Banking on beer: Brewing boosts diverse businesses
Volume
23
/ Issue 44
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
As Western North Carolina’s brewing industry booms, other sectors — from farming to accounting to construction — are seeing their fortunes rise as well. Events during AVL Beer Week, which runs May 26-June 3, highlight the partnerships between local breweries and other businesses.
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Theater review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at Hendersonville Community Theatre
At its heart, Guys and Dolls is a story about the redemptive power of love. The clash of religious morality and the amoral streets of New York never overshadows the…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…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.Smart bets: Kikagaku Moyo
The band brings its passion for performance to The Mothlight for a free show on Monday, May 29.RBTS WIN and Spaceman Jones collaborate on a timely EP
Drawing from the approach of classic hip-hop producers such as Pete Rock, Diamond D and Large Professor, Worsham’s beats resonated with Bristol’s attitude toward rapping.Asheville Ballet puts a fresh spin on performance
Eight resident choreographers, three composers and two visual artists will come together for a night of collaborative live performance. With no restrictions beyond a 10-minute time frame, Asheville Ballet artistic…Smart bets: Kenilworth Art Studio Tour
Explore Kenilworth’s studios on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28.Grail Moviehouse screens Torgerson family’s French Broad River documentary
Bill Torgerson's latest Asheville documentary is part family adventure, part environmental advocacy.Smart bets: ABSFest
The Orange Peel hosts the Saturday Spectacular, featuring headliner Sydni Deveraux, the Golden Glamazon.Theater review: ‘Timon of Athens’ by Montford Park Players
The play tells the tale of a wealthy Athenian known for his excessive generosity. It runs through Saturday, May 27.food
Mountain Sports Festival gets boost for another exciting weekend of sports, music, fun
The Mountain Sports Fest, which will be held May 26-28, enters its 17th year with a new director, several fresh events and a three-year grant from the City of Asheville…AVL Beer Week 2017: Events
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.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.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…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.Spilling over: WNC’s brewing boom brings rising fortunes to other sectors
As quickly as new breweries keep popping up in and around Asheville, the auxiliary businesses that support those beer producers are multiplying even faster. By providing an array of services,…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.Small bites: Frostbite Ice Cream’s new location will offer grown-up treats
Frostbite Ice Cream Bar expands to north Asheville. Also: Blue Dream Curry House celebrates two years, A Taste of Portugal comes to La Guinguette and Put It Up! Youth Food…Conscious Party: Asheville Youth Ultimate Frisbee
WHAT: A benefit night for the Asheville Youth Ultimate Frisbee program WHERE: Hi-Wire Brewing WHEN: Thursday, May 25, 4-11 p.m. WHY: With both fall and spring programs, games running several times a week and…living
Scrutiny on the bounty
Asheville, NCWellness 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.movies
Screen scene: Local film news
The Collider kicks off National Pollinator Month with a screening of Wings of Life, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center debut two promotional films and more.news
Efficiency bulb
Asheville, NCDespite progress, concerns about the I-26 Connector persist
When the DOT finally decided on a design for Section B of the Connector project in 2015, many stakeholders thought they saw light at the end of a very long…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…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…2016 numbers reflect continuing strength in Buncombe County tourism industry
At the first annual Tourism Week Summit, the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled new statistics about the economic impact of tourism in Buncombe County in 2016.opinion
Letter: Support helps Green Opportunities continue its work
" To all who came out on a cold, rainy night to eat, drink, dance and have a blast, we do appreciate your presence, energy and support."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."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,…