Moogfest: Connecting Music and Technology
Volume
20
/ Issue 40
Cover Design Credit:
Keith Krebbs
Following a one-year hiatus, Moogfest re-emerged as a "Synthesis of Technology, Art & Music." Now spanning five days and more than 20 locations throughout downtown Asheville, the festival includes technology-based day programming and many free events open to the public.
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Smart Bets: Ann VanderMeer
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Pisgah Brewing Co. is turning 9, and for its big anniversary party, the beer lovers responsible for some of the region’s favorite craft brews have also demonstrated their fantastic (and…Smart Bets: Jimbo Mathus
While songwriter and former Squirrel Nut Zippers frontman Jimbo Mathus is known more for his energetic romp through the archives of American music, his newest offering is a departure of…At the crossroads
Moogfest has undergone an evolution since it last took place 2012. Now spanning Wednesday-Sunday, April 23-27, and more than 20 locations throughout downtown Asheville, Moogfest has also expanded its coverage.…Still digable
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Blue Ridge Bookfest, now in its sixth year, takes place at Blue Ridge Community College over the weekend of April 25 and 26. More than 35 authors from around the…Smart Bets: Weaverville Art Safari
Get to know Asheville’s artistic neighbors to the north at the Weaverville Art Safari, a self-guided tour through 40 local and nationally known artists’ studios and galleries. “Weaverville is so…Cyborgs R us: A sneak peek at Moogfest’s daytime lineup
Moogfest gets an added boost of brainpower this year with a rich lineup of panels and presentations. Xpress talked to three of those presenters to learn more about what Moogfest…Wiring in: Local acts are ready to connect at Moogfest
A major goal of this year’s retooled five-day festival, say organizers, is to synthesize innovative artistic expression and economic success. And the local musicians involved seem to be embracing those…Moogfest Q+A: Craig Leon
Craig Leon, who performs at Diana Wortham Theatre on Saturday, April 26, has produced everyone from punks acts like The Ramones and Richard Hell to classical acts Pavarotti and Joshua…food
Spring cleaning
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A-B Tech's Culinary Arts program is heading to the South Carolina Lowcountry. A team of students from the program will test their kitchen chops in the American Culinary Federation’s 2014…Beer scout: Let’s get funky
A new location and a new festival, both featuring sour beer, are on the way from Wicked Weed.Behind the bar: The Junction
When you watch bar manager Courteney Foster easily engaging her patrons and her colleagues while working her mixology magic behind the bar at The Junction, it’s not hard to believe…living
All fun and games
Ryan Earls lies on the ground with his legs up in the air to support his partner, Lillian Jacobs. As she attempts to distribute the weight of her body on…news
Buncombe Commissioners approve bus shelter, fire district restructuring; oppose FDA rules
Buncombe Commissioners acted April 15 to build a new bus shelter, restructure the county’s fire districts and prevent the FDA from implementing new rules that could hamper local brewers’ ability…opinion
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