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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Garden Bloomers

Betty Sharpless finds herself surrouned by bird brains.

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Back-ToSchool Trends

Check out the latest trends from super skinny jeans to scented glitter pens.

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33 Claire’s Book Review

Fashion Week

“A Work In Progress” gets 10

Showcasing incredible Asheville

talent and highlighting a rich fashion community.

Mary K. Grant

The new Chancellor at UNC Asheville talks to Meg Hale Brunton.

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Park Ridge Health Experience complete women’s health care at Park Ridge.

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10 Inspiring Women

Carrie Harder writes about

Amy Poehler and “Smarties”.

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out of 10 stars from Claire.

aptured by photographer C Jennifer Mesk.

No Beating Around The Bush

Susan Reinhardt shares memories of her first day of Elementary school.

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34 Betty’s Book Review Betty tells us why “A Fine Romance” is the perfect beach book.

Sweet Taste of Summer

This Summer Fruit Cake recipe is the perfect way to capture the flavors of the season.

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39 Real Men Read Sophie

rian Smith, Billing Coordinator B for Parsec, and doorman at The Thirsty Monk enjoys the articles in Sophie.

40 Meg’s Movie Review

“Love & Mercy” receives 8 out of 10 stars from Meg.

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An expanded monthly calendar of activities around WNC.

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ASHEVILLE FASHION WEEK With Asheville’s growing and thriving fashion scene, members of the fashion community have been in talks for years about bringing Fashion Week to Asheville, and the time has finally come.

It is set to take place August 5th through 8th.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Natasha Medurri with What’s Her Face Photography WARDROBE STYLIST: Tricia Ellis PHOTO SHOOT COORDINATOR: Sarah Merrell CASTING: Gage Talent LOCATION: Studio 250

Model: Ginger Wilde Designer: Design Team at House of Fabrics Hairstylist: Daisy Chavers Makeup Artist: Beauty by Carisse

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Model: Rachel Graham Designer: Design Team at House of Fabrics Hairstylist: Daisy Chavers Makeup Artist: Beauty by Carisse

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New UNC Asheville Chancellor Mary K. Grant

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Written by Meg Hale Brunton

n late December of last year, Mary K. Grant moved from her lifelong home of Boston, Massachusetts to the opposite end of the Appalachian Trail in Asheville, NC to become the new Chancellor at UNC Asheville.

Having received her bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, master’s degree in public affairs at UMass Boston, and her Doctorate in social welfare policy from Brandeis University, Grant says that her life up to now has been, “Massachusetts through and through.”

She says that Asheville is not a huge change from the Massachusetts community she had grown to know so well. “It was a community surrounded by mountains, a community that had rich traditions in arts and culture, innovation, natural beauty, and people who are very gracious and civically-committed to their communities. So, there’s a lot of that here, which makes it feel very special.” She continues that she will have to get used to the Asheville temperatures though.

Grant was brought up in the Dorchester section of Boston in a family with five other children. Her father ran and operated a gas station in her early childhood, then ran a car dealership. Grant says that he taught her and her siblings the importance of hard work, of showing up, and of doing the right thing. She says that she realized early on that education made a real difference in people’s lives.

Grant was the first in her immediate family to complete a 4-year degree.

Early in her career, Grant taught, did research, and even ran the Center for Social Policy at the McCormick Institute at UMass Boston. She went on to become president of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and remained in that position for twelve years. “The ability to be innovative and creative, that work has always been fun to me.” says Grant.

“It’s always, for me, been about the right leadership opportunity where I can do my best work and make my best difference.” As president, she received an honorary degree from Williams College in 2012 for her work with Boston’s public liberal arts sector.

Last year, when UNCA approached her about becoming chancellor, Grant says that she considered all the factors of taking on the position: the mission, where it was in its history, the people (faculty, staff, students, trustees), the strength of the NC system, and the community she would be calling home.

“UNC Asheville just aligned perfectly,” she says, adding “this is a great place for that leadership opportunity. - I feel very fortunate to be here at this time.”

While she is familiar with the roles and responsibilities of heading up a public higher education institute, Grant says that there is a big importance on learning about Asheville. “I’ve described it as doing anthropology-work,” she says, “really understanding the place, because we do this work together, as part of a community. ” At UNCA, there are over 700 employees on campus. As chancellor, Grant must understand a wide range of issues from academics to athletics, to student life and community interaction. Grant says that a great deal of the focus of 8 | Sophie AUGUST 2015

her work is on helping to facilitate the work of others. “In higher education, we really value and trust the expertise and the work of the faculty… We have faculty who are internationally and nationally-recognized experts in their field; I don’t need to be building their courses. – What’s really important is that, as chancellor, I work with the provost and the faculty on thinking about how the academic part of the mission is engaging with the changing needs of the community and what our students do.” Later, she jokes, “I don’t pick the food in the dining hall.”

Grant feels that one of the most important skill sets that you can bring into any leadership role is empathy. “Really putting yourself in the shoes of another person- I think when we really work hard to understand one another and listen to one another, we have the highest chance of solving problems.” She continues, “I also believe that you have to have a sense of humor in any leadership role. Laugh at yourself, or a situation that warrants it, because there has to be joy in the work we do.”

Grant admits, despite the long hours and complicated scheduling of her job, she does enjoy it.

“I just really like the challenge of working with an organization where you’ve got all kinds of smart, creative, talented people who have real thoughts about how they want to do their work and care about it. To be in that world, where my job, I see, is to be a champion, an advocate, a leader, a colleague, all of those; and to take this great institution with a strong foundation, working with everybody here, to get it to the next level.”

Part of the ‘next level’ for Grant is making a college education a reachable goal for anyone who wants one. “I believe we have a responsibility to not leave one kid behind. – Not every kid is growing up in a situation where they can be thinking about college because life is throwing so many curve balls.” She continues, “What we have to do is make sure no young person is cutting off their dreams. For families, it can be overwhelming to think about how to finance a college education. So, you have to break it down, make it accessible for everybody, so that families know that they too can plan for a different future; that it is within reach of their kids. We have some work to do to educate, to improve upon access. Every young person should believe and know that somehow, together, we can make this possible.”

Grant says that her favorite thing about her job is how energizing each day can be. “Every day is hopeful because it is about education,” says Grant. “You never know when you’re going to change a person’s life.”

The Installation of UNC Asheville Chancellor Mary K. Grant will take place beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Kimmel Arena, followed by a picnic on the Quad. UNC Asheville will also present special events and activities the week of Sept. 12, including music, discussions, presentations, open classes, and campus tours. The Installation Ceremony and special events will be free and open to the public. Look for an updated schedule of activities at installation.unca.edu.

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INSPIRING WOMEN

“Change the World By Being Yourself” How Amy Poehler became the face of a healthy online community for young people.

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my Poehler and Meredith Walker, founders of Smart Girls at the Party, met when they were both working on Saturday Night Live Poehler as a performer and Walker behind the scenes as a producer.

One night they were hanging out and started reflecting on how tough the adolescent years are for many. They both recalled how much validation an older girl’s attention could bring and wondered if there was some way they could be that surrogate older girl for younger generations. They recruited a third amigo, Amy Miles, to work with musical content and Smart Girls at the Party was born.

What began as an online show for young girls and an excuse to host spontaneous dance parties has become a place for information, comedy and community. Intelligence and imagination are emphasized over “fitting in.”

Curiosity over gossip. The partners now find Smart Girls to be a home base where many young men and women are able to express their concerns and be offered responses.

Through “Call to Action” campaigns “Smarties” are encouraged to volunteer, be more involved in the world they live in, and expand their worldview beyond their backyards. Through videos posted on the Smart Girls website and YouTube channel, Poehler gives advice, interviews notable women and

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girls, and serves as a conduit for the growing community of young women (and men). Many of the videos still end with a spontaneous dance party.

The website also features notable guest contributors including Amber Tamblyn, Mara Wilson, and Jazz Jennings, an advocate for transgender Photo courtesy smartgirlsattheparty.tumblr.com youth.

Last fall, Legendary Entertainment acquired the Smart Girls site and Poehler is excited about the changes to come. She says we can expect “the perfect combination of the serious and silly” from the partnership. We’ve always said our content is deceivingly educational, but its goal is to always make people laugh and connect.”

Check out amysmartgirls.com to watch shows and join the party!

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What’s something that makes you angry?

“Bad beer.”

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What’s the most important thing that you’ve learned in 50 years?

“The importance of good friends!”

Photographed by Jennifer Mesk, HumansOfAsheville.net

(L) “My family, they shaped me. The whole Asheville culture, we’re here 8 generations. I’m one of 14 grandchildren. We were the first settlers in Asheville and Fairview is where my Great-Great-Great-Great-GreatGreat-Great-Great Grandfather’s cabin was.”

(R) “My daughter inspires me, she’s 2 1/2.”

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“My mom introduced me to Asheville. She listens to a lot of reggae and anything folky. So some of the music here makes me miss her a lot since I don’t really see her anymore. I live on my own now.”

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Historic buildings, relaxing benches, public art & welcoming folks make Waynesville a thoroughly enjoyable place to live & visit.

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DRAMATIC COUTURE Directed by Sara Fields Photography by Audrey Goforth

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n its fourth year, Asheville Community Theatre fundraiser Costume Drama: A

Fashion Show wowed another sold-out audience with fashion designs created in the categories of: “Christmas In July”; “Tape”; “Nature” and “Inflatables”. The entries provided a breathtaking display of creativity - each one as unique and interesting as its designer. The show winners were: Olivia Mears of Avant-Geek (Nature), Sally Garner (Tape), and Carina Lopez (Inflatables).

Designers Danielle Chaboudy and Sue Ellen won Best of Show with their Christmas In July themed ensemble.

The show raised about $23,000 through ticket sales and the addition of a silent auction. The money raised will go toward community arts programming at Asheville Community Theatre.

DESIGNER: Danielle Chaboudy and Sue Ellen Black CATEGORY: Christmas In July MODEL: Jessica Robin Riley HAIR: A n Chaboudy MAKEUP: Iliana Guardado and Annette Castillo

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DESIGNER: Carina Lopez CATEGORY: Inflatables MODEL: Crystal Williams HAIR: Nicole McDonald Bohanon MAKEUP: Joanna Feree

CATEGORY: Tape DESIGNER: Sally Garner MODEL: Tess Miller HAIR: Mason Zimmer MAKEUP: Heather Barnette

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CATEGORY: Nature DESIGNER: Ida Bostian MODEL: Whitney Diane MAKEUP: Makeup at the Grove Arcade HAIR: Gregory Sergeant and Danielle Hollyfield

CATEGORY: Nature DESIGNER: Olivia Mears MODEL: Aislin Freya Pax HAIR: Zhenya Lazarchuk MAKEUP: Ali Lawless CATEGORY: Christmas In July DESIGNER: Susan Vonceil MODEL: Sarah Merrell HAIR: Zhenya Lazarchuk MAKEUP: Heather Smith 18 | Sophie AUGUST 2015

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CATEGORY: Christmas In July DESIGNER: McKinney Gough MODEL: Morgen Gough MAKEUP: Ali Lawless

CATEGORY: Tape DESIGNER: LeeAnn Donnelly MODEL: Salem Bombace HAIR: Nicole McDonald Bohanon MAKEUP: Joanna Feree CATEGORY: Inflatables DESIGNER: Ida Bostian MODEL: Chartreuse Flowers HAIR & MAKEUP: Chartreuse Flowers Sophie AUGUST 2015 | 19

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GARDEN BLOOMERS

Bird Brains Written by Betty Sharpless • Photograph by Sabrina Kumar

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Betty and her hen, Cherie enjoy some quality time together.

s I sit out on my porch on an early Sunday morning, it is clear to something to say to me as they exit. Each of my “girls” has their own personme that I am surrounded by bird brains….and I couldn’t be happier! ality and little ways. Lately one of my older hens, Cherie, has been standing Without having to lift a finger or turn on a radio, I outside the back door studying the dog door, trying to figcan listen to the merry chirps of the two cardinal families ure out how to get into the kitchen. I fully expect to come that come back every year. It isn’t long before the compethome from work some day to find her nestled into the I fully expect to ing male mocking birds start in trying to out do each other comfy chair watching the Ellen Degeneres show. come home from with elaborate songs, louder and louder. The two mocking This summer I have a special back porch guest. A little work some day to bird nests are right across the street from each other, one wren has revamped an old nest in the back porch framefind her nestled in the crab apple tree at my neighbor’s drive and one in work and every time I come out Mrs. Wren has to scold me into the comfy chair my climbing rose by my front porch steps. There is always for interrupting: first the nest building and now the feeding. watching the Ellen much fluffing of chest feathers and daring aerial acts to If I listen quietly I can hear the babies voicing their hunprove their masculinity. When I play music on the radio ger. That mama bird is on the go from morning till sunset, Degeneres show. while I weed the flowerbed or vegetable beds, these boys fetching worms and insects. will try to out sing the radio, often just about passing out All this is to say, that you don’t need fancy feeders and in their efforts. houses to draw feathered friends to your yard. They need trees to perch in, When you have hens, you are not just feeding your own birds; you are water to drink and bugs to eat. They need fewer pesticides and herbicides. feeding every little songbird in the “hood”. When I go out on a frosty winter And mostly, one needs to sit quietly now and then to honor their songs. morning, there are so many little sparrows and cardinals, it looks like a flyBetty Sharpless is a professional free lance gardener who knows the best ing patchwork quilt when they take to the air to avoid my size 10 feet! Then anti-depressant is to hug a hen….It is simply impossible to be depressed as the hens make their way down from their town house, each of them has when spending time around the ‘girls’.

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ENTERTAINMENT

No Beating Around The Bushes: Written by Susan Reinhardt

One either loves or loathes this time of year, when summer clings like a jilted sweetheart to its floral bows and green wrapping, pining as the edges of fall send out departure calls.

And typically that call is the “Back-to-School” summons.

For some parents, tears fall and hearts drop. They’re either leaving their little ones for the first day of kindergarten, or seeing the last hatchling in their nest walk through those high school doors for a final year before college.

Most gut-wrenching are the parents packing up everything for apartments and dorm rooms, breaking down in sobs as their children enter adulthood and that freshman year of college.

Emotions can run high. But so can humor.

When Mama learned I was writing about people either returning to school or making their educational debut, she messaged me on Facebook.

“Susan, don’t you remember your first day at Thomson Elementary School?”

I typed hurriedly, fuzzy images of those days in Thomson, Ga. trying to form in my head.

“Not really. But I do remember the time in first grade when you gave me a pixie cut, and I cried so hard in shame that you went out and bought fake pigtails and pinned them to my scalped head. Remember all the teachers parading me around and laughing?”

The phone rang. She had grown tired of typing and wanted a live chat.

“Everyone loved those little pigtails,” she said. “I always had cute hairdos for you and your sister.” Mama had worked as a hairstylist while Dad was in college. After birthing two babies, she left the business, but enjoyed practicing on us.

“I also remember my multi-color striped dress, and how you told the teacher in a voice loud enough for everyone in first grade to hear, that I’d had explosive diarrhea all morning and might need extra bathroom privileges.” I’d felt 18 pairs of eyes staring at my fanny in anticipation.

Mama gave off a little laugh, but wanted to discuss not scenes from first grade, but my actual first day of school. Back in the ’60s, most moms stayed home with the wee ones, so toddlers didn’t attend pre-schools or daycares, meaning there was no “warm-up” to prepare for the intense feelings of seeing a child exit the car and walk into a schoolhouse or kindergarten.

“I took you to the school,” she said, as we talked on the phone. “I had fixed you up so pretty, and you looked cute as a button. It was so hard to leave you, and I worried sick all day long about you adjusting. I kept thinking, ‘What is my baby doing in school?’”

Perhaps Mom was remembering the torment I endured in kindergarten, when the teacher called and said, “Mrs. Gambrell, Susan isn’t adjusting well to the experience and wonderment of kindergarten. She urinates 27 times per day.”

Well, after a trip to the kidney doctor who said it was nerves, I remember taking a little white pill before heading to Kiddie Ranch and falling asleep almost immediately, missing story and cookie time. In hindsight, I realize it was toddler Valium.

But back to the first day of first grade, slogging into school un-medicated.

Susan is pictured at the bottom row, second from the left.

I vaguely recall a dark-headed, crew-cut boy in the class named Cy Gasses. I swear that was his real name. I instantly fell in mad, crushing love. Oh, God. I was going to marry Cy, and my last name would sound like stomach problems. But that was fine. Just look at him!

At the end of the day, Mama and the other anxious parents waited in the pick-up line for us to burst through the doors.

“I just couldn’t wait to get my child from school,” Mama said, her voice tinged with the euphoria of her memory. “All of a sudden the doors opened.

You must have been the first one coming out, flailing your arms and saying, ‘Mama, Mama Mama. This little boy named Cy Gasses kissed me.’”

The ears of other moms perked up. I imagined they thought, “Well, at least my baby’s not a skank like Mrs. Gambrell’s little tart.”

“Everyone was laughing,” Mama said. “I was wondering if he kissed you on the cheek or the lips. I said, ‘Well, honey, where did he kiss you?’ And you said, ‘Behind the bushes.’”

Mama immediately grew worried and decided to go out and buy a G-rated picture book explaining the facts of life.

My younger sister and I threw fits of laughter at the pop-up pictures of a rooster and chicken enjoying “loving” relations.

I never touched another egg in my life.

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 Sophie AUGUST 2015 | 27

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and so they

GROW The clock just keeps on ticking… and all too soon, it’s time for school!

From the time they are born, our children are learning. With each new adventure, their world expands. As primary teachers, parents reap sweet benefits from sowing daily seeds of nurture and love bringing true joy in the milestones along life’s way.

The clock just keeps on ticking…and all too soon, it’s time for school! Equipping our children with a mind to learn, we send them off to continue on the path of education. Along with reading and writing, they cultivate the discipline of study with perseverance and find satisfaction and self-respect in work well done. The valuable investment that schoolteachers make is never to

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be forgotten, as the children travel through the instructional years of regulation, information, and inspiration.

Consistent encouragement is key for overall success as parents and teachers focus on the most important aspects of the journey for training a child in preparation for their future.

Just as arithmetic includes exponential multiplication, so a child learns by the examples set before them –- from what we do as well as what we say – enabling them to move forward in their individual roles to share and serve with an expanding ripple effect. We watch in amazement at their progress, thankful for the priceless opportunity to sow the powerful seeds of influence to make a positive difference in their world, resulting in a harvest of blessing for many! …and so we grow.

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CLAIRE’S BOOK REVIEW

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“A Work In Progress: A Memoir,” by Connor Franta (Atria/Keywords Press)

“A Work In Progress”

f you have no idea who Connor Franta is, you should. He is a Youtube entertainer. He makes videos for Youtube. His content ranges from funny games and challenges with friends to artsy empowering videos. And his newest achievement is having written a book. It may seem strange to read a memoir from someone only 22 years old. But Connor realizes he has a lot of life left to live and appropriately titled his book “A Work In Progress”.

Connor Franta’s memoir “A Work In Progress” is anything but. It’s chapters are engaging, at times humorous and even heartwarming. “A Work In Progress” feels more personal, like you are having a conversation with Connor. Even though it is a short read everyone can connect with him through his book. The book goes beyond the camera and lets Connor share his adventures in a new light. Though it’s not your traditional memoir.

“A Work In Progress” is more than just a collection of childhood stories, Connor goes further to talk about school, and friends, and living in a time where technology is so important, and coming to terms with yourself.

Along side Connor’s inspirational words the book is filled with clippings of old schoolwork and pictures.

The clippings and pictures in the book always have some connection to the words on the pages. They help the reader visually understand specific moments in Connor’s life.

“A Work In Progress” is a wonderful book that offers an honest look into the life of someone who is genuinely trying to live life happily every day. This book is filled with plenty of advice, but one of the largest overarching themes is life doesn’t wait.

I give it a 10 out of 10 stars!

Claire Martin is a rising senior at North Buncombe High School. She is an aspiring artist and current Stage Manager for her school’s theatre department.

She enjoys having discussions on books.

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BETTY’S BOOK REVIEW

“A Fine Romance”

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“A Fine Romance,” by Candice Bergen (Simon & Schuster)

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alk about a perfect beach book! Candice Bergen’s newest memoir picks up where her previous one, Knock Wood, left off. I know I am not the only Sophie reader who scheduled around her hit show Murphy Brown! This memoir covers those years as well as her relationships with her first husband Louis Malle, father of her daughter Chloe and Marshall Rose, whom she married after her first husband passed away.

Yes there is a lot of name dropping in the book, but I soon realized that these were just the real people she knew and hung out with as someone who grew up in Los Angeles with a show business father. I really enjoyed her descriptions of life with a very French and very famous film director husband…a peak inside of how the other half lives. At the same time, her state side life was almost normal, for a mom of a pre-schooler who is the biggest name in prime time TV! Reading this book was very much like sitting

down and reminiscing after a good dinner party with Candice Bergen. I was delighted that the sound of the “voice of the narrator” in my head was that of Ms. Bergen! I suspect that my copy of A Fine Romance will never see my home again, for all the neighbors who have asked to borrow it. While this is not a deep and meaningful book; it IS the perfect airplane, beach or waiting at the doctor’s office book. You will want to turn the next page just to see what happened next!

Betty Sharpless is a professional gardener and garden writer who loves to read for a living!

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HOME & GARDEN

Sweet Taste

of Summer Photograph by Tiffany Welsh

This Summer Fruit Cake recipe is the perfect way to capture the flavors of the season. It’s quick and easy and will make a perfect addition to your next cookout.

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Summer Fruit Cake 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 4 tbsp butter, softened 1 cup + 1 tsp sugar, divided 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla 5 oz container vanilla greek yogurt 2-3 fresh peaches, sliced 1 pint fresh blueberries

fluffy. Add eggs and beat 2-3 minutes more. Add vanilla and yogurt and continue beating until light and creamy, about 1 minute.

• With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients until just combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

• Arrange sliced peaches on top of batter. Fill remaining areas with blueberries.

Sprinkle with 1 tsp of sugar.

• Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda into a medium bowl.

• Bake for 45-60 minutes until edges are golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack, in pan, for at least 30 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream. Serve the day of baking, or refrigerate up to 2 days.

• In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter and 1 C sugar. Beat until light and

*You can substitute any summer fruit in place of the peaches and blueberries.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottoms of a 9 inch springform pan.

ANTIQUING IN BILTMORE Spend the day antiquing, and discover the treasures you’ve been searching for.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MEG’S MOVIE REVIEW

“Love & Mercy”

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ho doesn’t love a good biopic? I always enjoy learning about the lives of artists, politicians and other historical figures in a dramatic setting, and Lord knows the Academy likes it too. In this latest movie “Love & Mercy” about the life of Beach Boys’ front man Brian Wilson, his character is split between two actors: Paul Dano (“Little Miss Sunshine”) who plays the younger Wilson, and John Cusack (“Say Anything”) who plays Wilson as an adult.

There is plenty of meat to this story for both actors to chew on. In his youth, we find Wilson (Dano) breaking away from the standard pop-sound of the early Beach Boys albums, to create the Pet Sounds album, which is a little outside the norm to say the least. While brilliantly creative, we learn that Wilson’s work is a manifest of his inner psychological problems that have resulted from an abusive childhood, fear of letting down his family, and the always-helpful mind-altering drugs of the 70’s.

Flash forward to the early 1980’s, and we find Wilson (Cusack) a shattered man. He is over-medicated to the point of near-catatonia, forbidden to interact with his family, and being followed around by a bodyguard, as well as his psychologist/producer Dr. Eugene Landy, whose method of caring for Wilson is incredibly heavy-handed. Landy is played by the alwayswonderful Paul Giamatti (“Sideways”), who is fantastically-creepy and frightening in the role.

Despite Wilson’s sundry issues at this point in his life, he still manages to pick up a gorgeous blonde who is half his age. Enter carsaleswoman Melinda Ledbetter, played by Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games”). A very loopy Wilson comes into the dealership where Ledbetter works, attempting to buy a Cadillac, and she is able to see through the psychosis and sundry medications, to the man inside. So, we as the audience flash forward and back in time, following whether Young Wilson will be able to make sense of the music he hears in his head, or give in to his emotional demons; as well as whether or not Ledbetter will be able to pull Older Wilson back from the psychological edge before Landry gets complete control over him.

I have to admit, I mostly went to see the movie to watch Paul Dano strut his acting skills. I have always found him to be a thoroughly talented actor and was excited to hear all the accolades he was getting from the critics for his performance in “Love & Mercy.” While I do think his powerful performance in “There Will Be Blood” was better than this movie, I would still be

just fine with the Academy giving Dano an Oscar for his role in this. That kind of thing seems to happen all the time in Hollywood: when an actor gets acknowledgement for what is really one of the lesser performances of their career, and no one disputes it because we all saw their great performances that they didn’t receive awards for, often because of political reasons. Denzel Washington getting the Best Lead Actor Oscar for “Training Day” instantly springs to mind as a prime example of this.

I really like John Cusack as an actor, and hate to say that he is completely out-shined by the 31-year old Dano in “Love & Mercy.” It’s difficult not to compare them, as actors, because they are actually playing variations of the same part.

Dano does a lot of his own singing in the style of Wilson and plays the piano for the role. During a scene in which Young Wilson is trying to coordinate an entire room full of orchestra members by working with each of them individually, it’s hard to not know who the real star of this movie is. Cusack’s performance is good, and he certainly seems properly out-of-it throughout the film, while simultaneously managing to be loveable and attractive to Banks’ character. Banks also does an excellent job in one of her first serious roles, since becoming an A-lister, though her performance may be overshadowed by her vivacious 1980’s outfits.

I found the movie very interesting and wellput-together (though a bit slow at parts). The performances are strong, and it cannot help but have a phenomenal soundtrack thanks to the wide range of music of the period, mostly that of the Beach Boys. I give “Love & Mercy” 8 out of 10 stars.

“I have to admit, I mostly went to see the movie to watch Paul Dano strut his acting skills.”

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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.

REAL MEN READ SOPHIE Chris Asbill

• Media and Events Technician for UNC-Asheville • Enjoys pressing buttons, turning knobs, and drinking mint juleps • A graduate of the UNCA Literature Department • Loves to read, enjoys cooking and music • Loves reading, theatre and follows college basketball • Plays guitar, bass and washboard with bands in the Asheville and Brevard areas • Decision to move to the area: “I was in love with Asheville from the moment I arrived.”

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NATIONAL PEACH MONTH

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SAT-SUN, AUG 1-2 LEAF Downtown AVL Pack Square Park Sat: 12 Noon-10 PM Sun: 10pm‑6pm LEAF Community Arts announces the 1st annual LEAF Downtown AVL filled with music, art, workshops, great food and drinks and family activities. theleaf.org

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THURS-SAT, AUG 6-8 7PM 88th Mountain Dance & Folk Festival Diana Wortham Theatre Since 1928, the nation’s longest running folk festival featuring a different show each night. folkheritage.org

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Cheer on the Blue Ridge Roller Girls as they go up against the Chicago Outfit. blueridgerollergirls.com SAT, AUG 8 10AM-4PM Up, Up & Away!

Buncombe County Sports Park 9th annual model airplane show featuring air show, displays and more!

For more info: 828-250-4269 or jay. nelson@buncombecounty.org

FRI-SUN, AUG 7-9 Mountain Flow Fest New Mountain AVL 3 days of workshops in hoopdance, poi, staves, buugeng, bellydance and yoga. mountainflowfest.com

Biltmore Village Arts & Crafts Show Cathedral of All Souls, Biltmore Village Sat: 10am‑7pm, Sun: 12pm‑5pm The 43rd annual outdoor fair continues a long tradition of bringing highquality crafts to Biltmore Village. newmorninggallerync.com SAT, AUG 1 11AM-4PM Open Studios at Grovewood Grovewood Gallery Go behind-the-scenes and take a free, self-guided tour of the artist studios on the historic Grovewood grounds (adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn). grovewood.com or 828.253.7651

FRI & SAT, AUG 7 & 8 9-5PM Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Town Square, Burnsville With 200 juried crafts created by artisans from across the Blue Ridge, this event is a craft shopper’s paradise. Watch artisans at work, enjoy lunch, live music, other entertainment & more! yanceychamber. com/craft-fair

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FRI-SUN, AUG 7-29 7:30PM Richard III Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, Montford The Montford Park Players will present Shakespeare’s “Richard III” set in an unnamed surveillance state at an unnamed time period. The story revolves around the actions of the plotting king and other men, and also brings the stories of three prominent women to the forefront. montfordparkplayers.org

Riverfest French Broad River Park, Asheville Family-friendly event with lots of activities for kids & the famous Anything that Floats water parade. Music, food trucks & lots of fun! 1-6pm. riverlink.org

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Blue Ridge Roller Girls US Cellular Center 5pm: BR French Broads vs Chicago Outfit B 7pm: BR All Stars vs Chicago Outfit A

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SAT-SUN, AUG 8-9 Sourwood Festival Downtown Black Mountain Sat:9am – 8pm; Sun: 9am – 5pm Vendors, music, dancing, arts & crafts, super food, kid’s rides and games, face painting, honey and bee demos and more. sourwoodfestival.com WED-SAT, AUG 12-15 Laugh Your Asheville Off August 12 - Famous Showcase #1 8pm Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy August 13 - Famous Showcase #2 8pm

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August 14 - Famous Showcase #3 8pm August 15 - Famous Showcase #4 7pm August 15 - Famous Showcase #5 9:30pm Diana Wortham Theatre The largest comedy festival in the Southeast featuring 50+ stand-up comedians and performers from around the country. laughyourashevilleoff.com FRI-SAT, AUG 14-15 5Point Film Festival Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Two day celebration of art, community and short adventure films including special guests, live performance, and a few surprises. 5pointfilm.org/asheville FRI-SAT, AUG 14-15 Dirty Dancing Festival Morse Park Meadows, Lake Lure Friday - Lakeside Screening 7-10pm Saturday - Dance Festival 9am-4pm Friday night family movie screening and all day Saturday festival with live bands, dance performances & lessons, beer & wine garden, games, food & craft vendors, and of course the infamous Lake Lift Competition! dirtydancingfestival.com SAT, AUG 15 7PM Hot August Night 5K Montford Recreation Center 5K race through beautiful historic Montford. $20 for 12 and over; $15 for 11 and under. 828-253-3714 SAT-SUN, AUG 15-16 Come to Leicester Studio Tour Various locations, Leicester Scenic driving tour of 17 different artist studios in the Leicester area. For participating artists and maps, visit cometoleicester.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK AUGUST 7, 5-8PM : DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE ARTS DISTRICT pictured: Invisible Assassin by Andy Herod at Horse & Hero

CARL SANDBURG HOUSE FREE TOUR DAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

Asheville Fashion Week

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SUN, AUG 16 12-5PM Veganfest Pack Square Park A celebration of compassionate living including food samples, giveaways, great speakers, beer, music, and more - all with free admission. Proceeds to benefit Brother Wolf. bwar.org/events/veganfest

Learn how hops are grown with one of the first commercial growers of hops in NC. Afterwards, sample the product at nearby Lookout Brewing Co. in Black Mountain. hopnblueberryfarm.com SAT, AUG 22 2-5PM Mountain Brew Fest Downtown Hendersonville Craft beer festival that will be the first of its kind for Hendersonville. Festival goers are invited to enjoy beer from the area’s top brewers, music, food and fellowship. mountainbrewfest.com

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Asheville Wine & Food Festival August 20 - Elixir 6-8pm MHCC Event Center, 227 Cumberland Ave August 21 - SWEET 8-10pm Historic Grove Arcade, One Page Ave August 22 - Grand Tasting 1-5pm US Cellular Center 87 Haywood Ave Serving up the best bites and sips that Asheville has to offer. ashevillewineandfood.com .

FRI & SAT, AUG 21-22 Cruso Quilt Show Cruso Community Center Fri:10am – 6pm; Sat: 10am – 4 pm Over 150 Quilts by regional quilters, family heirloom & quilts for sale. Vendors, sewing machine service/repair & scissor sharpening, Silent Auction, Basket Mania, Demos & Food. Free. (828) 648-5633 SAT, AUG 22 1-2:30PM Annual Hop Harvest Tour Hop’n Blueberry Farm, Black Mountain

The Jacob Higginbotham Show Magnetic 375 (375 Depot Street) Solo play set in Asheville telling the story of a strange little man who has the bizarre habit of making spontaneous marriage proposals. Performances Thursday Saturday. themagnetictheatre.org

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SUN, AUG 23 3:30-5:30PM exCHANGE: Building Community Through Creative Collaboration Roots + Wings Creative Campus Arts For Life and Roots + Wings School of Art and Design announce the opening date of their collaborative, communitythemed art exhibition. artsforlifenc.org

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SUN, AUG 23 2-5PM WNC Battle of the Burger The Salvage Station, Asheville Nominated restaurants compete for the title of Best Burger in WNC. Bring your appetite! kellyddenson.wix.com/battleof-the-burger SAT, AUG 29 5-8PM SOIREE Hickory Nut Gap Farm Music, food, and farm tour held in conjunction with Heritage & Home: Photographs of Hickory Nut Gap Farm, an exhibition by photographer Ken Abbott. ashevilleart.org SAT, AUG 29 10AM-3PM Asheville Zombie Float French Broad River 2.25 mile float with goal of breaking the world record for most tubers in a body of water. Shuttle, food and drink. ashevillegreenworks.org SUN, AUG 30 8AM Gran Fondo Cycling event starting in Asheville with varying countryside courses, offering 3 different distance options - 110 mi, 60 mi, and 30 mi. Ride together or race with your friends! granfondonationalchampionshipseries.com SUN, AUG 30 10AM-6PM Organicfest Pack Square Park Organicfest was created to spotlight, connect and share the rich organic community of farmers, artists and businesses. Music, food, vendors, parade & more! organicfest.org

ashevillefashionweekusa.com THE KICKOFF EVENT Wednesday, August 5; 5-7pm Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St Celebrating our Design Community and the Fashion Arts in Asheville. Sponsored by Gage Models & Talent Agency featuring music and runway with local artists and models performing a sneak peek of the runway events to follow. $35 THE EMERGING MODEL RUNWAY & READY TO WEAR EVENT Thursday, August 6; 6–9pm Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Young models take the runway 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Fashion Designer Showcase General Admission, $45; VIP – Guaranteed 1st or 2nd Row seating, $75 - LIMITED, must be prepurchased, not available at door.

FASHION IN FILM & EMERGING DESIGNER RUNWAY SHOWS Friday, August 7: 6– 9pm The Mill Room, 66 Asheland Ave Doors open at 6:00 pm for Accessories Showcase & Fashion in Film 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Emerging Designer Runway General Admission, $45; VIP – Guaranteed 1st or 2nd Row seating, $75 - LIMITED, must be prepurchased, not available at door.

GRAND FINALE RUNWAY EVENTS Saturday, August 8: Doors Open at 3pm Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St 3:00pm: Doors Open 4:00pm: Children & Emerging Model / Teen Fashion Runway 6:00 – 8:00pm: Cocktails & Jazz 8:00pm: Grand Finale Couture Runway Show General Admission, $45; VIP – Guaranteed 1st or 2nd Row seating, $75 - LIMITED, must be prepurchased, not available at door.

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ONGOING EVENTS

SPRUCE STREET MARKET Saturdays; 11am-5-pm Spruce St & College, Downtown Asheville Weekly artist vending area with a full range of handmade arts and crafts - no two Saturdays will look alike! sprucestreetmarket.com

BILTMORE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES August 8-29; 8pm Biltmore Estate An outdoor concert series in an incomparable setting. Enjoy an eclectic variety of music under the sunset and canopy of stars. Performers include: Natalie Cole, Peabo Bryson, Counting Crows, ZZ Top, Blues Traveler, The Four Tops! biltmore.com SHINDIG ON THE GREEN Saturdays, August 15,22,29; 7-10pm Pack Square Park A joyously spontaneous celebration of traditional & old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers & cloggers on summer Saturday evenings. Stage show & informal jam sessions. Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blankets, family & friends. folkheritage.org or (828)258-6101 x345

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FIBER ARTS ALLIANCE First Tuesday of the month; 12 noon West Asheville Presbyterian Church 690 Haywood Rd Open to anyone interested in any form of fiber arts. No membership requirements.

Bring bag lunch. For info, call 683-6563 LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays; 6:30pm-8pm 1439 Merrimon Ave Free weekly support group for adults managing the challenges of cancer, diabetes, heart disease & autoimmune diseases. For more info call Lauren Griffin, LPC at 386-801-2606, WildPrecious.Life HOOP JAM Tuesdays through Labor Day; 5:30-7:30pm Pritchard Park Asheville Hoops provides jammin tunes, hula hoops for all to use & a positive event promoting movement, creativity, dance &

FUN! Family friendly and a great way to put play in your kids day. ashevilledowntown.org DAAD FIRST FRIDAYS First Friday of every month; 5-8pm Downtown Asheville Art District Explore 23 galleries & museums featuring changing exhibitions, opening receptions, artist talks & demonstrations all located within a half mile radius in the Downtown Asheville Art District. April through December. ashevilledowntowngalleries.org

HOMEGROWN IN PRITCHARD Thursdays through August 27; 6-8pm Pritchard Park Join 98.1 the RIVER for a FREE concert series in Downtown Asheville. Each week a new local musician will perform with an opening set from some of Asheville’s favorite buskers. August 28: Molly Rose (of Underhill Rose). ashevilledowntown.org

DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 3rd Friday of the month, 5-9pm N. Lexington Avenue Free outdoor concert at N. Lexington Avenue and I-240. $2 wristbands for beer. August 21: Tony Furtado Band & Brushfire Stankgrass ashevilledowntown.org HER NOBEL WORDS Through March 2016; 11am -5pm aSHEville Museum An exhibit on the 16 women to have won the Nobel Peace Prize. These women fought to make the world a better place and were honored for their incredible achievements by the Nobel Committee. These are their words. aSHEvillemuseum.com NO TASTE LIKE HOME: WILD FOOD ADVENTURES Daily; 9:30am - 12:30pm Ready to go WILD? Join us on a trip “off the eaten path.” You’ll learn how to SAFELY gather edible wild plants, mushrooms, and other “extreme cuisine.” 828-209-8599 or notastelikehome.org FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS 4th Fridays through September; 5:30-9pm Shops at Reynolds Village, N. Merrimon Ave Family-friendly block party with live music, face painting, local artist vendors, and popular local food trucks. Outdoors. Free. All ages.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

DOUBLE EDGE SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR Sunday, August 2; 1-5pm British-American School Gymnasium, 7000 Endhaven Ln, Charlotte Learn tools to save your life in the moment of chaos. Self defense & core fitness instructor: Dr. Richard Howell, Black Belt, 5th Degree in Karakido Martial Arts, with additional training in Commando Krav Maga, Integrated Combative Concepts & Target Focus Training. doubleedgeselfdefense.com

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS WORKSHOPS August 12-16 Camp Daniel Boone, Canton 4 day workshop series for women teaching and sharing skills. The camp sits at the base of Cold Mountain, bordering the Pisgah National Forest & Shining Rock Wilderness Area with endless hiking trails. womenswildernessworkshops.com LADIES WORKOUT ASHEVILLE Classes Mon-Sat from 6:30am - 6:45pm 802 Fairview Rd #1000

Classes include: ZUMBA, Kickboxing, Spinning®, Choreographed Step, CoreTraining, Bootcamp, Yoga & More! Circuit & Cardio Equipment, Free Weights, Traditional Sauna, Far-Infrared Sauna, Thermal Massage Migun Bed, FREE Child Care, Personal Training, Nutrition & More! ladiesworkoutasheville.com EDITING & REVISING YOUR OWN WORK August 15; 10am - 4pm The Writers Workshop w/ Karen Ackerson Writers of fiction & non-fiction will learn how to edit and revise works before submitting to an agent or publisher.

Techniques will be taught on how to grab interest by eliminating unnecessary details, building tension, and fine-tuning dialogue and descriptions. twwoa.org HANDS ON! A CHILDREN’S GALLERY 318 N. Main St, Hendersonville Hands On! offers an affordable, educational and fun way to spend the day with your children, grandchildren, and students ages 1 – 10. This is a safe gathering place where kids can be kids while learning is nurtured.

For a list of classes go to handsonwnc.org

LAUREL CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA Thursday, August 6; 9:30am-12pm Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Rd, Horse Shoe, NC The chapter’s monthly meeting starts with a short business meeting, then Sandy Washington will teach a Hapsburg lace bookmark class. Contact Carol Foster 828686-8298 or Janet Stewart 828-5759195.

YOGALATES Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center Mondays: 12-1pm A blend of mind-body strength, balance, core and flexibility movements with clear, compassionate instruction for all levels.

Movements are done in sitting, lying and standing positions. Mats provided. $8 per class. rehab.pardeehospital.org

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA Monday-Sunday, Hourly classes, 8 Brookdale Rd. Suite A A donation based yoga center offering yoga classes, special community events, teacher trainings, student immersions and workshops. All classes are FREE with a suggested donation of $5-$15 for those able to pay. ashevillecommunityyoga.com WOMEN’S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CLASSES OnTrack WNC Offices 50 S French Broad Ave, Asheville The Women’s Financial Empowerment Center provides OnTrack WNC’s full range of financial counseling & education services with a women-centered approach, responding to women’s unique needs & perspectives, to help you reach your financial goals. Most classes are free. Preregistration is required for all classes. Call 828-255-5166 to register. ontrackwnc.org

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