All Go West: For locals, by locals
Volume
23
/ Issue 47
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
WESTWARD EXPANSION: Organic growth, neighborhood support and lots of local talent are all keys to the success of the West Asheville-based All Go West festival.
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Smart bets: Bokanté
Bokanté will stop at New Mountain, as part of its international tour, on Tuesday, June 20.Local puppeteer strings together a family tale
'My Grandfather's Prayers' will debut on Sunday, June 18, at the Asheville Jewish Community Center auditorium.Smart bets: 48 Hour Film Project
The public will get a chance to view the final films Tuesday, June 20. through Thursday, June 22, at Asheville Brewing Co.Sixth All Go West Festival is by locals, for locals
When All Go West began, it was a one-day event. But festival organizer Arieh Samson received complaints from many friends who work in the local service industries. “People often can't…‘Debut’ at PUSH Gallery features previously unexhibited artists
“I had this slot for a show and I thought, ‘I’d like to pass this opportunity onto a lot of people,’” curator Severn Eaton says. He’s doing just that with…Smart bets: Southern Avenue
Josh Black Organ Trio opens the show at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, June 16.Theater review: ‘American Arcade’ at The Magnetic Theatre
The explosive, exciting and hard-to-explain production is onstage at The Magnetic Theatre through Saturday, July 1.Different Strokes! stages ‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’
Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective stages a comedy that will anchor a “FUNraiser” benefitting the group's plan to open a 120-seat theater space.Film historian Frank Thompson uncovers Asheville’s storied movie past
Local movie expert Frank Thompson has resurrected a largely forgotten but important piece of Asheville history in his latest book, Asheville Movies, Volume 1: The Silent Era. “It’s definitely a…Smart bets: ‘Rescue Me!’ album release and benefit concert
The show, which raises funds for Brother Wolfe, takes place at Isis Music Hall on Friday, June 16.Conscious Party: “Powering the People” benefit concert for Isaac Dickson Elementary
WHAT: A concert to benefit Isaac Dickson Elementary School WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Altamont Theatre WHY: Community members have come together to demand power over their power…food
The cautious life: Living and dining with allergy-specific diets in WNC
Locals who experience gluten intolerance and other conditions that require dietary limitations have to cope with numerous challenges when dining out and socializing.Preservation society: Pickling and canning WNC’s summer harvests
With everything from blueberries to beets ripening at WNC gardens and farms, it's time to get busy preserving the bounty for the months to come.Small bites: Blue Ghost Brewing celebrates Father’s Day with pollinator benefit
Father's Day food events, an artisan baking workshop, a South of the Border-themed picnic buffet and an educational wine tasting are all on the menu in this week's Small Bites.living
Appreciating the pawpaw, our stinky native fruit
The native pawpaw tree plays an important role in this region's ecology, attracting pollinators with its strong-smelling fruits, says Heather Rayburn, a staff member at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville.…Asheville kids learn meditation and mindfulness
The benefits of meditation for adults are well-researched and supported by science. Improved cognition, decreased anxiety and increased focus are just a few of meditation’s touted effects. The research on…movies
Screen scene: Local film news
The Grail screens a documentary on rehabilitation specialist Dr. John Sarno, registration closes for the 48 Hour Film Project and more.news
Hazel Creek author Daniel Pierce details community’s convoluted past
Hazel Creek: The Life and Death of an Iconic Mountain Community, by UNC Asheville history professor Daniel Pierce, explores the complex history of the so-called "Road to Nowhere" and the…Is WNC fairly represented on state boards and commissions?
“We’re certainly not overrepresented,” says Republican Rep. Chuck McGrady, who’s in his fourth term representing Henderson County in Raleigh. In fact, depending on how you break down the numbers, you…It’s planting time downtown
Asheville senior gardeners who live in the Battery Park and Vanderbilt apartments are hard at work installing planters and other elements that will make up their new community garden on…opinion
Letter: Creative thinking needed for city’s problems
"With the status quo untouched, the undeserving are to be driven out, and property speculators large and small allowed to run riot before moving on to their next victim, leaving…Letter: Dedication, hard work have fueled co-op for 45 years
"There are exciting things happening at our community-owned store. Visions are becoming realities, and the co-op is about to embark on a major effort that will allow it to continue…Live small, ride free: adventures in sustainability
"With each day that passed, however, we gained confidence and learned more about our solar equipment. Once we knew how much capacity our solar panels and batteries had, we removed…