May 18, 2012 – mountainx.com

Annual We Are Not Bashful march draws about 100

May 18, 2012 by Bill Rhodes

Around 100 friends and supporters of LBGT issues marched from Montford to Pack Square this afternoon. Photos by Bill Rhodes

Tensions erupting among different factions of Buncombe GOP

May 18, 2012 by Jake Frankel

In the wake of the recent primary elections, tensions continue to mount among different factions of the Buncombe County Republican Party.

I got Rytmus

May 18, 2012 by Jaye Bartell

The Asheville Choral Society concludes its 35th season May 18-19 with an exploration of the rhythmic elements of obscure vocal works from Johann Sebastian Bach, Cristóbal de Morales, Aaron Copland, Monteverdi, Beethoven and others.

Psych of the Wood: The Growlers bring ominous surf rock to Asheville

May 18, 2012 by Dane Smith

Jack of the Wood is no longer just for bluegrass. The days of old-time and roots aren’t over, but the more traditional genres have some serious competition. Tonight, the downtown ale house presents its most rocking, psychedelic affair to date.

Blue Ridge Bookfest begins today

May 18, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The literary festival, now in its fourth year, features author Elizabeth Kostova (pictured here) and continues tomorrow from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Plus, it’s free.

Presentation on past and future of Sulphur Springs this Sunday

May 18, 2012 by Bill Rhodes

Sulphur Springs in West Asheville was the Asheville area’s first tourist attraction. A group of residents wants to honor that by protecting the land around it. The sping house as it appears today. Photo by Bill Rhodes

Mountain Resources Commission goes on chopping block

May 18, 2012 by Nelda Holder

Draft legislation in the N.C. General Assembly would eliminate some 102 state boards and commissions, including the WNC-oriented Mountain Resources Commission and its accompanying Mountain Area Resources Technical Advisory Council. Both were created in the 2009 to address balancing growth and development in the mountains with the preservation of natural resources and farmland.

Metaphors be with him

May 18, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Jack White attempts to set a Guinness World Record for most metaphors in a single concert at Saturday’s Orange Peel show.

PHOTOS: Asheville Ballet performs Sleeping Beauty tonight and tomorrow, tickets available

May 18, 2012 by Megan Dombroski

The Asheville Ballet performs Sleeping Beauty at Diana Wortham Theatre, tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $15 to $40, with group rates available in all sections. Call the box office at (828) 257-4530 for reservations, and call Ann Dunn, Director, at (828) 258-1028 for group rates. Photos by Megan Dombroski