Day: July 16, 2013
“Invasive Species” takes over Satellite Gallery
North Carolina is no stranger to invasive species, as anyone who’s faced the steady encroachment of kudzu can tell you. But its often easy to forget that humans are among the most invasive species on the planet, often aiding other pests, whether we realize it or not. Invasive Species, an art show envisioned by local … Read more
No more meister nice guy
Since it first opened in 1995, Burgermeister's has forged new territory for Asheville restaurants. It closed Saturday, July 13, but could reopen somewhere else, says co-owner Tom Gaddy. The restaurant started as a burger counter downtown when other storefronts were empty. Then, Gaddy took a few years' break from the business before reopening in nascent … Read more
Keep up the great job
I am writing this letter about the great job that the Montford Players do. They do a great job doing Shakespeare plays. Montfod park players is a must-see. The staff and actors are very down to earth and easy going. I would recommend to anyone who loves theater to check them out. I can almost … Read more
What comes around
It’s a night at the symphony and a night at the theater, says Dominic Aquilino, assistant director of Asheville Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of Carousel. He means it’s like an evening out at both venues at the same time, because this version of the classic musical includes 30 musicians on stage, led by Asheville Symphony … Read more
Our air, our water
Summertime is a time to be outside. Whether it's a barbecue with the family or a raft down the river with friends, I love taking advantage of our beautiful mountain and river surroundings. And I know that that’s a shared love, with many tourists coming in town to also experience this beauty. I want to … Read more
Asheville Zipline event raises $39,000 for Autism Society of North Carolina
On June 2, Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures and Treetops Adventure Park hosted and sponsored the second annual Wells Fargo Zipping for Autism. The event generated more than $39,000 for the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) through more than 30 teams of 10 participants each and a significant increase in sponsorship support. All of the … Read more
Constant Hitmaker
For a rock ‘n’ roller, Kurt Vile is a pretty perfect name. Like Johnny Rotten or Captain Beefheart before him, the rising indie rock star has a moniker that suggests an edgy aloofness toward social norms, a willingness to disgust the disapproving in order to achieve his artistic goals. But unlike those forebears, Vile’s stage … Read more
