Beyond medicine: Living the healthy life (Wellness Issue, Part 2)
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Part two of Xpress’ special Wellness supplement explores how lifestyle choices — smoking, drinking, diet and exercise — have a major impact on health. Plus, how do optimism and hope affect treatment outcomes?
arts
The history of one of Asheville’s oldest pipe organs
What is likely the oldest working pipe organ in Asheville has remained in its sanctuary for nearly a century. The Felgemaker was the main source of music at Mount Zion…Local roots and varied influences built one artist’s career
Living where he did, gospel was not the only genre Randy Weston was immersed in. “We were around country music, bluegrass, all that,” he explains. “That’s what we grew up…Smart bets: Midnight Snack
Indigo De Souza opens and Darion Bradley’s MachineSpeaks performs the afterparty for the show, which begins at The Mothlight on Saturday, Feb. 4.Parquet Courts rock well at The Grey Eagle
Guitarist/vocalist/visual artist Andrew Savage discusses his Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package.Asheville’s André Cholmondeley: tour manager and guitar tech to the stars
Cholmondeley relocated to Asheville more than a decade ago, and he plays shows as a solo act, and is guitarist in Wham Bam Bowie Band. But he spends a good…Smart bets: The Steel Woods
The Steel Woods open the show at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 3.Asheville Art Talk: Severn Eaton rides the escalator at Trump Tower
Local artist Severn Eaton recently took his art project "White Shame," to New York. The original plan was to photograph himself on the streets. His plans changed when he passed…Smart bets: Devin Jones and DeWayne Barton
The show takes place at Firestorm Books & Coffee on Friday, Feb. 3.Smart bets: Money and How to Make It!
Performances take place at The Magnetic Theatre Thursdays through Saturdays, Feb. 2 to 25.
food
Warming up to winter veggies: Cooking with Asheville’s cold-weather harvests
Whether roasted, mashed, blended in soups, pickled or sautéed, Western North Carolina's cold-season vegetables can make winter meals a bit brighter.Carolina Beer Guy: Whistle Hop Brewing Co. makes a name in Fairview
The new brewery with its railroad caboose taproom is a family-owned operation.Small bites: Sand Hill Kitchen opens for breakfast and lunch
Sand Hill Kitchen is a new shop offering homemade biscuits, pastries and more. Also: A winter pop-up comes to Knife & Fork, Recession Proof Mixology is happening at Sovereign Remedies…
living
Moderate alcohol consumption has proven health benefits
Although excessive alcohol consumption can cause myriad health problems, moderate consumption of alcohol can actually improve health, according to a variety of studies.Nicotine addiction remains a danger to WNC as popularity of e-cigarettes grows
Young people are replacing traditional cigarettes with e-cigarettes at an alarming rate, but both habits are hard to break, say local addiction specialists.Asheville fitness experts say exercise builds optimal health
Exercise is a major lifestyle factor in preventing disease and improving health. Fitness experts recommend 120-150 minutes per week but urge beginners to start slowly.Asheville experts discuss health benefits of plant-based diets
Local nutritionists and a longtime vegan talk about the pros and cons of a diet free of animal products.Asheville-area clinics instill hope and optimism
Optimism is more than magical thinking that an illness or medical condition will simply go away. A healthy dose of hope, conveyed by the doctor, can help start the healing…
news
Parking rates likely to go up on street, in city garages
Street and garage parking rates could rise downtown starting April 1 if City Council approves a proposal to increase its hourly charges by 25 cents.Hooper gives overview of 2016 crime, police department activities
Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper presented a review of the department’s activities during 2016 at City Council's Jan. 24 meeting. Aggravated assault and gun crime rose sharply from 2015, while…Conscious party: Polar Plunge
After diving into Lake Junaluska, Polar Plunge participants (and spectators) can enjoy a chili lunch and several bonfires. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4, will…
opinion
Letter writer: Enforcing the bathroom law
"As a male-to-female transgender, I am eagerly awaiting the day when some officious toady denies me the use of a ladies' room, at which point I shall say, 'While you…Letter writer: Not actually a Trump supporter
"Neither do I support bombing cities relative to not bombing cities, but Trump makes bombing inevitable, as would Clinton, and some cities are worse than others, such as Biltmore Forest."Letter writer: Women’s marches lacked mature focus
"While marching ladies attempt to inspire with profanity-laced signage and knitted pink vagina headgear, more mature men and women are focusing on building a future that finds our nation fed,…Dangerous slopes
AshevilleLetter writer: A mecca for poor excuses
"I hope it is obvious that giving this type of venom is directly advocating violence toward a group of people and that you will never be a part of disseminating…Letter writer: Augustine Project also helps young readers
"As an Augustine tutor, I believe, that were Read to Succeed and Augustine Project to collaborate with one another they would be able to better serve the children/families in our…Letter writer: Turning trash into cash
"Do we not see this trash and how it impacts everyone’s quality of life or do we just not care? Let's begin to see the trash, and then ask for…Roadside manner
AshevilleLetter writer: Getting out of our mind-ghettos
"I think that often people from both ends of the spectrum can tend to live in a mind-ghetto where they only see and hear opinions and viewpoints like theirs, since…North Carolina should recognize benefit corporations
"Virginia recognized benefit corporations in 2011, and South Carolina followed suit in 2012. Tennessee got in on the act last year. Evidently our elected mandarins in Raleigh have had their…
