Unable to complete revisions to its strategic goals during the February retreat, Asheville City Council met yesterday afternoon, March 8, to finish the job and review the budget process.
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UNCA cancels Concerts on the Quad
Citing financial pressures, UNCA officials opted to end the 28-year summer music series.
Would the real budget deficit please stand still
In a bit of a shell game last week in the N.C. General Assembly, legislators continued to look for their own approach to the state’s budget deficit while the governor announced new deficit projections had erased $1 billion of the original $3.7 billion shortfall.
Local Matters: City Council updates and budget woes
In this week’s Local Matters podcast, reporter Jake Frankel talks to David Forbes about the upcoming cover story on the City’s budget problems, and freelance reporter Christopher George gives a run-down of the most recent City Council meeting.
Council in retreat
On a cold, rainy Friday at Warren Wilson College, Asheville City Council members sat down for their annual retreat. By the time it was over, seven hours later, Council had sworn to “hold the line” on property taxes, looked into an uncertain budget picture and spent most of the time modifying their strategic plan. They also talked about … boats.
This weekend on a shoestring
Hang in there. It’s almost the weekend! And since it’s officially autumn, we’ve included a few outdoor activities to celebrate the season; because it might finally be time to wake up early and get outside even if you don’t have to. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of budget-friendly music and art to go around.
This weekend on a shoestring
Yes, it’s that time again. Make your weekend plans. You’re probably kicking things off with the last Downtown After Five of the season (Underhill Rose — the lovely ladies pictured here — along with Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Lexington Ave., 5 p.m., free music, need I say more?) — here are some more options to fill in your entertainment calendar without draining your wallet.
This weekend on a shoestring
More budget-friendly shows coming later this week. Know of others ($5 and under)? Please add them in the comments field!
This weekend on a shoestring
A few big, free events take place this weekend: The final installment of Shindig on the Green for this season happens Saturday evening. LAAFF runs all day on Sunday and The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs a free concert on Park Square Park on Monday. See this weeks Xpress for details on those, and check out some of these other free or under $5 shows.
This weekend on a shoestring
Art, theatre and rock shows: Good way to spend a weekend, right? Know of more shows that cost $5 or less? Add them in the comments field.
This weekend on a shoestring
This week it’s theatre, art and music. Know of more events that cost $5 or less? Add them in the comments field.
This weekend on a shoestring
A festival, an art opening, a benefit, lots of music and a little MADness happening in Marshall… it’s all under $5. Know of more budget-friendly events this weekend? Add them in the comments section.
This weekend on a shoestring
The big free show this week is, of course, Bele Chere. So pick up your Xpress pocket guide or check out mountainx.com for extensive coverage. But, if you’re not heading to downtown Asheville’s biggest festival of the year, here’s what else is going on.
This weekend on a shoestring
This week’s Shoestring top-10 includes funk, rock, metal and folk with dance, crafts, film and one very glamorous afterparty thrown in for good measure.
Real good for free: Exercise
Ten ways to work out for free, or almost free. (Have more ideas? Add them in the comments section, below.)
This weekend on a shoestring
Things to do this weekend: Stay hydrated, stay in the shade, stay coated in sunscreen, stay cool. Oh, and take in some good, budget-friendly entertainment. Got you covered there. (Know of other shows or events that cost $5 or less? Add them below.)
This weekend on a shoestring
Yes, the whole week kind of funnels toward the 4th of July, with its sparklers and hot dogs and patriotic brass bands. But there’s also plenty to do before hand. Art openings, a local social and free music top this Weekend on a Shoestring top 10 list. Know of more $5 and under events? Add them below.
This weekend on a shoestring
A top-10 round up of budget-friendly performance around WNC this weekend.
Asheville City Council preview: Of film festival and finance
It’s a packed agenda for Asheville City Council Tuesday night, as it considers the fate of the Ashevillle Film Festival, new financial arrangements with the Grove Arcade and the passage of the long-debated city budget.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend’s top 10 includes Asheville’s Broomstars (pictured) playing at MoDaddy’s with Ween drummer Claude Coleman Jr. and his band Amandla. That’s Saturday, but Thursday and Friday bring more music, art and author events (including a muralist just published by Punk Planet).
Immigration, budget hot topics at CIBO breakfast
City Council member Cecil Bothwell defended his “Sanctuary City” immigration proposal while city and county officials explained their respective budgets at a Council of Independent Business Owners breakfast this morning. A compilation of live tweets.