2008 Asheville Visitor Guide - Any Way You Like It - (Page 1) music that moves you A surprising array of music resounds from the doors of more than a dozen intimate venues nearly every night, whether it’s a jazzy saxophone, a red-hot fiddle or the pulsating beat of a drum. Long revered as a high-caliber music destination, Asheville continues to attract headline musicians like Bob Dylan, David Crosby and Graham Nash. The recently reunited Smashing Pumpkins chose Asheville and San Francisco as stops on a two-city U.S. tour. Their host, The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club, has developed a reputation as one of the best live music clubs in the country. Truth be told, you can walk in just about any Asheville venue and get up close and personal with an amazing array of music, ranging from up-and-coming singer/songwriters to symphony and opera. love to hear percussion Asheville dances to the beat of its own drum in more ways than one. If you happen to be strolling downtown on a Friday night, you’ll no doubt get caught up in the spontaneous beat of the weekly drum circle at Pritchard Park. Weather permitting, local drummers of all ages and talents gather every Friday evening to show off their drumming skills. The energetic vibe usually attracts a crowd that dances up a storm. It’s a tradition that’s been shaping Asheville’s character for more than a decade. eat your heart out bow tie meets tie-dye People of all persuasions find Asheville to be a welcoming city, and it’s no wonder. Its energetic and inspiring atmosphere draws a diverse mix of liberals and conservatives, longtime residents and new arrivals, vegans and barbecue aficionados – all races, all religions and, most importantly, the people are all-accepting. That diversity is reflected in the eclectic array of shopping, dining and nightlife options that can be found here, too. It’s easy to feel comfortable in the city’s many coffee bars, art galleries, nightclubs, boutiques and all of the area’s hip and happening dining spots. Asheville is an astonishing culinary destination, where innovative chefs use flair and creativity to take fresh foods to new heights, creating one of the most unique dining scenes in the Southeast. Both highbrow and down-home eateries abound in the area, where eclectic dining is just a part of the rich fabric of the community. Area restaurants serve up everything from Southern cooking to ethnic fare, including French, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, as well as amazing vegetarian dishes that make you want to clean your plate. Perhaps this quote from the prolific culinary blog Gastronomie-sf.com sums it up best: “That Asheville … there is something very special going on there.” http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/nightlife/index.aspx http://www.exploreasheville.com/where-to-eat/index.aspx
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