On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1901, The Asheville Citizen offered readers a detailed description of the Asheville Club’s new headquarters built on the corner of Haywood and Government [now College] streets.
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The final frontier: Series examines gender bias in science and tech
Women in academia discussed issues of gender bias in the science, technology, engineering and math fields on Sept. 13 when the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville kicked off its interdisciplinary “Women in STEM” lecture series.
Smart Bets: North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival
The inaugural festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 23, at French Broad River Park.
Open Streets Asheville: Shape Your City
The streets of downtown Asheville were free of cars on Sept. 17 — but that doesn’t mean they were quiet. Open Streets Asheville returned for its second year, filling the roadways with people and activities, including art, dance, sports and music.
ICYMI: Last week’s best reads from Xpress
In case you missed them, here are some of Xpress’ most intriguing stories from the week of Sept. 13.
Theater review: ‘Better Strangers’ at The Magnetic Theatre
As layers are peeled away and details revealed, some viewers will be squirming in their seats — particularly in the second act. It’s a riveting ride and in no way a light night of entertainment.
Letter: Bothwell ‘walks his talk’
“He has tirelessly displayed the courage of his convictions advocating for affordable housing, a living wage, social and economic justice, better public transportation, more public parks and green spaces, and a commitment to consider climate change in every decision he makes personally and as a community leader. “
Smart Bets: King Mackerel and the Blues Are Running
The beloved play runs through Sunday, Oct. 8 at North Carolina Stage Company.
Letter: McHenry is wrong about single-payer health care
“Just imagine — some $17 trillion in savings, and health care for everyone!”
Screen scene: Local film news
Grail Moviehouse celebrates Art House Theater Day, Mechanical Eye brings video artist Madsen Minax to town and more.
Conscious Party: Asheville GreenWorks’ Root Ball
The fifth annual Root Ball takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Take heed, Asheville: The dangers of unwanted change
“Perhaps the greatest danger of unwanted change comes from within the city itself, from apathetic and cynical millennials, hippies, anarchists, witches, crystal-worshippers and other folks who simply have given up on politics altogether.”
Raising questions: Past pay increases present puzzles
As questions swirl around an ongoing FBI probe into former Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene, some top officials are scrutinizing the results of a directive they say was meant to boost the earnings of the county’s lowest-paid employees.
A Dance Through Time: The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts its second traveling gala
This year’s gala, “A Dance Through Time,” will transport guests back-in-time to three local historic sites: the YMI Cultural Center, Zealandia Castle and Sondley Estate.
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UNC Asheville’s Farm-to-Table Dinner focuses on immigration and cultural heritage
UNC Asheville’s third annual Farm-to-Table Dinner on the Quad drew more than 300 guests for an evening centered on the theme of migration.