September 13, 2017 – mountainx.com

Community Garden Network celebrates with tour, dinner

September 13, 2017 by Maggie Cramer

The Asheville Buncombe Community Garden Network will hold its first fundraiser, a garden tour and celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Tour-goers will have the opportunity to visit four unique community gardens and take part in activities at each. A portion of proceeds will directly benefit the participating gardens.

Following tours of Asia and Africa, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra plays a hometown show

September 13, 2017 by Bill Kopp

After being selected as a cultural ambassador by the U.S. State Department, Jonathan Scales toured Asia and Africa, where he performed for a wide range of audiences and learned important life lessons.

City Council paves way for temporary parking lots

September 15, 2017September 13, 2017 by Carolyn Morrisroe

A proposal to provide more parking prompted a plethora of public comments at the Sept. 12 Asheville City Council meeting. Council also considered a subdivision in the Shiloh community and learned about the possibilities and pitfalls of bond refinancing.

22 London will host an exhibition of Latin American art

September 13, 2017 by Lauren Stepp

Randy Shull and his partner/“co-conspirator” Hedy Fischer will open ¡Viva! on Saturday, Sept. 16 — aka Mexican Independence Day. The exhibition features more than a dozen contemporary Latin American artists.

Letter: Repurposing the Vance Monument

September 13, 2017 by Letters

“In that vein, here is my idea for the Vance Monument: Have a local sculptor create a giant hand at the base; fingers folded to create the impression that the obelisk is a raised middle finger.”

Green building organization announces new name

September 13, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

The Green Built Alliance — the organization previously known as the Western North Carolina Green Building Council — will roll out a new name and logo at its annual member networking and appreciation party on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Highland Brewing Co. The community is invited to join members at the event.

Smart Bets: Asheville Film Festival

September 13, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The resurrected film festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at A-B Tech Community College.