July 21, 2012 – mountainx.com

Photos: Zumba in the Park promotes breast cancer awareness

July 21, 2012 by Megan Dombroski

Dance music pulsed from Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville from 2 to 4 today for Zumba in the Park. Asheville Breast Center sponsored the event to raise awareness about early detection of breast cancer and the link between physical activity and cancer prevention.

Hard living, good songs

July 21, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Ohio-born alt-country singer Lydia Loveless writes about boozing, more boozing, and being stalked by Steve Earle. And, at just 21, she’s already making a name for herself among those who revere true country music. She plays Jack of the Wood on Tuesday. Photo by Ely Bros.

Not afraid of color: local jewelry artist discusses her passion

July 21, 2012 by Megan Dombroski

After 23 years making a living as a jewelry artist, Tamala Wells still doesn’t see herself pursuing any other career.

The cycle of existence in many and bright colors

July 21, 2012 by Jaye Bartell

As part of its weeklong Grand Opening Celebration, downtown Buddhist center Urban Dharma hosted the “Vast and Noble Heart Sand Mandala.” The ritual involves the extremely precise construction of Tibetan Buddhist iconography using colored sand. (Photo by Max Cooper)

Standing tall

July 21, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man On Earth, performs at the Orange Peel on Tuesday, July 24. His live show is hailed as captivating, soulful, dynamic, intimate, precise, unnerving and interspersed with moments of beauty. Aka, not to be missed. (He’ll also be on the syndicated show eTown this Sunday at 6 p.m., streaming on local radio station WNCW-FM 8.7 FM.)

In the beginning was Namaste

July 21, 2012 by Kate Lundquist

Eden May, 20, uses yoga to help steady her mind and focus during rock climbing. She demonstrates the first posture of the sun salutation series. This is the first post of a yoga pose series for Xpress by freelance writer and yoga instructor, Kate Lundquist. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)

The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

July 21, 2012 by Jake Frankel

It was another busy week in local politics: Mark Meadows won the 11th District GOP runoff election, gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory and Jeb Bush stumped in Asheville, and much more.