With the Nov. 4 election just around the corner—and early voting available from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1, Xpress hit the street, speaking with randomly selected folks about the issues that are compelling them to vote. Besides the high-profile presidential election, which is expected to boost voter turnout, there are also key state and local … Read more
When it comes to the environment, Madison County resident Garland Galloway wants folks to start seeing the big picture. “We’re trying to get people to open their eyes,” says Galloway, a Laurel Valley Watch member. Clean clear through: The state considers Puncheon Fork Creek Class III — pure enough for trout. Photo By Pete Orthman … Read more
“As an aerialist, you’re under the assumption that you will fall,” says Christine Aiken, artistic director of Asheville Aerial Arts. “You’ll get burns and rips. I’ve seen a lot of broken bones.” Not to mention that a tumble from higher than 10 feet is considered a mortal fall: Asheville’s aerialists spin, hang, contort and seemingly … Read more
Rap is not a genre known for the quality of its stars live performances—too often the programmed beats of their recordings and their marketed, larger-than-life personas just don’t translate to the stage. Marathon rapper: Talib Kweli is in the music business for the long haul, not the fast cash. But over the course of 10 … Read more
Arizona’s Glowing Bird One night, two local shows Seth Kauffman throws a free concert; Arizona releases an album. Bar hopping is looking good … by Alli Marshall Seth Kauffman’s Floating Action Even though local singer/songwriter Seth Kauffman’s next album is still a few months from release, he’s prepping fans in advance. Like many musicians, Kauffman … Read more
Commissioners approve $1.8 million for conservation easements Affordable-housing development wins initial approval At the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Oct. 7 meeting, the news wasn’t just what happened but what didn’t. The commissioners chose to delay action on three major items: the long-overdue appointment of new members to the powerful county Planning Board, a controversial … Read more
A one-person exhibition of an artist’s work is always welcome: It provides a much better opportunity for insight than does looking at a piece or two in a group show. A rarer and even more wonderful thing is to see examples of an artist’s work over a period of many years. Lewis Buck’s retrospective at … Read more
Sorghum syrup once flowed like creek water in the Southern Appalachians, and there are signs that this ultimate “slow food” may be flowing again. With help from the state, several local farmers have revved up production of the rich, old-fashioned syrup (sometimes called sorghum molasses). An old-fashioned juicer: This well-worn, horse-powered mill comes with directions … Read more
Green’s Lick is a roller coaster of a mountain-bike trail. Located in the Bent Creek Experimental Forest, the steep, two-mile route is rated “difficult” even for expert riders. But Green’s Lick is a popular trail, and it’s seen a lot of casualties—concussions and other “closed head” injuries as well as broken shoulders, legs and necks. … Read more
Flavor: Continental cuisine with a Southeastern bent Ambiance: Sophisticated casual Price: $8-$21 Where: 111 S. Main St., Hendersonville Contact: 698-5598 Web site: www.square1bistro.com Hours: Every day, 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rare is the restaurant that makes good on its local foods promise. Rarer still is the restaurateur who doesn’t want to … Read more
