August 17, 2011 – mountainx.com

Elitist Bastards: Don’t let the posey fool you

August 17, 2011 by Webmaster

In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front, The Help, Glee: The 3D Concert Movie, The Future, Final Destination 5 and 30 Minutes or Less.

This weekend on a shoestring

August 17, 2011 by Dane Smith

This weekend is ripe with music; but, as always, we offer a wide range of budget-friendly events that includes theater, film and art. While you’re here, share more low-cost happenings in the comments section below.

“Community to Kenya” benefit

August 17, 2011 by Jen Nathan Orris

Local resident Zara Elizabeth Ricks is raising money to volunteer in Kenya. There will be a benefit to help the cause this Friday, Aug. 19.

Cedric Burnside Project replaces The Lee Boys for this Friday’s DTA5

August 17, 2011 by Rebecca Sulock

A death in The Lee Boys’ family forced the cancellation of the band’s headlining appearance at Downtown After 5 on Aug. 19. Cedric Burnside Project will take the stage instead.

CalCast: Aug. 18-21

August 17, 2011 by Jen Nathan Orris

This weekend is jam packed with things to do. Take a listen to the community calendar podcast from the Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM for the scoop.

UPDATED: Rep. Shuler will visit local businesses on Thursday, Aug. 18

August 17, 2011 by Margaret Williams

‘Tis the season when our congressmen visit their constituents, and business issues seem to be on their minds: On Thursday, Aug. 18, Rep. Heath Shuler will tour Kearfott Corporation’s Motion System Division in Black Mountain. Sen. Richard Burr was scheduled to visit Thermo Fisher Scientific in Asheville the same day, but canceled.

Actions taken at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Buncombe County Commissioners

August 17, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Here’s a list of actions taken at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.