October 20, 2015 – mountainx.com

City Council candidate forum du jour: League of Women Voters

October 21, 2015October 20, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

Though they share many of the same policy positions and goals for Asheville, each of the six city council candidates still in the race must now highlight for voters the qualities and experiences that make him or her unique. At the latest candidate forum, candidates worked to differentiate themselves from their competitors.

Letter writer: Council primary reveals ‘Progressives in Name Only’

October 20, 2015 by Letters

“Hate to break this to those authentic progressives still attempting to steer Asheville left, but you’ve already lost. A quick glance at our blooming skyline and campaign donor trails reveals who’s really in charge.”

Smoke on the water: Blind Pig Supper Club hits the coast

October 20, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

At a recent “research dinner” hosted by Asheville’s Blind Pig Supper Club, the mountains met the coast for a groundbreaking chefs’ collaboration and hands-on exploration of seafood sources.

Only in a Fairy Tale

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Brent Brown

Lowland Hum works on collaborations large and small

October 20, 2015 by Jonathan Rich

The husband-and-wife ambient folk duo returns to North Carolina — their home state — for a show at The Grey Eagle Sunday, Oct. 25. The Collection, from Greensboro, will back Lowland Hum onstage.

Small bites: Chicken Salad Chick

October 20, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

A Chicken Salad Chick franchise is headed to Asheville. Meanwhile, Dobra Tea is planning its Communi-Tea Festival, and MetroWines is raising money for LBGTQ empowerment.

Smart bets: Benefit for the UN Refugee Agency

October 20, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

New Mountain hosts the music and belly dancing performances — a benefit for the United Nations Refugee Agency — on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.

An interview with LEAF performer Marcel Anton

October 20, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Asheville-based musician and composer Marcel Anton answered questions in the LEAF press lounge on Saturday. He discussed his history in the music business and his plans for a forthcoming album.