September 27, 2015 – mountainx.com

In photos: Taste of Our Carolina Foothills food and wine event

September 27, 2015 by Pat Barcas

Foodies and wine lovers braved the drizzle Sunday, Sept. 27, for the second Taste of Our Carolina Foothills, a food and wine event held at Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon. About 45 food and beverage artisans were present from the foothills and surrounding areas 60 miles east of Asheville. Restaurants, bakeries, wineries, distilleries, craft breweries, cheese makers and specialty … Read more

Bombs Away

September 27, 2015 by Brent Brown

Governor’s visit highlights early childhood development, business and education

September 27, 2015 by Tracy Rose

“If we don’t have the early childhood development, then we don’t have the first-, second-graders reading at sufficient levels or doing basic math at sufficient levels; then by third grade, if they’re not at sufficient levels, we know we’ve lost them most likely for life,” Gov. Pat McCrory told the crowd.

Letter writer: Development near Basilica would destroy integrity of masterpiece

September 27, 2015 by Letters

“A green space, for the use of all citizens and visitors, will enhance the beauty of this area rather than destroy it with yet another hotel and parking garage.”

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler September 23-29: Meet the Hotel Intern Pawn Inferno

October 4, 2015September 27, 2015 by Ken Hanke

If it wasn’t for the art titles, this week would look pretty grim — especially when compared with last week which was at least respectable. This is an entirely different can of worms. Others may feel differently.

Screen scene: Local film news

September 27, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

Twice a month, the Asheville Popcorn Movie Group gathers at a local theater to watch a new release and then discuss the film over a meal at a nearby restaurant. The Meetup.com group began in May 2009 as a way to have fun, discuss movies and meet new people.

Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives

September 27, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features one woman’s quest to revive her elders’ traditions and a West Asheville server’s full-fledged street festival.

Letter writer: Consider donating wood from tree-trimming

September 27, 2015 by Letters

“This winter is predicted to be especially cold, and your donation, which will only require a few minutes of your time to make a phone call or send an email, can make a huge difference in the lives of local families.”

Conscious party: Tim Freke’s spirituality talk to benefit nonprofits fighting hunger

September 27, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

A portion of proceeds from the spirituality event will go to Jubilee Community Church’s Hunger Fund, which benefits local nonprofits MANNA FoodBank, Meals on Wheels and Loving Food Resources.

Acoustic Asheville: Christopher Paul Stelling

September 27, 2015 by Jesse Hamm

New York-based singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling released his most recent album, Labor Against Waste, earlier this year. His tour brought him to The Mothlight Sept. 3. Before that show, he performed two songs with Julia Christgau for Xpress.