
Reign on your parade: Asheville Mardi Gras Parade returns
- Volume 25
- / Issue 32
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Cover Photography Credit:
Araya Hansen
The 12th annual Asheville Mardi Gras Parade, a family-friendly celebration of local art and culture, is ready to roll through the South Slope neighborhood on March 3.
arts
The 12th annual Asheville Mardi Gras Parade is ready to roll
- by Kim Winter MakoThis year's parade theme is Wild, Wild Asheville. "It can refer to the wild spirit Ashevilleans embrace, the wild nature that surrounds our mountain town, or the wild ingredients found…Smart Bets: Rebecca Loebe
- by Edwin ArnaudinThe Austin, Tex.-based singer-songwriter plays the Isis Music Hall lounge on March 6.Comedian Hari Kondabolu on race, politics and educated audiences
- by Alli Marshall“It feels like a home game," Kondabolu says of performing in Asheville. "I have a bunch of folks who I don’t have to explain as much to and who are…Smart Bets: Will Johnson
- by Edwin ArnaudinThe Austin, Tex.-based singer-songwriter will perform new material and discuss his artistic process with Wiley Cash at UNC Asheville on March 5.Jane Kramer launches her new album at Ambrose West
- by Kim RuehlThough Kramer looks forward to performing the album in its entirety, she’s also quick to point out that it is an intensely personal collection inspired in part by one of…Local students exhibit their work at Pink Dog Creative
- by Thomas CalderOn Friday, March 1, Youth Arts Empowerment will share their collective works at the Pink Dog Creative Gallery. The show, titled On the Cusp, runs through Sunday, March 31.Smart Bets: William Tyler
- by Edwin ArnaudinThe instrumental guitarist shares songs from his new album at The Mothlight on March 3.Smart Bets: PechaKucha Night
- by Edwin ArnaudinThe quarterly presentations of 20 images projected for 20 seconds takes place March 1 at The Grove House.Album review: ‘Dusk’ by Lavender Blue
- by Bill KoppAt right around 30 minutes, Dusk certainly isn’t an epic-length recording. But the eight songs on Lavender Blue’s debut album provide a good overview of the varied yet cohesive musical…
food
CBD foods, drinks are booming, but will state regulators break up the party?
- by Shawndra RussellLocal businesses are offering a huge variety of CBD-infused and hemp-based food and drink products. But a recent move by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may make…Small bites: New twists at Twisted Laurel
- by Thomas CalderTwisted Laurel announces a series of new menu items and events. Also: Tex-Mex menu comes to Buxton Hall; New brunch menu at Butcher Bar West; Hopey & Company to close…Biere de Femme Festival celebrates women in N.C. beer
- by Tony KissThe third yearly celebration of the state's female brewing industry workers makes its Asheville debut March 2 at Highland Brewing Co.
living
Organic Growers School Spring Conference moves to Mars Hill University
- by Sarah Marshall MarcusThe Organic Growers School Spring Conference brings its roster of workshops, seed exchange, children's programming and more to a new venue.
movies-reviews
Screen scene: Local film news
- by Edwin ArnaudinThe CatVideoFest slinks to Grail Moviehouse, Asheville native Selena Lauterer shares her series of short films about Boone and more.
news
Asheville Archives: Residents debate liquor sales, 1939
- by Thomas CalderIn 1939, Buncombe County residents participated in a special election concerning the legalization of liquor sales. Debate leading up to the vote was fiery and contentious.Lynne Forrest brings The Reality Formula to Asheville
- by Kim DinanAuthor Lynne Forrest will present a three-hour workshop Sunday, March 10, at Jubilee! Community in downtown Asheville. The goal, she explains, will be to help participants “get in touch with…News briefs: Airport adds routes, residential building permit application now online
- by Virginia DaffronThe local hospitality industry got together for a look back at 2018 and forecast of industry conditions for 2019 on Feb. 22. Buncombe County announced it has named Diana Sierra…Campbell settles in, charts new course for city
- by Brooke RandleSince beginning her new job as Asheville’s city manager in December, Debra Campbell — the first woman and person of color to permanently occupy the position — has inspired appreciation,…Office of Equity & Inclusion fills out staff
- by Daniel WaltonAs of late January, Equity and Inclusion Manager Kimberlee Archie’s office is fully staffed. Its four employees are together charged with advancing equity, which the city defines as “just and…County approves A-B Tech funding plan in split vote
- by David FloydCommissioners voted 4-3 to approve a plan that dedicates $3.13 million in Article 46 tax revenues in fiscal year 2020 for capital expenses at the college. The money would keep…
opinion
Letter: Be considerate and wear a pair of sandals in public
- by Letters"[I]t is pretty clear that engaging in the practice of wearing shoes likely limits the spread of certain diseases and fungal infections to others."Letter: Small actions can make large impact on water pollution
- by Letters"When pollution gets in our rivers, it can have a bigger impact than you may think."Letter: How can all voices be heard on important issues?
- by Letters"Rather than being frustrated at seemingly low public buy-in, how can we accommodate the disparity between those who are immediately able to participate in politics and those who are not?"A physician’s dilemma: Finding the middle path in the abortion debate
- by Xpress Contributor"The 'little man' from Assisi found a way that did not provoke anger, hostility and division. Can we? Blessed are the peacemakers. Is there a place where anger and compassion…Saint Restraint
- by MoltonASHEVILLE, N.C.Road Warrior
- by Brent BrownASHEVILLE, N.C.