Kathy Taylor comes home Monday mornings at 8 a.m. After three nights as a nurse on the graveyard shift at St. Joseph’s Hospital, she’s ready for a power nap. One hour later, she pulls on her overalls and work boots and heads outside to KT’s Orchard and Apiary, a working farm in Canton that she […]
Wu Han and David Finckel descend upon Asheville’s classical scene with their stirring mix of cello and piano.
Bury yourself in a stack of books, get involved in Asheville Free Media and experience Hot Wax and OctoLove this weekend.
Learn how to be a Blue Ridge Rollergirl, race up Town Mountain Road and bob for apples this weekend. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Two screenings of the film The Invisible War will focus on the systemic problem of rape in the military. Local veteran Mary Joan Dickson (not pictured), was featured in the film and has made it her mission to shed light on the issue.
Canoers of all levels are invited to slalom down the Tuckaseigee River for glory and prizes.
Donate hair for a good cause, look up at the night sky and try your hand at Zumba this weekend.
The Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community’s new hydro-electric power system will be featured as part of ECO’s Green Home tour.
Relive Lake Lure’s favorite movie, watch elected officials race down the river and meet a Marvel Comics illustrator this weekend.
Watch dachshunds sprint for the finish line and meet some adoptable pups at Dog Day Afternoon, Saturday, Aug. 18.
Maria Soto grew up loving mole sauce. Her eyes gleam as she describes her mother standing over the family stove on special occasions, stirring the intoxicating combination of chili peppers and chocolate. Soto's new restaurant, Aqua Cafe and Bar, will also serve mole on special occasions, bringing an authentic taste of Mexico to Asheville. The […]
Learn how to grow veggies year-round, discover the secrets of snakes and check out some green homes this weekend.
Animal Compassion Network seeks volunteers for the inaugural Dog Days Festival, slated for Saturday, August 18, at Carrier Park. From Shawna Gilmore, ACN’s Volunteer Coordinator: Hello Rescue Partners / ACN Volunteers! Please take a moment to look over the “short list” of our HELP WANTED for the volunteer department at ACN. 1) Recruiting another dozen […]
Our new feature, 10 Minutes in the Kitchen, follows food from ingredients to plate, drawing back the curtain for a peek inside the unseen world of restaurant cooking. Tin Can Pizzeria owner Kim Dryden stands in the middle of a pizza oven on wheels. With a careful flick of the wrist, the food truck's signature […]
Full Spectrum Farms needs your help picking veggies on their 34-acre property designed to support adults with autism.
Meet the ladies of letterpress, take in some art and learn about Mars this weekend.
Oh, the blessed Oreo. Whether you eat it like a sandwich or take off the top and scrape out the middle, there is nothing wrong with creamy filling surrounded by chocolate cookies. So what happens when they’re deep fried? Xpress finds out.
Not sure about some Bele Chere’s most unusual desserts? Let Xpress try them for you so you can branch out or stick to the usual.
Xpress tries some of Bele Chere’s most questionable food so you don’t have to.
Asheville Free Media’s Ben Herring sits down with alt-rock band Lucero to talk about their influences, including Asheville’s own Greg Cartwright. Photos by Rich Orris.
Bele Chere lovers and haters speak their minds for the folks back home.
