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Near-space video: France Delany New School and TEDxAsheville go 19 miles straight up
Jason Sandford November 5, 2012

Check out three minutes of video, from Asheville to near space and back home.

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Get ready for the return of the Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular
Jason Sandford October 31, 2012

They're as dysfunctional as ever.

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New Orleans Bingo! Show and its gameshow cabaret returns to the Magnetic Theatre
Jason Sandford October 31, 2012

It's the wackiest cabaret and Bingo show and concert you've ever seen.

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HD Video: Fall stroll in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 31, 2012

A lovely strollers-eye view of North Asheville in the fall.

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Scenes from Moogfest 2012, IV
Jason Sandford October 30, 2012

The PCP Gnomes of Moogfest, and much more.

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Scenes from Moogfest 2012, III
Jason Sandford October 30, 2012

More fun from Moogfest 2012.

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Moogfest 2012: Why Moogfest matters to Asheville
Jason Sandford October 29, 2012

Some editorial thoughts about why Asheville should be glad we have a Moogfest of our very own.

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Costumes of Moogfest 2012
Jason Sandford October 27, 2012

Seen on the streets of Asheville.

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Moogfest 2012: Late-night eats in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 25, 2012

Who's open late during Moogfest--and anytime? We've got the answers.

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MTV issues casting call for ‘True Life: I Can’t Afford My Relationship’
Jason Sandford October 25, 2012

Going broke with your baby? Then sign up to star in a MTV documentary for "True Life."

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Asheville High School band raising money to perform in presidential inauguration
Jason Sandford October 24, 2012

Clingman Cafe will donate 10 percent of proceeds to the band.

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Check out L.O.F.T. for Halloween accessories, decorations
Jason Sandford October 24, 2012

Indie downtown shop offers accessories & decor for Halloween & Moogfest weekend.

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‘Miss Representation’ to be screened Thursday at Fine Arts Theatre
Jason Sandford October 23, 2012

The film challenges the mainstream media's limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls.

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Community memorial for Leslie and Allen Cargile is Sunday
Jason Sandford October 20, 2012

Black Mountain church wants to offer healing to the community and a way to raise funds for a permanent memorial.

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American Crow, page 15
Jason Sandford October 20, 2012

The locally created graphic novel continues.

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Outdoor fun coming soon: 2012 Asheville Idiotarod Shopping Cart Race
Jason Sandford October 19, 2012

Five people per team. Get a shopping cart, wear costumes (Mad Max, smurfs, superhoeroes) and get to the finish line.

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Photos: Riverside Cemetery in fall
Jason Sandford October 19, 2012

Images from a walk this morning in Montford.

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American Crow, page 14
Jason Sandford October 13, 2012

The locally created graphic novel continues.

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Video: ‘Will you marry me’ flash mob in Pritchard Park
Jason Sandford October 13, 2012

A little something for wedding season.

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Urban Gypsy vintage clothing pop-up boutique returns this weekend
Jason Sandford October 11, 2012

The vintage fashion maven returns with clothing, velvet couches, a tarot card reader and a professional stylist.

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Woolly worms will give their winter prediction at annual Banner Elk fest Oct. 20-21
Jason Sandford October 8, 2012

Everyone wants to know: what will winter bring? Lots of folks are saying this winter will be cold and snowy, judging by nature’s signs, such as the number of foggy August mornings, the thickness of ...

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American Crow, page 13
Jason Sandford October 6, 2012

The locally created graphic novel continues.

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Photos: Charlotte Bobcats practice, Michael Jordan watches
Jason Sandford October 5, 2012

Michael Jordan was in the stands to watch his team practice Thursday night.

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Wanted: Fun, costumed crowd for fetish video shoot in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 4, 2012

The pitch: The Muppet Show meets John Waters, done in '80s style. Extras needed include buff guys, furries and more.

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WNC Alliance to hold fundraiser at Lift Studios on Oct. 11
Jason Sandford October 2, 2012

The Asheville Affiliates is holding the bash to raise money for the region's oldest grassroots environmental nonprofit.

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‘MILF: The Musical’ extended through Oct. 20
Jason Sandford October 1, 2012

Check out this fun show, all locally written, produced and directed.

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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Jason Sandford October 1, 2012

Sharpe got out into the audience, and the audience in turn ended up on stage.

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American Crow, page 12
Jason Sandford September 29, 2012

American Crow is a completed graphic novel being serialized on Ashvegas. Check back next weekend for more.

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Photos: Asheville Treetops Adventure Park opens Saturday
Jason Sandford September 27, 2012

Zipping, climbing, walking, swinging. This park has it all, and then some.

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Iron pour in Brevard, arts party in Marshall coming Sept. 29
Jason Sandford September 25, 2012

Asheville does not have the market cornered when it comes to cool art happenings.

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Charlotte Bobcats will hold open practice at UNC Asheville on Oct. 4
Jason Sandford September 25, 2012

Here's your chance to see NBA stars like Ben Gordon, Gerald Henderson, Kemba Walker and Reggie Williams up close.

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American Crow, Page 11
Jason Sandford September 22, 2012

The locally produced graphic novel continues. This page is mildly NSFW due to language.

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WLOSer Bowen: ‘Homeland’ to shoot near Asheville in October
Jason Sandford September 19, 2012

The Showtime series has received critical acclaim.

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Fundraiser for The Arc set for Sept. 24
Jason Sandford September 17, 2012

"A Masquerade Evening" will be held at Magnolia's in downtown Asheville.

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Asheville’s dancing stars hit stage on Oct. 20
Jason Sandford September 17, 2012

The ballroom dancing benefit will raise money for a water feature at the Southside Community Center.

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Gaiman in Asheville: On the bus, dining at Posana, signing at Malaprop’s
Jason Sandford September 17, 2012

A few Tweets from Gaiman during his time in and around Asheville.

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Ca$hevillains are back on Sept. 27
Jason Sandford September 17, 2012

Your assignment: Spend $20, meet three new people, and be prepared to have fun and support the local economy.

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Opinion
Ashvegas Op-Ed: Beauty of Basilica does not end at its property line
Jason Sandford September 14, 2012

The author of two histories of Asheville architecture offers her perspective on the fate of the property by the Basilica.

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Oxford American Q&A with Asheville’s Sister Bad Habit
Jason Sandford September 12, 2012

Sister Bad Habit offers up some saucy answers to Oxford American's impertinent questioning.

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American Crow, page 9
Jason Sandford September 8, 2012

The next page in the syndicated local graphic novel from Tiziana Severse and Brent Baldwin.

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The Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown visits Asheville
Jason Sandford September 7, 2012

The always pert Brown stopped at the Biltmore Estate and White Duck Taco.

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Opinion
Scenes from the DNC: Diversity, Obama-head trailer hitches and more
Jason Sandford September 7, 2012

Best button: “Once you vote black, you never go back.”

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CONTEST OVER Win tickets NOW to stephaniesid show Saturday at the Orange Peel
Jason Sandford September 5, 2012

Another Orange Peel giveaway! This time its to see stephaniesid headline a benefit for Pisgah Legal.

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‘Clips of Faith’ returns to Pack Square Park on Friday
Jason Sandford September 5, 2012

Drink beer, watch some short films, lend a hand to Asheville on Bikes.

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‘This Town:’ Short video captures the magic of Asheville
Jason Sandford September 3, 2012

Short, lovely, locally produced Vimeo vid: 'A look at the funkiest small city in America.'

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With help of Kickstarter, they’re off to see the wizard at The Land of Oz
Jason Sandford September 1, 2012

A group of actors has raised more than $1,800 to fund their performance this October at the Land of Oz theme park.

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Hannibal Buress to perform Sunday at Emerald Lounge
Jason Sandford August 31, 2012

Hannibal Buress has appeared on the Late Show, Late Night and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He's a funny guy.

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American Crow, Page 8
Jason Sandford August 31, 2012

The latest in the locally created graphic novel from Tiziana Severse and Brent Baldwin.

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Over the Rainbow Drag Queen Bingo Friday night
Jason Sandford August 29, 2012

Wizard of Oz-themed event with prizes, entertainment and a silent auction benefits Brother Wolf.

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Go Topless news roundup
Jason Sandford August 24, 2012

The AC-T gives attendees an F, WorldNetDaily calls the Sunday event a "bible-belt nude-fest."

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