Their eyes lock from across the table. They both reach for the bottle of champagne to fill the other’s glass, and their fingertips brush. The candle flickers and lights up their blush-covered faces. They giggle, smile, then look away. A piano sounds in the background, and it feels like the keys are striking just for … Read More
Whether it’s the mountain weather having a schizophrenic episode or the slow crawl of global climate change toward the end of days, an Asheville winter is about as predictable as a bouncing football. But on those ass-clinching, 20-degree nights when you have standing plans that you just can’t cancel, you can find warm solace in … Read More
The name Pisgah is synonymous with the geography of Western North Carolina. Outdoors enthusiasts know the natural wonders that make up the Pisgah National Forest, and Mount Pisgah is one of the more recognizable peaks in the state. The name, though, has also become synonymous with organic, handcrafted beer. Located just east of Asheville in … Read More
Fun-loving Ashevillians came together once again to celebrate the Fourth Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Friday, Dec. 14. Held at Broadway’s, Asheville’s classic dive bar, and hosted by local DJs Kipper Schauer and Jason Holland, this irony-filled holiday party has become a holiday staple—and a not to be missed event. This year proved to … Read More
Rocking the heart of downtown in just more than a year in business, Asheville Music Hall has made quite an impression on local music. Add the One Stop Deli downstairs, and you have a one-two punch of constant live music in one building. While the Asheville Music Hall offers a variety of genres, it is … Read More
“Oh wow, this is amazing,” said one patron. “I can’t even believe what they’ve done in here,” remarked another. Standing on the second level looking down at the main stage inside Isis—the new restaurant, bar, and music hall in West Asheville—highly favorable comments from customers was common. The venue cranked out remarkably good sound for … Read More
In the past, the bar scene in Asheville never was known for its plethora of smoking hot cocktail options, but fortunately the past is just that. Downtown Asheville is experiencing a minor cocktail revolution occurring right before our eyes. The frenzy surrounding Asheville’s craft and microbrew beer scene is evident everywhere you go, so perhaps … Read More
The building that houses The Orange Peel in Asheville has long been associated with music. How that music has been presented over the years, however, has certainly evolved. From 1950 to 1962 the building saw popular music shift from crooners to rock and roll as home of the Skateland Rollerdome. While kids skated to the … Read More