How to be happy: Finding joy in troubled times

Volume
26
/ Issue
50

Cover Design Credit:

Scott Southwick

Cover Photography Credit:

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Despite these difficult times, local residents are still finding meaning and joy in their lives. Xpress checked in with several who share their strategies — including nurturing connections with others, self-care and even comedy sketches.

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  • Smart Bet: Play Reading Club

    -by Edwin Arnaudin
    Hosted by Wolfe Lanier, The Magnetic Theatre's latest offering debuts July 12 with Adam Brock’s comedy "The Drunken City."
  • Smart Bet: Blue Spiral 1 exhibits

    -by Edwin Arnaudin
    The Asheville gallery has four new exhibits running through Aug. 28, including one featuring local photographer Ralph Burns' shots of the city, 1975-1999.
  • Smart Bet: Richard Shulman

    -by Edwin Arnaudin
    The Asheville-based pianist and composer's new album, "Life Seasons," features seven instrumental and six vocal tracks.
  • Nest Egg releases its seventh album

    -by Bill Kopp
    The Asheville-based trio applies ’70s krautrock inspiration to its post-rock music.
  • Smart Bet: In Solidarity

    -by Edwin Arnaudin
    The Asheville gallery's new online exhibition doubles as a fundraiser for nonprofits fighting for justice and equality.
  • Author Leah Hampton examines modern life in Appalachia

    -by Thomas Calder
    On July 14, Waynesville resident and former Western Carolina University instructor, Leah Hampton, will celebrate the release of her debut book, "F*ckface: And Other Stories." Several of the book's tales…

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