Walking on The Wild Side: WNC Adventure Issue
Volume
26
/ Issue 9
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Courtney Hall with Fotobycoco
Western North Carolina is a haven for the adventurous — whether you dig outdoor expeditions with your cat, live-action role-playing, eating cricket tacos or other out-of-the box pursuits. On the cover: Emmylou, cat adventurer, at Devil’s Courthouse.
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Biz briefs: Business Inclusion Office announces new name, office hours
The diversity of Western North Carolina's business community comes through in this week's business roundup. From a new luxury campground to equitable business contracting opportunities, check out what's new.Adventurous entertainment in Asheville
Want to add an extra layer of intrigue to your recreation? Try a costumes community bike ride, an LGBTQ+ walking tour, an escape adventure or a figure drawing salon.Smart Bets: Kinobe and Akello
The Ugandan musicians take to the Isis stage on Oct. 2.Smart Bets: Queer Girls Literary Reading
The Mothlight hosts the 11th annual showcase of established and emerging voices on Sept. 29.Blue Ridge Pride Festival rolls out the welcome mat
“I find that, in Western North Carolina, the vast majority of people and institutions at least aspire to be welcoming,” says Blue Ridge Pride Executive Director Tina White.The Marcus King Band hosts its third festival at Pisgah Brewing Co.
Music fans in the region took to Marcus King from the very beginning. “Honestly, it was the first market to to embrace us before we were an act that went…Smart Bets: Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University's annual celebration of Southern Appalachian returns to campus on Sept. 28.Theater review: ‘The Fire of Freedom’ at N.C. Stage
Actor and playwright Mike Wiley, as Galloway, delivers a rousing one-man show on the life of the slave, spy, and N.C. senator. The production runs through through Sunday, Oct. 6.Smart Bets: Woods and Wilds
Dogwood Alliance's annual storytelling fundraiser takes place Sept. 27 at The Mothlight.food
Adventure is on the menu at WNC restaurants
Some local restaurants push culinary boundaries, with palate-challenging dishes like cricket tacos, mustard ice cream, liver pudding and more.Everything in Moderation: The cider side of sipping
Local cideries apply creativity to the fruit of Western North Carolina's abundant apple harvests.Small bites: Asheville Coffee Expo returns to the RAD
Baristas, roasters and coffee shop owners unite for the fourth annual Asheville Coffee Expo. Also: BeLoved Asheville celebrates Puerto Rican culture and cuisine; Sunflower Diner hosts a grand opening celebration;…living
Step Right Up
ASHEVILLE, .NC.Adventure cats hit WNC streets and trails
From mountain tops to dive bars, WNC adventure cats are heading to places they've never been before.News briefs: VTC graduates 6th class; Bissette to speak on public higher education
Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court helps veterans of the armed forces pursue healing rather than jail time for offenses related to substance abuse or behavioral health issues. The court is…Monarch Butterfly Day at The N.C. Arboretum
The Sept. 28 event will offer a milkweed plant sale, children's educational activities and a monarch gardening workshop for adults.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
The 50/50 On The Water Film Tour and Manhattan Short Film Festival play Asheville this week.news
Xpress comments on Buncombe public records fees
At the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Mountain Xpress shared concerns about new fees for the fulfillment of public record requests. In a unanimous…Asheville Archives: The great deer hunt of 1936
In the late fall and early winter of 1936, Pisgah National Forest invited hunters to bag stags. Though there were plenty of stipulations involved, thousands of nimrods applied to partake…Unusual therapies offer wellness with a difference
The Asheville area abounds with alternatives for adventurous healing journeys and opportunities to indulge your curiosity.Costumed adventures allow locals to transcend time and space
Whether playing a role in an elaborate fantasy scenario or serving as historical interpreters, many adventurous souls in Western North Carolina say that dressing up as someone from another time…Pros and Cons
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Outdoor Economy Conference comes to Asheville
In its inaugural year, the conference on WNC's outdoors industry sold out, with over 250 attendees. This year, it’s expected to more than double in attendance, largely thanks to the…Job Opening
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Asheville Regional Airport plans for future growth
Last year, AVL hosted over 1.13 million passengers, an 18.6% jump from 2017’s total and over 67% more travelers than used the airport five years prior. Tina Kinsey, the Greater…Asheville climate strikers join global throng
Joining demonstrators worldwide, hundreds of local teenagers, children and adults walked out of class and work to participate in the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20. Gathered in front of…County clarifies Waste Pro service changes
Dane Pedersen, Buncombe County's solid waste director, said many residents were confused over what would be included in the $19.21 monthly service fee. He explained that the cost covers the…opinion
Letter: Reflexology must stay separate from massage therapy
"It is like forcing a plumber to become a licensed electrician to be legally allowed to do plumbing work."Letter: Let’s be honest about proposed apartments in Montford
"If developers want to work in a historic district, let them come up with sensible plans that adhere to the same rules and regulations that property owners and renters have…Letter: We have chance to change direction of City Council
"As a community, we have the opportunity to change the direction and priorities of City Council by electing representatives who more closely reflect our values and vision for Asheville going…Letter: Brother Wolf is broken
"There’s a major disconnect between volunteers and management at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue."Letter: In defense of Montford
"No one I know is against apartments. In fact, we have many on every block, and they are welcome neighbors."