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Back of House: Alyssa Mikus of Miami Nights

November 24, 2015 by Thom O'Hearn

Back of House is a new monthly column from former Xpress Beer Scout writer Thom O’Hearn profiling local chefs and brewers.

In photos: The 23rd annual lighting of the Ingles Giving Tree

November 24, 2015 by Pat Barcas

MANNA FoodBank erected a 10-ton structure of food donated by Ingles Markets for its annual kick off to the holiday season. Click through for a photo gallery from Pat Barcas.

Thanksgiving wine pairing ideas from Asheville experts

November 24, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

Whether your preference swings to white or red, four Asheville oenophiles have suggestions for perfect wines to grace the Thanksgiving table.

Asheville Vaudeville finds a new home at Toy Boat Community Art Space

November 24, 2015 by Timothy Burkhardt

Dapper and diabolical master of ceremonies Onkel Woland is part of variety show Asheville Vaudeville, which returns to Toy Boat Community Art Space Saturday, Nov. 28 for a night of clowning, comedy, puppetry and burlesque.

Smart bets: DubConscious

November 24, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

The Ooga Booga Shooga Giving Thanks Family Reunion Shows mini-tour stops at New Mountain Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m., with Piper Street Sound and Free Radio opening and Futexture wrapping up the night with an electronic set.

Letter writer: Who has their hands on local housing crisis?

November 24, 2015 by Letters

“This is a crisis of epic sadness that a city that supports tourism is not willing to support its residents!”

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 24-30

November 27, 2015November 24, 2015 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED NOV. 26** Highland releases Black Watch, Burial hosts its annual Thanksgiving potluck and Bourbon County spreads through town.

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler November 25-December 1: Brooklyn Trumbo Frankenstein Dinosaur Creed

November 25, 2015November 24, 2015 by Ken Hanke

In Theaters. This week we get three new mainstream titles and two art titles — and though I’ve seen none of the mainstream ones, I’ll say that the art titles are the things to watch, because I have seen those and they are among the best films of the year. No fooling. It’s one of … Read more

Land of Sky’s Living Healthy program offers path to better living

November 24, 2015 by Nicki Glasser

For Western North Carolina residents with chronic health problems, help is nearby. Mars Hill resident Peggy McConnell has several chronic conditions, including atrial fibrillation, which wakes her up in the night. Although she is receiving regular medical care, last May, McConnell decided to get extra help: She enrolled in Living Healthy, a six-week workshop sponsored by the Land of Sky Regional Council, a multicounty agency … Read more