Hundreds of articles into my career at Xpress, it takes a special story to stand out for me. "The Body Electric" is that one for this past year. It's actually a three-part feature covering various aspects of the local electronica scene, and I was joined in the effort by writers Jake Frankel and Gabe Chess […]
Vegan boots
Cozy hat and scarf, bright bag, sweater tights and non-leather winter boots. Seen on Haywood Street.
Yet more New Year’s Eve parties!
Xpress has an extensive roundup of New Year’s Eve events in the Dec. 29 issue (if you’re in downtown Asheville, you may even be able to find it on newsstands as early as this evening) but here are more options, including early events (French Broad Brewery, French Broad Chocolate Lounge), a two-venue event put on by Asheville FM, an underground music explosion, and a dinner-plus-party at Pack’s Tavern.
Cozy up with singer/songwriter Ben Wakeman at Club Pulp
Singer/songwriter Ben Wakeman performs at Club Pulp on Wednesday, Dec. 29, with Asheville’s own Broken Lilacs and The Clouds of Greer.
Experience an epic sled ride without going outside
It’s pretty chilly out there. We went sledding so you don’t have to … for maximum effect, fill the bath with cold water, set up a fan in front of you and press play. Brrr! Whee! 
Even more New Year’s Eve events
Xpress will have a full New Year’s Eve roundup in next week’s issue, but here are a few more events worth considering. A special In Plain Sight show at BoBo Gallery and a benefit show at The Get Down are on the list.
Busk Break: Montford Community Singers sing “Apple Tree Wassail”
The Montford Community Singers sing “Apple Tree Wassail” in Pritchard Park on their caroling tour of downtown Asheville.
Food news to go: Asheville area restaurant news in small bites
Viva Europa reopens as Viva Deli, 12 Bones takes its yearly hiatus and Barley’s may be haunted
Now You See Them live!
A peppy video from the peppy Now You See Them’s recent Grey Eagle show. Taken by Jesse Hamm for Xpress. Happy holidays!
Busk Break: James Joyce Covers “Merry Christmas, Darling”
Chapel Hill-based euphonium player James Joyce covers The Carpenters’ 1970 holiday hit “Merry Christmas, Darling” on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park in downtown Asheville.
Busk Break: James Joyce Performs “What Child Is This?”
Chapel Hill-based euphonium player James Joyce performs the classic Christmas carol “What Child Is This?” on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.
Where to go on Christmas Day
So, you finished upwrapping all your presents/burning that lump of coal. And you’re not into sitting in a darkened movie theater with everyone else in town plus their cold germs. So, what to do?
2010 bites
A quick look back on the year in food news.
A dish of cioppino from Blue Water Seafood Company, which opened a second location this summer on Charlotte Street — Photo by Michael Muller
Cozy scarf
Pink bag and purple scarf paired with winter black, seen on Walnut Street.
Elitist Bastards: I’m Dreaming Of A Black Christmas
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss current releases Tron: Legacy, The King’s Speech, I Love You Phillip Morris, True Grit, Yogi Bear and How Do You Know. They also talk about Black Christmas (this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show) and The Thin Man (next week’s Asheville Film Society screening), as well as soon-to-open films Little Fockers and Gulliver’s Travels.
2010 Best of Asheville Streetstyle
Happy holidays, all you stylish Asheville people! Here’s a look back at some of the best Asheville Streetstyle images from the past year.
This weekend on a shoestring
Not everyone can make it home to be with family for the holidays. If you’re one of those lonely souls, we feel for you, we really do. So here’s an abridged rundown of budget-friendly events to keep you from drowning your sorrows in eggnog all weekend.
Kicking it community
This fall, five Asheville artists and entrepreneurs received a “kickstart” from their communities through a new Internet-based campaign. With the cumulative help of 381 supporters, a total of $31,387 was raised to fund everything from recording sessions to a food truck. How? Kickstarter.com. Founded in 2009, kickstarter.com helps artists fundraise for their creative endeavors through […]
Silent night — Please!
We’ve been subjected to holiday music for more than a month, Which is, for some, more than a month too long. We asked some of our favorite local musicians which holiday song they really hated. You know, that one song that every time it comes on the radio just made them want to jam icicles […]
Ken take 10
"Ken Hanke has something unique: the gift of being able to be amused by his own misfortunes, such as seeing a really bad film. He has the bigger picture. He can also decipher exactly a good viewing experience. Everyone should have a constant supply of Hanke's columns. He's the smartest writer on films of anyone […]
Locally produced skate film puts Asheville on the map
The coolest cities and towns across America have their own skate videos. L.A. has a bunch, New York, Raleigh, Richmond and, hooray, now Asheville has one, too! This thanks to the PUSH Skateshop & Gallery skate team, and to videographer Ramon Hess, who edited nearly three-years worth of footage down to the 40 entertaining minutes […]