September 10, 2015 – mountainx.com

Umodzi Asheville yoga fest celebrates community, helps Malawian programs

September 10, 2015 by Xpress Contributor

Umodzi Asheville, a one-day yoga festival celebrating community and global unity, will take place at the Odyssey Community School this Saturday, Sept. 12 and raise funds for World Camp’s Malawian programs.

Letter writer: Consider the environmental cost of almond milk

September 10, 2015 by Letters

“How can this situation be addressed as a consumer in a conscious and honorable manner?”

Calcast: A podcast of community events, Sept. 11-13

September 10, 2015 by Ms. Amandi

Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of Sept. 11-13. Listen to Bombshell-ter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. EST featuring the best trip hop, electronica, chillwave and dreampop music — only on WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM.

In photos: Bartenders, chefs compete in Tanked

September 10, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

Octopus, bread-in-a-can, crazy fish hats and impromptu, a cappella beach songs shared the stage with local chefs at last night’s FRS Tanked competition. Click through for a slideshow of the event by Cindy Kunst and a report by Jonathan Ammons.

This weekend in beer: Noble Cider grand opening, Wicked Weed Pickin’ & Pullin’

September 10, 2015 by Jesse Farthing

Beer Scout can’t cover every event in print, so here’s a handy guide to some of this weekend’s upcoming beer- and cider-related happenings.

Green building thriving in WNC despite legislative threats

September 11, 2015September 10, 2015 by Max Hunt

Amid a hostile legislative climate in Raleigh, innovative, sustainable design and construction are flourishing in Western North Carolina. The WNC Green Building Council was founded in 2001. Since then — and despite an unstable housing market — local interest has grown steadily, says Maggie Leslie.

Smart bets: Callaghan

September 10, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Nashville-by-way-of-Atlanta-by-way-of-London singer-songwriter Callaghan returns to The Altamont Theatre on Friday, Sept. 11.

Living green in Western North Carolina: Artist’s drawings capture the grace of eight green homes

September 11, 2015September 10, 2015 by Xpress Contributor

Xpress challenged local artist Lorraine Plaxico to depict and describe a handful of the Western North Carolina’s most intriguing and inspiring green homes.

Beer Scout: Twin Leaf Brewery branches out

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 by Jesse Farthing

Now in its second year in business, South Slope’s Twin Leaf Brewery is about to unveil a new, expanded taproom and outdoor gathering spot. Also: Burial Beer Co. hosts Four Farms, a celebration of agriculture; tickets go on sale for the fifth annual French Broad Brew Fest.