ReHomed for the Holidays: Local businesses open their doors to displaced shopkeepers
Volume
31
/ Issue 18
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Cindy Kunst
Across Asheville, retailers and artists are collaborating to create innovative pop-up events to support local shops displaced by Tropical Storm Helene. On this week’s cover, Abigail Riley, left, co-owner of the Biltmore Village business Finch Grocery, is pictured with Wall Street retailer Hannah Schauer, general manager of L’Optique. Finch, demolished by flooding, is operating inside Schauer’s business as part of Miracle on Wall Street
arts
Marquee commits to rebuilding in the RAD
Love for — and support from — the local arts community convinced owner Robert Nicholas to work toward bringing back the storm-ravaged marketplace in its original Foundy Street location.Smart Bets: Holiday Spectacular Drag Brunch
The all-ages Dec. 8 performance at The Hideaway will benefit Loving Food Resources.The Big Crafty offers artists warmth and support in a challenging holiday season
The biannual craft show returns Dec. 7-8 to ExploreAsheville.com Arena.Smart Bets: Asheville Nativity Exhibition
The exhibit runs Dec. 6-15 at First Baptist Church of Asheville, featuring nativity scenes from more than 70 countries.Smart Bets: The Art of Recovery
Opening Dec. 7, the exhibit at Pink Dog Creative features works by youth and adult artists that explore how Asheville's Black community is recovering from Tropical Storm Helene.food
What’s New in Food: Mattie Lou’s opens in former Geraldine’s Bakery space
The new bakery and café takes over the space recently vacated by Geraldine's Bakery. Also in this week's food news: Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food rolls again with a new truck,…living
Smart Bets: PERSPECTIVES with Chloe Moore
The manager of Southside Community Farm will discuss modern food justice initiatives in a Dec. 11 virtual conversation hosted by Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center.news
Carmen Atwater discusses the impact Helene has had on local bees
"Fall is already a nectar scarce time of year, and the storm was immediately followed by our first frost, so it really was a triple whammy," says Carmen Atwater, founder…Golden Agers: Music as a constant companion
From jamming with an old-time band to performing at open mics and occasionally playing at fundraisers, Billy Bober thrives on the energy of performing. “It’s what keeps the power and…Pop-ups revive holiday spirit for local retailers
Through festive downtown initiatives, Asheville businesses lend support to local shops set adrift by Tropical Storm Helene.Destroyed athletic facilities leave local sports leagues searching for new homes
Flood waters from Tropical Storm Helene decimated many of the City of Asheville's premier outdoor athletic facilities, and officials don't know when — or if — they will be repaired and…City brings slander lawsuit against ParkMobile
“ParkMobile knows that it is spreading misinformation. ParkMobile knows that it is in the wrong. And ParkMobile has had every opportunity to stop. Yet ParkMobile refuses,” the lawsuit says.Asheville businesses pick up the pieces post-Helene
Asheville business owners dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene have a simple message for local customers: We're still here, and we need your support.Mission Health permanently shutters Asheville Specialty Hospital
The 34-bed Asheville Specialty included a comprehensive stroke center, dialysis services, physical and speech therapy, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, among other services, according to Mission’s website.opinion
Letter: Nuclear war would dwarf Helene
"Survivors will be without law and order, without medical care, without food, and suffering from radiation sickness. There will be no help."Letter: Focusing on things that matter
"As parents, teachers, employers, employees and citizens, what we do at the local level has consequences for our community, state, nation and the world."Off the charts
Letter: Three cheers for Chandler at water department
"Although there are many, many heroes deserving of recognition and acclaim during these weeks, none stand out quite like Clay Chandler and his people at the Water Resources Department."Candyland cleanup
Xpress seeks student writing and art for 2025 Kids Issues
Attention, local kids and teens: Who or what inspires you? What is the most inspirational thing you experienced in the last year? Who is your hero? Once you have an idea,…
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