The duo is included on the Songsmith Gathering bill in Brevard on May 18. That lineup is headed by David Crosby.
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RADTIP environmental plan to be heard at Feb. 26 Council meeting
Funded by a $60,000 grant from Duke Energy’s Water Resources Fund and developed by city staff in conjunction with Asheville GreenWorks and RiverLink, the plan lays out environmental and aesthetic projects such as stormwater control, invasive species removal, wildlife habitat construction and an ecological mural.
Letter: We need to create healthy, secure children and young adults
“We all bear some degree of responsibility to inspire and ignite the imagination, instilling a love of learning and service to others that leads to active participation in our democracy.”
Biz briefs: Daily service to Washington Dulles from AVL, Slow Money NC hosts gathering
Beverly-Hanks Realtors celebrated a big year with an awards ceremony Feb. 12. Mega Networking returns to the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 14. And the cost of renting an apartment rose nearly three percent over the past year, according to an industry website.
Letter: Narrow the gap of racial disparities with reparations
“Certainly teacher bias in disciplinary actions should be mitigated, but I think we all know that the economic and social disparities between white and black families are closer to the root cause of these issues.”
Finding the region’s next elected leaders
Politicos of all stripes have begun gearing up for a 2020 election that looks to be a broad moment of opportunity. In Asheville, ballots will include offices from president on down to City Council. Experienced campaign runners and elected officials are teaming up to try to recruit new candidates or train and encourage those already considering a run.
County approves A-B Tech funding plan in split vote
Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a plan that dedicates $3.13 million in Article 46 tax revenues in fiscal year 2020 for capital expenses at the college. The money would keep coming in each of the next seven years, increasing 5.5 percent annually to account for anticipated increases in construction costs. The county would also cap transfers from Article 46 tax revenue to the general fund at $5 million and would limit the use of that money to operations at A-B Tech.
Album review: ‘’Baggage’ by Sk, the Novelist
While ‘Baggage’ has relatively little connection to classic hard bop jazz of the previous century, its cover design shows that Sk has a sense of history and an interest in finding his own place within it.
Former Goodies bassist Alias Patrick Kelly returns to Asheville
Though he’s settled in Atlanta, Kelly looks back fondly upon his time in the Asheville music community. He started playing with The Goodies when he was 19. He says that Goodies front man Holiday Childress was a major influence on his own songwriting.
Beer Scout: The Casual Pint and Tasty Beverage Co. take different routes to success
Owners of two Asheville bottle shops and taprooms with roots outside of the city discuss becoming part of the local brewing industry.
Asheville’s complicated relationship with food franchises
Although WNC has deep love for its locally grown, independent businesses, many area restaurant and food franchises are owned and operated by proud Asheville residents.
Smart Bets: Keep Asheville Beard
The inaugural competition and fundraiser for Xpand takes place Feb. 24 at the Hi-Wire Big Top.
Small bites: Ending food waste in WNC
Food Waste Reduction and Recovery WNC will host its quarterly meeting in Madison County. Also: The Blind Pig presents Black Sheep; Southside Rising hosts Community Spotlight Night; 12 Bones opens its new South location; and more.
Family harmony: Local practitioners launch new book on parenting
Family counselors Dayna and Jim Guido will be joined by their son, Lucio, for a book celebration and signing event at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Developing The Parental Toolbox turned into a family project that’s yielding a website, podcast, e-book and audiobook in addition to the print edition.
Smart Bets: Mike Doughty
In honor of its 25th anniversary, the Soul Coughing frontman performs the band’s debut album on Feb. 23 at The Grey Eagle.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 19-25
**UPDATED FEB. 22** Eurisko hosts Twin Peaks Day, Highland teams with the Asheville Humane Society and more local beer news.
The Center for Art & Inspiration opens in Hendersonville
Along with theatrical productions, the event space offers murder mystery dinners, programming for children, a Malaprop’s book store pop-up, the Artful Cup Coffee Bar and more.