Goombay festival The YMI Cultural Center has presented the African/Caribbean cultural festival Goombay for the past 28 years. Next weekend, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 27-29, marks Goombay’s multicultural return. Traditionally held on “The Block” — Eagle and Market Streets in downtown Asheville — some events will be at the new Pack Square Park stage nearby. The music […]
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Pack Square
In our Aug. 18 article about Julian Price and his impact on downtown Asheville, we mischaracterized the nature of his company’s relationship with Malaprop's Bookstore. Public Interest Project did not provide the startup capital for the venture, as we noted in a photo caption. Rather, PIP worked with owner Emoke B'Racz and her team to […]
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Teatro Latino de Asheville Teatro Latino de Asheville (TELASH) is sponsored by UNC-Asheville’s Foreign Languages Department and Depatment of Multicultural Affairs, as well as the student group Hermanos Orgullosos en las Américas (HOLA). That's a lot of acronyms, but worth noting, because the group performs the opening production of NC Stage’s 2010-2011 Catalyst Series. The […]
Open for Business
As most small-business owners in Asheville will tell you, their venture started with a vision. They had an idea, a concept, a notion of what would work. Julian Price, who died in 2001, had a vision for downtown Asheville when he moved here in 1990: a vibrant and very live-able town center. Working largely behind […]
Green Scene: SEE Expo workshop descriptions
Friday, Aug. 20 Going Green Begins at Home, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Carl Donovan of Conservation Pros explains 10 things you can do in your home to reduce your energy consumption. Participatory Democracy, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Members of the North Carolina Green Party discuss representative government, state election law, the obligation of political parties and the Green Party’s […]
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Come to Leicester Leicester is more than a flummoxing name and rolling rural scenery: It's home to dozens of artists working in paint, clay, wool, metal, textile and multimedia. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22, this group of artisans and crafters open their studios for the fifth-annual Come to Leicester studio tour. Here's […]
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• The Archrivals vs. The Ocean
• James Richards with Shane Conerty and Evan Hill
• Floating Action and Angi West
Correction
Last week, Xpress reported that the Asheville City Market began accepting Electronic Benefit Transfers last month, when in fact the tokens have been accepted at the market since 2009. According to market sponsor Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, June was a record-breaking month for EBT use at the market. — Xpress staff
Mountain Sports Festival locations
1) FESTIVAL VILLAGE Carrier Park, Amboy Road, West Asheville. From downtown Asheville: Go south on Biltmore Avenue for about two miles; at light, turn right on Meadow Road. At the second light (at bridge), turn left onto Amboy Road. Travel 1.5 miles; Carrier Park will be on the left. From I-26: Take I-240 east to […]
Strive Not to Drive Events
The week-long celebration begins with Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 15 — and Bus Bingo.
Correction
In last week's Xpress, we incorrectly reported that Rocky Owenby, Democratic candidate for Buncombe County sheriff, attended the grand opening of the local Republican Party's new headquarters. He did not; it was instead Dickie Green, Republican sheriff candidate. Additionally, Buncombe County GOP Chairman Chad Nesbitt contacted Xpress to inform us that his official count indicated […]
Campaign calendar
The primary rush is winding down, with the Council of Independent Business Owners hosting the last forum. Time is running out for early voting. Thursday, April 29: CIBO candidates forum, Biltmore Square Mall. 7 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 30: Meet-and-greet with Jeff Miller, Bay Breeze Restaurant, 1830 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May […]
Wanted: "Green" reporter and editorial assistant
Got a nose for environmental news? Able to handle a quick pace while sticking to AP style? Xpress is scouting for an environmental reporter and an editorial assistant. Both positions are part-time — but the right person could fill both jobs full-time. Our next Green Scene reporter will search and write environmental news for both […]
Campaign calendar
April 21: League of Women Voters meet and greet/primary candidate forum, 6 to 8:30 p.m., UNCA's Reuter Center. Includes candidates for N.C. Senate District 49, N.C. House District 115, Superior Court Judge District 28, Buncombe County Sheriff and U.S. House District 11. April 21: Mountain Xpress publishes its primary-election voter's guide. Buncombe County candidate forum, […]
Candidate Survey – Rocky Owenby
Name: Rocky Owenby Occupation: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office 19 years, contractor at this time Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: I have no desire to be a politician Endorsements: [None provided.] 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? I […]
Candidate Survey – Patsy Keever
Name: Patsy Keever Occupation: Retired teacher Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: Buncombe County commissioner 1992 to 2004 Endorsements: Women's Campaign Forum 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? $37,514; 123 donations under $100; more than 265 different contributors; average donation $148.57. Who are your top three donors, and how much […]
Candidate Survey – Heath Shuler
Name: Heath Shuler Occupation: U.S. House of Representatives, 11th Congressional District Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: Member of Congress since 2006 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? All campaign-finance figures are public information and are available through […]
Candidate Survey – Aixa Wilson
Name: Aixa Wilson Occupation: Archaeologist Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: None Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Our system discriminates against many fine candidates. Nonetheless, I admire the district residents, and I can win without […]
Candidate Survey – Eichenbaum
Name: Dan Eichenbaum, M.D. Occupation: Ophthalmologist Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: None Endorsements: Asheville TEA PAC, Cherokee County 9-12 Project, Independence Caucus, Can-Do Conservatives of America 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? $119,000 Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Myself, Jesse Eichenbaum and […]
Candidate Survey – Ed Krause
Name: Ed Krause Occupation: Attorney Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: Two terms on Madison County School Board (1991-96) Endorsements: I have not sought endorsements; I have grass-roots support. 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? I have not […]
Candidate Survey – Jeff Miller
Name: Jeff Miller Occupation: Owner, Miller's Fine Dry Cleaning Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: None Endorsements: N.C. Sen. Tom Apodaca; N.C. Rep. Carolyn Justus; Commissioner of Labor Cherie K. Berry; Henderson County Commissioners Bill Moyer, Chuck McGrady and Charlie Messer; Mayor Stephen Little of Marion; former N.C Sens. Robert Carpenter, Dennis Davis, Keith […]