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Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a local tree-planting initiative plus albums by Ben Phan and the Soul Symphony and Honey Be Nice.
Asheville clergy offer wisdom in election aftermath
In the wake of the Nov. 8 election, local faith leaders representing many different denominations and religions are seeking answers and providing guidance for their congregations.
Letter writer: African-Americans in WNC conference offered hope, insight
” I appreciated all the more deeply the importance of the African-Americans in Western North Carolina Conference and the need for each of us to try harder to reach out across whatever social boundaries we have had inscribed around us by history and chance, and to build a stronger and more diverse community together.”
Chelsea Clinton returning to Asheville afternoon of Nov. 5
Chelsea Clinton is set to travel across N.C., from the coast to the mountains to promote the final day of early voting. Her schedule indicates that the final stop on her whirlwind tour will be a “get out the vote” event at Twin Leaf Brewery on Coxe Avenue. According to a press release from the […]
Clinton campaign announces new details of Sen. Tim Kaine’s second Asheville visit
Email announcement from Hillary Clinton campaign: On Wednesday, October 19, and Thursday, October 20, vice presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine will campaign in North Carolina. At events in Asheville, Charlotte, and Durham, he will lay out the stakes of November’s election and outline Hillary Clinton’s and his vision of an America that is stronger together, with an economy that works for […]
NC FarmLink and WNC FarmLink merge databases to further develop partnership
Press release from WNC FarmLink: NC FarmLink and WNC FarmLink have recently merged their databases in an effort to form a stronger and more unified partnership of farm linking organizations in North Carolina. Both organizations were formed within the last five years to serve different regions of North Carolina. Now, their combined efforts not only aid […]
Asheville LGBTQ community to celebrate progress, call for change at Blue Ridge Pride Festival on Oct. 1
Author, transgender activist and newcomer to Asheville Tina Madison White reflects on the state of the Pride movement in 2016. White is the director of operations for Blue Ridge Pride Center, which will host its eighth annual Pride Festival Saturday, Oct. 1 in Pack Square Park in Asheville.
Poll reveals bipartisan support for Smart Start
“Our local investments in young children, their families and the early childhood system in Buncombe County are essential to the long-term success of our children,” said Amy Barry, Executive Director, Buncombe Partnership for Children, a partner in the Smart Start network.
LEAF announces the LEAF Love Fund Campaign
PRESS RELEASE FROM LEAF COMMUNITY ARTS: Today, LEAF is honored to announce Detroit Tigers’ center fielder and Asheville native Cameron Maybin is leading the effort for creation of the LEAF Endowment in support of community development through cultural arts education and preservation here in Buncombe County and around the globe. LEAF is pleased to announce […]
Old-time outfit Uncle Earl reunites for a special tour
Will this Uncle Earl reunion bring new songs? “We’ll have rehearsal in Nashville before the tour starts … and it depends on how everyone feels,” fiddle player Rayna Gellert says. “My hope is that we’ll do some new stuff because it would fun for the audience, and fun for us.”
From CrossFit to running and back again in Asheville
Running and CrossFitting are two popular ways Asheville residents stay fit. Advocates on both sides maintain their workout is the best, but both forms of fitness confer benefits.
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received renewed accreditation for conservation work
Press release: Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina Earns National Recognition Accreditation Promotes Public Trust, Ensures Permanence Morganton, N.C. (August 17, 2016) — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, a nonprofit regional land trust based in Morganton, North Carolina, today announced it has achieved renewed accreditation — a mark of distinction in land conservation. The Land Trust […]
Marian Wright Edelman to Speak on “Ending Child Poverty Now”
Marian Wright Edelman is a legendary fighter for social justice in America. She is the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, a passionate advocate for the rights of children, a lawyer, an author and a civil rights leader. This October she comes to Asheville.
“Blue Ridge Bone & Joint” merges with three other NC practices to form one of the state’s largest physician-owned orthopaedic practices
PRESS RELEASE FROM WESTERN CAROLINA MEDICAL SOCIETY: In a common mission to provide streamlined, patient-centered care, four independent orthopaedic physician groups across North Carolina have joined together to form a new practice called EmergeOrtho. With 49 office locations in 21 counties statewide, EmergeOrtho is one of the largest physician-owned orthopaedic practices in the country. Additional […]
Microbe and Gasoline
The Story: Two friends decide to run away from home and explore France in a homemade mobile home. The Lowdown: A gentle and intelligent tale of the confusion of young adulthood told with Gondry's signature heart and whimsy.
Latino entrepreneurs gain ground in local business community
Although the overall numbers are still relatively small, there’s a growing desire in the local Hispanic community to own a business. Accordingly, Mountain BizWorks is now offering classes conducted in Spanish and designed to help potential business owners navigate the American entrepreneurial landscape. The local nonprofit also makes loans to promising startups and existing enterprises.
Independence Day: Resurgence
The Story: Two decades after thwarting an alien invasion, Earth finds itself in the midst of a surprise attack once again. The Lowdown: A rehash of its predecessor, with shades of interesting ideas, but becomes little more than a big-budget disasterfest with all the trappings and mindlessness this implies.
Floating Action headlines the return of All Go West
The free day-long West Asheville music festival returns stronger than ever after a year hiatus.
Danceclub Asheville celebrates grand opening Thursday, June 23
Kathleen Hahn moved back to Asheville from New York City with a vision: to open a dance studio that empowers all dancers. When Hahn offered a free week of classes at her studio off Riverside Drive before the Thursday, June 23, grand opening of Danceclub Asheville, I decided to shake the dust off my dancing shoes and […]
Mountain Sports Festival hones its focus
The 16th annual Mountain Sports festival is a marriage of music and sports that caters to participants and spectators alike. The festival village, located at Carrier Park, will feature bands, beer, food and, of course, viewing access to a variety of sporting events.