Erased: Mourning the end of a landmark
Volume
25
/ Issue 41
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Joshua Martin
Xpress explores the life and death of the “Before I Die” wall on Biltmore Avenue, a fixture of the street since 2014. On the cover: The daughter of co-caretaker Joshua Martin puts her mark on the wall.
arts
Spring LEAF brings India.Arie and other groundbreaking artists to the stage
Other sonic offerings at spring LEAF include soul, jazz and r&b alchemizers the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio; singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist sisters Larkin Poe; husband-and-wife soul-folk duo The War and Treaty;…Smart Bets: Hubby Jenkins
The Carolina Chocolate Drops' multi-instrumentalist plays a May 8 solo show at Isis.Fian Arroyo shows a collection of fantasy art
Arroyo’s work is popular at festivals such as Dragon Con and Illuxcon and appears on skateboards. “I’m a skateboarder and it’s pretty cool to ride my own deck,” he says.Smart Bets: Delia Owens
The Idaho-based writer reads from her debut novel on May 8 at Malaprop's.Documentary recounts the work of Presbyterian ministers during the civil rights era
Four chapters in local filmmakers Carolyn Crowder and Rod Murphy's documentary profile series about Presbyterian ministers in the Civil Rights Era will be screened at the Fine Arts Theatre on…Smart Bets: Polygon Turtles
The activism art show opens May 4 at Hazard Inks in Hendersonville.Asheville Music School benefit takes on The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
'Revolver' is often thought of as the first Beatles album to make use of the recording studio as an instrument. The album’s innovative, experimental nature is evident on tracks as…Smart Bets: Everything Is True, Nothing Is Permitted
Western Carolina University alum Tom Pazderka’s monthlong solo exhibit receives a preview reception at Bender Gallery on May 3.food
Successful Asheville restaurants write their own recipes for out-of-state expansion
Local restaurant owners discuss the strategies and motivations behind their expansions.Small bites: Cultura opens on the South Slope
Jacob Sessoms joins forces with Wicked Weed Brewing. Also: Cinco de Mayo events, Curragh Chase pop-ups, Early Girl Eatery heads to North Asheville and more local food news.Beer Scout: Highland Brewing celebrates its 25th anniversary
Founder Oscar Wong reflects on the latest milestone of Asheville's oldest craft brewery and is optimistic about the people and products guiding its next quarter century.living
As opioid crisis wears on, Buncombe County prepares to launch syringe clinic
The Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department will offer syringe services at its 40 Coxe Ave. clinic beginning in July or August, joining the Needle Exchange Program of Asheville…Collaborative works to reduce I-40 animal deaths
At least 35 bears have been struck and killed since May 2018 in the 28-mile stretch of I-40 between the Maggie Valley exit and the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee. The…Have a Cow
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Hidden hiking: Buncombe lands offer nature close to home
Some places in Buncombe County still offer outdoors solitude without a lengthy drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park or an obscure corner of Pisgah National Forest. Mark Barrett offers…Wildcat Ridge Farm hosts annual Festival of Peonies in Bloom
Peonies are unfussy perennials with beautiful, colorful blooms. And many varieties will be on full display this month at Wildcat Ridge Farm in Clyde.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Katie Damien’s feature-length comedy will be screened on May 9 at the Fine Arts Theatre.news
Asheville Archives: Black Mountain Highway opens, 1921
In 1919, construction began on the Asheville-Black Mountain Highway. Several setbacks, including a construction fire and a labor shortage, delayed the project's eventual completion.News in brief: Tips for living alongside bears, Blue Ridge Honor Flight celebrates veterans
Opportunities to celebrate local Special Olympians and veterans of past wars are coming up this spring. And with the arrival of warmer weather, the city of Asheville provides tips on…Asheville says goodbye to interactive art project
The painting over of Biltmore Avenue's 'Before I Die' wall reminds residents that nothing lasts forever.WNC Green Party hosts TDA members for hotel tax forum
Community members took the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding the tourism industry in Asheville and hear a presentation from the WNC Green Party about restructuring of hotel occupancy taxes…Council approves grant application for hybrid buses
The total cost of those buses, according to a city staff report, would be approximately $1.5 million, of which Asheville would contribute $225,000 in matching funds. Some members of the…opinion
Letter: Choice over vaccines is important
"Mandatory edicts regarding substances to be injected into any person’s body is a concern not only for parents, but for everyone."Letter: LGBTQ supporters promote acceptance
"Societal norms do evolve — we’ve traveled centuries from biblical and medieval times."Letter: Experienced movie critics wanted
"As a movie fan, I appreciate an educated and critical reviewer who is also a skilled writer."Letter: A quaint lack of understanding of LGBTQ issues
"It is high time we end the idea that trans people are rapacious predators or perverts."Letter: Slim down food waste at landfill
"A common misconception people have is that food waste composts in the landfill, but due to its anaerobic environment, food almost mummifies, taking years, sometimes decades, to break down."Getting the Moist for your Money
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Letter: Learn about the Green New Deal
"Join us for a Green New Deal Town Hall on Saturday, May 4, 5-7 p.m. at the Rainbow Community School auditorium, 60 State St., Asheville."