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Asheville Tourists players pursue big league dreams in offseason
As players count the days until Feb. 14 — the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training — Xpress spoke with two Tourists from the 2021 season about their time in Asheville, their plans for the winter months and how the minor league experience isn’t as glamorous as it may seem.
A look back at the Asheville Film Festival’s brief, exciting run
The city-funded festival ran 2003-09 and brought major filmmakers, actors and films to Asheville.
The Grey Eagle and Isis Music Hall resume Thanksgiving traditions
Acoustic Syndicate and David Wilcox return to The Grey Eagle, while Isis Music Hall hosts three nights of local artists.
Food pantry initiatives aid underserved communities
Tranzmission’s Talya Mazuz Food Program and Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council’s outdoor pantries were launched in response to elevated food insecurity brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local nonprofit radio stations thrive in difficult times
Coinciding with the 101st anniversary Nov. 2 of the first commercially licensed broadcast in the U.S., Xpress spoke with representatives from three local stations about the advantages and disadvantages of operating without commercial aid, as well as why radio remains a steady force in many people’s lives despite an ever-increasing number of news and entertainment options.
Asheville musicians prepare for cold-weather changes
Silas Durocher, Eleanor Underhill and Mike Martinez discuss their plans for what’s shaping up to be a productive musical season.
Local arts nonprofits creatively navigate pandemic hardships
Checking in with the executive directors of the Asheville Area Arts Council, Magnetic Theatre and Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community.
Q&A with Nnweyna Smith, founder of Sankofa Market AVL
The Asheville native seeks to elevate Black small business owners and entrepreneurs with the twice-monthly pop-up market.
Abby Bryant & The Echoes, Brett Naucke and Sally Anne Morgan release new albums
Bluesy Southern rock and instrumental work inspired by Tarkovsky and the tarot compose this month’s spotlighted albums.
‘Black in Black on Black’ exhibit combines social science data with art
The well-rounded presentation changed the way the research team and artists thought about presenting their work.
Stephanie Perkins celebrates film adaptation and new horror novel
The Asheville-based author discusses her first film adaptation and the process of writing her second horror novel.
White Zombie 5K returns, Cold Mountain turns 25
Two very different yet beloved events are back, along with a new study that gauges the area brewing industry’s economic impact.
Rocky Horror Music Show pays tribute to cult classic
The all-star lineup of Asheville musicians features members of Dr. Bacon, Natural Born Leaders, Modern Strangers, Andrew Thelston Band and more.
Local theater companies stage horror productions
The Magnetic Theatre, Mountainside Theatre, Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre and Parkway Playhouse host new seasonally appropriate productions.
Video premiere: “Vigil” by Aunt Vicki
The Asheville-based duo of Erin Campbell and Lee Dyer filmed the video at Riverlink’s labyrinth.
Creatives in the Crowd: Marshall Fisher finds infinite possibilities with kaleidoscopes
The Black Mountain-based artist discusses his history with the resurgent craft.
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. transitions to a first-run theater
Mike Rangel discusses the difficult but pragmatic decision to stop screening second-run and repertory films.
Indigo De Souza, Katie Sachs and Alexa Rose release new albums
The three Asheville-based artists discuss their distinct collaborative processes for their new albums.
WECAN Man project spotlights diverse neighborhood
JP Chalarca discusses his new oral history project, which tells the stories of people who live and work in the West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood.
Asheville Motor Speedway’s legacy endures
More than two decades after the speedway closed, some of its most passionate supporters gauge the historical significance of “The River,” as well as the opportunities available to modern racing fans and drivers.