May 20, 2019 – mountainx.com

From CPP: To cut or not to cut? Disagreement over US Forest Service’s plans for trees

May 20, 2019 by Xpress Contributor

The U.S. Forest Service plans to harvest the majority of trees at 16 sites in Nantahala National Forest beginning next year as part of its Southside Project. Story by Jack Igelman, originally published by Carolina Public Press.

Letter: Can’t see the mountains for the hotels

May 20, 2019 by Letters

“Asheville, we can do better! We are killing the goose that is laying the golden eggs.”

Theater review: ‘Proposals’ at Flat Rock Playhouse

May 20, 2019 by Kai Elijah Hamilton

From the moment the lights come up we feel like we’re in Neil Simon’s version of ‘On Golden Pond.’ The woodsy scenic design by Sandra Lopez is absolutely beautiful. It is one of the production’s greatest assets.

Smart Bets: Speech & Debate

May 20, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

Attic Salt’s production of Stephen Karam’s dark comedy closes out its run at 35below, May 24-26.

Letter: Lodging tax supports local people

May 20, 2019 by Letters

“People who visit Buncombe County spend $2 billion each year on restaurants, attractions, entertainment, recreation, the arts and lodging, creating jobs for 27,000 people in our community.”

Smart Bets: Juan Holladay

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Secret B-Sides frontman plays a single release party for his new solo track on May 24 at One World Brewing West.

Checking in on staffing, strategy shifts at local nonprofits

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Able Allen

When the time comes for a new leader or a new strategic direction, nonprofits recognize that sound decisions can mean the difference between a sustainable future and irrelevance. That’s why Mountain Xpress took a look at a spectrum of local nonprofits that have recently experienced significant change s or are now in the midst of transformative shifts in management or focus.