Room to rock: Local bands search for places to practice
- Volume 24
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Cover Design Credit:
Norn Cutson
Cover Photography Credit:
Cindy Kunst
Local bands have long been frustrated by a lack of affordable practice spaces. As Asheville’s music scene grows, some entrepreneurs are working to address that need.
arts
Local musicians struggle to find affordable practice spaces
Unlike most U.S. cities with music scenes, Asheville doesn't offer lockout spaces or practice facilities for local or touring artists. When a storage unit facility asked local bands to leave,…Smart Bets: Chronixx
The reggae artist plays a headlining show at Salvage Station on Monday, Sept. 18.Following tours of Asia and Africa, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra plays a hometown show
After being selected as a cultural ambassador by the U.S. State Department, Jonathan Scales toured Asia and Africa, where he performed for a wide range of audiences and learned important…22 London will host an exhibition of Latin American art
Randy Shull and his partner/“co-conspirator” Hedy Fischer will open ¡Viva! on Saturday, Sept. 16 — aka Mexican Independence Day. The exhibition features more than a dozen contemporary Latin American artists.Smart Bets: Asheville Film Festival
The resurrected film festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at A-B Tech Community College.‘Better Strangers’ premieres at The Magnetic Theatre
“There’s a lot to be learned from looking back on your life and trying to figure out certain things around your own personal motivations in an intense situation, and if…Smart Bets: Art in Autumn
The fine arts and craft show takes place in downtown Weaverville on Saturday, Sept. 16.Theater review: ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]’
It’s no wonder that The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised] is such a popular play in the Asheville area. It’s an automatic crowd-pleasing comedy.Smart Bets: Sharyn McCrumb
The Virginia author will discuss her latest novel at Malaprop’s on Thursday, Sept. 14, and discuss the life and legacy of Zebulon B. Vance at UNCA on Friday, Sept. 15.
food
Fire it up: Outdoor grilling law opens up new options for Asheville restaurateurs
State legislation passed at the end of May offers an affordable way for eateries to expand their menus and draw more customers.Beer Scout: White Labs Kitchen and Tap to open in October
The new Charlotte Street yeast-production and testing facility will open a fermentation-focused restaurant and taproom this fall.Small bites: Pedal to Plate cycles back through Madison County
Root Bottom Farm will host its second Pedal to Plate event on Sunday, Sept. 17. Also this week: Coffee for Champions campaign returns, North Asheville Food Truck Festival comes to…
living
Challenge aims to improve fitness, combat social isolation in older adults
A “health-meets-social” approach to aging rolls out this month at the YMCA of Western North Carolina, in collaboration with AARP. The partnership has created a three-month program, dubbed Disrupt Aging Community Health Challenge,…Community Garden Network celebrates with tour, dinner
The Asheville Buncombe Community Garden Network will hold its first fundraiser, a garden tour and celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Tour-goers will have the opportunity to visit four unique community…
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
A Great American Tapestry has its first screening in over two months, The Joseph Initiative's film students share their documentary feature and more.
news
Asheville Archives: The Asheville Club moves to Haywood Street, 1901
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1901, The Asheville Citizen offered readers a detailed description of the Asheville Club's new headquarters built on the corner of Haywood and Government [now College] streets.Raising questions: Past pay increases present puzzles
As questions swirl around an ongoing FBI probe into former Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene, some top officials are scrutinizing the results of a directive they say was meant to…City passes two hotel projects under new policy
In the seven months since the city of Asheville altered its regulations to give City Council more oversight over large building and hotel projects, Council has approved two proposed hotels.…Beacon site in Swannanoa subject of public comment period
The contaminated former site of the Beacon Manufacturing Co. in Swannanoa has stood vacant since a massive fire destroyed the plant in 2003. The property's owners are asking state regulators…A mystery in-deed: Who owns Pack Square?
Pack Square lies at the center of Asheville's sense of itself as a city, but recent attention to the area — and the monuments to Confederate figures located there —…Green building organization announces new name
The Green Built Alliance — the organization previously known as the Western North Carolina Green Building Council — will roll out a new name and logo at its annual member…Conscious Party: Bikes For Life
The Bikes For Life bike collection takes place 10-1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, in the parking lot at The Free Clinics.
opinion
Letter: Give artists their due
"I'm truly honored that you thought it was a great addition to the article; however, next time if you post an artist’s work, I think you should acknowledge them so…Letter: Economic theory and Asheville
"Trickle-down economics does not work. Look no further than Asheville."Letter: Bothwell ‘walks his talk’
"He has tirelessly displayed the courage of his convictions advocating for affordable housing, a living wage, social and economic justice, better public transportation, more public parks and green spaces, and…Letter: McHenry is wrong about single-payer health care
"Just imagine — some $17 trillion in savings, and health care for everyone!"Take heed, Asheville: The dangers of unwanted change
"Perhaps the greatest danger of unwanted change comes from within the city itself, from apathetic and cynical millennials, hippies, anarchists, witches, crystal-worshippers and other folks who simply have given up…Flight of fantasy
Asheville, N.C.Letter: Remembering Chuck Marsh, permaculture pioneer and innovative spirit
"A unique individual for his time and place, Chuck Marsh was committed broadly to environmental education, bigger-picture thinking and a deep love for people and the future of the world."Esprit de core
Asheville, N.C.Letter: This Labor Day, support a raise for NC workers
"North Carolina continues to use the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, or an annual income of $15,080 for a full-time worker — $1,000 below the federal poverty level.…
