July 20, 2017 – mountainx.com

John C. Campbell Folk School and Penland School of Crafts name new directors

July 20, 2017 by Alli Marshall

It was announced last month that John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown had selected Jerry Jackson as its new executive director. And this week, Penland School of Crafts in Penland named Maria “Mia” Hall as its next director.

Theater review: ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ at 35 below

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017 by Jeff Messer

The play is a deeply moving and decidedly quirky look at two damaged people trying to come to terms with their mortality and failings across 30 years. The show is onstage at 35 below through Sunday, July 30.

Cybersecurity conference boosts Asheville’s IT profile

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017 by Max Hunt

With a new, larger location and a host of experts from across the cybersecurity world, the 4th annual Asheville Bsides cybersecurity conference comes to downtown July 28-29, in hopes of helping local businesses protect their digital networks and growing Asheville’s nascent IT industry.

Asheville’s special collections excavate the city’s history

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 by Thomas Calder

Archivists at all three of Asheville’s primary special collections say there’s a need for more diversity in what’s on offer, urging community members to consider both their own legacy and how they might go about preserving it for future generations.

Asheville professionals teach empathic discourse for uncertain times

July 20, 2017 by Monroe Spivey

In an increasingly divisive and violent world, many Ashevilleans are seeking a gentler and more compassionate way to communicate. Nonviolent, or compassionate, communication, practiced by several local helping professionals, emphasizes empathy and honest self-expression in building authentic relationships.

John C. Campbell Folk School and Penland School of Crafts name new directors

Theater review: ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ at 35 below

Cybersecurity conference boosts Asheville’s IT profile

Asheville’s special collections excavate the city’s history

Asheville professionals teach empathic discourse for uncertain times

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