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• I got Rytmus

  

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  Jaye Bartell | 4 hours ago

  The Asheville Choral Society concludes its 35th season May 18-19 with an exploration of the rhythmic elements of obscure vocal works from Johann Sebastian Bach, Cristóbal de Morales, Aaron Copland, Monteverdi, Beethoven and others.

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• Psych of the Wood: The Growlers bring ominous surf rock to Asheville

  

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  Dane Smith | 4 hours ago

  Jack of the Wood is no longer just for bluegrass. The days of old-time and roots aren't over, but the more traditional genres have some serious competition. Tonight, the downtown ale house presents its most rocking, psychedelic affair to date.

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• Blue Ridge Bookfest begins today

  

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  Alli Marshall | 5 hours ago

  The literary festival, now in its fourth year, features author Elizabeth Kostova (pictured here) and continues tomorrow from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Plus, it's free.

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• Presentation on past and future of Sulphur Springs this Sunday

  

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  Bill Rhodes | 6 hours ago

  Sulphur Springs in West Asheville was the Asheville area's first tourist attraction. A group of residents wants to honor that by protecting the land around it. The sping house as it appears today. Photo by Bill Rhodes

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• Mountain Resources Commission goes on chopping block

  

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  Nelda Holder | 6 hours ago

  Draft legislation in the N.C. General Assembly would eliminate some 102 state boards and commissions, including the WNC-oriented Mountain Resources Commission and its accompanying Mountain Area Resources Technical Advisory Council. Both were created in the 2009 to address balancing growth and development in the mountains with the preservation of natural resources and farmland.

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• Metaphors be with him

  

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  Alli Marshall | 7 hours ago

  Jack White attempts to set a Guinness World Record for most metaphors in a single concert at Saturday's Orange Peel show.

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• Asheville transit changes launch Monday, May 21

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  David Forbes | 7 hours ago

  The city of Asheville gives the rundown of the new changes to the bus system, launching next Monday, May 21.

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• PHOTOS: Asheville Ballet performs Sleeping Beauty tonight and tomorrow, tickets available

  

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  Megan Dombroski | 9 hours ago

  The Asheville Ballet performs Sleeping Beauty at Diana Wortham Theatre, tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $15 to $40, with group rates available in all sections. Call the box office at (828) 257-4530 for reservations, and call Ann Dunn, Director, at (828) 258-1028 for group rates. Photos by Megan Dombroski

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• Severe thunderstorm dumps rain on West Asheville

  

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  Bill Rhodes | 21 hours ago

  A severe thunderstorm this afternoon in West Asheville brought down trees and power lines.

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• Elitist Bastards: Batman Punches Crazy People

  

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  Ken Hanke, Justin Souther and Steve Shanafelt | 1 day ago

  In this episode, the Bastards examine megahit superhero movie The Avengers.

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• Air quality forecast: Saturday, May 19 — MODERATE (yellow)

  Jeff Fobes | 2 hours ago

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• Local keycard manufacturer PLI will add 42 jobs in $4.6 million expansion

  David Forbes | 3 hours ago

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• Black Mountain chooses new town manager

  Caitlin Byrd | 4 hours ago

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• Bruisin' Ales and Zambra present an evening of beer mixology on May 31

  Mackensy Lunsford | 4 hours ago

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• BlogAsheville offers a roundup of coming Beer Week fun

  Mackensy Lunsford | 5 hours ago

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• Green Opportunities raffles electric bicycle at Burton Street Community Day, June 2nd

  Bill Rhodes | 5 hours ago

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• Page from Patsy: Back to Raleigh

  Jake Frankel | 6 hours ago

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• McDowell County group keeps kids fed during summer months

  Caitlin Byrd | 6 hours ago

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• Garden & Gun Magazine loves Asheville

  Mackensy Lunsford | 8 hours ago

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• Local high school student receives 2012 Crumley Roberts Chairman’s Scholarship

  Caitlin Byrd | 8 hours ago

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