Small town, big screen
- Volume 21
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Cover Design Credit:
Lori Deaton
Cover Photography Credit:
Courtesy of Millennium Entertainment
When producer and director David Burris optioned Ron Rash’s novel, The World Made Straight, for film rights, he was determined to make it a North Carolina production. Filmed in WNC with local crew and regional music, the motion picture — out this week — lives up to that promise.
arts
Smart bets: Weyes Blood
Weyes Blood makes a stop at Tiger Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 9 p.m.Rash’s “The World Made Straight” becomes a very N.C.-centric film
Serena, which stars Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, was filmed in the Czech Republic. Similarly, Civil War drama Cold Mountain, from the book by local author Charles Frazier, was filmed…Smart bets: AL Coffee & Da Grind
Asheville’s AL Coffee & Da Grind, a self-described high-energy, up-tempo blues quartet, will travel to Memphis, Tenn., in late January, joining more than 200 musical groups in competition at the…John & Jen offers musical theater from a different perspective
If you start thinking about musical theater, images of chorus lines, detailed dance numbers or elaborate Broadway sets probably come to mind. But then there are musicals like John &…Smart bets: Taylor Martin
“There are gonna be a lot of smiles onstage and for good reason,” says Asheville guitarist Taylor Martin of his upcoming show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Local music…Smart bets: Magnetic Theatre’s Food and How to Eat It!
The makers of Sex and How to Have It will add one more chapter to their how-to sketch comedy series before transplanting The Magnetic Theatre to its new River Arts…Catching up with the Steep Canyon Rangers
The Steep Canyon Rangers must never sleep because, in addition to touring extensively and making albums with famous friends (their most recent is 2014’s Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon…The Hermit Kings and Isis team up for free multiband shows
In late May, Asheville indie rockers The Hermit Kings had a blast opening for a reunited Gran Torino at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. A week later, they returned to…North Carolina writing contests in January
Why wait for the second quarter, or spring or summer to rack up a prestigious writing prize? Local and regional contests are currently accepting submissions. Prize purses, publications and accolades…
food
Going primal: Sinking your teeth into the paleo diet in Asheville
Growing numbers of Asheville residents are going caveman. Proponents say the paleo diet (mostly meat and veggies plus a moderate amount of fruit and nuts) greatly improves their overall health.…Modern mead: Is honey wine Asheville’s next big thing?
The mention of mead is likely to bring to mind Vikings and Renaissance fairs rather than sophisticated sipping and food pairings. But times and tastes are changing, and some locals…The other church supper: Chiesa brings family-style Italian meals to Montford
Formerly a Piggly Wiggly grocery store, then a church, the 100-year-old building that stands at the corner of Montford and Chestnut avenues is now an Italian restaurant owned by Robert…Beer Scout: The beer scene in ‘15
Will Cigar City be Asheville’s newest brewery? Will New Belgium be open for tours by the end of the year? What brewery has a surprising expansion up its sleeve? While…Gemstones and tea: a pairing for the new year
Gemstones and tea might seem an unlikely combination, but to local jewelry designer Jen Aly, they make perfect sense together. “They are two of my favorite things,” she says. Aly decided to…
living
Conscious Party: An animal affair
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary is holding a “FUNdraiser,” consisting of a night of libations, entertainment and prize drawings. Since autumn 2010, the animal sanctuary has been raising awareness of farmed…
movies
2014: The Best, the Worst, the Most Overrated and Most Underseen
There is a sense that 2014 wasn’t a very good year for movies. It’s an idea that I just plain don’t get. I think it was a splendid year for…
news
Giving back: Volunteering opportunities for 2015
Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, with skills ranging from data entry to hair and makeup design. Whatever your interests, talents or passion, there's likely a nonprofit or community…
