AVL Beer Week 2017 presents a full roster of special releases, tap takeovers, festivals, dinners, parties and even some opportunities for yoga and bhangra dancing.
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Letter: The long-term rewards of teaching
“Neither of my parents ever complained about the low pay; they just loved their work and were not doing it for money.”
On the right side of the law: Law enforcement during AVL Beer Week
Asheville law enforcement officers provide tips on how to have a safe and enjoyable Beer Week.
Geocaching community finds its way to Waynesville
Less than 20 years old, geocaching is a new sport that’s gained a lot of ground in its short existence. Western North Carolina is prime territory for geocachers, who use GPS devices to find and hide containers stashed in precise locations around the world. The Haywood County Fairgrounds will host one of the country’s premier geocaching events on Saturday, May 27.
Greenway boosters look to other cities for ideas and inspiration
At a May 19 workshop, the greenway advocacy organization Friends of Connect Buncombe hosted a national expert, along with several local bright lights, to discuss strategies for supercharging greenway development.
Smart bets: The Orbiting Human Circus
Julian Koster, whose musical saw can be heard in Neutral Milk Hotel and The Music Tapes, created a narrative podcast last fall. “The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air)” explores the dreamlike phenomena in the daily life of the Eiffel Tower’s janitor. The Music Tapes released an EP this spring with music inspired by and featured […]
Theater review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ at HART
There have been great film adaptations that linger in the minds of viewers — Simon Levy’s script is cinematic itself, giving us rapid scene changes and sometimes shifting location for only a handful of lines of dialog.
Wellness coaching contributes to health in WNC
Health coaches serve as partners to other health professionals, helping clients balance diet, rest, exercise and stress to achieve maximum well-being.
Hendersonville festival focuses on outdoor fixes
The 2017 Garden Jubilee in downtown Hendersonville May 27 and 28 will feature more than 250 regional vendors along Main Street, offering their gardening tips and tricks along with their plants. Expect to see thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, including rare selections, along with outdoor furniture and decor.
Activists speak out against proposed police department expansion
Activists dominated the May 23 public hearing on Asheville’s proposed 2017-18 fiscal year budget. The group $1 Million for the People opposes Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper’s request for $1 million in additional funding to hire 15 new officers for a new downtown policing unit.
First lady Kristin Cooper to host open house at NC Governor’s Western Residence
In 1964 the Asheville Chamber of Commerce donated a mansion at 45 Patton Mountain Road to the state so that it could become the Governor’s Western Residence. The hope was that Governor Terry Sanford and his successors would spend more time in the west and consequently pay more attention to the needs of the region. Use of […]
2017 Beer City Festival to showcase WNC craft brew scene
There are many ways to enjoy AVL Beer Week, but the biggest celebration is always the Beer City Festival showcase of Western North Carolina brews. The festival, now in its eighth year, goes from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Pack Square Park’s Roger McGuire Green in the heart of downtown. Dozens of beers will be available, […]
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Green Man Brewery celebrates 20 years with AVL Beer Week events
Asheville’s second oldest brewery looks back on two decades of operation with rare bottles, new creations and a round-table discussion of sour production history.
Christopher Paul Stelling plays his first show after returning to Asheville
The songs that he wrote as the future began to unfold are collected on Itinierant Arias, his fourth album. Stelling plays The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, May 27.
Letter: Can democracy work at the food co-op level?
“I joined the co-op because I wanted to support an alternative to the corporate economy. … I would like for it to be a model of democratic governance, of community, and to fulfill its mission statement ‘to be a transformative force in our community and in our world.’ At this point, is there any way to do this?”
Smart bets: Kikagaku Moyo
The band brings its passion for performance to The Mothlight for a free show on Monday, May 29.
From the ground up: What it takes to open a restaurant in Asheville
The owners of Jargon and Gan Shan Station discuss the ins and outs of launching an eatery in Foodtopia.