Combining the personal and political, the photo exhibit “Strength, Spirit and Dignity: Portraits of Haiti” will be celebrated with a reception and discussion this Friday night (Jan. 19) at the YMI Cultural Center Galleries. The photographs were taken by Tom Plaut from Madison County. The evening is planned as an opportunity to learn about Haiti, … Read more
One of the biggest disincentives for commuters who might otherwise be tempted to use mass and other alternative transportation – from a bike to a carpool to walking – is, “What if?” What if there’s an emergency at home or my child gets a tummy ache at school? What if my carpool driver has to … Read more
Western North Carolina has no shortage of tourist draws. There’s the scenery, the outdoor adventure, the cultural events etc. But how about the grocery stores? That’s right, grocery stores. A Charlotte-based blogger publishes Grocerying: A collection of grocery store photos and information. A new post there casts a hungry glance at Asheville’s grocery scene. – … Read more
