Joti Marra is a Jacqueline of all trades, and a master of all of them, but she wouldn't be the one to tell you that. A classic introvert, Marra is supremely humble regarding the music she creates, and it's been years since she's graced a stage in Asheville. After spending time in New York pursuing […]
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Weekly Asheville Disclaimer Page: 06/17/09
• Council passes resolution
• Bothwell apologizes
• Band meetings
• Briefs
Get your Beer City Bash on!
Bruisin’ Ales, the Orange Peel, Mountain Xpress and the Asheville Brewers Alliance have joined forces for the Beer City Bash, a celebration of our fair town’s recent Beer City victory. The party will feature beers from eight local breweries and three primo local bands. Read on for all the deets!
Review of Man of La Mancha at Flat Rock Playhouse
Man of La Mancha at Flat Rock Playhouse: A musical antidote to pervasive cynicism.
Caffiend to close on Thursday
The 24-hour Merrimon Avenue coffee shop will shut its doors for good following a finale by Hellblinki Sextet.
Headroom
Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler: The calm before the storm June 17-23
If it weren’t for the Fine Arts bringing in Anvil! The Story of Anvil and the Carolina Asheville opening Easy Virtue, this week at the movies would look pretty negligible—much like last week with the ho-hummery of Imagine That and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. The Proposal, a predictable-looking rom-com with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, and Jack Black and Michael Cera as inept cavemen in Year One aren’t exactly likely to set the moviegoing world a-flutter.
She likes to overshare: Review of I Wrote This Play…
An unmoored life and empty sexual flings: Review of I Wrote This Play to Make You Love Me at N.C. Stage.
Xpress-rated: Video sneak peek at the June 17 edition
Here’s a video sneak preview of the June 17, 2009, edition of the Mountain Xpress.
Red, gold & green
County looks to cancel tax revaluation
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will vote on a resolution that would cancel the upcoming property tax revaluation in the face of a declining economy, pushing it to 2014.
Johnson wins state GOP Vice Chair election
Late-breaking news over a domestic-violence conviction — and the ensuing fracas within the GOP — didn’t stop Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Timothy Johnson from sweeping to victory in the election for vice chair of the state party on Saturday.
The lost Phish review, with a Bonnaroo dispatch
Our fine music writer Jake Frankel reviews last week’s Phish show, which includes minty-fresh updates from last night’s Bonnaroo show.
Demonstration at Pritchard Park tonight to protest education cuts
Children First of Buncombe County will become the latest to host an event protesting state education budget cuts that would eliminate teachers and support personnel jobs statewide.
Video-a-Go-Go: The local video roundup
Phish, the Beastie Boys, and much more local video hit the Web this week
Pack Place sign dismantled
A Moss Sign Co. crew on Thursday dismantled an electronic sign on Pack Square derided as a hideous stake in the heart of downtown Asheville by detractors, but seen as a critical outlet for advertising and supporting Pack Place’s member organizations.
Asheville Eats & Drinks is here: The new guide, in print and online
Xpress’ Eats & Drinks guide hit the streets today, featuring more than 500 local bars and restaurants in one easy-to-use publication. And our online Dining section has been revamped as as a one-stop shop for dining news and views.
Into the Forums
Another week of hot topics (and cool ones) keeps the forums buzzing
Aloha
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: Skeptical Souther looks ahead
It seems that Ken is inundated this week with family, so I’ve been given the keys to this week’s Screening Room. We toyed with the idea of still claiming that he authored the column this week and seeing if anyone would catch on, but I decided I’d rather see if I can get fewer views than our Halloween article did. I have faith that you and I together, dear readers, can.
Mahaney civil liberties award goes to Karen VanEman
The WNC Chapter of the ACLU will present their annual civil liberties award to Asheville resident Karen VanEman this Saturday.