June 19, 2018 – mountainx.com

Letter: Thanks to Frost for standing up to companies

June 19, 2018 by Letters

“It’s time someone asked whether we get our money’s worth from these corporate handouts.”

Small bites: Looking back on Asheville’s grocery scene

June 19, 2018 by Thomas Calder

Local historians Nan Chase and Terry Taylor offer a talk on the history of Asheville’s grocery stores. Also: White Labs hosts The Summer of Fermentation; the latest art exhibit opens inside Posana Restaurant, Bouchon rolls out La Fête and plenty more Asheville food news.

Smart Bets: Asheville Mish-Mash Bash

June 19, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Stephen Evans & the True Grits host an evening of diverse local music June 24 at The Grey Eagle.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings June 19-25

June 21, 2018June 19, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JUNE 21** The Asheville Pink Boots Society holds its first official meeting, Sweeten Creek releases its first seasonal canned offering and more local beer news.

Terpsicorps celebrates its 15th anniversary with ‘Zelda’s Dance’

June 19, 2018 by Bill Kopp

The premiere of the performance, based on the tempestuous relationship between the Fitzgeralds — the sometimes-Asheville-based writer and artist couple who, in many ways personified the jazz age — features the Terpsicorps company dancers joined by the Firecracker Jazz Band.

Human Relations Commission of Asheville gets to work

June 19, 2018 by Daniel Walton

Members of the new Human Relations Commission of Asheville sit down for their first meeting at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center.

As laid out by a special Council-appointed Blue Ribbon Committee, the HRCA will serve as a bridge between the community and city leadership, as well as recommend policies for Council to adopt. The group will meet on the third Thursday of every month at a location yet to be determined.

Smart Bets: Blac Rabbit

June 19, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Brooklyn-based psych rock quartet stops by Ambrose West on June 24.

Asheville Archives: A flood of allegations, 1916

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 by Thomas Calder

In the immediate aftermath of the 1916 flood, the city of Asheville quickly united in its efforts to help rebuild and find temporary housing for those who lost their homes. Yet amid this goodwill, a battle brewed between some residents and local news publications.