Year: 2009
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Bar Beat: Bier Garden
It's closing in on eight in the evening, and the Bier Garden is bustling. In some ways, this long-established Haywood Street joint seems like three places in one: There are the game rooms off to the side, with people clustered around the foosball and pool tables; the high hall in the middle, with diners and […]
Robo Calls
Steep Canyon Rangers and Steve Martin on Prairie Home Companion
Asheville/Brevard-based bluegrass sensations the Steep Canyon Rangers team up once again with actor/banjo picker Steve Martin on NPR’s folksy variety show A Prairie Home Companion. Catch the show this Saturday.
Outside the Orange Peel
A Beautiful Show: Review of A Beautiful View at N.C. Stage
You will rarely see a better contemporary play, and you’re unlikely to see stronger performances, surer direction or a design scheme more harmonious with an unusual work’s demands.
Outdoorsy photo of the week
Asheville on Bikes’s Summer Cycle
Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler: Keeping it at Bay June 24-30
It will surprise no one that I am not looking forward to Transformers with keen anticipation. I hated the first film and see nothing to indicate that this one will be appreciably different. Do I hear cries of “bias?” Well, yes, I’m biased. That happens when you’re going to see a sequel to a movie you found spectacularly obnoxious.
Xpress-rated video
Here’s a video sneak preview of the June 24th edition of Mountain Xpress.
Come be a part of the Mountain Xpress Fourth of July photo shoot
Yep, we know it’s last minute, but sometimes that’s how we roll. Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at Carrier Park, Xpress will be holding an impromptu Fourth of July photo shoot. We need enthusiastic participants: Come wearing your most patriotic/festive/cookout attire. Read on for more deets.
Calling all running sponsors!
Two long-running November events need sponsors: The Shut In Ridge Trail Run and Turkey Trot
5K.
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Budget and Energy Loop edition
In a special meeting Tuesday, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and push forward with a new location for the Energy Loop sculpture.
Asheville City Council preview: June 23 meeting
It’s finally time to vote on the budget, the 51 Biltmore project may be delayed, and the Energy Loop is back.
The Wedge
Buskering act The Knot Bros. with music by the Professor at the Wedge Brewery.
Big fun: Review of Big Criminals at SART
SART’s world-premiere play Big Criminals is clever, unpretentiously thoughtful, well-constructed and chock-a-block with plot twists and zingers.
Edgy Mama: Budget cuts to education bite hindquarters
Many of you already are showing your concern about these draconian cuts by showing up at rallies, writing letters, signing petitions and calling state legislators. But more of us need to dive into the churning waters of state budget policy to protect education and our kids’ future.
Video-a-Go-Go: The local video roundup
This week: Techno Contra, warding off bears, a 48 Film Fest practice run and much more
Into the Forums
In this edition: samples from some of the week’s choice back-and-forths
Downtown after Five tonight!
Come join the heat with Downtown After 5! This evening’s lineup is stellar; plus check out the after-party at the Garage at Biltmore, featuring veteran rock collaborator Randall Bramblett.
Hunab Kru at Bonnaroo *new video added*
Asheville B-Boys Hunab Kru returned to Tennessee’s Bonnaroo this year. Watch a video of their performance.
Biltmore Ave.
Her red dress was found at Goodwill and resized to fit.