I want to help spread the word about the young and amazing band Skinny Legs and All. I and many others who heard them perform on Sunday at the stage on Biltmore Avenue were awe struck with their incredible performance. These kids range in age from 14 to 19 but are as professional and well-practiced […]
Year: 2009
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Had it with Asheville Transit
For the seventh time since I have lived in Asheville, the Asheville Transit System has been unable to get me to a job, resulting in my being unemployed again. This time it was Bele Chere that did it. The first day of Bele Chere, buses seemed to be mysteriously cancelled, with no reason given. None […]
Small Bites
• Roots Cafe
• Grass Roots Café
• Red Stag Grill
• Tailgate Markets
Weekly Asheville Disclaimer Page: 08/05/09
• Civil servants launch summertime offensive
• Asheville Alibi
• Briefs
Mumpower
Upcoming summits
Manners
Everyone should rock a mullet for a day or two
Bands tour with other bands. Some follow a festival circuit. And there are fans (often in vintage VW microbuses) who tail certain bands. But, as actor/screenwriter Andy Stuckey puts it, "No bands that I know of have ever been on the road with a movie they did the soundtrack for. And no movies that I […]
Poult and piglet set to return to Urban Trail
The Urban Trail, a tour through downtown Asheville punctuated by dozens of bronze sculptures and an accompanying plaque detailing local history, remains incomplete 18 years after its inception. But there may be an end in sight.
WNC Alliance launches new I-26 Connector Web site
The WNC Alliance has launched a new Web site to help keep local communities updated on the latest information regarding the controversial Interstate 26 Connector project.
Get thee to the Hazel Robinson amphitheatre
Never been to a Montford Park Players production? Here’s a primer, plus a review of the excellent Taming of the Shrew.
Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler August 5 – 11: The last Next Big Thing (for now)
As far as I’m concerned the big news this week is the opening of (500) Days of Summer, but for the blockbuster-minded it’s probably G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, one of summer’s last big openers. I suppose if something bearing a passing resemblance to a movie could be made using Transformers, it was inevitable that more toys would find their way into theaters.
Sheriff will suspend deputy accused in road rage incident (with video)
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office will suspend an off-duty undercover deputy accused in a road rage incident – without pay – for an unspecified period, Sheriff Van Duncan announced today. Duncan said that the deputy’s remarks to 911 dispatchers had been unprofessional.
Edgy Mama: Life lessons learned from pets
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about pets and death. Perhaps because I’ve had a number of friends who’ve recently lost long-time family pets. Perhaps because Biscuit (our dorkie-poo mutt) recently used our canoe as a springboard to jump the fence and follow us down to Asheville Pizza & Brewing.
Video-a-Go-Go: The local video roundup
Lotsa Bele Chere videos last week, including epic attempts to get there, videos from those who couldn’t, and some anti-Bele Chere activity.
Shooting has cyclist community “outraged” as accused gunman released on bond
The alleged July 26 shooting of cyclist Alan Simons by Asheville firefighter Charles Alexander Diez has the local cycling community “outraged,” according to one leader. Diez is out on bond, facing charges of attempted first degree murder.
The flat iron
Buncombe County Commissioners preview: Smoke if ya got ‘em edition
When they return from their summer hiatus on Aug. 4, the members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will tackle a number of issues on the agenda, including a smoking ban in all county facilities and all county-owned property.
Review of the Autumn Players’ Playboy of the Western World
The Autumn Players presents The Playboy of the Western World, a charming comedy set in a pub on the northwest coast of Ireland in the early 1900s.
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: The almost 10 Best list so far (subject to change)
Well, movie year 2009 is more than half over. Normally, at this time of year I find myself thinking that there’s no way in hell I’ll end up with a Ten Best list by year’s end. The January “white sale” of lousy movies—that often extends till March or April—that the studios dump on viewers who are burnt out after the frenzy of awards season rarely provide much in the way of “best of” material.
Celebrate WNCW, WildSouth and Shannon Whitworth
Come out Friday night for a show from bluegrass/Americana artist Shannon Whitworth at the Grey Eagle, and you’ll be helping celebrate WNCW 88.7’s birthday and raise money for conservation organization WildSouth.