On a blustery day in late October, the WNC Farmer’s Market was the picture of autumn. Leaves pirouetted through the air as small children with woolen caps pulled over their ears dragged their parents about searching for the perfect pumpkin to turn into a jack-o’-lantern. A young boy, perhaps 6 years old, considered a brilliantly … Read more
Bonnie’s Little Corner Store, the long-time Asheville tobacco staple that used to rest on the corner of Pack Square, has opened back up at 1 Battle Square, across from the Grove Arcade. In addition, the owners, Bonnie and Hector Contreras, have opened Havana Restaurant adjoining their tobacco shop. The restaurant serves Cuban and Latin cuisine … Read more
West is best • Who they are: Rachel Harper and Evan Allen • What they’re wearing: On her, a western-inspired shirt she’s had forever; on him, western boots from HoneyPot, plaid pants from Hip Replacements and a striped sweater from Goodwill. • Their style: “We’re not huge shoppers,” Evan explains. “We only buy used clothes.” … Read more
Dogwood hits the double digits A Dogwood Alliance protest in Atlanta, Ga., in 2001. It takes thousands of years for a forest ecosystem to develop fully, but no time at all, in relative terms, to process trees into junk mail. That’s one reason the Dogwood Alliance, Asheville’s own regional forest-defense organization, has devoted the past … Read more
Royal flush: Tasting adrenaline, Green River-style. photo by Shelton Steele Editor’s note: The Green River Narrows is a dangerous, unforgiving place; people have died here, and access to the river is restricted. Accordingly, the Green River Race is intended only for expert paddlers with considerable experience here. Wikipedia defines sport as “an activity requiring physical … Read more
From the Executive Director While reflecting on the past 4 years, I realize how much the Asheville Film Festival has evolved. Through all the changes, improvements and growth, our mission statement of nurturing the creative spirit of the independent filmmaker has never been compromised. Our film submissions continue to increase and the quality of the … Read more
Dear Film Festival attendees, On behalf of the City of Asheville and the Asheville Film Festival, I would like to welcome you to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. The City of Asheville is proud to host the fourth annual Asheville Film Festival celebrating independent filmmaking. Our region has a long history of serving … Read more
Winners in each category — Feature, Short, Student, Documentary, and Animation — will be honored with a check for $500 and a beautiful AFFY award commemorating their achievement. Runners-up in each category and Audience Award winners will receive plaques. All 2006 Asheville Film Festival awards will be presented at the Spotlight Celebration Awards Ceremony and … Read more
Information and Ticket Box Office: (828) 257-4500 The Film Festival Information Center and Ticket Box Office is located in the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center, located in Pack Square in the heart of downtown Asheville. The box office will be open on Thursday, Noon to 10:30 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., … Read more
Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center 2 S. Pack SquareThe nonprofit Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center is strategically set in the heart of beautiful downtown Asheville. This bustling complex includes the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre, The Health Adventure and the YMI Cultural Center. An Asheville … Read more
