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Pacific Standard mag: Inside Asheville’s Miss Gay Latina pageant
Jason Sandford November 21, 2014

The show's organizer has secured rights to the name "Miss Gay Latina America" and plans to hold the first national pageant in Asheville in 2016, according to this report.

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Open Hearts hosts art show and opening at City Bakery in Asheville on Nov. 22
Jason Sandford November 17, 2014

Open Hearts brings art-related activities to adults with disabilities.

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Masquerade Ball at Zealandia raises money for LEAF Schools and Streets
Jason Sandford November 14, 2014

The atmosphere exuded grandeur and sophistication; Daisy Buchanan would have approved.

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Scathing PowerPoint commentary hammers Asheville Police Department controversy
Jason Sandford November 10, 2014

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, Police Chief William Anderson and others are all targets in the commentary getting passed around.

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Ordering off the menu: Guy calls Asheville restaurants, offers cash for workers’ panties
Jason Sandford November 9, 2014

Underwear Guy is apparently well known among local restaurant workers.

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Project seeks $2,000 from for Asheville public housing documentary
Jason Sandford November 3, 2014

The goal is to share stories of some of the more than 6,000 people living in Asheville public housing complexes.

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New wave of rooftop venues planned in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 24, 2014

There's been a serious lack of accessible rooftop venues in Asheville for years. That's about to change.

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The Isis in West Asheville to host Appalachian Trail Conservancy fundraiser on Nov. 6
Jason Sandford October 24, 2014

Pleasure Chest and Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks will perform, and attendees are encouraged to dress in their best "hiker chic."

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VIDEO Stories of climate change and solutions collected in WNC Climate Listening Project
Jason Sandford October 22, 2014

The project collected dozens of stories showing local impacts and adaptations regarding climate change in the mountains of North Carolina.

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Steep Canyon Rangers to play Oct. 21 benefit for Asheville man suffering from brain lesions
Jason Sandford October 8, 2014

Sam Wharton is a local bluegrass musician who worked at Greenlife. His friends and family have launched a crowd-funding effort to raise money for medical bills.

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Steve-O to perform at The Millroom in Asheville on Oct. 26
Jason Sandford October 6, 2014

Stephen Glover gained fame for his dangerous stunts and outrageous behavior on MTV's "Jackass" show.

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Asheville events, Asheville features
Kipper’s Totally Rad Trivia Night celebrates 5-year anniversary Monday at LAB in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 5, 2014

Kipper Schauer has amassed a big following as one of the pre-eminent trivia masters in Asheville.

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PHOTOS Overland Expo East at Taylor Ranch just south of Asheville
Jason Sandford October 5, 2014

The expo is all about the vehicles and gear needed for adventure travel.

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Asheville’s Zealandia castle opens for annual LEAF fundraising event
Jason Sandford October 2, 2014

Tickets are $100 a pop, but you get access to a mysterious castle and you benefit LEAF Schools & Streets.

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Asheville rallies around man suffering from lesions on his brain
Jason Sandford October 2, 2014

Sam Wharton is known in Asheville for his work at Greenlife grocery and for his love of bluegrass music.

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Opinion
Asheville Blade: Is Asheville the seat of prosperity or the edge of poverty?
Jason Sandford October 2, 2014

Asheville is entering a period of potentially unprecedented growth. But which city do you live in?

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Asheville artist Darcy Wade kicks off new Ashvegas artist feature
Jason Sandford September 28, 2014

Ashvegas is teaming up with RX Prints in Asheville to feature the work of local artists on limited-run T-shirts. Wade kicks off October with a zombie design.

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A different kind of guest at Aloft Hotel in Asheville: adoptable dogs
Jason Sandford September 22, 2014

Aloft has teamed with Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue to have adoptable dogs hang out in the hotel for guests to meet.

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Western North Carolina nonprofit MedicForce USA to hold fundraising event at Catawba Brewing
Jason Sandford September 13, 2014

The "Beer for Gear" event will help raise money for a community health clinic in Kenya.

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Helpmate benefit Saturday to feature Aaron Price, Vendetta Creme, Jeff Thompson
Jason Sandford July 25, 2014

The event will be held at Altamont Theatre on Church Street.

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Opinion
Opinion: Asheville City Council is poised to wreck a nonprofit to establish and manage city’s cultural center
Jason Sandford July 22, 2014

Former Asheville Mayor Ken Michalove says the dismantling of Pack Place is the result of greedy bullying tactics.

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PHOTOS Costume Drama fashion show at Asheville Community Theatre
Jason Sandford July 7, 2014

The dress designs were fantastic Monday night during the fundraising fashion show at Asheville Community Theatre.

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PHOTOS ‘A Moment in Time’ fashion show at The Mill Room in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 17, 2014

Check out these photos from a weekend fashion show.

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The Asheville Map honored for design, will be included in Atlas of Design
Jason Sandford June 16, 2014

The Asheville Map is beautiful, functional and benefits a local nonprofit. You don't get any better than that.

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Asheville fashion show will feature Ananda Hair Studio stylists, benefit Handmade in America
Jason Sandford June 13, 2014

The fashion show is set for 7 p.m. on June 15 at The Mill Room.

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Steep Canyon Rangers, Bonesteel collaborate on music video to benefit Blue Ridge Parkway
Jason Sandford June 12, 2014

The release of the video this week coincides with a $50,000 fundraising push to fund improvements at Graveyard Fields.

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Xplore USA seeking Asheville families to host international students this summer
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

Teen-aged students from Spain, Italy and Germany are seeking host families.

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Fundraising event for Fox & Beggar shows promises circus arts, craft cocktails at Hanger Hall in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 28, 2014

The fundraising event will be held at historic Hangar Hall on June 6.

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Reflections on Asheville Beer Week: Lamenting the disappearance of activist subculture beneath veil of carnival barking
Jason Sandford May 27, 2014

"With each new city-as-theme park pitch, I smell the growing stench of despair."

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Boone, the man who inspired ‘Remember the Titans’, to speak in Asheville in September
Jason Sandford May 22, 2014

Herman Boone will be the keynote at the Buncombe County School Foundation's 30th anniversary luncheon in September.

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Crowdfunding Asheville: A successful book project for LaMotte; $6,000 sought for Monroe marker
Jason Sandford May 22, 2014

Asheville's David LaMotte has raised more than $20,000 for a book project; Dallas Taylor seeks funds for Bill Monroe historical marker.

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Asheville Music, Opinion
How American Idol Caleb Johnson can use his new super powers to boost hometown Asheville
Jason Sandford May 22, 2014

Caleb, a couple of suggestions: support music education, produce that zombie opera in Asheville.

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PHOTOS Ashvegas After Dark at Asheville Affiliates fundraiser for Colburn museum
Jason Sandford May 10, 2014

Check out these fun photos from the event.

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Ashvegas Political Hit List Extra: 2014 primary election takes down two Buncombe incumbents
Jason Sandford May 7, 2014

Buncombe District Attorney Ron Moore loses to Todd Williams in a Democratic race, and County Commissioner Todd Williams loses to challenger Miranda DeBruhl.

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Tribute concert to benefit Moog Foundation will feature three fully restored vintage instruments
Jason Sandford May 7, 2014

Keyboardist Erik Norlander and his band will perform. The instruments are a 1967 Moog Modular, an early Minimoog Model D, and a rare Moog Apollo.

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Walk a Mile Asheville is Saturday
Jason Sandford May 2, 2014

Get out and support women and the walkers.

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Second JOYride in honor of Laurey Masterton set for May 17
Jason Sandford May 2, 2014

The ride benefits LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. It will be the first since Masterton died earlier this year.

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Comedy: Tom Simmons at The Millroom in Asheville on May 9
Jason Sandford April 29, 2014

The show is the latest in an ongoing Funny Business comedy series at The Millroom.

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Asheville Affiliates fundraiser to benefit Colburn Earth Science Museum on May 8
Jason Sandford April 29, 2014

Music by Brushfire Stankgrass, and your ticket includes food and drink as well.

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McCrory and Manheimer, in synch for Moogfest 2014
Jason Sandford April 24, 2014

Like a killer collaboration between DJs Thundercat and Flying Lotus, Manheimer and McCrory are poised to make some sweet music.

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Asheville Grit sets May launch of new online collective
Jason Sandford April 23, 2014

The new website is looking for contributors.

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Veterans Helping Veterans seeking help with construction project
Jason Sandford April 16, 2014

Volunteers who contribute will receive a free Moogfest pass.

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Fundraising event Friday to benefit MANNA Food Bank, will feature slate of Asheville musicians
Jason Sandford April 15, 2014

The tribute to Motown's Eddie Holland will feature River Guerguerian, Josh Blake, Debrissa McKinney, Jim Arrendell and more.

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Isis Music Hall in West Asheville to host Asheville Music School benefit tonight
Jason Sandford April 10, 2014

The night includes performances by students, faculty, as well as Josh Blake's Jukebox, The Secret B-Sides, Vertigo Jazz Project, Zansa and more.

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Word on the street: Harry Anderson magic shop and Crow & Quill bar coming to downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford April 10, 2014

There's action brewing on North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville.

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Ready to fall in love? Asheville personal coach says her horse can help you
Jason Sandford April 7, 2014

Jana Kellam says equine-facilitated training with her horse Jove can help you overcome emotional challenges.

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Ashvegas Op-Ed: In Moffitt vs. Turner, it’s Turner’s story that stands up to scrutiny
Jason Sandford April 3, 2014

Details of the controversial meeting between N.C. Rep. Tim Moffitt and challenger Brian Turner are in, and it's Turner's version that holds.

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Asheville Free Media seeks $45,000 from public for low-power FM over-the-air broadcasting
Jason Sandford March 30, 2014

Asheville Free Media recently was granted a FCC license to broadcast on a low-power FM frequency.

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PHOTOS Urban Gypsy Trunk Show in Asheville
Jason Sandford March 30, 2014

The pop-up thrift shop came to Asheville this weekend. Here are a few scenes.

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Asheville radio legend Joseph L. ‘Little Joe’ Brown launches new book
Jason Sandford March 30, 2014

Grateful Steps Publishing is launching the book, a fictional account of what happened to the families of Adam and Eve.

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