January 19, 2016 – mountainx.com

Asheville names new director to Development Services Department

January 20, 2016January 19, 2016 by Jeff Fobes

Just two months after taking the reins, Development Services Director Wayne Clark will step down Jan. 22 to return to Port Orange, Fla., after that city successfully wooed him back. He had served as Port Orange’s community development director. Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson announced today that Jason Nortz will take over Clark’s position. Prior … Read more

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler January 20-26: Dirty 5th Anomalisa Boy — and Those Oscar Noms

January 31, 2016January 19, 2016 by Ken Hanke

In Theaters. Count your blessings for movies that are still playing, movies that are being brought back, and Charlie Kaufman. Otherwise, this looks like a week that might challenge last week for sheer dreadfulness and maximum awfulness — and utter suckage. Last week could indeed go down in history. And not in a good way. … Read more

Winter warmers: Comforting drinks for Asheville’s chilly season

January 21, 2016January 19, 2016 by Lea McLellan

From sipping chocolates to cayenne-infused coffees, Asheville businesses are whipping up warming drinks to chase away the winter blues.

Mountain Mayhem: parkway blues

January 19, 2016 by Gregory Ogden

Phil Cook’s Mothlight show continues commitment to N.C. music

January 19, 2016 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Durham folk rocker’s “Southland Mission” was written and recorded entirely in-state with fellow North Carolina musicians.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 19-25

January 23, 2016January 19, 2016 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**SNOW UPDATE JAN. 23** Check throughout the day for updates on inclement weather hours for Asheville breweries, beer bars, and bottle shops. Green Man brings back Dweller, Asheville Brewing debuts beers inspired by The Beatles and The Who and Burial hosts a double bottle release.

Smart bets: Django Reinhardt’s Birthday Party

January 19, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Following a home fire that immobilized two of his fingers, Django Reinhardt invented his own method of navigating the guitar’s fret board. Multiple artists celebrate his life and music at the Grey Eagle Saturday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m.

Letter writer: Anyone want to stage a Civil War play?

January 19, 2016 by Letters

“Do we have a theater in Asheville that would love to perform this amusing and history-filled play?”