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The Orange Peel in Asheville debuts new circus cabaret series starting July 13
Jason Sandford June 9, 2014

Check out aerial arts, acrobatics, juggling, stunts, live music and much more.

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Asheville brewery tasting rooms, restaurants prepare for World Cup fever
Jason Sandford June 9, 2014

Where are the best places to watch World Cup in Asheville?

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Asheville arts
Influential skateboard industry artist, graphic designer Bigfoot set for Asheville show
Jason Sandford June 9, 2014

Bigfoot's show "Unmasked in Asheville" is set for July 18 at Push gallery.

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Asheville News
Sierra Nevada celebrates start of brewing near Asheville with Rain Check Spiced Stout
Jason Sandford June 9, 2014

The name of the beer references the record-setting rain of 2013 in Western North Carolina, which slowed construction of Sierra Nevada's new East Coast brewery.

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Asheville arts
New group art show at Asheville’s Carolina Cinemas features work by artists who started in graffiti art
Jason Sandford June 9, 2014

Aerosal artist Gus Cutty curates work by Trek 6, Ishmael, Ted Harper, others.

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Asheville News
Biltmore Estate takes another step toward decision on building new hotel on Asheville property
Jason Sandford June 9, 2014

Estate officials on Monday filed a zoning application.

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Asheville food and drink
Downtown Asheville restaurant Lex 18 to reopen on June 14 as a supper club
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

The restaurant opened in March, then closed suddenly.

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Asheville News
WIN TICKETS To the first ever Burning Can beer festival at Oskar Blues in Brevard
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

The big party on July 5 will feature The Jeff Sipe Trio, with proceeds going to benefit the Western North Carolina Alliance.

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Asheville News
Wall St. Cheat Sheet: The Obamas have purchased real estate in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

The Asheville-based website says it has confirmed that President Barack Obama bought real estate in the mountain metropolis.

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Stu Helm, Food Critic on Social Lounge, Nightbell in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

Stu and Dawn get to feeling like Roman nobility with all the food love they got at Nightbell, but don't read this if you're offended by four-letter words.

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Asheville News
Asheville Tourists: Road warriors, All-Stars and a call to the majors
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

The Asheville Tourists are on a roll.

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Biltmore Estate in Asheville announces exhibit of ‘Downton Abbey’ costumes
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

This is cool. Press release here: Biltmore announces a new exhibition, “Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times,” opening February 5 and continuing through Memorial Day, May 25, 2015. Designed by Exhibits Development Group in ...

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Asheville News
News obit: The crusading, award-winning Yancey County News
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

The Yancey County News won several prestigious awards the past couple of years for crusading local news reporting.

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Asheville politics
Ashvegas Political Hit List: Studying a new Coxe Avenue parking deck and other budget issues
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

Also, working on a repeal of Common Core standards, a budget shortfall for in the state's Medicaid plan and more.

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Asheville food and drink
Brew-ED Beer News: South Carolina’s ‘Stone Bill’ could be big draw for craft brewers
Jason Sandford June 6, 2014

The new law might give South Carolina the edge over North Carolina when it comes to attracting new craft breweries.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: Sci-Fi Do-Over edition
Jason Sandford June 4, 2014

Time-traveling Cruise and Blunt go up against John Green's teens while Franco & Co. watch from the sidelines.

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Asheville events
Local artists, designers wanted for fashion show/benefit for Asheville Community Theatre
Jason Sandford June 3, 2014

The 2014 Costume Drama is a "Project Runway"-style competition, with artists vying for a cash prize.

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Asheville News
Mountain Xpress: We’ve settled labor dispute
Jason Sandford June 3, 2014

One issue was dismissed. Regarding another, Xpress entered into a confidential monetary settlement.

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Asheville News
UNC Asheville gets $1 million donation to create new institute for land use, sustainability institute
Jason Sandford June 3, 2014

The McCullough Institute for Conservation, Land Use and Environmental Resiliency honors Dr. Charles T. McCullough Jr., a founding partner in Blue Ridge Bone and Joint Clinic.

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Asheville food and drink
Lex 18 in downtown Asheville closed, pledges to reopen with new chef
Jason Sandford June 3, 2014

Lex 18 just opened in March.

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Asheville arts
NYS3 in Asheville offering series of free acting classes
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

Free.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The great waitress armpit hair debate and so much more
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

Also, the launch of The Fox and The Howl, AVL Taxi is hiring drivers, a David Holt art show and more.

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Asheville News
Need to get around Asheville? Your options are expanding quickly beyond bus, cab
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

UhaulCarShare, Uber, avlride.com and for-hire drivers are all offering transportation alternatives beyond the typical city bus and cab system.

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Asheville Music
PHOTOS Gran Torino at The Isis in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

Check out these shots of the show.

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Comedian Bengt Washburn to perform at The Millroom in Asheville on June 6
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

Washington has appeared most recently on the Conan show on TBS.

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Asheville events
WIN TICKETS To see the ‘No She Didn’t’ comedy burlesque show at Altamont Theatre in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

Asheville booty-shakers Kathleen Hahn and Lisa Zahiya star.

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Asheville News
Now’s the time for fleeting firefly events in the mountains of Western North Carolina
Jason Sandford June 2, 2014

Now's the time to catch the "blue ghost" lightning bugs in Transylvania County, and the synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but you have to hurry.

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Asheville events
PHOTOS Thrashville Gentlemen’s Cup competition in west Asheville
Jason Sandford May 31, 2014

Lots of gnarly moves here as top skateboarders competed for cash.

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Asheville events
PHOTOS GeekOut crew in downtown Asheville, complete with ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean
Jason Sandford May 31, 2014

The costumes were great, but the car was the real crowd-pleaser.

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American Idol Caleb Johnson returns to Asheville
Jason Sandford May 31, 2014

It's Caleb's first visit back home to Asheville since he was crowned the new American Idol.

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Asheville Music
PHOTOS Asheville’s first RiverMusic concert for summer 2014
Jason Sandford May 31, 2014

Check out these photos from the first RiverMusic concert of 2014.

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Asheville News
Asheville’s Royal Peasantry to hold film re-release party on Sunday for ‘Tramps En Vogue’
Jason Sandford May 31, 2014

Royal Peasantry makes unique upcycled clothing and accessories from leather, fabric scraps, handpicked clothing and more.

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Asheville Music
Sanctum Sully celebrates release of third record tonight at The Isis in West Asheville
Jason Sandford May 30, 2014

The band is looking to break out with their new recording.

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Asheville food and drink
Food writer Emily Patrick set to return to Asheville, will focus on WNC Magazine dining guide
Jason Sandford May 30, 2014

The former Mountain Xpress food writer will also be writing for a range of clients in Asheville and Atlanta.

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Asheville food and drink
Stu Helm, Asheville’s Facebook Food Critic: Nightbell transforming to full-service restaurant menu
Jason Sandford May 30, 2014

Also, Chef Tres Hundertmark moves from The Lobster Trap to Bouchon.

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Asheville politics
Ashvegas Political Hit List: Full speed ahead on fracking, Huckabee at Harrah’s, more
Jason Sandford May 30, 2014

Also, Burr gets bashed for bashing leaders of veterans groups.

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Asheville News
Asheville Tourists: It’s time for Correlle Prime
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

Prime is batting .326 for the month of May, and his ISO is .273. Also, he's fifth among SAL batters in slugging percentage.

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Asheville arts, Asheville events
GeekOut 2014 pop culture convention in Asheville spotlights comics, costuming, more
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

Look for panels, workshops and celebrities including Eisner winner Hope Larson, Disney Imagineer Katie Correll and more.

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Asheville Music
PHOTOS Oumar Konate, Coconut Cake at The Mothlight in West Asheville
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

Ourmar Konate and his band were on their first U.S. tour.

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Asheville food and drink
Stu Helm, Asheville’s Facebook Food Critic, hits the road for Greenville grub
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

Stu checks out High Cotton and more in nearby Greenville, S.C. Beware: if you don't like four-letter words, don't click here.

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Asheville features
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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The Week in Film: Mullet Justice edition
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

It's business in the front, party in the back this weekend for the superb '80s thriller "Cold in July."

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Asheville News
Burial Beer to hold bottle release event June 14 in celebration of its first anniversary in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 29, 2014

Burial's first bottled beer will be a barrel-fermented, barrel-aged saison. Burial has also purchased a new brewing system.

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Asheville benefits
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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5 Walnut in downtown Asheville celebrates anniversary with Block Party Bash on Thursday
Jason Sandford May 28, 2014

5 Walnut is celebrating its fourth anniversary with food, drink and music by Hank West & the Smokin Hots and more.

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Asheville Music
WIN TICKETS To see heavy metal legends Black Label Society at The Orange Peel in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 28, 2014

Black Label Society will play The Peel on July 24. Tickets are on sale Friday. Here's your chance to win.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville Beer Week dinner: Hickory Nut Gap Farm dinner w/ Catawba Brewing, Chef Steven Goff
Jason Sandford May 28, 2014

Catawba's beer. Chef Goff's cooking. Hickory Nut Gap Farm's setting. It all adds up to a beautiful dinner.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Foundry closing on Charlotte St.; an Asheville mustache club; more
Jason Sandford May 28, 2014

Also, a sexual assault is reported in West Asheville, new buchi bar in downtown is close to opening, and more.

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Asheville events
WIN TICKETS To the Not So Big BIG Beer Festival on Wednesday in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 27, 2014

Thirsty Monk will be offering more than 40 uncommon beers during this Asheville Beer Week event on Wednesday at The Mill Room.

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Asheville Music
Harvest Records to celebrtate 10th anniversary w/ music festival feat. Lee Fields, Mudhoney, Angel Olsen, more
Jason Sandford May 27, 2014

The event line-up also includes Mount Eerie, Endless Boogie, Reigning Sound and much more. Tickets on sale now.

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