November 17, 2015 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: WPVM has become drain on MAIN

November 18, 2015November 17, 2015 by Letters

“I can only hope that those who are leading MAIN today remember the purpose it was founded for.”

I-26 Connector hearing packs the room, DOT asks for input

November 20, 2015November 17, 2015 by Hayley Benton

After more than two decades of discussion, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is getting the ball rolling on the long-debated Interstate 26 Connector project, intended to improve traffic flow and bring the Asheville highway system up to current Interstate standards.

Forest Service meeting advances on Nantahala and Pisgah conservation campaign

November 17, 2015 by Pat Barcas

The U.S. Forest Service sought further information on Monday, Nov. 16 in the early stages of its forest plan, which aims to classify select rivers and lands in the Nantahala and Pisgah forests as further protected under stricter levels of conservation.

Small bites: Oskar Blues Big Money Chili-onaire cook-off promotes ‘do-goodery’

November 17, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Oskar Blues’ CAN’d Aid Foundation is seeking competitive talents for its chili cook-off in Brevard. Meanwhile, FEAST and Asheville Middle School team up for a pie fundraiser; MetroWines’ Anita Riley invites two women behind Hi-Wire Brewing’s branding to the shop; Smiling Hara Tempeh’s Hempeh makes its way to grocery shelves; and Lex 18 hosts an Appalachian-themed evening.

North Carolina Writers’ Network celebrates 30th anniversary at fall conference in Asheville

November 17, 2015 by Alli Marshall

“We try to honor the local literary of whatever locale we happen to be in that year,” says Nort Carolin Writers’ Network Executive Director Ed Southern. The three-day fall conference rotates locations throughout the state and this year it returns to Asheville, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore Friday to Sunday, Nov. 20-22.

Smart bets: Asheville Symphony Orchestra

November 17, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Led by ASO music director and conductor Daniel Meyer, the show takes place at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 17-23

November 20, 2015November 17, 2015 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED NOV. 20** Small batches galore at Burial and Highland, Pisgah’s Chocolatized Vortex II ready for preorder and the return of Shelton Bros. imports.

Lexington Corner Market to open downtown in 2016

November 17, 2015 by Cindy Kunst

Adorn Salon & Boutique owner Rebecca Hecht has plans to bring a new convenience market to the downtown area.

Theater Review: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Attic Salt Theatre Company

November 18, 2015November 17, 2015 by Jeff Messer

Nineteenth century Russian theater and 21st century satire come together for laughs and a dose of self-examination. The inspired meeting takes place in Attic Salt Theatre Company’s intimate production of Christopher Durang Tony-winning play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Tales from the Trail: Local AT thru-hiker publishes reflective novel

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 by Hayley Benton

Standing on top of Mt. Katahdin, with more than 2,000 miles of trail behind him, local Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Gary Sizer already knew his journey wasn’t yet over. A little over a year after his return from Maine, his reflective novel Where’s the Next Shelter? is now available.