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    Author:   Kat McReynolds

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    Conscious party: A Taste of the Vineyard

    Posted on May 6, 2017May 8, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Proceeds from the event will support the Henderson County chapter of Big Brother Big Sister, which currently serves 75 matches (a big and little) with mentoring in community and school settings.

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    Conscious Party: Wild and Scenic Film Festival (SOLD OUT)

    Posted on April 30, 2017April 28, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    The 10 environmentally-themed short films featured in MountainTrue’s Wild and Scenic Film Festival range from inspiring to educational. The event takes place at Sierra Nevada’s outdoor amphitheater on Thursday, May 4.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on April 30, 2017April 28, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features an illustrated book on polyamory, an interstellar video game and fundraiser for imperiled Venezuelan journalists.

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    Sofar Sounds brings secret concerts to living rooms and shops

    Posted on April 25, 2017April 18, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    For artists, secret gigs represent a break from the typical concert routine, with its posters, social media plugs and mercurial crowds. But what would induce listeners to come out for an unannounced band?

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on April 23, 2017April 21, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new album by Searra Jade, a short film set in Appalachia and the latest book by outdoorsy author Gary Sizer.

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    Conscious party: Magical Moments of Asheville

    Posted on April 22, 2017April 21, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    The Vanishing Wheelchair and Rainbow Community School are teaming up for a two-day magic festival that takes place on the school’s campus Friday-Saturday, April 28-29.

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    Conscious party: Spellbound hosts author Marcus Sedgwick

    Posted on April 16, 2017April 14, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Spellbound Children’s Bookshop owner Leslie Hawkins says she’s always wanted to host a “dinner with the author” event, and that goal will be realized on Tuesday, April 25, when her shop hosts Marcus Sedgwick at Twisted Laurel. Event proceeds will go to The Literacy Council of Buncombe County.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on April 16, 2017April 13, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new album by local duo Tina & Her Pony, a body movement and pole dancing studio and Eliada’s on-campus hydroponic gardening project.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on April 9, 2017April 7, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a 15-year honeybee mural project; an initiative to add creative studio space in the River Arts District; and Axxa/Abraxas’ crowdfunding success story.

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    Conscious party: Trivia night benefits local students

    Posted on April 8, 2017April 7, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Children First/Communities in Schools is accepting teams and individuals for its annual trivia event, which also offers dinner, drinking and costumed antics. The fundraiser takes place at Morris Hellenic Cultural Center on Thursday, April 20.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on April 2, 2017March 30, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features the fourth annual Burners and BBQ mural event plus Asheville’s first Better Dads Festival.

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    Conscious party: Bowl-A-Thon West

    Posted on April 1, 2017March 31, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Carolina Abortion Fund aims to rase $100,000 across the state through Bowl-A-Thon events in various towns. The Asheville iteration takes place at Sky Lanes on Sunday, April 9.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on March 26, 2017March 24, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a documentary on Jon Stickley Trio, a fifth grade student’s fundraiser to get educational software for his classmates and a stripped down video game called Cheap Golf.

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    Conscious party: Harmonia by the River

    Posted on March 25, 2017March 24, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Harmonia brings sanctuary spaces to festivals of various sizes, and on Sunday, April 9, the nonprofit will host its own event — a donation-based fundraiser at Salvage Station.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on March 19, 2017March 20, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a doomsday comic book series, a former Ashevillean’s memoir about the Zendik Farm and a crowdfunding success story from Ashley Heath.

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    Conscious party: Charity Bike Night at Garage TRS

    Posted on March 12, 2017March 17, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each month during the warm season, Garage TRS hosts an outdoor fundraiser with live rock music, food, free beer and bike-themed entertainment. The first iteration of 2017 takes place on Thursday, March 30 and benefits Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on March 12, 2017April 20, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new release by Orison Books, Pierce Edens’ forthcoming album and an invention by local pin enthusiast Chris Evans.

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    Conscious party: FEAST on the FARM

    Posted on March 11, 2017March 13, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Admission to an upcoming barbecue benefiting FEAST includes unlimited servings of pulled pork (raised on the same pasture hosting the event), collard greens, salad greens, barbecue tofu, baked beans, corn bread, and sweet and unsweet tea. The event takes place at the Warren Wilson College Farm on Wednesday, March 29.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on March 5, 2017March 3, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a fundraiser for Asheville Butoh Festival’s four-day event plus an eco-friendly studying aid designed by UNCA students.

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    Conscious party: Eighth annual Art Affair

    Posted on March 4, 2017March 6, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Dozens of collaborators — from restaurants to artists and stylists — make Open Doors’ Art Affair into a “spectacle” of creativity, according to event chair Dosty Quarrier. The fundraiser’s eighth annual iteration takes place at the Foundation on Saturday, March 11.

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    Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfundi­ng initiative­s

    Posted on February 26, 2017February 24, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

    Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new web comic project by local designer Anna Whitley, an equipment drive for the Blind Pig Supper Club and outreach efforts by Don’t Wreck Asheville Coalition.

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