May 30, 2012 – mountainx.com

Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Fest approaches

April 6, 2014May 30, 2012 by Mackensy Lunsford

Looking for the meatiest of all meaty events? With great music, too? Head to Tryon on June 8 and 9 for a smorgasbord of pig, fair food and music.

Asheville Argus: Parking

April 6, 2014May 30, 2012 by Max Cooper

What better symbol of the status quo than a parking lot? It’s always there, and it’s kind of ugly, and most of us never think about it. But we still drive our cars into the city and leave them somewhere while we do our business.

This weekend on a shoestring

May 30, 2012 by Dane Smith

This weekend brings mermaid parades, live music, bike tours and pets. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost local entertainment.

Preservation Society shows support for Basilica

May 30, 2012 by Max Cooper

The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County gathered Tuesday at Asheville’s Basilica of Saint Lawrence to give a show of support for the historic site.

Good night, Doc

May 30, 2012 by Kim Ruehl

By now, you’ve probably heard music legend Arthel “Doc” Watson died last night at the age of 89. He was surrounded by friends and family near his home in North Carolina. I’ve been trying to think of how best to mark his passing — a musician who redefined the way an instrument was played, but who also always, without exception, delivered the music for the sake of the music.

Sink it and drink it (that’s golf and beer) on Thursday

May 30, 2012 by Rebecca Sulock

This could be you at the first putt-putt pub crawl, sponsored by Xpress and Sweet Tee Mini Golf.

Busk Break: Mary Kate performs Monti’s “Csárdás”

May 30, 2012 by Steve Shanafelt

This New Jersey-based busker rips Monti’s masterpiece right out of Lady Gaga’s hands.

In the public interest: Community radio rides the waves of change

March 11, 2015May 30, 2012 by Michael Hopping

On the radio airwaves, clashes between financial and broadly defined educational interests are common. But local public-affairs broadcasters don’t allow a lack of deep pockets to prevent their messages from getting out. (image by John Zara, photos by Max Cooper)