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Letter writer: Sunday Celebrations offer nonreligious alternative

March 25, 2015March 24, 2015 by Letters

“Many nonreligious persons still enjoy the experience of getting together for fellowship and discourse without using religious language.”

American Idol Caleb Johnson premieres new video for “Fighting Gravity”

March 25, 2015March 24, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Local musician Caleb Johnson, winner of the last season of American Idol, debuted a new music video for “Fighting Gravity” today on Yahoo Music.

Conscious Party: Supporting the SHE

March 30, 2015March 24, 2015 by Michael McDonald

WHAT: An Evening of Spoken Word & Cello WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 6:45 p.m. WHERE: 35 Wall St., Asheville WHY: The aSHEville Museum, a women’s cultural museum contributing to the creation of a more just and equitable world, focuses on giving women a voice and highlighting their accomplishments and experiences. To further this mission and … Read more

Elemental changes: Roaming in the Raw food truck puts down roots on South Liberty Street

May 27, 2015March 24, 2015 by Gina Smith

Elements Real Food not only gives Roaming in the Raw its very own stationary kitchen, but will provide its owners with a home base from which to grow their health-focused business.

State textbook funding woefully inadequate

March 24, 2015 by Julie Porter-Shirley

Have you noticed that prices are dropping and you can get more for less these days? We haven’t either, but our lawmakers are acting as if this were true. Our current state budget touts a $1 billion increase in educational funding, but little is said about how much of that money actually reaches classrooms. In … Read more

Rhubarb chef John Fleer nominated for ‘Best Chef in the Southeast’ award

March 24, 2015 by Hayley Benton

Over breakfast at the Beard House in Greenwich Village, James Beard Foundation president Susan Ungaro announced the final nominees for the 25th annual James Beard awards.

Among the list of names was Asheville’s own John Fleer, chef at Rhubarb, downtown’s upscale farm-to-table eatery.

Give me a break: A behind-the-scenes peek at restaurant deals

May 25, 2015March 24, 2015 by Jacqui Castle

Websites such as Groupon and local outfit Asheville Deal offer patrons an opportunity to try out, at a discounted rate, restaurants they might not otherwise venture into. It’s obvious what’s in it for diners, but why do successful local establishments opt to take part in these programs?

Keller Williams plays benefit shows for Wild South

March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Virginian easily accepted an offer from longtime friend Bob Robertson of Asheville-based Mountain Roots Management to partner with Wild South for a trio of benefit shows across the Southeast. Following consecutive nights in Birmingham, Ala., and Chattanooga, Tenn., the last of the concerts takes place at The Orange Peel on Saturday, March 28.

Hi-Wire unveils new Big Top facility

March 24, 2015 by Thom O'Hearn

Hi-Wire Brewing Co. just officially announced its second location. The brewery will build a 26,000-square-foot production facility at 2 Huntsman Place. The address may sound unfamiliar, but it’s on the edge of Biltmore Village.

Kids contribution: Learning Community — A guide to social media

March 26, 2015March 24, 2015 by Tracy Rose

When Xpress asked local educators for ideas about the focus of the annual Kids Issue, two distinct ideas rose to the top: activism and a kid’s view of the world. This week we focused on activism. We received a cornucopia of submissions, including the one you see below.