Asheville or bust: The humor issue
- Volume 24
- / Issue 24
Cover Design Credit:
Hillary Edgin
Cover Photography Credit:
Brent Brown (illustration)
The Asheville characters shown on this week’s cover include Chad Nesbitt, Carl Mumpower, H. K. Edgerton, Esther Manheimer, Cecil Bothwell, Mike Fryar, Al Whitesides, Wanda Greene, Bobby Medford, Gordon Smith, Vijay Kapoor, Gwen Wisler, Sheneika Smith, Chuck Edwards, Abby Roach, Sister Bad Habit and others.
arts
Asheville’s comedians take on the big issues
Local comedians talk craft and the potential for Asheville's comedy scene.Asheville trio celebrates the music of female Americana artists
Anya Hinkle, Aubrey Eisenman and Amanda Anne Platt will present 'Women in Music: A Tribute to Iconic Female Artists' on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Isis Music Hall.Smart Bets: Ben Phan and Alexa Rose
The Asheville-based guitarists/vocalists blend their eclectic takes on folk music Jan. 6 at The Grey Eagle.Contemporary-primitive painter Cleaster Cotton debuts at Blue Spiral 1
But even as the artist’s active imagination leaps from idea to idea, there is a through line to her work. Cubist forms, tactile qualities and bold hues inhabit each piece…Smart Bets: Twelfth Night
Mardi Gras season kicks off Jan. 6 with a party at Club 11 On Grove.Smart Bets: Music from the Underground
AmiciMusic spotlight neglected works for violin and piano by minority composers, Jan. 5-7 at three different local venues.Smart Bets: Ken Waldman
The Alaskan poet and musician brings his new theater piece "Donald Trump Is My Muse" to Firestorm Books on Jan. 5.Conscious Party: Lyrics for Lunch
Local rappers SK the Novelist, PTP, Siyah and Free the Optimus play a benefit show for Isaac Dickson Elementary School lunch debt relief Jan. 5 at The Mothlight.
food
HUMOR ISSUE: Predictions for the coming year
SATIRE: Xpress takes a loving look at local media, food and politics.Chef Clarence Robinson specializes in culinary funny business
From feeding the community at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries to starring in cooking videos with Ingles Market, this local chef is determined to inject some laughter into Asheville's food scene.Beer Scout: Journey to the heart of dark(beer)ness
The Xpress beer writers and a motley crew of brew enthusiasts explore Asheville on the Amazing Pubcycle.Small bites: The Southern Harvest Cookbook
A new cookbook explores recipes inspired by the four seasons. Also: Asheville City Market takes shelter from the cold; Hendersonville PFLAG hosts a barbecue fundraiser; Twelfth Night comes to Rhubarb;…
living
Local professionals embrace the healing power of humor
From laughter yoga to therapy with a dash of good cheer, a number of Asheville-area helping professionals serve up healing with a side of humor.
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
“Get Out” wins SEFCA’s Best Film of 2017 award and the Parodies for Charity traveling film festival makes multiple stops in the area over the next week.
news
Asheville Archives: Victory arch spurs controversy, 1919
In 1919, U.S. soldiers were returning home from WWI. In Asheville, a proper welcome became the source of much local debate.Can downtown Asheville stay weird?
As Asheville’s ever-increasing popularity has piqued the interest of big hotel chains and other corporate enterprises, it’s also triggered fears of homogenization and loss of essential character, raising the question:…Programs help residents stay warm while keeping costs down
The new Buncombe Energy Savers project, with help from Green Built Alliance, provides energy-efficient upgrades to low-income residents’ homes.
opinion
Letter: Buncombe County residents deserve answers on disastrous jail proposal
"Expansion is inherently at odds with a commitment to reframing how we think about and respond to so-called 'crime,' which is at the heart of what will make diversion effective…Achin’ road
ASHEVILLECanines may be losing ground in Dog City
"I backed myself up and saw it, a sign on the door reading: 'Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs and Pets, not allowed inside per Federal/NC State Law. Thank you for…HUMOR ISSUE: Peterson declares Rivergatia, secedes from Asheville
SATIRE: In a stunning turn of events, the city of Asheville’s Riverfront Redevelopment Office announced today that it has sold the former 12 Bones property on Lyman Street back to…HUMOR ISSUE: City hires consultant to analyze consultants
SATIRE: In response to the growing concerns of many Asheville residents about the city’s frequent use of consultants on municipal projects, City Council hired the consultant firm Scrutinize Capital Administrative…HUMOR ISSUE: A Wanda Greene Christmas Carol
SATIRE: Former County Manager Wanda Greene receives three ghostly visits in this story from the Xpress Humor Issue.
