All on board: How a community built a skatepark in the RAD
Volume
22
/ Issue 48
Cover Design Credit:
Norn CutsonCover Photography Credit:
Thomas Calder
On the site of a former warehouse in the River Arts District is Foundation. It’s a DIY skatepark that has been, and continues to be, an ongoing community project.
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Stonewall Commemoration and Trans Pride Week events
Asheville-based organizations Tranzmission, QORDS and COLAGE, in association with the Asheville Jewish Community Center, have collaborated to present the 15th annual local commemoration of Stonewall. All events are open to…Floating Action headlines the return of All Go West
The free day-long West Asheville music festival returns stronger than ever after a year hiatus.Brevard Music Center celebrates 80 years with 80-plus shows
That wide-ranging musical approach means that the center's 80th anniversary season will include performances by classical pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Friday, June 24), contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Amy Grant (Saturday, June 25)…The 35th International Calligraphy Conference comes to Swannanoa
The art of calligraphy takes center stage at a local event, on the campus of Warren Wilson College, from Saturday, June 25 to Sunday, July 2. There, approximately 275 participants…Smart bets: Bobby V, Pleasure P and J. Holiday
The US Cellular Center hosts three R&B veterans plus nine aspiring regional openers on Saturday, June 25.In light of HB2, Terpsicorps focuses on transformation
“Because HB2 focuses so much on transgender people, I felt it was important to create something that showed their transformation within a series of other transformations." says Heather Maloy, artistic…Smart bets: I Wont Hurt You
Toy Boat Community Art Space hosts experimental theatrical ensemble XOXO on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25.Smart bets: Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour
Hop in your pickup truck or smart car and head to The Millroom on Saturday, June 25, to hear three comedians' stereotype-squashing views on the South.Smart bets: The Long Distance Relationship
The collective's debut album includes work that was contributed remotely, but contributing artists also reunited to record their alternative, psychedelic and sun-warped sounds together. The Mothlight hosts a release party…Conscious party: Cheerwine and Cheese
Deceased author Harry "Cuz" Bagley's son Rick will gift his dad's book to any attendee who makes a donation to three nonprofits at an upcoming fundraiser. Battery Park Book Exchange…food
Chef Katie Button leads effort to throw away less
At a recent workshop in Montana, the chef of Asheville's Curate and Nightbell joined culinary professionals from across the country in exploring ways to advocate for food waste reduction.Edible education: Rhubarb’s new demo kitchen highlights farmers
With a new downtown space, chef John Fleer plans to connect local farmers with consumers, offer educational opportunities and promote discussions on food systems and policy.Small bites: A Persian feast to help kids in need
MG Road hosts a Persian feast to support Hadaya Toys, Coffee for Champions project partners with local coffee shops to raise money for Buncombe County Special Olympics, Corner Kitchen rolls…living
Sunburst Chef & Farmer pairs aquaponics, microgreens
Sunburst Chef & Farmer will be one of 20 local farms welcoming the public to tour their operations and take home ultra-fresh food during ASAP’s annual farm tour.Mission pilots patient-observer system to reduce fall injuries
With technology developed for the video gaming industry, Mission Health is piloting a groundbreaking observation system designed to prevent costly patient falls. The Cerner Patient Observer allows technicians to watch…movies
Screen scene: Local film news
A wealth of special screenings feature Julian Price, Carl Schenck, Roger Howell, the WE DO Campaign and queer performance art.news
Soul City: An Asheville native’s failed utopian dream
“The first city in the world that’s built around your family. Before we laid a brick, we laid plans for a clean, uncongested city of 40,000 on 3,500 acres of…Updated guide provides the last word on N.C. waterfalls
North Carolina Waterfalls by Waynesville travel and nature writer/photographer Kevin Adams features 1,000 waterfall excursions, more than enough such attractions to keep weekend adventurers occupied for years to come.Nose to the nosegrind: Foundation redefines skateparks
Rob Sebrell views Foundation as more than just a skatepark. "It's a sculpture garden of sorts," he says. "A public, creative space."opinion
Letter writer: Understanding a 100-year flood
"It is not that a flood of a certain magnitude will happen every 100 years, but rather that it has a 1 percent chance of occurring any year."Letter writer: Band takes responsible approach to HB2
"Instead of disappointing fans and costing many folks their income that depends on revenue from concerts in our state, [Dead & Company] provided needed funds for us to battle inequality…Letter writer: Going barefoot is personal choice, harms no one
"The choice to wear shoes or not wear shoes should have no more impact on anyone else or any business than the choice to wear a hat or not wear…The Gospel According to Jerry: The long arm of the law
"As most of you may know, the sheriff is the most powerful official in Buncombe County, answering to no one but the voters."Letter writer: WNC has already tried statehood
"Maybe we shouldn't worry too much about Donald Trump. We survived at least one racist maverick president."Letter writer: Think about dogs’ needs in hot weather
"Are you risking killing your dog by leaving it in a hot car?"