May 29, 2018 – mountainx.com

Small bites: Fourth Asheville VeganFest brings new events

May 30, 2018May 29, 2018 by Thomas Calder

The Asheville VeganFest returns with three-days of festivities. Also: MANNA FoodBank hosts its 19th annual Blue Jean Ball, Mini-VegFest debuts, The Black Jar Honey Tasting returns and The Southern Kitchen and Bar closes.

David Wilcox releases ‘The View from the Edge’

May 29, 2018 by Bill Kopp

“Subtle aspects of your personality are brought out by different locations,” David Wilcox says. “For me, there’s something about this land: the friendliness of these mountains. There is something about my psyche that just sort of feels at home in these hills.”

Letter: The militarization of our children

May 29, 2018 by Letters

“Personally, I say ‘No’ to the militarization of our youth despite good intentions. We can do better than that with the ideals that reflect peace or at least make war less likely.”

SART announces a new season and future plans

May 31, 2018May 29, 2018 by Jeff Messer

SART’s summer season is a full slate of diverse shows, kicking off with the raucous comedy ‘Don’t Dress For Dinner’ (May 31 – June 17).

WNC environmental programs and agencies could see more cuts in new state budget

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by Virginia Daffron

Local legislators and environmental advocates share their thoughts on which state budgetary and policy decisions could have a big impact on WNC’s environment in the coming fiscal year and beyond. They cited issues including the state’s response to novel contaminants like GenX chemicals, the budget for the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and funding for the Clean Water Management, Parks and Recreation and Farmland Preservation trust funds.

Smart Bets: Opening Eyes

May 29, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The exhibition of Asheville-based contemporary artists runs June 1-30 at The Satellite Gallery.

Asheville City Council member Vijay Kapoor issues statement on policing changes

May 29, 2018 by Daniel Walton

In the letter, Kapoor writes that he will ask Council to “reconsider” its actions at the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, June 19. Speaking with Xpress, he clarified that he’ll be calling for the motions to be rescinded and their substance explored through the normal committee process.

Asheville Archives: Prohibitionists seek to reform Asheville, 1907

May 29, 2018 by Thomas Calder

On Oct. 8, 1907, Asheville residents voted in favor of Prohibition.