The food trucks keep rollin’ on, a new one set to open on April 4th according to the sign on the truck
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More than 300 bicycles make streets green for a day
Asheville On Bike’s annual St.Patrick’s Day ride, The Bike of The Irish, drew a record number of participants in all shades of green and any description of bike.
A portion of the crowd that participated in The Bike of The Irish which went through Downtown, Montford, West Asheville, and the River Arts District today.(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Horses graze in River Arts District
A retired ER physician and 4 horses have a dream — to make an equine-disaster-relief and search-and-rescue unit.
The Reading Room opens in the River Arts District
Hint: It’s neither a library nor a book store.
To First Bank, regarding the Downtown Market
The Neighborhood Associations of South French Broad Avenue and West End Clingman Avenue respectfully request that you reconsider your plan to foreclose on the building located at 45 S. French Broad Ave. and consider negotiation of other options that preserve and support the unique mix of neighborhood uses. The opening of the Downtown Market by […]
From First Bank, regarding the Downtown Market
Please be assured that First Bank entered the Asheville market with the acquisition of the Bank of Asheville with the express intent of becoming an integral part of the economy and community. First Bank, as a community bank leader in North Carolina, sees value in the Asheville area, the people, the businesses and the other […]
Melissa Terrezza packs heat at Pump
Her show of confrontational works addresses environmental catastrophe, among other issues. Up through July 30 inside the Phil Mechanic Studios.
Paris of the South offers flea market treasures
An industrial lot was transformed into a sea of flea market finds at the grand opening of the Paris of the South Flea Market this weekend.
APB from the RAD
Local artist Stephen Lange sent Xpress a note that a work in progress, a “2-foot by 6-foot diptych, brown stained wood towards the periphery with 8 red zigzag sunrays/lightning bolts in the center,” was taken from the area outside of his Wedge-building studio in the River Arts District. Lange asks that “If anyone sees this painting, please let the artist know. I’m on the second floor of the Wedge building.” See Lange’s full bulletin in this post.
Culture Shock at Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Everything is relative in Culture Shock, an exhibition by Severn Eaton.
Food news to go: News of the Asheville food scene in small bites
Restaurants are springing up everywhere. Xpress brings you the latest in Asheville food news.
Touring the town through art, from Deco to decoupage
Attention, locals and visitors: If you’re intrigued by Asheville’s creative climate, take advantage of LaZoom’s latest endeavour, the Asheville Art Tour. Hosted by local artist Gabriel Shaffer, the multi-axle expedition connects art enthusiasts to artists and offers a close look at the burgeoning art scene of Asheville from the open windows of the purple bus.
Photos by Zen Sutherland
The wheels are turning in the River Arts District
There is a project gaining traction in the River Arts District, born of a collaboration between the Hillcrest Community, Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, West End/Clingman Avenue Neighborhood and other interested parties. Land currently owned by the city of Asheville and the Department of Transportation is being considered for a high-use urban bike skills park. There […]
Landmark River District graffiti space now off-limits
An announcement from the Asheville Police Department warns that a landmark community graffiti wall in the River District is now off-limits.
Destruction in the River Arts District
Local artist Sean “Jinx” Pace found his truck and crane smashed Sunday morning, Sept. 26. Pace is cofounder of the Flood Gallery in the River Arts District, founder of Sean Pace Gallery downtown and a creative and motivated contributor to the local arts community.
CURVE is throwing a party
They’ve got awesome art. They’ve got terrific food. They’ve got bobbing for apples. What more could you want?
Asheville kicks off the riverfront design process for the River Arts District
A redesign project for Asheville’s downtown riverfront got underway today when the city held a “kick off” meeting to announce phase one of the planning and design of roadway and greenway improvements in the River Arts District.
The River Arts District Studio stroll in pictures
The River Arts District Studio Stroll takes place this weekend; continuing Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Take a virtual tour with Xpress.
Don’t forget to studio stroll this weekend
The River Arts District’s twice-yearly stroll is today and tomorrow. Here are some tips for the all-day action.