September 28, 2011 – mountainx.com

Coverage of a talk at UNCA by Alina Fernandez, daughter of Fidel Castro (via Twitter)

September 28, 2011 by Webmaster

Alina Fernandez, daughter of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, shared her recollections of life in her homeland, her relationship with her father, her decision to leave, and the challenges she and other Cuban exiles face living in the United States. (Coverage via Twitter)

APD looking for Tunnel Road bank robbery suspect

September 28, 2011 by David Forbes

The Asheville Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in the robbery of a First Citizens Bank on Tunnel Road earlier this afternoon.

Elitist Bastards: BastardTale

April 6, 2014September 28, 2011 by Webmaster

In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther—along with their producer/coherer Steve Shanafelt—discuss current films Senna, Abduction, Dolphin Tale, Killer Elite and Moneyball, as well as the upcoming LGBT film festival, Asheville Qfest.

Asheville City Council candidate interview: TJ Thomasson

September 28, 2011 by Caitlin Byrd

In the latest installment of our ongoing series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, Caitlin Byrd talks to TJ Thomasson about issues ranging from affordable housing to LGBT rights.

This weekend on a shoestring

September 28, 2011 by Dane Smith

Whether you like bouncing to reggae, two-stepping to classic country or spacing out to prog rock, there’s a show this weekend to satisfy your aural interests. As always, we offer more than just music, and all for a nominal fee. While you’re here, share more budget-friendly events in the comments section below.

Smart Bets web extra: Contemporary Portrait show, “Lines and Lives of the Face”

September 28, 2011 by Alli Marshall

The exhibit, featuring the works of 15 artists, hosts an opening reception at Tryon’s Upstairs Artspace on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Qfest has arrived

April 6, 2014September 28, 2011 by Ken Hanke

What is Qfest? Well, it’s Asheville’s first LGBTQ film festival — and it’s not afraid of frightening the horses. Here’s a brief look-in at the five films I’ve seen.

Get more greens

June 20, 2014September 28, 2011 by Alli Marshall

Gigi Renee and Rosanne Capone on Lexington Ave.

Asheville City Council candidate interview: Tim Peck

September 28, 2011 by Jake Frankel

In the latest installment of our ongoing series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, Jake Frankel talks to Tim Peck about issues ranging from government outsourcing and affordable housing to changes at the police department. (Audio from the interview included).