Sing It, Sister: Women in Music series returns
Volume
26
/ Issue 24
Cover Design Credit:
Olivia UrbanCover Photography Credit:
Shane Pruitt Photography
Seven local women singer-songwriters will share the Isis Music Hall stage and the songs of Linda Ronstadt, Patty Griffin and Nina Simone.
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Local poet Andrew K. Clark launches his debut collection
The event at Malaprop's on Jan. 12 also includes readings from Eric Nelson, Meagan Smith Lucas and Benjamin Cutlers.Women in Music show returns to Isis Music Hall
Joining Amanda Anne Platt and Aubrey Eisenman will be Jane Kramer, Laura Blackley and Tina Collins and Quetzal Jordan of Tina and Her Pony.Smart Bets: Cashavelly Morrison
The Americana/Alt-Country singer-songwriter plays Jan. 15 at Isis.Smart Bets: The Muslims
The Durham-based “controversially tender, queer, people of color punk band” performs Jan. 14 at The Mothlight.Smart Bets: Citizen Cope
The celebrated urban-folk artist plays The Grey Eagle on Jan. 14.Smart Bets: Dead of Winter
The "Dark Art show" has an opening reception on Jan. 11 at Art Garden.Xpress seeks student art, writing for 2020 Kids Issues
Have you ever been on or dreamed of going on a big adventure? Then you’re in luck! For Xpress’ 2020 Kids Issues, the theme is “My Big Adventure.” Deadline is…food
Everything in Moderation: Vodka, the spirit that plays well with others
Although it's colorless and essentially flavorless, vodka is the most popular spirit in the U.S.Small bites: White Duck Taco Shop heads south
White Duck Taco announces plans to open its latest franchise in Hendersonville. Also: Mountain Madre Asheville launches a tequila; The Chop Shop hosts a poultry butchery class; and plenty more…movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Asheville's Luke McLaughlin competes on the current season of Discovery Channel's “Naked and Afraid.”news
Down at the ol’ Crossroads
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Asheville Archives: City residents dream big in 1920
“Western North Carolina is confident, optimistic in the highest degree, and eager to be busy with the tasks that will come to our hands in 1920," declared local banker W.B.…RiverLink’s RAD Watershed Plan addresses Asheville’s most impaired waterway
Funded by a $78,000 grant from the N.C. Clean Water Management Fund and a $28,000 grant from the Pigeon River Fund, the yearlong assessment of the watershed's health will include…Gangs of New Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C.At 25, Rathbun House provides refuge for patients’ families and caregivers
The ownership of Rathbun House — a hospitality house for families and patients from outside Buncombe County who need a place to stay while receiving treatment at local hospitals —…Unaffiliated candidates face challenging path to ballot
Although unaffiliated voters are the second most-populous political group in North Carolina, no members of the state’s Congressional delegation are unaffiliated, nor are any officeholders at the state level. According…opinion
Letter: Climate change requires radical action by all
"I would like to celebrate the 40 young members of Sunrise Movement Asheville who had the courage to exercise civil disobedience on Dec. 6 by occupying Asheville City Hall."Letter: A word from BCBS on short-term policies
"With the rise in 'off-market' options, it is important to understand what these plans do — and don’t — provide. These plans are not required to meet key federal requirements…Letter: Support your community by helping kids learn to read
"Reading supports all aspects of education and life opportunities. I have seen firsthand the difficulties struggling readers experience."