Closing the gap: Asheville schools struggle with racial achievement disparity (Kids issue, Part II)
- Volume 23
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Cover Design Credit:
Norn Cutson & Scott Southwick
Cover Photography Credit:
Jack Sorokin
State data show that the gap in academic achievement between white and black students in the Asheville City Schools is the largest in North Carolina. The district is launching a new initiative to address the persistent problem.
arts
Smart bets: The Mandingo Ambassadors
The visit culminates with a performance in Lipinsky Auditorium on Thursday, March 30.Black Violin brings a musical hybrid to the Diana Wortham Theatre
“Our goal for our kids’ show is the same as the adult shows,” Kev Marcus says. “It's to entertain, educate and inspire, simultaneously. You're teaching them something, but they don't…{Re}HAPPENING projects take cues from Black Mountain College alumni
This year’s {Re}HAPPENING, taking place Saturday, March 25, at Camp Rockmont (the location of BMC, which shuttered in 1957), features a number of performance taking cues directly from alumni of…Smart bets: Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase
This year’s showcase takes place at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, March 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.NE-HI plays summery, winter-made rock at The Mothlight
Thwarted by unforeseen circumstances in 2015, the Chicago rockers get a second chance at their Asheville debut.Mazel tov: UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies celebrates 35 years
A film premiere, a literary reading and two musical performances will be among the events celebrating UNC Asheville's Center for Jewish Studies 35th anniversary, beginning Thursday, March 23.Smart bets: The Three Davids
The show takes place at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, March 24.Smart bets: Catie Curtis
Local singer Jenna Lindbo will provide the harmonies for Curtis’ seated show at Isis Music Hall on Thursday, March 23.Conscious party: Charity Bike Night at Garage TRS
Each month during the warm season, Garage TRS hosts an outdoor fundraiser with live rock music, food, free beer and bike-themed entertainment. The first iteration of 2017 takes place on…
food
Beer Scout: Barley wines are scarce in Asheville breweries
Local barley wine producers discuss the style's limited presence in the Asheville brewing industry and its potential for a resurgence.Small bites: Well Played focuses on comfort food and board games
Well Played opens Saturday, March 25. Also, LaZoom Tours has a new pop-up bar, Strange Carolinas aims to find the best burger in the state, kids can eat breakfast with…Asheville Food Truck Showdown throws down at WNC Ag Center
This year's Asheville Food Truck Showdown sports a larger venue and more competition.A bigger table: Cúrate expands both its space and menu
The celebrated Spanish tapas restaurant's expansion project will increase its seating capacity, but the primary goal for the owners is to create a more spacious and efficient work area.
living
Asheville-area providers recommend ways to reduce inflammation and boost immunity
“It’s important to understand that not all inflammation is bad,” says Dr. Martha Cottrell, an Asheville-based physician and lecturer on immunity. She’s one of several wellness advocates who encourage simple, everyday wellness…
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
The Cat Fly and Asheville Jewish Film festivals bring a variety of movies to downtown.
news
Asheville City Schools take aim at racial disparities
State data show that the gap in academic achievement between white and black students in the Asheville City Schools is the largest in North Carolina. The district is launching a…A Q&A with Buncombe County’s new sustainability officer
Jeremiah LeRoy is Buncombe County's first sustainability officer. Learn more about him and the new position with Xpress' Q&A.Faithful march in support of sanctuary for undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Pagans and other religious followers from across Western North Carolina took to the streets of Asheville Thursday, March 16, in a peaceful march in…Mayor to Bothwell: Don’t interfere in work of Haywood Street task force
Mayor Esther Manheimer took Council member Cecil Bothwell to task for sending a profanity-laced email to leaders of a Council-appointed task force. At Council's meeting on Tuesday, March 14, officials…Asheville property tax rate down, bills up?
Asheville City Council pondered the effect of an average 25 percent increase in the value of property in the city, along with the impact of a $74 million bond referendum,…
opinion
Letter writer: Governor’s Western Residence holds allure
"The North Carolina Governor's Western residence has two open houses, one during the summertime and one during the winter holidays."Letter writer: The economics of a living wage
"If a business pays living rather than starvation wages, it raises the level of economic activity — which would tend to increase hiring — and reduces the tax levied on…Letter writer: We deserve better than I-240 plan
"Thus far, the city has been blind to the obvious — that there’s nothing that can be done to minimize the impact of this flawed project. That’s why N.C. DOT…The Gospel According to Jerry: Hard times and cheap thrills
"And amid the gloom and doom, the River District provided entertainment venues for the struggling masses. The big excitement was when, from time to time, a circus came to town…Dropping bombs
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