Once a year, dozens of tribal and folk dancers — along with dance enthusiasts — descend on Hendersonville's Camp Tekoa for four days of study, performance and family fun. This year's gathering (the group's sixth) runs Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 6-9, with shows on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8. Performers include North African dancer Amel … Read more
This year, festival season started in West Asheville and it's wrapping up there, too. On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8, Drone Valley presents its fifth annual music and arts fest, showcasing regional artists in a number of local venues. The lineup includes The Death of Analog, Grammer School, Vincent's Missing Ear, Green My … Read more
1. Eddie Money recently experienced a career uptick when he: a. Was offered the role of chimp patriarch in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. b. Received a shout out from Lady Gaga for his “music prowess.” c. Revealed that, though it was mostly natural, he did occasionally use Sun-In to enhance his hair’s … Read more
Foodwise, there’s plenty to do and taste in October, and we’ve rounded up some of what Asheville has to offer in quick-hit fashion: First, go out for a slice! Circle in the Square Pizza opened in downtown Asheville at 12 Biltmore Ave. on Sept. 24. The pizza shop is open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. … Read more
Thanks for keeping the community updated on the tragedy in slow motion happening at CTS [“Going Green,” Sept. 21 Xpress]. Don Yelton, a conservative talk-show host and political aspirant, brings up an interesting, yet straightforward scientific question: Will demolishing the building widen the scope of the already terrible industrial pollution on Mills Gap Road? Considering … Read more
According to the manager at our branch, the proxy votes have all been counted and the move to trade Asheville Savings Bank on the stock market has been "unanimously decided.” (How can it be unanimous if we voted against it?) What's so bad about this? Well, the stock market is much less stable than the … Read more
The future of Asheville’s success will depend largely on how well we can expand opportunity to all children and families and nurture their success. To realize such a vision, our city leadership will need to focus attention on low-income and working families. Too many families are experiencing poverty in Asheville — dramatically increasing their risk … Read more
If you normally do not vote, what would challenge you to go to the polls? Would it be a particular candidate whom you agree with? Maybe the upcoming elections are predicted to be a close race, or there is a hot-button issue that you are passionate about. Dig deep. Think about what galvanizes you. Realize … Read more
a href=”“he Asheville Art Museum invites the community to a screening of Brent Green's experimental stop-animation film Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then, the true story of Leonard Wood, a hardware store clerk who built an elaborate "quilt house" as a "healing machine" for his sick wife. Held on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at … Read more
I’ve never voted before in my life. I’ve never really even paid that much attention to politics or felt excited about anyone running for office — until now. I met Mark Cates a couple of weeks ago while hanging out with friends at Wedge Brewing Co. After meeting him, I asked why he was running. … Read more
