Picture yourself strolling a beach, perhaps stooping now and then to pick up an interesting shell. A wave comes in, recedes, and a flash of light catches your eye. There, washed by the sea, caught by the sun, is a small piece of cobalt blue glass. It is radiantly beautiful! Sure, it may be a … Read more
Even if adults aren’t entitled to summer vacation, movie producers and book publishers do their best not to tax overheated intellects from June to August, instead churning out blockbusters and bestsellers intended to entertain, rather than — heaven forbid — educate consumers who still associate the season with “no more reading, no more books.” Theater … Read more
Referencing Abstract Expressionism from the 1950s to the early ’70s, the current exhibit at Asheville Art Museum features artists (or at least names — like actor Robert DeNiro’s father, painter Robert DeNiro Sr.) that are familiar to most. But a closer viewing unearths a more personal-to-Asheville angle: A number of paintings are by artists associated … Read more
Flavor: Asian fusion Ambiance: Far Eastern chic Service: Knowledgeable and relaxed In 1933, James Hilton penned Lost Horizon, a novel about an idyllic land of harmony in the Tibetan mountains called Shangri-La, where the people were governed by spirituality and principles of refined moderation. There the High Lama spoke of the philosophic nature of his … Read more
Pick up a picnic: Looking for a delicious and convenient treat for yourself, your office or your family? Want to support your community in the process? Meals on Wheels will provide the chance to do just that — without lifting a finger — with the organization’s Third Annual Picnic Pickup on Thursday, July 21. Anyone … Read more
Gardens aren’t the only thing in full bloom this month. There’s also a bouquet of local gardening events. Here are several that may be of interest. A fair view of flowers The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation will host a Let’s Go Back to School-themed flower show at the Fairview Community Center on Thursday, … Read more
By day, the Honorable Alexander Banner Lyerly serves as the Chief District Judge for the 24th Judicial District in North Carolina. But every July since 1956, Lyerly has traded his robe for a kilt. The 50th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, an annual celebration of all things Scottish, happens July 7-10 in Linville, N.C. At 5,964 … Read more
As government goes, it was an eventful three days. In a special meeting June 30 (which was actually a continuation of City Council’s work session two days earlier), Council members marked the passing of the Water Agreement with final words of thanks to city staff (and one another), reassurances to the citizenry — and lamentations … Read more
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met briefly on July 28 to conclude a formal session left open a week earlier. During the barely half-hour session, commissioners approved the fiscal year 2005-06 budget, granted GDS a rate increase for residential trash collection in the county, and approved a financial contract to fund building a new … Read more
