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Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 5-10

July 6, 2017July 5, 2017 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JULY 6** Burial continues its Off Topic discussion series, Wedge releases two new beers, Hi-Wire digs into its sour cellar and more local beer news.

Brie Capone plays rare full band show at The Grey Eagle

July 5, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Recent wins at Music Video Asheville and the LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition are opening doors for the local folk-soul artist.

Independence Day celebration revisited

July 6, 2017July 5, 2017 by Thomas Calder

Here’s a look at yesterday’s Fourth of July festivities, hosted by the Asheville Downtown Association. The Ingles Independence Day Celebration at Pack Square began at 2 p.m. and ran until 10 p.m. Local musician Kat Williams sang the National Anthem prior to the fireworks show. Additional musical performances included sets from Savannah Smith & Southern Soul, … Read more

Sunshine Sammies opens on South Lexington

July 5, 2017 by Nick Wilson

The ice-cream sandwich purveyor moved into its first brick-and-mortar at the end of June.

Updated map of Asheville City School district approved

July 5, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

The Asheville City Schools district follows a different boundary line than the city limits — and in some areas, the line is very different indeed. The Buncombe County Board of Education ratified an updated map of the city district on June 30. The map had previously been approved by the city school board on June 5.

Smart bets: Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch

July 5, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The summertime series showcases various forms of storytelling on Saturday mornings in July.

Chill out: Homemade ice pops take the edge off Asheville’s summer heat

July 5, 2017 by Liisa Andreassen

Local ice pop pros have creative suggestions for making cool treats at home.