A bill hurdling through the General Assembly [HB 471] will erase 220 years of Buncombe County tradition overnight, without the consent of the Buncombe County residents that it will affect. People may have different opinions on Tim Moffitt's proposal to expand the Buncombe County board of commissioners and allow people fewer votes. In 2007, when […]
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The Profiler
The Suspect: Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall This dynamic string quartet has been pushing the envelope of chamber-music innovation for more than 25 years. They won the 2008 Grammy for Best Classical Crossover, and Yo Yo Ma calls the group "authentic and passionate — a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today." […]
Like it or not, cyclists are here to stay
I would like to personally and publicly thank the individual who decided it was necessary to throw and hit me in the back with a full plastic water bottle from the passenger seat of a truck while I was on the side of Blue Ridge Road in Black Mountain on Good Friday afternoon, trying to […]
Weekly Picks
Join Brian O'Hara, president of the N.C. Offshore Wind Coalition, for a discussion of offshore wind energy and economic development at the WNC Sierra Club's meeting on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Held at the Asheville Unitarian Church, on the corner of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place. Info: nc.sierraclub.org/wenoca or 251-8289. The public is […]
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Fair trade fashion show
Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade retailer in Asheville (among other locations) is hosting a fair trade fashion show and consignment sale on Saturday, May 7.
Hats
His and hers knit caps, seen at AB Tech.
WNC Wellness review: Health department retools to face the future
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: Buncombe Health Department retools to face the future; Modifying the workplace snack culture; Park Ridge offering home services; The additional health benefits of Tai Chi; & more
Local Matters: URTV gets legal, airport concerns and Bothwell’s bid
In this edition of Local Matters, Xpress News Editor Margaret Williams talks to reporter Jake Frankel about URTV’s possible legal filing against Buncombe County, and to reporter David Forbes about a controversial state move to takeover control of the Asheville Regional Airport, updates from City Council and the recent announcement of a congressional bid by Council member Cecil Bothwell.
Review of Full Gallop
You may not have heard of Diana Vreeland before you see Asheville Community Theatre’s current production of “Full Gallop,” but afterwards, you will never forget her.
Elitist Bastards: Miami Steve’s Big Happy Family
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss current releases African Cats, Jane Eyre, Of Gods and Men, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family and Water for Elephants.
Get a clue (or 10)
In our April 27 issue, the last 10 clues (down) were omitted from the New York Times Crossword. We apologize for the error. Click here for the complete PDF version.
Smoking is not a protected right
It's spring and the weather is perfect for a nice long walk around downtown Asheville. I love walking down the sidewalk on Broadway, seeing the trees in bloom and breathing in the sweet mountain air … blech, cough cough! Oh wait, what do you know? Another rude person standing and smoking on the sidewalk, ruining […]
Green Scene: A decade of green
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has,” anthropologist Margaret Mead said. The Western North Carolina Green Building Council — its founders and its members — demonstrates the truth in those words. The council started as a conversation between two people, […]
An herb a day
The 2011 Spring Herb Festival returns to the WNC Farmers Market April 29 through May 1. Each spring, the festival, now in its 22nd year, attracts more than 25,000 herb lovers seeking information and products from professional growers and retailers. This year, with newly built booths (and new restrooms, too), nearly 60 vendors will fill […]
Chaplains create a healing atmosphere within prisons
Unless something is done soon, the new budget will force all prison chaplains in the state to be laid off, effective July 1. For more than four years, we at the One Love Foundation have visited several faith groups in North Carolina prisons, often on a monthly basis. We have also sponsored several concerts attended […]
Green Scene
The Western North Carolina Green Building Council will hold its annual Green Building Directory release party on Thursday, April 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Pack Place in downtown Asheville. The event is free and open to the public; it includes door prizes and refreshments from local businesses. The event is sponsored by Craggy […]
Sound Science
It's an idea so simple it's genius: Pack a room wall-to-wall with analog Moog equipment, invite an adventurous band touring through Asheville to drop by, lock said band in said room, feed them beer and pizza, and let the sonic mayhem ensue. Hit record, and voilå! You've got yourself the Moog Sound Lab, the live […]
Democracy equals choice and I choose democracy
Gosh, am I glad that reader David Cole pointed out that there are still lots of “communists” out there [“Capitalists Strike Back,” April 13 Xpress]. I haven’t seen or even heard about a communist in forever. I thought they’d gone out of business since Ronald Reagan whipped the USSR all by himself. But now I […]
How capitalism will help save the planet
That's right, you heard me; I used the “C” word in conjunction with environmentalism. But before you dismiss the idea as elitist, corporate propaganda, hear me out and try to keep an open mind. It seems to me we have two choices for creating an indefinite state of abundance: we can continually reduce our rate […]
The Profiler
The Suspect: Fish Out of Water This trio has spent the last ten years perfecting their style of RoPhunk RaeHop, a combination of rock, funk, reggae and hip-hop. They’ve shared the stage with G. Love, Fishbone and The Wailers, winning over audiences with their high energy and funky beats. Can Be Found: Mo Daddy’s, Friday, […]