When poet Vievee Francis talks about writing poetry, the word most often on her lips is compulsive. It’s a word usually reserved for flying the red flags of pop psychology and other assorted misbehaviors. Yet she weaves a spell, transforming the word into an utterly marvelous terrain. In her world, compulsion might be a mysterious … Read More
Wheeler Munroe: A Jane of All Trades
Wheeler Munroe starts the day off with some light sanding, then moves steadily into the disassembly of an old chair—separating its parts one at a time with the care and consideration of a surgeon working on a very delicate organ. Measured and ginger, she suddenly slams into a join with her anvil—thwack! She knows when … Read More
The Honeycutters Stay Sharp
In listening to The Honeycutters’ songs such as “Penny,” “Better Woman,” or “On My Mind,” the term “country music” immediately comes to mind. Problem is, it’s difficult to know what qualifies as country these days. “I’m comfortable with the label of country,” says Amanda Anne Platt, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for The … Read More
Asheville Supports Our Voice with Walk a Mile
The fourth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event saw a lot of men gathered to wear high heels—some really high heels—and walk (or run) a mile up and down the hills of downtown Asheville to raise money and awareness for victims of sexual violence. The event is a product of Our Voice, the … Read More
Anam Cara Theatre Provides Inspirational and Thought-Provoking Offerings
As this is being written, dreams come true on the other side of our country. Actors, directors, and film crews are celebrated with one of the most recognizable honors in American culture—the Academy Awards. For most of the country’s actors, days aren’t full of jet setting, walking down red carpets, and rubbing elbows with the … Read More