September 8, 2015 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: Give ‘bully breeds’ a chance

September 8, 2015 by Letters

“Instead of euthanizing thousands of dogs, maybe we should educate ourselves and prevent these situations altogether. “

Small bites: Bikers and burger lovers unite at Dave’s 209

September 9, 2015September 8, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Dave’s 209 is serving up burgers and hand-dipped shakes to locals and visitors in Hot Springs. Meanwhile, Asheville will soon host a soil-building class, Noble Cider’ grand-opening party and a brain-food trivia game.

Fruit Bats return with new songs, new tour

September 8, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Eric D. Johnson was last in Asheville just about a year ago — performing as EDJ, in support of his solo album of the same name — as part of Harvest Records’ Transfigurations II festival lineup. He and the regrouped Fruit Bats take the stage at The Mothlight on Friday, Sept. 11, as part of a mini-Southeast tour shoehorned in between an appearance at Savannah, Ga.’s Revival Fest and a string of West Coast dates opening for My Morning Jacket.

TacoBilly brings breakfast tacos to Haywood Road

September 25, 2015September 8, 2015 by Gina Smith

Breakfast and lunch tacos inspired by the cuisine of Austin, Texas, and Mexico will be the focus at new West Asheville eatery TacoBilly.

Theater review: “The Shape of Things” by Different Strokes

September 8, 2015 by Jeff Messer

Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective’s daring new show — Neil Labute’s The Shape Of Things — is made all the more stunning by the innovation of two different casts of actors taking on the same script.

Smart bets: Back South

September 8, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Back South’s danceable, Appalachian-crafted and blues-inspired rock set takes place at the Bywater on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.

Color Faire brings yoga, music and color throwing to Asheville

September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 by Pat Barcas

The Saturday, Sept. 12, Color Faire offers participants a chance to relax and sip a hot cacao drink before plunging themselves into yoga, music, belly dancing, flow arts and healthy food options.