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Asheville City Council gives the boot to animal entertainment

July 29, 2015July 28, 2015 by Hayley Benton

After the U.S. Cellular Center decided to prohibit wild and exotic animal performances in January, the Asheville City Council decided to consider prohibiting these types of events from all city venues. A revision to the city’s animal ordinance, banning circuses and other wild animal entertainment, was passed at the Tuesday, July 28 meeting.

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler July 1-7: Me and Earl and Magic Mike Terminator Overnight

August 13, 2015July 28, 2015 by Ken Hanke

The big question on everyone’s mind — or so I’m told — is whether or not Der Arnold can take down those dinosaurs that have been ruling box office for three weeks.

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler June 3-9: Lambert & Mercy Insidious Spy Entourage

August 13, 2015July 28, 2015 by Ken Hanke

In Theaters. When the biggest thing — mainstream at least — this week is a Melissa McCarthy spy comedy you know that you’re still a week away from CGI dinosaurs. It is not, however, your only option. There are two other mainstream options — and two art titles. Frankly, I’d lean toward the art titles … Read more

Letter writer: Silver lining found in vapor trend

July 28, 2015 by Letters

“I did consider one silver lining after reading Mountain Xpress’ article on the vapor inhalation trend — perhaps the number of butts being tossed to the ground on an endless basis will start to decrease!”

Small bites: Local couple gets set to open new vegan lunch service

July 28, 2015 by Gina Smith

A new vegan lunch service opens in August, Farm Burger hosts a raffle to benefit ASAP and five local restaurants win recognition from Wine Spectator magazine. Plus food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about his latest favorite dish — grit cakes at Louise’s Kitchen.

Asheville City Council gives the boot to animal entertainment

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler July 1-7: Me and Earl and Magic Mike Terminator Overnight

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler June 3-9: Lambert & Mercy Insidious Spy Entourage

Letter writer: Silver lining found in vapor trend

Small bites: Local couple gets set to open new vegan lunch service

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