January 15, 2015 – mountainx.com

‘State of Downtown Asheville’ address: Parking, safety improvements needed; busking debate looms

June 4, 2015January 15, 2015 by Jake Frankel

In the years ahead, Asheville Downtown Association Board President Adrian Vassallo wants the nonprofit to help cultivate a “dynamic downtown of innovation, business and opportunity for all,” he says. “Not just a downtown playground for visitors.”

Through the Melting Glass: Two glassblowing businesses open

January 16, 2015January 15, 2015 by Kyle Sherard

Not one, but two glassblowing businesses — Crucible Glassworks and Lexington Glassworks — are opening up this week in the Asheville area.

All-female A-B Tech culinary team advances to national championship

January 15, 2015January 15, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

With a menu spotlighting the products of Asheville-area farmers, a team of culinary students from A-B Tech won the American Culinary Federation’s Student Team Regional Championship for the Southeast at the Southeast Regional Competition held Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11, in Atlanta. The win advances the group to compete at the national level later this summer. … Read more

Debate should include what responders do to protect and serve us

January 15, 2015 by Letters

Watching the video of the death of Eric Garner in New York was disturbing. The decision by the district attorney or grand jury not to indict confuses me. The only good to come of this may be the public debate on arrest procedures and appropriate use of force. I also truly believe those New York … Read more

Erotica Asheville opens at The Asheville Loft

January 15, 2015 by Kyle Sherard

Suffice it to say, these aren’t your average studio sketches. So what are they? They’re both hard to look at and hard to look away from.

Five (or more) questions with Kate Voegele

January 15, 2015 by Alli Marshall

No need to worry about a low-energy performance from singer-songwriter Kate Voegele. The Ohio-born musician and actress (she starred on “One Tree Hill” for four seasons) is currently on a tour sponsored by LUNA bar. So, nine grams of protein: check. Gluten free: check. Amped up, pop-savvy songs: check. Voegele is on the road in … Read more

Moogfest reportedly considering move to Durham

January 15, 2015January 15, 2015 by Jake Frankel

The Indy Week is reporting that Moogfest “is looking to relocate to downtown Durham in April 2016,” according to “several independent sources” who go unnamed in the story.

Asheville Wing War approaches its fourth year of competition

August 4, 2015January 15, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

So far, confirmed warriors include Mojo Taco Lounge, Luella’s Bar-B-Que, Haywood Lounge, the Social, Foggy Mountain Brewpub, Scully’s Bar and Grill, King James Public House, Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Creekside Taphouse and the Barleycorn. A few additional competitor slots remain, and three of the listed participants — Barleycorn, Moe’s and Creekside — are in the game to defend a title.