No Man’s Land: WNC’s women farmers break new ground
Volume
25
/ Issue 12
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Luke Van Hine
As part of the Women in Business issue, this story looks at Western North Carolina’s growing demographic of female farmers. On the cover: Pictured, from left, are WNC farmers Annie Louise Perkinson, Robin Reeves and Gabi White.
arts
Asya Colie mounts an exhibition inspired by Asheville and Cotignac, France
While in Cotignac, France, this summer, Colie had a show at Cercle des Arts, the gallery attached to her village’s 16th century church. Now back in Asheville, she is readying…Smart Bets: Natalie Prass
The Richmond-based musician plays The Mothlight on Oct. 17.Emma’s Lounge debuts its eclectic album ‘Confluence’ at an interstellar prom
At that Oct. 13 show, attendees will vote upon and crown a non-gender-specific prom king and queen, and festive, space-age-themed attire is encouraged.Smart Bets: Chit-chat Fashion Show
The fall-themed show of casual wear and "After 5" styles is set for Oct. 14 at ZenobiaStudio.Asheville Choral Society celebrates black composers with fall concert
'The Deepness of Blue' signals intentionality. Though the chorus has several members of color, ACS has invited singers from other local choruses and African American musicians, including soloists and a…RAD Fest seeks to create a safe, equitable, community-oriented experience
The collection of artists slated to appear at the Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14 festival in the River Arts District is fringey, women-led, often queer-identifying, and less white-centric…Smart Bets: Festival of Heroes
The combination Medieval Market and Viking Fight Night takes place Oct. 13 at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.Theater review: ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ by Different Strokes!
Momentum is key to this play, and the ensemble works together well together, almost like a dance choreographed to represent the shifting points of view.Smart Bets: Signe Pike
The Charleston, S.C.-based author reads from her debut novel on Oct. 11 at Malaprop's.food
Women chefs introduce permanent downtown pop-up concepts
Most restaurants open with a bang — banners, grand-opening parties, VIP tastings and the like. But as Asheville’s market gets more and more saturated with eateries, a new trend is…Beer Scout: Urban Orchard and Noble bring cider downtown
The two local cideries are rolling out new locations on the South Slope and in the heart of downtown Asheville.Small Bites: The Mediterranean changes hands
A landmark downtown diner gets new owners, the HardLox Jewish Food & Heritage Festival returns for its 15th year, All American Food Fights rolls out the inaugural Asheville Taco Takeover…living
Are females the future of WNC farming?
Despite the unique set of challenges it presents, WNC women are increasingly looking to agriculture as a business option.movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Asheville-based filmmaker Kira Bursky discusses her new app Critiqr, which connects filmmakers to feedback on their works-in-progress.news
Asheville Archives: The great jewelry heist of 1912
In the summer of 1912, self-proclaimed clairvoyant Mme. Nina Lester arrived in Asheville for a brief stint. By late July she would flee the city with hundreds of dollars worth…Weaverville’s female business owners talk support and collaboration
Woman-owned businesses are the norm in Weaverville’s downtown district, a bustling hamlet that puts the lie to the notion of small towns as sleepy places where nothing much ever happens.Zabuton cushions made in WNC help prison inmates practice mindfulness
To help prison inmates along the path of personal change, a local woman-owned business supplies meditation mats to create a space for contemplation and rest inside the prison walls. Carolina…In brief: Neighborhoods feted, books sold, Pisgah mourned
Book lover? The Friends of the Polk County Public Library will hold its fall book sale Thursday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday,…Asheville beefs up cybersecurity plans
The Asheville city budget for fiscal year 2018-19 includes contains money to hire two new staffers, a security coordinator and technical support technician. Jonathan Feldman, city chief information officer, says…City Council weighs parks, fire spending at budget work session
Offered in response to public demand for greater transparency in the city’s finances, the work sessions allow each governmental department to explain how it uses its portion of more than…Commissioners bicker over early voting, delay benefit decisions
Commissioners quibbled over extra money for early voting sites in Buncombe County during their meeting on Oct. 2. They also delayed a decision on cuts to certain employee benefits.League of Women Voters cuts short Leicester forum
Four candidates, including three Democrats in contested races, showed up to the event. Their three Republican opponents — Senate incumbent Chuck Edwards, House candidate Marilyn Brown and Commissioner Robert Pressley…opinion
Letter: A monarch by any other name
"Readers interested in monarchs and participating in citizen science programs should be aware that viceroys and monarchs occur in much of the same range, including Western North Carolina."Letter: Vote to save our country, freedom and lives
"And once you are registered, I [urge] you to vote blue for Democrats to save our country and our freedoms and our lives."Letter: A royal (butterfly) mistake
"The otherwise lovely cover on the [Sept. 26] edition shows a viceroy butterfly, a great monarch imitator."Letter: Let’s make peace a reality
"Imagine if the money Asheville taxpayers contribute to the war paradigm were instead used to uplift our community, to eradicate poverty, to provide physical and mental health care, to support…Backyard to the old drawing board
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Letter: Changes forced on civic clubs yield leadership decline
"Our court has effectively denied the 'boys' a night out. Shouldn’t men have places where they can socialize, bond, network, serve the community and escape the cares of family life…Letter: Edwards is a strong, proven leader
"Amanda Edwards is the only candidate in District 2 who will provide accountability and strong oversight, while respecting other voices in our community."County scandal offers choices, opportunity
"This is the perfect time to unwind, review, learn and rebuild the structure and environment to epitomize best practices — to create a system that, at its core, honors and…Letter: HempX paves way for remarkable first year of NC hemp
"As a result, in its first full year of hemp being approved as an agricultural crop in North Carolina, we’re expected to see over $100 million in economic impact via…