The international bestselling suspense writer pays his first visit to Malaprop’s Bookstore and Café to celebrate new release GOODBYE TO THE DEAD on Saturday, March 19.
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Smart bets: Mike Krecioch
The local author and former Los Angeles Police Department member presents his new book Convict Lake: Behind the Badge at MetroWines on Friday, March 18.
UPDATE: Paint the Town Red with the Red Cross
Tips are highly encouraged at this competitive bartending event, not only to raise extra funds, but also because the celebrity guest with the most overflowing jar will be crowned the Mardi Gras King or Queen. The benefit night is at various bars on Fat Tuesday, March 29.
Whispersholler Farms Market holds grand opening at Asheville Food Park
Skirting the line between farmers market and traditional grocery store, Whispersholler Farms Market is the latest addition to Asheville Food Park. Grand opening celebrations take place during the park’s Equinox Spring Fest, Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20.
Smart bets: Hustle Souls
Local funk band Supatight opens for Hustle Souls at The Altamont Theatre on Thursday, March 17.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features the second season of locally filmed web comedy Transplanting plus an entrepreneurial mom’s educational line of toddler underwear.
Smart bets: Alan Doyle
Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies bring Celtic folk music to Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Wednesday, March 16.
Small bites: Great American Vegan Chili Cook-Off
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary is holding its second vegan chili cook-off with entries from professional and amateur chefs; Folkmoot’s programming includes a community dinner celebrating the food and dance of India; Hops & Vines explores single hop beers at a free workshop; and Chai Pani’s Kids Eat Free program is replaced by a new method of giving.
Smart bets: All in the Timing
Attic Salt Theatre Co., revisits the hilariously bizarre imaginings of playwright David Ives at N.C. Stage Company, with multiple dates through Sunday, March 20.
Smart bets: Freakwater
Jay Jayle and Drunken Prayer open for Freakwater at The Grey Eagle on Friday, March 11.
Conscious party: Organic Growers School plans a four-course comedy dinner
French food snob Pierre Geaux (an alter ego of local homesteading authority Bill Whipple) will host Organic Growers School’s upcoming farm-to-table benefit dinner, curated by Meredith Leigh. The event is at UNCA on Saturday, March 12.
Smart bets: Ariel Gore
The author and Hip Mama magazine founder holds a writing course at Firestorm Café & Books, Friday-Sunday, March 11-13, and gives a free reading from her new memoir Saturday, March 12.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a youth education group’s advancement into a multi-state robotics competition; local author Jason Chestnut’s dream to publish his debut novel; and A.C. Reynolds High School marching band’s quest to buy 25 additional uniforms.
Smart bets: The Hip Abduction
The Florida-based band brings its tropical and exuberant live show to The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, March 9.
Small bites: Mama’s Fast Food closes after 25 years
Haywood Road institution Mama’s Fast Food has closed; Sour Fest returns to Thirsty Monk; ASAP holds its annual CSA fair; and the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department invites community members to a chili cook-off meet-and-greet.
Smart bets: Minorcan
Minorcan and Downtown Boys open for Sheer Mag at the Mothlight on Monday, March 7.
Smart bets: Don’t Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf
Asheville Creative Arts’ humorous and modernized production revisits Aesop’s fables with shows at The Magnetic Theatre from Friday to Sunday, March 4-6.
Conscious party: Supporting summer camp for children with autism
The Asheville Jewish Community Center’s upcoming fundraiser supports a summer program for children on the autism spectrum. The event is at 5 Walnut on Saturday, March 5.
Smart bets: Marisol
Warren Wilson Theatre’s Not Suitable for Children season continues with an end-of-the-universe tale at Kittredge Theatre on Thursday to Sunday, March 3-6.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features Sweet Claudette’s full-length album recording project and Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s hope to expand to greener (and flatter) pastures.
Mélange of the Mountains highlights the flavors of Haywood County
Haywood County’s thriving food and beverage scene will be on full display at the upcoming 12th annual Melange of the Mountains, planned for Thursday, March 10.