More Than a Kiss: The invisible hands sustaining local theater
- Volume 30
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When it comes to theater, plenty of work gets done offstage. In this week's cover story, Xpress speaks with some of the behind-the-scenes artists responsible for the sets, props and costumes at several local companies.
arts
Local theaters get creative sourcing sets, props and costumes
Behind-the-scenes players from Asheville Community Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and N.C. Stage Co. talk shop.Four of a Kind: Logan Hall shares insights on local visual arts scene
The graphic designer talks new projects and the city's visual arts scene.Four of a Kind: Leah Solita Mangum talks local pottery scene
The potter talks new projects and the city's craft scene.Four of a Kind: Jaze Uries discusses local music scene
The musician talks new projects and the city's sonic scene.Four of a Kind: Jennifer Trudrung on local film scene
The actor/writer/director talks new projects and the city's film scene.Around town: Tyger Tyger features paper-themed exhibit
Tyger Tyger announces new exhibition of artists from around the world, Nancy Dillingham releases a new memoir, FiberFest returns, and more!
food
What’s new in food: Chef’s Experience Dinner with Cleophus Hethington
Chef Cleophus Hethington returns to Asheville for a dinner highlighting the cuisine of the African diaspora. Also in this week's food news, WNCAP's Dining Out for Life; a star chef…
news
Conserving Carolina seeks photo contest entries
Conserving Carolina’s fifth annual Habitat at Home spring photo contest is underway. Plus: Hendo Earth Fare returns to Hendersonville; G5 Trail Collective adds 10 new miles; and more!Unplugged: Academy strives to keep kids outside, offline
COVID-19 was the impetus for an off-the-grid academy that shows children that there are lessons all around them.Sustaining community: A conversation with Asheville City Council candidate Tod Leaven
"There are a host of things the city and county could do to help small businesses thrive, but for a start the city and county can simply do their jobs,"…Around the region: Local nonprofits use community focus to achieve results
Many nonprofit groups throughout Western North Carolina find that focusing their efforts on specific communities is the most effective way to get results.After 10 years, alternative education in ACS may be returning to Montford
It’s been 10 years since Asheville City Schools displaced its once successful majority-Black alternative program from its home on Montford Avenue. At least one longtime educator calls that the worst…Sustaining community: A conversation with Asheville City Council candidate Roberto ‘Bo’ Hess
"A common misconception about Asheville City Council is that members are distant from everyday community concerns. In truth, Council members are community members too, deeply invested in Asheville’s well-being," says…What would BID safety ambassadors bring to downtown?
Safety and hospitality ambassadors for a downtown Asheville business improvement district would be perceived as a welcome addition by some — additional "eyes and ears" on the street. But others…Sustaining community: A conversation with Asheville City Council candidate Charles “CJ” Domingo
"We need to reach across the gaps between neighborhoods, across industries and between social groups to talk to folks older and younger than ourselves and ask what they can teach…Community colleges collaborate on program to teach new workers job skills
Under Project Collaborate, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, local community colleges are trying to train local workers in high-demand fields.CIBO hears homelessness strategy critiques
“It's not going to be fun to point out how historically some things haven't worked out so great and they have bad impact on business and the residents,” Coalition of…Buncombe teachers seek better pay, bigger voice
The Buncombe County Association of Educators delivered a three-pronged request to the Buncombe County Board of Education at its April 11 meeting that had the support of nearly 1,200 teachers…Council weighs tax increase, budget cuts to fund pay raises
Asheville City Council learned during an April 9 budget work session that a 4.11% pay raise for city employees next fiscal year would drive the city’s undesignated general fund balance…
opinion
Letter: Keep community informed about HCA
"The issues we’re facing are related to corporate and management leadership decisions in service to profit."Pondering waste in its many forms
"The onslaught started a few months ago, when my partner and I joined the City of Asheville’s composting program. The chore of taking our slop bucket to the East Asheville…Letter: Haw Creek compromise could be win-win
"Haw Creek wants Kevin Jackson to sit down, seriously negotiate the issues and reach a mutually agreeable compromise that will provide desperately needed housing while respecting the needs of the…Mean green
My Story: Paddling upstream in the Amazon (b)rainforest
"I am a modestly successful author of 17 books, only one of which ever generated a steady income. (Hence the modesty.)"Letter: Council must listen to community on Haw Creek project
"Over 2,000 residents and community members have expressed extreme concern for its lack of consideration for connectivity, the natural environment, affordability and infrastructure impact."Big gulp
