October 31, 2017 – mountainx.com

Passage to the past: Inside the bowels of the Asheville Masonic Temple

November 3, 2017October 31, 2017 by Max Hunt

Xpress joins paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren and company as they delve into mysterious rumors of secret tunnels hidden beneath the Asheville Masonic Temple.

Small bites: Little Jumbo aims for speedy cocktails in Five Points

October 31, 2017 by Thomas Calder

Craft cocktails made quickly comes to the Five Points neighborhood. Also, The 14th annual Taste of Compassion Gala returns, the WNC Cookbook & Food Writing Festival comes back for a second year, a new cookbook celebrates local inn recipes and Nightbell and Cúrate host a benefit dinner for Homeward Bound.

‘Latitude & Longitude’ show highlights artists’ diversity and perspectives

October 31, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The exhibit of 13 local artists, representing an array of skin colors, ages, genders and backgrounds, runs through Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Asheville Area Arts Council.

Winter Court II fashion show reimagines ‘The Nutcracker’

October 31, 2017 by Lauren Stepp

Transforming the fable has required extra creativity. When it comes to music, for instance, Deven Balsam is appealing to modern sensibilities by adjusting the tempo or adding a house mix on top of a Tchaikovsky composition.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Oct. 30-Nov. 6

November 2, 2017October 31, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED NOV. 2** Hi-Wire’s Stout Bout Festival returns, Zebulon shares three custom blends made for Tasty Beverage Co. and more local beer news.

Coming up in the Nov. 1 issue, and highlights from the past week

October 31, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

It’s time to get to the polls, Buncombe voters! We’ve got your general election voter guide, with Q&A with candidates for Asheville mayor and City Council, as well as a roundup of other contested Buncombe municipal races.

Smart Bets: Fierce Fest AVL

October 31, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The inaugural “inclusive festival for feminists who play hard” is set for Nov. 3-4 at The Odditorium.

Tuesday History: Ostriches arrive in Asheville, 1902

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by Thomas Calder

On July 1, 1902, the ostrich farm opened on the corner of Merrimon and Coleman avenues. Tragedy and mayhem would ensue.