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July / August 2016

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July / August 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

stylish. sophisticated. sassy

Angie FlynnMcIver

Founder and President of Ignite CSP talks to Meg Hale Brunton about her love of the theatre.

GENERAL MANAGER/PUBLISHER Patricia Martin Betts IT/PRODUCTION MANAGER Jeff Ruminski CREATIVE EDITOR Debi Manfre

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8 Women of WNC

Captured by photographer Jennifer Mesk.

9 What’s In Your Toolbox?

Lauren Griffin, M.A., LPC

helps us with our life skills.

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Pool Time...Summertime A colorful array of swimwear and accessories.

22 Celebrating 10 Years!

Photos from Secrets Of A

Duchess anniversary party.

Dancing Through Cuba Zeki Maviyildix and the Blue Star Dancers first trip and dance competition in Cuba.

34 Concerning

Our Community

36 Betty’s Book Review

“Forests, Alligators,

Battlefields” is a great armchair travel experience.

10 Experiencing Altruism

Sharon Dole, Ph.D. shares her

Bloomers

B etty Sharpless tells us how we can extend the garden season.

13 My Two Years of Slothdom

S usan Reinhardt shares how she got back into fitness.

14 Wonderland Fashion Fantasy

Photographs by Max Ganly Photography.

16 In A Pickle?

Betty Sharpless writes about the benefits of canning.

5 Must Know Things Asheville Brain Training shares their solutions for your child’s learning challenges.

26 Summer Break Learning

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Fun educational activities to enjoy with your kids.

The Quest For Outstanding Local Wine

Andy Hale tours local wine country and shares a few of his favorites.

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Let’s Get Cooking Debi Manfre shares her favorite watermelon recipes.

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37 Meg’s Movie Review

“Hello My Name Is Doris”

receives 10 out of 10 stars.

38 Things to Do

CONTRIBUTORS Meg Hale Brunton Sharon Dole, Ph.D. Lauren Griffin, M.A., LPC Andy Hale Susan Reinhardt Betty Sharpless FASHION COORDINATOR Angela Ramsey PHOTOGRAPHERS Katy Cook Max Ganly Jennifer Mesk

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Pam Hensley Rick Jenkins Rose Lunsford Crystal Pressley CLASSIFIED SUPERVISOR Angela Frizzell SALES ASSISTANT Jayme Pressley

An expanded calendar of

CIRCULATION MANAGER Sam Howell

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eet David Broshar, an English M and History teacher at Carolina Day School.

CORRECTION: In our May/June issue on the Color Me Goodwill photo pages, we incorrectly credited the designer, Rachel Friel for the blue outfit. It should have been noted as the designer, Malou Cordery. It was also incorrectly noted that the model in the purple outfit was not Rachel Graham but instead Credella Credle and the blue outfit was Rachel Graham instead of Credella Credle.

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Photograph by Katy Cook • Cover model, Maria Aponte is wearing Lauren Ralph Lauren Maharaja Paisley Poolside tunic, Tommy Hilfiger® Savor Thong sandals and Nine West Packable Multi Super Floppy hat from Belk • Hair and makeup stylist: Chelsea Stocks from Carmen! Carmen! at Belk • Photo shoot location: Mountain View Apartments, Asheville • Cover design by Rachel Hoeft

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CREATIVE SERVICES Carrie Harder Rachel Hoeft Randy Whittington

PROOFING DIVA Karen Shepard

kidney transplant experience.

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CALENDAR EDITOR Carrie Harder

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from the publisher Summer is a time for fun, and cutting loose on vacation, at events and festivals, and even at work conferences. I recently attended the Association of Free Community Papers Annual Conference in San Diego, California. It’s a networking, idea exchange, educational, motivational, and industry awards event.

I’m proud to say Sophie Magazine and Iwanna paper won four, first place awards and two Honorable Mentions. Sophie Magazine won for most improved, and the entry included a copy of Sophie Magazine from a year ago, and a newly redesigned issue, very much like what we have today.

Sophie advertisers also won, including the December 2015 Mast General Store ad, and Marthaler Jewelers “Icing on the Steak” ad with Ruth’s Chris Steak House that published in our 2015 Spring/Summer issue of I Do! It feels awesome to be recognized by your peers and to have support from the local business community. We have also heard from our you, our readers, and from those talented individuals in our emerging fashion community who love what we are doing with Sophie.

I was invited to judge the Wonderland Fashion Show event at Highland Brewing for Eblin Charities. Great venue, music, pizza and of course incredible and entertaining fashion designs. Asheville’s second Fashion Week is the first week of August and is going to be a must see for local fashionistas, designers, models and hair and makeup artists.

All of us at Sophie Magazine hope you enjoy your summer, and have the opportunity to cut loose and experience something new, and create shared memories with those you love, cheers!

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PEOPLE

Angie Flynn-McIver Bringing The Drama to Asheville and Corporate America

By Meg Hale Brunton

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rowing up in Charlotte, NC, Angie Flynn-McIver never wanted to do anything other than theatre. She decided in middle school that, when she grew up, she would have her own theatre company. Her father was a professional musician, and both parents understood her love of the arts. So, it was no surprise when she got her degree with Honors in Theatre from Smith College.

She moved to New York City the day after she graduated.

Flynn-McIver’s first job in New York was as a Production Resident at Playwrights Horizons, a not-for-profit off-Broadway theater.

At Playwrights Horizons, she met Artistic Director Don Scardino, who gave Flynn-McIver her first real break in the theatre world by making her his assistant on his Broadway production of “Sacrilege”, starring Ellen Burstyn and Giancarlo Esposito.

In 1996, she became the Education Director for The National Shakespeare Company, the country’s oldest touring classical theatre company. Flynn-McIver credits this professional role, one she remained in for four years, with really giving her the experience of managing a company. “My plan was always to amass certain credentials and experience, then open my own theatre company,” she explains, adding that she intended to “hit the ground running, then figure things out from there.”

At the time, Flynn-McIver was also working as a freelance director. She met Charlie Flynn-McIver, who was an actor in the city, in 1998. They found that, not only were they an excellent romantic pairing, but they also both shared the same dream of running their own non-profit professional theatre company. Charlie had family in Asheville, NC and loved the area. So, after several visits (and taking into account performance spaces, academic programs, and local arts support), they decided that it was the perfect place to begin their dream. “We wanted to be in a place that didn’t already have what we wanted to bring,” Flynn-McIver says.

They moved to Black Mountain in the Fall of 2001 and opened the North Carolina Stage Company in its current downtown Asheville space eight months later, with Charlie as the Artistic Director and Angie as the Producing Director. Before leaving 6 | Sophie JULY / AUGUST 2016

New York, Charlie had filmed a national commercial for Wendy’s, a job that paid particularly well, so they were able to use the money from that to support themselves while they started the company. Their first production was “Shakespeare’s R & J”, a show that Angie had directed previously at the Vermont Stage Company in Burlington. In addition to the role of theater producers, she and Charlie also took on the role of parents. Their daughter, Nora, was born that June. “Sometimes it’s better to do things before you know better,” Flynn-McIver says about taking on so many dramatic life changes at once. While she looks back on it as positive experience now, at the time she admits that it was pretty overwhelming. They added a son, Cameron, to their family in 2005.

Having been open for fourteen years now, NC Stage has done over 50 productions.

With their latest show, “Brave New World”, a musical adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s classic novel, Angie says that NC Stage is making huge changes. “It is definitely a new chapter in terms of growth and what we’re able to do,” she says. When choosing which shows to produce, Flynn-McIver says it is a multi-layered process, factoring in variety, costs, popularity and resources. She insists on only doing shows with a compelling story, and that use language in an interesting and evocative way. “Our job is to pick plays that we think will speak to our audience,” she says. NC Stage’s goal with each production they do, she explains, is to create “the fullest, cleanest, clearest realization of a script.”

In 2007, Flynn-McIver was approached by a leadership development firm to create a workshop to coach non-theatre people in presentation skills. She designed a workshop and put together a small team of coaches to lead ten or twelve workshops a year for different businesses, clients, and corporate teams. While it started as only a side project for Flynn-McIver, over time her interest in adult education and organizational development led her to want to expand the company’s offerings to include more workshops and individual coaching. In 2014, FlynnMcIver got her coaching certificate and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development & Leadership from Fielding Graduate University. Charlie began taking over more of the managerial duties at NC Stage, so that she could focus more on her burgeoning company.

Originally, the company was named Executive Repertory, an allusion to the repertoire of skills used in theatre that are applicable to anyone who wants to be a better communicator. Flynn-McIver feels that being artistic isn’t just fun, it is practical because creative skills are highly transferrable to business situations. “There is nothing sadder to me than someone who says they don’t have a creative bone in their body.” she says.

In 2016, Flynn-McIver renamed the company Ignite CSP: Coaching, Speaking, Presenting; to reflect its broad client base and active approach. Developing and presenting these workshops has been her fulltime gig for the past four years. Flynn-

“There is nothing sadder to me than someone who says they don’t have a creative bone in their body.”

McIver says she loves helping people be more comfortable with themselves and how they communicate. “I’m hugely curious about people,” she says. “I love meeting people, hearing what they do, hearing their story.” Most of what she does, Flynn-McIver admits, is “finding your authenticity in different situations, using your intention to generate mindful communication to create a desired outcome.” She believes that anyone has the ability to speak well in front of an audience and that all people can get better with a little rehearsal. “Nobody is better off-the-cuff,” she laughs.

While Flynn-McIver admits to missing her time at NC Stage, and refers to the early days, working with her husband as “a sweet and golden time,” she loves her role at Ignite CSP. “I’m not bored with this yet,” she says, smiling. “I find so much joy in this!” She enjoys learning what’s new in the field, designing new ways to reach clients and helping them feel empowered to do more than they thought they could.

Founder and President of Ignite CSP, Flynn-McIver stays involved at NC Stage by remaining on their board and directing a show each season. She is also a member of the International Coach Federation and is currently writing a book on intentional communication with her friend and business partner Anne Thibault.

For more information on Ignite CSP, visit ignitecsp.com. For more on North Carolina Stage Company, go to ncstage.org.

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PEOPLE

Do you believe in love at first sight?

“I’ve never had it happen to me but the process of getting to know someone can be really romantic and fun.”

wnc WOMEN of

“ The one thing I’ve learned in life so far, is you owe everyone respect. If you do that, it will get you a really long way.”

Photographed by Jennifer Mesk, HumansOfAsheville.net

“Be the change you want to see happen in the world. I started accepting more personal responsibility for my dismay. For example, if I was upset that a developer was targeting green space, then it is my responsibility to get out there and protest. I can’t just sit there and tie myself into a knot. What ever small gesture I can do that’s my responsibility.”

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What do you feel is the greatest lesson you’ve learned so far?

“You’re greatest strength is you’re greatest weakness. If you’re really good at something and you let it go too far then it becomes your weakness if you let it overpower you and you don’t keep it in check.”

LIFE SKILLS

What’s in Your Toolbox?

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ave you ever noticed some people seem to have all the answers? They seem to move easily from one success to another. Their friendships and relationships seem to thrive. Their confidence seems to soar. What if you could learn the skills to accomplish these things, and more, in your life?

Each of us emerges into adulthood with a set of tools; a life skills toolbox. Some people, like “Della,” have a huge toolbox full of many fine tools, ready for any situation as they set out to build the life of their dreams. Della uses these tools to build a life of accomplishment and compassion in the world. To most people, it may seem as though her goals are achieved effortlessly. In reality, Della’s toolbox was not bestowed upon her through a fabulous upbringing or by her fairy godmother.

She earned and developed her tools one-by-one into the resource that supports her life today.

In her past, Della’s toolbox had only a few tools that worked in certain situations but didn’t work at all when she faced a new challenge or dif-

By Lauren Griffin, M.A., LPC

ficult situation. From the time we’re young and into adulthood, our tools are acquired continuously based on our circumstances and support.

We experience the world as a place to develop our tools and prepare us to succeed, prosper and grow. Della didn’t grow up in a situation that supported the development of her tools. If fact, it was an environment that took tools away leaving her vulnerable and stuck in her life.

Like Della, you may want to your add to your toolbox and expand your resources. Let’s take a look at just a few of the tools you may already have in your life skills toolbox: Communication Skills Confidence Personal Esteem & Insight Assertiveness Organization Motivation Emotion & Mood Resilience Behavior Self Management Self Talk

Self Care Anger Management Patience and Kindness It’s possible for anyone to develop all of these skills at any stage of life. You have the potential to make changes and live the life you’ve always dreamed of living. I’ve worked with many wonderful, smart people with some incredible life stories, like Della’s. Everyone follows their own path, doing the best they can can do with the tools they have available to them. Follow this space to learn more about how you can learn new skills to add to your own life skills toolbox.

Lauren Griffin, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Asheville.

Connect with her online at WNCcounseling.com or call for a complimentary phone consultation at (828) 782-3388.

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PEOPLE

Experiencing Altruism

By Sharon Dole, Ph.D.

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e have come to expect unmediately with a creatinine level of .8! pleasant news as the norm The event was newsworthy as it was the as we rarely hear stories of first altruistic kidney transplant percompassion, courage, beauty, and love. formed at AUMC (see greport.gru.edu/ My story is one of the latter, a story archives/17852). of compassion. A year ago, on July 8, My daughter was determined to “pay 2015, I was the recipient of a kidney it forward,” and once she was listed it from an altruistic donor, an event that didn’t take long to find a match. On Ausignificantly transformed my life. gust 19th she had surgery; the recipient At the recommendation of my neof her kidney was 35-year old David in phrologist, who estimated that I would Columbus, Ohio, who had been waiting have to go on dialysis within two years, for a kidney for five years.

I was evaluated at Augusta University After learning that I was going to reMedical Center (AUMC) in the fall of ceive a kidney from an altruistic donor, 2014 and found eligible for a kidney I had several questions. What prompts transplant. I had not yet experienced a person to be altruistic? Why did I get any symptoms of kidney failure but my matched so quickly when others have to creatinine level had begun rising after wait for years? There are approximately several years of stability. Creatinine lev102,000 individuals across the country els determine how the kidneys are func- Sharon with her kidney donor, Candy, two weeks after their surgeries. on the kidney transplant waiting list. tioning; as the number increases above Like David, many persons with kidney 1.2, it means that kidney functioning is decreasing. disease are on dialysis for several years while I I had not considered a transplant to be an option never had to go on dialysis. As a teacher educator, for me because of my age at 74 and had resigned I questioned whether compassion could be taught myself to the fact that, once I went on dialysis, I and, if so, how would one teach it? Research has would be on it for the rest of my life. It was only shown that children are naturally altruistic but it after my transplant that I learned that they are not becomes moderated by societal norms. In addition usually performed on persons older than 70. to academics, a good education should teach chilAround the time that my creatinine level began surgery first, that my donor would back out. dren how to become better human beings. to rise I was planning to remarry and wanted to Jennifer and I were not yet listed in the paired My transplant experience was an important lescall off my upcoming marriage, as I did not want match program when I received word that there son in acceptance and renewal. Candy has not only Vincent to be burdened with caring for me. Howwas a possible match with an altruistic donor. It given me a new life; she and my daughter have ever, he would not hear of it and told me that we may be more than a coincidence that the news taught me, by example, what it is to be altruistic. would face whatever the future had in store for us that it was a definite match came shortly after my Candy is an exemplar of education/social activtogether. I had been a widow for 12 years when I 94-year-old mother passed away. The date of the ist Parker Palmer’s belief that one cannot deliver met Vincent while teaching in Western Carolina surgery was scheduled for July 8th, two weeks in the classroom what one has not yet develUniversity’s teacher education program in Jamaica after I would return from teaching in Jamaica. oped. Jennifer’s donation started a chain that has and we clicked immediately. Despite our cultural The morning of the surgery my husband and resulted in 16 persons receiving kidneys and she differences, he being Jamaican/Canadian, we daughter were in pre-op with me and, while we has become a mentor to kidney donors. A majorshare many values, the most important of which were talking, we heard a voice from beyond the ity of organ donors are women (58%) and Candy is our passion for social justice. He has been a curtain that separated the carrels: “I think you’re and Jennifer were part of the 63% of women organ source of strength during my transplant and recovgetting my kidney.” Sure enough, it was my donors in 2015. ery experience. donor! Our nurses asked if we wanted to meet Altruism and compassion come out of the deepMy daughter, Jennifer, did not hesitate to volunand we both agreed. They drew back the curtain, est of human connections. In our world today, teer to donate one of her kidneys at the news of my my donor came over to my bed and we embraced. compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity. If we acceptance into the transplant program. Although I was correct in my earlier premonition that she show concern for others we will act to remedy the she is in excellent health, it was found that we would be a teacher. Not only is Candy a 3rd grade racism, discrimination, poverty, and injustice that were not compatible. Our decision to go into the teacher but, coincidentally, she teaches gifted exist in the world. My goal in writing this story paired match program that matches donors and students while I coordinate the gifted education is to illustrate the positive life-changing effects of recipients raised some concerns. We learned that program at Western Carolina University. Candy organ donation so that others will consider such it could take two years or more to find a match and I were in adjacent operating rooms and the compassionate acts. for me. An additional concern was, if the surgerdoctors literally took the kidney out of her body For more information on organ donation go to ies were not done concurrently and she had her and put it into mine where it started working imorgandonor.gov/home.html.

“The event was newsworthy as it was the first altruistic kidney transplant performed at AUMC.”

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HOME & GARDEN

GARDEN BLOOMERS

EXTENDING Written by Betty Sharpless

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re you sitting back looking at your succulent tomatoes and vibrant summer squash and thinking:“My work here is done.”?

Well no, your work is just beginning. Late summer is the perfect time for planning your fall and winter garden. We are blessed in Western North Carolina with a lovely extended gardening season. You just have to think ahead so that you have no lapse in exceptionally yummy homegrown veggies.

The current buzzword in culinary gardening buzzwords is: “Hyper Local”. In other words, the rest of the world is catching up to Asheville’s long heritage of a vegetable garden and a few hens for every backyard. While you might not be ready for hens, there is no excuse for not enjoying fresh greens almost all winter long. What could be more hyper local than walking out in your pajamas to pick greens from your porch to go into the breakfast omelet?

Depending on your situation, your winter garden might all be in big pots on your porch. Anything you can grow in the ground you can grow in a pot for the fall winter season. Snap peas just take a little more imagination and

strings! On my porch I transform my flowering pots to pots of greens around the end of August, taking out the most tender annuals first and sprinkling seeds in. I plant beets, chards and spinach in each pot. That way if one pot fails for whatever reason, there is always another. I keep my pots on wheels so I can move them closer to the brick house walls on extra cold nights. All of these will do just fine down to 30 degrees.

Even though I have front porch pots, I plant at least one raised bed that is 4’ x 8’ full of mixed greens as well. As you know a huge bowlful of greens cooks down to about a half cup of greens and many of my friends are very fond of Betty’s green soup come a cold winter night.* In the backyard bed, in addition to the greens above, I plant kale and mixed braising greens. They take up a little more space than a pot allows, but round out your eating options nicely.

My backyard beds are raised beds, with lumber sides. I use the inexpensive metal conduit holders to hold hoops of water piping over my beds. Then I can easily throw netting, old sheets or on really cold nights an old blanket over the tender plants. I try to avoid using plastic, because I often forget to vent the beds first thing in the morning and end up solar frying the poor greens. You can use anything to create hoops, even old hoola hoops.

A little planning now as you are closing down summer time gardens will enable you to have healthy greens all winter long. It will also give you bragging rights with all your friends that did not plan ahead. *You can find Betty’s “Green Soup” recipe at sophiemagazine.com/ healthy-living/no-fail-greensoup.

Betty Sharpless is a professional free lance gardener, quilter and writer who really took the story of “The Little Red Hen” to heart.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Susan Reinhardt

or the past two years I’d lower my head in shame upon seeing women gallivanting about town wearing their neon Nikes, snug Lycra capris and tank tops. Their choice of attire only meant one thing.

“I’m pumped with endorphins after my 10-mile run.” Or maybe, “Gosh, let me grab a carton of gluten-free vegan faux chicken before heading to my CrossFit class.”

My existence of late had matched that of a creeping sloth, a creature with four stomachs that takes up to a month to digest a single meal.

One day I’d had enough. As a former fitness instructor back in the ’80s, when Jane Fonda blew the lid off cardio and toning, her long limbs encased in leg warmers, I knew it was time I dropped from my tree limb and joined the ranks.

For many of us, that moment of, “Dang! I need to work out,” occurs in a horrifically lit dressing room mirror.

I swear whoever designs those, must want us to leave the cubicle shuffling the Walk of Shame.

I could see every bit of cellulite in those mirrors whilst stuffing my overflow into the type of old-lady swimwear that should have a warning label: “Try garment at your own risk of organ eruption.” We gals of a certain age know how tight those bodices can squeeze.

I once took a Facebook quiz about how I died in a former life. Here’s what it said, “Suffocated from a too-tight corset in April 1892.”

When one takes a hiatus from firing up their heart rates, it’s imperative to return to the world of working out slowly. Quite frankly, many of us skip the gym or yoga studios because of time and fear.

I’ve actually heard women say, “I’ll go back to the gym once I lose a bit of weight.” That’s like scrubbing toilets before the housekeeper comes.

The key here is tip-toeing back into fitness a step at a time. Rather, making the time. Yep, we’ve got hours on the clock for Facebooking or binge-watching Netflix, but don’t even allow half-an-hour for a bit of conditioning.

My good friend and local humanitarian Cynthia Watson suggested I meet trainer Hugh Hines and check out his revolutionary fitness program called MEDStrength. His logo had me at “Hello.” Actually, it said, “Minutes a Week: Strength for Life.” When I read the word “minutes,” I thought this sounded a bit too good to be true.

Watson goes twice a week for 15 minutes a session and often in her designer clothing. No gym bag needed. No sweating or showering.

Being the short-cutting sloth that I am, I signed up, quite skeptically at first. I mean how fit could a person become working out in less time that it takes to make spaghetti?

Ladies (and gents), nearly two months into this program and I’ve got legs that could crack crab claws. The other day I saw a fetal-size bicep rising from my pelican-pouch arms.

The program is perfect for me and others with busy lives, or those frustrated with countless hours of cardio/ weight training a week and seeing few results.

About halfway into a 12-month strength-training routine, I added yoga into my weekly regimen.

The two seem to complement each other well, both programs focusing on breathing and stress relief.

I’m not knocking running, high-impact exercise or any other programs – because most forms of exertion are better than inertia. But a person’s choice of fitness must be tailored to his or her needs. If not, we’ll simply choose Nestle Crunch over ab crunches.

I ran a poll on my Facebook page, asking people what is the greatest motivator in getting them to work out. Most of the answers were as follows.

1. Seeing themselves in the mirror naked.

2. Wanting to look good naked.

3. Wanting to feel their best and live longer.

4. Stress relief.

5. The delicious feelings of natural endorphins.

6. Clothes getting too tight.

7. Wanting to fit into their skinny jeans.

8. Reunions of any type.

9. Becoming much healthier 10. Keeping up with kids or grandkids.

With all that said, let’s get moving. Only a true sloth has an excuse for lollygagging.

Susan Reinhardt is the author of the hilarious and quirky novel “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle,” along with “Not Tonight Honey, Wait ‘Til I’m a Size 6,” “Don’t Sleep with a Bubba.” and “Dishing with the Kitchen Virgin.” susanreinhardt.com

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FASHION

CATERPILLAR Model: Nichole Martinez Designer: Rachel Ackerman Hair, MUA and body paint: Vanessa Sogan

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he main event at the 2nd Annual Pizza PanDemonium, an Alice in Wonderland inspired fashion show boasted over 20 models who walked the stage in stunning creations with professional hair and makeup styling. The designs represented a twist on the famous characters from Lewis Carroll’s iconic novel. Awards were given for the best overall and most creative designs by judges Evan Donovan, news anchor for WLOS; Brian Haynes, Asheville City Councilman; and Patricia Martin Betts, publisher of Sophie Magazine.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: MAX GANLY PHOTOGRAPHY

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QUEEN OF HEARTS Model: Victoria Springer Designer: Kayren McKnight Hair: Mary Emory MUA: Moira Asheland

BEST OVERALL DESIGN: u1st Place: P K Reynolds McKnight for The King and Queen of Hearts u2nd Place: Tricia Michelle Ellis for the Tea Party Group u3rd Place: Kristin Alexandra Tidwell for Victorian Era and Enchanted Garden MOST CREATIVE DESIGN: u1st Place: Rachel Ackerman for the Cheshire Cat and Caterpillar u2nd Place: P K Reynolds McKnight for the King and Queen of Hearts u3rd Place: Kati Foster for Alice and the White Rabbit

FASHION

QUEEN’S COURT Model: Lindsey Sarvis Designer: Anna Grace Hair: Wesley Bolden MUA: Anna Grace

TWEEDLE DEE (left) Model: Sarah Merrell Designer: Charles Josef Hair: Charlotte Murphy MUA: Moria Asheland

TWEEDLE DUM (right) Model: Whitney Diane Designer: Charles Josef Hair: Mary Emory MUA: Moria Asheland

KING OF HEARTS Model: Joey Lee Designer: Kayren McKnight Hair: Mary Emory MUA: Moira Asheland

MAD HATTER Model: Ryan Moore Designer: McKinney Gough MUA: Vanessa Sogan

ALICE Model: Ginger Wilde Designer: Kati Foster Hair: Brandelyn Chambers MUA: Amanda Rae

WHITE RABBIT Model: Masha Bachuk Designer: Kati Foster Ears: Maria Llabres Hair: Brandelyn Chambers MUA: Amanda Rae

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HOME & GARDEN

Written by Betty Sharpless

ow is the time to think ahead and squeeze every bit of summer garden goodness into a jar for a winter blues remedy. One of the easiest ways to do this is to pickle what you can’t eat or give away. There are so many ways to pickle or preserve that are easy and do not involve pressure canners being blown up by multi-tasking homemakers. (My mother blew up so many pressure cookers that to this day I would not even try one of the nofail safety-enhanced new fangled ones.)

The absolute easiest way to save summer in a jar is to make pesto. While we often think only of basil pesto, you can take any lovely herb, mix it with a grain or nut base and seasoning and infuse it with olive oil to preserve that taste for a dreary day in January. For basic pesto, I process garlic, basil, olive oil and pine nuts into a thick paste. Then I pack it into small canning jars (half or quarter pints) and top them with olive oil to seal out air. I screw on the lid tightly and place the jars in the freezer. The reason I do this is to only thaw a small amount at a time, giving you the freshest possible experience.

(I have tried the ice cube method and found it lacking as I am only cooking for one and oil doesn’t actually freeze solid.) You can also make pesto with parsley, lemon, garlic and almonds for a lighter spread that goes great with fish and seafood.

My second favorite way to save summer is to pickle! Our ancestors have been pickling food to preserve it since they stopped being nomads. The wonderful thing about pickling is that the end result can sit at room temperature for years without spoiling due to the high acidity and salt in the brine. All you need is a big kettle, clean canning jars and lids and too many cucumbers, zucchini, beets or any other firm garden produce. Recent studies have shown that pickled vegetables are very beneficial to gut and thus overall health, so by all means have pickles on the side.

My go to pickle recipe is Bread and Butter pickles. When I first started canning, a kind friend suggested adding thinly sliced carrots to make the end result even prettier. I’ve since taken that even farther by adding slices of red banana peppers and even a dried arboles pepper for flavor and looks. By creating your own pickles, you control the amount of spices and heat in the end result, you choose the vegetable base and you eliminate any artificial preservatives.

I cannot recommend the “Ball Canning Blue Book” highly enough for beginning canners.

Everyone should have it. Once you are past the beginning stage, there are so many fun books out there to peruse for ideas. One of my favorites is “Put ‘em Up” by Sherri Brooks Vinton. She addresses canning as well as drying, freezing and pickling. She also includes recipes and ideas for using your delicious results.

Visit sophiemagazine.com to find Betty’s Bread and Butter Pickles recipe.

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Most everyone looks forward to some rest and relaxation and finds a way, even if not far from home, to have a change of scenery and take a welcomed break as summer approaches.

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Celebrating 10 Years!

Judi Maisel, owner of Secrets Of A Duchess Salon and her staff recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a special party. Many of Judi’s friends and customers stopped by to congratulate her. Kat Williams and Tom Leiner provided the musical entertainment. Judi says that her business would not have been such a success if it wasn’t for her wonderful customers and her professional salon team. l, Roy Borden, LeBlanc, Ju di Maise ca ssi Je s, rt be Ro lka Regalado L-R: Juanita Lauren Griffin, & Mi , ley igh Ke e nn za Su

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Here at Asheville Brain Training, we are equipped with the leading, cutting edge, neurofeedback technology that is capable of giving your child a drug free, permanent solution to his or her symptoms related to ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, or learning challenges.

5 MUST KNOW THINGS if your child is struggling

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ADD/ADHD, Anxiety or Depression can be the core issue in certain Learning Challenges for Children.

In fact, depression in children looks very different than depression in adults. In children, depression often presents as irritability or anger, difficulty concentrating, being withdrawn, or changes in their sleep patterns. About half of all children with ADHD also have either anxiety, depression, OCD, anger control issues, tics or a learning disorder. The symptoms of this wide variety of conditions may look similar, so it is important to have a way other than symptom questionnaires to identify the root cause of the problem.

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According to the CDC, 14.4% of all children in NC are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. This means that North Carolina is one of the top 7 states with the highest ADD/ADHD pediatric populations. This is especially jarring considering a few facts. First, the annual healthcare cost per individual diagnosed with ADHD is estimated to be anywhere between $12,000 and $17,000.

Second, children with ADHD have been shown to interact less favorably with their peers. In fact, the Center for Disease Control has stated that “Parents report that children with a history of ADHD are almost 10 times more likely to have

difficulties that interfere with friendships”. Lastly, whether a child is diagnosed or not, a vast majority of children who suffer from ADD/ADHD continue to struggle with their disorder well into adulthood. The only difference is that, as adults, they develop coping mechanisms to minimize how greatly their challenges affect them.

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Studies Show that Children Diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD are More Likely to Abuse Drugs and Alcohol.

Whether it is a tactic for coping or a result of impulse behavior problems, unfortunately, ADHD is five to ten times more prevalent in adults suffering from alcohol and drug addiction than those who are not. Studies also show that children who are diagnosed with ADHD have a higher likelihood of using drugs and alcohol earlier in life. In fact, one particular study done on children around the age of 15 found that 40% of those who were diagnosed with ADHD began using alcohol. Comparatively, only 22% of those who were not diagnosed chose to partake. This higher rate of alcohol use at a younger age can be indicative of future substance abuse problems.

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The Long Term Side Effects of Medications for these Issues in Children are not yet known.

The United States, while only 5% of the world’s population, consumes 80% of all prescription medications. We as a society tend to use the pharmaceutical industry as a crutch, or a quick fix, and, while the alleviation of symptoms is helpful to an extent, medication is not a long term solution to the problem.

More often than not, it is accompanied by negative side effects.

In fact, there are only effects when it comes to medications, and the only difference between these effects being dubbed as helpful or harmful is marketing. “What does this have to do with my child?” you might be asking. Well, in North Carolina, 81% of children diagnosed with ADHD are using medication to manage their symptoms. This coupled with the fact that our kids are being diagnosed as early as 4 years of age is quite shocking. We do not yet know the toll these pharmaceuticals will take when used over an extended period of time by a developing brain. Medication has its place, but, when it comes to our children, would it not be wise to seek an alternative, natural solution to their struggles before falling back on a prescription that is only managing symptoms?

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There are Drugless, Non-Invasive solutions available for addressing the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Learning Challenges.

ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, and learning challenges each have their own signature brainwave pattern. Because of this, neurofeedback can be used to address the symptoms related to these conditions. The process begins with a scan of the entire brain, or a 19 point Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG). The QEEG can identify areas of the brain in an individual that could be working at a more optimum level. It also gives us the information needed so that we can train these areas of the brain in an individual specific manner. This way the brain can perform at a higher level and our children can function better in school and in life. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recognizing neurofeedback for working as well as any other treatment method, including medication. Dr Frank H. Duffy, a Professor and Pediatric Neurologist at Harvard Medical School, stated that “Neurofeedback should play a major therapeutic role in many difficult areas. In my opinion, if any medication had demonstrated such a wide spectrum of efficacy it would be universally accepted and widely used”.

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HOME & GARDEN

The Quest for

Outstanding Local Wine

By Andy Hale

W

hen I was first asked to write an article on local wineries, I envisioned holding my nose as I slurped syrupy-sweet Scuppernongs and cloying Muscadines. I even planned on writing this article as a quest to find a halfway-decent, drinkable local wine. As it turned out, it wasn’t hard to find at all.

After touring our local wine country, I was truly impressed by the quality of the wines. I didn’t just think they were good for local grapes, I thought they were legitimately good wines! The wineries were outfitted with state of the art equipment and row after row of expensive oak barrels that seemed like they would have been more at home in Napa than North Carolina.

Here are a few wineries that should definitely be a part of your next wine tasting trip.

vBiltmore: The Multi-Million Dollar Elephant in the Room More than just the gorgeous Estate and thousands of beautiful acres to hike, Biltmore is also the largest producer of wine in WNC. You can taste a number of free wines in the main tasting room, but many are sweet or made from California grapes. I recommend heading towards the reserve wines in the back room. It is a paid tasting, but it’s worth it. Try their Blanc de Blanc Sparkler, the Reserve North Carolina Syrah and Reserve Cabernet Franc.

vBurntshirt Vineyards: Excellent Balance I had heard a lot about Burntshirt Vineyards and I was certainly not disappointed. This top of the line winery featured some great outdoor spaces to sit and enjoy a glass of estate-grown vino. The crisp, clean Grüner Veltliner would be my choice, but the Chardonnay was excellent as well, just slightly oaky with crisp green apple flavor. For reds, check out their Cabernet Franc and the Meritage. Both were medium bodied, spicy and dangerously drinkable.

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vOvermountain Vineyards: Sip Wine in the Sun Any trip to Tryon’s wine country should definitely include Overmountain Vineyards. This family owned winery features a very large patio with scenery that made my wife and I feel like we were in Tuscany. Sitting outside is the thing to do here! Grab a table under an umbrella or an adirondack chair in the shade of an oak tree and listen to live music as you sip wine.

Maybe it was the perfect, sunny day during our visit but the whites were my favorite here. The Petite Manseng was crisp and complex, and the Kings Mountain Rosé had all of the flavors of Provence: dry, delicate banana and strawberry. I will definitely be back!

vMountain Brook Vineyards: Powerful Wines Close to Overmountain, Mountain Brook Vineyards is a more intimate tasting experience. The tasting room is above the winery itself, and Dennis, the owner/winemaker/tasting room director has a great sense of humor and made our tasting fun and informative.

The Chardonnays are every bit as good as those from California: nuanced, spiced and balanced. The reds were my favorites here, though. The Petite Verdot was a perfect teeth-staining, steak-pairing wine, and the “Magis” blend was perfectly balanced between fruit, spice and earth, with a leathery finish that reminded me of Rioja.

vSt. Paul Mountain Vineyards: Big Reds & Cider A short drive from Burntshirt is St. Paul Mountain Vineyards. The tasting room is cozy and rustic, featuring a large stone fireplace and an outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard. They are also renovating a large barn which will function as their Cider tasting room and will comfortably sit large groups near the orchard.

The staff treated us like family, and the wines were truly excellent. Try the “Chestnut Gap” Cabernet/Petite Verdot blend, the “Jasper” Bordeaux Style blend and the Petite Verdot for some big, spicy reds. Also, the Ciders here might be the best I have ever tasted!

We Ashevillians love to eat local produce, buy local goods and support local businesses, but most of us avoid local wine. The quest I took changed my mind about the quality of wine that can be produced here. If you haven’t visited your local wineries yet, I highly recommend a trip soon. It’s incredible drinking wine only meters away from where the grapes were grown!

Andy Hale is a Certified Specialist of Wine and cofounder of the Asheville School of Wine at Metro Wines and the Blind Tasting League of Asheville.

He was a Sommelier at The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island, SC and now teaches classes at Metro Wines. Follow him on Twitter @avlwinegeek

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HOME & GARDEN

LET’S GET COOKING

BY DEBI MANFRE

Think beyond the slice...

Summer is the best time to indulge in fresh, juicy watermelon. They’re in season and in their glory, delivering delicious and bountiful array of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are hydrating; containing up to 92% water content.

Did you know that watermelon is the only melon where all parts are edible?

In some countries the rind is stir-fried or stewed and in the Southern parts of the United States it is often made into pickles.

In China, the seeds are dried and roasted like we do almonds. Though watermelons are often served chilled and sliced or cubed, there are many other ways to serve it up. Here are a few different ways to use this delicious, fresh and juicy melon.

BEEF & WATERMELON STIR-FRY

4 to 6 servings

The sweet heat of this beef dish is surprisingly refreshing. Slice the watermelon into sticks about the same size as the sugar snap peas so you get a sweet crunch in every bite. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for extra flavor.

INGREDIENTS: u 1 lb. sirloin strip steak, cut into thin strips u 3 garlic cloves, minced u 2 teaspoons cornstarch u 2 teaspoons cold water u 2 teaspoons lite soy sauce u 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil u 2 tablespoons dry white wine u 2 tablespoons hot water u 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce u 1 teaspoon kosher salt u 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper u 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided u 1 medium-size sweet onion, halved and sliced u 12 ounces fresh sugar snap peas u 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger u 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper u 2 cups watermelon, rind removed and cut into sticks u 2 cups hot cooked rice

INSTRUCTIONS: u Toss together first 6 ingredients and 1 tbsp. wine.

Let stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together hot water, hoisin, and remaining 1 tbsp. wine. u Remove beef from marinade, discarding marinade.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; cook half of beef in 1 1/2 tsp. canola oil in a large skillet over high heat, without stirring, 45 seconds or until browned; turn beef, and cook 30 seconds or until browned. Transfer to a warm plate. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and beef. u Stir-fry onion in remaining 1 tbsp. hot canola oil in skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender. Add sugar snap peas, ginger, and crushed red pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add beef and hoisin mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat. Stir in watermelon. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with hot cooked rice.

WATERMELON, BABY SPINACH & PECAN SALAD

6 to 8 servings

Spiked with the sweet-sharp heat of a pepper-jelly vinaigrette, ice-cold cubes of watermelon team up with buttery crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese and toasted pecans.

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INGREDIENTS: u 3/4 cup chopped pecans u 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon u 1 (6-oz.) package baby spinach, thoroughly washed u Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette (see recipe*) u 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

INSTRUCTIONS: u Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool. u Combine watermelon and spinach in a large bowl;

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WATERMELON LEMONADE This will become your new favorite summer drink and the perfect use for those big watermelons! It is incredibly refreshing!

INGREDIENTS: u 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon u 4 cups cold water u 3/4 cup fresh strained lemon or lime juice u 2/3 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste) u Ice and fresh mint for serving INSTRUCTIONS: u Add watermelon to a blender and pulse until well pureed (there should be about 4 cups). Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. u In a large pitcher whisk together water, lemon juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Stir in pureed watermelon. Store in refrigerator. u Add ice and mint to individual glasses and pour lemonade over.

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CONCERNING OUR COMMUNITY Montford Park Players Announces Registration for The Montford Moppets Summer Program for Kids Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to announce the opening of registration for their popular summer program for kids, 11-18 years old, The Montford Moppets. Over past summers, the young actors have learned, rehearsed and performed William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night, Othello and many others. This year they will be creating a show of their own, based on some of Shakespeare’s greatest scenes. Both the program and the final performance will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, located at 92 Gay Street in the heart of the Montford region of Asheville. Registration is open until the classes begin on July 12th, with the program running on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m., until the performances begin on August 19th. Participation in the program is only $100 per student.

The classes will be taught by Montford director Jeff Catanese, who last created and directed 2015’s acclaimed R&J. He says, “This is a great opportunity for tweens and teens to not only study Shakespeare, but create their own scenes based on the Bard’s. I have found that translating these classic plays gives kids a leg up in reading comprehension and many other facets of

the language arts. Plus it gives them a great appreciation for theater itself.”

This summer, the concentration will be on taking some of Shakespeare’s best and most well-known scenes and letting the kids put them in their own words. “Many people don’t know that Shakespeare himself created many different words that we use today and helped shape the English language as we know it,” said Mr. Catanese. “So, allowing young people to use the slang they know best to recreate, say, the ‘To be or not to be’ speech, is actually doing something that Shakespeare would condone.”

At the end of the summer, the students will present their work immediately before Montford Park Players’ production of Measure for Measure on August 19, 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. That show, like all other Montford Park Players’ production will be free to the community.

More information regarding the show or advanced seating reservations can be made at montfordparkplayers.org or you can call them at (828) 254-5146.

Our VOICE received a $100,000 to combat human trafficking in five counties. Our VOICE representatives pictured here with CFWNC President Elizabeth Brazas and Women for Women members Leslie Dressler and Lynnell Goacher. Photo by Michael Oppenheim

Women for Women Giving Circle Announces $254,000 in Grants at Sold-Out Power of the Purse® Astronaut, physician and entrepreneur Dr. Mae Jemison was the featured speaker at the sold-out 12th Annual Power of the Purse® held at the Crowne Plaza resort in Asheville. The afternoon included the announcement of $254,182 in grants made by the Women for Women giving circle. Since 2006, the Women for Women giving circle has made grants totaling more than $2.75 million.

The grants were made to nonprofits working to facilitate safe living environments for women and girls including efforts to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, bullying, sexting and elder abuse. They include: $50,000 to Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) -- Steadfast House for a no-cost residential program that provides counseling, parenting classes, medical treatment, job skills and financial training to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. $100,000 to Our VOICE over two years to build a stronger infrastructure across five counties for women and girls who have been trafficked. Funding will support a new Human Trafficking Coordinator to facilitate the development of a Rapid Response Team (RRT), identify and disseminate best practices to service providers, ensure coordination with Charlotte and 30th Judicial District Alliance RRTs and provide outreach and education to the public, service providers and communities. $64,182 to REACH of Macon County over two years to enhance and expand current violence prevention efforts for 5th to 9th grade students in Macon 34 | Sophie JULY / AUGUST 2016

and Jackson counties. The curriculum includes instruction on identification of abuse, safe intervention, the development of healthy relationships and the prevention of violence by working to change attitudes and beliefs that violence against women is acceptable. $40,000 to Wheels4Hope to repair donated cars and connect them with economically vulnerable females in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania and Yancey counties.

The 2016 Power of the Purse® raised more than $100,000 for The Women’s Fund, a permanent endowment at The Community Foundation. Proceeds from The Women’s Fund are distributed through the Women for Women grant program and this year provided $33,000 to the grant pool. The giving circle always welcomes new members; information can be found at cfwnc.org.

Local Cloth’s Project Handmade 2016 — Elements of Nature Seeking Entries Textile artists and clothing designers working within a 100-mile radius of Asheville, NC, are invited to enter Local Cloth’s Project Handmade 2016-Elements of Nature, the organization’s third regional wearable-art juried fashion show. The show will be Sept. 22, 2016, at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville.

Eligible entries include original garments, ensembles and fashion accessories, and collaborations among members of the regional fiber art supply chain are encouraged. Any textile or fiber art technique may be used in the creation of garments, including, but not limited to, weaving, knitting, spinning, dyeing, felting, printing, stamping, painting, sewing, draping, stitching, tailoring and pattern making.

The entry deadline is July 10, 2016, and must include a completed entry form, fees and digital images. A full prospectus is available at localcloth.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT

BETTY’S BOOK REVIEW

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“Forests, Alligators, Battlefields – My Journey through the National Parks of the South”

by Danny Bernstein

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“Forests, Alligators, Battlefields” My Journey through the National Parks of the South

first heard about this delightful book reading about it in the The Asheville Citizen-Times this spring. The author, Ms Danny Bernstein was going to be speaking at Malalprops bookstore in downtown Asheville. Ms. Bernstein, an avid hiker, took it upon herself to visit every southeastern national park.

In her words: “My obsessive quest to visit every national park unit in the southeast.” Lucky for us, she kept great notes and wrote a wonderfully informative but fun book of her park experiences.

While this book would be a great armchair travel experience, it would be even more valuable as an introduction to parks one might want to visit. With this year’s celebration of national parks, what better way to “Find your park” than by visiting some parks right here in our corner of the United States? We are blessed with several national parks right here in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. This book is not a detailed book of hiking trails, campsites and directions. It is more of a fireside chat with things not

to miss and a bit of history about each park.

This is a great book to gift to recently retired or new to western North Carolina friends or to have in your guest room for a little night reading. Each park is written about individually so one can pick it up, read a little and set it aside for a later peek. I love that we have yet another local author showcased by Malaprops bookstore, where you can find this book for purchase.

Betty Sharpless is a professional gardener, writer and quilter whose bedside pile of books is reaching hazardous heights.

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“Hello My Name Is Doris”

am so happy that movies like “Hello, My Name is Doris” are being made! I am grateful to the Indie film industry for making it possible for actresses over 50 to get great roles like this. This makes it so that the Academy has a fantastic performance to nominate for the Best Lead Actress category, instead of just handing the Oscar directly to Jennifer Lawrence every year. Speaking of Oscars, Sally Field (“Forrest Gump”) totally has it in the bag for this one.

“Hello, My Name is Doris” is the story of a spinster, named Doris Miller, who has missed out on all her prime years because she has been taking care of her mother. When the movie starts, Doris’ mother has just died and Doris finds herself without purpose. I know, it doesn’t sound much like a comedy yet, but as the plot progresses, Doris begins to try new things and learns some things about herself.

Doris (Field) is an accountant in a firm that has

“I must say, without revealing anything about the ending of the movie, I was pretty impressed with how they did it.”

been bought out and modernized. Being a holdover from the previous management, she is definitely one of the older members in a staff of mainly 20 and 30 somethings. Doris develops a crush on John, one of the new developers in her office and sets out to make a connection with him by stalking him on Facebook, with the help of the granddaughter of her longtime best friend, Roz played by Tyne Daly. This is where the real humor comes into the plot.

Even though Doris is well into her 60’s, she finds herself blending in fairly seamlessly with the hipster generation of the millennials she takes up with to get close to John, played

by Max Greenfield “New Girl”.

By the way, Tyne Daly is an absolute riot in this movie! She is wise, as well as wise-cracking, and very real. Do I hear a Best Supporting Actress nomination? Her character is pretty much Doris’ only friend, whom she drags to holiday dinners, the YMCA, and self-help seminars (pretty much her only outings). Naturally, as Doris’ social tree branches out, it puts a strain on their relationship.

I found “Hello, My Name is Doris” to have such an original plotline and unique sense of humor.

Huge kudos to writers Michael Showalter (“Wet Hot American Summer”) and Laura Terruso! I was a little concerned, when I first saw the trailer for it, that it was just going to be a ‘laugh at the old lady, trying to fit in’ film. It really had a lot more than that going on for it than that. I was also worried that the movie would be a heartwrenching tear-jerker, disguised as a comedy. I almost want to categorize it as suspense thriller, since you spend half of the movie, watching the offbeat, awkward Doris trying to make a move on the young, sexy John. As an audience member,

even when you are smiling and laughing at things working out with the lead characters, you are quietly terrified, dreading as you wait for the other shoe to drop. I must say, without revealing anything about the ending of the movie, I was pretty impressed with how they did it. It taught a lesson, resolved the issues, gave Fields a chance to have a nice “And the Oscar goes to-” clip, and managed to not be too tragic, or unbelievably mega-happy.

Sally Field has had one of those truly awesome acting careers, from “Sybil” and “Places in the Heart”, to “Norma Rae” and “Steel Magnolias”, Field has run the gambit of compelling roles, and seems to still be kicking with this latest performance. I was pleased beyond my expectations by “Hello, My Name is Doris” and give it 10 out of my 10 stars.

Meg Hale Brunton reviews movies for Sophie every month. She has a Creative Writing degree from UNCA, loves fresh-made popcorn, and throws an annual Oscar party at her house.

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Mark your summer calendars for a free and fun for all celebration of handmade creativity and indie ingenuity. This show features 150+ Indie Artists, Crafters & Makers + Food + Drink + Music!

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Brevard Music Center, in a recently launched collaborative partnership with the Center for Contemporary Opera in New York City, will produce a main stage production Falling Angel, a new work by composer J. Mark Scearce and librettist Lucy Thurber. Directed by Dean Anthony, Falling Angel is a dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg.  Saturday, July 2, 2pm. Scott Concert

Hall at the Porter Center, Brevard College. $35-$55. For more info, visit brevardmusic.org

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 Monday, July 4, 12-10pm. Pack Square Park. ashevilledowntown.org

 Thursday - Sunday, July 7-10.

Hot Springs Campground.

For more info, visit wildgoosefestival.org

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Live concerts by the French Broad River in the River Arts District of Asheville. A top-notch mix of quality national acts and local favorites. 5:30: Tim Easton; 6:45: Aaron Lee Tasjan; 8:15: Patrick Sweany. F riday, July 8. 5-10pm. RiverLink

Sculpture & Performance Plaza. Free.

For more info, visit riverlink.org

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CELEBRATION Free event featuring family activities throughout the day with a fireworks extravaganza capping off the event at 9:30pm!

A festival of justice, spirituality, music & the arts in Hot Springs, NC.

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SEASONS CRAFT SHOW Juried creations by local & surrounding area artisans in downtown Brevard.

 Friday - Saturday, July 8-9, 9am-

4pm. Masonic Lodge, 174 E Main St, Brevard. For more info, call 828384-1226

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GRANDFATHER MTN HIGHLAND GAMES Over 100 Scottish clans & societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish dance, music, food & athletics.

 Thursday - Sunday, July 7-10. MacRae Meadowns, Grandfather Mountain.

For more info, visit gmhg.org

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DOG DAY FESTIVAL A homecoming and celebration for dogs and their people! Great food, live music, parade, crafts, street dance & more.  Saturday, July 9, 12-6pm. Downtown Saluda. For more info, saluda.com

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Nearly 200 craftspeople selling their fine traditional & contemporary crafts.

 Thursday - Sunday, July 21-24. US

Cellular Center, Asheville. Thurs Sat: 10am - 6pm.; Sun: 10am - 5pm.

Admission $8, Children under 12 Free. southernhighlandguild.org

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Waynesville NC’s Official International Folklore Festival, is a two-week celebration of the world’s cultural heritage through folk music and dance.

J uly 21-31. Folkmoot Friendship

Center, Waynesville.

For tickets and further info, visit folkmootusa.org

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A fun but challenging 62- mile group bike ride in the Black Mountain area with tasty food samples at “Farm Stops” along the way.  Saturday, July 16. Black Mountain

Area. For info, visit cycletofarm.org

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Asheville Community Theatre’s signature fundraiser is back and moving next door to the Renaissance! This eclectic evening of inventive fashion has quickly become one of the highlights of the Asheville event calendar and sells out every year! This year’s design categories feature two new categories (Plastic and Artistic License) and two returning categories (Paper and Light). Attendees choose the winners with ballot style voting.

Bid on and win unique items (including actual garments from the show) at the silent auction. Enjoy pre-show champagne and canapes + cash bar.  July 8, Renaissance Hotel. Champagne & cocktails at 6:30 pm; Show at 7:30

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Park, Asheville. For more info, visit thebigcrafty.com

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pm ashevilletheatre.org

 Sunday, July 17, 12-6pm. Pack Square

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2ND ANNUAL LEAF DOWNTOWN AVL Join LEAF for soul at its finest – infused throughout stages, conversations, connections, roaming art & then some! An inclusive, family-friendly, FREE event that showcases talent in a wide variety of musical genres and backgrounds with artists such as WAR, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bill Myers & The Monitors, worldclass ensemble musicians, and many others from national and regional stages.  Saturday & Sunday, July 30 & 31.

Pack Square Park. For more info, visit theLEAF.org/downtown

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Written by Gary Carden, presented by The Autumn Players with music by Joe Penland. The story of Horace Kephart’s troubled and complex relationship with his southern highland neighbors and with his own demons. Kephart was a key figure in the creation of Great Smoky Mountain National Park and a controversial interpreter of Appalachian culture. Q&A with Carden following performance.  Sunday, July 31, 2pm. Manheimer

Room, Reuter Center, UNC Asheville. $6. For more info, visit olliasheville. com/special-programs

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MOUNTAIN FOLK & DANCE FESTIVAL The oldest gathering celebrating Southern Appalachian music & dance traditions in the nation.

 Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 7pm.

Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville. For more info, folkheritage.org

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CRAFTS FAIR

Over 200 artists & craftspeople working and displaying their work. Food, live bluegrass, dance performances & more!  Fri-Sat, August 5-6, 9am-5pm.

Burnsville Town Square. Free.

For more info, 828-682-7413 or yanceychamber.com/craft-fair

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The Dirty Dancing Festival started in 2010 and has steadily grown into a signature Lake Lure event, drawing thousands of fans. This year’s event kicks off on Friday with music, vendors, and a screening of the movie at sunset. The festival continues on Saturday with dance lessons and performances by the Asheville Ballet, live beach & soul music bands, watermelon games hosted by PANCAN, and several restaurant & retail vendors. At the end of the day, attendees can test their skills in the famous “lake lift” or shag dance contests.

Multiple sites around town will host after-parties.

Photo of Lake Lift Contest via dirtydancingfestival.com

 Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20. Morse Park Meadows, Lake Lure. Friday: 5-10pm, FREE; Saturday: 9am-5pm, Adults $20, Children $5 (After August 1, Adults $25, Children $10) For tickets & further info, dirtydancingfestival.com

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An event that brings together woodworkers of the Southern Highland Craft Guild to demonstrate a wide range of woodworking techniques and skills.  Sat, Aug 6, 10am-4pm. Folk Art Center. southernhighlandguild.org

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ART & CRAFT FAIR Held on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, the fair hosts 100+ artists from 20 states representing the full spectrum of craft media - jewelry, ceramic,

wood, fiber, metals, dimensional art and more.

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 Saturday-Sunday, August 6-7, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Biltmore Village. Free. newmorninggallerync.com

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PERSPECTIVES Written and acted by Barbara Bates Smith. Based on characters from Lee Smith’s stories, Devil’s Dream and Saving Grace, this will be the premiere of Barbara’s newest monodrama.

Expect memorable and poignant moments from the lives of Appalachian women.  Sunday, August 7, 2pm. Manheimer

Room, Reuter Center, UNC Asheville. $6. For more info, visit olliasheville. com/special-programs

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ASHEVILLE OFF This comedy festival will bring 60+ comedians from around the world to Asheville to perform.

 Tuesday-Saturday, August 9-13.

Highland Brewing Company & Diana Wortham Theatre. For more info, laughyourashevilleoff.com

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BMC PRESENTS: AN EVENING W/ GILLIAN WELCH

Gillian Welch, along with partner & collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana & Appalachian roots music to create a singular unforgettable sound.  Friday, August 19, 8pm. Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, Brevard Music Center. $20-40. For tickets, brevardmusic.org

Family-friendly event with lots of activities for kids & the famous Anything that Floats water parade. Music, food trucks & lots of fun!  Sat, August 13, 1-6pm. 144 Riverside Drive, Asheville. riverlink.org

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There’s always plenty to see and do at this free street festival in downtown Black Mountain with great music and lots of fun, arts & craft vendors, Sourwood Idol contest, children’s area, and of course, lots of great mountain cookin’.  Saturday - Sunday, August 13-14.

Saturday: 9am-8pm; Sunday: 9am5pm. Downtown Black Mountain. For more info, sourwoodfestival.com

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Over 40 artisans displaying & demonstrating their handmade arts and crafts. Family entertainment and food.  Saturday, August 20, 10am-4pm.

Dillsboro. visitdillsboro.org

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TOUR Take a free, self-guided tour to 23 studios and shops in Leicester, a community nestled in the mountains near Asheville.

A detailed tour map will be available at every tour stop.  Sat-Sun, August 20-21, 10am-6pm.

Various studios in Leicester. For more info, cometoleicester.org

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Live music, organic local food to taste, cooking demos, arts & crafts.

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ONGOING EVENTS 50TH ANNUAL SHINDIG ON THE GREEN July 2, 9, 16, 23; August 13, 20, 27; Sept 3 A celebration of traditional and oldtime string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings in downtown Asheville.

Stage show & informal jam sessions.

Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blankets.  Pack Square Park, 7-10pm. Free, folkheritage.org

MUSIC ON MAIN

Fridays through August 19 Showcasing a diverse lineup of pop, oldies, rock & contemporary music, with accompanying car cruise-in.  201 S Main St, Hendersonville, 7-9pm, Free. historichendersonville.org

RHYTHM & BREWS

July 21, Aug 18 Free outdoor concert series featuring different bands each month. Azalea Parking Lot on King Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues, bring a chair.  Historic Downtown Hendersonville.59pm. For more info, call 828-233-3216 or downtownhendersonville.org

LIVE AFTER FIVE

Fridays & Saturdays through Oct 29 • Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Live music, food, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family. Access included w/ Biltmore admission.  For more information, biltmore.com

DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 CONCERT SERIES

July 15: Anderson East, Sweet Claudette Aug 19: Asheville All-Stars, Asheville Music School & LEAF Delta Jazz Band Visit with locals and visitors, enjoy free live music in downtown Asheville, and support local businesses and entertainers.  Downtown Asheville (N. Lexington

Ave at I-240 overpass). 5-9pm. Free; $2 wristbands for beer & wine. ashevilledowntown.org

BREVARD MUSIC CENTER FESTIVAL

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favorites, the BMC debut of new stars, and, as always, performances of some of classical music’s greatest masterpieces.  Brevard Music Center. For more info visit brevardmusic.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK

July 8: Back to the Future Aug 12: The Good Dinosaur A children’s craft activity will begin at 6:30 and the movie starts at dusk.

Food will be available onsite. All movies are rated G or PG for the whole family. FREE!  Pack Square Park. For more info visit ashevillenc.gov

DOWNTOWN ART WALK

July 1 (First Friday Every month April December) Visit 25 galleries, museums, and jewelry studios within a half mile radius of downtown with exceptional art and activities.  5 -8pm. Various galleries, downtown Asheville. For more information, visit ashevilledowntowngalleries.org

BILTMORE CONCERT SERIES

July 28 - August 31 An outdoor concert series in an incomparable setting. Enjoy an eclectic variety of music under the sunset and a canopy of stars. 2016 performers include Daughtry, Casting Crowns, Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rick Springfield, Night Ranger, The Romantics & more!  8pm. Biltmore. For more information, visit biltmore.com

FRIDAY NIGHT BARN DANCE

Fridays through October This is an all-ages event at Hickory Nut Gap farms, so bring the kids for dinner and dancing! Dinner will be served from 5-8 pm in the kitchen and local beers will be served outside.

From Bluegrass to Nola Jazz to Swing, there’s something for everyone!

7/1: Sparrow & Her Wingmen (Vintage Swing) 7/8: Haw Creek Sheiks (Bluegrass) 7/15: Mick Glasgow & The House Hoppers (Swing) 7/20: Cafe Sho (Old Time) 7/29: Blue Kudzu (Bluegrass) 8/5: Cafe Sho (Cajun) 8/12: Haw Creek Sheiks (Bluegrass) 8/19: Spring Mountain ‘Shiners (Square Dance) T he Big Barn, Hickory Nut Gap Farm,

57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview.

6-9pm. Admission is $5, kids under 10 are free. hickorynutgapfarm.com

STORIES ON FRONT PORCH

ASHEVILLE’S

All Saturdays in July at 10 am July 2: Fun For Children with Tom Godleski and The Mountain Merry Makers. July 9: Stories From Biltmore with Biltmore Hosts: Jack Boyle, Angele Tremblay, Jennifer Werner & Storyteller: Becky Stone. July 16: Cinderella Meets Jack with Kathy Gordon, Bobbie Pell & Shay Thames.

July 23: Listen To This hosted by Tom Chalmers. July 30: Cherokee Stories with Kathi Littlejohn.  Rhino Courtyard of the Diana Wortham Theatre. Rain or shine. Free.

TITUS ANDRONICUS

July 8-30 The Montford Park Players present their incarnation of the well known Shakespeare play, directed by Michael MacCauley, best known for his work as an actor with NC Stage Company. MacCauley’s vision includes “the sheer blood, gore, and wild abandon make this play a visual and verbal feast of madness and passion.” Not for children.  Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

at 7:30pm. Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, 92 Gay St, Asheville. montfordparkplayers.org

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS IMPROV FOR ADULTS

July 19 – September 13 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm These classes focus on improvisation as the creative teaming of the actor, director and writer within us all. The concentration will be on using this method to craft brilliant scenes and expand your repertoire of skills in each discipline. Perfect for actors and improvisers of ALL levels, as well as folks who may want to use the techniques and tenets of improv for writing, teaching, directing, or just everyday life. Final class is a performance for friends & family.  A sheville Community Theatre. Cost for the class is $150. ashevilletheatre.org

THE VILLAGE POTTER A range of classes for adults designed

to welcome the beginner, welcome back the prodigal potter, guide a new enthusiast to the next steps and offer mentorship for those wanting to explore their skills and learn from a generous community of artists.  The Village Potter, 191 Lyman Street,

#180. For current class offerings and to register call 828-253-2424 or visit thevillagepotters.com

WOMEN’S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CLASSES The Financial Empowerment Center at OnTrack WNC offers a full range of financial counseling & education services with a women-centered approach, responding to unique needs & perspectives, to help you reach your financial goals.  OnTrack WNC Offices, 50 French

Broad Ave. Most classes are free, pre-registration required. Call 828255-5166 or ontrackwnc.org

THE MONTFORD MOPPETS

July 12 – August 21 Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-6pm Montford Park Players is proud to announce the opening of registration for their popular summer program for kids, 11-18 years old. This year they will be creating a show of their own, based on some of Shakespeare’s greatest scenes. Registration is open until the classes begin on July 12th.  Hazel Robinson Amphitheater,

92 Gay Street, Asheville. $100. 828-2545146 or montfordparkplayers.org

YOGALATES Mondays: 12-1pm A blend of mind-body strength, balance, core & flexibility movements with clear, compassionate instruction for all levels. Movements are done in sitting, lying and standing positions. P ardee Rehab & Wellness Center,

212 Thompson St, Hendersonville. $8/class. rehab.pardeehospital.org

WILD ABUNDANCE CLASSES

A variety of classes offered March through November including: Essentials of Homesteading and Permaculture, Ancestral Foods Cooking Classes, Women’s Basic Carpentry Class & more!  F or complete class listings and more information visit wildabundance.net or call 828-775-7052

Country: Estonia Group name: Folklore Group Kaokirja

They will be coming from as far away as Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe to dance, build peace and exchange cultures with each other and with us during the 33rd Annual Folkmoot Festival 2016, North Carolina’s Official International Folklife Festival, set for July 21 – 31!

Nearly a dozen different dance troupes will perform all over Western North Carolina – and for the first time at our own Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville.

For this year’s festival, groups will travel from China, the Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Ghana, Japan, Peru, Poland, Romania and a special U.S-Mexico collaboration. The festival will also include performances by the Eastern Band of Cherokee and other local Appalachian groups.

Visit our website for more information, to purchase tickets and see a schedule of events, folkmootusa.org Photography by Vicki Lynn Passmore thememoryarchive.com For more photos visit Facebook & Pinterest: FOLKMOOT USA PHOTOS

Country: Chili Group name: Ballet Folklorico Universidid de Tarapaca BAFUT Country: Puerto Rico Group name: Areyto Ballet

Country: U.S. Philippines Group name: Parangal Dance Company

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Girl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is pleased to announce that K AYLE I GH NEEDER, Asheville, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.

The Asheville Home Builders Association is proud to name CHRISTI STOKES as the new Executive Officer for the Asheville based building trade organization.

Christi joined the Asheville Home Builders Association in 2009 working primarily as Director of Membership Services and Special Events.

MANNA FoodBank, is pleased to announce the selection of their new Chief Executive Officer, HANNAH RANDALL. Hannah has worked or volunteered for various non-profit organizations, including ABCCM, Carolina Cross Connection, and Animal Compassion Network (now part of Asheville Humane Society).

At the recent Park Ridge Health F o u n d a t i o n G a l a , TA N YA BLACKFORD, Executive Director of SafeLight, was the recipient of the Dr. P.J. Moore, Jr. & Dr. Arthur A. Pearson Award of Excellence.

The award, presented annually, goes to an outstanding individual or organization in the local community.

Girl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is pleased to announce that KATY EMMERT, Alexander, received the Appreciation Award, which recognizes a registered adult Girl S c o u t w h o has delivered outstanding service and contributes to the achievement of the council’s goals in at least one service area.

Park Ridge Health Pediatrics welcomes BARBARA MELVIN, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Melvin earned her medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

Living fully, dying wisely coach COLLEEN TROY has published her first book Now or Never for Scaredy-Cats; Stop Hiding, Break Some Rules and Have Way More Fun Before It’s Too Late. Colleen is a new resident to Asheville and loves walking the hills in her Kenilworth neighborhood.

Park Ridge Health Dermatology welcomes SARAH CASH, M.D. to its South Asheville location.

Dr. Cash is board-certified in Dermatology. She earned her medical degree at the West Virginia University.

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Dear Sophie FASHION EVENTS Thank you so much for taking the time to provide coverage to all of the fashion events in town. In this issue (May/June) there is Color Me Goodwill, FASHMOB, and the promo for Wonderland Fashion Fantasy. Not only does it give your readers a thorough road map to what is going on in local fashion, but it has lit up so many lives in the community. Sophie Magazine has seemed to have made some great moves, since I was a contributor years back. I love what you all have done with the magazine.

The articles are truly relevant and interesting to read. One article that comes to mind is the Kira Bursky: All Around Arty piece in the current issue. Sophie is giving readers what they want before they realize that they want. So good. FASHMOB events are four times a year, and I realize that you might not always be

able to give intense coverage, but anything certainly helps. I can sense the excitement from each makeup artist, model designer, etc in their posts about being in Sophie Magazine (for any fashion event). Some of these people are very creative and humble at the same time. Seeing themselves and/or their names in your publication is like a dream come true to some (I’m sure). The time and effort to include all of the liner notes must be exhausting, but you really have reached out and grabbed a lot of new fans for the publication.

Sincerely, Duncan Chaboudy

POSITIVE THEME Dear Debi & all Sophie contributors, What an upbeat Mother’s Day issue! from your article on Let’s Get Cooking to Betty Sharpless’ Fresh Cut Flowers - a positive theme for all your readers.

Looking forward to your continued excellent Calendar...& ads too! _E. Baehler

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• Lives in Asheville with his wife Kim and his two sons • Is a Shakespeare enthusiast who often performs with The Montford Park Players • Has a labradoodle named Rocky and a golden doodle named Cooper

• His favorite things about Asheville are the food, the beer, and the mountains.

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