
The art of activism: UNCA’s Art Fest focuses on social change
- Volume 23
- / Issue 37
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Cover Photography Credit:
Clarissa Sligh, “Self-Portrait as Red-Crown Crane, 2007”
This year, UNCA’S Arts Fest is centered on the theme “Arts for Social Change” and features activist artists Clarissa Sligh, David LaMotte and David Hess.
arts
Traditional fiddler Finn Magill returns to his WNC roots for a concert
- by Bill KoppWhile Magill is open to many styles of music, something about choro immediately struck him. “When I was in West Africa, I'd be listening to polyrhythms and think, ‘What the…UNCA’s Arts Fest activates ‘Arts for Social Change’
- by Alli MarshallThis year’s Arts Fest features visual artist, writer and photographer Clarissa Sligh; singer-songwriter and peace activist David LaMotte; and found materials artist and lecturer David Hess. The three-day event includes…Figures in motion: Sahar Fakhoury’s latest collection comes to the Asheville Gallery of Art
- by Thomas CalderThroughout April, Fakhoury's latest collection, Imageries of Life, will be on display at the Asheville Gallery of Art. An opening reception will be held Friday, April 7, 5-8 p.mComedy ‘The Nerd’ comes to Asheville
- by Tony KissWhen Attic Salt founders Marci Bernstein and Jeff Catanese moved their company to Asheville from New York, officially relaunched in 2013, The Nerd was hot on their radar. “We tried…Smart bets: Southern Mystery Author Panel
- by Emily GlaserThe panel takes place at Malaprop's on Monday, April 10.Smart bets: Searra Jade
- by Emily GlaserSearra Jade plays The Mothlight on Thursday, April 6.Smart bets: The Little Red Riding Hood Show
- by Emily GlaserAsheville Creative Arts performs The Little Red Riding Hood Show at The Magnetic Theatre April 7-9.Smart bets: Birds of Chicago
- by Emily GlaserThough their record won't be released until the fall, the duo will play some of their new tunes at Isis Music Hall on Thursday, April 6.
food
The mighty acorn: Some believe the wild nut is WNC’s food of the future
- by Dana SchlangerLong overlooked as a source of nutrition, acorns are nutritious, plentiful and free for the taking.Asheville restaurants say they’re hamstrung by health inspections
- by Jonathan AmmonsIf you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, you know the drill. It’s the middle of the weekday lunch service, and the place is pretty busy. Just then, the bartender spots…Small bites: Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest returns with competitions, tastings and workshops
- by Thomas CalderCheese is king at the third annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest. Also, A pop-up comes to Gan Shan Station, food trucks rally at the Asheville Masonic Temple, free samples are…Carolina Beer Guy: Asheville Brewing mixes new beers, vintage comedies
- by Tony KissAsheville Brewing Co. celebrates National Humor Month with screenings of comedy classics and new beers made in honor of the films. The new brews were named through a customer contest.
living
Asheville leads the way in new role for pharmacists
- by Leslie BoydClinical pharmacy gained traction when the Asheville Project, an initiative that addressses chronic health problems in city employees, included pharmacists in medical teams. Now clinical pharmacists have a greater role…
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
- by Edwin ArnaudinWhite Horse screens a documentary about the My Daddy Taught Me That program, Arnold Wengrow debuts his book on Santo Loquasto and more.
news
Local businesses aim to make clothing more sustainable
- by Kari BarrowsIndustry studies show consumers are growing tired of fast, disposable fashion. In addition to a greater awareness of where clothes come from and the impact of their production, a new…Learning to save gives lower-income workers peace of mind
- by Dale NealHaving $1,000 in savings can help people ride out most financial emergencies, says Celeste Collins, executive director of OnTrack Financial Education. A pilot program run by the nonprofit helps people…The color of choice: Local charter schools offer options, with trade-offs
- by Able AllenAmid the continuing debate over school choice and whether North Carolina should even allow charter schools, people on both sides of the issue seem to agree that Buncombe County’s five…Blooming this month at Biltmore
- by Maggie CramerAfter the annual show of tulips at Biltmore fades, another floral exhibition bursts into bloom, this time with plants native to the Southeast. Biltmore's 15-acre Azalea Garden is the largest…Conscious party: Bowl-A-Thon West
- by Kat McReynoldsCarolina Abortion Fund aims to rase $100,000 across the state through Bowl-A-Thon events in various towns. The Asheville iteration takes place at Sky Lanes on Sunday, April 9.
opinion
Letter writer: Book offers appreciation of interstate landscapes
- by Letters"The initial inspiration for the book was observations made while driving along most of I-81 with my family many years ago and thinking that there was much to see along…Letter writer: Stop littering roads with signs
- by Letters'Please, I beg you, stop littering our roads with signs. What must visitors to our beautiful city think when they see all those ugly signs?'Letter writer: Divest from pipeline madness
- by Letters"Let your thoughts be known if you would rather our state resources be used to protect our precious water supply and promote clean energy instead of supporting destructive pipelines that…Letter writer: Speak up for affordable health care for all
- by Letters"Local groups are inviting our congressmen to open meetings: Our Revolution and Indivisible are sponsoring a “Medicare for All” Town Hall for Meadows’ 11th District constituents on the courthouse lawn…Sharing isn’t caring
- by MoltonAshevilleSparking a revolution with plug-in electric vehicles
- by Xpress Contributor'Whether they’re pure battery electrics like the Nissan Leaf or plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt, [plug-in electric vehicles] offer WNC many benefits. But first we need to drain a…Design by committee
- by Brent BrownAsheville