Mother always told us to put our toys away. “Look what happens when you don’t,” she’d admonish. The real story about the one-time one hour and 46 minute police delay was that the offended party brought the situation entirely upon himself “[Waiting for the Cavalry,” Sept. 11 Xpress]. First off, what is a grown man […]
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Fly Fishing Film Fest on Oct. 3
Whether you enjoy reeling in fish or watching reels of film with fish, there’s an event just for you. Be sure to catch the 2013 International Fly Fishing Film Festival, featuring short and feature-length films produced by professional and amateur filmmakers from around the globe. The event will be held at Highland Brewing Company on […]
MantraFest
Asheville is no stranger to sacred chanting. From renowned kirtan leaders like Jai Uttal, Bhagavan Das and Wah! to sacred music artists like Shimshai and Snatam Kaur, to local musician/kirtan leader Kristin Luna Ray, the WNC scene is rich in musical events steeped in Eastern spirituality and conscious intent. In fact, local groups like Sangita […]
Strawberry the brave one has passed
On March 15, 2000, Mountain Xpress printed my letter describing the cruel shooting in the chest of one of three "woods" cats I fed that winter near Cruso. The letter told of one of the cats, Strawberry, and his struggle over five days to get back to the safety of my porch, with only his […]
Help end hunger with Bruschetta
As part of the national No Kid Hungry Campaign, Mellow Mushroom offers several edible incentives (and one wearable one) for diners to pitch in to Share Our Strength's fundraiser for American children in need. According to a release from the Atlanta-based, locally distinct chain, "Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is joining thousands of restaurants nationwide … […]
ASAP shares Farm to School stories
There’s been a noticeable back-to-school buzz around area elementary schools recently. It’s not kids talking about a coveted new character lunchbox or even what neat things they did over the summer. Haven’t you heard? They’re talking about fresh local cucumbers and edible garden plots. Why cucumbers? September is cucumber month in Growing Minds’ Get Local […]
Clubland features: Snarky Puppy, City and Colour, Yawpers
More is more: Texas- and New York-based fusion outfit Snarky Puppy isn't a band in the traditional sense: it's a collective of nearly 30 musicians swapping styles, instruments and influences to produce what bandleader Michael League has described as ""jafunkadansion." The highly respected ensemble visits Asheville on Thursday, Sept. 26 for a performance at Asheville […]
Asheville Disclaimer 09/18/2013
This week we introduce a new feature in our food section: Blue Plate Special
Hit the hay
For many farm families in Western North Carolina, opening the gate to paying visitors can be more lucrative and sustaining than farming itself. Activities such as U-pick apples and other crops, hay rides, educational programs and on-site festivals expand what a farm can offer customers and visitors beyond the realm of products and into agritourism. […]
Fall into Brewgrass
Summer officially ends on Sunday, Sept. 22, but not without one last outdoor to-do. The 17th annual Brewgrass Festival combines two of Western North Carolina’s superlative productions: beer and bluegrass music. Hosted by the Great Smokies Craft Brewers Association, the event welcomes sippers and pickers to Martin Luther King Jr. Park from noon to 7 […]
Ginseng City, USA
Beer City, Bike City, Bee City … But did you know that Buncombe County also produces the most ginseng in the state? Compared to the materials behind those other appellations, however, the ginseng trade is a more fragile instance of local manufacturing. Despite restrictions on its harvest and distribution, ginseng is the center of a […]
From cow to cup: And everything in between
By 9 a.m. on Monday mornings, Jonathon Flaum is already more than 100 miles from home. He’s a milkman on a mission, and in his massive, refrigerated van, he’s navigated down from the mountains and through the flatlands beyond. He’s headed to Wholesome Country Creamery.
Xpress should be the light that penetrates the darkness
I would like to follow up on Carl Mumpower's Aug. 21 letter, “Let There Be the Light of Day,” regarding Mountain Xpress' investigative reporting in the Aug. 7 story, "Ruffled Feathers.” Carl is often maligned in this community for his conservative stances, but in this instance, I feel that he was right on. We would […]
Give a voice to the voiceless
Typically, reading the new Mountain Xpress issue on Wednesday mornings is my self-allotted carte blanche to procrastinate for a few minutes and revel in calling Asheville my home. However, this week's news feature, "Waiting for the Cavalry,” was nothing short of painful — it underscores some systemic flaws that our city has yet to confront […]
Why not gear?
As the beer industry boomed in Western North Carolina, business owners from another sector began to think, “If beer can do it, why not gear?” “This area is such an outdoor mecca for individuals who love to go mountain biking and climbing and paddling and hiking. Everyone here is into the outdoors, so why can't […]
Changes are not always good
I have given Xpress' new layout an open mind, but I am still lost. In the old style, things stuck out and were easy to find and enjoyable to read. Now everything is kind of generic bland and hard to find. You can't deny it. Take, for example, the Sept. 4 issue. You could not […]
“Grow It, Show It, Eat It” headline was appalling
In a world where humans seem to struggle with empathy and compassion toward each other, animals and our planet, I was appalled by the headline of the Sept. 4 article, “Grow It, Show It, Eat It.” Underneath the article is a picture of a baby calf not even standing up on its two front legs […]
Asheville campaign calendar
Thursday, Sept. 19 WHEN/WHERE: 6 p.m., Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Ave. WHAT: An Asheville mayoral forum sponsored by the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters. The forum will be run by a moderator and will include a mix of predetermined questions, as well as queries submitted by audience members. All three candidates have […]
Renters’ dilemma
Since moving to North Carolina almost two years ago, I have encountered a different policy for notifying landlords/property managers of the intent to vacate at the end of a lease. I had been accustomed to giving a 30-day notice in three other states. Here, 60 days' notice seems to be the norm. However, no prospective […]
In the news
WNC congressmen come out against military action in Syria Facing a fluid and complex foreign policy situation, Western North Carolina's congressional representatives opposed military action against Syria, as initially proposed by President Barack Obama. As the president prepared to address the nation Sept. 10, Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, whose 10th District includes most of Asheville, […]
No right on red!
Dear Mayor Terry Bellamy: I have noticed, being a downtown resident for several years, that crossing the street is much more dangerous than it should be. Reason being, even when there is a walk signal, cars can still make a right on red. I know of people who have actually been hit because of this […]