Local musician John Andrew Green may be adamant that he’s not a busker—he’s simply “rehearsing in public”—but he’s still a common face in Asheville’s street performance scene.
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Busk Break: Jessica Hester covers “Jolene”
Travelling busker Jessica Hester performs her variation on this classic Dolly Parton tune.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Pillowfight 2012
For the second year, a flash mob took over a downtown Asheville park, taking out their romantic frustrations through some good-natured fun.
Flooded with interest: Water-system forum attracts more than 200 *UPDATED with video*
A sacred topic attracted more than 200 people who crammed into the pews of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on Monday night: the Asheville water system. Hosted by the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters (and co-sponsored by Mountain Xpress and Urban News), the Feb. 13 forum served as an informational session to the public about the water system, its history and its possible future. These are the highlights.
Busk Break: Six songs about love from the Busk Break archive
In observance of Valentine’s Day, here are half-a-dozen songs about love, heartbreak and romantic skepticism from the Busk Break archive. Homepage Valentine image by Julie Wade.
Busk Break: Clarke Spencer and Ellerie Ballard cover “Skinny Love”
Two Busk Break alums join forces on this Bon Iver cover!
Busk Break: Mitch McConnell and Sara Lengel perform “Smoky Mountain Song”
Recently unearthed in the Busk Break archive, here’s traveling buskers Mitch McConnell and Sara Lengel.
Guest Blog: Holiday-fat-fighting, high-intensity interval workout
“If you’re one of the many Ashevillains who found yourself hovering around the family dessert table while at the same time telling yourself that this would be your last bite of aunt Judy’s double- fudge-chocolate-butter-blob-with-toffee-coffee-bits brownies, only to find yourself in the dreaded carb comatose later that night, read on. I’ve been engaged in workout regimens for nearly half my life. Like you, however, I’m just a normal guy looking for the most effective way to get in shape, period.”
Love jazz dance? Check out these videos from Lindy Focus X
The Lindy Focus is a five-day dance camp for all those who love the Lindy Hop and related jazz-era dances, ending in a dance-crazy New Year’s Eve bash. Here are some early videos from this year’s event.
Question of the Day: What’s your best reason for getting out of bed in the morning?
Xpress editors Peter Gregutt and Margaret Williams pose this question to our readers in this latest Question of the Day.
Best Of 2011 Slideshow
Couldn’t make it out to this year’s Best of WNC Bash at the Orange Peel? Here’s a glimpse of what you missed.
Question of the Day: One day with 10 great volunteers
IT Manager Stefan Colosimo and multimedia coordinator David Shaw ask, “What worthwhile project or good deed could you accomplish in Asheville in one day with 10 great volunteers?”
Question of the Day: QotD Contest!
Xpress staffer Arenda Manning turns the tables on the Question of the Day, asking you for ideas for future questions. The winning question will be used in a future video, and will land the creator two tickets to the Mountain Xpress Best of Bash at the Orange Peel in Asheville on Dec. 2, 2011.
Question of the Day: Who would you invite to Thanksgiving?
Xpress staffer Arenda Manning asks what famous or historical figure you’d invite to break bread with you and yours this Thanksgiving.
Elitist Bastards: The Twiharder they come …
Xpress film reviewers Ken Hanke and Justin Souther review: Like Crazy, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Happy Feet Two and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
Local Matters: Going Postal
Reporter Jake Frankel and photographer Bill Rhodes discuss a recent public hearing about the proposed closure of a mail-processing facility in Asheville.
Question of the Day: What’s your favorite book?
Xpress staffers Lisa and Arenda want to know about your favorite book.
Local Matters: Coming and going in Buncombe County
Xpress news reporter David Forbes talks about a new interactive map detailing the migrations to and from Buncombe County.
Question of the Day: What’s your favorite joke?
Xpress staffers Lisa Watters and Arenda Manning ask for a little pre-Thanksgiving cheering up.
Video of the 2011 Asheville Holiday Parade
Xpress presents this brief overview of the annual holiday parade through downtown Asheville, which is now in its 65th year.
Local Matters: Small Bites … with added fursuit action
Xpress food writer Mackensy Lunsford reports on A Taste of Asheville, coffee trucks, the growing use of matcha (green tea) in local foods, and the expansion of the Asheville Pizza Company to a third location.