Two local bluegrass faves warmed up the crowd at a gray and chilly Downtown After 5 on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Lucinda Williams to play benefit for Wild South at Pisgah
The last time she was here, she sold out the Orange Peel. Now she’ll play the outdoor stage at Pisgah Brewing, a benefit for Wild South.
Local filmmakers begin work on new documentary
614 Films is setting out to chronicle more of the Tarahumara, the indigenous people who live in Mexico’s Copper Canyons.
Video: LAAFF and The Cheeksters
Jesse Hamm caught some of the color at Asheville’s celebration of Lexington Avenue. Oh yeah, and art, and fun.
Having a (Turquoise) Ball
Everything seemed to glow — or maybe that was the turquoise lighting — at the Asheville Area Arts Council benefit. Here, dancers with the Urban Arts Institute perform. 
Cast your votes! One more day!
People! Today is your last and final chance to vote in this year’s Best of WNC poll. With everything from businesses to hiking spots to bands, surely something is your favorite. Tell us!
Videos: Cedric Burnside and Lubriphonic at DTA5
Cedric Burnside, filling in at the last minute for the Lee Boys, played to the revelers at Downtown After 5. Lubriphonic was first up. At the end of the evening, they all played together. Jesse Hamm caught it all.
Joey Cape plays a solo show in Asheville
You might know him from Lagwagon or Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. He’s only playing two solo shows this summer, and one’s at the Grey Eagle tomorrow. Asheville’s Matt Evans opens.
Cedric Burnside Project replaces The Lee Boys for this Friday’s DTA5
A death in The Lee Boys’ family forced the cancellation of the band’s headlining appearance at Downtown After 5 on Aug. 19. Cedric Burnside Project will take the stage instead.
One festival, three days, 37,000 photos
Joe Chapman presents the Bele Chere time-lapse video that nearly did him in. It’s six minutes long, with music from the Protomen and Sonmi Suite and worth watching just for the clouds alone. 
Big Hungry plays tonight at the Orange Peel
Want a taste of the show? Watch this video by Rod Murphy.
In the case of suicide: to publish, or not to publish?
A man committed suicide by jumping off the Smokey Park Bridge this week. Should Xpress have published his name?
Videos from Sunday at Bele Chere
A horn player serenaded the crowds on College Street, a uke-and-kazoo gal gave it her all on Patton and a couple of acrobats demonstrated amazing flexibility.
Videos from Saturday at Bele Chere
We caught the Zing Kings old-time band, a zydeco dance demonstration, a marimba performance and a couple of tap dancers. Not a dull moment around here!
Zumba dancin’ at Bele Chere
The fitness craze made its way to the Lexington Avenue Performing Arts area on Friday, July 29.
Closing up shop for Bele Chere
Some businesses — both downtown and in the River Arts District — are simply shutting down for the festival. Know of one? Please post a comment! Your neighbors will appreciate it.
The MAP gives back
With the money raised from two years of successful events at the former Black Mountain College campus, the Media Arts Project is offering a grant of up to $1,500 for WNC-based artists.
Grayson Capps performs “Highway 42”
The singer-songwriter played at the Grey Eagle on Wednesday, July 20. Jesse Hamm caught some video.
The Bronzed Chorus at the LAB
The Bronzed Chorus performed recently at the Lexington Avenue Brewery. It’s too bad Joseph Chapman didn’t know they’d be in Asheville, or he might not have had to drive three hours to see them in Greensboro.
Sanctum Sully takes another Wild Ride to Pisgah Brewing
Earlier this year, we sent photog, music lover and beer drinker Rich Orris on the ride. On Friday, July 22, you can go, too.
Who you callin’ quirky, hipster?
Sometimes you just can’t take another fluffy and out-of-touch Asheville travel piece.