Write this way: NC Writer’s Network holds fall conference in Asheville
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22
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Norn Cutson
In a city that has inspired copious amounts of ink, writers will swarm this weekend for the annual fall conference of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. The three-day Asheville event features many local authors and celebrates the network’s 30th anniversary.
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The Dave Rawlings Machine hitches new songs to folk traditions
The tour for the new Dave Rawlings Machine album, Nashville Obsolete, brings Rawlings, Gillian Welch and their band to The Orange Peel Tuesday, Nov. 24.Smart bets: It’s a Wonderful Life — Live from WVL Radio
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall hosts the annual performance Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m.Holy Ghost Tent Revival embraces life in Asheville
HGTR returns to The Grey Eagle Saturday, Nov. 21, the third show at the venue since the musicians' relocation a little over a year ago. In that time, the band…North Carolina Writers’ Network celebrates 30th anniversary at fall conference in Asheville
“We try to honor the local literary of whatever locale we happen to be in that year,” says Nort Carolin Writers' Network Executive Director Ed Southern. The three-day fall conference…Smart bets: Asheville Symphony Orchestra
Led by ASO music director and conductor Daniel Meyer, the show takes place at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.Ahleuchatistas’ new album pays tribute to the DIY aesthetic
“We both play with a lot of different musicians in Asheville,” says guitarist Shane Parish. “We play with people making roots, jazz and world music. So we're really involved in…Smart bets: J. Scott Brownlee
Brownlee releases his poetry collection — the second work from spiritually-engaged local publisher Orison Books — with a free reading at Malaprop's Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m.Conscious party: Billy Jonas Band’s benefit concert for Kids4Peace
The release party for Billy Jonas Band's new Jewish-themed album will benefit Kids4Peace, an interfaith community of youths who attend camps and other events to promote harmony among different cultures.…Smart bets: William Wegman
Photographer William Wegman is easily identified by his muses — his own Weimaraners. He gives a lecture on his work and career at Diana Wortham Theatre Thursday, Nov. 19.food
Of time and the city: Issues facing Asheville in Wolfe’s youth mirror today’s concerns
Asheville and environs have seen considerable change in the 77 years since Wolfe’s death, yet many of the aspects he wrote (and sometimes fumed) about seem uncannily familiar. And as…Thanksgiving crowd-pleasers: Asheville chefs share recipes for the big day
From vegan centerpieces to creative ways to treat leftovers, local chefs offer homegrown ideas for Thanksgiving Day dishes.Beer Scout: Brewing beyond gimmicks
With the launch of his new Weaverville brewery, Zebulon Artisan Ales, former Green Man brewer Mike Karnowski aims to tap into the rich history of brewing and revive beer recipes…Small bites: Oskar Blues Big Money Chili-onaire cook-off promotes ‘do-goodery’
Oskar Blues' CAN'd Aid Foundation is seeking competitive talents for its chili cook-off in Brevard. Meanwhile, FEAST and Asheville Middle School team up for a pie fundraiser; MetroWines' Anita Riley…living
Give thanks for beneficial gut bacteria and feed them well
A gastroenterologist, a naturopath, and an herbalist show us why and how to thank goodness for the trillions of bacteria who busy themselves with our body-mind well-being.movies
Screen scene: Local film news
This week's roundup includes screenings at Pack Library and The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, clips from the ongoing documentary project Blanket Town, and new classes at the…news
Chestnuts: A traditional Cherokee food source puts down new roots in WNC
The American chestnut tree's flavorful nuts were once a vital part of the diets of humans and wildlife alike in Western North Carolina. Its importance is remembered in the traditional…Dollar for dollar: How dueling PACs targeted City Council election
State-level PACs don’t typically get heavily involved in campaigning for municipal candidates. But, as in so many things, Asheville broke the mold.Tales from the Trail: Local AT thru-hiker publishes reflective novel
Standing on top of Mt. Katahdin, with more than 2,000 miles of trail behind him, local Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Gary Sizer already knew his journey wasn't yet over. A little…Community Calendar Highlights: Give!Local nonprofit events from 11/18 through 11/26
Thank you to all the Give!Local donors! The 60-day campaign is into its third week! The campaign provides a fun, fast and easy way to give online from $10 to $1000s.…opinion
Letter writer: Ban the cruel horse-carriage industry
"If this industry disturbs you, please help by refusing to support the horse-carriage industry and instead choose from the many other unique methods to tour Asheville."Duke Energy proposal pits profits vs. public interest
"What would most benefit residents and ratepayers is implementing programs that reduce consumption and eliminate the need to build more centralized power plants."Letter writer: Go meat-free and cruelty-free for Thanksgiving
"Sure, tofu turkey and all the other meat-free equivalents may be a stretch for some, but isn’t that what it means to be human —to continually move and stretch beyond…Letter writer: Article failed to fairly report carriage-horse dangers
"The city needs to ban this practice before more carriages are added and the streets resemble the carriage cluster in cities like Savannah and Charleston."Creative Loafing
Letter writer: WNC residents are the friendliest in the country
"It occurs to me that people who generalize about others and other regions of our country are slightly guilty of ignorance and a form of bigotry, which, of course, is…Iconic basilica deserves better setting
"Alongside great people (which Asheville has in abundance), great architecture is the single most important social, cultural and economic asset a city can possess."Letter writer: We need Duke Energy’s support for renewable energy
"Instead, we need Duke’s support for more renewables, and they could start by emulating Florida’s example: installing a solar power station that only uses natural gas as a backup."Letter writer: WPVM has become drain on MAIN
"I can only hope that those who are leading MAIN today remember the purpose it was founded for."