Beyond Booze: Change continues in male-centric industry
Volume
28
/ Issue 11
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Cindy Kunst
Men may still dominate the brewing and distilling industries, but local women continue to make their mark. In this week’s issue, Xpresschats with several such entrepreneurs about their early struggles and subsequent successes.
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Rocky Horror Music Show pays tribute to cult classic
The all-star lineup of Asheville musicians features members of Dr. Bacon, Natural Born Leaders, Modern Strangers, Andrew Thelston Band and more.Q&A with Katherine de Vos Devine, a lawyer who ‘speaks artist’
Originally from North Carolina, Katherine de Vos Devine found herself uprooted at a young age when her father moved the family to New York City for a new job. In…Around Town: Queer Girls Literary Reading moves to Rabbit, Rabbit
The Queer Girls Literary Reading moves to Rabbit, Rabbit. Plus: railroad laborers are honored at Andrews Geyser; the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville; and more!Faith in Arts Institute explores religious thought in creative work
The inaugural Faith in Arts Institute, a four-day gathering, explores how the religious beliefs of individual artists impact their creative process and the projects they pursue.food
Women hit their stride in Asheville’s brewing and distilling industries
“Our industry is traditionally very white and very male,” says Cristina Hall Ackley, co-owner of Ginger’s Revenge on Riverside Drive. But that hasn't stopped local women from succeeding in Asheville's…What’s new in food: Gallivant coffee shop opens in Woodfin
A new coffee shop opens just north of Asheville. Plus, Ay Caramba debuts on Merrimon Avenue; Early Girl plans for two additional locations; and more!living
Physical therapists branch out on their own for pelvic health
Most people take their nether regions for granted as long as everything is working OK. But when there is pain or leakage or (shudder) painful leakage, it’s time to find…news
Asheville Archives: Women’s professional attire, 1911
In honor of our annual Women in Business issue, we explore professional women's attire in the early 1910s.Some local schools reject COVID advice from health officials
Xpress has identified at least seven local K-12 institutions that are not requiring all students to wear masks as recommended by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services StrongSchoolsNC…Asheville works to partner with women- and minority-owned businesses
The city’s Minority or Woman Business Enterprise Certification, a process that officially went into effect on Jan. 1, is designed to help entrepreneurs build their businesses and get more opportunities…Green in brief: Isaac Dickson solar system goes online
Six years in the making, a 300 kilowatt-hour solar array at Asheville’s Isaac Dickson Elementary School was officially dedicated Sept. 24. The $428,000 project is expected to save the school…Commissioners condemn Edwards’ school board proposal
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 for a resolution opposing Republican Sen. Chuck Edwards’ latest legislative move, an attempt to create district elections for Buncombe’s Board of Education.opinion
Women in business: Never give up
"A big lesson I learned is that plans don’t always go as expected, and you must roll with it."Women in business: Explore your ideas and see what’s possible
"To other women considering launching their own retail business, especially moms, I want to let them know that it is possible."Women in business: Explore Asheville’s business resources
"There are so many fantastic resources available to those looking to start a businesses in Asheville, and many of them are free."Letter: Still missing Darcel Grimes
"Miss Darcel Grimes will always be at the temple of Western North Carolina news excellence, and she is surely missed off the air."Women in business: Ask for help (and help others)
"As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned many important lessons along the way: the necessity of having a mentor for accountability, creating a board of advisors and knowing your core values."Women in business: It’s OK to say ‘no’
"I hope that other women business owners exercise their voices in order to secure their place at the table."Women in business: Stay the course of what you know is right for you
"What I want young women to know is that it is your job to follow your instinct and stay the course of what you know is right for you! You…Letter: To live up to Asheville’s reputation, don’t close library
"Denying citizens a local library would make Asheville seem yet more crass, mercenary and indifferent to the population, especially those not blessed with lots of free time, ready transportation, internet…Women in business: Never apologize for who you are
"Stand tall, be proud of the work you’re accomplishing and respectfully correct people when they make you feel uncomfortable."Women in business: Know your ‘why,’ ‘what’ and ‘how’
"I made the choice to serve my sisters because it is consistent with who I am and what I genuinely care about."Women in business: Build a support circle
"I wish I would have known early on that I am the greatest asset in my business and that I needed to invest in taking care of self."Letter: More tips on how to save birds
"The birds will thank you, and you'll get to enjoy seeing more live birds!"Women in business: Learn the business side of being an artist
"One thing that has been a constant throughout all my job and career paths has been my vision to live a creative life."Letter: Think outside the box for Bent Creek property
"What if we ever decide to build a multipurpose concert and/or sports arena (with parking) and take the load off downtown?"Women in business: Follow the path that interests you
"Who knew I’d go from scooping up some poop to running a business that is fighting to stop climate change?"Letter: It’s time to fulfill sidewalks promise
"We can’t wait for someone to get hurt. We need our sidewalks now!"