The Asheville City Council’s unanimous approval of a proposed mixed-use development in Asheville’s River District paves the way for further revitalization in the historic area, neighboring merchants say. “Please vote for the zoning that will allow for this improvement,” urged Susan Kendel, owner of Carolina Cornerstone Construction on Depot Street, one of several local businesspeople … Read more
Different ways to celebrate Earth Day It’s a big planet. So, naturally it’s fitting that a celebration of the Earth span more than a day. In fact, here in Western North Carolina, Earth Day is being recognized by a host of events and activities. From the Strive Not to Drive campaign to rump shakin’ with … Read more
“No frills, no fuss, no tuxedos, no tickets required,” says Harry Brown about the third annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser. Basically, all participants have to do is “go out and eat,” explains Brown, fundraising chair for the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP). Here’s how it works: Order breakfast, lunch or dinner at any … Read more
Defining Bad Education I used to sympathize with Cranky Hanke as I read letters attacking his reviews; then I went to see Bad Education. Cranky described it as the “best, most rewarding and most disturbing movie to hit town in 2005 to date … about relationships, the effects of childhood, sexual identity and identity in … Read more
About 50 of us went hillwalking near the Asheville watershed last November — educators as well as staffers and volunteers representing many different local environmental groups (see list below). We divided into groups of 10 or so to travel lighter on the land and make it easier to hear what the hike leaders could tell … Read more
