Day: May 28, 2013
Dispatches from the March Against Monsanto
More than 1,000 people gathered at Pack Square in downtown Asheville on May 26 to protest Monsanto, a multinational agriculture biotechnology corporation, and the world’s largest producer of genetically engineered seeds and pesticides. The rally and demonstration were part of an international “March Against Monsanto,” involving 36 countries worldwide. (Photos by Jordan Foltz)
A.R.T. makes it hard to strive not to drive
I just read Jake Frankel’s May 22 article, Biking the Sharrows,” on biking as a way of “Striving Not to Drive.” All involved are to be congratulated, especially Council member Cecil Bothwell, who bicycles routinely. Meanwhile many dangerous streets in Asheville are too narrow for bike lanes, which leaves us dependent on Asheville Redefines Transit. … Read more
Triple score
The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra has hit its stride — as a trio. But the discrepency of the name works itself out in the local steel pan-fusion band’s favor, says Scales. “We’re already a strange collective, so it’s just one more little thing that makes it even stranger.” He adds that the Fourchestra name is a … Read more
Smart Bets: Dave Desmelik
It was during a 2006 interview that singer-songwriter Dave Desmelik revealed his plan to someday release an instrumental album. The time has finally come, in the form of Instrumental Swim, the musician's new 16-song collection. Tracks range from poignant ("A Short Walk on South Leroux Street) to lush ("Waiting"), with layers of guitars, harmonica and … Read more
