June 21, 2017 – mountainx.com

Foreign affairs: Globetrotting beer importers visit Asheville breweries

June 21, 2017 by Jonathan Ammons

A recent visit from international beer importers may point to new distribution possibilities for Asheville’s brewing industry.

Manicomio Pizza brings New York-style pies to Biltmore Avenue

June 21, 2017 by Nick Wilson

The new pizza-by-the-slice restaurant is taking over the space that once housed Hannah Flanagan’s Irish Pub.

Asheville Percussion Festival creates community around rhythm

June 21, 2017 by Daniel Walton

Many of the festival’s participants come from places where the arts may be overshadowed by political controversy. This year’s lineup includes the Turkish multi-instrumentalist Omar Faruk Tekbilek and his son Murat Tekbilek, the Iranian percussionist Naghmeh Farahmand and the Lebanese drummer Yousif Sheronick with his wife, violist Kathryn Lockwood.

Yoga and social activism intersect in Asheville

June 26, 2017June 21, 2017 by Kate Lundquist

Yoga doesn’t end when you get off the mat, say several local yoga instructors, who broaden their practice to include working for social justice.

Property tax rate up, nonprofit funding down as Buncombe commissioners close out budget

June 22, 2017June 21, 2017 by Dan Hesse

Taxes are going up as the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners signed off on a budget that includes a 2.6-cent property tax hike while lowering funding for some area nonprofits.

Smart bets: Cindy Wilson

June 21, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Cindy Wilson will celebrate the release of ‘Change’ with an East Coast tour, including a stop at The Mothlight on Tuesday, June 27.

Get down on the farm with ASAP’s annual tour

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 by Maggie Cramer

Pack up your car with friends and family this Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, and head out on Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual Farm Tour, an opportunity to get up close and personal with more than 20 WNC farms and the farmers growing your food and fiber.

Foreign affairs: Globetrotting beer importers visit Asheville breweries

Manicomio Pizza brings New York-style pies to Biltmore Avenue

Asheville Percussion Festival creates community around rhythm

Property tax rate up, nonprofit funding down as Buncombe commissioners close out budget

Smart bets: Cindy Wilson

Get down on the farm with ASAP’s annual tour

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