Top Dogs: The Feral Chihuahuas
- Volume 21
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Cover Design Credit:
Lori Deaton
Cover Photography Credit:
Tim Robinson
Were it not for a pack of Mexican dogs terrorizing Waynesville, Asheville's Feral Chihuahuas might have been called Kumquat. The sketch comedy troupe celebrates its 10-year anniversary with two shows at Asheville Community Theatre.
arts
Marco Benevento TICKET GIVEAWAY
Xpress is giving away a pair of tickets to this show. To win, find this post on our Facebook page and follow the instructions. If the producer tends to be…Smart bets: Amandla
Power, or “Amandla,” exists in “every fiber of the living experience,” according to Claude Coleman Jr. (formerly of Ween), who christened his band with the Zulu word. In live format,…Michelle Baker publishes non-traditional novel The Canoe
Local author Michelle Baker writes poems that sometimes reach 15 or 20 pages in length. But when one hit the 40-page mark, “I thought, ‘This isn’t going to stop anytime…Wayfaring Strangers traces the evolution of Appalachian music
When Fiona Ritchie (the presenter of NPR’s long-running program, “The Thistle and the Shamrock”) first came to North Carolina, “people heard my accent and they’d say, ‘Oh, I’m Scots-Irish,’” she…The Feral Chihuahuas turn 10
Were it not for a roving pack of wild Mexican dogs terrorizing the cats, chickens and goats outside Waynesville, one of Asheville’s premier sketch comedy troupes would have been called…Smart bets: Jug-Baby
Jug-Baby: An Autobiography follows the plight of a youth whose parents inadvertently strip their baby of gender and identity after attempting to mold the child into a circus attraction that…Smart bets: Balsam Range
Balsam Range “thoughtfully and respectfully adopted the name of a majestic range of mountains” near the band’s hometown in Haywood County, but the bluegrass ensemble’s reverence for Western North Carolina…Wyatt Cenac: from UNC to a career in comedy
The performer, best-known as a correspondent and writer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” unveils a brand-new stand-up act at The Millroom on Friday, Nov. 14.State of the Arts: Rob Amberg at Pink Dog Creative
For 41 years, photographer Rob Amberg has kept an acute documentary eye on Madison County. With his camera, he’s created an insightful, ongoing narrative that’s familiar yet analytical of every…
food
Small Bites: Taste of Asheville 2014
Asheville Independent Restaurants readies for Taste of Asheville, WNC Health Advocates hosts a fundraising dinner, King Daddy's adds breakfast, Loretta's goes late-night and Black Mountain Ciderworks throws a Rabelaisian Feast.Beer Scout: Cold Mountain and more
You never know when winter will hit in Asheville. This year, with early November snow, it seems the upcoming release of Cold Mountain from Highland Brewery is right on time.…
living
Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference brings nutrition experts to Asheville
Nutrition experts from across the country are gathering in Asheville Friday-Sunday, Nov. 14-16. One of the reasons the conference is being held in Asheville is that our local restaurants are…In the spirit: Local screening of Darvich’s films about the Dalai Lama
The Masonic Temple will host the North Carolina premiere screening of two films by director Khashyar Darvich: Dalai Lama Awakening and Compassion in Action.
news
Food, friends and empowerment
As the sun dipped behind a mountain ridge on Sunday, Nov. 2, the Asheville Friends Meeting House began to fill with people, with conversation and with the smell of roasted…What was N.C.’s jury-trial ballot amendment about?
North Carolina voters did more than move representatives around Nov. 4: They voted on an amendment to the state constitution that could possibly have major repercussions for criminal justice procedure.…A deeper dive into the Democratic blue: Analysis of Buncombe Commission, NC House elections
Despite rightward-streaming state and federal political currents, Buncombe County stood out on election night as a small sea of Democratic blue. In several important local races, Democratic candidates toppled Republican…2014 election results: Buncombe goes blue
Buncombe County Democrats had a big night, winning several key local races by razor thin margins. (Photo by Pat Barcas)
opinion
Nonvoter
Asheville Disclaimer 11/12/14
Newly elected 2nd-grade class senator clearly can't deliver on campaign promisesLetter writer explains she is not an ‘outsider’
As author of the letter “Asheville Becoming an Elitist City,” [Oct. 15, Xpress], I was surprised at the many reactions it elicited. This letter is in response to the majority…Hole Foods
Reader found portions of food pioneers story disturbing
I was disturbed by a couple of things published in your “Asheville’s Food Pioneers” coverage in the Oct. 22 issue of Xpress. You give very nice publicity to Blue Ridge Food…
