December 13, 2016 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: Brother Wolf is asking the right questions

December 14, 2016December 13, 2016 by Letters

“And so, Asheville Vegan Outreach nudges folks here and across the state toward the compassionate choice by informing, advising, and even teaching how to eat and live healthy and humanely. Their commitment is to ‘uncompromised compassion’!”

Portuguese-influenced Fill My Cup Café opens in South Asheville

December 13, 2016 by Nick Wilson

Saturday, Dec. 17, marks the grand opening of Fill My Cup Café, a Portuguese-inspired café nestled near the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in South Asheville.

IN PHOTOS: Downtown merchant windows reflect the holidays

December 13, 2016 by Adam McMillan

The Downtown Holiday Windows Contest, held by the Asheville Downtown Association, features an annual theme: this year’s is “Light up the holidays.”

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 13-19

December 18, 2016December 13, 2016 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED DEC. 18** Thirsty Monk gets in the Star Wars spirit, Twin Leaf collaborates with Friends of the Smokies and more.

City of Asheville acknowledges lack of public notice for ADU task force meetings

December 13, 2016 by Virginia Daffron

The city of Asheville acknowledged today in an email that it had not provided public notice of meeting dates, times and locations for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Task Force, but that it plans to do so for all similar City Council-appointed advisory committees in the future.

Tuesday History: Police chief reflects on Will Harris murders, 66 years afterwards

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 by Thomas Calder

On March 27, 1972, former Asheville Chief of Police (1905-1907), Silas G. Bernard, sent a 10-page letter to local attorney John C. Cheeseborough recounting the events of the night of the Will Harris murders, and the subsequent manhunt. Bernard was 96 years old when he composed the letter. Below are excerpts from Bernard’s written recollection. For those interested … Read more

Small bites: Bomba refreshes its menu

December 13, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Bomba adds new items to its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Also, Katie Button offers a cooking demonstration, Rezaz hosts its final Sofra Sunday, Metro Wines provides free wine samples and Olive or Twist announces it will close for good in January.

Updated: Tuesday Funk Jam to bring out the funk in support of Bob Moog Foundation and Give!Local

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 by Xpress Staff

Come on out and shake your hips to local funk music while supporting a good cause at the Asheville Music Hall’s Funk Jam Benefit for the Bob Moog Foundation on Tuesday, Dec. 13 (tonight) at 11 p.m. This special benefit edition of the well-loved weekly funk music jam offers an easy way to donate to … Read more

The Travelin’ McCourys bring their Bluegrass Ball to Asheville

December 13, 2016 by O Ryne Warner

The Travelin’ McCourys’ perform, as part of the Bluegrass Ball with Andy Thorn, Travis Book and Jon Stickley, at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16.

Local experts offer tips for managing holiday stress

December 13, 2016 by Emily Ferron

Local professionals agree on the importance of gratitude, self-care and boundaries in maintaining a sense of well-being throughout the holiday season.