July 14, 2015 – mountainx.com

Moogfest moves to Durham

July 14, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Moogfest 2016 will be held in Durham from May 19-22, according to an article by Indyweek, which confirms rumors of the multi-venue festival’s location change today.

Local hospitals strive to thwart deadly infections

December 15, 2015July 14, 2015 by Margaret Williams

Statewide, most hospitals reduced their rates for healthcare-associated infections last year, but two deaths in Lincoln County have providers on the alert.

Show review: “The Bait Hides the Hook” at Pink Dog Creative

July 14, 2015 by Elliot Smith

Beneath all the irony and bleak comedy lies pronounced carnality, vulnerability and a tactile emphasis on figure. Jensen’s paintings engage the viewer as frames of an individual mind — intimate, nonsensical, damaged, absurd.

Letter writer: Teachers shouldn’t have to crowd-fund their medical care

July 14, 2015 by Letters

“How many teachers need to leave the system for greener pastures before the public finally says enough?”

Asheville Creative Arts stages children’s story Miss Nelson Is Missing

July 14, 2015 by Jeff Messer

Miss Nelson is Missing was “a favorite book growing up,” says ACA founder and director Robbie Jaeger. “The title is meaningful to many generations — our parents read it to us, our peers today are now reading it to their kids, and kids are loving it as much now as when it was originally published in the ’70s.” The play opens at N.C. Stage Co. on Thursday, July 16.

Small Bites: Some Like It Hot benefits The Hope Chest for Women

July 22, 2015July 14, 2015 by Gina Smith

Some Like It Hot to benefit The Hope Chest for Women Local businesses are coming together this week to sponsor Some Like It Hot, a foodcentric fundraiser for breast and gynecological cancer support organization The Hope Chest for Women. A smorgasbord of appetizers provided by Asheville restaurants and caterers, desserts from area supermarkets, Catawba Brewing … Read more

Smart bets: Colston

July 14, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Local hip-hop artist Colston releases his solo mix tape, Uppercuts, at The Grey Eagle on Thursday, July 16.

Salmon and sustainability: Chef William Dissen journeys to Alaska’s fisheries

July 21, 2015July 14, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Not only did Dissen amass tales of glacier hikes, bear sightings and filleting salmon minutes after the catch, but the chef also returned to the Market Place with a renewed dedication to inspire his team on the subject of product sourcing.