July 31, 2018 – mountainx.com

Solving Asheville’s affordable housing crunch: The Gospel According to Jerry

July 31, 2018 by Jerry Sternberg

“When local workers can’t find housing they can afford and our less fortunate population — including families with children — is one rent check away from living on the street, this predicament has reached critical mass.”

Small bites: A FEAST at Sunny Point Café

July 31, 2018 by Thomas Calder

For a second consecutive year, Sunny Point Café will host a benefit dinner for FEAST. Also: Green Opportunities seeks public input; Pisgah Coffee Roasters hosts its inaugural roastery tour; Famous Toastery opens in Asheville and more.

NYC folk-jazz singer-songwriter Victory Boyd performs at LEAF Downtown AVL

July 31, 2018 by Bill Kopp

LEAF Performing Arts Director Ehren Cruz emphasizes the nonprofit’s 24-year legacy of “youth educational outreach, equity and diversity programming.” He says that the festival “features cross-over world-, family- and urban-accessible programming while celebrating local culture.”

Smart Bets: Cecil Bothwell

July 31, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The author reads from his new book Aug. 4 at Malaprop’s.

Jaye Bartell recounts one of Asheville’s literary eras at BMCM+AC

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 by Alli Marshall

Bartell will present Later: Readings from then and now, as the final BMCM+AC program at its 56 Broadway space.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 31-Aug. 6

August 2, 2018July 31, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED AUG. 2** The Bruisin’ Ales staff shares some favorite Canadian craft brews, The Whale celebrates the end of Grimm’s gypsy ways and more local beer news.

Smart Bets: Village Art & Craft Fair

July 31, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The 46th annual gathering of over 100 artisans from across the Southeast takes place Aug. 4-5 on the grounds of All Souls Cathedral.

Asheville Archives: The formation of the Asheville Fire Department, 1882

July 31, 2018 by Thomas Calder

Prior to the formation of the Asheville Fire Department in 1882, residents and business owners had only themselves and their neighbors to rely on.