![HAIR APPARENT: "You might think you’ve seen [printmaking] before, but this is showing it in a different light,” says Blue Spiral 1 director Michael Manes. The gallery’s ‘Ink + Imagery’ invitational includes boundary-pushing work in the print genre such as Knoxville, Tenn.-based artist Althea Murphy-Price’s piece “More Please,” a lithograph with screen printed collage and flocking.](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Althea-Murphy-Price-More-Please-lithograph-with-screen-printed-collage-and-flocking-22x30-inches-330x437.jpg)
With decaying tongue placed firmly in rotting cheek, the play delights from first notes to final bows.
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Smart Bets: ALA.NI
British-born, Paris-based singer opens for Son Little on Thursday, Oct. 26 at The Mothlight.
Commissioners sign off on economic incentive changes, more preschool space and opioid lawsuit
Buncombe County commissioners signed off on amending economic development incentives, expanding preschool offerings and moving forward with a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
Letter: YWCA offers worthwhile program to manage diabetes
“Please call the YWCA for more information about how to sign on. You will not regret it in taking charge of your overall health.”
Carolina Beer Guy: French Broad River Brewery looks to the future
New brewery owners Paul and Sarah Casey implement rebranding and plans for increased production and distribution.
Nick Lowe teams up with Los Straitjackets for a tour with an Asheville date
Lowe released his first solo album, Jesus of Cool, in 1978 (in deference to delicate American sensibilities, his U.S. label re-titled the LP Pure Pop for Now People). Nashville-based Los Straitjackets debuted with the 1995 record The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets. Though their music was somewhat dissimilar, both acts have long shared an irreverent and warmly humorous approach.
Meet the conductor: Q&A with ASO music director finalist Rei Hotoda
Hotoda leads the Asheville Symphony on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. The program, titled “Journeys,” speaks to her roots and aspirations — and introduces the musician to Asheville.
Letter: Finance housing, treatment with cannabis tax
“Due to the legislature’s denial and consequently the lack of coherent policy or plan, Asheville and Buncombe County can lead the way with a creative and coherent plan to provide adequate access to care for people who are struggling with addiction and mental health.”
Smart Bets: Mark Twain
Marvin Cole’s one-man show takes place Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Fellowship Hall of Beverly Hills Baptist Church.
Newman proposals stall as Dems split on renewable energy, county pay cuts
Commissioners voted down a resolution that would have Buncombe County move toward 100 percent renewable energy over the next decade amid concerns over specifics of the plan.
Small bites: Polanco opens on North Market Street
Polanco brings a fresh take on Mexican fare to the former Vincenzo’s space. Also, Warren Wilson College hosts the Regional Food Waste Summit, White Labs Kitchen & Tap opens on South Charlotte Street, chocolate comes to The Collider and Abby Artemisia hosts a workshop on foraging.
North Carolina Dance Festival returns to Asheville
In 1991, founder Jan Van Dyke introduced the festival as a traveling, statewide showcase of high-caliber choreography. Each season, two to three cities are selected to host concerts over the course of a weekend.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Oct. 17-23
**UPDATED OCT. 18** Oskar Blues’ Death By Coconut and Wicked Weed’s Dark Arts receive release parties, plus other local beer news.
ICYMI for the week of Oct. 11 — and a sneak peek
Catch up on highlights you may have missed from last week’s Xpress — and see what we’ve got in store for you this week. Newspapers should be hitting the stands later this afternoon. Available at all Xpress distribution locations by Wednesday!
Smart Bets: Against Me!
Laura Jane Grace and her band play The Orange Peel on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Tuesday History: The half-known life of Tempie Avery
Tempie Avery was a midwife, nurse and former slave of Asheville attorney and state senator Nicholas Woodfin.