The seventh annual gathering of local and world-renowned percussionists features an all-female cast.
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Carolina Beer Guy: One World goes West
The brewery’s second location has more of a neighborhood vibe than the original downtown brewery, which will remain open.
Sustainability has multiple meanings for Asheville restaurants
From environmentally friendly takeout packaging to local sourcing to surviving on razor-thin profit margins, Asheville-area food businesses look at sustainability from multiple perspectives.
Budget and policing disagreements at forefront of Council meeting
No additional changes made their way into this year’s budget as Council decided to adopt the ordinance in a 4-3 vote. Mayor Esther Manheimer, Vice-Mayor Gwen Wisler, and Council members Vijay Kapoor and Julie Mayfield all voted in support of the budget. Members Brian Haynes, Sheneika Smith and Keith Young voted against the plan; all three had shown hesitation about a police funding increase during previous work sessions.
County lowers property tax rate, approves interim manager
Two pivotal items on the board’s agenda were the approval of the FY 2019 budget and the appointment of an interim county manager after the sudden departure of former manager Mandy Stone.
Stonewall Commemoration Week events in Asheville
Eight days of events provide opportunities for connection, celebration and learning around the 1969 Stonewall riots — LGBT community demonstrations against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City that helped launch the gay liberation movement.
Indigo De Souza releases a full-band, garage-rock album
“I feel like it’s confusing to people, who I am, because I’m putting out a lot of different kinds of music,” says De Souza. “But I’m more excited about that than taking a one-sized approach.”
Letter: GOP lawmakers feed their power addiction
“The most recent ploy to feed their addiction to power is that of spending state tax dollars to fund so-called pregnancy crisis centers that are in fact run by anti-choice groups that likely have church or religious affiliations, centers that do not offer family planning services, that do not offer other women’s health services.”
ASAP’s Farm Tour celebrates its 10th anniversary
Hayrides, fishing, wine tastings, cooking demos and berry-picking are just a sampling of the events lined up for this year’s tour, which showcases more than 20 small-scale, local farms.
Smart Bets: Leona Beasley
The Atlanta native reads from her debut novel on June 27 at Malaprop’s.
Letter: Thanks to Frost for standing up to companies
“It’s time someone asked whether we get our money’s worth from these corporate handouts.”
Small bites: Looking back on Asheville’s grocery scene
Local historians Nan Chase and Terry Taylor offer a talk on the history of Asheville’s grocery stores. Also: White Labs hosts The Summer of Fermentation; the latest art exhibit opens inside Posana Restaurant, Bouchon rolls out La Fête and plenty more Asheville food news.
Smart Bets: Asheville Mish-Mash Bash
Stephen Evans & the True Grits host an evening of diverse local music June 24 at The Grey Eagle.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings June 19-25
**UPDATED JUNE 21** The Asheville Pink Boots Society holds its first official meeting, Sweeten Creek releases its first seasonal canned offering and more local beer news.
Terpsicorps celebrates its 15th anniversary with ‘Zelda’s Dance’
The premiere of the performance, based on the tempestuous relationship between the Fitzgeralds — the sometimes-Asheville-based writer and artist couple who, in many ways personified the jazz age — features the Terpsicorps company dancers joined by the Firecracker Jazz Band.
Human Relations Commission of Asheville gets to work
As laid out by a special Council-appointed Blue Ribbon Committee, the HRCA will serve as a bridge between the community and city leadership, as well as recommend policies for Council to adopt. The group will meet on the third Thursday of every month at a location yet to be determined.