December 4, 2015 – mountainx.com

DeBruhl announces run against Newman for chair of Buncombe Commissioners

December 4, 2015 by Hayley Benton

DeBruhl will likely face off against Commissioner Brownie Newman, who was elected vice chair of the Board earlier this week and announced his intent to run for chair earlier this year.

Let’s move from ‘Pit of Despair’ to Asheville’s ‘Red Brick District’

December 4, 2015 by Xpress Contributor

“To those purely in favor of a park, be careful what you ask for. The idea of a park across from the basilica is wonderful. However, there are very substantial downsides that are being completely overlooked in the dialogue.”

Home, sweet home: Mountain Housing Opportunities celebrates The Villas at Fallen Spruce Apartments

December 7, 2015December 4, 2015 by Max Hunt

In its latest efforts to increase the availability of affordable housing, the nonprofit organization Mountain Housing Opportunities hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift registry drive Thursday evening at its brand new apartment complex, The Villas at Fallen Spruce Apartments, just off New Leicester Highway. MHO staff, partner organizations, sponsors, local and state government officials were … Read more

IamAVL debuts new Echo Sessions video featuring Jon Stickley Trio

December 4, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Jon Stickley Trio - iamavl Echo Sessions

For the 14th installment of the IamAVL original series, Echo Sessions, local act the Jon Stickley Trio performed an intimate in-studio, live-streamed show.

Ole Shakey’s to host food-focused benefit for Bountiful Cities

December 4, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

Now in its second year, Bountiful Cities’ Put Your Hoe Down fundraising event on Saturday, Dec. 5, will feature food by celebrated local chefs, cocktails, live music and dancing.

At home in Shiloh: Venerable community fights encroachment

December 4, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

As development pressure increases all over Asheville, the historic African-American enclave of Shiloh remains vigilant about protecting its residential character. One recent showdown over zoning demonstrated that Shiloh’s community plan, developed by neighborhood leaders and ratified by City Council in 2010, is an effective tool for fighting commercial encroachment into residential areas.

Theater review: Chasing Rainbows: The Road To Oz at Flat Rock Playhouse

December 4, 2015 by Jeff Messer

This world premiere of Flat Rock Playhouse’s dazzling new musical, Chasing Rainbows: The Road To Oz, embodies the classic Hollywood movies of the 1930s. It looks and feels like Broadway musicals of old, while also being fresh and new.

DeBruhl announces run against Newman for chair of Buncombe Commissioners

Let’s move from ‘Pit of Despair’ to Asheville’s ‘Red Brick District’

IamAVL debuts new Echo Sessions video featuring Jon Stickley Trio

At home in Shiloh: Venerable community fights encroachment

Theater review: Chasing Rainbows: The Road To Oz at Flat Rock Playhouse

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