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AutoWolfe releases debut tracks
Members of local band The Last Call return with a new project: AutoWolfe. Listen to them here.
Russian hat
Ushanka fur hat with badge, seen on Biltmore Ave.
Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
It’s an important decision, this issue of where to spend New Year’s Eve. Cold Play didn’t coin the phrase “start as you mean to go on,” but the band made it famous-ish. And if there’s any truth to the concept, do you really want to begin 2011 watching the ball drop from the solo, Snuggie-draped […]
A confluence of influence
From Asheville's Toubab Krewe we've come to expect the unexpected. Kora, kamelengoni, soku. The band requires of its fans both a nominal West African vocabulary and a willingness to go there — if not to West Africa itself, than to the sonic border crossing between American rock and roots, and African rhythms and melodies. Which […]
“Book Report: The Girl Who Chased the Moon”
Though I didn't get to interview local author Sarah Addison Allen prior to the March launch of her novel, The Girl Who Chased the Moon, that book stands out as my favorite that I reviewed this past year. Allen, a formerly frustrated romance writer, found her voice with the Southern-set, best-selling magical realism novel Garden […]
“The Body Electric: Asheville’s Electronic Music Scene Evolves”
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.
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.
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?
Cozy scarf
Pink bag and purple scarf paired with winter black, seen on Walnut Street.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Patchwork coat
Retro jacket worn with leather boots and patterned tights on Battery Park.
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.