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New film explores storytelling, Native American wisdom and nature’s intelligence
David Weintraub discusses his latest film — the 50th produced by the Center for Cultural Preservation.
Around Town: New art exhibit focuses on rituals of death and remembrance
Nadazul Gallery presents an exhibit highlighting death and remembrance. Plus, BlackBird Frame & Art extends Emil Holzhauer exhibit, Hendersonville filmmaker gets PBS deal and local author publishes pharmaceutical thriller.
New documentary dispels myths about moonshining
Local filmmaker David Weintraub examines the history of moonshine in his latest documentary, The Spirits Still Move Them.
New documentary explores our troubled waterways
In the Center for Cultural Preservation’s latest documentary, Guardians of Our Troubled Waters: River Heroes of the South, filmmaker David Weintraub investigates the history of figures such as French Broad crusader Wilma Dykeman and the roles they played in fostering environmental change.
Screen scene: Local film news
A Great American Tapestry has its first screening in over two months, The Joseph Initiative’s film students share their documentary feature and more.
New film explores the multicultural roots of traditional music and dance
The film’s world premiere is set for Thursday, June 22, at Blue Ridge Community College. Subsequent screenings will take place at the Fine Arts Theatre on Thursday, June 29, and at White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, June 30.
Letter writer: Understanding a 100-year flood
“It is not that a flood of a certain magnitude will happen every 100 years, but rather that it has a 1 percent chance of occurring any year.”
Conscious party: Keeping the old ways alive
Multi-generational entertainers David Holt and Josh Goforth exemplify the value of cultural continuance. They’ll perform a benefit show for the Center for Cultural Preservation at Blue Ridge Community College on Wednesday, March 30.
Screen scene: Local film news
Learn about local film screenings, productions and industry news.
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 documentary on the human-turtle bond, a libertarian political satire podcast and a seventh grade physics field trip.
