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Calcast: A podcast of community events, Aug. 21-23

August 22, 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 Aug 21-23. 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.

Letter writer: Best of WNC has gotten too big

August 22, 2015 by Letters

“But really, why not just an award for the best coffee shop or the best slice of pizza? In short, keep it short and sweet.”

Llama on the loose entertains dozens on Twitter

August 22, 2015August 22, 2015 by Hayley Benton

In case you missed the most interesting thing to happen on social media this week, an escaped llama had dozens (dozens) of Twitter users on the edges of their seats this afternoon.

Conscious party: Open Hearts Art Center’s talent show supports the nonprofit’s creative programming

August 22, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Open Hearts Art Center’s forthcoming talent show features the visual and performance art of the nonprofit organization’s members.

Amplified: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

August 22, 2015 by Jesse Hamm

Taking a break from touring as Neil Young’s current backing band, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real recently brought their adventurous brand of rock ‘n’ roll to The Grey Eagle. As an exclusive for Xpress, the band performed “Carolina” before the show.

Letter writer: Asheville’s population growth is slow and manageable

August 22, 2015 by Letters

” In fact, seven of the 10 largest cities in North Carolina are more densely populated than Asheville. “

Asheville City Council to hear public comment on short-term rentals

August 25, 2015August 22, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

Asheville City Council will return to its regular, bi-weekly meeting schedule on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Likely hot topics include changes in regulations controlling Homestay rentals and increases in fees for violating the current prohibition on short-term vacation rentals.

Affordable housing catch up: special coverage essays, all parts

August 22, 2015August 22, 2015 by Able Allen

The quest for affordable housing: an introduction to the essay project and the Bowen study showing the problems Asheville and surrounding communities face on the affordable housing question, by Tracy Rose. The following essays are part of a series in which local experts were asked: “What would it take to solve the Asheville area’s affordable … Read more