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
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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,…news
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
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,…