While I have fond memories of summers off from school, continuing the tradition of summer vacation in our primarily non-agrarian culture no longer makes sense.
Author: Anne Fitten Glenn
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Brews News
Canning craft beer locally Longtime local brewery Asheville Brewing Company is making some huge and long-awaited changes over the next few months. First off, the brewery has purchased a canning line and will start canning a few best-selling craft beers. New tanks will almost triple beer production capacity, just in time for a new assistant […]
Small is beautiful
Since becoming Mountain BizWorks’ CEO in the fall of 2009, Shaw Canale has seen the rise of numerous women-owned small businesses in Western North Carolina. Her colleague Sharon Oxendine is the longtime director of the nonprofit’s Women's Business Center. Xpress sat down with both of them recently to discuss local trends concerning women in business. […]
Brews News: Asheville Brewing beer in cans? Yes, please
ABC to can, Asheville Beer Masters go to semis, pub crawls, coaster art — and local beer.
Several local brewers and brewery owners recently gathered to toast Asheville’s three-peat win of the BeerCity USA poll at Barley’s Taproom.
Photo by Anne Fitten Glenn
Edgy Mama: Feeding kids meat does not equal child abuse
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have a billboard on display in Wales that screeches: “Feeding Kids Meat is Child Abuse.” They’re trying to put up the same billboard in a town in Canada, and closer to home, in Greenville, S.C.
Brews News: Beer City USA celebrates American Craft Beer Week, UPDATED
American Craft Beer Week starts today, and there are lots of sudsy events taking place in Asheville and surrounding environs.
Edgy Mama: advice to parents from a young Ferris Bueller
When I consulted my son as to what this week’s column should be about, he thought it’d be fun to share how parents can tell if their kid is pretending to be sick. Not that he’s ever done that, he claims.
Brews News
Asheville for the hat trick The votes have been tallied, and guess who won? For the third year in a row, Asheville voters propelled us to victory as Beer City, USA (although year one consisted of a tie for first with Portland, Ore.). The victory comes after a week long online voting period in a […]
Brews News: celebrating Beer City, American Craft Beer and home brew winners
American Craft Beer week approaches plus Southern Appalachian Brewery opens and lots of home brewers and Asheville win
Edgy Mama: Time to get out your bike — and put on a sexy helmet
It’s springtime. It’s sunny and warm outside (when it’s not raining). Pheremones are floating on the breeze. It’s a great time to ride your bicycle. It’s also a great time to strap on a helmet. Perhaps because I live between the University of North Carolina-Asheville and downtown Asheville, I’ve seen lots of folks riding bikes […]
Edgy Mama: What kind of mom are you?
Take the “What kind of mom are you?” quiz for Mother’s Day.
Brews News
Which home brew is the best? The second homebrew fest sponsored by Just Economics will take place on Sunday, May 2, at Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park. More than 50 home-brewed beers have been entered — and we have some amazing home-brewers in the region. To attend, visit justeconomicswnc.org/join-donate/ and join at the […]
Brews News: Trying a few homebrews and voting for the best Beer City
It’s time again for a terrific homebrew festival, and Charlie Papazian’s Beer City USA poll.
Edgy Mama: Waiting rooms are hell
Waiting rooms are the first circle of parenting hell (yes, the one known as limbo). If you’re looking for a reason not to have kids, here’s one: You’ll spend an inordinate number of hours over the next 16 years sitting in waiting rooms with them.
Charting the future
Kit Cramer came on board as the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s president and CEO last fall. Xpress sat down with her recently along with Ben Teague, the Chamber’s senior vice president for economic development. They discussed the organization’s new long-term strategic plan for business development as well as the controversy over the Asheville group’s […]
Edgy Mama: Mother’s Day run is a winner
The inaugural Ramble Run on Saurday, May 7, offers a chance for healthy mom and kid togetherness — and proceeds go to help empower and supports women and girls in our community. The only thing that could make this event better is chocolate.
Southern Appalachian Brewery, sudsy events and more
Southern Appalachian Brewery After more than a year of renovation and a significant upgrade to their brewing equipment, the newly renamed Southern Appalachian Brewery (formerly called Appalachian Craft Brewery) is poised to open in Hendersonville . Owners Andy and Kelly Cubbin say they don’t have an official opening date yet, because they’re waiting on a […]
Tap takeover Tuesday
A couple of craft beer tap takeovers taking place in Asheville on Tuesday, April 12
Brews News: Southern Appalachian Brewery, sudsy events and more
What’s new in the world of local beer: Southern Appalachian Brewery to open soon, Asheville Beer Masters Tournament update and more
Edgy Mama: Kids and Earth Day
The focus on the conservation of our Mother Earthship (aka Earth Day) takes place in Asheville on Saturday, April 16, at Pack Square Park. There will be lots of kid friendly activities, particularly between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to promote child and family healthy living and connectedness with the Earth.
Edgy Mama: Car seat battles intensify
The American Academy of Pediatrics now suggests kids stay in a seat with a five-point harness buckle for as long as possible, until the child maxes out size-wise.