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Ashvegas movie review: Winter’s Tale
Edwin Arnaudin February 17, 2014

Colin Ferrell and Lady Sybil make for a lovely couple in this good, not great romantic fantasy.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: About Last Night
Edwin Arnaudin February 17, 2014

Kevin Hart and Regina Hall skunk up a perfectly good romance between Joy Bryant and Michael Ealy.

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Laurey Masterton
Asheville News
UPDATED: Laurey Masterton, Asheville activist, entrepreneur, dies after long fight with cancer
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

Masterton, a pioneer downtown business owner, was known for living her life by the catchphrase "Don't postpone joy."

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Asheville News
Biltmore Estate to host TheKnot.com ‘dream wedding’ for Boston Marathon bombing survivors
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

TheKnot.com picked the couple for a dream wedding, which was held today.

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Asheville News
One World Brewing eyes April opening in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

One World promises to have plenty of beers on tap when it opens this spring.

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Asheville Music
Review: Soul sister Sharon Jones delivers Asheville a Valentine with show to remember
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

Back from a bout with cancer, Jones sang and danced for two hours.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville Chef William Dissen to host dinner at James Beard Foundation House in March
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

Dissen's dinner, "Craving Carolina," will feature Sunburst trout, last summer's tomato jam and much, much more.

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Asheville News
Arson was cause of January fire at abandoned building on Leicester Highway in Asheville, investigators say
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

Investigators are offering a $1,500 reward for information about the case.

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Asheville News
After French Broad fuel oil spill, Riverkeeper and residents question speed, effectiveness of cleanup
Jason Sandford February 16, 2014

Thousands of gallons of fuel oil may have flowed into local waterways.

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Asheville events
Season opener for Blue Ridge Roller Girls set for Saturday
Jason Sandford February 14, 2014

Roller Derby!

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Asheville politics
Ashvegas Political Hit List: Moogfest-loving Asheville City Council, Meadows challenger, more
Jason Sandford February 14, 2014

Also, the river of money flowing into this year's N.C. Senate race keeps widening.

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Asheville News
Family emergency pulls WLOS anchor Darcel Grimes away from on-air duties
Jason Sandford February 13, 2014

Viewers wonder why their anchor is off the air during sweeps.

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Asheville News
Asheville snow storm survivor: Pax the puppy
Jason Sandford February 13, 2014

The Asheville Humane Society is raising money to cover the medical expenses of a stray 9-week old puppy found during this week's storm.

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Opinion
Snow storm highlights hypocrisy of Asheville Citizen-Times website paywall
Jason Sandford February 13, 2014

So the news is free when it is deemed important, such as times of record-breaking snowfall, but you pay when it's not?

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Vampire Academy
Edwin Arnaudin February 13, 2014

The era of teen vampire movies is officially over.

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Asheville News
SOLD: Bank of America building in downtown Asheville for $3.2 million
Jason Sandford February 13, 2014

A group of Florida investors, a group that already owns the Windsor Hotel building and S&W building downtown, has purchased the bank building.

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Asheville News
Eater.com: An interview with Asheville Chef Katie Button
Jason Sandford February 13, 2014

Eater.com catches up with the Curate chef to get her read on her upcoming cookbook and the new Nightbell in Asheville.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: The Blame Game edition
Jason Sandford February 12, 2014

"The Past" and "Winter's Tale" join three remakes, including the surprisingly good "RoboCop."

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Asheville News
Asheville celebrity spotting: Tattoo star Ami James buys mansion on Saint Dunstans
Jason Sandford February 12, 2014

Reality TV star and tattoo artist Ami James is moving to town and opening up a shop.

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Asheville News
UPDATED Asheville residents frolic in record-setting snow as city slowly recovers
Jason Sandford February 11, 2014

Snowfall picked up around Asheville late Wednesday afternoon.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville Valentine’s Day dinner picks
Jason Sandford February 11, 2014

Even if Asheville is buried under 12 feet of snow this week and Tim Moffitt drives a Zamboni down Patton Avenue, Valentine’s Day is coming. And it’s this Friday. Use your snow day free time ...

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Asheville business
Asheville’s own Mad Men, Jack Becker and Craig McAnsh, announce business partnership
Jason Sandford February 11, 2014

Becker's Element Advertising and McAnsh's Native Marketing are teaming up.

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Asheville News
Medea’s Espresso & Juice Bar, a new organic coffee/juice bar, to open in south Asheville
Jason Sandford February 11, 2014

Medea's will feature organic, fair trade coffee from another local company, Dynamite Roasting.

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Asheville News
BREW-ed Beer News: Why New Belgium’s distribution center in Enka matters
Jason Sandford February 11, 2014

Also, Sierra Nevada ramps up hiring.

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Asheville News
My furry Valentine: Purina to donate $25,000 to city of Asheville for dog park improvements
Jason Sandford February 11, 2014

The money, to be donated on Valentine's Day, will go toward improvements at the French Broad River Dog Park.

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Asheville events
First annual Asheville Vintage Toy Swap Meet set for Feb. 27 at Gallery MIA
Jason Sandford February 10, 2014

The free event is aimed at collectors who want to buy, trade, sell and swap.

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Asheville News
TMZ.com: Gladys Knight is rehabbing old Canton school
Jason Sandford February 10, 2014

Knight and her husband hope to raise $2 million to make the school into a recreation center.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas City Councilwoman: I’m voting against giving Moogfest taxpayer dollars
Jason Sandford February 10, 2014

Gwen Wisler, Asheville's newest City Council member, says it's a matter of fairness. What do you think?

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Asheville business, Opinion
Ashvegas reader: Development on Merrimon Avenue is getting out of hand
Jason Sandford February 10, 2014

What do you think? Out-of-control development, or a natural evolution?

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: 2014 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Animated)
Jason Sandford February 9, 2014

Mickey Mouse, discarded objects, wayward animals, mechanical men, and a wild child make up this year's batch.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: The Monuments Men
Jason Sandford February 9, 2014

There's little to be offended by in George Clooney's WWII art rescue film...or to get excited about.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: 2014 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Live Action)
Jason Sandford February 9, 2014

Imaginative coping, a god in jail, escape from abuse, African child soldiers, and a rushed family comprise the non-animated lot.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Graffiti: It’s back and worse than ever in Asheville
Jason Sandford February 9, 2014

Seven years ago, Asheville officials made ridding the city of ugly graffiti a priority. It worked. For awhile.

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Asheville food and drink
Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville announces first bottles on sale March 1
Jason Sandford February 9, 2014

Wicked Weed has also started offering steins of beer.

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Asheville News
Snowpocalypse or not? Forecast varies for Asheville snowstorm this week
Jason Sandford February 9, 2014

Western North Carolina could get 8 to 10 inches of snow, according to some prediction models, or 4 to 6.

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Asheville food and drink
PHOTOS: Catawba Brewing’s new Asheville tasting room, open today
Jason Sandford February 7, 2014

The tasting room in Biltmore Village is only temporary, as Catawba Valley gets moving on building a boutique brewery nearby on Fairview Road.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Political Hit List: McCrory woos Boeing, Moffitt eyes his destiny, Hagan labeled ‘moderate,’ more
Jason Sandford February 7, 2014

Also, U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows says President Obama "has declared war, and not just on Congress but the American people."

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
Bob Moog Foundation announces additions to Asheville-based Moog archives
Jason Sandford February 6, 2014

The Moog Foundation has rare prototypes of a Moog Apollo synthesizer and a Moog Vocoder, as well as more than 1,000 schematic drawings from 1965-85.

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Asheville food and drink
Word on the street: Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack eyes south Asheville for second location
Jason Sandford February 6, 2014

South Asheville, are you ready for some hot chicken?

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Asheville News
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity to build house in honor of Pope Francis
Jason Sandford February 6, 2014

The house, paid for by an anonymous donor, will the first Habitat house in the U.S. built in honor of the Catholic pope.

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Asheville business, Asheville events
New group of Asheville creatives to host forum on Feb. 19
Jason Sandford February 5, 2014

Creative Collective Asheville is a group that promotes creative professionals and freelancers.

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Asheville events
Valentine’s Day in Asheville: Burlesque, books and more
Jason Sandford February 5, 2014

Also, an exquisite dinner date at The Venue, complete with a four-course meal and entertainment by members of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
French Broad Chocolate Lounge considering a new location in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford February 5, 2014

The ever-popular chocolate lounge is considering a move from South Lexington to Pack Square.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Labor Day
Jason Sandford February 4, 2014

More like Laborious Day or La-bored Day.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: Gimme the (Fine Art) Loot edition
Jason Sandford February 4, 2014

Painting rescuers, talking toys, miniature films, and teen vamps are all on the menu.

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Asheville events, Asheville Music
Asheville Creative Arts to stage ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ March 8-9 at Masonic Temple
Jason Sandford February 3, 2014

"Schoolhouse Rock LIve! In Concert" re-imagines all those favorites from the 1970's cartoon series.

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Asheville Music
Asheville audiophiles come together to listen to a significant album, benefit Asheville Design Center
Jason Sandford February 3, 2014

The event aims to build community around music.

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Asheville News
Asheville jazz duo offer singing telegrams for Valentine’s Day
Jason Sandford February 3, 2014

Jon Corbin and Sara Fields will sing their way straight into the heart of a friend or lover.

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Asheville News
‘Product of the 60s Fashion Show’ set for Feb. 28 at Renaissance Hotel in Asheville
Jason Sandford February 3, 2014

The fashion show will benefit the Asheville Affiliates.

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Asheville food and drink
Want to score a lunch with Stu Helm, Asheville’s Facebook Food critic? Here’s how
Jason Sandford February 3, 2014

Stu's dropping f-bombs and taking recommendations for lunch. Ashvegas is picking up the tab.

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