Day: December 15, 2010
Buncombe County Commissioners annual retreat hints at upcoming priorities
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met yesterday, Dec. 14, for a full day of brainstorming sessions on a wide variety of issues, including health care reform, a new marketing campaign, land-use regulations, a proposal to fund improvements at A-B Tech with a sales tax hike, and more. Here’s a few of the highlights.
Winging it with style: An interview with Peter Himmelman
The WNC Jewish Federation presents two fundraising events this weekend: A discussion with author Scott Bernard titled “Jews, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll,” on Saturday, and a concert at the Orange Peel featuring rock musician Peter Himmelman and Asheville’s own Skinny Legs And All on Sunday. Check out an Xpress interview with Himmelman, who talks about his creative process, the challenges and inspiration of keeping the traditions of his faith and his “I’m just going to wing it” performance style.
