Breaking skin: The growth of Asheville’s tattoo industry
Volume
24
/ Issue 9
Cover Design Credit:
Norn CutsonCover Photography Credit:
Jack Sorokin
The explosion of tattoo shops and artists in Asheville underscores the art’s increasing popularity, but some area shop owners wonder whether the local market can sustain them all.
arts
In ‘The Last Castle,’ Denise Kiernan tells the story of the Biltmore Estate
As it happens, the author has some things in common with the historic figures whose story she tells. Like Vanderbilt, Kiernan was born in New York City, and like the…Stephen Evans and the True Grits revisit the past with a new EP
Reflecting on his development between when he first wrote the songs on Under the Bridge and now, Stephen Evans says the years have mellowed his approach. “Fame isn’t really the…Daniel Meyer conducts his last concerts with the Asheville Symphony
His tenure with the Asheville Symphony will conclude with the New Year’s Eve Gala. He conducts his final Masterworks concert — the season opener for the symphony’s 2017-18 season —…Smart Bets: Fiesta Hendersonville
The celebration of Latin American culture takes place Sunday, Sept. 24, in downtown Hendersonville.Houston soul ensemble returns to Asheville
As far as the hurricane that struck Houston last month, Franklin says that those in and around the group remained safe and accounted for. “Everyone’s been volunteering and — as…Smart Bets: Fortune Feimster
The Charlotte native and 'Mindy Project' cast member visits The Grey Eagle for 7 and 9:30 p.m. shows on Friday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Sept. 23.Smart Bets: North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival
The inaugural festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 23, at French Broad River Park.Smart Bets: King Mackerel and the Blues Are Running
The beloved play runs through Sunday, Oct. 8 at North Carolina Stage Company.food
Asheville Coffee Expo broadens its focus and footprint
This year's festival expands onto Depot Street, adding tea vendors, yoga, cupping sessions and more.Carolina Beer Guy: Brews with a view
From Asheville to Sylva to Pisgah Forest, area brewery owners make the most of the natural and man-made scenery on their properties.DIY bar infusions repurpose food scraps, preserve flavors
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Grandfather Mountain Hawk Watch observes mass raptor migrations
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The fifth annual Root Ball takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23.movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Grail Moviehouse celebrates Art House Theater Day, Mechanical Eye brings video artist Madsen Minax to town and more.news
Asheville Archives: ‘More than a citizen’
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Asheville, N.C.Breaking skin: What’s in store for Asheville’s tattoo industry?
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Letter: Support a clean, green energy grid
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"She is a critical thinker and is willing to break problems down to look at the smallest details in order to find a solution."Letter: A growing Asheville needs Vijay Kapoor
"Over the past year, I have come to realize that Vijay has both the experience and the drive necessary to address Asheville’s growth and development issues."Letter: Dee Williams for City Council
"Because I vote for what candidates have done (their experience defines their qualifications) and not what they say they’re going to do, I’m voting for Dee Williams in the upcoming…Letter: Supporting Lee, despite disagreeing on policy
"So why would I support a politician with whom I disagree so consistently? Frugality, passion and open-mindedness."Inclined not to park
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"Conservatives' deflection to 'personal responsibility' is a cop-out that hides their lack of solutions to this issue."Letter: Thirsty in Beer City
"Why does it seem to be so difficult to put a few fun, nonalcoholic drinks in the fridge?"