Foster the People played a thrilling if baffling show at the U.S. Cellular Center last week. It was one of the band’s few dates in advance of their forthcoming sophomore album. Local indie-pop artist Elijah Wyman opened with a solo set that may well have stolen the show. Photos by Halima Flynt.
Revelations from the federal trial of Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger.
What's Asheville's secret? There's no question that its entrepreneurial community is thriving. New businesses open their doors each week, helping keep our community alive with fresh ideas and initiatives. There's so much business news, it can sometimes seem impossible to keep your finger on the city's pulse. And the vibe isn't Asheville's alone — as […]
I understand the Mountain Xpress is censoring Nelda Holder because she did not avoid a conflict of interest [see http://avl.mx/u6 for the story]. Holder was arrested for protesting injustice. Since when is it a conflict of interest to oppose injustice? This is too much. We live at a time when our country’s constitutional protections are […]
If you want more dance, it’s a good time to find it. Here are some more movement events happening in the coming weeks. Bromelia takes to the air Bromelia Aerial Dance Collective knows how to fly. Its members will hurdle through the Orange Peel's atmosphere (while being careful not to hit to the giant fan) […]
Openings Ben’s Tune-Up (restaurant and bar), 195 Hilliard Ave. benstuneup.com. The Cork & Cap (wine-making and brewing supply shop), 131 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville. falderalwinery.com. 693-7676. Local Taco, 68 N. Lexington Ave. thelocaltaco.com. Manta Ray Dive Center (scuba gear and instruction), 855 Merrimon Ave. mantaraydivecenter.com. 255-5252. (Pictured, photo courtesy of Manta Ray) Renovations and other […]
I am sorry that Nelda Holder has been uninvited from Mountain Xpress [see http://avl.mx/u6 for the story]. She is an intelligent, intense, very fair-minded individual. She understands how democracy works, how functioning community works, and, whether as a writer, as a part of the League of Women Voters, or a community person, she puts energy […]
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Earl F. Gohl has announced the creation of Appalachian Community Capital (ACC), a new central bank for development lenders that will increase the availability of capital to small businesses in the organization’s 13-state area. Gohl made the announcement at the Clinton Global Initiative’s America conference with Ray Moncrief, ACC […]
What happens when you put local tech geeks and food aficionados in an A-B Tech classroom for 12 hours straight? Serious progress. That was the case, at least, when Asheville hosted a Hackathon as part of Code for America’s National Day of Civic Hacking on June 1. Code for America is an organization whose goal […]
When Jazz enters Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, she is greeted with hugs and cheers. The hospital’s newest volunteer is a Siberian husky with the special ability to put a smile on every patient she meets. Jazz is a participant in BRRH’s new Pet Therapy Program, which began May 8. The program was started to better […]
Nelda Holder's contributions are far from censored, and her personal views have not been silenced: Our June 19 cover story features her report on the recent sewage spill. It's an engaging read and shows her attention to detail and knowledge of a major local agency, the Metropolitan Sewerage District. As for state legislative coverage, although […]
Is there any way to prevent people from speeding on a 20 miles-per-hour street? As a concerned parent (who almost got run over while strolling his 18-month-old), I would like to bring the attention of your readers. Barnard Avenue connects Edgewood to Weaver in proximity to the UNCA campus. For those who are familiar to […]
Playing the goat Behold, the mighty dairy goat. This productive, charming animal provides the essentials for a wide variety of cheeses and milk and is known for its hilarious antics in the barnyard. Round Mountain Creamery in Black Mountain puts its more than 200 Alpine, LaMancha and Nubian dairy goats to good use, producing 12 […]
After I wrote about Taqueria Gonzalez last year, I couldn't stop telling people about the fresh tortillas and the unassuming tienda setting. Many people responded with surprise that such a place had escaped their notice. Others knew it well, and regarded its fare with quiet reverence. As food writer, I hear a lot of hype. […]
Cool as Ice: Iconic rapper, producer and actor Ice Cube is almost as well known for his career in film and television as for his decades-long career as an MC. The Los Angeles-based wordsmith visits The Orange Peel on Friday, June 28 for a performance in support of his latest release, 2013's Everythang's Corrupt. "Drunken […]
French Broad in cans, growlers pass the governor’s desk, and a Just Brew It recap
Katie Dotson, a Park Guide at the Carl Sandburg Home, credits 4-H with helping her learn important life skills and find a job that she loves. (Photo courtesy of Katie Dotson.)
Kylesa binds current trends into music that is both heavy and accessible
Grove Park Inn changes owners after late-night poker game
It could be the atomic-‘50s glitz, the makeup, suspenders and pencil-thin mustache that make Shannon and the Clams come across like a John Waters-picked power trio. Or maybe it’s the teased-out, big-haired blonde (Shannon Shaw) who wails into oblivion, hitting high notes in fits of fury and excitement. They crackle the speakers, only to be […]
