While we are all well-acquainted with the Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, it is a common misconception that those twelve days happen leading up to Christmas. That, however, is not the case, and should be cause for much celebration, since we can officially stretch the Christmas season from Nov. 1 to Jan. 5! … Read More
Fortunately for us, few towns are as rich with artistic resources as Asheville. In many places, Michael’s and Jo-Ann Fabric are the sole sources for fabric, jewelry making, and other handiwork supplies, and crafting potential is limited to the offerings of their shelves. (And yes, we have those, too.) Against that model, we stand out … 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
It’s the season for giving, and we here at The Asheville Post would like to honor that sentiment by launching our Reach Out Asheville series and highlighting the wonderful efforts of the folks at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina. We recently reported on the then forthcoming Make-A-Wish benefit concert at The Orange … 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
Molly Walling had been married and raised a family. Now she was divorced, had an empty nest, and was wondering what the next phase of her life might bring. Then came the phone call in 2006 that would change her priorities—and her life. Her brother, Jay Fields, had been to an uncle’s funeral in Florida. … Read More
A few kids frolic on the playground while others chase each other on the sand volleyball court. One couple enjoys lunch at a picnic table near the babbling creek. Others enjoy some food under a covered porch. Not too far away a game of cornhole is just getting started. You might think you’re at a … Read More
Peter Parpan started listening to his muse in 2011 when he quit his day job and started making art full time in Asheville. He moved into The Fanger art studio and says that he couldn’t bear to think of going back to school. “I wanted to stay in the studio,” Peter says. “I quit teaching … 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
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
Growing up in a suburb of Nashville, acoustic sounds of country and bluegrass music were part of Ty Gilpin’s surroundings. Legendary bluegrass musician Bill Monroe lived nearby and would play gigs just a couple miles from Ty’s house. His next-door neighbors were in a bluegrass band. Ty began playing mandolin at about 15 years old. … 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