August 6, 2010 – mountainx.com

So, about those peeling signs…

August 6, 2010 by David Forbes

All around Asheville, wayfinding signs keep peeling and a legal battle has ensued between the Tourism Development Authority and contractors who want more money to repair the tattered project. Meanwhile, the TDA has turned to other companies to fix the problem.

Review of Troilus and Cressida

August 6, 2010 by Steven Samuels

The Montford Park Players perform Shakespeare’s “problem play” at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. The show runs Friday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 22.

A guided tour of the new Pack Memorial Library

August 6, 2010 by Michael Muller

Ed Sheary, Director of the Buncombe County Library System, gives Xpress readers a tour of the Pack Memorial Library and an update on its renovations. Video by Michael Muller

Book Report: The Book of Peach

August 6, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Penelope J. Stokes’ 13th novel, The Book of Peach is warm and funny, but also delves into some very real and raw issues between mothers and daughters.

Busk Break: Brian McGee and Krum play “First Kiss”

August 6, 2010 by Steve Shanafelt

Local alt-country and Americana musician Brian McGee performed his tune “First Kiss” from his forthcoming album The Taking or The Leaving on Wall Street earlier this week. He was joined by drummer Kevin “krum” Rumley. Added bonus track: McGee performing his tune “Walking Back To Love.”

CIBO reviews development rules, swears to fight for I-26 connector

August 6, 2010 by David Forbes

In its meeting this morning, the Council of Independent Business Owners heard about proposed hillside development rules from Buncombe County staff, proposed affordable development rules from the city of Asheville’s staff and vowed to fight to get the oft-delayed Interstate 26 connector built. Below is a roundup of live Twitter coverage from Xpress Senior Reporter David Forbes.

Florals

June 20, 2014August 6, 2010 by Alli Marshall