August 25, 2015 – mountainx.com

LAST CALL for a nonprofit hero: $1,000 prize goes to Julian Award winner

August 25, 2015 by Jeff Fobes

Do you know a young person who works hard doing good for not much money? That deserving person may be eligible for Asheville’s first Julian Award, a $1,000 cash prize that will be given this fall at the kickoff of Mountain Xpress’ Give!Local campaign for local nonprofits.

Beer Scout: Catawba doubles down on food pairing events

August 25, 2015 by Thom O'Hearn

Whether it’s fine dining, chocolate pairings, barbecue or curry, Catawba’s new initiatives aim to show beer’s versatility with food.

Zuzu Welsh launches blues festival in Swannanoa

August 25, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

In an effort to help support and raise awareness for the professional scene of which he’s an active member, Welsh has organized the inaugural Valley Music & Cook House Blues Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29. The lineup includes Miranda Clark, The Lowdown, Hurricane Bob, Zuzu Welsh Band, Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats, and Stolen Hearts

Dreams deliver clues to better health

August 27, 2015August 25, 2015 by Lisa

Dreams bring us need-to-know messages — coded in image, story, and wordplay — for the benefit of body and mind, soul and spirit.

Zombie Float returns to Asheville this Saturday

August 28, 2015August 25, 2015 by Hayley Benton

Last September, 548 Ashevilleans joined together on the French Broad for the Tube-ocalypse Zombie Float, attempting to break the world record for most people floating in a line. Though last year’s participation fell 87 short of the goal, this year, organizers hope to breathe new life into the undead dream.

N.C.-based Cypher Univercity movement grows in Asheville

August 25, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Cypher Univercity was started in 2010 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh by MC Mike L!ve. The five year anniversary of the movement will be celebrated — along with the release of FTOLive, a new album from Free the Optimus — at The Orange Peel on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Smart bets: Free Planet Radio and The Opal String Quartet

August 25, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

The two groups’ collaborative album Global Symphony Project — recorded after receipt of a 2014 grant from the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program — will be released during a performance at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8:30 p.m.

Letter writer: Doubts grow about City Council candidates (except for one)

September 11, 2015August 25, 2015 by Letters

“Only [City Council candidate] LaVonda Payne seems to lack the kind of baggage that can stand up to further scrutiny.”

Asheville City Council increases fines for short-term rental violations

August 28, 2015August 25, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

City Council packed its chamber and then some on Tuesday, Aug. 25 as it heard public comment on two hot topics: proposed changes to the rules for Homestay guest accommodations and increased fines for violations of the city’s existing prohibition on short-term housing rentals (STRs).