Start From Seed, a local nonprofit that provides birth services in Buncombe County, will host a benefit screening of the new documentary Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives on Saturday, April 6, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium. A pioneer in modern midwifery, Gaskin will attend the screening […]
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Post-Consumer Pantry
Olive oil is one of those slippery beasts that spans all price ranges. Middle-of-the-road olive oil will get the job done, but there's nothing quite like a drizzle of high-end extra virgin to make bread, salads and vegetables come to life. White vinegar doesn't vary quite as much, but tasty, high-quality vinegar gives sour foods […]
When love truly fills your heart all fear vanishes
In response to Rev. Keith Ogden's March 27 letter regarding the current “dangerous” homosexual legislation, here are some reasons we should oppose Marriage Equality [“What's Next, Polygamy Benefits?” Xpress]. Being gay is not natural. Real Americans reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, air conditioning and science in general. Gay marriage will encourage people to be […]
Stop wasting everyone’s time
Why don't we just stop pretending that the citizens of Asheville have any say whatsoever in what happens here? City Council meetings that are supposed to encourage comment and input from citizens are a sham — a total waste of time, money and energy. The citizens did not want that monstrosity of a building at […]
We want a fair budget
In response to the state budget proposal, the North Carolina Student Power Union finds it necessary to remind Gov. Pat McCrory, state budget director James “Art” Pope, and the members of the state Legislature of the purpose of our state government: to serve all the people of North Carolina. Massive budget cuts to education and […]
Intolerance is poor theology
Why is it that some religious folks are bent on inserting themselves (and their particular beliefs) into the business of government or civil matters, such as equality for all taxpaying citizens and, in this specific case, Buncombe County workers? [“What's Next, Polygamy Benefits?” March 27 Xpress.] While the county commissioners' vote approved benefits for both […]
Calendar highlights: Nia dance fundraiser, WCU’s production of The Medium and comedian Joe DeR
Organic gardening for beginners
Clubland features: Phutureprimitive, Erin McKeown and MamaRoux
Eyes on ozone: Land-of-Sky launches annual ozone season
With today’s sunshine and warmer weather, ozone season — and local forecasts — begin in Western North Carolina.
From the driver’s seat: Deer and snow on Xpress route 7
Every Wednesday, local author Leland Davis delivers the latest Mountain Xpress issues to north Buncombe, Yancey and Madison counties — a run that we dub “route 7.” Here’s a recent scene, captured from the driver’s seat, so to speak.
Journeyman Asheville helps teenagers become “men of integrity and purpose”
Local nonprofit Journeyman Asheville hosts its annual Rites of Passage Adventure Weekend this coming Friday-Sunday, April 5-7. Mentor Jon Rousseau shares his perspective on the group and its work.
Fighting back
Serenity Forest. Wildflower. Four Sims Hollow. Seven Falls. These failed developments may not provoke the kind of stark memories that the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Iwo Jima or the Battle of the Bulge did, but they nonetheless extracted their pound of flesh — or, rather, ton of silt — as neglected properties overwhelmed nearby […]
Doneski
Even beautiful lives have to end. As David Forbes reported in “Goodbye Bele Chere, Hello ‘Creative Economies,’” Asheville City Council decided at its March 12 meeting to discontinue funding for Bele Chere, after this year. “This year's Bele Chere will be the last — at least, the last run by the city, as Asheville City […]
Henry’s Cheese Spread
Some have likened this dip to pimento cheese, but it may have been more awesome, with the creamy-fiery thing of p.c., but torqued up by horseradish to a picklish, sinus-clearing intensity. … It’s a fabulous spread for asparagus spears, radishes, carrot sticks, and crackers, to name a few. Or stir it into grits or fold […]
Planning your big day? Jennifer Callahan offers these words of wedding wisdom.
1. If you begin planning your wedding 12 months out, you'll save yourself a great deal of stress and be able to pick the vendors you really want to work with. 2. Reach out for help. DIY couples shouldn’t try to take on everything themselves. Look for wedding planners who offer day-of wedding services to […]
What’s next — polygamy benefits?
I am so disappointed in our political leaders who are continually trying to legislate homosexual lifestyles for the sake political expediency [see http://avl.mx/rf for the story]. This is another sad day for Asheville and Buncombe County. They have seemingly giving into the political context of Asheville's gay community, as well as placating to the homosexual […]
Too resilient to fail
The current financial crisis has exposed how little control communities have over their local economies. It’s up to us to change that. As informed consumers, we recognize that spending at locally owned, independent businesses generates 3.7 times more direct local economic benefit than spending at chains. We’re learning about ways to invest our savings in […]
A cure for the common bridal expo
A marriage of the minds between Jennifer Callahan of Asheville Indie Weddings and The Big Crafty co-conspirators Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck, The Big Day offers inspiration for couples to incorporate what they love about each other, and what they love about Asheville, into their wedding festivities. “The creative, highly personalized, no-rules, kick-up-your-heels wedding is […]
Wild edibles
Since the 1960s, Euell Gibbons has influenced multiple generations to rediscover the art of foraging wild foods, included among them, my grandpa, Ted. As a former lawyer for the Cleveland Browns, one may take him as an unlikely student of Gibbons. Once he retired from law, however, my grandpa spent increasing time on his hobby […]
Go Local CD launches
On March 22, Carolina Mountains Credit Union, a division of Self-Help Credit Union, launched its first-ever local certificate of deposit — the Go Local CD. On its first day, the initiative raised nearly $150,000 for Western North Carolina-based lending, says Jane Hatley, Western Regional Director for Self-Help. What do you know about keeping investment dollars […]