Kudos to the city of Asheville for inviting “social media experts” for Wednesday’s roundtable discussion of its new media initiatives. But the city’s approach feels too old-school and limited.
On the Verge, featuring the work of 10 artists who won WNC Magazine’s annual art contest for up-and-coming artists, welcomes the public to an opening reception on Saturday, June 5, at 5 p.m. at the Phil Mechanic Building in the River Arts District.
Xpress’ very fine illustrator and designer Nathanael Roney designed the art for a Maryland blues fest, and will show his work in town, too. The Hagerstown, Md. Herald-Mail has an interview with him.
City Council member Cecil Bothwell defended his “Sanctuary City” immigration proposal while city and county officials explained their respective budgets at a Council of Independent Business Owners breakfast this morning. A compilation of live tweets.