The animal issue
Volume
24
/ Issue 14
Cover Design Credit:
Norn CutsonCover Photography Credit:
Liz Carey
In Xpress’ annual Animal Issue, we take a look at our area’s love affair with animals — from a visit with the Parrot Whisperer to a stop at a house cat museum to a chat with local experts about a
most misunderstood mammal.
arts
Interacting with art: Martha Skinner explores different ways to create
Martha Skinner's latest exhibit, Living Section: Retrospective of my Fertility will open Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University.Halloween happenings around WNC
Here's a selection of costumed capers, ghoulish gatherings and pumpkin-spiced parties. From autumnal festivities to puppet shows, there’s a celebration for nearly every reveler.Smart Bets: Beaverdam Studio Tour
The first self-guided tours of North Asheville art studios is set for Oct. 28 and 29.Xero God goes spaghetti Western in a new release
If Musashi Xero and Panther God are the stars of Xero God, the guest artists they bring to the project are heavy-hitting character actors. Guitarist Jared Hooker, better known as…Smart Bets: LoveRight
The synthesis of Lovestruck Suckers and The Get Right Band play a rare Asheville show at The Altamont Theatre on Oct. 27.Smart Bets: Love Makes a Home
The one-woman play about Daniel Boone's wife Rebecca runs Oct. 27-28 at White Horse Black Mountain.Theater review: ‘The Midnight Area’ by Dark Horse Theatre
The vignettes are a tapestry of varied ideas that somehow mesh together to create a full show (it runs just under 70 minutes without intermission).Smart Bets: Taj Weekes and Adowa
The St. Lucia reggae artist plays an all-ages show to benefit hurricane victims on Oct. 26 at The Grey Eagle.food
Branching out: WNC cider scene continues to grow with help from apple country
WNC cideries prefer to source their ingredients locally whenever possible. Yet April through August, it can be especially difficult to secure enough local apples to meet production demands.With relish: Asheville gets creative with condiments
From handmade mustard to green mango and honey amba, the once-humble condiment is grabbing more of the spotlight these days.Beer Scout: Local breweries craft one-off beers to benefit nonprofits
Sanctuary and Catawba reps discuss the process of working with charitable organizations to create new brews.Small bites: The Underground Café with DoughP Doughnuts gets set to open
A new café and doughnut shop comes to the Jackson Building. Also, Hole Doughnuts hosts a Halloween party; Sunshine Sammies flaunts a strange seasonal theme; Edible Musings leads a vegan…living
Going batty: Get to know these misunderstood mammals
According to Katherine Caldwell, a biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission in Asheville, it's "almost incomprehensible," the number of flying insects bats snap up on their nocturnal hunting expeditions.…Museum celebrates the house cat
The items on display inside the American Museum of the House Cat Museum in Jackson County combine the quirky and the kitsch with the morbid and the mysterious.Livestock judging, showing teaches 4-H kids value of responsibility
Young participants in Buncombe County 4-H programs learn a wide range of skills. Some involve caring for farm animals, while others — like responsibility, teamwork and persistence — apply to…Rare genetic disorder tests pet owner’s commitment
With over $10,000 invested in care for Pipsqueak, a cat with a rare genetic condition, owner Kerbie Berggren says she's earned a title she never thought she'd bear: crazy cat…Training keeps parrots healthy, happy
Heather Snipes, known to her clients as the “Parrot Whisperer,” owns A Parrot’s Tale, a bird therapy and bird training practice that she operates from her home. Snipes says her…movies
Screen scene: Local film news
The Asheville Ski Club presents Warren Miller’s Line of Descent on Thursday, Oct. 26; The Tryon International Film Festival runs Friday, Oct. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 29; and The Reel…news
Tuesday History: Ostriches arrive in Asheville, 1902
On July 1, 1902, the ostrich farm opened on the corner of Merrimon and Coleman avenues. Tragedy and mayhem would ensue.Wanda Winfree
Asheville, N.C.Purveyors of horror create haunting experiences
Estimates place the number of haunted house attractions in the United States in the thousands. Xpress caught up with some of the local haunts to get a behind the scenes…Asheville voters to weigh in on district elections for City Council
Asheville voters will be asked to weigh in on a state plan to create election districts for seats on City Council via a ballot question in this year's Nov. 7…Conscious Party: Give!Local kickoff party
The campaign's kickoff party takes place Oct. 29 at The Orange Peel.opinion
Letter: Proud to join fellow vegans in protest
"The local vegans have nothing to gain personally from their protest. In fact, as they pay for supplies out of their own pockets, it costs them money. I’m proud to…Letter: Roney understands needs of everyday people
"She has more integrity than almost anyone I’ve ever met, and she puts her muscle where her mouth is, working in common cause with those who are being pushed aside…Letter: Wisler works to improve Asheville
"Gwen is working every day to improve Asheville for our children through her efforts to protect our natural environment, improve our built environment, make our city more equitable and improve…Letter: BCBS needs to fulfill its obligations
"If my health is any way jeopardized because of BCBS’ failure to come to an agreement and does not provide paid-for and contracted services, BCBS can expect a lawsuit."Letter: Continue the city’s progress with Smith
"I’ve had an opportunity to get to know Sheneika during this year’s campaign, and she is the real deal."The season of the hitch
Asheville, N.C.A modest proposal for the Vance Monument
"First off, let’s agree that anybody with an ounce of decency must feel a bit embarrassed that Asheville has given its top award for excellence to a man like Zebulon…Deadline for election letters
For the best chance to have your letter to the editor appear in the Nov. 1 issue of Xpress (the last issue before the general election), please email your letter…