Kids Issue
Volume
21
/ Issue 34
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Owl art by Sand Hill- Venable Elementary School third-graders Sarah, Patricia and Cami
With an impressive amount of enthusiasm, local kids took up the theme of activism to express themselves about issues that are important to them via art, photos, essays and poetry.
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Smart bets: Haybaby
What does it mean to be not just a hardworking band, but one of the top-10 hardest-working bands? Ask Brooklyn-based Haybaby. The indie-pop trio plays Broadway's on Tuesday, March 24,…Jamie Kornegay makes his literary debut with Soil
When Mississippi-based author Jamie Kornegay was working on his debut novel, Soil, he did what a lot of working novelists do: He wrote when he could.Luzius Stone releases long-awaited album Electric Dream
Almost two years to the day since Xpress first shared news of Electric Dream by Luzius Stone — the project of WNC native Justin Miles — that album finally gets…Smart bets: Tim O’Brien and Andy Statman
The acclaimed roots musicians — O'Brien boasting a Grammy Award and Statman a coveted National Heritage Fellowship title — have been meeting up around the country for special one-off jams…Smart bets: Black Milk
2014 was a prolific year for emcee and hip-hop producer Black Milk (also known as Curtis Cross) who polished his solo rap EP Glitches in the Break just months before…Lisa Landry turns relationship woes into comedy gold
“I have the worst taste in men,” says comedian Lisa Landry. “If you know a good man with a job and a sensitive vocabulary, I’ll ask if he’s got an…Smart bets: Kurt Braunohler
“I think I might have figured out the dumbest way to make the world a better place,” wrote comedian Kurt Braunohler on his crowdfunding page. “I’ll be jet-skiing from Chicago…Lindsey Kelley Dance performs Ladle Weiss at the Masonic Temple
Dancer and choreographer Lindsey Kelley came to Asheville in 2010 with a dream of founding her own dance company. Arriving in town with experience in modern dance and ballet, the…Screen scene: Local film news
Want to watch a documentary, learn about sustainability or gay rights, or support a local filmmaker? Here's where to watch, discuss and donate.food
Beer Scout: Sierra Nevada opens taproom, Pints for Patriots and Red Angel’s release
Sierra Nevada calls it a "showpiece for the brewery," and it's clear the space — which seats about 400 — will be a place to celebrate Sierra Nevada beer. Yet…living
Kids Issue: A cornucopia of art
It turns out that Asheville area children and teens are every bit as passionate about their causes and views as the adults are around here. Here are some of the…From dirt to dining room: Restaurant gardens give new meaning to farm-to-table cuisine
Asheville restaurateurs are giving the term "locally sourced produce" a new meaning by picking up a shovel and digging in the dirt themselves. This translates to a farm-to-table journey that,…Conscious Party: Produce to the people
Jubilee! Community Church is hosting a night of dancing, singing and bidding to get the Bounty & Soul mobile market on the road.Bike thrift shop funds Trips for Kids’ excursions in WNC
At first glance, the 600-square-foot Bicycle Thrift Shop looks like a cubbyhole for discarded jerseys, muddied cleats and bikes that have been down a few trails. But a closer look reveals a gold mine…news
The Kids Issue
It turns out that Asheville area children and teens are every bit as passionate about their causes and views as the adults are around here.Local initiatives provide access to public records in WNC
Local organizations, municipal bodies and citizens groups across Western North Carolina have partnered to empower community members to play a direct hand in the management and accessibility of public records,…Small Bites: Bar Wars AVL
Local bartenders to square off during Bar Wars AVL, French Broad Food Co-op seeks community input on expansion plans, the Mills River Farmers Market lines up new vendors and the…Farm to School’s taste-test program steers kids from french fries to kale
For many children, the links between food supply and school lunch are murky at best. But the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Growing Minds Farm to School program aims to shine…Boys club: My Daddy Taught Me That youth program provides positive role models
If you think your day is busy, try keeping up with Keynon Lake. Lake parlayed his pro basketball and sports medicine experience into a career with Buncombe County Health and…With state funding gone, what’s next for Advantage West?
Twenty years ago, Sen. Martin Nesbitt spearheaded an initiative that aimed to make sure Western North Carolina wasn’t ignored when it came to bringing money, industry and jobs to the…opinion
Kids contribution: Learning Community — Preservation
When Xpress asked local educators for ideas about the focus of the annual Kids Issue, two distinct ideas rose to the top: activism and a kid’s view of the world.…Kids contribution: Learning Community — A guide to social media
When Xpress asked local educators for ideas about the focus of the annual Kids Issue, two distinct ideas rose to the top: activism and a kid’s view of the world.…E-Legalities
Letter writer: ‘Xpress’ should practice responsible journalism
"If you purport to be a newspaper, practice responsible journalism."Letter writer: James Lee III would be an outstanding choice for Asheville City Schools board
"Over the past two years, I've come to know James Lee III as one of the most dedicated and passionate organizers for social justice in the city of Asheville."Letter writer: Valuable solar tax credits are set to expire
It was heartening to read the story about First Congregational United Church of Christ’s commitment to get as far off the electric grid as possible. The stated goal is to…Kids contribution: Learning community, monarch activism in Black Mountain
A student contribution from the Kids Issue.Kids’ contribution: Activism means help for those who need it
A student contribution from the Kids Issue.Kids’ contributions: I am an activist with bullying
A student contribution from the Kids Issue.Kids’ contributions: Evergreen Community Charter School, Why It Matters
When Xpress asked local educators for ideas about the focus of the annual Kids Issue, two distinct ideas rose to the top: activism and a kid’s view of the world. This…