Home for the Holidays: Touching base with Tourists players
Volume
28
/ Issue 17
Cover Design Credit:
Ele AnnandCover Photography Credit:
Tony Farlow
From April to September, Asheville Tourists baseball players call McCormick Field home, entertaining spirited fans while pursuing dreams of making their way to the major leagues. But what happens when the season ends?
arts
Local author examines music, obsession and death in her debut novel
Local author Christy Alexander Hallberg’s recently published debut novel, Searching for Jimmy Page, is a book 15 years in the making. A series of tragedies and personal quests delayed the…The Cost of Creativity: Local poet shares insights on the world of self-publishing
“The Cost of Creativity,” a new Xpress series, intends to discuss the financial, mental and emotional components tied to creative endeavors.Patti Fertel’s book sculptures featured in new Pink Dog exhibition
The Asheville-based artist discusses the creative journey of developing a distinct art form.Around Town: Museum exhibition highlights use of written Cherokee language
A new Asheville Art Museum exhibition explores how Cherokee artists incorporate the tribe's written language into their works. Plus, a new novel uses Asheville as a character, a Christmas tradition…food
What’s new in food: LaRumba Restaurant Latino brings the party to East Asheville
LaRumba Restaurant Latino now open in East Asheville. Plus: Hashi Hana brings back ramen; baker Heidi Bass announces launch of a brick-and-mortar; and plenty more!living
Gun safety measures seek to reduce suicides
Patti Best describes her youngest son, Jared Best, as thoughtful, talented and highly intelligent. Following his older brother into the Army, Jared served with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan before returning…Asheville Tourists players pursue big league dreams in offseason
As players count the days until Feb. 14 — the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training — Xpress spoke with two Tourists from the 2021 season about their…news
Asheville Archives: Local beer sales spike in the aftermath of Prohibition, 1933
An early beer craze hit Asheville, following the end of prohibition. But the new brews were produced with a lower alcohol content, which did not sit well with everyone.WNC wrestles with light pollution
With the notable exception of the IDA-certified dark sky park at the PARI in Transylvania County — one of only two such facilities in the state — no sky in…The shapes of things to come
Q&A with Fred McCormick, editor of The Valley Echo
The former Black Mountain News reporter launched the online publication in early 2020.City forum highlights Asheville’s growth despite pandemic
This year’s event — the first since the start of the pandemic — covered affordable housing, hotel regulations, Urban Place Zoning and more.Low-barrier shelter not funded by Buncombe board
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners awarded over $11 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funding Nov. 16. Those grants did not include any money toward the city of Asheville's controversial…opinion
Letter: On conflicts of interest
"It is always up to the official/s who have the authority and the responsibility to enforce the rule to simply enforce the established rule!"Letter: Everyone deserves housing
"I am feeling upset, mad, frustrated and disappointed with Asheville’s city and county government as I write this tonight as well as all of the local churches."Letter: Thanks for spotlighting animal adoption agencies
"For the past year, I’ve been fostering for the Blue Ridge Humane Society — a bittersweet experience with rewards that far outweigh the challenges."Thumb wrestling
Letter: Looking for safeguards in Woodfin
"The town of Woodfin has obfuscated when it should have been more honest and clear."Letter: Donate to Give!Local to keep funds in region
"With the time here once again for the Give!Local program, which runs Nov. 1-Dec. 31, I would like to call out to everyone how important this program is for the…Letter: A Navy vet’s thoughts about Veterans Day
"Asheville has a very large number of homeless vets, and if you don't believe this, just ask the VA or BeLoved Asheville and the rescue mission."Letter: Young people can’t afford Asheville
"It’s infuriating to see so many people complain about lack of affordable housing and then in the same conversation oppose new developments."Letter: Help support Alzheimer’s care act
"As research suggests that COVID-19 may be associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction, care for those with dementia is more crucial than ever."Letter: Place public safety ahead of revenue
"I was surprised when I attended the concert that the vast majority of 6,500 people in attendance were not wearing face masks, and the city-owned venue is unable to enforce…