Amplified: The Moogseum Celebrates the Inventions of Bob Moog
Volume
25
/ Issue 43
Cover Design Credit:
Hillary EdginCover Photography Credit:
Courtesy of the Bob Moog Foundation
The Moogseum, celebrating the life and career of inventor Bob Moog, opens Thursday, May 23, which would have been Moog’s 85th birthday. On the cover: Bob Moog with a Roger Powell keyboard, 1974.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C.Smart Bets: Big Lazy
The New York City-based instrumental trio plays The Lazy Diamond on May 20.Guitarist Eric Gales kicks off this year’s Downtown After 5 concert series
Gales singles out Asheville bassist Cody Wright — with whom he has toured extensively — for special praise: “He’s an amazing player, and I think he’s going to go very…The Moogseum shares Bob Moog’s impact well beyond synthesizers
The soft opening for the space, at 56 Broadway, is slated for Thursday, May 23, which would have been Moog’s 85th birthday.Smart Bets: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas
The South Louisiana ensemble plays a zydeco dance party on May 18 at The Orange Peel.Josh Blake releases a new acoustic album
In his downtime, Blake has been messing around on acoustic guitar, writing new songs that don’t fit neatly into the funk format or the more rock 'n' roll format he’s…Smart Bets: Hearts Gone South
The new-look local honky tonk band plays an album release show May 17 at The Grey Eagle.Theatre review: ‘Buncombe Tower’ at The Magnetic Theatre
Remember those “Keep Asheville Weird” bumper stickers? Local playwright Peter Lundblad reminds us of them fondly, if ruefully, in his brainy new satire Buncombe Tower onstage through Sunday, June 2, at…The 9th annual Creative Sector Summit focuses on equity and inclusion
Atlanta-based independent consultant Dina Bailey joins members of local government, arts organizations, artists and community organizers at the AAAC's annual conference.Smart Bets: Does Size Matter?
The opening reception for Open Hearts Art Center’s newest show takes place May 16.food
Tourism industry supports local nonprofits
“We are continually amazed by the philanthropic nature of our culinary and hospitality community here and how generous they are to the local community,” says Mary Nesbitt, chief development officer…Appetite for Life: Spring salads reach from palette to palate
May is the perfect month to begin adding color to the menu with salads made from locally sourced edibles.Local breweries’ $1-a-pour fundraising initiatives support nonprofits
These common initiatives have benefits for both the breweries and the nonprofits.One WNC veteran’s struggles with food insecurity
According to Feeding America, 20 percent of the more than 46 million people who access the organization’s national network of food banks each year are part of households that include…Small bites: Café Israel returns to Congregation Beth Israel
Entering its 13th year, Café Israel returns to Congregation Beth Israel. Also: The Golden Pineapple opens; Asheville Food Truck Showdown rolls back into town; Metro Wines hosts a riesling class;…living
Brother Wolf seeks to bridge $1 million funding gap
Facing years of financial instability, Brother Wolf announces funding gap and a new effort to rectify administrative policies that led to the current adversity.Black Mountain Beautification Committee hosts 14th annual Garden Show and Sale
Proceeds from the sale support the all-volunteer nonprofit group's annual garden grant awards and other programs.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
The Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center launches a Summer Historic Documentary Series and local actor Drez Ryan books a recurring role on a new HBO series.news
Asheville Archives: Kiwanis Club forms in Asheville, 1919
“Nearly thirty live wire, young business and professional men have already come into the local Kiwanis camp," reported The Asheville Citizen on July 9, 1919.Checking in on staffing, strategy shifts at local nonprofits
When the time comes for a new leader or a new strategic direction, nonprofits recognize that sound decisions can mean the difference between a sustainable future and irrelevance. That’s why…School-based clinics expand access to care
Nonprofit Blue Ridge Health has opened eight school-based clinics: five in Henderson County, where the child poverty rate is 22.5% and 5% of children have no health insurance; one in…Nonprofits work with developers to conserve WNC
With flat land at a premium, how can new housing developments arise to accommodate the influx of new Ashevilleans without sacrificing water quality or the majesty of unspoiled vistas? Some…Tell Me About It
ASHEVILLE, N.C.News briefs: Strive Beyond promotes alternative transportation, Asheville hosts home ownership fair
Activists with the Health Equity Coalition are organizing a Friday, May 24, community forum to explore how the $1.5 billion Dogwood Health Trust, created from the sale of Mission Health,…WNC Superheroes helps community members in need
In its first four months, WNC Superheroes has raised $5,431.17 in support of 11 cases referred by partner nonprofits.Campbell calls racial disparities Asheville’s biggest challenge
Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell said both the city and the private sector need to pitch in to make progress on the issue. “What that says to me is collectively,…Schools seek twice proposed county funding increase
While Buncombe County’s current proposed budget includes nearly $3.6 million in new education funding, total requests from local systems on May 7 came to roughly $8.16 million. That figure includes…opinion
Letter: Invasive species threaten trees, too
"To cite one example, trees growing along the Reed Creek Greenway in Montford are currently being enveloped in kudzu."Letter: Setting the record straight on miso
"Since traditional miso-making depends on the local climatic environment rather than temperature control, location in Rutherford County was critical in order to reproduce in the U.S. the miso that our…Letter: Small, local weddings can lessen impact
"However, the environmental impact of 'destination weddings' is not remotely offset by avoiding conflict diamonds or using local flowers."Letter: Infertility resources are available
"If you are struggling with infertility, you don’t have to face it alone. There are many helpful resources available, including a monthly support group in Asheville."Letter: Honoring Walter Robertson
"While I suggested a different location, I support Councilman Keith Young's recommendation, which was just announced, to name the Municipal Building for Walter Robertson."As state reimagines Medicaid, local nonprofits may have role to play
"Clearly, we already have both the expertise and the commitment to improve lives in our region. What we need is more funding and better coordination among our health care system,…Letter: Can’t see the mountains for the hotels
"Asheville, we can do better! We are killing the goose that is laying the golden eggs."Letter: Lodging tax supports local people
"People who visit Buncombe County spend $2 billion each year on restaurants, attractions, entertainment, recreation, the arts and lodging, creating jobs for 27,000 people in our community."Lifting the green veil to overcome plant blindness
"As a culture, we suffer from plant blindness, largely ignoring the green organisms all around us that spend their days quietly gathering sunlight."