September 7, 2011 – mountainx.com

Why didn’t Xpress publish Brent Brown’s cartoon?

September 7, 2011 by Jeff Fobes

When Mountain Xpress refused to publish one of his weekly cartoons, Brent Brown published it himself, via the Internet. What’s with that? Publisher Jeff Fobes gives some backstory.

LAAFF: Our love affair with Asheville continues

September 7, 2011 by Webmaster

This weekend we had the pleasure of vending at the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival (LAAFF). I must say that it was the most fun we’ve had in quite some time. …

Gov. Perdue accelerates completion of I-26 connector, five other highway projects

September 7, 2011 by David Forbes

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that she will accelerate the planned construction of six “urban loop” projects, including the proposed Interstate 26 connector in Asheville. Under the new schedule, the state will begin buying right-of-way by 2018, and start construction in 2020.

SoundTrack web extra: Let It Grow

September 7, 2011 by Alli Marshall

Local bluegrass/rock outfit Big Daddy Love releases an inspired sophomore album rich with banjos, electric guitars, Appalachian imagery and (of course) lots of love. The band holds a CD release party at Pisgah Brewing tomorrow night.

CalCast: Sept. 8-11

September 7, 2011 by Jen Nathan Orris

From Motown to hiking, adoptable dogs to tango, there’s plenty to do this weekend. Check out CalCast from the Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM for the scoop.

Feasting for FEAST

April 6, 2014September 7, 2011 by Mackensy Lunsford

Feasting for FEAST, a fundraiser for Slow Food Asheville’s FEAST project, takes place on Thursday, Sept. 22. FEAST provides free hands-on cooking classes to kids in schools and after-school programs and works to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to their diets.

Through the looking glass

June 20, 2014September 7, 2011 by Alli Marshall

Ruffled tuxedo shirt, velvet vest, lace-trimmed pinstripe knee pants and, of course, a set of pointy ears.

This weekend on a shoestring

March 13, 2015September 7, 2011 by Dane Smith

Film and the written word take center stage this weekend, along with adorable pets, hearty plants and community radio. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of local music. And, as always, feel free to share more budget-friendly events in the comments section below.