Culinary Climbers: Asheville chefs move up
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Asheville’s restaurant scene has helped incubate the careers of countless accomplished chefs, some of whom have opened their own prominent eateries in Western North Carolina. Others have moved on to find success and national acclaim in larger cities.
arts
Guitar League’s Asheville chapter reconvenes in January
Paul Heumiller, owner of Dream Guitars in Weaverville, will be the featured presenter at the Jan. 14 meeting.Flatiron Writers Room launches a co-working space
Set to launch in March, the organization’s three-room West Asheville co-working space will accommodate up to 12 writers at a time. Along with desk space, free Wi-Fi and limitless coffee,…Tuareg guitar hero Mdou Moctar returns to Asheville
As a young musician, Moctar was heavily influenced by Tuareg folk music, called “takamba,” but he also fell in love with the wild guitar mastery of Eddie Van Halen.Smart Bets: Helen Money
Alison Chesley brings her experimental solo cello project to The Mothlight on Jan. 15.Smart Bets: Sam Bush
The mandolin master and his band play Isis on Jan. 13.
food
Carolina Beer Guy: Local beer costs continue to increase
Local brewery representatives discuss the various factors that have elevated the price of craft beer.Asheville chefs craft success at home and away
Four young chefs who got their start in Asheville culinary programs have achieved early success on both the local and national level.Small bites: Ciao Asheville
Ciao Asheville: An Italian Cultural Forum launches on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Metro Wines. Also: A Taste of Italy; Harvesting for the Community; Modernist Cuisine and more in this week's…
living
Foothills Food Hub will expand opportunities for WNC farmers
The McDowell County project will offer cold storage facilities, a wash station and a commercial kitchen for area growers.
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
BMCM+AC concludes its Jacob Lawrence exhibition with a trio of short documentaries, the Weaverville library screens an Australian western and more.
news
Asheville Archives: Live music hits the streets, 1919
On May 25, 1919, the Berry Municipal Band performed its first live set in Asheville. The ensemble played a series of free outdoor shows throughout the summer in an effort…News in brief: 2019 living wage, Henderson County school history program
Local nonprofit Just Economics increased its living wage rates for 2019. For those employees not offered employer-sponsored health insurance benefits, the new hourly rate is $13.65; for those offered health…Local churches open doors and hearts to undocumented immigrants
Today, at least 17 faith communities in Buncombe County and Mars Hill are offering shelter and assistance to immigrants living here without legal papers, according to Melody Pajak of the…Wellness briefs: Grants boost nonprofits, January health events
Major grants to Western North Carolina health care institutions and nonprofits offer promise of health benefits for vulnerable populations, while the Mountain Area Health Education Center reaches out to local…Biz Briefs: Venture Asheville announces 2019 mentorship cohort
Sixteen Asheville-area startups will receive intensive personalized support from Venture Asheville as part of the entrepreneurship initiative’s Elevate program. Local business owners will be paired with successful company founders, executives…Wanda Greene reaches plea deal, settles with Buncombe County
Former Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors and a settlement with the county.
opinion
Letter: Make our voices heard about gerrymandering
"If we desire democratic rights for ourselves and our children, this is the very moment that we must shed our tendency of quiet civility and shout, collectively, loud enough that…Letter: Meadows should focus on WNC flooding
"If [he] and [his] fellow North Carolina Republican politicians and President Trump ever get around to opening our federal government again, I hope [he] will consider doing something about the…Letter: Will HCA Healthcare serve low-income patients?
"No one, and I mean no one, is asking whether or not HCA will continue to serve everyone who comes to them for care."Breaking the silence: The Race Relations Station aims for racial healing
"I dreamed of The Race Relations Station, a place where all kinds of people gather in small groups, simply getting to know folks different from themselves and discovering their common…Times infinity
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