Consumer Reports Magazine recently published an article detailing the so-called “Dirty Dozen” herbal supplements. The article was picked up by major national news media outlets, going viral in short order. Among the “dirty dozen” was the herb, kava — an herb said to cause a relaxing effect. Andrew Procyk, founder of the Kava Merchant Advocacy League and co-owner of the Vanuatu Kava Bar in Asheville, N.C., has quite a bit to say about the subject.‘s what he submitted to Xpress:
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Incomes fall in U.S. metro areas, including Asheville
Incomes fell in 223 U.S. metro areas last year — including Asheville. Local per capita income dropped 2.2 percent from 2008 to 2009, according to Aug. 9 reports in the Wall Street Journal (Phil Izzo ‘s “U.S. Incomes Tumbled in 2009” and Conor Dougherty’s “Incomes Fall in Most Metro Areas”).
Sunflower days
Summer lingers, with hot muggy weather and sunflowers.
photo by Margaret Williams
Opera Creations presents “The Princess and the Pea”
CIBO discussion: Property values and the state of the local economy
About 50 local business owners gathered over grilled chicken yesterday for a discussion about property values and the state of Asheville’s economy. The monthly “Power Lunch Meeting” was sponsored by the Council of Independent Business Owners and featured a panel of city, county and business leaders, including County Tax Collector Gary Roberts, County Attorney Michael Frue, Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson and the owner of Spake Real Estate, John Spake.
Outside pitch: Asheville gives feds input on Great Outdoors Initiative
What did a roomful of federal undersecretaries, local and regional nonprofit leaders and Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy have in common on July 15? They wanted to talk about how to preserve the Great Outdoors — from environmental stewardship to saving farms. The gathering of about 350 people at AB-Tech was one of a half-dozen listening sessions the Obama administration has been holding across the United States as part of the Great Outdoors Initiative.
photo by Danny Bernstein
Lights, cameras, action! URTV offers Youth Video Camp
Recent controversies and budget worries aren’t keeping the WNC Media Center from holding its annual Youth Video Camp. There’s still a few open spots for the program, which runs July 19—22 and offers campers the opportunity to work as a group to write, shoot and edit a short film.
Listening for the Great Outdoors: public forum today
Obama’s back in town Thursday, July 15 – or at least, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Interior, and the White House’s own Council on Environmental Quality are – for a Great Outdoors Listening Event, a public forum aiming to gather information about successful conservation efforts in the region and to receive input on how the federal government can partner with communities in conserving more land and reconnecting American families to nature. The forum will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today at AB-Tech. But on Wednesday, July 14, area officials gathered at Carrier Park for a preview.
Into the Vault: Outlaws, contamination, sexual harassment suits
Now online in the Xpress Files: the sexual harassment suit against the city and the Asheville Police Department, the APD’s defense, a letter from the EPA targeting a man with a contaminated well, the Outlaws biker indictment, and more.
Around town: Local singer/songwriter Lyric
On this toasty Thursday, July 8, Asheville singer/songwriter Lyric graced the Woolsworth sidewalk with “Blue Skies in the Morning.” Last October, the young resident was featured in an Xpress ““Soundtrack””. And she’ll be playing Friday, July 9, at the White Horse for the Blue Ridge Talent Competition finalist reunion show.
Asheville unemployment declined in May
Driven by growth in government, leisure, and professional jobs, unemployment in the Asheville metro area declined again in May, dropping from 8.6 percent to 8.2 percent, according to statistics from the state’s Employment Security Commission.
“The Rite of Spring and other works” by Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance
Terpsicorps presents The Rite of Spring and other works, an upcoming concert of contemporary ballet, performed Thursday, June 24 through Saturday, June 26 at Diana Wortham Theatre.
Concerts on the Quad at UNCA
Bring the family, pack a picnic and enjoy live music at UNCA’s annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series, held on Monday evenings starting June 14. The festivities kick off with a performance by R&B and funk musician Cool John Ferguson.
Asheville area unemployment continues to drop
Driven by job gains in the hospitality and leisure fields, unemployment in the Asheville metro area declined again in April, from 9.4 percent to 8.4 percent, according to the state Employment Security Commission.
On the Verge: An exhibition by emerging local artists
On the Verge, featuring the work of 10 artists who won WNC Magazine’s annual art contest for up-and-coming artists, welcomes the public to an opening reception on Saturday, June 5, at 5 p.m. at the Phil Mechanic Building in the River Arts District.
Kid-hop and carnival entertainment with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Kids like music too! Secret Agent 23 Skidoo performs family-friendly hip-hop tunes at the Orange Peel, on Saturday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m. Plus, special performances by The Runaway Circus and 40 Fingers and a Missing Tooth.
Everyone’s a Critic: In the information age, how necessary are restaurant critiques?
With the increasing popularity of food-centric sites like Yelp, Urbanspoon and Chowhound, perhaps it’s time to think outside the to-go box.
So Asheville! Segway tourism downtown
The view from the West End of Mountain Xpress (as we like to call our end of the Miles Building) provides everything from a visit by N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue to … tourists on Segways. This scene was captured on Wednesday, May 26, as the visitors buzzed past the Flat Iron.
photo by Margaret Williams
A walk about Asheville
Cycling and taking the bus are the most emphasized methods of transit during Strive Not to Drive week. But on Friday I relied solely on my preferred and ancient technique: walking.
Inside Asheville’s Masonic Temple
Take a peek at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville, which has opened up its 270-seat auditorium for public concerts, dramatic performances and lectures. The Land of Sky Symphonic Band performs tonight, Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.
For the Love of Music
The full-length documentary, For the Love of Music, produced and directed by local filmmaker Mark Fields, tells the story of Asheville’s own Blue Ridge Orchestra, a 60-plus member orchestra made up of volunteers dedicated to making music. Don’t miss the film’s debut screening this Thursday, May 20, at the Fine Arts Theatre.