The skinny on a couple of free events tonight. Catch a showcase of step groups performing at UNCA or an old-time band at Pisgah Brewery.
Friday the 13th
Laura bought her olive green Miz Mooz boots at Tops For Shoes. Her tights are from American Apparel, the skirt was a gift. Photo by Julie Tracy.
Church Street
Ron and Jasmine.
Book Report: The Relationship Sutras
Local spiritual teacher Michael Mamas shares insights on love and relationships (just in time for Valentine’s Day) in a collection of small-but-mighty poems.
For Asheville arts council, an overhaul
The Asheville Area Arts Council could rent some of its gallery space to Asheville artist Jonas Gerard or another “strategic partner,” according to the group’s executive director, Angela Martinez.
Outside Push Skateshop
Charles got his Fallen hoodie and Vans from Push Skateshop. He also skates for the store’s team.
Pat & Alli’s Weekly Winners
Each week Xpress reporter Alli Marshall and WOXL DJ Pat Ryan team up to bring you their entertainment suggestions.
This weekend on a shoestring
Cheap shows, free shows and a few romantic offerings to boot.
Welcome to A&E
“God wanted man to be happy, so he gave him the power to drum. I play my drum to spread peace and love throughout the world. This is what I have come to do,” says Madou Dembele. Baby he was born to drum: Madou Dembele leads a workshop at Terpsicorps studio and performs with his […]
Pet sounds
“You never know with a song,” muses Toby Leaman, bassist for Philadelphia-based Dr. Dog. “You could have a great song and it just might not ever work, recorded. And you could have a song that you don’t feel great about, and all of a sudden it’s just kickin’.” Who let the dog out? Philly’s Dr. […]
Art from the heart
The Madison County town of Marshall holds sentimental value to Eric Legge. Zuma Coffee shop downtown was the last place Eric and his father, folk-art sculptor Joe Legge, shared a cup of coffee before the elder Legge died in January. Eric and Joe were close, spending a decade working together in Dillard, Ga., before Eric […]
A curious blend of Bacharach, countrypolitan and just enough rock
Valentine’s Day—the Hallmark holiday best known for chocolates, roses and trying to make “I love you” not sound like canned applause. One go-to tradition is the personalized mix-disc, songs culled specifically for you and yours because of their various PG-, R- and X-rated associations. And any worthwhile mix should probably include Lambchop, which plays the […]
Getting’ busy
Wondering how to woo your sweetie? Not that flowers and candy ever grow old, but when there’s so much else to do (take a hike, learn CPR, ogle a burlesque dancer, check out the symphony, a DJ or a soul group, or just ride around on a big purple bus); why not make the whole […]
Edgy Mama
I’m fairly crafty and enjoy big, messy kid art projects (in someone else’s house). However, for that craftiest of kid holidays, Valentine’s Day, I asked local kids’ craft expert Jean Van’t Hul for ideas. Jean’s an edgy mama of a 3-year-old girl I found through her rocking blog, www.artfulparent.wordpress.com. She ran a toddler art group […]
SoundTrack
Who are The Enemy Lovers and how did they manage to pack more than 200 people into the Grey Eagle on a bitterly cold weeknight? That was probably the question of the hour among the crowd milling around the bar and standing-room-only concert hall. Even Grey Eagle co-owner Jeff Whitworth noted the Arden-based band had […]
Land of the free pile
Evan Hurley grew up in Tennessee and is visiting Asheville because it’s where he used to come to hang out as a teen. These days he lives in Eugene, Oregon where there are “a lot of free piles” where he picks up used clothing. Evan also shops thrift stores. “I never buy anything new,” he […]
Bring back the music video!
The deadline to send in your music videos for this year’s Music Video Asheville event is Friday, Friday, Friday.
Ananda, part 2
Amanda also works at Ananda Salon. Her boots are from Tops for Shoes. Photo by Julie Tracy.
Ananda, part 1
Tracy, who works at Ananda Salon, bought most of her outfit at J.Crew. Photo by Julie Tracy.
Convertible gloves
Peter, on Lexington Ave. Photo by Jonathan Welch.
The 48 Hour Dance Project
Five choreographers and more than 25 dancers recently participated in the 48 Hour Dance Project, an event where performers raced against the clock and competed to create a movement/dance piece to be performed for a live audience. Check out the Xpress exclusive photo gallery.