Will Work for Treats: A look at Asheville’s favorite shop pets
Volume
30
/ Issue 51
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Caleb Johnson
Ashevilleans love their pets, often bringing them to breweries, festivals and restaurants. And it turns out there are a number of local shopkeepers who also take their dogs and cats to work. While some of these animals lounge and enjoy occasional treats from customers, others earn their keep. Featured on this week’s cover is Lou, a 4-year-old shih tzu poodle mix — a regular at The Local Barber & Tap. Also featured are barber Antoine Boykin and client Noah McCarter.
arts
Working together: Coffee, art and playing possum
Artist Jen Toledo shares the story of her original piece, "Opossum Joey" — the unofficial mascot of Izzy's Coffee Den.Four of a Kind: Ashton Zager talks local fiber arts scene
The fiber artist discusses the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, Art in the Park and more.Terpsicorps’ new season riffs on iconic artwork
The Asheville-based dance company's Season 2024 runs July 25-27 at the Wortham Center.Four of a Kind: Jordan Julius discusses local comedy scene
The stand-up talks Asheville Comedy Festival, new projects and more.SART celebrates its 50th season
C. Robert Jones, Chelsey Lee Gaddy and Will Ezzell look back at the Mars Hill theater company's history, and ahead to its future.Four of a Kind: Lauren Moody on the local jewelry scene
The jewelry designer talks new projects and the city's crafts scene.Working together: Eye-catching, business-building
“We're a spectacle. Sometimes people are rubbernecking as we drive down the road,” says Move It Or Lose It owner Amalia Grannis.Four of a Kind: Trevor Darden shares insights on local music scene
The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city's music scene.Working together: All hands on decks
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The Big Secret Family Fest returns, Story Parlor resident artist presents, an improvised play comes to NC Stage, and more!food
Working together: Celebrating hidden gems
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Meet the animals in Asheville’s local businesses
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Warren Wilson College hires director for new climate studies program
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A construction project along a small stretch of Patton Avenue is part of the City of Asheville's long-term plan to make pedestrian walkways compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act…opinion
Letter: Take a vacation from plastic with Plastic Free July
"The primary goal is to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastic pollution and inspire people to make sustainable choices in their daily lives."Letter: Still opposed to Haw Creek rezoning
"I’m still against approval because of flooding, traffic, no affordable housing, school and school bus safety, and impact on environment issues."Letter: Compassion first would benefit everyone
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"Realizing that some people might assume I disliked the preacher due to his religious views, I included this sentence in the book’s acknowledgements: ‘I don’t believe in supernatural beings of…Interstate of mind
Letter: Help housing shortage via Women Build
"I helped lead the first house in 1994, and since then, women have worked together to build 19 affordable houses in Buncombe County to help with our critical housing shortage."Letter: Try research vs. conjuring development fantasies
"In its entirety, the piece amounted to one long rationalization for resistance to change, peppered with throwaway aspersions cast on anyone with the blinkered cupidity to think that it’s morally…Fish or cut bait