Fare Thee Well: Jubilee! Founder Reflects on 30-Year Legacy
Volume
25
/ Issue 46
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Joe Pellegrino
Come August, the Rev. Howard Hanger will celebrate the Jubilee! Community’s landmark 30th anniversary by retiring from the spiritual community he created but not before sharing a few unorthodox thoughts with Xpress.
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Caleb Johnson debuts ‘Born from Southern Ground’ with a hometown launch concert
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The local duo of Sarah Louise and Sally Anne Morgan play a record release show June 12 at The Mothlight.Smart Bets: Breaking Ground
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The celebratory production, 40 years of Dance Theatre: A Retrospective (Looking back; Looking ahead), takes place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8.Smart Bets: Outdoor Summer Funk Festival
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The terrific live band is reason enough to see Bright Star, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.G Yamazawa makes his Asheville music debut at The Mothlight
The Japanese-American MC and Durham native has found his niche in Los Angeles.Smart Bets: The Ballad of Romeo and Juliet
American Myth Center’s take on the Shakespeare classic returns with a monthlong tour of local libraries.food
The gospel of okra: Chris Smith’s new book urges us all to embrace the slime
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New beers made alongside Highland, Asheville Brewing, Green Man, Bhramari and Hi-Wire will be available at the June 10 opening.Wine bars carve a niche in Asheville’s beverage scene
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Screen Scene: Local film news
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"Hopefully, Mountain Xpress readers will not just see the problem but ask the question, 'What can I do?'”Letter: An alternative view on Movies section
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