The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has one of the richest college basketball dynasties in the country, but its other sports boast a wealth of success stories, too. Weaverville resident Tim W. Jackson has combined a trivia-buff’s eye for detail with a journalist’s knack for storytelling to write a book that celebrates all … Read More
Businesses in Asheville continuously grow, move, change, and innovate, and the local brewing industry is no different. We understand that things don’t stay stagnant, so we wanted to offer an overview of what’s new with area brewers. Highland Brewing Company’s newest addition, its outdoor event space and stage, finally came to fruition a few weeks … Read More
Western North Carolina is rich in beauty, culture, history, and festivals that happen to celebrate all of those things. Whether you’re looking for music, great beer, dancing, crafts, or any array of things, your festival needs will be met. Check out this list of 2013 festivals conveniently located within 45 minutes of Asheville, and find … Read More
For a long time you could find Rafal Gotowicz’s “Mr. Clumsy” works at ZaPow in downtown Asheville. It is here where The Asheville Post Editor in Chief Tim W. Jackson fell in love with the silly character with the sheepish grin; so much so that his wife bought a Mr. Clumsy print for Valentine’s Day. … Read More
When poet Vievee Francis talks about writing poetry, the word most often on her lips is compulsive. It’s a word usually reserved for flying the red flags of pop psychology and other assorted misbehaviors. Yet she weaves a spell, transforming the word into an utterly marvelous terrain. In her world, compulsion might be a mysterious … Read More
Wheeler Munroe starts the day off with some light sanding, then moves steadily into the disassembly of an old chair—separating its parts one at a time with the care and consideration of a surgeon working on a very delicate organ. Measured and ginger, she suddenly slams into a join with her anvil—thwack! She knows when … Read More
In listening to The Honeycutters’ songs such as “Penny,” “Better Woman,” or “On My Mind,” the term “country music” immediately comes to mind. Problem is, it’s difficult to know what qualifies as country these days. “I’m comfortable with the label of country,” says Amanda Anne Platt, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for The … Read More
The fourth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event saw a lot of men gathered to wear high heels—some really high heels—and walk (or run) a mile up and down the hills of downtown Asheville to raise money and awareness for victims of sexual violence. The event is a product of Our Voice, the … Read More
As this is being written, dreams come true on the other side of our country. Actors, directors, and film crews are celebrated with one of the most recognizable honors in American culture—the Academy Awards. For most of the country’s actors, days aren’t full of jet setting, walking down red carpets, and rubbing elbows with the … Read More
Downtown had its share of festivals but West Asheville, growing as an important arts and cultural part of the city felt a little left out. So in 2010 the All Go West Festival was born. “West Asheville is quickly becoming known for it’s individual flair, when 10 years ago businesses were struggling to thrive,” says … Read More
Members of The Fritz could have been content where they were. The band was a big deal in Jacksonville, Florida, where some of the guys had met at the University of North Florida. Local fans poured into shows. They had a great area following. Life was pretty good. “We were comfortable,” says Jamar Woods, the … Read More
Andrew Fletcher has been featured in The Asheville Post, but not by name. It was his piano that was almost taken by our writer, Elizabeth Newman, in her great piece about Chicken Alley. For anyone who frequents live music venues—especially jazz joints—in Asheville, you’ve most like run across this dapper pianist somewhere along the way. … Read More