Thanksgiving horror stories
- Volume 22
- / Issue 18
Cover Design Credit:
Elizabeth Bates, Norn Cutson and Alane Mason
Cover Photography Credit:
Norn Cutson (Illustration)
Thanksgiving focuses on gratitude, food and family. But sometimes, plans can go awry. This week, Asheville residents share their offbeat and not-so-perfect Thanksgiving memories.
arts
Asheville’s escape rooms offer claustrophobic fun
A new form of entertainment has arrived in Asheville where small groups of people pay to be locked in a room filled with puzzles and clues that may facilitate their…Smart bets: Wish List Celebration
American Folk Art compiled a “gift closet” stocked with special works from the 40 artists who the gallery showcases. The show opens for Black Friday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m.Davis Miller’s memoir documents his long friendship with Muhammad Ali
The memoir Approaching Ali is a collection of vignettes covering 27 years of friendship and even further back. Author Davis Miller will launch his book at Malaprop's Tuesday, Dec. 1.Smart bets: Renshaw Davies
The musicians’ minimalist live sound — “two voices, a guitar and some beat,” according to an online bio — returns to 5 Walnut Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m.Asheville Vaudeville finds a new home at Toy Boat Community Art Space
Dapper and diabolical master of ceremonies Onkel Woland is part of variety show Asheville Vaudeville, which returns to Toy Boat Community Art Space Saturday, Nov. 28 for a night of…Smart bets: DubConscious
The Ooga Booga Shooga Giving Thanks Family Reunion Shows mini-tour stops at New Mountain Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m., with Piper Street Sound and Free Radio opening and Futexture…The Juan Benavides Group moves its weekly residency to The Millroom
The local world music outfit has outgrown its popular spot at 5 Walnut. The move to The Millroom triples capacity and promises room for dancing.Smart bets: Joshua Messick
Check out Messick’s album Hammered Dulcimer Christmas for a glimpse at the multitude of holiday-themed tunes he’ll perform live at White Horse Black Mountain Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and…
food
Checking it off: What culinary adventures do Asheville chefs have on their bucket lists?
From goose barnacles to puffer fish, Asheville chefs crave some crazy stuff.Back of House: Alyssa Mikus of Miami Nights
Back of House is a new monthly column from former Xpress Beer Scout writer Thom O'Hearn profiling local chefs and brewers.
living
Land of Sky’s Living Healthy program offers path to better living
For Western North Carolina residents with chronic health problems, help is nearby. Mars Hill resident Peggy McConnell has several chronic conditions, including atrial fibrillation, which wakes her up in the night. Although she is receiving…
movies-reviews
Screen scene: Local film news
Asheville-set satirical web comedy "Transplanting" holds a free holiday party at The Mothlight and the new sci-fi/horror series "Monster of the Week" seeks area writers.
news
Eyes on the future: Saving WNC’s farms
Robin Reeves is the sixth generation to grow up on her family’s Madison County farm — a lineage that dates back to before the Civil War. Reeves spent much of…Sustainable ginseng: legendary herb’s best-kept secret
BY HEATHER WOOD BUZZARD November marks the tail end of “’sang” season, but relics of the harvest time remain: hand-scrawled signs declaring “Will Buy Ginseng – No License Needed” and…Holiday Events Roundup for 11/25 through 12/3
In order to help you navigate your way through this busy season we will be sharing a roundup of holiday oriented events every week until the new year. This is…Small bites: Asheville goes Greek
The Golden Fleece: Slow Earth Kitchen brings Greek cuisine to Asheville this winter. Meanwhile, Rhubarb's chef John Fleer is planning a collaborative holiday dinner;Crunch time for I-26 connector: DOT seeks public input as key decision nears
After more than two decades, the NCDOT is getting the ball rolling on the I-26 connector project. And though actual construction is still years away, the next few weeks are…Thanksgiving horror stories: Asheville residents tell tales of holiday travails
Thanksgiving can be a heartwarming holiday full of good food and family. But kitchen calamities, unruly house guests, uncooperative appliances and other snafus can sometimes conspire to dim Thanksgiving Day's…Conscious party: Green Friday’s al fresco alternative to holiday shopping
“There are many people looking for things to do that day for whom Black Friday is completely out of the question,” says RiverLink’s Dave Russell. “For them, fresh air, exhilaration…
opinion
Letter writer: Accident witness needed after all
"Turns out, unfortunately, I need a witness after all. "Letter writer: Krispy Kreme hospital naming reflects thanks
"I personally find naming things after those who donate to be a reflection of the honor and thanks we have for the people who are not only able but willing…Letter writer: Don’t take your guns to town
"Speaking for myself and probably lots of other people, I would feel safer dining in a place that does not allow guns."Brown Thursday
Letter writer: Local breweries, please give us the ‘liquid gold’
" I don't want to leave “Beer City USA” markets with a German six-pack in hand!"Revised Duke Energy proposal challenges all of us
"While the utility has reduced the overall size of the proposed natural gas plant, it has also issued a warning: Unless something changes in Western North Carolina, Duke will need…Letter writer: Stereotyping WNC newcomers is insulting
"To paint all people not native to this area with the proverbial broad brush is insulting and narrow-minded."Letter writer: Who has their hands on local housing crisis?
"This is a crisis of epic sadness that a city that supports tourism is not willing to support its residents!"
