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Asheville arts, Asheville business
Asheville Art Family launches new website offering full service of graphic design, photography, more
Jason Sandford September 11, 2013

Joshua Marc Levy and partner Amy Kalyn Sims collaborate on a host of projects, from logo design to merchandising campaigns. All right here in Asheville.

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Asheville business
In Asheville grocery wars, Ingles makes a play with gasoline sales
Jason Sandford September 11, 2013

Ingles has expanded its rewards card to include increased discounts on gasoline as competition heats up on the local grocery scene.

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Asheville business
Soak your feet in beer at Asheville foot spa
Jason Sandford September 11, 2013

Two Asheville businesses - Wake foot spa and Broo body wash - team up for an offering that is perfect for Beer City, USA.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Riddick
Jason Sandford September 10, 2013

Vin Diesel does...what he does...again...sometimes with a dog-type critter.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: It’s Not The House That’s Haunted edition (Part 2)
Jason Sandford September 10, 2013

Wan scares; Affleck & Mara love; Bell speaks; Cromwell builds; and De Niro hides.

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Asheville arts
Newsman Dan Rather visiting Asheville, WNC, to interview Merle Haggard and others
Jason Sandford September 10, 2013

The famous 60 Mintues correspondent says he thinks country music is an underestimated reflection of American culture.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Word on the street: Biltmore Estate planning to build second hotel on property
Jason Sandford September 10, 2013

Biltmore officials are said to be brushing off plans for a second hotel on estate property.

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Asheville News
Fall leaf color outlook for Asheville area: Heavy rain may dull display
Jason Sandford September 9, 2013

Predictors of the annual fall leaf display will tell you it's always awesome, but this year's heavy rains may keep WNC colors muted.

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Asheville News
Another Asheville festival dead body: The Ashtoberfest zombie walk
Jason Sandford September 9, 2013

This still begs the question: why do you even need organizers for a grassroots event simply encouraging people to dress likes zombies and walk around?

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Asheville News
New cancer center proposed for Weaverville
Jason Sandford September 9, 2013

Construction of a 10,000-square-foot facility is set to start in a couple of months.

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Asheville arts
Mechanical dinosaur crafted by beloved Asheville artist set for permanent display in River Arts District
Jason Sandford September 9, 2013

Sculptor John Payne's "ultraptor" has been retrofitted by protege Chas Llewellyn for permanent outdoor display at Wedge Studios.

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Asheville News
New Citizen-Times publisher takes helm, faces same old challenge: making shift from print to digital
Jason Sandford September 9, 2013

Today is the first day on the job for Dave Neill, who arrives after another round of layoffs.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Blackfish
Jason Sandford September 8, 2013

"Don't place orcas in captivity." "That's it?" "That's it." "I got it, I'm gone."

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Asheville Music
Win tickets to see The National on Sept. 12 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville
Jason Sandford September 7, 2013

The Brooklyn indie rockers have scored "critically adored" albums over the past decade.

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Asheville business
Duncan and York, new downtown general store, coming to 34 Broadway in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford September 6, 2013

The owners had been planning to move in next to Farm Burger on Patton Avenue, but that's off. Instead, their moving into the former Windsor Hotel location.

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Asheville arts, Asheville food and drink
Asheville illustrator Tyler Capps in American Express ad
Jason Sandford September 6, 2013

The artist's graphic cookbook "Cooking Comically" will be published October 1 through Perigree Books.

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Asheville business
Asheville-area outdoor gear makers create alliance to support, promote one another
Jason Sandford September 6, 2013

Eagles Nest Outfitters on Asheville's South Slope has spearheaded the effort, dubbed Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Mountain State Fair, Eliada corn maze, Thirstyfest, local CD release parties and more
Jason Sandford September 6, 2013

Also keeping up with key personnel changes, including new managers at Top of the Monk, Katuah Market and changes at Mountain Xpress.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: One Direction – This Is Us
Jason Sandford September 5, 2013

As this documentary constantly reminds viewers, the world's biggest pop stars are really just average blokes. Right...

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Asheville business
Asheville skateboard maker, Ashevillain, will launch with rail jam party Sept. 14 at the Orange Peel
Jason Sandford September 5, 2013

Skateboarders will compete for $1,000 in cash and prizes on a ramp set up between Wicked Weed and The Orange Peel.

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Asheville Music
The Mothlight announces opening bands for new West Asheville music club
Jason Sandford September 4, 2013

Richard Buckner with Goner, Angel Olsen with Jay Bartell and Crocodiles with The Shine Brothers are just a few of the acts.

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Asheville arts
Tickets on sale now for Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular by Asheville’s Magnetic Theatre
Jason Sandford September 4, 2013

It's Asheville's wackiest, most hilarious holiday show (imho), so you better get your tickets now.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: The Spectacular Now
Jason Sandford September 4, 2013

Featuring honest conversations between likable, complex characters, James Ponsoldt's film lives up to its title.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: Shamu’s Revenge edition
Jason Sandford September 3, 2013

Orcas and Vin Diesel square off in the lone box office battle.

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Asheville Music
New historic marker to honor famed ‘singing brakeman’ Jimmie Rodgers and his Asheville ties
Jason Sandford September 3, 2013

The marker will be dedicated in a Sept. 8 ceremony, with music to follow at Asheville Music Hall.

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Asheville business
New for West Asheville: Asheville School of Massage and Yoga moving to Haywood Road
Jason Sandford September 3, 2013

Haywood Road is on a roll with a raft of new businesses opening.

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Asheville business, Asheville Music
BlogAsheville: Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar to replace Cinjade’s nightclub in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford September 3, 2013

The new bar, which is replacing one of Asheville's oldest nightclubs, is hiring.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Crystal Fairy
Jason Sandford September 2, 2013

A pair of Americans abroad shed their pretensions in this poignant, drug-fueled comedy.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Closed Circuit
Jason Sandford August 31, 2013

John Crowley's British legal thriller is an advanced course in writing, directing, and acting.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: I Declare War
Jason Sandford August 30, 2013

An imaginative game of Capture The Flag turns serious when one player introduces actual violence.

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Asheville food and drink
Eater.com publishes first ever restaurant heatmap for Asheville, brought to you by Ashvegas
Jason Sandford August 30, 2013

Check out the list of what's hot, restaurant-wise, in Asheville right now.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: The World’s End
Jason Sandford August 30, 2013

The latest from the "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" team is plenty fun, but not without its share of missteps.

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Asheville News
Word on the street: Southern Living profiling West Asheville
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

West Asheville, you know you've come a long way from Worst Asheville when Southern Living comes calling.

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Asheville food and drink
Vote for Asheville’s French Broad Chocolates in Martha Stewart food contest
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

You know the drill - go click and vote for Asheville's fave chocolatiers.

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Asheville food and drink
Oskar Blues in Brevard celebrating NC-brewed Ten FIDY; also brewing with Counter Culture Coffee
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Folks can stop by Counter Culture in Asheville at 77 Broadway for a Sept. 20 tasting and pick up a $5 lunch coupon for Clingman Cafe. Nice.

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Asheville business, Asheville Music
How Asheville businesses can connect with Mountain Oasis music fest attendees
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Check out these ideas for local businesses to draw in some of the 10,000 music festival attendees in October.

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Asheville News
Crossfit Pisgah to host Beer City Beatdown in Asheville on Oct. 12
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

The team competition will be held at Carrier Park on the French Broad River.

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Asheville Music
The Mountain Oasis music fest round-up: Connecting with Asheville businesses, official local beer, more acts
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Catching up with all the latest Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit.

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Asheville News
Asheville celebrity spotting: Ed Helms of ‘The Office’ spotted at High Five coffee bar in Asheville
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Folks might also recognize Helms from "The Hangover" and "The Daily Show."

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Asheville News
Developing: A-B Tech’s Hank Dunn named finalist for Colorado college president post
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Rumors have been flying all summer that Hank Dunn would be moving on from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

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Asheville features
Craigslist Asheville: I lost my car in East Asheville cause I as blackout drunk on my 21st
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Another classic Craigslist Asheville post: Dude, where's my car?

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Asheville business
Duncan and York, new general store, coming to downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford August 28, 2013

The locally owned general store will move in next to Farm Burger, in the location formerly home to A Dancer's Place.

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Asheville food and drink
BlogAsheville: Twin Leaf Brewery in Asheville set to open in March 2014
Jason Sandford August 28, 2013

The new brewery will open on Asheville's booming South Slope, already home to Hi-Wire, Burial Beer, Green Man and Asheville Pizza & Brewing.

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Asheville News
Downtown business owners can learn more about impact of Mountain Oasis music fest tonight
Jason Sandford August 28, 2013

Business owners can hear more about how to capitalize on an influx of 10,000 visitors during the three-day October festival.

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BaconFest
Asheville food and drink
First-ever BaconFest arrives Saturday at Highland Brewing in Asheville; pig out!
Jason Sandford August 28, 2013

Local chefs and specialty food producers will use bacon in sweet and savory dishes as they compete for titles like "Most Outrageous Use of Bacon/Pork."

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: 21st century ‘Say Anything’ edition
Jason Sandford August 27, 2013

Choose between indie romance, British suspense, Chilean highs, Canadian games, and British Pop.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: You’re Next
Jason Sandford August 27, 2013

When the filmmaking is this lazy and the characters are so uninteresting that their survival isn’t of much concern, what’s the incentive for watching?

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Asheville’s Mojo Coworking looking to expand with new locations in NC, Fla.
Jason Sandford August 26, 2013

Triangle Business Journal reports the exciting news for Craig McAnsh and his Asheville company.

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Asheville News
Carolina Public Press: Asheville abortion clinic re-opens
Jason Sandford August 26, 2013

Femcare reopened on Friday, Carolina Public Press reports.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: The Mortal Instruments – City of Bones
Jason Sandford August 26, 2013

How many paranormal entities is too many? Watch this YA fantasy blunder and find out.

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