Out of the Shadows: Shining a light on region’s black history
Volume
25
/ Issue 13
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Courtesy of the W.L. Eury Collection at Appalachian State University, via UNC Asheville
The African Americans in Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia Conference — which takes place Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 18-20, in Asheville — will highlight the often-over-looked contributions of black residents to the development of our region. On the cover: students at Allen High School.
arts
New guided tour explores Asheville’s literary landscape
“Our goal was to showcase Asheville over the years through these different authors so [people] could see it from a slightly different perspective," says Asheville Literary Tour co-founder Sarah Giavedoni.Smart Bets: Kikagaku Moyo
The Japanese psychedelic band stops by The Mothlight on Oct. 20.Married duo The War and Treaty plays The Orange Peel
Tanya Blount-Trotter and Michael Trotter Jr. bring their powerful, soulful sound to The Orange Peel on Oct. 19.Woodworker Steve Noggle is featured at the 71st annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Self-taught woodturner Steve Noggle is the featured maker at the 71st annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, which runs Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21, at the US Cellular Center.Smart Bets: The Man from Earth
Attic Salt Theatre Company stages an outdoor production of the sci-fi play Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19-27.Theater review: ‘Frost/Nixon’ at N.C. Stage Company
As Nixon, veteran actor Michael MacCauley may not look like the former president, but so flawlessly inhabits the essence of Nixon that you are transfixed by his every word and…Smart Bets: Ghost-Note
The Snarky Puppy percussionists bring their all-star Dallas ensemble to Asheville Music Hall on Oct. 18.Smart Bets: Kipyn Martin and Kirsten Maxwell
The indie-folk artists play the Isis lounge on Oct. 18.food
A new cookbook tells the culinary story of John C. Campbell Folk School
From cornbread to curries, the school's latest collection of recipes gives a glimpse into the daily life and historic background of the Western North Carolina craft school.Carolina Beer Guy: Appalachian Ridge takes unusual approach to making cider
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider owner Alan Ward discusses his operation's commitment to traditional French methods.Persimmons are one of WNC’s sweetest fall harvests
Whether cultivated or wild, American persimmons are plentiful this time of year in WNC.Small bites: Katie Button opens a bagel shop
Chef Katie Button is set to open a New York-style bagel shop downtown. And in other local food news, Asheville Pizza Co. features a French-inspired pizza created by chef Michel…living
Slow Food Asheville and Twin Leaf Brewery celebrate the candy roaster squash
The Oct. 25 event features a small-batch candy roaster grisette ale and a potluck gathering.movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Highland Brewing screens a documentary about paid family leave, Asheville Brewing presents one on the dwindling populations of wild Alaskan salmon and more.news
Asheville Archives: Construction begins on U.S.A. General Hospital No. 19
In March 1918, construction began on a new hospital in Asheville. The facility was specifically built for World War I soldiers infected with tuberculosis.Charles George VA Medical Center celebrates its centennial
On Friday, Oct. 26, the Charles George VA will celebrate its centennial at its grand reopening of building No. 9, known today as the Hope and Recovery Center.Business in brief: Regan joins Chamber, entrepreneurship conference
Returning for its second year, Hatch This combines techie business tropes including an accelerator, a hackathon and, of course, a party. The event takes place Friday-Sunday, Nov. 2-4. Participants will…N.C. parties weigh in on proposed constitutional amendments
Carl Mumpower, chair of the Buncombe County Republican Party, encourages voters to support the six amendments. In contrast, both Democratic and Green party leaders aim to “nix all six,” while…Project CARA helps expectant mothers with substance-use disorders
The Project CARA program housed at MAHEC Ob/Gyn Specialists came into being to decrease barriers and the stigma that prevents pregnant women with substance-use disorders from getting quality obstetrical care…[Food + Beverage] Collider conference prepares business for climate change
“It’s like the playing field that everyone’s playing on — that the economy’s playing on, that companies are playing on, that the government’s playing on — that playing field is…Annual conference will spotlight regional African-American history
The African Americans in Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia Conference will take place Oct. 18-20 in Asheville. The theme this year is “Making the invisible visible.”City could face equal protection suit after short-term rental vote
Reid Thompson has lost the most recent battle in his 13-plus-year fight with the city of Asheville. But the war, suggested Thompson’s representative and urban planner Joe Minicozzi, is far…opinion
Letter: We should consider climate refugees
"However, once the Outer Banks have inevitably washed away, more and more of those refugees will be looking for a place to settle. How will we see them?"Letter: Let us count the ways the GOP fails
"Just look at Mark Meadows aiding Trump! Does he bother to campaign here or debate Phillip Price? No."Kiss and say goodbye: Addressing the real cause of addiction
"If we’re going to solve the addiction problem, we can’t just treat the symptom; we have to address the cause."Letter: Meadows stands up to special interests in Farm Bill
"Congressman [Mark] Meadows deserves credit for standing up for taxpayers and against special interests in the Farm Bill."Letter: The DOT must do better
"In a time when pollinators are in decline and environmental degradation high, surely the shredding mower can’t be that much more trouble (I hate that thing too, by the way)."Letter: Asheville residents need more bang for our bucks
"I really wish Council would adjust their priorities and think of us who pay extra fees for our vehicles ($30), dog licenses ($10), chicken registration ($25) and so much more…Letter: Our power is in our vote!
"Only by your vote can the needs of the people be taken seriously."Letter: Rally for our health Oct. 21
"Because of Medicare, my treatment was not prohibitively expensive. This is the quality of care that should be, and can be, available to all."Ar-bear-tration
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