Proposed rules allowing food trucks downtown once again dominated the agenda during Asheville City Council’s Sept. 13 meeting. After a lengthy public hearing and contentious debate, Council members had narrowly approved the move Aug. 23 on a 4-3 vote. Because of that slim margin, however, the city's development guidelines required a second reading. Proponents of … Read more
E.W. Pearson moved to Asheville in 1906, established the Asheville branch of the NAACP, founded Asheville's first black baseball team (the Asheville Royal Giants) and started the Buncombe District Agriculture Fair and Farmers Jubilee — all within seven years. The fair lasted for more than 30 years and drew thousands to West Asheville's Pearson Park … Read more
On Friday, Sept 23, ArtSpace Charter School hosts Dinner in the Garden, an event featuring a nine-course tasting menu prepared by local chefs cooking produce cultivated by the students. The event will take place in the school’s learning garden. ArtSpace is a kindergarten through eighth-grade tuition-free public school in its 11th year of operations. The … Read more
Empty Bowls was created in 1990 by two Michigan art teachers, Lisa Blackburn and John Hartom, to help raise awareness and funds to end hunger. More than $165,000 has been generated for hunger relief by local Empty Bowls events, organized by MANNA FoodBank. On Monday, Sept. 26, the organization holds its 10th such event at … Read more
Although it's not a dinner, it's still a great charitable event, and it was brought to our attention by the good folks at The Hop Ice Cream Café. The Hop is sponsoring the Autism Society's annual Run/Walk for Autism taking place on Saturday, Sept. 24. This year, The Hop has a team in the event, … Read more
The lights go dark. Your breath quickens. When the curtain rises, what will you see? What will it look like; how will it sound? What will you experience, and how will it affect you after you leave? Live performance instills a particular feeling in a human being, whether it’s a play, a symphony or a … Read more
“After playing together for 15 years, we’re basically brothers,” says Lazybirds bass player Mitch Johnston. And when you hear those brothers harmonize, the emotional connection between them is audible. It takes a band with this much heart to bring life to the music of America’s past. Since the beginning, the Lazybirds have garnered critical acclaim. … Read more
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, City Council approved the presence of food trucks in downtown Asheville, as long as they adhere to certain rules and regulations. Read more about it in the news section. Since the trucks have to find and be permitted to park on private property, it still could be some time before we … Read more
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Sept. 13, 2011 meeting CTS building condemned, demolition planned Grants sought for Mountain Mobility Buncombe County is working to cut energy costs, lower carbon emissions and preserve farmland, various staffers told the Board of Commissioners Sept. 13 in a series of reports on current environmental initiatives. Assistant County Manager Jon … Read more
I would like to thank Ned Ryan Doyle for his Commentary about the Southern Energy & Environment Expo [“WNC at a crossroads,” Aug. 24 Xpress]. S.E.E. Expo provided great exposure to sustainable technology and lifestyles. It will be missed. Alternative energy is the future of America, but fringe movements have distracted us with cult-like agendas. … Read more
