Power Play: Solar is the key to the city, county energy goals
Volume
26
/ Issue 4
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Buncombe County and the city of Asheville have resolved to run their operations entirely with renewable energy by 2030. Although a July consultants’ report offers a path forward, it will be no easy task.
arts
Philo’s ‘Freestyle Fridays’ series passes the one-year mark
The minute-long videos, which post on Instagram and YouTube weekly, now number in the 60s. But even though the one-year mark is well past, Reitzel promises to continue the project…Community Heritage Festival celebrates an African American neighborhood
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival offers a celebration specific to that section of town and its past and present inhabitants. Organizers will recognize the oldest living residents of…Smart Bets: Slay the Mic Summer Jam
The inaugural hip-hop extravaganza takes place Aug. 24 at Paradox Nightclub.Harvest Records celebrates its 15th anniversary with Transfigurations III
Store owners Mark Capon and Matt Schnable leaned more heavily on staff involvement in planning their latest festival, which resulted in such surprise bookings as ESG.Smart Bets: Flyer in a Dark Chamber
The collaborative meditations on Lillith shares a bill with Okapi and Edwin Salas on Aug. 24 at BMCM+AC.Theater review: ‘Rabbit Hole’ at Asheville Community Theatre
As in 'Alice in Wonderland,' things aren’t always what they seem.Smart Bets: Up/Rooted
The collaborative multimedia project between Liz Williams and Al Murray has an opening reception Aug. 23 at REVOLVE.Smart Bets: Third Nature
The Asheville-based electronic rock quartet plays a record release show Aug. 23 at Isis.food
Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ Education explores mountain foodways
"I see a potential for these girls not just to get educated and inspired and leave, but to take that inspiration and figure out how to instill it in their…Beer Scout: New laws allow two-drink orders and pets in NC taprooms
Owners of Green Man, Wedge and Whistle Hop discuss the new rule changes prior to their Sept. 1 implementation.Small bites: Help for Hendo
Free meals and haircuts return to Sanctuary Brewing Co. Also: Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen announces new dinner series; Chefs for Seniors launches in Buncombe County; Skybar announces its closing;…living
Warren Wilson College launches an industrial hemp program
The new program will work with local farmers and landowners in an effort to develop hemp as viable crop for Western North Carolina.Wellness in brief: Community supports Poore, foundation names Chiang
Fundraisers to support injured Hendersonville Fire Department Capt. Josh Poore abound, while Western Carolina presents a program exploring the connection between wilderness and wellness.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Chicago-based filmmaker Peter Collins Campbell has launched a Kickstarter campaign to complete post-production on his Asheville-shot feature debut.news
Asheville Archives: Zebulon Vance argues against civil rights, 1874
n 1874, Zebulon Vance stood before the House of Representatives arguing against a bill that would outlaw racial discrimination in juries, schools, transportation and public accommodations. "Let the people of…Count Down
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Declassified: WNC’s top-secret past
Local historian Jon Elliston’s latest talk, “WNC Declassified,” will feature accounts of Nazi sympathizers, FBI intrigue, espionage, nuclear war and the undoing of a presidency.The Stealing Economy
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Asheville City Schools begin new year with interim leadership
Interim Asheville City Schools Superintendent Bobbie Short is taking over — for the third time in six years — as the district struggles with extreme disparities in the academic performance…City, county debut results of renewable energy planning
The $100,000 report, commissioned from Massachusetts-based consultants The Cadmus Group, finds that local government action will be insufficient for Asheville and Buncombe County to run operations entirely on renewable energy…opinion
Letter: Au revoir, Xpress movie reviews
"I wanted to simply echo the sentiments of Sherry Luft in her May 1 letter regarding the current state of movie reviews at Mountain Xpress ['Experienced Movie Critics Wanted']."Letter: Unbelievable naiveté on immigration
"How about coming legally. That’s a term that the lefties want to ignore."Letter: Demand ACA improvements
"Write your senator to demand improvements in the ACA we depend upon."Letter: Hey, GOP
"You won’t see us at MAGA rallies, but we are deeply concerned about making America better."Letter: Charles George VA Medical Center earns its reputation
"Asheville is very lucky to have such a highly rated and respected VA, and we all owe them a tip of our various military service hats for their service to…Letter: The taxpayers got played
"The recent scandals about misspent economic development funds show that the game was really to create a pool of funds, which certain officials could dip into to spend tax money…