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DJ Spooky Talks “Green” with James Hanusa

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Paul Miller (DJ Spooky / That Subliminal Kid) is the leading voice for global ecology and sustainable urban design. A graduate from Bowdoin College with degrees in French literature and philosophy, Paul interest in music, art, culture and earth systems science came together when he spent time at Dartmouth as a research fellow through the Dickey Center for International Understanding, and he teamed up with the Hopkins Center to create a show called Terra Nova: Sinfonia Antarctica.

His Terra Nova tour inspired tens of thousands of students across the country. Paul integrated electronic music, photography, live classical musicians and a narrative that painted a clear and disturbing portrait Antarctica’s rapid transition.
We caught-up with Miller this 2012 Earth Day Weekend at NYC Green Festival and explored the future of green cities and how art and music can shape sustainability.

by Anthony Abraira | Posted on: May 6th, 2012
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Hospitality Suite Opens Tonight at 35Below.

Tonight, Hospitality Suite opens at the 35Below theater (behind the Asheville Community Theatre). The controversy surrounding the play, brings the issue of evolving spirituality and religious desegregation. That might sound like a lot of hot air, but the characters of [...]

by Anthony Abraira | Posted on: April 5th, 2012
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Royal Peasantry’s Fashion Concept in Asheville

Walking into Royal Peasantry’s Asheville store is a sensual experience – if not supernatural. This magical boutique resembles a fantastic hybrid of costume shop, Victorian haberdashery, elven temple and Amazonian arms room. Every guest is greeted warmly and pampered upon [...]

by Joseph Malki | Posted on: December 5th, 2011
Interviewing Cecil Bothwell running for US Congress

Cecil Bothwell: A Man for All Seasons

The importance of an open mind in public office is essential. It’s clear that the status quo has failed us and the type of politician that once flourished, has gotten us into this mess. So the question is: what type [...]

by Joseph Malki | Posted on: December 1st, 2011
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Roedelius Music Genius Inspires Collectivism

Hans-Joachim Roedelius has been at the front of experimental collaborative music since 1968. His appearance in Asheville, curated by visual artist Jason Scott Fur signaled a precursor to Brian Eno‘s arrival here at MoogFest. Eno and Roedelius have jammed together [...]

by Joseph Malki | Posted on: October 29th, 2011
Occupy Wall Street in Asheville

Occupy Asheville’s New National Anthem

230 years ago less than a hundred miles south east of Ashevile, about one thousand men – “without orders, formal military training, uniforms or provisions, and with no promise of pay”(1) – turned the tide of the American Revolutionary war [...]

by Joseph Malki | Posted on: October 17th, 2011
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Feast at Table Asheville

Prepping since early morning, James Beard nominee chefs Jacob Sessoms, Matthew Dawes and their guest Jonathan Lundy of Lexington Kentucky prepare for a night of cuisine decadence spread throughout five courses for the few that were able to gain a [...]

by Anthony Abraira | Posted on: October 15th, 2011
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Occupy XOAVL

Alright some of you may be wondering why XOAVL is taking the political slant. Taking sides and all that stuff that might morbidly distort the image of the magazine. Few people have been pulling me aside wondering if this is [...]

by Anthony Abraira | Posted on: October 9th, 2011
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We Are The 99

The job creators are enjoying the lowest tax burden as a percentage of their income since 1916 and they will get around to creating jobs just as soon as the uncertainty of taxes and regulations is resolved.

by Antonio Abraira | Posted on: October 7th, 2011
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Nauhaus: A Model For The Future Home

The design of the Nauhaus was developed through the collaboration of a team of engineering and design professionals; the goal being the construction of an ultra-energy efficient home that utilized natural and reclaimed local materials in its construction.

by Tim Callahan | Posted on: October 6th, 2011
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1% Owns 40% of the country. So What?

The job creators are enjoying the lowest tax burden as a percentage of their income since 1916 and they will get around to creating jobs just as soon as the uncertainty of taxes and regulations is resolved.

by Antonio Abraira | Posted on: October 4th, 2011
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Occupy “Wall Street” Asheville

Yesterday morning a group of over a hundred peaceful citizens lined either side of Asheville’s own Wall Street and shared societal critiques with one another sans the media. Well, XOAVL.com and a few renegade bloggers and tweeters where there. However, [...]

by Joseph Malki | Posted on: October 1st, 2011
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Samsart Founder Chris Sams Back in Asheville

A Parsons School of Design graduate, Christopher Sams began his professional career by co-creating, designing, & launching V Magazine. Christopher designed for Visionaire Magazine as well, lending his vision to the editions: “Woman” (sponsored by Olay), “The Game” (sponsored by [...]

by Anthony Abraira | Posted on: August 2nd, 2011
Green Building Directory Launch Party 2011

10th Edition of Green Building Directory Released

The Western North Carolina area has a thriving image when it comes to progressive thinking on sustainable home and commercial development terms. Asheville, in particular, is a city with its sights set on defining the new environmentally sensitive paradigm for [...]

by Anthony Abraira | Posted on: July 17th, 2011
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Bolder Breakfast Bowls at Tod’s Tasties

The day starts early for the unassuming little tan building with the red awning on the corner of Montford Avenue and Courtland Street. Only a little “OPEN” sign hangs to attract attention. Not that it needs it. Before the steady [...]

by Bruce Rainard | Posted on: July 12th, 2011