Howloween: Our (spooky) annual Animal Supplement

Ben Lovett was introduced to 12 songwriters in Los Angeles, and during a series of blind-date-type meet-ups, composed songs with each of those strangers-turned-collaborators. The result is the four-EP series,…

White Horse Black Mountain hosts musicians Jimmy Landry, Beth Wood and David LaMotte at the seventh annual Birthday Bash Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

After an invitation from Heather Henson, local puppeteer Hobey Ford adapted his Legend of Sleepy Hollow-inspired production into a seven-minute short film. It premieres locally Thursday, Oct. 29, at The…

The Halloween-themed fundraiser, held at the Asheville Masonic Temple, features live music, dance, an art exhibit and live auction.

The multi-talented wellness specialist performs at Jubilee Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m.

Halloween only falls on a Saturday every six years, so that's one more reason to go all out this year. When planning your costume, steer clear anything too heavy, tight…

Verch's trio plays a roots set at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8:30 p.m.

Shawn Mullins returns to The Grey Eagle as part of his tour for "My Stupid Heart." Chuck Cannon opens the seated show Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m.

A trip to a local grocery or pet store is all it takes to feed most pets, but many of the hundreds of creatures inhabiting the WNC Nature Center aren't…

Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn is offering fans free popcorn and more during the company's first anniversary celebration. Meanwhile Standard Pizza Co., has a new downtown location; Asheville's gluten-less population convenes for…

One of the oldest known forms of hunting and sport, falconry remains shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, often seen as an arcane and sometimes brutal practice. But one local falconer…

A local search for tiny tubers leads to a discovery of Cherokee fairy folk and an exploration of Chinese medical lore.

On Halloween we honor our ancestors and remember that death is an inevitable part of life. But the process of death and dying is changing in Western North Carolina, as…

This week's roundup includes the Culture Vulture Film Festival, silent movies at the Leicester Public Library, a screening of the documentary Citizen Autistic and news about the the third episode…

Halloween costumes aren’t just for people anymore! Increasingly, pet caretakers are dressing up their furry family members and taking them out on the town for this spooktacular holiday.  Just in…

While fans clamor to pet and snap photos with Gypsy Gold, Asheville's only working carriage horse, animal activists claim carriage horse tours represent a throwback to a past we ought…

An upcoming conference gives Asheville a lead role in efforts to integrate the latest climate science into the hands-on practices of architects, builders and others. “Climate Resilient Design in the…

From improving food access to supporting urban agriculture, the six Asheville City Council candidates shared their views on local food issues at a recent forum hosted by the Asheville Buncombe…

“The best cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy.” — Edward Abbey, A Voice Crying in the Wilderness The affluent little town of Chevy Chase, Maryland, population 2,918,…

Six candidates of the original 15 remain after the Oct. 6 primary election: Brian Haynes, Marc Hunt, Rich Lee, Julie Mayfield, Lindsey Simerly and Keith Young. Of those six, only…

Boo Bash shopashevilleoutlets.com/event/boo-bash/2145463270 SA (10/31), 5-7pm – Asheville Humane Society dog adoption event with live music, trick-or-treating, kids games, and costumes for pet dress-up. Free to attend. Held at The…

"I am grateful to live in a community and a country that embraces diversity."

"Our teachers should make enough money to afford a decent place to live on their own and shouldn't be charity cases reliant upon nonprofits to make ends meet. "

"Asheville is so lucky to have this lineup of candidates!"

"I'm proud to cast my vote for Marc Hunt, Julie Mayfield and Rich Lee."

"On each issue, Rich has worked to bring the community together and discuss the facts, a refreshing break from the safe talking points we often hear from political campaigns."

"This City Council election is pivotal. There are three candidates who have the interests of citizens at heart and three that might not."

"If you support greenways and parks in Asheville, please vote for Marc."

"Given that affordable housing and environmental protection are two of the greatest challenges our city faces, Brian is more than deserving of one of my three votes for City Council."

"Julie cannot be trusted to represent us on City Council. What devil would she secretly attempt to cut her next deal with?"

"I have seen Lindsey, Marc and Julie tirelessly advocate for the people of Asheville with passion, grace and skill. "

"I am backing Rich Lee and Brian Haynes because both will be loyal to the people of Asheville, with particular concern to affordability, the overmarketing of Asheville by the hotel…

"When I think of what makes Asheville great, I think of Lindsey [Simerly], her experience, her community involvement and passion."

We need Rich Lee’s patient and humble voice of reason on City Council. We need his vision, financial expertise, political independence and his steady pragmatism. We need passion for smart…

"For the City Council race in Asheville, we are endorsing Marc Hunt (at large), Julie Mayfield (at large) and Lindsey Simerly (at large)."

"We don't need another building downtown — we need green space, and for Sierra Club to take the side of more development was disappointing."

"Along with the other organizations featured in your article, Helios Warriors helps ensure that the veterans of Asheville, Western North Carolina and beyond have another source of hope and light…

"Good people can disagree on the park versus mixed-use/public plaza discussion. But no one is saying 'high-rise hotel,' even though Cecil [Bothwell] keeps propping up that straw man."

"The three candidates for City Council who support that green space deserve our support — Brian Haynes, Keith Young and Rich Lee."

"Relying on the single-issue test is like looking at the panorama of the election through a drinking straw."

"Asheville voters do not need to question my willingness or ability to fight for Asheville and its water system in Raleigh."

"We eventually quit working with Julie [Mayfield] after it became clear to us that it was more important to her to protect her relationship with the 'good' Republican on the…

"As strange as it feels to be opposing the Sierra Club, I urge my fellow members, and, indeed, anyone who feels that this election is as much about protecting our…

"The Sierra Club has endorsed Julie Mayfield, Marc Hunt and Lindsey Simerly for Asheville City Council after reviewing the records, experience and positions of the candidates on a broad range…

"Most residents like the city the way it is and respect slow and thoughtful progress for the future, but lately, it feels like it is big money pulling the strings.…