If you… Were regularly mistaken for a boy until you were 11, Campaigned to be president of the Math Club in high school, Couldn’t decide who was cooler, Karen or Richard Carpenter, Consider caring for curly hair a legitimate hobby… Then you, too, could write The Profiler! I feel so fortunate to live in this […]
Merry and bright ideas
Maybe the kids are home from college. Maybe you have out-of-town visitors. Maybe the whole family is camping out at your place for the holidays. Maybe you find yourself with too much time on your hands and not enough Netflix envelopes in your mailbox. Just because it's holiday vacation doesn't mean there's tons to do […]
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 4: Floating Action
We’re braving basements, rooftops, forests and alleys to bring you this new video series where local musicians step out of their element for a preview of upcoming performances.
Tickets on sale today at noon for Lauryn Hill
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/rapper/producer actress plays the Orange Peel on Sunday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m.
Patchwork bag
Puffer vest, boots, striped tights and a great bag on Biltmore Ave.
Busk Break: Caroling By The Montford Community Singers
In keeping with the holiday spirit, several members of the Montford Community Singers braved the cold, windy weather on Friday to carol around downtown, performing “a mix of pagan and Christian-influenced songs for the season.” Here’s their version of the traditional English folk carol “Star In The East.”
A roundup of Christmas Eve services and events
Local churches, spiritual centers and music venues invite the public to warm up and share the joy of the season this Christmas Eve.
Edgy Mama: Stuff I learned in 2010
Every year I learn all kinds of interesting information from the e-mails you send me and from the amazing things you post on your Facebook pages and Twitter feeds. And now, I have a 12-year-old who has her own email address, and I really appreciate all the fascinating educational stuff you send to her.
Busk Break: Clarence Gallagher
We featured Big Sandy Mush-based busker Clarence Gallagher a few weeks ago, performing as part of the duo Will and Clarence, but earlier this week we managed to catch him playing solo in front of the Iron sculpture on Wall and Battery Park.
More than just a name change: LaRue’s Backdoor becomes The Backdoor
The club, located behind O. Henry’s, changes names with the departure of barman and local personality Michael Sheldon.
Walnut Street
Molly Kummerle of local band Paper Tiger, outside Music Allies.
Get your shop on
There are eight shopping days left, people. This is no time to rest on your laurels. Luckily, the opportunities to score cool, unique, local gifts are abundant this weekend.
Review of A Christmas Carol
Overall, the story of the play was obscured by the script’s choppiness and lack of demonstrable journey by its main character.
Patchwork coat
Retro jacket worn with leather boots and patterned tights on Battery Park.
Justin Townes Earle keeps the Grey Eagle toasty
Sub-zero wind chills and ice covered streets made the Grey Eagle seem even cozier Tuesday as classic country revivalist Justin Townes Earle captivated the full house with his dark ballads and twangy tales of heartbreak, betrayal and self-destruction.
This weekend on a shoestring
The holidays can be expensive, but having a good time doesn’t have to be. We’ve got your rundown of budget-friendly events so you can save that cash to buy a nice gift for your mother. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete listing of the weekend’s music events.
Winging it with style: An interview with Peter Himmelman
The WNC Jewish Federation presents two fundraising events this weekend: A discussion with author Scott Bernard titled “Jews, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll,” on Saturday, and a concert at the Orange Peel featuring rock musician Peter Himmelman and Asheville’s own Skinny Legs And All on Sunday. Check out an Xpress interview with Himmelman, who talks about his creative process, the challenges and inspiration of keeping the traditions of his faith and his “I’m just going to wing it” performance style.
Leopard-print hat
It’s not a pillbox, but if Bob Dylan saw this vintage topper, he’d probably be inspired to write a song about it, too.
By nose, he said
There are many reasons why Christmas may not be a cause for distinct celebration to some. Judaism, for one. Or maybe it’s just not something one does. Even if the day itself is not directly relevant, usual life is still effectively on hold and a certain solemnity is in the air. I was going to […]
Kickstarting a career
Kickstarter.com has only been around since 2009, but it’s already becoming the go-to approach for musicians, artists, filmmakers and tech developers to raise money for their projects. For artists especially, Kickstarter provides an easy-to-use, easy-to-relay method to get the word out — and to get the money to get things done. There are many recent […]
Helpmate in hard times
The winter months can be hard on people. And when the season gets dark and cold, people can be hard on each other. When a situation between partners or spouses turns abusive, Helpmate, a crisis center for victims of domestic violence and their children, has a team of specialist-volunteers to help. Wish List Ongoing client […]