Sidewalk Ambassadors: The charm, commerce & culture of Asheville’s street vendors
Volume
22
/ Issue 24
Cover Design Credit:
Norn CutsonCover Photography Credit:
Hayley Benton
Often unheralded in downtown’s lively street scene, pushcart vendors offer a wide range of food, beverages and merchandise, helping foster a friendly, festive atmosphere within the central business district.
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Smart bets: Fireships
Brooklyn-based alt-folk collective Fireships plays Ben’s Tune-Up Sunday, Jan. 10.Local artist introduces figurines with a global mission
“Why a toy? Why not medicine, water or money?” Joe Adams asks. “In my own youth, having toys was an outlet to imagine a better world. To work out the…Smart bets: Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase
Ten local comedians take the stage at the Millroom Saturday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m.Isis adopts Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse under new name
Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse concerts were limited to about 10 per year while housed at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville. The series' new home at Isis, however, allows for more…Smart bets: Darryl Maleike and Ana Blanton
Both local artists host an opening reception at Woolworth Walk Friday, Jan. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Free.Bill Bowers brings ‘It Goes Without Saying’ to ACT
The play, about how the 29-year resident of New York City’s East Village became a mime and where that life has led him, debuts in Asheville Saturday, Jan. 9, at…Smart bets: Beer and How To Drink It
The Magnetic Theatre performs Beer and How To Drink It at Magnetic 375 on Thursdays-Saturdays, Jan. 7-16, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, Jan. 15-16, at 10 p.m.Conscious party: Asheville Foam Party’s bubble-less benefit
Asheville DJs Justin Mitchell and Marley Carroll will spin at the after-party for the 2016 Cyclocross National Championships in Asheville. Event planner Megan Archer has also arranged a bike-themed raffle…food
Old World Levain Bakery to open soon on Haywood Road
Susannah Gebhart's artisan baking business is making a new home for itself in East West Asheville.Social justice through food: The legacy of Hanan Shabazz
Decades spent as a soul food chef, restaurateur and champion of equality issues have led Asheville resident Hanan Shabazz to her current role an instructor in the Green Opportunities Kitchen…living
Asheville practitioners offer dance as a gateway to healing
Dance and movement can help people heal emotionally and physically, say Asheville practitioners.movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Amazon Studios to produce comedy series staring Warren Wilson alum, GiddyUP Film Tour stops at The Orange Peel and Tellico's Southern Songs and Stories event is rescheduled.news
Think before you toss: Asheville considers pay-as-you-throw trash collection
It’s a motion we hardly have to think about: The arm swings back, then forward, and the discarded item arcs toward the trash bin. It’s almost as easy as breathing.…Small bites: Smiling Hara Tempeh’s multifaceted expansion
Smiling Hara Tempeh is bolstering its partnership with Whole Foods with the release of a new heat-and-eat product line in addition to opening a new factory; winter farmers markets are…Deals on wheels: Pushcarts foster downtown Asheville’s distinctive vibe
In downtown Asheville, 30 permitted pushcarts offer a wide range of food, beverages and merchandise, helping foster a friendly, festive atmosphere within the central business district.opinion
Letter writer: Xpress, how do I love thee?
"My favorite features are 'Cranky Hanke,' 'The New York Times Crossword Puzzle,' the 'Asheville Disclaimer' and 'News of the Weird. "Comique Du Asheville
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Letter writer: Common ground abounds in religious, spiritual spheres
"Perhaps the most salient distinction to make is not between the religious and spiritual camps, but between groups within them."Letter writer: Coleman has devoted his life to justice
"Justice is the theme that forms the backbone and soul of his life."Letter writer: Actionable outrage needed to tackle homelessness crisis
"We have room for hotels and tourist needs, but we allow our homeless to die!"Gray baby: Life, death and slippery slopes
"A cursory inventory of my own past behavior brought up some mistakes that could easily have ended with someone in a casket and my two feet standing on a taped…