Thomas Wolfe as a significant tourist draw is not so remote a possibility, and has precedent in the Asheville of the 1930s. According to Christian Edwards of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Look Homeward, Angel attracted many visitors eager to see for themselves the “cool sweet magic of starred mountain night, the huge attentiveness of dark, … Read more
What is this, target practice? In that case, go long next time. To Pastor Keith A. Ogden: your “argument” has been countered so many times, it has become redundant and boring [“What's Next, Polygamy Benefits?” March 27 Xpress]. Biblical marriage consists not only of polygamy, but also rape, slavery, pedophilia, incest, murder and an assortment … Read more
Two health-care providers went public on April 4: If all goes well, local nonprofit CarePartner’s affiliation with Mission Health — the state's sixth-largest system — will be official by October. The plan makes practical sense, according to Tracy Buchanan, the nonprofit’s CEO and president. "We’re not in dire straits financially,” she said. “This is not … Read more
The connection between The Cave Singers’ vocals and their guitar lines is among the most satisfying in all of indie rock. It might surprise first-time listeners when they figure out that these elements are crafted by different people. It will likely shock these novices again when they learn that these alternately mystical and menacing Seattle … Read more
Celebrate both diversity and haute couture at the World Fashion Show. Stylists from Ananda Hair Salon team with local makeup artists, fashion designers and photographers for a collaborative fashion event with designs inspired by various cultures: Japan, Africa, Spain, Iceland, Russia, France and the U.S. are all represented. Twenty models, seven photographers and a videographer … Read more
There are many signs of spring around Asheville — the return of the downtown gallery crawls, hula-hoopers and outdoor seating. And this: Curve Studios 2013 Spring Open House Weekend and Twilight Party. The open house is a chance to visit the River Arts District studios belonging to Curve building artists (work includes textiles, button art, … Read more
Singer-songwriter Ryan Sheffield and his band headline a night of local indie-rock. Sheffield and company recently released Telescope, an album's worth of songs that rock, Pogues-like, at turns thoughtful and tipsy. The frontman's delivery is both lithe and raspy, his lyrics skip and glide like boozy poetry, as poignant as they are fun. And each … Read more
The big news for rock/soul/groove outfit The Broadcast is that they recently finished recording a new studio album (at Echo Mountain, naturally) and will be releasing it this summer. But, because this is a band that rests little and moves lots, instead of taking it easy before that album launch, they've announced a spring tour … Read more
Many people advocating for more animal legislature have good hearts but almost no practical experience in breeding, raising, training animals or any other form of animal husbandry [“Protect Our Puppies,” March 27 Xpress]. Second, please don't interchange the terms puppy mills and dog breeders. I have known people in the dog-show business most of my … Read more
Local singer-songwriter Nikki Talley is "a hardworking, energetic, mountain girl with a big voice,” so goes her press. A year ago, with her husband, Jason Sharp, she set out in a van named Blue Bell to tour full-time. Their travels have led them all around the region (upcoming shows see Talley and Sharp heading off … Read more
