Turkey Day Debate
Volume
26
/ Issue 17
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Irene Olds
When it comes to turkey’s signature side dish, is it stuffing or dressing that graces the table? Asheville chefs speak out in the great American Thanksgiving dinner debate.
arts
Son Little on new songs and creativity in a time crunch
The musician returns to Asheville on Sunday, Dec. 1, for a show at The Grey Eagle with support from local singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling.Smart Bets: Tellabration!
The annual celebration of storytelling takes place Nov. 24 at the Folk Art Center.Smart Bets: Black Mountain
The L.A. rockers play The Grey Eagle on Nov. 23.NewSong Performance & Songwriting Competition elevates emerging artists
The 18th annual contest returns to Isis on Nov. 23.Smart Bets: Chris Rattie & The New Rebels
The Pennsylvania power trio swings by French Broad River Brewery on Nov. 22.Cherokee Chamber Singers perform at BMCM+AC
Composer William Britelle spent three years visiting Michael Yannette and his students in Cherokee, collecting notes and impressions, exploring the community and its stories.Smart Bets: Third Thursdays
The monthly celebration of Marshall's art scene takes place Nov. 21.food
Appetite for Life: The secret life of squash
The accompanying recipe for baked butternut squash with sage and sausage uses leftovers to create an easy and satisfying option for the upcoming holiday season.Stuffing versus dressing: Can’t we all just get along?
What people know and prefer when it comes to turkey’s signature side dish depends largely on what side of the Mason-Dixon line they grew up on.Small bites: Thanksgiving dining options
Not in the mood to cook this Thanksgiving? Not to worry! There are plenty of Thanksgiving options in and around Asheville. Also: Double D’s celebrates 20 years; Southern Storytellers Supper…living
New draft horses join Warren Wilson College’s sustainable farming program
Queen and Doc recently relocated from an Amish community in Ohio to serve as the horsepower behind the college's sustainable agriculture program.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
The filmmakers of a documentary about the late Asheville artist John Payne will host a fundraiser to finish their work on Nov. 30 at Wedge Brewing Co.’s Foundation location.news
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