Less than a year ago, Bhramari Brewing Co. was seemingly thriving at its South Slope location and preparing to open its Charlotte taproom. Now, the business is no more, replaced by new brewery Terra Nova Beer Co. (featured on the cover), which is set to debut in Bhramari’s former home in late May or early June. Meanwhile, the River Arts District Brewing Co. will host its grand opening on Saturday, May 20.
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Scott McMicken, Indigo De Souza and Avey Tare release new albums
Three of Asheville's most acclaimed artists add to their already impressive catalogs.SART returns to repertory roots with dual productions
"Say Goodnight, Gracie," opens May 18, followed by "The Azure Sky in Oz" on May 19.Around Town: Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival returns
The Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, on hiatus since 2019 due to COVID safety concerns, returns to Asheville. Plus, author's memoir explores WNC 'ghost lights,' Asheville Music School holds a…food
Beer Scout: Changes abound heading into AVL Beer Week
Terra Nova rises from Bhramari's ashes, while Highland overcomes various obstacles.What’s new in food: The Crunchy Baker rolls out baking classes
Laura Walton, founder of The Crunchy Baker, will launch a new series of in-person baking classes starting Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.living
4 unique trips for the hiker who’s tried everything
Consider one of these trips led by local guides for your next adventure in WNC (and eastern Tennessee).The elusive morels: Their season was exciting, challenging — and way too short
The thrill of the hunt keeps the morel pursuit engaging, frustrating and thrilling, all at once.news
Grant offers job training for low-income young adults after incarceration
When Phillip Cooper completed a prison sentence in 2010, he spent months applying for jobs that he was told would be available to those with a criminal record. But no…Green roundup: Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail nearing launch
Snorkel trail to put visitors face-to-face with underwater river dwellers.ESPN’s Ryan McGee recalls colorful summer with Asheville Tourists
ESPN'S Ryan McGee spoke with Xpress about his new book about interning with the Asheville Tourists in 1994.Asheville floats $4M police boost in proposed budget
In her proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24, City Manager Debra Campbell wants to give the Asheville Police Department a bump of almost $4 million — an increase of more…opinion
Letter: Pointers on poo-bag etiquette
"Please stop leaving your poo bags by the side of the trails! It’s littering; be a responsible pet owner."Letter: Edwards should listen to the people, not NRA
"For too long, the Second Amendment has been cherry-picked by politicians like Edwards and Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, who value their 'A' National Rifle Association rating over the…Letter: Cloth bags are better alternative to plastic
"The best way to replace plastic bags is by making cloth and canvas ones. Cotton is a renewable resource."Letter: Choose paper over plastic to help planet
"Even if it is something as simple as using paper bags instead of plastic bags, every little bit counts."Outlook uncertain
Letter: Illusions of sustainability
"The word sustainable has become a front word disguising ever more development, ever more environmental atrocity."Letter: Don’t legislate plastic-bag reduction
"The solution, to my mind, is to educate the public about the harm that single-use plastic bags can inflict on the environment, not to ban the use of these bags through…Last of the Sky