Day: May 14, 2014
Keeping the beat
On a Friday night in early spring, a low rumbling can be heard throughout downtown Asheville. The contagious rhythm grows louder as people are drawn into the vortex of reverberating beats in Pritchard Park. The Friday night drum circle has emerged from winter hibernation, becoming once again the heartbeat of Asheville. For some, the weekly event is simply another one of Asheville’s quirks. For others, the drumming provides a source of therapy and healing.
Drum therapy
Therapeutic recreation program wins state award Randy Shaw, director of therapeutic recreation at the Asheville Parks and Recreation Department, was not a drummer. Even so, he believed that drumming had the potential to help people with disabilities. “A light bulb turned on for me when … I started to facilitate drum groups and I saw … Read more
Raising the Pope Francis House
What: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity will hold a public wall-raising event for the four-bedroom, two-bath Pope Francis House — the first Habitat house in the nation built in honor of the Catholic leader. Local and nonlocal groups are invited to participate in the build. When: Wednesday, May 21 at noon Where: Jeffress Ave., Shiloh, South … Read more
Asheville Under Glass: Leap and the net will appear
In James Cameron’s “Avatar,” the Na’vis of Pandora inhabit an Earth-like moon of the Alpha Centauri star system. They are a pure and superior breed of humanoids who harbor deep respect for the land (you know — like Ashevilleans.) These 10-foot beings have incredible athletic prowess as they leap astride dragons and ride them through … Read more
City Council upholds Cambria Hotel Project
During the regular meeting Tuesday evening, May 13, Asheville City Council voted unanimously to uphold a previous recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission that allows development of a 12-story hotel complex at 15 Page Avenue. An otherwise short agenda led into a lengthy quasi-judicial hearing regarding the development project opposed by attorney Gary Davis, who … Read more
Ticket Giveaway: An Evening with Primus, Sunday, May 18
Want to win a pair of tickets to An Evening with Primus on Sunday, May 18 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium? Here’s how: 1. You MUST complete a 2014 Best of WNC ballot. Name your faves in 25 categories and click “submit.” Already voted? You’re good to go! 2. In the comments field, name your favorite … Read more
Election analysis: Buncombe voters make changes, set up fall battles
The May 6 primary proved historic, as Buncombe County voters propelled district attorney candidate Todd Williams to a landslide victory over Ron Moore, who had held the position for 24 years. Voters also outed incumbent Buncombe Commissioner David King and set up several battles going into the fall general election. Here’s a rundown of some of the key local races and results.
Best of WNC: Counting down to voting deadline
It’s almost over. Your last chance to vote for your favorite restaurant, bar or other business is close at hand. Don’t miss your opportunity to honor the best. Help Xpress reward the best that WNC has to offer in food, recreation and style by voting in the 2014 “Best of WNC” Reader’s Poll. Xpress began collecting ballots last month … Read more
