Failing Our Children: School Equity Program Lacks Goals, Timeline
Volume
25
/ Issue 44
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Two years into an effort by Asheville City Schools to address the huge achievement gap between its white and black students and — not only has the problem gotten worse — there are still no specific goals or timeline for implementation.
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How local breweries play with Asheville’s music scenes
“It keeps a lot of us in work,” says singer-songwriter Leigh Glass. “A lot of breweries cater to original music, so you don’t feel pressure to play covers people can…The Casey Kristofferson Band releases its debut album
The band — which includes local musicians Zack Page (Kristofferson's former bass teacher) and guitarist Aaron “Woody” Wood — recently played its first high-profile gig at this year's MerleFest.Asher Leigh seeks connection through making music
The show comes on the heels of Leigh’s debut album, Roots Alive, which was recorded in four days at Chris Rosser’s Hollow Reed Studio.Smart Bets: Red, White & Boobs
Four of Washington, DC's top female comics perform May 25 at LaZoom Room.ABSfest returns to Asheville for its 13th year
“We all know burlesque is sexy, but for me, having a joyful pairing of sexy with comedy and other skills is really important,” Madam Onca says.Smart Bets: Kenilworth Artists Association Tour
The annual free, self-guided tour of the Asheville neighborhood's 40-plus artists' studios is set for May 25-26.Theater review: ‘Proposals’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
From the moment the lights come up we feel like we're in Neil Simon’s version of 'On Golden Pond.' The woodsy scenic design by Sandra Lopez is absolutely beautiful. It…Smart Bets: Speech & Debate
Attic Salt's production of Stephen Karam’s dark comedy closes out its run at 35below, May 24-26.Smart Bets: Juan Holladay
The Secret B-Sides frontman plays a single release party for his new solo track on May 24 at One World Brewing West.food
AVL Beer Week 2019: Kim Thompson of Riverbend Malt House
Thompson describes her work as a maltster as "the perfect blend of cerebral and physical.”AVL Beer Week 2019: Ben Colvin crafts a beverage company that’s socially and health conscious
Using what Colvin calls a “farm-to-can approach,” the company sources organic roots and fruits to make its “nonsoda soda.”AVL Beer Week 2019: Local breweries take different approaches to brewing with hemp
Local beers made with the popular product are more approachable than they may seem.AVL Beer Week 2019: Gas station taprooms
Gas station taprooms offer distinct advantages over traditional bars.AVL Beer Week 2019: Audra Gaiziunas helps small breweries with management strategies
“A vast majority of the breweries in the United States are far too small to afford a senior financial officer,” says Gaiziunas. “It was clearly proven a deficiency within the…AVL Beer Week 2019: Asheville brewery taprooms expand beyond WNC
Thirsty Monk, Hi-Wire and Burial succeed beyond Asheville by offering distinct taproom experiences.AVL Beer Week 2019: White Labs sales representative Pablo Gomez keeps tabs on industry trends
“Most of the time, brewers know what they want," says Gomez. "But many other times, they ask, 'I’m trying to brew this beer. What can I do?'”AVL Beer Week 2019: Reigning Just Brew It People’s Choice winner Janeen Hulbert
“I was floored when they called my name,” says the award-winning homebrewer. “I felt so humbled and thrilled that a beer I dreamed of and created was a hit.AVL Beer Week 2019: Children and pets in taprooms
Young people and animals are generally welcome at local taprooms, though certain exceptions apply.AVL Beer Week 2019: An interview with Archetype Brewing’s Sally Tanner
"Every day is different," says the Archetype Brewing marketing director. "But I love it."AVL Beer Week 2019: Breweries in Buncombe County
A rundown of breweries in Buncombe County by neighborhood.AVL Beer Week 2019: Local brewers branch out with hard seltzers
The refreshing, low-calorie beverages provide a new option for customers while offering the brewers and cider makers an intriguing technical challenge.AVL Beer Week 2019: Local brewers talk about cocktail-inspired beers
The blurring of the liquor and beer worlds appeals to local craft beverage drinkers.AVL Beer Week 2019: Events
From beer pong tournaments to pairing dinners, AVL Beer Week has dozens of events scheduled at venues throughout Western North Carolina.Top Shelf Views: Local drinks wizard opens up about DIY limoncello
The classic Italian lemon liqueur is as easy to make as it is refreshing.Small Bites: Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. eyes the future
Devil's Foot Beverage Co. recently received a $50,000 grant from NC IDEA, which is being used to help the company expand its staff and reach. Also: Bone & Broth teams…living
Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society hosts its annual exhibition
Up to 200 roses of many varieties will be on display this weekend at the N.C. Arboretum.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Gus Cutty presents his latest Hip-Hop Film Series selection, tickets go on sale for a one-night screening of Martin Scorsese's new Bob Dylan documentary at the Fine Arts Theatre and…news
Asheville Archives: Beer makes its triumphant return to the mountains, 1933
On May 1, 1933, beer was once again legal in Asheville.Bold Solutions to Local Problems
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Green burial cares for loved ones and the earth
According to the Green Burial Council, burials in the United States annually put 4.3 million gallons of embalming fluids, 20 million feet of wood, 1.6 million tons of reinforced concrete,…Inn Trouble
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Goals, timeline lacking in program to narrow racial achievement gap
While awareness of Asheville’s worst-in-state racial academic achievement and discipline disparities seems to be on the rise, agreement on specific goals for reducing the gap, the strategies and resources needed,…Local students, organizations work to fight youth vaping
From 2011-17, the use of e-cigarettes by North Carolina students has increased 894% for high schoolers and 430% among middle schoolers, according to the 2017 North Carolina Youth Tobacco Survey.…Lacking Council support, developer pulls Flatiron hotel proposal
Around 100 people attended Asheville City Council's nearly five-hour meeting on March 14, during which 27 speakers declared both resistance and support for the conversion of the Flatiron Building into…‘Grueling’ county audit finds weaknesses in financial controls
Minneapolis-based CliftonLarsonAllen conducted roughly 2,700 hours of work — over three times its original estimate of 885 hours — from July 1 through May 14, when CLA principal Bill Early…opinion
Letter: Locals urge action on climate crisis
"Clay Swan-Davis, a panelist and student at Asheville High School, acknowledged that youths are the voice of reason and conscience when it comes to confronting ecological destruction."Letter: Plan roads with wildlife in mind
"Let’s not blow this. We can plan our roads and development to allow for safe passage and protect the wild populations who make these mountains their home."Letter: Budget time tests Asheville ‘liberalism’
"I can accept liberal incrementalism unless it is fake, but it does demand that we decide on the first increment, and for me, increment No. 1 is stopping active abuse…Letter: The trouble with smart meters
"Why the added paper trail of doctors being documented as saying in their expert opinion, these units are dangerous?"Letter: Success! Medical debt destroyed
"Within the next few weeks, people all over Western North Carolina will receive yellow envelopes with letters telling them that their debts are paid off and that credit bureaus have…