
Pulling strings: Kibwe Marionettes make their debut
- Volume 23
- / Issue 45
Cover Design Credit:
Norn Cutson
Cover Photography Credit:
Michael-Jamar Jean Francois
Abstract painter Devin Lancaster teamed with two other local artists to create Kibwe, a multimedia puppet show complete with its own soundtrack.
arts
Rural artist studios are open to visitors during the spring TRAC tour
- by Steph GuinanThe country roads cut through the mountains, winding along the rivers and next to farmers’ fields. This is the landscape of Mitchell and Yancey Counties, where the 84 artists participating…Smart bets: Summer music bash
- by Emily GlaserThe summer music bash, which will also include an all-day barbecue, takes place on Sunday, June 4 at Ben's Tune-Up.Peace Garden partners with local theater for a community rejuvenation project
- by Timothy BurkhardtOn Saturday, June 3, Hood Huggers will celebrate a new partnership with Voices United (a youth theater program that teaches young people to write, produce and perform in their own…Local author weaves family history into literary debut
- by Thomas CalderOn Saturday, June 3, Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe will host the official book launch of Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt debut work of creative nonfiction, "A Tangled Tree: My Father's Path to Immortality."Smart bets: Buncombe Turnpike
- by Emily GlaserThe band holds an album release show at Highland Brewing Co.’s meadow on Saturday, June 3.‘Kibwe’ convenes marionettes, myth, music and visual art
- by Alli Marshall“Kibwe is a Swahili word for ‘blessed,’” says Devin Lancaster. He chose it because, regardless of what we go through, whether positive or negative, the opportunity for the experience is…Smart bets: Mark Flowers
- by Emily GlaserFlowers’ exhibit, 'Signs of Life,' opens with an artist reception on Friday, June 2, at at Pink Dog Creative.Smart bets: Margaret Curtis
- by Emily GlaserCurtis will host an opening reception for her solo show 'Collide-O-Scopic/Conflate-O-Matic' on Friday, June 2, at The Satellite Gallery.Theater review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ at HART
- by Jeff MesserThere have been great film adaptations that linger in the minds of viewers — Simon Levy's script is cinematic itself, giving us rapid scene changes and sometimes shifting location for…
food
Carolina Beer Guy: Budweiser of Asheville is big on local craft brands
- by Tony KissLocally owned and operated for 32 years, the distributor gets numerous Asheville area breweries' products into stores, taprooms and restaurants throughout Western North Carolina.Improving with age: Looking Glass Creamery expands to Polk County dairy farm
- by Jonathan AmmonsThe family-owned Fairview creamery looks to grow its business by helping preserve a second-generation working dairy farm in Columbus.Small bites: Vegging out for a cause
- by Thomas CalderBounty & Soul's VegOut fundraiser returns for its second year. Also, Native Kitchen and Social Pub holds a fundraiser for the Autism Society of North Carolina, Backyard BBQ Competition takes…
living
Gender bias impacts medical care, say local and national experts
- by Jonathan Jay EsslingerAccording to a host of experts in Asheville and around the nation, female patients are likely to experience more dismissals of symptoms and receive less medical knowledge about their diseases…Growing smart: Mother Earth Produce expands into West Asheville sustainable business hub
- by Tiffany NarronWith its recent move to an unusual shared business space off Pisgah View Road, the local-foods delivery service has plans to broaden its reach.Conscious Party: Golden Garden Party
- by Molly HorakWHAT: An outdoor party to benefit the Food for People program WHEN: Sunday, June 4, 2-6 p.m. WHERE: 21 Clearwater Creek Road, Leicester WHY: For the last decade, local artists…
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
- by Edwin ArnaudinThe Grail's Silent Sundays series highlights comedy shorts, FierceFlix holds a pair of fundraisers and more.
news
Local food resilience programs plan for future disasters
- by Molly HorakA coalition of local food activists, resilience planners and city of Asheville staffers are asking a hard question: In the event of a major disaster that disrupts the food supply…Climate change, aging infrastructure and rapid development fuel Asheville stormwater woes
- by Virginia DaffronA changing climate, aging infrastructure and rapid rates of development are contributing to a rising tide of stormwater problems in Asheville. But responsibility for stormwater infrastructure often rests with private…Asheville’s secret gardens
- by Maggie CramerThe Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers offer up a chance to visit six private gardens via their biennial tour, the Hidden Gardens of Asheville. And the selection of secret…Greenway boosters look to other cities for ideas and inspiration
- by Laurie CrosswellAt a May 19 workshop, the greenway advocacy organization Friends of Connect Buncombe hosted a national expert, along with several local bright lights, to discuss strategies for supercharging greenway development.
opinion
Letter: Bridging pre-existing conditions
- by Letters"My pre-existing condition is the infinite distance between people, between my brain and my will, between my animal and my spiritual."Letter: How to become your own health care advocate
- by Letters"I strongly encourage you to become knowledgeable about your health so that you are in a position to participate in the decision-making process. Knowledge allows one to self-advocate."Letter: Consider Haiti nonprofit opened eyes to needs beyond Asheville
- by Letters"In the mountain villages where we hold pediatric clinics, we are the only health care these children receive each year. There is no hospital or doctor’s office; there is no…The strong arm of the law
- by MoltonMagical fireflies of the Southern Appalachians
- by Tal Galton"Let their mysterious glow enchant you. And as you enjoy the spectacle, learn to think like a firefly: Imagine that every artificial light interferes with your ability to serenade a…