Many think that if Asheville had an official beer, it would be an IPA. So when the Asheville Brewers Alliance chose a style to brew together for Asheville Beer Week, many thought an IPA was a given. Instead, ABA members brewed a Belgian-style beer known as a saison. What is a saison? The answer is … Read more
There is no reason why our society, in the 21st century, should face the dangerous risks associated with irresponsible management of coal ash. The EPA has labeled the two coal-ash ponds at the Lake Julian Progress/Duke utility plant as “High Hazard Potential.” This means, specifically, that a breach of the dam would likely result in … Read more
The local restaurant scene, like most of Asheville culture, could use a good-natured ribbing every now and then. And who better to take up the task than the Magnetic Theatre, another group of passionate locals? When the Theatre, founded in 2009, shut down its physical location in the River Arts District last March, some worried … Read more
Thai Basil in the Grove Arcade is closed, but it will soon reopen as Thai Tara. Tony Pornchinda of Charlotte recently purchased the business with some partners, and he says it will reopen in a couple of weeks. Pornchinda used to own a restaurant in Charlotte called Thai Cuisine. Thai Basil remains open in Black … Read more
Openings Nomatic Studios music mastering services. http://www.nomaticstudio.com. 512-0013. (Pictured.) Closings The Health Adventure closes July 14. 800 Brevard Road, #620 Subway, 33 Battery Park Ave. Next week Coming up next week, we’ll have a look at Cherokee Journey, a new website that aims to paint a fuller picture of the Cherokee people and its history. … Read more
The Asheville coal plant is the largest coal-burning power plant in Western North Carolina. Ten percent of the coal burned there becomes the toxic waste referred to as “coal ash.” One of the wonderful things about living in Asheville is our ability to enjoy our magnificent natural surroundings, such as the beautiful rivers. I know … Read more
Andy Warhol, Barbara Kruger, Robert Mapplethorpe, Willem de Kooning, Cy Twombly, Keith Haring, Martin Puryear, Jenny Holzer, Carl Andre and William Eggleston — it sounds like a litany from an art school student trying to impress someone at a party. It’s really a selection of works from the Emily Fisher Landau collection that has made … Read more
There was light, and sound, and action, and one quick weekend to complete masterful short films. Though the 48 Hour Film Project has come and gone for yet another year, the fruits of its labors remain. More to the point, the end results of the labors of 24 teams who began the endeavor, 19 who … Read more
"Rebecca Pronsky could probably sing the phone book and bring out subtle nuances in the listings with her penetrating voice," said Blurt Magazine of the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter-guitarist. And Northern Sky said her sound is "as if The Smiths relocated to Nashville." Which is cool, but absurd, because just try to get a Smith to Asheville, … Read more
If you missed the well-matched pairing earlier this year of local bluegrass-rock outfit Brushfire Stankgrass and Richmond, Va.-based rock-funk-jam ensemble The Shack Band, you're in luck. The two groups will reunite on the Emerald Lounge stage on Thursday, July 11. "Their last date together resulted in extensive jamming between the two bands (the first time … Read more
