Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Water outages planned for Asheville River Arts District
Local outfitters in the River Arts District have banded together to form the Asheville Riverfront Alliance as recreation increases along the French Broad River in Asheville.
Articles by: Jason Sandford
Axeville Throwing Club prepares to open in Asheville
Safety first, says the crew behind Axeville.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Archetype Brewing to open downtown Asheville outpost
Also, a new blow out and beauty bar is coming to the South Slope, and more.
In new book, Asheville bar owner breaks down a drinkery from concept to cocktail list
“The Cocktail Bar: Notes for an Owner & Operator” is Chall Gray’s manual for bar ownership.
Ben and Jerry will be in Asheville scooping Ben & Jerry’s ice cream on Saturday
Company founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield will be serving up free scoops to celebrate the Asheville shop’s grand opening.
The Asheville Downtown Census seeks info on local businesses, economy
Take the survey here.
For Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes, a new album and a refined sound
This Asheville musician, mom and former Marine is excited about a forthcoming new album.
At Asheville’s first Stoobie Awards live event, Vivian restaurant wins big
Other winners included Jane Anderson, who was named Food Person of the Year, and Chef Meherwan Irani, who was named Restaurateur of the Year.
Asheville Citizen-Times decimated by another round of layoffs
Four journalists lost their jobs in Wednesday’s layoffs, including reporter Mark Barrett, who started at the newspaper in 1986.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former head of Asheville Brewers Alliance charged with embezzlement
Also, Nightbell restaurant served its last meals on Sunday night, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville real estate market settles down
Also, Asheville’s poetry slam scene is experiencing a resurgence, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville agencies, businesses aid furloughed federal workers
Also, the Asheville Fringe Festival is in full swing, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Nightbell restaurant to close in Asheville
Also, Brooklyn Bro’s plans to open a new location in downtown Asheville, and more.
Steep Canyon Rangers, rested and ready, return to ExploreAsheville.com Arena
The Steep Canyon Rangers are coming off a rare break at the end of 2018 and are ready to take on the new year.
Habitat Brewing in Asheville will be closing in a few weeks
Look for the details of a farewell party to be posted soon.
Redevelopment of Sears property at Asheville Mall wins P&Z approval
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to approve the redevelopment plans despite the concerns of nearby residents, who expressed concerns about increased traffic.
Opinion: Stop the sale of Mission Health
Excerpt: “I made it known that I was not comfortable working for a company that was OK with the prospect of making a profit off of people’s suffering.”
It’s music, not motorsports, commanding Kyle Petty’s attention these days
Kyle Petty and David Childers are set to perform on Saturday at the White Horse Black Mountain.
More tickets on sale today for Asheville Fed Cup tennis in February
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for the event, which will include singles and doubles matches.
With gut-wrenching emotion, ‘Army of Love’ faces down childhood cancer
Singer-songwriter Dave Desmelik penned one of the most powerful Asheville albums of 2018; it’s a record about childhood illness.
River Whyless will celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with Orange Peel show
River Whyless, with Horsefeathers, will help fans ease out of 2018 and usher in 2019.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: All Day Darling restaurant opens in Montford
Also, peeling paint on Coxe Avenue is being cleaned up, and much more.
Red pandas Leafa and Phoenix star at new WNC Nature Center exhibit
Folks who make a donation to the red panda exhibit fundraising effort can see Leafa and Phoenix before the grand opening.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Capital Club of Asheville opens to public
Also, industrial hemp growers rejoiced Thursday with the signing of the federal farm bill, and more.
Proposal to turn Asheville Flatiron Building into hotel set for next review
The Asheville Technical Review Committee hearing is the project’s next step in the bureaucratic quest for approval.
Bird is back at the table for e-scooter talks in Asheville
When Asheville City Council members passed an ordinance outlawing electric scooters on city streets, they made it clear the move was temporary.
NewSong Music performance and songwriting contest moves to Asheville
The contest is tonight, Friday, Dec. 14, at Isis Music Hall.
With ‘Flight Patterns,’ Asheville electronic musician Marley Carroll soars
Marley Carroll is this weekend’s unofficial musical emcee; he’s got an album release show Friday at The Mothlight and he’s DJing an annual hometown dance party Saturday at Grey Eagle.
Asheville comedian scores big with Netflix film and ‘Dumplin” role
Hilliary Begley often makes jokes at her own expense, but her comedy has led to a key role in a Dolly Parton-infused Netflix movie starring, and produced by, Jennifer Aniston.
Asheville City Council denies proposed Biltmore Village hotel
Over the past couple of months, Asheville City Council members have indicated increasing displeasure with proposed hotel development.
She started with a mall kiosk; now she has a thriving downtown Asheville store
The owner of the MTN Merch retail shops in Biltmore Village and downtown Asheville embodies a single-mom success story.
Asheville singer-songwriters honor iconic female artists with Women in Music show
Tickets are on sale now for the Women in Music show on Jan. 6 at Isis Music Hall in West Asheville.
Malcolm Holcombe has a new record out, and he’s got something he wants to say
Malcolm Holcombe says he’s upset by what he sees happening around him, but by the grace of his fans and his wife’s mashed potatoes, he perseveres.
Expansive Asheville metal band Bask celebrates fifth anniversary in style
Bask, a stoner metal band based in Asheville, just signed on with an independent label and is planning to release a new album in March 2019.
Ashvegas celebrity sighting: Grohl at Bull & Beggar, Buxton Hall
Rocker Dave Grohl and his crew stopped by a couple of Asheville’s awesome restaurants this snowy weekend to fuel up for his big Christmas Jam performances.
One Asheville dad’s fiasco of a family outing: an army of Elsas, $12 snow cones and Phish flashbacks
What starts as excitement about the show devolves into the chaos of violent exhaustion, and scared dads hiding out in the bathroom like a doomed platoon in their final moments.
Hendersonville gets first hemp dispensary as Franny’s Farmacy expands
Franny’s Farmacy, which is open today, is Hendersonville’s first hemp dispensary.
Basketball tourney will benefit homeless students at Asheville High School
The Holiday Hoops tournament is set to start at 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the high school.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville preps for major snowstorm
Also, the Asheville Regional Airport is on track to break the 1 million passenger mark, and much more.
Desmelik organizes Asheville-area musicians into Army of Love for benefit
The show is set for Dec. 9 at The Grey Eagle, and will feature Amanda Anne Platt, Shannon Whitworth, Laura Blackley, Jane Kramer and many more.
Asheville musicians come together for Feed the Need benefit show
Ashley Heath, Lyric and Juan Holladay are just a few of the musicians set to play this benefit for MANNA FoodBank.
Gratitude abounds at Haywood Street Congregation’s Welcome Table in Asheville
Haywood Street Congregation, an Asheville urban ministry, has a variety of offerings, including a clothes closet and substance abuse and recovery support, to name just a few.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville ice cream shop The Hop to open Black Mountain outpost
Also, road construction in the River Arts District is incomplete but mostly done for the season, but artists want folks to know they’re still there and open for business.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: French Broad Chocolate Factory opens Friday
Also, two new food delivery services have arrived on the Asheville food scene.
With high-profile rezoning requests, Asheville city officials aim for ‘urban center’ development
The proposed rezoning would affect 145 acres at four key locations around Asheville.
Styrofoam “snow” a concern for Asheville Downtown Commission
Sometimes it “snows” in November.
WIN TIX to see the Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular in Asheville
You’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets to see the 10 p.m. performance of the Bernstein’s on Dec. 7.
Townhouses proposed for Broadway Street in Asheville, where residential projects dominate
The three-and-a-half-story walk-ups will have a two- or three-car garage, three or four bedrooms, a covered rooftop terrace and the option of an interior elevator.
2 more Asheville hotel projects headed to City Council after P&Z approval
The commission unanimously approved one hotel project near Biltmore Village. The other project, along Biltmore Avenue, passed with a 5-2 vote.