A rare in-office scuffle occurred as Xpress staff deadlines were looming this week. Apparently, the news team had misinterpreted an interoffice memo from the (moderately illiterate) sales team. In it, the sales reps proposed a new special issue theme for the Oct. 11 issue: “Hedgehogs in Business.” Somehow, Xpress reporters interpreted the pitch as a foregone […]
Read our new satirical feature about all things Asheville.
After a year hosting “Best Medicine,” local comic Morgan Marie is saying goodbye. She is rejoined by the column’s original three guests: Eric Brown, Nora Tramm and Peter Lundblad.
Local comedian Morgan Marie revisits highlights from Best Medicine’s first year.
The comedian talks new projects and the city’s performing arts scene.
Asheville gets its very own Nerd Nite. Plus, Bettye LaVette headlines Cold Mountain Music Festival; a new local literary podcast; and more.
This month’s round of comics discuss summer adventures, pet meltdowns and essential dining in Asheville.
Comedian Morgan Bost speaks with three fellow stand-ups about parenting in Western North Carolina.
In her latest column, Morgan Bost invites out-of-town comics to share their takes on The Land of the Sky.
Local comic Morgan Bost catches up with her latest cohort of fellow funny folk. This month, they discuss finding religion, romance and good old-fashioned vitamin D.
Ah, February. The real start to the new year. Let’s face it, January’s a wash — a monthlong decompression session (better known as weighted blanket season) brought on from too much holiday socializing. Yes, February is a time for new beginnings. And for love. Plus, all planets are direct until April so it’s the perfect time to […]
Local comedians Eric Brown, Julia Macias and Mario Trevizo join Morgan Bost for her latest round of poking fun at all things Asheville.
The stand-up talks new projects and the city’s comedy scene.
Yes, Kent Purser is full of jokes, as his hotline reveals. But his thoughts behind the free service extend beyond any given punchline.
Xpress speaks with local writers, visual artists, musicians and other members of the creative community about the benefits humor brings to artistic projects and productions.
This month local comedian Morgan Bost and friends discuss holiday gifts Asheville desperately needs, what alcoholic beverage best represents the city and what our community’s collective New Year’s resolution ought to be.
If you’re reading this, it means you’ve successfully survived the season thus far. Yes, I realize it’s still early. Nevertheless, preparation is key.
This month Morgan Bost speaks with fellow comedians Chesney Goodson, Blaine Perry and Cameron Davis about the Halloween costume that best captures Asheville’s spirit, the future of Pack Square Park and the upcoming election.
This month local comedian Morgan Bost and friends discuss ideas for how they’d spend the proposed $70 million bond money, ways to avoid romantic partners during this leaf season and the quintessential WNC festival that is not currently being produced.
A new feature in Xpress, local comedian Morgan Bost speaks with a rotating cast of local funny folks to get their takes on all things Western North Carolina.
Performers and organizers discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on comedy and how shared laughter is more powerful now than ever.
