Up in flames: 20 years after the Thomas Wolfe Memorial fire
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial
July marks the 20-year anniversary of the unsolved arson that nearly destroyed one of Asheville’s historic landmarks. Xpress takes a look back at the 1998 fire at the Old Kentucky Home and the communal efforts to bring the Thomas Wolfe Memorial back to life.
arts
David Joe Miller relaunches an open mic night at Habitat
Since moving to Asheville, Miller has been producing storytelling events and open mic nights focused on the spoken word, which he defines as storytelling, poetry, monologues, comedy, and any other…Black Milk and his band Nat Turner play The Mothlight
The rapper/producer discusses the appeals of performing with a band and shares his thoughts on Detroit's current hip-hop scene.Smart Bets: Suzanne Joy Teune
The opening event for the Asheville painter's solo show, "Love Letter to Appalachia," takes place August 4 at the Stand Gallery.Visiting Artist Program takes a new approach to public work
Three finalists were recently selected, including Jefferson Pinder; the team of Monique Luck, Flavia Lovatelli and Francisco Gonzalez; and the team of Amir Shakir and Ivette Cabrera.Smart Bets: Ben Phan
Backed by Phan’s band The Soul Symphony, the Asheville musicians play a collaborative show July 28 at The Grey Eagle.Smart Bets: Michael Franti & Spearhead
The eclectic pop rockers play Salvage Station on July 27.Smart Bets: Jahman Brahman
The local “shred ‘n’ flow” ensemble plays Asheville Music Hall on July 27.EP review: ‘Horseflesh’ by Poet Radio
Poet Radio has a show at Fleetwoods in West Asheville on Friday, July 20 — its last local appearance before a run of live dates up north and in the…
food
Carolina Beer Guy: The art of selling craft beverages
Local brewery and cidery sales reps discuss the ins and outs of their jobs.Intuition and tradition: Asheville chefs take varied approaches to cooking with eggplant
The enigmatic nightshade vegetable is a summer favorite for local chefs and farmers.Small bites: Tupelo Honey 2.0
Tupelo Honey is set to roll out its new downtown expansion. Also: WNC Battle of the Burger returns; Foraging Dinner series continues at Nightbell; AVLCakeLady and The Ettison Group present:…
living
WNC seed companies work with local growers
Local farmers find another revenue stream in cultivating plants for seed.Conscious Party: Brews for Babies
The first fundraising and outreach event for Western North Carolina's nonprofit diaper bank takes place July 29 at Wedge at Foundation.
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Gus Cutty and the Grail join forces for a hip-hop film series, Upstairs Art Gallery and the Tryon Theatre present a documentary on artist David Hockney and more.
news
Asheville Archives: The formation of the Asheville Fire Department, 1882
Prior to the formation of the Asheville Fire Department in 1882, residents and business owners had only themselves and their neighbors to rely on.Bringing It Home 2018 aims to inspire future entrepreneurs
Aja Cobbs feels fortunate to have her father as a role model. “My father owns his own business; I have a role model to inspire me to be an entrepreneur,”…Yancey County adult day care illuminates concerns for aging population
Family members who depend on Heritage Adult Day Retreat in Burnsville to provide a safe, stimulating daytime environment for loved ones with disabilities and dementia face a potential interruption or…Local business news in brief from our July 25, 2018 issue
Gaia Herbs announced a 140,000-square-foot expansion in Mills River, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce launched a regional analysis to study workforce and employment challenges in Buncombe and nine other…RiverLink transforms junkyard into park through phytoremediation
Located on Amboy Road between Carrier Park and the French Broad River Park, the new Karen Cragnolin Park — named for RiverLink founder Karen Cragnolin — will connect the parkway…Remembering the fire that nearly destroyed the Old Kentucky Home
July marks the 20-year anniversary of the unsolved arson that nearly destroyed one of Asheville’s historic landmarks.Commission recommends approval of Maxwell Street STRs
On July 19, the Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request against the recommendation of city staff that would allow two properties on Maxwell Street to serve as…County to get $2M settlement from insurance company used by Greene
Buncombe County is one step closer to recouping the money it claims was misappropriated by former County Manager Wanda Greene and her son, Michael Greene, who served as a county…
opinion
Letter: David Wilson Brown is a true progressive
"He is sincere and dedicated to decency, fairness, honesty and to representing common people."Letter: Be aware of tourism’s links to gentrification
"Most urgently, gentrification is creating a demand for buildable lots and houses within the city limits that is invading our historic African-American neighborhoods and displacing lifelong residents who have been…Solving Asheville’s affordable housing crunch: The Gospel According to Jerry
"When local workers can’t find housing they can afford and our less fortunate population — including families with children — is one rent check away from living on the street,…Letter: Visitors, Asheville welcomes (and depends on) you
"When you visit a honey-tasting shop, local record store or family farm, know that your support helps us to thrive and live our passions here in Asheville."Money hunt
ASHEVILLE, NCXpress embarks on 25th year of covering WNC
With the edition of July 25, Mountain Xpress enter its 25th year of covering the news, arts and culture of Western North Carolina.Terms of enrichment
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