What do you get when you combine School of Rock-esque awesomeness with real-world training in instrumentation and showmanship from some of the best in the business? You get Asheville’s very own Rock Academy. Anne Coombs and The Music Academy Asheville gang are at it again this Thursday, Dec. 6, at The Orange Peel. True to … Read More
Don’t Postpone Joy®. It’s not only a registered trademark to Laurey Masterton, it has truly become her mantra. Laurey is the proprietor of Laurey’s Gourmet Comfort Food, a landmark café and catering business located at 67 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Having undergone cancer treatments for the past year and a half, Laurey has had … Read More
Asheville has a passion for local, so keep those good karma points accruing and check out one, or all, of some of the best holiday markets Asheville has to offer! The Big Crafty is happening this Sunday (you can read more in The Asheville Post), but the holiday market fun doesn’t stop there. These markets … Read More
The name of The Big Crafty says it all. It’s big, it’s crafty, and it’s fun for the whole family. We all have a soft spot for the small-town church bazaars and local street fairs where you’re sure to find fresh-baked pies, activities such as bobbing for apples and cake walks, and traditional handicrafts, but … Read More
The great outdoors is more than just an element of life here in the mountains. It’s a living, breathing passion. It’s why hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Western North Carolina every year. And it’s why many stay and make it their home. Asheville is a conservation-oriented area and has always drawn those attracted to … Read More
Asheville’s reputation across the nation as an environmentally conscious city solidified itself a bit more on Wednesday, Nov. 14, with a big announcement. Prior to the Taste of Asheville event produced by Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR), the organization’s incoming vice president, Peter Pollay of Posana, announced to the crowd assembled at The Venue that Asheville … Read More
In a town where weird rules, and terms like “Moogfest” and “LaZoom” are everyday references in the hip Asheville cultural scene, there might be no less exciting a phrase than “choral society.” At first glance, it doesn’t scream sexy. It does, however, sing out a few choice descriptors: classic, timeless, challenging, prolific. The average person’s … Read More
Electronic music fans get ready: the third annual Moogfest is upon us. This event featuring electronic and visionary music celebrates the innovative spirit of Bob Moog, who was founder of Moog Music and known as the creator of the Moog Synthesizer. He lived in Asheville for nearly 30 years. The music festival bearing his name … Read More
It was outside Magnolias Raw Bar & Grille when the well-dressed thirtysomething pulled down his khakis. As his friends chatted obliviously, he bent over and took aim, the soft glow of his pale backside radiating directly toward my bus. None of the other passengers, fresh from viewing the Vance Monument and Jackson Building, among other … Read More