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Letter writer: How did ‘progressive’ become ‘godless’?

December 27, 2016 by Letters

“Progressives work for policies that will create prosperity for the country and help everyone to benefit from it. I don’t see how this can be considered ‘godless’ or ‘atheistic.’ “

Tuesday History: The hermit of Dixieland

July 19, 2017December 27, 2016 by Thomas Calder

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial recently acquired a series of letters written by Frank Wolfe, older brother of Thomas Wolfe. Frank is portrayed as Steve Gant in Look Homeward, Angel. He was the last member of the Wolfe family to live in the Old Kentucky Home, at 48 Spruce St. Frank played a crucial role in keeping … Read more

Great endings & fresh starts: Final days to help Give!Local nonprofits

December 28, 2016December 27, 2016 by Xpress Staff

As the two-month campaign nears its close, donations are surging toward the philanthropic project’s second-year goal of $60,000. Anyone thinking about making a donation is urged to do so quickly. The effort to raise funds for 47 outstanding WNC nonprofits ends at the stroke of midnight, Dec. 31.

Small bites: New Year’s Eve dinner happenings

December 27, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Whether you’re in Asheville, Hendersonville, Marshall or Saluda, Western North Carolina is planning a host of tasty New Year’s Eve options.

Setting your intention for 2017: New Year’s Eve workshops

December 27, 2016 by Kate Lundquist

A variety of intention-setting yoga workshops on New Year’s Eve will help participants create and keep their resolutions for the new year.

Fiddler Jamie Laval brings Celtic Christmas to Asheville and Tryon

December 27, 2016 by Bill Kopp

For several years now, Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval has crafted a special December program for audiences. He presents “Celtic Christmas,” a family-friendly performance that showcases not only Christmas traditions, but observances of older pagan rituals centered around winter solstice.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 27-Jan. 2

December 29, 2016December 27, 2016 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED DEC. 29** Asheville area breweries close out 2016 and ring in 2017 with new beers.

Smart bets: Stuart Ross and the Temp Agency

December 27, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The Friday, Dec. 30, performance at the Burnsville Town Center is a homecoming show for Ross, who grew up in the Western North Carolina locale.