Arctic Asheville has taken a huge bite out of my kids’ daily outside time. Subfreezing temperatures plus school cancellations plus school, but, “It’s too cold for recess” have turned my kids into bored, hyper and annoying…little people.
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This week’s food & drink news round-up (via Twitter)
In this week’s news, as reported on the “avleat” Twitter-feed: Comings and goings, raves and reviews, sweet bits, hot tips, and cooking classes for parents and children.
Park bench
Review of The Big Bang at ACT
The aerobic performance of The Big Bang‘s two actors and their sheer indulgence in the silly is a wonderful prescription for the mid-winter blahs.
Video a-go-go
Toilet humor, a guitar/cello duo, transport by goat, and arm wrestling have all risen to the top this week.
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: So where to now?
I’d like to pose a question—or at least ask for some prognostication from readers—as concerns where we’re headed cinematically speaking now. So break out your Tarot decks, brew up those tea leaves, don your turban and polish up the the crystal ball and weigh in on what the future holds.
Biltmore Lake residents’ annexation lawsuit against city of Asheville
A lawsuit filed in response to a 2007 decision by Asheville City Council to annex the Biltmore Lake subdivision in Enka will be heard in Buncombe County Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The 2007 action was stalled by a petition from residents, who have not had to pay city property taxes in the intervening […]
Calling all Idol worshippers
Now that the fabulous and talented Jesse Barry will be on the show, we’re looking for a team of American Idol fans to help us cover it this season.
Biltmore Lake annexation trial slated for Tuesday
The Biltmore Lake annexation fight will come before Superior Court this Tuesday, when annexation foes and the city of Asheville will make their cases.
State will release health study on CTS contamination Jan. 19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will release the results of a health assessment of residents living near the contaminated former CTS of Asheville site next week, both online and in a public forum, according to an announcement from the county health department.
***UPDATED Jan. 15: Lewis Kyle Wilson to be released from jail May 12***
Lewis Kyle Wilson, an Asheville man charged with kidnapping and brutally assaulting a prostitute, has plead guilty to lesser assault and drug charges.
Wall Street
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra at the Emerald Lounge
A story in photos of Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra’s Thursday night performance at the Emerald Lounge.
Asheville’s American Idol contestant is on her way
The Jesse Barry sightings were few and far between on Wednesday night’s episode of American Idol. Still, friends and fans of the young songstress sat at Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues nightclub with their eyes glued to the television screen. ***Update: Barry’s American Idol interview now online***
Has the bus come by yet? Asheville considers GPS bus tracking
On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Asheville Transit Commission looked at a proposal to arm Asheville City buses with software that would give riders a real-time view of a bus’ position on its route.
Happy weekend eve (here’s where to spend it)
If you plan to celebrate Friday by going out tonight, here are three shows worth considering.
Musician Jay Reatard found dead
Reatard recently played an Orange Peel show. This morning he was found dead in his home in Memphis.
Lewis at MoDaddy’s
A review in pictures of the local rock band’s recent show.
Going native: How green is your garden?
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers tips on “greening” your garden landscape with natives.
This weekend on a shoestring
Here’s your weekly roundup of what budget-friendly events (mostly music this time) are happening around the area. Know of other shows with a $5 or less cover charge? Add them in the comments section.
How can Ashevilleans help Haiti after its devastating earthquake?
Asheville-based MissionMANNA, which has been helping Haiti for years, offers ways of helping Haiti.