Kids Issue, Part 2: Guide to 2024 Summer Camps
Volume
30
/ Issue 34
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Bren Dendy
What do local kids and teens dream about? Find out in this week’s Kids Issue, Part 2, which is full of creative and engaging art, essays, poems and short fiction. Plus, check out our annual Summer Camp Guide, which includes information from more than 150 camps organized by nearly 60 organizations. This week’s cover photo was taken at Camp Grier in Old Fort.
arts
Class clown takes his show on the road
As part of Xpress' Kids Issue, we speak with seventh grader Carson Coan about the Brevard Academy Comedy Club.Country Brunch series builds community (at a reasonable hour)
Julia Sanders and Tricia Tripp discuss the numerous perks of their monthly music series.Young actor finds her place in local theater
As part of Xpress' Kids Issue, we speak with 9-year-old Josephine Monastero about her love of theater and performance.Upcoming comedy show channels ‘The X-Files’
Along with inspiration from “The X-Files,” The Asheville Files also pulls from the popular 1970s variety show format — including games, audience participation and videos.Around town: Driving tour of a ‘lost’ community
A historic driving tour of the North Fork Valley; Poet and playwright Barbie Angell performs at the LaZoom Room; "Sordid Lives" at Hendersonville Theatre; and more.food
TRVE Brewing opens in former Eurisko location
The Denver-based brewery's first expansion is over five years in the making.What’s new in food: Exploring Latin American and Appalachian foodways
UNCA hosts its fourth lecture in a culinary series; pop-ups for cheese at a cidery and bread at a flour mill; Devil's Foot Beverage Co. partners with local music venues…living
Batboy shares his experiences inside the Asheville Tourists dugout
As part of Xpress' Kids Issue, we speak with 10th grader Houston Mashburn about his role as a batboy for the Asheville Tourists.Experts say adults can promote positive body image in kids
Experts emphasize that making body movement fun can keep kids interested and prevent physical activity from just being about weight loss or punishment.Student volunteer makes the rounds at Mission
As part of Xpress' Kids Issue, we speak with a local youth about his time as a volunteer at Mission Hospital.news
TDA President Vic Isley plans to go full speed ahead in promoting tourism
BCTDA President and CEO of Explore Asheville Vic Isley says that in 2024, the TDA will stick to its four strategic imperatives that guide the organization’s decisions and planning: Delivering…What does the future hold for the Swannanoa Library?
Community members who spoke with Xpress say they are relieved that the Swannanoa Library has been saved from the chopping block for now. But many questions still remain about its…New Asheville Fire Chief Cayse focuses on training, diversity
With over 34 years of experience in fire safety, few people understand the inner workings of a fire department quite like Asheville’s recently hired fire chief, Michael Cayse. As the…Downtown mulls 2024 business improvement district proposal
Among those who are skeptical, the point of contention is whether a business improvement district overburdens downtown taxpayers for basic services that should be provided by the City of Asheville…99-room hotel approved for Biltmore Village; Council responds to Gaza protests
The project also includes 186 under-grade parking spaces, 10 off-street parking spaces, 10 bike racks and the installation of a signalized crosswalk on Hendersonville Road connecting transit routes to the…Montford North Star Academy to close and consolidate with Asheville Middle
Anger, fear and tears came spilling out of a tense Asheville City Board of Education meeting March 11 after the school board voted 5-2 to close Montford North Star Academy…opinion
Letter: Ask Edwards what fiscal commission would target
"If the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023 makes it into law, it creates a way to cut the federal budget, including Medicare and Social Security, largely behind closed doors."Letter: Haw Creek development raises many concerns
"We hope the Council will be committed to balancing new development with improvements to maintain and enhance the Haw Creek community."Letter: Repair Malvern Hills pool in time for summer
"I urge the Asheville government to do the right thing and listen to the people’s request to repair the Malvern Hills pool and have it open for swim classes and…In defense of challenge: How tackling hard things benefits us all
"So here’s my challenge: Let’s find ways to regularly challenge ourselves in good ways and let’s encourage others around us to do the same."Throw the book
Letter: Council choice fails to show humanity
"Shame on the Asheville City Council for refusing to even consider a cease-fire resolution for Gaza. In the midst of a genocide, it could not muster the moral courage to…Letter: City Council should not bend to threats
"I must also point out that by allowing this group to speak, the city was, in fact, already allowing their voices to be heard. However, being heard does not entail…Bringing up the career