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Ashvegas open thread: Swimming with Phish, summer full on, and more

Jason Sandford June 8, 2009

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

It’s going to be a busy week. You?

– Asheville will go into Phish mode starting bright and early Tuesday morning. Are you ready? Going to the show? Going to the after-party? Share, please.

– Beastie Boys will be in town Wednesday. If you see ’em, lemme know.

– I met the newest entrant in this year’s Asheville City Council elections, Esther Manheimer, last week. Sounds like she’s going to put together a sharp campaign. I didn’t talk with her long, but looking forward to watching her flesh out the campaign. I’ll be dropping by Mayor Terry Bellamy’s kick-off event later this evening.

– Anybody reading any good summer books?

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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eemilla June 10, 2009

Only one lucky friend was able to buy Beastie tickets; we were hoping for a guest appearance at Phish last night.

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Julie C. June 9, 2009

Beastie Boys? Local people got Beastie Boys tickets? No one I know was able to get any, me included. No, I’m not bitter.

Summer reading? I recommend "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." Mindless, silly reading. Very entertaining.

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Steve in NC June 9, 2009

For summer reading, check out colunumnist Leonard Pitts’ new novel "Before I Forget." Thoughtful, involving, and a total page turner.

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Jan June 9, 2009

I’m going to the Beastie Boys concert!!!! Woo hoooooo!

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