October 18, 2017 – mountainx.com

Letter: YWCA offers worthwhile program to manage diabetes

October 18, 2017 by Letters

“Please call the YWCA for more information about how to sign on. You will not regret it in taking charge of your overall health.”

Carolina Beer Guy: French Broad River Brewery looks to the future

October 18, 2017 by Tony Kiss

New brewery owners Paul and Sarah Casey implement rebranding and plans for increased production and distribution.

Nick Lowe teams up with Los Straitjackets for a tour with an Asheville date

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Bill Kopp

Lowe released his first solo album, Jesus of Cool, in 1978 (in deference to delicate American sensibilities, his U.S. label re-titled the LP Pure Pop for Now People). Nashville-based Los Straitjackets debuted with the 1995 record The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets. Though their music was somewhat dissimilar, both acts have long shared an irreverent and warmly humorous approach.

Meet the conductor: Q&A with ASO music director finalist Rei Hotoda

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Alli Marshall

Hotoda leads the Asheville Symphony on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. The program, titled “Journeys,” speaks to her roots and aspirations — and introduces the musician to Asheville.

Letter: Finance housing, treatment with cannabis tax

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Letters

“Due to the legislature’s denial and consequently the lack of coherent policy or plan, Asheville and Buncombe County can lead the way with a creative and coherent plan to provide adequate access to care for people who are struggling with addiction and mental health.”

Smart Bets: Mark Twain

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Marvin Cole’s one-man show takes place Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Fellowship Hall of Beverly Hills Baptist Church.

Newman proposals stall as Dems split on renewable energy, county pay cuts

October 20, 2017October 18, 2017 by Dan Hesse

Commissioners voted down a resolution that would have Buncombe County move toward 100 percent renewable energy over the next decade amid concerns over specifics of the plan.