October 14, 2016 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: Public deserves long-term bond benefits

October 14, 2016 by Letters

“We should strive for real, long-term benefits to our citizens rather than just letting the catchword ‘affordable’ create a massive debt with possibly little return.”

A photo essay: Urban Dharma celebrates fifth anniversary in Asheville with sand mandala ceremony

October 14, 2016 by Emily Nichols

Last week, Urban Dharma, the Tibetan Buddhist Center on Page Street in downtown Asheville, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a week-long schedule of programs, including the construction of a special Vasudhārā sand mandala. In Tibetan Buddhism, Vasudhārā is the deity of abundance, openheartedness, generosity and magnanimity. Throughout the week, the Asheville community was invited to watch … Read more

Q+A with LEAF performer Ethan Crump

October 14, 2016 by Alli Marshall

In advance of the fall iteration of LEAF, held at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, Xpress is talking with a number of LEAF performers about their work and what they have in store for the weekend-long music and art festival.

Leather shop In Blue Handmade finds major success on Etsy

October 14, 2016 by Coogan Brennan

After three years, Etsy and wholesale e-commerce had become the main source of revenue for the business. Mary Lynn Schroeder made the tough call to sell her storefront and dedicate herself fully to e-commerce. “I couldn’t do a good job at both and sleep,” she says.

Q+A with LEAF performer Crystal Bright

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 by Clara Murray

The band’s haunting and mystical sound exudes folkloric qualities accompanied by a wide assortment of instruments such as the musical saw, the adungu — a Ugandan harp — and the guitarlike vihuela, common to Mariachi groups.

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October 14, 2016 by Molton

Letter writer: Public deserves long-term bond benefits

A photo essay: Urban Dharma celebrates fifth anniversary in Asheville with sand mandala ceremony

Q+A with LEAF performer Ethan Crump

Leather shop In Blue Handmade finds major success on Etsy

Q+A with LEAF performer Crystal Bright

Workable workload

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