An ode to the poems and poets of the region
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Tapping time-management skills and Don Quixote, Los Gatos Negros releases a record With all that local musician Jeff Santiago has going on in his life, it’s a minor miracle that…Smart Bets: Dean Ween Group
Experimental rock band Ween formed in the mid-’80s and, after a remarkably long tenure, broke up weirdly and publicly in 2012. But all was not lost. The band’s founding members,…Smart Bets: Adrian Rice
If great art comes from suffering, there were plenty of hard knocks to be had in embattled Belfast, Northern Ireland. That’s where poet Adrian Rice grew up and published collections…Sound off
Spoken word events around Asheville The Asheville spoken word scene, vibrant since its ’90s-era heyday, has continued to grow steadily over the years. Between several ongoing reading series, there’s…Versify
An ode to the poems and poets of the region Western North Carolina’s connection to poetry may have crystallized during the 1990s, at the height of slam and spoken word…Smart Bets: Hard Rocket and Posh Hammer
Two rock ’n’ roll bands on one stage — always a good thing. But what’s interesting about this shared bill, says Hard Rocket bassist Didier Rubio, is “the ages of…Smart Bets: UNCA Arts Fest
UNC Asheville is presenting its first Arts Fest, and if the name sounds broad, that’s because it is. Highlights of the eclectic lineup include musical acts Steep Canyon Rangers and…Screen shot
Music Video Asheville goes big Music Video Asheville is having a banner year. The local event, which marks its seventh year on Wednesday, April 16, received a record number of…food
BEER SCOUT: Is it summer yet?
Perhaps it was a coincidence that the Sierra Nevada media preview last week felt like the first real day of spring. But after winding up an entryway that will make…Cultural revolution: The revival of fermented food traditions
For fermentation enthusiasts, the process is almost spiritual. Cultured foods “are the food of the people," they say. "It belongs to all of us. It’s not just for foodies ……Daisy duke-out: Spirit Savvy hosts Bar Wars
Spirit Savvy hosts Bar Wars: The daisy doesn’t sound like much of a threat. But its namesake cocktail is soon to become the centerpiece of a local mixed-drink war.All Souls gets grounded
Pig roast event supports Carolina Ground Flour Mill's wheat-seed expansion project Jennifer Lapidus, owner of Carolina Ground Flour Mill, was on a mission to find locally grown, soft white wheat…Revival eating: An interview with fermentation guru Sandor Ellix Katz
Many of the area’s fermentation pioneers were no doubt inspired or influenced by the work of author and do-it-yourself-food activist Sandor Ellix Katz. His books — which include The Revolution…news
Madam senator: Buncombe Democrats appoint Van Duyn to fill Nesbitt’s term
n a special April 3 election, Buncombe County Democratic leaders picked longtime community activist Terry Van Duyn to serve as the area’s new North Carolina senator.Mother Earth News Fair to draw crowds and big names
Mother Earth News will make a return to Western North Carolina with the Mother Earth News Fair, an event that will feature 200 hands-on workshops focused on self-sufficiency and sustainability.…Jobs implosion: In Graham County, Stanley Furniture announces closure, layoffs
Buncombe County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in North Carolina’s 100 counties. But other parts of Western North Carolina aren’t faring as well. On April 3, Carolina Public…Small loans, big impact? Commissioners approve $50,000 for Mountain Bizworks microloans on party line vote
Buncombe commissioners voted along party lines April 1 to give Mountain Bizworks $50,000 toward a new microloan program that will help small local businesses get needed capital. The local business…opinion
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Unhappy Campers
This combo meal of two different local stories — such as this and this — is a better value than purchasing two separate cartoons.Asheville Disclaimer 4/9/14
Advance look at highway patrol job fair quiz