Influencer: The ongoing legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted
Volume
28
/ Issue 37
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Ann Merritt
Asheville-based writer Dennis Drabelle’s latest book, The Power of Scenery: Frederick Law Olmsted and the Origin of National Parks, began as a means of honoring the 150th anniversary of the country’s first national park, Yellowstone, on March 1. But it just so happened that this year also marks the 200th anniversary of Olmsted’s birth.
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Cost of Creativity: Ryan ‘RnB’ Barber discusses the finances behind music endeavors
Producer and vocalist Ryan "RnB" Barber discusses the high costs and low moments that come with releasing an album and music video.Justice Film Collective brings ethical practices to movie and TV productions
The Asheville-based production company seeks to shift the values of the independent film industry toward collective care, accountability and liberation.Local author’s new book honors Olmsted’s work with national parks
The Asheville-based author discusses the book he's been working toward his entire career.Celebrating Poetry Month with Jessica Jacobs
Xpress continues its celebration of Poetry Month with a look at local, award-winning poet Jessica Jacobs’ work, “Because You Waited for Me to Fly Your First Kite,” from her 2019 collection, Take Me…Around Town: Dillsboro welcomes Easter with annual Hat Parade
The town of Dillsboro holds its popular Easter Hat Parade. Plus, the Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center hosts a series of author discussions, the North Carolina Stage Company presents…food
What’s new in food: Jamaican specialties arrive at the Asheville Mall food court
Pan Island opens at Asheville Mall's food court. Plus: Vegan Peruvian food pop-up; Easter chocolates; and more!living
Wellness roundup: Acupuncture clinic opens
South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness, a clinic founded by Autum Kirgan, licensed acupuncturist, opened in February.Q&A: Joe Hollis, founder of Mountain Gardens
Joe Hollis’ whole life is Mountain Gardens, a botanical garden in Western North Carolina that he has cultivated over 50 years. Hollis focuses on growing useful plants, especially medicinal herbs…news
Kilgore was here
Asheville Archives: Local officials promote a cleaner city, 1909
In 1909, Asheville launched Clean-up Day, which later evolved into Clean-up Week. Residents and city officials rallied behind it, going as far as to publish a poem about the advantages…Student-led activism: Making sustainability more accessible
Drake Elder Bruner, a senior at Brevard College, speaks with Xpress about food waste, gardening and building community.Logged out
Student-led activism: Toward a carbon-neutral future
Xpress speaks with UNCA senior Lindsey Nystrom about holistic approaches to environmentalism and divestment.Green in brief: MountainTrue seeks ban on single-use plastics
A study conducted by MountainTrue found an average of 19 microplastic particles — pieces smaller than 5 millimeters, formed by the breakdown of larger plastics — per liter of water…Syringe disposal units are a ‘balancing act’
In September 2018, Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe placed its first needle disposal boxes in its bathrooms. “We were finding needles in the bathroom on the floor,” explains lead bookseller Justin Souther. Sometimes,…Buncombe considers affordable housing partnership with UNC
As outlined in an April 5 presentation to the Board of Commissioners by Tim Love, Buncombe’s director of economic development and governmental relations, the county is exploring a nearly $221,000…opinion
Letter: Asheville should set example for helping homeless
"Hopefully, Asheville can step up and set an example of how to show compassion and grace in helping those of ours most in need the way to a bearable life."Letter: Prevent more weapons factories with Branyon
"We need to get rid of the atrocity that is the P&W factory and prevent the county Board of Commissioners from recruiting more weapons factories to Buncombe County."Letter: Whitesides offers truly progressive, dedicated leadership
"Al has lived his life as a role model the way his parents raised him, by humbly and positively leading our community."Want affordable housing? Get real
"Until the professed advocates of affordable housing and assistance for the homeless get off their BUTS and honestly attack these issues, nothing significant will happen."Letter: More support needed for the homeless
"In order to move forward with a solution, more support must be provided to the homeless in the areas of affordable housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment and pet-friendly…Letter: Good sidewalks should be city priority
"I would like to hear from the City Council on how they will be funding improving our desperately needed sidewalks in the coming year."Letter: An all-out war on the homeless
"It’s an all-out war on the homeless, supported by comfortable people who profit from tourism and gentrification. Where is our compassion for those less fortunate than we are?"Letter: What about the history of common good?
"What part of the history of common good don’t you understand or appreciate?"