Excuse me for complaining, but I can’t believe you put the ad announcing the reopening of the Asheville City Market on page 33 in [April 15] paper! How could you bury that ad way back there when this market is one of the best things to happen to Asheville in years? I remember meeting a […]
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The stimulus begins with us
Those who are given the vision must make the sacrifice. [Do] not wait, but be obedient to the God who created us—in unity we trust. But, are we really ready for the green revolution? Money has lost its importance. Greed has surrendered to justice. Examples of forgiveness and peace are a daily, understood and advertised […]
Lookin’ good!
Just wanted to say that the new format of the printed version of the Xpress is great! Now I can have my coffee and read! Have a wonder-full day! — Damaris Pierce Asheville
Small Bites
Philly’s: Buncombe County’s only quasi-Hungarian restaurant—Philly’s, a Black Mountain sub joint with a few choice Hungarian items on offer—is expanding its menu. The restaurant (pictured here), which opened in February, is adding new sandwiches, kids’ meals and a soup of the day to its lineup. Philly’s manager Jesse Hardy predicts that owner Andre Pasztor’s Hungarian […]
The fly’s the thing
The experts at a few Western North Carolina fly shops have recommended the following dropper combinations. Also, check out Rich Witt‘s “What’s Hatching” guides for each month (see www.mountainx.com/outdoors). Josh Garris, Curtis Wright Outfitters (Note: Top-water flies are listed first.) Trout: • Size 12 to 14 yellow or orange stimulator with a size 16 tan […]
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Tupelo Honey Cafe closed for clean-up
A clogged sewer line backed up into the basement of Tupelo Honey Cafe, a popular Asheville restaurant and tourist destination, causing thousands of dollars of damage and forcing the restaurant to remain closed for more than a week.
New final resting spot proposed for Energy Loop
The running debate over a final resting spot for the Energy Loop sculpture, Asheville’s first public art piece, may be finally coming to an end.
Buncombe County starts swine flu hotline, advises citizens to “take caution”
Buncombe County has started a swine flu hotline and advised residents to “take caution” in response to the influenza strain that’s popped up in cities across the country.
Activists produce CTS cancer map
Local activists who are calling for a swift and full cleanup of the area have produced a map showing over 70 cases of cancer or illness around the contaminated CTS of Asheville site.
URTV replaces membership meeting with poll to decide board member’s dismissal
An e-mail from the URTV Board of Directors announced that, instead of a member’s meeting to decide the fate of embattled board member Davyne Dial, there will be a “poll of the membership” from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow in the public-access channel’s offices.
Check out the latest street style images
Today: A photo shoot at the Enka Mill by local photographer Rene Treece.
Enka mill fashion shoot
The Enka mill (west of Asheville, N.C.) formerly produced fabric and is slated for demolition. The following photos were shot by fashion, wedding and travel photographer Rene’ Treece. Costumes are by Liz White.
Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler: April 29-May 5
As you can see, I opted to go with Weekly Reeler, despite the idea that it might make it appear like I’m announcing my weekly bender. I decided to run that risk, because that’s just the kind of risk-taker I am. Well, actually, I went with it just because the name appealed to me more than the others.
Xpress-rated video
Here’s your video sneak preview of the April 29 edition of Mountain Xpress.
Legislature rethinks video gaming for the state
The N.C. General Assembly is considering allowing video gaming in the state—and taking a cut of the action.
“Some dude almost blackout on top of us”: Found Magazine comes back to Asheville
Davy and Peter Rothbart bring the Found Magazine Denim and Diamonds tour to the Grey Eagle on Wednesday, April 29.
Edgy Mama: Time to thank teachers
We never forget our best teachers. But do we remember to thank them for what they’ve done for us?
Into the Forums
The latest, greatest conversations in the Xpress forums this week.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
The blogohood has awakened from the bleak winter but has not yet shut down the computer and gone outside, which means a good harvest of blogs for us.
Cabaret Fever at the BeBe Theatre
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre presents “Tropicana Cabaret Celebrating the Life of La Lupé,” the famous Cuban singer and dancer whose repertoire and passionate stage antics Castro considered “anti-revolutionary.”