October 18, 2015 – mountainx.com

Golden autumn days: LEAF recap part 1

October 18, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Some highlights from this season’s festival, including LEAF Schools & Streets performances and Spirit of NOLA acts.

Smart bets: Stephen Evans & The True Grits

October 18, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Local musician Stephen Evans and his band, The True Grits, perform a free show at French Broad Brewery Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m.

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler October 7-13: Mississippi Grind Keepers Pan Malala 99 (UPDATED)

November 11, 2015October 18, 2015 by Ken Hanke

In Theaters. This is an odd week. We get one — count it — bona fide mainstream title, one title that may be pretending to be one, and no less than three art titles, two of which are documentaries — with the third (and best) being pretty much drowned at birth by the way it’s … Read more

Screen scene: Local film news

October 18, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

This week’s roundup includes a local team participating in the 48 Day Film Project – 5 Continents, and screenings of the documentaries “Our Daily Dose” and “A Chorus In Miracles.”

Letter writer: Rich Lee understands the issues facing Asheville

October 18, 2015 by Letters

“Not only does Rich have a solid history of grassroots organizing at the neighborhood level here in West Asheville, as well as a background in finance, he also has a comprehensive understanding of the most pressing issues affecting this city.”

Smart bets: The Fantastic Violinaires

October 18, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

The musicians typically appear in educational and holy settings, clad in matching suits, but an upcoming local show brings the singers to West Asheville bar The Double Crown Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 p.m.

Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives

October 18, 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 a witchy computer game plus a book-raiser to further youth literacy.