June 1, 2015 – mountainx.com

Buncombe commissioners to hold public hearing on 2016 budget

June 2, 2015June 1, 2015 by Hayley Benton

At the Tuesday, June 2, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, county staff will review the proposed 2016 budget, hear an economic development proposal and discuss seeking advice on a Woodfin firing range.

Small Bites: Asheville Negroni Week 2015

June 1, 2015 by Gina Smith

Asheville bartenders raise money for local charities through Asheville Negroni Week; Dough closes its market and expands classroom offerings; Great Harvest Bread Co. comes to South Asheville; and Monte’s Sub Shop in Hendersonville opens a taproom. Plus check out local tea events for June.

Strive not to drink and drive

June 1, 2015 by Brent Brown

Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics let their sweet soul simmer

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 by Patrick Wall

As a title, It’s About Time — Ruby Velle & the Soulphonic’s 2012 debut — is polysemantic: an announcement of the band as a sharp young voice and an acknowledgement of good timing.

Smart bets: Spring Fling Rock ’n’ Roll Sock Hop

June 1, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

The party, with eats by Pho Ya Belly food truck, kicks off at The Bywater on Friday, June 5, with feisty rock band Red Honey starting at 9 p.m. and DJ Biig Poppa taking over at 11 p.m.

Calcast: A podcast of community events, May 29-31

June 1, 2015 by Ms. Amandi

Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of May 29-31. Listen to Bombshell-ter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. EST featuring the best trip hop, electronica, chillwave and dreampop music — only on WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM.

Michael Kane brings Shibori to West Asheville

July 30, 2015June 1, 2015 by Jane Morrell

Michael Kane Studio is where Kane creates his clothes by using the Japanese dyeing technique Shibori, a method of binding and/or stitching a fabric so that the restricted areas absorb the dye to make irregular patterns and shapes.