Living Green: A look at Asheville’s green home solutions
Volume
22
/ Issue 7
Cover Design Credit:
Alane MasonCover Photography Credit:
Lorraine Plaxico
With WNC at the forefront nationally for green building, Xpress challenged architectural illustrator/fine artist Lorraine Plaxico to depict a handful of the area’s most intriguing and inspiring green homes. The cover features the Ashevillage Sanctuary eco-urban demonstration center.
arts
Smart bets: Callaghan
Nashville-by-way-of-Atlanta-by-way-of-London singer-songwriter Callaghan returns to The Altamont Theatre on Friday, Sept. 11.Watkins Family Hour takes its casual, intimate vibe on tour
Sean and Sara Watkins, the brother-and-sister duo who rose to fame as youngsters in acoustic trio Nickel Creek, alongside virtuoso mandolin player Chris Thile, started the Watkins Family Hour as…Smart bets: Jim Bizer and Jan Krist
The duo opens Mountain Spirit Coffehouse's eleventh season at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.The Revelers bring eclectic, danceable Louisiana music back to Asheville
Less genre-specific than the bands out of which it rose, The Revelers fold healthy amounts of country, rock 'n' roll, blues, and Western swing into their Cajun musical stew. The…Fruit Bats return with new songs, new tour
Eric D. Johnson was last in Asheville just about a year ago — performing as EDJ, in support of his solo album of the same name — as part of…Smart bets: Back South
Back South's danceable, Appalachian-crafted and blues-inspired rock set takes place at the Bywater on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.Asheville native Chance the Artist headlines Goombay’s Sunday gospel celebration
Gospel-rapper Chance the Artist, an Asheville native currently based in Atlanta, headlines the Goombay on Sunday, Sept. 13. After turning his life around an devoting himself to positive rhymes, Chance…Smart bets: Peggy Ratusz covering Bonnie Raitt
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall hosts the soul and blues cover show on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9 p.m.Music veteran Mac Arnold helps cure the blues in Henderson County
Tickets to the Bids and Blues fundraiser for Thrive include a catered picnic by local chef Lark Lindsey, complimentary drinks from Sierra Nevada and MetroWines, and participation in a live…food
Beer Scout: Twin Leaf Brewery branches out
Now in its second year in business, South Slope's Twin Leaf Brewery is about to unveil a new, expanded taproom and outdoor gathering spot. Also: Burial Beer Co. hosts Four…The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village makes an impact on hunger with ongoing giving program
Asheville restaurant owners are known for their willingness to step up and give back to the community through fundraising events. But The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village has established an…living
Color Faire brings yoga, music and color throwing to Asheville
The Saturday, Sept. 12, Color Faire offers participants a chance to relax and sip a hot cacao drink before plunging themselves into yoga, music, belly dancing, flow arts and healthy…movies
Screen scene: Local film news
This week's roundup includes the new Movies That Matter series, acting classes and the Radical Reels Film Tour.news
Letter writer: Bernie Sanders’ message resonates with the 99 percent
"The Sanders campaign is bringing to the surface an ocean of underlying injustices and misplaced priorities in the corporate-co-opted American political system."Green building thriving in WNC despite legislative threats
Amid a hostile legislative climate in Raleigh, innovative, sustainable design and construction are flourishing in Western North Carolina. The WNC Green Building Council was founded in 2001. Since then —…Living green in Western North Carolina: Artist’s drawings capture the grace of eight green homes
Xpress challenged local artist Lorraine Plaxico to depict and describe a handful of the Western North Carolina’s most intriguing and inspiring green homes.Food Policy Council urges Asheville to stop fluoridating water
The addition of fluoride to municipal drinking water supplies has been a controversial topic for many years, with opponents asserting that fluoridation carries health risks that outweigh any benefits. The…Green Opportunities’ new director gets his feet — and his shoes — wet
As the new executive director of Green Opportunities, the green jobs training program that works with low-income Asheville residents, George C. Jones plans to continue the environmental consciousness that was…Small bites: Bikers and burger lovers unite at Dave’s 209
Dave's 209 is serving up burgers and hand-dipped shakes to locals and visitors in Hot Springs. Meanwhile, Asheville will soon host a soil-building class, Noble Cider' grand-opening party and a…opinion
Super hotels, increased taxes
Letter writer: Vote for Marc Hunt, an effective and reasonable leader
"I want Marc in government because he is one of the most effective people I’ve ever been around. "Letter writer: We may need Hank Willliams for inspiration on how to treat others
'Pope Francis’ encyclical calls for deeper caring for people as well as natural resources. Let’s hope our Catholic brothers and sisters heed the call and lead the way.'Sores of Income
Letter writer: Consider the environmental cost of almond milk
"How can this situation be addressed as a consumer in a conscious and honorable manner?"Letter writer: Marc Hunt’s approach to lot near Basilica is constructive, pragmatic
"Big spending for another full-scale park on the Haywood Street site would drain the city budget far more than the balanced use of the site favored by Marc and the…Letter writer: Give ‘bully breeds’ a chance
"Instead of euthanizing thousands of dogs, maybe we should educate ourselves and prevent these situations altogether. "While Rome burns
The concept behind “six degrees of separation” is always surprising, especially when it seems to work even with a celebrity like the late Dr. Seuss. I was able to make…Heritage or hate?
Heritage, not hate! Just about every Southerner has seen this familiar slogan plastered on the bumper of a passing car or boldly emblazoned across a tattered T-shirt. And as the…Chip mills don’t harm North Carolina
Chip mills have been the focus of much public debate lately, largely because of groups opposed to timber harvesting and the use of wood products. They are savvy enough to…Letters to the editor
Cab fare increase is a bit excessive Just wanted to comment on the cab companies’ new rates. It used to cost me around $3.65 from Ingles to my house, which…