For the March edition of “The Playlist,” Xpress reached out to electric, indie-pop musician Moon Bride (Carly Kotula) to tackle our latest theme: unexpected turns.
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Poet Michael Dechane explores loneliness and transformation in his debut collection
In his debut collection, The Long Invisible, poet Michael Dechane examines broken relationship and starting anew. Many of the works are set in Florida, where Dechane grew up, as well as Western North Carolina, where he now resides.
Beyond the Dais: The music, laughter and leaky diapers of Kim Roney’s youth
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Council member Kim Roney shares her tales.
Beyond the Dais: The infamously bad dance moves of Commissioner Parker Sloan’s youth
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Buncombe County Commissioner Parker Sloan shares his tales.
Beyond the Dais: Sheneika Smith on youthful pranks
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Council member Sheneika Smith shares her tales.
Beyond the Dais: Maggie Ullman’s childhood obsessions with Pee-Wee Herman and the outdoors
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Council member Maggie Ullman shares her tales.
Beyond the Dais: Commissioner Drew Ball’s youthful impromptu karaoke session
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Buncombe County Commissioner Drew Ball shares his tales.
Constituents speak out at Rep. Chuck Edwards’ town hall
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards addressed a full house at the Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech during his March 13 town hall. Along with the 350-plus people inside the event space, an estimated 2,500 constituents gathered outside.
Beyond the Dais: Commissioner Terri Wells reflects on her favorite childhood music, movies and publications
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Buncombe County Commissioner Terri Wells shares her tales.
Beyond the Dais: Bo Hess’ outgoing personality started at a young age
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Council member Bo Hess shares his tales.
Beyond the Dais: Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley’s childhood memories of pet cats and C-SPAN
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley shares her tales.
The Playlist: Listen to these 15 tracks during the last stretch of winter
What do Waxahatchee, Nikki Lane and Gillian Welch all have in common? They are among the artists featured on local singer-songwriter Julia Sanders’ playlist for making it through the final weeks of winter.
Local poets on the benefits of slowing down
As part of Xpress’ annual Wellness Issues, we asked six local poets to share their thoughts on the benefits of slowing down and being present in the moment.
Beyond the dais: Hiking the great outdoors with Commissioner Parker Sloan
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Buncombe County Commissioner Parker Sloan about weightlifting, hiking trails and podcasts about clean energy.
Beyond the Dais: Running the trails with Commissioner Drew Ball
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Buncombe County Commissioner Drew Ball about biking, maintaining trails and Jimi Hendrix.
Off the Shelf: An epic novel set during the construction of the Panama Canal
From humor to a historical setting, Cristina Henríquez’s 2024 work of literary fiction, The Great Divide, has something for everyone.
Beyond the dais: Wandering the woods with Commissioner Terri Wells
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Buncombe County Commissioner Terri Wells about the Asheville Botanical Gardens, hiking and her go-to soundtrack — Prince.
Beyond the dais: Walking the streets with Council member Kim Roney
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Council member Kim Roney about the benefits of walking, the joy that squirrels bring and the undeniable catchiness of Chapell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.”
Beyond the dais: Observing nature with Council member Sage Turner
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Asheville City Council member Sage Turner about yoga, reasons for hope amid the post-Helene recovery and instrumental music that is great for working out.
Beyond the dais: Hiking with Council member Maggie Ullman
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Council member Maggie Ullman about getting outside to hike the trails, at-home yoga and local musician Marley Carroll.
Tips on improving your listening skills
As part of Xpress annual Wellness Issues, we reached out to professionals whose education, livelihood or a combination of the two have trained them to be adept listeners.
