Boom Town: Fun on the fourth

On Sunday, July 7, Barnes & Noble at the Asheville Mall will host a book signing for author Robert Beatty's latest novel, Serafina and the Seven Stars.

Becky Stone, a professional storyteller in Asheville for 30 years, organizes SAFP for the Asheville Storytelling Circle. "We want to showcase story in all of its forms," she says.

The Brooklyn-based multicultural ensemble plays The One Stop on July 6.

“I tell myself, ‘If I’m going to do comedy the rest of my life, what’s the rush?’” Attanasio
 says.

The annual design competition returns to Asheville Community Theatre on July 6.

The Asheville and Portland-based duos reunite July 5 at The Mothlight.

Outdoor concerts, street dances, picnics with family (chosen or blood) and friends — all culminating in a fireworks spectacle — underscore the sweetness of a summer holiday.

The monthly showcase of local singer-songwriters continues July 5 at Local 604 Bottle Shop.

Heidi Dunkelberg and Jesse Latriano discuss their prize-winning beverages from the annual Just Economics fundraiser.

Deep bonds forged between local farmers and chefs at area markets feed Asheville's culinary creativity.

Our Global Table celebrates cultural diversity while raising funds for Pisgah Legal Services. Also: Independence Day celebrations; an amateur bake off; and more.

The market, which is open daily, comprises 14 buildings spread over 36 acres.

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As July 4, 1919, neared, patriotic fervor lost its unifying grip, as Asheville residents split over the controversial topic of a public street dance. 

As of June 23, the Asheville Police Department has responded to 360 gun calls, said Deputy Chief James Baumstark. He noted that the top three locations from which police have…

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