July 3, 2018 – mountainx.com

Letter: Telling the story of integration at Asheville High

July 3, 2018 by Letters

“It would make a historical and moving work about a critical time in Asheville’s history and also be an inspiring statement that could be a teaching lesson for the whole city.”

Small bites: The Great North Carolina Vegan Barbecue Cookoff

July 3, 2018 by Thomas Calder

On Sunday, July 8, The Block Off Biltmore will host The Great North Carolina Vegan Barbecue Cookoff. Also: La Guinguette offers an American Wine Dinner; AUX Bar (On Fire) Guest Chef series continues; Macaron & Mimosa Flights; The Blind Pig presents: Pop Sugar; and a wine dinner with Bibiana González Rave

Senegalese kora master Diali Cissokho finds his groove in NC

July 3, 2018 by Bill Kopp

Eight years after settling in North Carolina, Cissokho has just released his third album, Routes. Touring in support of the record, he and Kaira Ba play Isis Music Hall on Sunday, July 8.

Smart Bets: Jamie Laval and Megan McConnell

July 3, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The fiddler and vocalist duo present an evening of Celtic music and mythic tales July 8 at Isis Music Hall.

Costume Drama returns to the ACT Mainstage

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by Timothy Burkhardt

On Thursday, July 6, the seventh annual Costume Drama will take place at the newly renovated Asheville Community Theatre.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 3-9

July 6, 2018July 3, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JULY 6** Burial celebrates Independence Day with Other Half, Creature Comforts and J Wakefield, Oskar Blues releases four new Barn Burner beers and more local beer news.

Letter: Price will improve government, not destroy it

July 3, 2018 by Letters

“He supports health care coverage for all, protecting the environment and public schools.”

Smart Bets: Willa of the Wood

July 3, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The “Serafina” author has a launch party for a new series starter July 8 at the Asheville Mall Barnes & Noble.

Asheville Archives: The many locations of Bon Marché, 1889-1980