Bringing it home, Building a local economy for everyone
Volume
21
/ Issue 32
Cover Design Credit:
Anna Whitley
"A healthier economy would be one where everybody realizes that 'it is us' instead of waiting for a big company to come charging in on a white horse to create jobs." That's the word from Jane Hatley, who's organized the March 18 Bringing It Home conference.
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Smart bets: Boing Show benefit for Priya Ray
Lack of mobility stemming from a debilitating spinal injury in 1999 has spurred Ray to raise funds to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van — an asset that would enable her continued…Smart bets: Pan Harmonia Sonata Series
The group presents the third of four 2015 Sonata Series programs, reuniting Pan Harmonia co-founder and former Ashevillean Liz Austin with several musical colleagues from her past.River Whyless lets listeners in with new EP
“I feel like we’re ambassadors out there,” says singer and guitarist Ryan O’Keefe. “I love to say it on the microphone. The reaction is always like, ‘You’re from Asheville? I…Local press Orison Books launches its first publication
On March 3, the first book from new publishing house, Orison Books — “a nonprofit literary press that focuses on work that engages the life of the spirit — goes…Smart bets: Chuck Brodsky
Americana singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky swapped formal education for a musical pursuit all his own. Now, 11 albums later, the pianist-turned-guitarist has mastered the art of adorning his lyrical tales with…Tiger Mountain brings garage, surf and psych-rock to downtown
Long popular in indie havens like Austin, Texas, garage, surf and psych are now enjoying an upswing across the country. Teaming with Asheville booking agents Onward Indian Touring, Tiger Mountain…Smart bets: Vio/Miré
The project is that of sometimes soloist, sometimes bandleader Brendan Glasson, who shrinks and grows his lineup as needed to support his sweetly melancholic and orchestral songs.Different Strokes! tackles domestic abuse in From Ashes To Angel’s Dust
Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective has never shied away from uncomfortable themes. In the last five years, the group brought activism to the stage while making a distinct impact on…food
Turning tobacco to truffles: A tantalizing twist in agritourism
Musky, earthy, floral, pungent, fruity, feral, elusive, captivating — these are but a few ways to describe Tuber melanosporum, otherwise known as sack of spores, the fruit of a fungus…Mas por favor: Dishing up authentic Latin food in Asheville
Latin fare is everywhere in Asheville, but veering off the beaten path can yield some flavorful rewards.Small Bites: Mountain Cooking Club
Cooking classes in Clyde, new management at Stonebowl, big changes for Tupelo Honey and a Whole Foods event celebrating a favorite Italian cheese.Beer Scout: Pisgah’s 10th, a new big beer festival and more
Pisgah hits double digits, Sierra Nevada brings on the burly brews, Highland's beer gets musical and more.living
Southern Dowsers manifest realities through intention
“Dowsing dates back to the earliest times,” says Brian Crissy, vice president of the Appalachian Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers. The group will host The Spring Conference of…Health Care Cafe offers conversation over coffee
Interested in having a conversation about what’s going on in health care over a cup of coffee or tea? You can tune into Health Care Café, a radio show hosted…news
Bringing It Home conference focuses on key themes: localism, diversity and innovation
Xpress sat down with Jane Hatley, western regional director of Self-Help Credit Union, who says Asheville's local economy stands out as a positive, entrepreneurial role model for economic development.Sparking the local economy: Jane Hatley lights a fire with new conference
Hatley's intersecting passions, which hinge on promoting local-mindedness and “the idea that all of us together form this economy,” led her to organize the Bringing It Home economic conference.Bringing It Home speakers share efforts to strengthen local economy, offer insider tips
From Ed Whitfield's keynote speech, "A Logical New Approach to Community Development," to a panel on sources for local funding, there's something for everyone at the March 18 Bringing It…Bring it on home: A local biz conference for all
All are invited to attend a new conference in Asheville, Bringing It Home: Building a Local Economy for Everyone. The event will be held Wednesday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m.…Cold Comfort
Home economics: Conference encourages locally minded proactivity
The interactive forum will explore cutting-edge opportunities for strengthening Western North Carolina’s economy, making the oft-daunting topic of collective prosperity intelligible, applicable and, dare we say it, enjoyable for presenters…The roots and reason of Asheville’s buy-local sensibility
The city's local push has transformed from mere trend to full-fledged movement, a move that now seems natural, but how did local businesses get whipped into such a unified front?opinion
Letter writer: ‘Stone medicine’ in recent article isn’t backed up with science
I realize that the Mountain Xpress has a mission to publish “alternative” information which is often excluded from more mainstream media outlets. Yet the article in the latest issue on stone…Letter writer: You can enjoy Appalachian Trail a bit at a time
Thank you for your great article about Gary Sizer’s thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, or AT for short [Tales From the Trail, Feb. 18, Xpress]. I’d like to add a…Letter writer: Publix should support Fair Food Program
I first discovered Publix grocery stores while visiting Florida for Thanksgiving with my family. I always found the customer service to be outstanding, and the variety and cost of food…Letter writer: Don’t make a NASCAR track out of our back roads
Let me tell you about Ducatis in the big city [“Leave Your Big-city Driving Habits at Home,” Feb. 18, Xpress]. The drivers “SMOKE YOU.” On the freeway, they approach you…(Bacteria) culture of Asheville
For quite some time, Ashevilleans have been operating under the assumption that we know ourselves, but Craigslist reminded me that we are a community of collaborators. At a cursory glance,…