July 24, 2017 – mountainx.com

P&Z considers 20-house Shiloh subdivision and 130-room Tunnel Road hotel

July 24, 2017 by Kari Barrows

Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 20 to consider a Shiloh subdivision and a 103-room hotel proposed for 49 Tunnel Road. The Commission voted to recommend City Council approve both zoning requests.

Letter: Rededicate the Vance Monument

July 24, 2017 by Letters

“The monument is directly on the site of the old courthouse where the slave auctions were held. It is the exact location where blacks were sold into bondage. It has always been apparent to me, and yet I have never heard one person suggest it, that the monument be rededicated to them.”

Setting sail: Launch of hand-crafted sailboat to follow 11-year build

July 26, 2017July 24, 2017 by Nick Wilson

The launch ceremony for John Stevenson’s hand-built wooden sailboat will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the Asheville Sailing Club at Lake Julian Park, 406 Overlook Road Extension, Arden. The ceremony is free, open to the public and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Stevenson recommends coming early to inspect the boat pre-launch and staying later for an opportunity to sail.

The latest exhibit at Adler Gallery looks to the sky

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 by Thomas Calder

On Thursday, July 27, Constance Vlahoulis and 18 other local and regional artists will come together for Clouds, the latest exhibit at the Adler Gallery in Posana Restaurant.

Council to vote on RAD form-based code, election districts on July 25

July 24, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

On Tuesday, July 25, Asheville City Council will consider a new zoning ordinance for the River Arts District, a referendum on establishing election districts for City Council, a new Tunnel Road hotel, a self-storage facility and a plan to leverage $10 million in bond funding to promote the development of 485 units of affordable housing, among other items.

Smart bets: Xavier Rudd

July 24, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Emmanuel Jal and Christina Holmes also take the stage at New Mountain on Friday, July 28

Quick dish: A Q+A with chef Brian Sonoskus of Star Diner

July 24, 2017 by Liisa Andreassen

Housed in an old gas station in Marshall, Star Diner offers the former Tupelo Honey executive chef a friendly, small-town venue for showcasing his favorite fare.