Xpress recently held its latest Best Of WNC party at Highland Brewing Co. Local business owners, artists, city leaders and readers joined us for an evening of great music, food and beer.
Below are a few highlights we managed to snap amid the celebration. All photos by Susan Hutchinson, except if otherwise noted.
Thanks to everyone for coming out! Special thanks to musicians Peggy Ratusz, Hope Griffin and DJ Lil Meow Meow; food trucks Melt Your Heart and El Kimchi; special guests Asheville FM and the WNC Nature Center; and Highland Brewing Co. for sharing its space.
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- COME ONE, COME ALL: Winners and readers alike dined and had a grand time during the 2022 Best Of WNC Celebration.
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- START THEM YOUNG: Even our youngest readers found items to celebrate. (Mainly, the free stickers!)
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- SPREAD THE WORD: Xpress marketing associate Vicki Catalano welcomed guests to the party.
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- HOWDY: Xpress staff, including front office and listings coordinator Mark Murphy, left, and managing editor Thomas Calder, rocked the purple.
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- PARTY TIME: Xpress Publisher Jeff Fobes also joined in on the fun.
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- ROCK ON: Peggy Ratusz and band were among the musical performers during the party.
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- OFFICIAL VISIT: City Council member and mayoral candidate Kim Roney swung by the tent to say hello. Roney won the 2022 categories for Best Local Hero and Best Local Politician.
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- GREETINGS: Marketing associate Braulio Pescador-Martinez helped manage the welcome booth.
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- AMONG THE CROWD: Readers and winners continued to sip and dine throughout the evening.
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- CELEBRATE: Members of Franny’s Farm posed with the Best Of rooster. Franny’s Farm placed first this year for Best Locally Made CBD Treats and Best Place to Buy CBD Products. Photo by Vicki Catalano
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