June 7, 2016 – mountainx.com

McHenry, Bryson advance to general election

June 8, 2016June 7, 2016 by Dan Hesse

Republican Incumbent Patrick McHenry will defend his 10th district congressional seat against Democrat Andy Millard in November while Republican Incumbent Mark Meadows will take on Democrat Rick Bryson in the general election.

Letter writer: If Hillary sinks, then what?

June 7, 2016 by Letters

“Obama will develop a significant case of heartburn realizing that his legacy is about go down the tube with a suddenly weakened candidate unable to deliver Obama’s de facto third term.”

Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler June 8-14: Conjuring Marguerite Maggie’s Now You See Warcraft

June 13, 2016June 7, 2016 by Ken Hanke

In Theaters. So last week was grim in mainstream land. This week we’re looking at two sequels and one movie adapted from a videogame. On the other hand, we do get one terrific art title and one very good one. So all is not lost. In fact, quite the opposite — at least on one … Read more

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings June 7-13

June 11, 2016June 7, 2016 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JUNE 11** Fonta Flora hosts State of Origin, Hi-Wire releases two small-batch bottles, and the Biltmore Estate hosts a beer-centric barbecue event.

Theater review: The Mountaintop by Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective

June 7, 2016 by Jeff Messer

Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective delivers another socially minded, thought-provoking production with an intriguing Martin Luther King Jr. drama.

Asheville VeganFest 2016 expands to two-day event

June 7, 2016 by John Mallow

This year’s VeganFest will offer two days of education, fun and plant-based food in support of the Brother Wolf Animal Sanctuary.

Solitary refinement

June 7, 2016 by Brent Brown

Smart bets: Dawn Tripp

June 7, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Tripp presents her fictionalized biography of Georgia O’Keeffe at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, June 14.

Ashevilleans bring children’s play activities to adults

June 7, 2016 by Nicki Glasser

Asheville-area play experts discuss the importance of play for adults and note the variety of fun and play-driven activities offered by local organizations.