Sophie june 2015

June 2015

From Sporty To Sophisticated Morgan’s Prom Makeover

Susan Reinhardt Celebrates Her Dad SophieMagazine.com

Father’s Day With 3 Generations

Cooking With Beer

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June 2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

16 Real Men Read Sophie

ndy Hale, certified specialist of A wine at Metro Wines enjoys the articles in Sophie.

Daddy’s Day

Susan Reinhardt has many reasons to celebrate her father this month.

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Morgan Ballard receives a

Debi Manfre finds out that beer can be a great addition to many recipes including desserts.

rom Sporty To F Sophisticated

Cooking With Beer

dreamy prom makeover.

The BrewHoppers Guide To WNC

Carson Kressley

Amy McCallie interviews the fashion expert.

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Dr. Stan, Josh and Will Welch model clothes from Rei Asheville.

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11 Women Of WNC

aptured by photographer C Jennifer Mesk.

12 Inspiring Women

Carrie Harder spotlights

inspiring women from around the world.

Run For The Paws

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue fund raiser event photos.

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I mpacting Generations

Melanie Star Scot

Local filmmaker talks to Meg Hale Brunton about chasing her dreams.

A helpful list to get you started.

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Men’s Summer Staples

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Looking for inspiration to take

your home meals up at notch, check out “Farmer & Chef” by Debby Maugans & Christine Skyes Lowe.

36 Meg’s Movie Review

Standout staple pieces to make his summer wardrobe put-together.

Meg gives “Ex_Machina a 7 out of 10 stars.

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Garden Bloomers Betty Sharpless mimicks her Dad by planting her way into perpetuity.

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Things To Do

An expanded monthly calendar of activities around WNC.

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MAKEOVER

From Sporty To Sophisticated Morgan Ballard participates in our 2015 Sophie Prom Makeover!

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Written and coordinated by Angela Ramsey

n the midst of choosing a college, studying for exams, and participating in numerous sporting games and practices, Morgan (like so many other of her peers) found herself looking forward to an exciting evening of fun...prom night! As one of the most memorable parts of high school, Sophie Magazine understands the importance every detail makes and wanted to give one special young lady the night of her dreams!

ALL CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES & MAKEUP PROVIDED BY: Merle Norman of Asheville 80 South Tunnel Road Suite 100 • Asheville, NC 28805 828-299-7403 •mnprom.com Makeup artist: Christina Robinson.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Stephanie Parris 828.450.1024 parrisphotographync.wix.com/parris PHOTO SHOOT LOCATION: Young Life Windy Gap 120 Coles Cove Rd. • Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-7187

Morgan’s dress: Sherri Hill Beaded Bodice Gown with Iridescent Chiffon Skirt

From “promposals” to shopists created a look that was both ping for fashionable formal wear, beautiful and carefree. prom has become Then, it was back significantly more to Merle Norman to The girls in extravagant in recent have her makeup the boutique years. According to applied like a mea nationwide survey ticulous work of art. treated her like conducted by Visa, Usually found on the a princess... the typical American volleyball court in household spends an athletic wear and a average of $919 on high school’s ponytail, Morgan was pleased to most anticipated night. show her sophisticated side.

From the planning of when, Finally, it was time for the big where, who, and what (to wear), reveal. She met her friends at the much goes into the scheduled days serene Young Life Windy Gap prior to the big event. Thankfully, Camp in Weaverville for photos, we enlisted a team of experts to asand then they were off! After all sist us in creating Morgan’s perfect of the planning and preparation, “prom makeover”. prom night quickly comes and Merle Norman of Asheville gengoes, but good memories made erously provided all clothing and with great friends go on to last a accessories for both Morgan and lifetime. her date. The girls in the boutique treated her like a princess as she tried on dress after dress in a variety of styles and colors ranging from sweet strapless ball gowns in soft hues, to flowy chiffon floor lengths covered in jewel-toned crystals. The gorgeous gowns certainly made it difficult to pick just one, but in the end…only one made Morgan’s face light up just by slipping it on. The dress chosen was created by Sherri Hill, one of the season’s most exclusive designers. Like a Cinderella story, matching shoes and crystal earrings were paired with the gown to complete the look.

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Carson Kressley Written by Amy McCallie

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ashion expert Carson Kressley, best known for his role on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, was recently in Asheville for the Grand Opening of the Asheville Outlets. Local fashionista and Carson fan, Amy McCallie, had an opportunity to talk with him about the current trends and “How to Look Good Naked”.

It’s really nice to meet you. You’re such an inspiration. So, I just wanted to get an idea of what the trends are, it looks like gingham and floral?

First of all, what’s really cool is that there’s a place like Asheville Outlets where you can actually get all of the trend pieces and not spend a fortune because there’s nothing that’s more of a buzz kill than wanting to update your look and then you look in the store and you’re like, “I could have bought a car for that.”

So, I love the affordability. I think some of the key trends we saw were boho chic, kind of like what you’re doing - tie dye, vintage prints, fringe, fringy handbags, floppy kind of 1970’s glam hats...that’s one big, strong trend we saw. Another is global chic, a kind of cousin to boho chic, which is these really ethnic global prints, ikat prints, a lot of black and white, a lot of woven textures in the heels of shoes and in handbags. Romantic laces, done in notso-traditional silhouettes, not that buttoned-down “wear to a wedding” kind of lace – it’s a little bit more flowy and relaxed. Another trend I love is color

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and we’re still seeing a lot of these really saturated bright colors and we’re calling them the citrus family, like a deep, hot pink grapefruit, a bright lemon, a sunny tangerine.

The model with those pieces looked fantastic. [Note: model referenced wore a pink dress, orange heels, and carried a yellow bag.]

Didn’t it look great all together? And like we said in the show, you don’t have to wear all of it together at once, if you’re not a big fan of color, you can just have a pop of color in your bag or in a shoe, which looks great no matter what your size, shape, or age. What else is big?

Menswear - it’s all about tailoring and so things aren’t big and baggy and oversized, they’re a little bit more lean, a 60’s “Mad Men” kind of feeling and then having fun with the guy’s accessories...maybe, instead of doing a traditional white dress shirt for a special occasion, do a gingham or a little floral.

Those are all the trends we hit on today. Take those trends that work for you and embrace them and incorporate them into your wardrobe... and the ones that don’t – if you don’t look great in the black and white, then don’t do the black and white trend. If you don’t look great in a pop of color, then maybe just do the shoe. It’s about making these trends work for you.

What’s your number one piece of fashion advice you would give to someone? My number one piece of advice is to always be your self.

I think sometimes people get so caught up in the trends that they don’t look like themselves anymore. Make the trends work for you and own it and really I think that it’s the goal of everybody to have personal style and that comes from just wearing the things that you love and making them work.

What inspired you to get involved with fashion? I grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and it was not a very glamorous place or town, but it was the 70’s...my mom always looked really put together and very glamorous, so I think as a little kid, I was like, “wow, this is really cool”.

I love how you can change who you are by just changing your outfit and I think clothing has tremendous power for transformation - I saw that growing up. I loved clothing. I loved putting together outfits. The first day of kindergarten everyone was wearing Osh Kosh B’Gosh and I had a plaid Michael Kors [type] blazer on before there even was Michael Kors.

That’s amazing. I love it! So I just really, really enjoy it [fashion]. Being able to turn into a career, as a designer and also as a stylist, you get to actually share that information with people. You can show how just a couple of simple changes can really change your whole look, which changes your attitude and can make you more successful and can help you get the girl or get the job, so I think clothing is a really important thing, actually.

Well, I want to say I loved you in “How to Look Good Naked”.

Because, you made everybody feel like a million bucks and I thought that was really powerful, especially for curvy girls like myself. I think it’s really important that we tell people that everybody has a different shape and there’s not one that’s ideal. I think sometimes the media and advertisers are all about models who are skinny and six feet tall and, you know, they’re all basically 15 years old from Yugoslavia and no one looks like that. Even if they really did look like that, they’ve still been airbrushed. So it’s great to have a variety of standards of beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and beauty also doesn’t mean perfection.

It means, minimizing your flaws and feeling great about yourself, but also celebrating who you are.

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BE WHATEVER KIND OF WOMAN YOU WANT TO BE

Melanie Star Scot Written by Meg Hale Brunton

Local Filmmaker, Melanie Star Scot on chasing dreams, never giving up, and the power of positive thinking.

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elanie Scot’s life has changed dramatically in the past ten years.

At age 49, she began her career as a filmmaker, a dream that she had previously thought to be unattainable.

As a small child, Scot had a fascination with Hollywood films. Brought up in the Asheville area, she remembers riding the bus to the Plaza Theater to watch movies over and over for a dime. She would also hang sheets and blankets as curtains around her childhood home, creating stages to perform scenes that she had written..

Scot’s father, George Anderson, was also a fan of the silver screen. He even went to Hollywood in the 1950’s, with his sights set on becoming an actor. After a bad motorcycle accident though, he decided to abandon film and go into broadcasting. He became a successful radio dj with his own show in Anderson, SC and was quite the local celebrity. By the time Melanie turned five though, her family had lost most of its money and she grew up very poor, often living without running water or heat.

So, when she began preparing for her future, Scot felt it was important to take the safe route. She studied business in school and got a corporate job. “The higher I climbed the corporate ladder,” Scot says, “the less I liked the view.” Then, her health began declining. She was diagnosed with extreme Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, which sometimes would render her bed-ridden for extended periods. She divorced from her husband at the time, lost her job, and was home-schooling her son David Topp. In 2001, Scot says, “I was broken in every way- physically, financially, spiritually.”

It was at this point in her life that she started practicing positive thinking and applying those principles to her life. “I am a believer in the Law of Attraction,” Scot explains, “and I believe we get back what we put out.”

So, she quit smoking, started a low impact exercise regiment that included Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and changed up her diet to have more of a focus on natural and organic foods. By 2008, she had lost weight and dramatically lessened the frequency and intensity of the painful flare-ups caused by her ailments. It was also at this time that David’s interest in acting went from a passion to a potential career. Scot says that she always knew he was a performer, and encouraged him to pursue it if he was serious about it. He took classes at Flat Rock Playhouse, got a professional agent at 14, and was cast in a film put out by the Hallmark Channel called “The Shunning”.

Since David was a minor, Scot was always on the sets with him, and was always helping out with whatever there was to do there. “I’ve been everything from camera assistant, to caterer, to slate girl!” Scot laughs, adding that she knew when she walked onto her first real film set with David, that she still had the film-making bug. “Nothing I have ever done makes me feel as euphoric as being on a film set.”

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In 2010, a retired Paramount Pictures executive, named Duane A. Sikes, contacted Scot. He had seen David in “The Shunning” and wanted to work with him. So, he asked if Scot had any scripts she was interested in working. At the time, a friend of Scot’s had written a Civil War drama, called “The Box” that she was trying to get produced. Scot pitched the script to Sikes and he gave her the greenlight to direct it and start filming.

Scot spent five months in pre-production, researching and coordinated the costumes, props, cast and film locations. They shot the film in only seven days in Gerton, Fairview, and Asheville, NC. “The Box” went on to win the Bronze Telly award for Excellence in Non-public Broadcasting, and David won the Young Artist award for Best Performance in a Short Film for his dual roles as Levi and Tristan.

Of Sikes faith in her, Scot says “He enjoys finding new talent, both actors and directors,” adding that, “He took a chance on us with ‘The Box’, and once he saw the quality, there was no hesitation and he said ‘let’s make another one.’” This was the birth of Topp Scot Productions. The team went on to make a second film about addiction, called “Quitter,” this time with a screenplay that Scot herself had written.

Her third film, which just premiered last month, is called “Sangria Lift”.

It follows the story of a car that has been stolen, and the owner who fears it is lost forever. Scot said that she got the idea when David’s car actually was stolen, while they were living in Los Angeles and was found a few days later, almost untouched. A friend of hers commented on what the car would say if it could talk, and the idea for “Sangria Lift” came to light.

Scot has just begun submitting “Sangria Lift” to film festivals, where it will be shown for the next two years. In the meantime, she has already begun developing her next film, which is the story of a strong woman and is titled “Phoenix 454”. Scot says about film-making, “I can’t stop - I AM a phoenix; I’ve been reborn!”

For more information on Topp Scot Productions, or “Sangria Lift,” visit their Facebook pages: facebook.com/toppscotproductions and facebook. com/SangriaLift.

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Photographed by JENNIFER MESK, humansofasheville.net

“If you could go back in time and change one thing what would that be?”

“I’ve thought about it before and I would have said I wish I hadn’t left where I used to live but I’m in an awesome spot right now. If I changed the past then I might not be who I am now.”

“My daughter inspires me, she’s 9. She’s pretty spectacular. She’s really out of the box and a free thinker. My family, my writing, I’m a screenwriter.

Asheville is inspiring. I came here to get sober, I’m coming up on my 10 year anniversary. It’s amazing and really wonderful. I feel like this town was what I needed. I didn’t feel like that elsewhere.”

“Being that you are co-owner of MOJO’s Kitchen, have you faced any challenges being a business owner?”

“There are challenges I guess because I’m a mom. I try to balance my professional life running the restaurant and make sure I have enough time to be a mother to my son and not let this overtake everything because it’s very easy for that to happen. The restaurant is open all day and all night, we’re here a lot. It has been the biggest challenge, otherwise it’s doing what we love to do and trying to keep doing it and making it better. It really helps that my son is very empathetic. I’ve been very blessed to have a child like him. He has suggested as he gets older that he’d like to help more and learn certain things. We let him help sometimes when he’s off of school, he helps in the kitchen. He knows it’s a family business and my hope is that I will have something to leave to him through this experience.

Whether it’s him gaining business knowledge or even just taking over the restaurant eventually. This is our life’s work here.”

“What do you feel you’re most grateful for?”

“I’m really happy to be here in Asheville. I’ve been here for a while. I feel like I’ve really found my home here, my family.

I’m surrounded by beautiful, creative, inspiring people. I’m in constant awe because of it.”

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WOMEN IN WNC HISTORY

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n 1920, Lillian Exum Clement became the first woman elected to state office in not only North Carolina, but in the whole Southeast. Her election came just prior to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, allowing women to vote.

Clement’s father was hired by George Vanderbilt to work at the Biltmore Estate in 1907, moving the family to Asheville from the North Fork Valley near Black Mountain. Though as a woman she was unable to attend university, Clement was encouraged

by Vanderbilt’s wife, Edith, to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. Working days at the Buncombe County sheriff’s office, Clement studied law at night under the tutelage of two prominent local attorneys.

“Brother Exum” (as she was called by her male colleagues) passed the bar exam with flying colors in 1916 and just about a year later became the first woman in NC to open her own law practice. It was not long before she won her first case, and ultimately announced her plans to run for office.

During her tenure of only one term, Clement in-

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Written by Carrie Harder

troduced 17 bills – 16 of which became law, including a bill that allowed women abandoned by their husbands to get a divorce after five years rather than ten. She was also a dedicated supporter of the Lindley Training School, a home for “unwed mothers and delinquent girls”, and pushed diligently for the institution to become state-supported.

Shortly after being sworn into office, she married Elias Eller Stafford, a reporter with the Asheville Citizen. She did not run for a second term, but remained active as a lawyer, an advocate for women, and a founding member of the local chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation.

In 1923, Clement Stafford gave birth prematurely to a daughter, Nancie. Sadly, Clement’s health deteriorated, and in 1925, she died of pneumonia.

Today, a state-wide independent political committee, dedicated to electing pro-choice progressive women to North Carolina public office, is called “Lillian’s List” in her honor.

Photo via Pack Memorial Library

You Have to Start a Thing: Lillian Exum Clement Stafford

“I know that years from now there will be many other women in politics, but you have to start a thing.”

WOMEN IN THE NEWS

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Reaches Out to Other Widows Written by Carrie Harder

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acebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has taken to a familiar platform to reach out to grieving widows - social media.

After the unexpected death last month of her husband, 47-year old SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg, Sandberg received a flood of comments and posts from people expressing their sympathy and condolences. Sandberg graciously thanked friends and family for their support in an emotional elegy posted on her own Facebook page following Goldberg’s memorial service. She noted that even in this, the darkest time of her life, she was still eternally grateful for they time they had together. “We had 11 truly joyful years of the deepest love, happiest marriage, and truest partnership that I could imagine... He gave me the experience of being deeply understood, truly supported and completely and utterly

loved – and I will carry that with me always. Most importantly, he gave me the two most amazing children in the world.”

Sandberg knows she is not alone in her grief and posted, “this is a club that no one wants to join... and my heart goes out to the many women around the world who have experienced this loss, too.”

Facebook has confirmed that Sandberg will be returning to work, though on a modified schedule. She will be working while her two young children are in school during the day and will not be traveling for work until further notice.

Mr. Goldberg was known for his dedicated support of his wife’s efforts to promote equal pay and treatment for women in the workplace.

Sheryl Sandberg with late husband David Goldberg.

Photo courtesy of Sandberg’s Facebook page.

Sandberg has said that he was vital in helping her meet her own career goals while also raising two children. At a conference in 2011, she stated, “The most important career choice you’ll make is who you marry. I have an awesome husband, and we’re 50/50.”

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On Sunday, April 26th, everyone and their best friend turned out to Fletcher Park to attend the annual Run for the Paws to support Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. With 500 participants, spaces were sold out for people and their pups. The event featured a 5K for competitive and recreational runners and their dogs, followed by a 1 mile walk for those who preferred a more leisurely stroll with their pet. The top time (18:26) was held by Joel Johnson. The event also featured a Wagging Wellness Fair, where socially conscientious business owners and organizations set up vendor and information booths and got to know their community, both the two and four-legged members of it. Though the day was slightly chilly and overcast, a fun time was had by all. The event raised over $20,000 for BWAR. 14 | Sophie JUNE 2015

Ashley DeJong snacks on a cookie after her run with her dog Abbey Road.

Heather Polechio, owner of Mindful Mutz Dog Training, with her dog Otchot.

Chris Brunton with his dog Marlowe, getting ready for their run.

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Andy Hale

REAL MEN READ SOPHIE Andy is a Certified Specialist of Wine at Metro Wines, as well as co-founder and director of the Asheville School of Wine. He moved to Asheville in 2012 from Charleston, SC where he was a restaurant Sommelier. He leads/teaches multiple wine courses in the Asheville area, including the Blind Tasting League of Asheville, staff wine-training at local restaurants, and a 6-week wine course at UNCA’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

He married his wife, Christina, in Fall of 2013.

Andy’s hobbies include hiking with his dog Sophie, bee-keeping and homebrewing. He greatly enjoys the challenge of helping his customers find the perfect pairing of wine to go with whatever they are preparing for their meal.

We know that men read Sophie, so send a photo of your man reading Sophie to writer@sophiemagazine.com, and you may see your photo published in the magazine!

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CONCERNING OUR COMMUNITY Keynon Lake: My Daddy Taught Me That...

Working with Buncombe County Child Protective Services for the past 11 years, Keynon Lake has become passionate about helping to nurture and develop young men in Asheville.

In 2012, as a tribute to his father, Lake published My Daddy Taught Me Photo courtesy of mydaddytaughtmethat.org That..., a book that speaks to the need for active and committed fathers in single parent homes as well as challenges men, both young and old, to become better role models for the next generation of marginalized youth and young males.

The book served as the foundation for which the nonprofit program My Daddy Taught Me That‌ was designed. The program, designed for adolescents 12-19 years of age, meets several times per week at a local community center to share experiences and encourage good life choices.

Soon, Echo Mountain Recording Studio will begin sponsoring a music program where the kids enrolled in MDTMT can learn all about the music business from production to engineering.

To provide support or learn more about the program, visit mydaddytaughtmethat.org

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CHIMING IN

Daddy’s Day Written by Susan Reinhardt I have many reasons to celebrate my father this month.

Yes, there’s Father’s Day, but most importantly, Daddy turns 80 this month.

Growing up with him wasn’t always easy, but he had such a way about him, including his unique punishments, that I look back on my childhood and shake my head, even laugh out loud.

When my sister and I were naughty little girls, Dad would whip out a long, snake-like leather belt. He’d loop it, snap it hard and scare the ungovernable right out of us. Most of the time, he didn’t use it. Instead, he’d hand us a rake and force us into child labor. To this day, I refuse to do yard work.

Everyone loves my father. Yes, in my opinion, he watches too much on Fox News, can be right harsh on what he calls “Those non-Christian liberals,” but he’s a man with a giant heart once you get past the blisters of his unrelenting opinions.

We grew up in a small town near Atlanta, in a house he worked hard to build, perched on a large hill. When not deploying the rake, he’d send my misbehaving sister and me to the top of the driveway with instructions and a grim, Scary Daddy face.

“Walk up and down 20 times,” he’d say. “I want to see some sweat.”

Since I was always (still am) one to lose things, I’ll never forget when my parents bought me a blue suede coat with a lovely raccoon collar. Yep, raccoon. At least it wasn’t possum. One day at Westside Junior High for Proper Young Ladies, I lost the sash to the coat.

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school snack. “No telling what he has in store for you.”

To this day, more than 40 years later, people in LaGrange, Ga. still tell the tale of what Daddy did to teach me a lesson.

“Susan, I need to speak with you,” he said, his voice stern with that after-work exhaustion, a stiff Maker’s Mark bourbon whiskey in one hand.

“We’re going to try a little experiment to teach you how to keep up with your belongings.”

Had it been in today’s times, my folks might have called the doc and put me on Ritalin or some other form of legal meth. But back in the ’70s, ADD had no label.

Daddy took a long sip of his amber courage, and produced a sock and the ugliest work boot you’ve ever seen in your life. He then upturned a mug by his desk, filled with such trinkets as mismatched cuff links, golf tees, paper clips, and the like.

“See these scissors?” he asked, brandishing the blades. “I’m going to cut a hole in this sock.” As he cut the toe out, he said, “You’re to figure out a way to store all these trinkets in the sock, and each day after school, I’ll ask you to produce one at random. As for this work boot, you’re to carry it to school every day for a week, and bring it home. Whatever you do, don’t lose it.”

I took this kit of punishment upstairs to my frilly orange and yellowthemed bedroom, plastered with Peter Frampton posters. I tied a knot in the sock and filled it full.

At school, on top of my books, sat the ugly work boot. All the proper young ladies laughed. I carried it for a week, and on a couple of occasions, friends broke into my locker and hid the boot from me, knowing how

frantic I’d become.

The stories of Daddy, a well-respected and wonderful man, still resonate throughout the decades, even though we left that town in 1980 and moved to South Carolina.

On June 12, he turns 80, and when I asked, “Dad, what’s in store for your big birthday?” he said, “I plan on staying in bed all day with your Mama.” He laughed loudly, and I knew there was a Maker’s Mark in his hand.

And so I honor him, love him, and am so grateful he’s still with us.

He gave me so much growing up – the gifts of humor, financial support, crazy, funny ways of showing love and discipline.

His most recent gift is on my nightstand. It’s his memoir: “He Sends Us Angels: Fertile Fields and Mill Hill Magic – Blessings Bred of Hardship and War.” He had it tough growing up poor, then putting himself through college on the GI bill and becoming super successful. The proceeds from this memoir went toward an orphanage sponsored by his church, in remembrance of Big Daddy, my great-grandfather who was brought up in an orphanage and my father’s role model.

My dad, through the initial first printing of his book, raised thousands of dollars for this orphanage. That’s just the kind of man he is.

(For those who’d like to purchase my Dad’s book, send me a message at reinhardtnc@yahoo.com) Susan Reinhardt is a mother of two, author of several best-selling books and a frequent speaker and comedian. Her latest book, “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle,” won the Bronze Medal for Best Southeastern Fiction from the Independent Book Publisher Awards. Contact her at susanreinhardt.com

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Impacting

John Newton wrote long ago: “Time (by moments) steals away; first the hour, then the day; small the daily loss appears, yet it soon amounts to years…”

Generations Written by Cynthia McAbee

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hoosing to invest time in their three sons with growing families, Dr. Stan and wife Melody Welch find joyful, refreshing hours making fun memories with their grandchildren. As Father’s Day is observed, generational blessings for the Welch family have been handed down from a historical legacy of faith as a strong foundation. As they gather for celebration, their lively contagious energy is due in part to their interwoven Scottish-Irish heritage along with disciplined athletic training and the building of positive character traits.

Grace-filled living is a wholesome part of who they are and how they relate to each other in their families and in their communities.

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surgery six months ago, Stan Welch (the father) celebrates this Father’s Day with a renewed awareness of what is truly important and an appreciation for the priceless gift of time to be with his family.

Thankful to God for full recuperation and restored health, Pastor Stan will continue to lead the congregation of the West Asheville Baptist Church where he is highly respected and loved.

Lots of things go into making us the people we are. Welch says, “I have found that my personal faith enables me to get through the storms that come in life. Once we come through them, we are stronger and better able to assist others who are going through their own storms.” The Welch family’s faith enables them to grow and stretch outside their current boundaries and respond with a sure hope to crisis, allowing them to reach beyond themselves and to care even more about those around them.

By applying wisdom and honoring the faith of their fathers, they live life to the fullest, making the most of their time with a love for Jesus and others that leaves a lasting impact on future generations.

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REYNOLDS VILLAGE 51 NORTH MERRIMON AVE. • ASHEVILLE, NC

Live, work and play in a delightful urban setting surrounded by majestic mountain views. Reynolds Village is a beautiful neighborhood of local businesses featuring shopping, dining and other services. With tree-lined streets, free parking, and fun community events, including Food Truck Fridays on the fourth Friday of every month, Reynolds Village has it all!

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GARDEN BLOOMERS

My Father’s Daughter

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Written by Betty Sharpless

s I get older and a little (more) quirkier, I have begun to realize that I am not just me, not just my mother’s daughter, but also my father’s daughter. I had always thought that I took after my mother. Lord knows I can stretch a meal for 5 into one for 8 people. I love to sew, cook and play make-believe with my neighbor’s kids. But more and more, I realize that I am mimicking my Dad by planting my way into perpetuity.

This reality became crystal clear to me on a cold December day in 2014 when I was planting my 700-ish daffodil bulb in the winter sunshine in our little neighborhood pocket park: Oh my! I am my father’s daughter.

My father spent the last several late winters of his life filling the lawns of the Quaker meeting house in Pennsylvania with daffodils he had rescued from dumpsters behind grocery stores. It got to where the store folks would just set them to the side for him. At the time I thought he was crazy to be so diligent and focused on this task. I mean, sure, daffodils do double every year and all, but… Looking back now, even accounting for moles and varmits that lawn must be amazing for the Easter service.

Each year for the past several, I have been scavenging daffodil bulbs for our little pocket park on the corner of Merrimon and Larchmont. I have planted them in such a way that in early spring, the entire perime-

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ter of the central lawn is a blaze of daffodils.

Each time I think to quit, I remind myself that in the not distant future, these will be Betty and her fa the only daffodils ther planting on ions. blooming on the main street of north Asheville. When I do the exponential math, my mind explodes! (One bulb this year, two the next, four the next….) Long after I am gone, the trees, flowers and fruits I have planted and helped to maintain in this little park will be here for little children to run through and grandparents to daydream in.

Every year when the little shoots start poking their way up from their winter slumbers I feel that I am welcoming old friends back home. Yep, I guess I really am my father’s daughter.

Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener who also laughs to

remember being embarrassed at the dirt on her father’s dungarees when they went to the hardware store. If she goes into a store all dressed up, no one recognizes her!

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LET’S GET COOKING

COOKING with

Jerk Chicken Written by Debi Manfre

Beer is not just for drinking at sporting events and happy hour; it can be a great addition to many recipes and accentuates the flavors of meat, breads, appetizers, and even desserts.

Beer blends beautifully with this ultra convenient dish. Serve with grilled, fresh pineapple slices, red beans and rice.

Serves 6 Ingredients: • 4 chicken thighs (about 1 lb.), skinned • 1/2 cup jerk sauce, divided • 1/2 cup light beer or pale ale • 1 cup sliced onion • 3 tablespoons ketchup • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 1 tablespoon hot sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt • Cooking spray • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 3 garlic cloves, chopped • 4 chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs.), skinned Directions: • Combine 1/4 cup jerk sauce and next 5 ingredients (1/4 cup jerk sauce through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.

• Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

• Combine 1/4 cup jerk sauce, beer, ketchup, and hot sauce.

• Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 20 minutes or until internal temp. reaches 165 degrees, turning and basting frequently with beer mixture.

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Cheddar Beer Dip with Smoked Sausage This tangy dip, studded with nuggets of smoked sausage, is terrific served with chunks of bread, tortilla chips, pretzels, or sturdy crackers. The darker the beer you use, the stronger the flavor will be.

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• One 8-oz. package cream cheese • One 12-oz, bottle dark beer • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese • 6 drops of Tabasco sauce

Directions: • Coat the inside of a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

• Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and sauté for 2 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add the sausage and cook until it is no longer pink in color and is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any fat from the sausage.

• Add the mustard, cream cheese, and beer, stirring until the cream cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, until it is all incorporated. Add the Tabasco sauce, transfer to the baking dish.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. • Bake the dip for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly. Serve warm.

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Pumpkin-Honey Beer Quick Bread The type and quality of beer matters when making breads. Stouts or amber-honey beers are great in comforting bread recipes. In the fall months, you can even try a seasonal pumpkin-flavored beer in this bread.

Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients: • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons salt • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 cup water • 1/3 cup ground flaxseed

• 2 1/2 cups sugar • 2/3 cup canola oil • 2/3 cup honey beer (at room temperature) • 1/2 cup egg substitute • 2 large eggs • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin • Cooking spray

Directions: • Preheat oven to 350°.

• Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, salt, and next 4 ingredients (through pumpkin pie spice) in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.

• Combine 1/2 cup water and flaxseed.

• Place sugar and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium-high speed until well blended. Add flaxseed mixture and pumpkin; beat at low speed just until blended. Add flour mixture; beat just until combined.

• Divide batter between 2 (9 x 5–inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack.

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THE BREWHOPPERS GUIDE TO WNC

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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IS THE BREWING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTHEAST. IN FACT, ON ANY GIVEN DAY, AREA BEER LOVERS HAVE A SELECTION OF AROUND 50 LOCALLY BREWED CRAFT BEERS. FROM DARK RICH PORTERS AND STOUTS, TO HOPPY GOLDEN ALES, THERE IS SOMETHING PERFECT FOR EVERY BEER DRINKER! HERE’S A HELPFUL LIST TO GET YOU STARTED.

ASHEVILLE >> ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY A favorite West Asheville spot with a variety of regional offerings on tap, Altamont recently began brewing their own full spectrum of ales including IPA, American Pale, ESB, Golden, Amber, Stout, Porter and many others.

The Altamont boasts a wide open floor plan with weekly live music and special events, regulation ping-pong, a foosball table and other leisure sports. Featuring a 7bbl brewery, 20

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taps including guest taps, full liquor bar, wine and a comprehensive bottle and can selection. 1042 Haywood Rd altamontbrewingcompany.com

>> ASHEVILLE BREWING COMPANY ABC has been brewing some of the finest beers in Asheville for over 15 years. With two locations, they offer some of the best variety around. The Coxe Avenue location is the home of the production brewery allowing them to distribute some to local restaurants and grocery stores. The original location on Merrimon, is the home of all their amazing new creations.

Stop by either location for a brew and a tasty food menu too. 77 Coxe Ave; 675 Merrimon Ave ashevillebrewing. com

>> BURIAL BEER CO. A small, industrial space is home to Burial’s one barrel pilot system. The taproom is currently open Thursdays and Fridays from 4-10pm and Saturdays from 2-8pm. Stop in and enjoy traditional German lagers and Belgian ales brewed with the same creativity as their bigger and bolder American styles. 40 Collier Ave burialbeer.com

>> CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY Morganton originated Catawba Brewing Co now has two locations in Asheville, including a brand new seven-barrel specialty brewery and tasting room in the South Slope area.

>> GREEN MAN BREWING Stop by and enjoy new specialty brews along with old standards including Firewater IPA, Farmer Ted’s Cream Ale, Red-Iculous Red IPA, Brown Bear Brown Ale, Mother Trucker Pale Ale, Reveneurs Red Ale and Black Dome Stout. 63 Brook Street and 32 Banks Ave catawbabrewing.com

>> FRENCH BROAD BREWING COMPANY Founded in 2001, located in Asheville on Fairview Road near Sweeten Creek, the French Broad Brewery is a continental European-style production brewery. Currently the Brewery offers six staple, year-round beers that are always on tap at the Tasting Room, open from 1pm to 8pm MondaySunday, along with an assortment of seasonal specialties, and frequently a beer on cask. The Brewery is happy to feature live music on the Tasting Room stage every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. 101 Fairview Rd #D, frenchbroadbrewery.com

>> THE FUNKATORIUM The colorful sister location of nearby Wicked Weed Brewery has an an Old World feel and an always rotating selection of barrel and sour brews. Drop by for an Oblivian Sour Red, brewed with 88 pounds of blackberries and 20 pounds of dried dates. 147 Coxe Avenue, wickedweedbrewing.com

Green Man offers a legendary line of beers for your enjoyment. Locally brewed a few blocks from the pub, Green Man Brewery crafts the finest English-style ales in the region, under the watchful eye of the resident brewer, John Stuart. English and Belgian yeasts and specialty grains give these beers their unique appeal and distinctive style. 95 Patton Avenue jackofthewood.com

>> HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Highland Brewing Company is the largest brewing operation in Asheville. They brew some of the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast. Since 1994, they have produced an impressive array of ales, from the best-selling Gaelic to the popular winter seasonal, Cold Mountain Ale. They now brew over 50,000 barrels annually with room to grow. Visit their tasting room after a brewery tour, offered Monday through Saturday. 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite H highlandbrewing.com

>> HI-WIRE BREWING Hi-Wire features four approachable year-round “Main Attraction” beers – Prime Time Pale, Hi-Pitch IPA, Bed of Nails Brown, and Hi-Wire Lager – a rotating selection of seasonal offerings, as well as “Side Show Seasonals”, available exclusively at their downtown tasting room. 197 Hilliard Ave. hiwirebrewing.com

>> LEXINGTON AVENUE BREWERY Each of LAB’s beers are crafted onsite in their 15 barrel brewhouse.

Sample a LAB favorite or seasonal style while you have a bite to eat.

They also feature an extensive wine list and full service bar. 39 N. Lexington Ave lexavebrew.com

>> OYSTERHOUSE BREWING Located inside The Lobster Trap in downtown Asheville, The Oyster House Brewing Company is a small micro brewery devoted to producing high quality, unique ales for beer and seafood lovers. Stop in for an oyster-infused beer to compliment a delicious seafood dinner, you’ll be glad you did! 625 Haywood Rd oysterhousebeers.com

>> THIRSTY MONK Serving Asheville’s most extensive selection of the finest beers... 36 beers on tap, over 150 bottles. Recognized by national media as one of the best beer bars in the world, and dedicated to keeping their beer menu fresh, they tapped over 1,200 different beers in 2012! The downtown upstairs bar features American Craft Beers with 20 constantly rotating tap lines. Have a beer on their open air porch while you watch Asheville walk by or take the stairs down to the basement level where you’ll find the Belgian Bar with 16 Belgian, European and rare beers on draught at any time. An extensive leather-bound bottle list will impress beer-snobs and novices alike.

The Gerber Village location offers the best beer selection in South Asheville

with weekly trivia and more. 92 Patton Avenue; 20 Gala Dr. #101 in Gerber Village monkpub.com

>> TWIN LEAF BREWERY With husband and wife co-owners, this startup brewery features a warm wood-filled tap room and a 10 barrel set up. Join them in the beer-filled South Slope area for one of their new selections - Duality, a Belgian saison juxtaposed with the flavor of a darker beer. 143 Coxe Ave twinleafbrewery.com

>> WEDGE BREWING COMPANY Located in the lower level of the Wedge Studios in the River Arts District, Wedge Brewing offers a neighborhood style with a production size of about 1300 barrels. Their popular tasting room is the perfect way to quench your thirst after strolling the District’s many art galleries. Favorites include the popular Iron Rail I.P.A. and Vadim Bora Russian Imperial Stout brewed with 168 lbs. of raspberries! 125B Roberts Street wedgebrewing.com

>> WICKED WEED BREWING Named for a King Henry VIII quote, “Hops are a wicked and pernicious weed.”, one of Asheville’s newer breweries crafts big-flavor, hopforward beers that push creative boundaries. Stop by for west coast style hoppy ales, open fermented belgian beers, barrel aged sours or a delicious bite to eat from their equally inventive food menu. 91 Biltmore Ave wickedweedbrewing.com

BLACK MOUNTAIN >> LOOKOUT BREWING COMPANY Freshly brewed beer made with love here on the front porch of Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Our little city in the clouds expects a lot out of our beer. With creativity and tradition combined, keep your eye on Lookout Brewing Co. 103 S. Ridgeway Ave lookoutbrewing.com

>> PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Pisgah Brewing Company is located in Black Mountain, NC about 10 miles east of Asheville. They specialize in brewing hand crafted certified organic beer. The tap room is open for your enjoyment 7 days a week and is also a popular local music venue. Free brewery tours every Saturday at 2 and 3 pm. 150 Eastside Drive pisgahbrewing.com

BREVARD >> BREVARD BREWING Less than 2 years old, Brevard Brewing is located 30 miles south of Asheville. They focus on hand-crafted

lagers in their attractive downtown location. Their brews include American Premium Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, American IPA, Munich Dunkel, and ESB, in addition to a few guest taps. Stop by for a seasonal Smoked Porter. 63 East Main Street brevard-brewing.com

>> OSKAR BLUES BREWING Since 1997, Oskar Blues has made a name for themselves by combining craft beer with the numerous advantages of canned beer, creating favorites like Dale’s Pale Ale, Mama’s Little Yella Pils, and the Scottish Ale, Old Chub. Now brewing in both the original location in Lyons, CO and at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest in nearby Brevard, the Tasty Weasel Tasting Room is open 7 days a week and free brewery tours are offered all week long with 4 daily tours Friday Sunday. 342 Mountain Industrial Dr oskarblues.com

BRYSON CITY >> NANTAHALA BREWING Located in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala Brewing artfully brews award-winning, craft beer made with fresh hops, whole grains and clean crisp Smoky Mountain water, from one of the purest, protected watersheds on the planet. The tap room is located in a large Quonset Hut in downtown Bryson City and is open year round, drop by for a pint or more! 61 Depot Street nantahalabrewing.com

own food! Some of the local favorites include the White Zombie Ale, a hazy golden white brew of a Belgian White Ale, and the Mother Trucker Pale Ale, which has a variety of American hops to create a dangerously quaffable beverage. Enjoy a pint while watching live music or the big game. 212 S Green St catawbabrewingco.com

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equally dedicated to evolving and crafting new and unique styles of beer.

Stop by for a Belgian Golden Ale brewed with fresh picked dandelion flowers or a pint of the new First Flight Spring Ale. 414 W Main Street innovation-brewing.com

WAYNESVILLE >> BEARWATERS BREWING

In a microbrewery in downtown Sylva (an old-fashioned mountain town an hour west of Asheville), Germanborn brewmaster Dieter Kuhn & his wife Sheryl Rudd are creating light, refreshing German beer made with fresh hops, wholesome grains, & no preservatives. All beers are keg conditioned & non-filtered, making them smooth & lighter in body. Stop by the brewery for a tasting & a tour. Take home an unique, German 2-liter growler or a keg! Bring your own food from one of the local eateries and enjoy it with a flight of samples or a pint. 545 Mill Street yourgnometownbrewery.com

Come experience what happens when passion collides with creativity, a love for beer making and best ingredients.

BearWaters invites you to come and enjoy their medal winning beers.

Artfully crafted from English tradition and perfectly blended with American imagination, their vast variety of styles and flavors have been served on tap from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Colorado Rockies. Their own brews consistently include IPA, Pale Ale, Amber Ale and Hefeweizen, with rotating taps featuring nine other brews that span from porters and stouts to ESBs and other varieties of ale as well as homemade root beer and hard cider. 130 Frazier Street #7 bwbrewing.com

>> INNOVATION BREWING

>> FROG LEVEL BREWING

>> HEINZELMANNCHEN

Innovation Brewing aims to change the way you think about beer. While they definitely have traditional styles of ale and ol’ standbys, they are

possible. From the bite of their IPA to the smokiness of the Scotch Ale and other fine recipes in between, you can get a pint to drink in the tasting room or get a Croaker (2 pints) or a Growler (4 pints) to take with you. If you’re hungry, bring your own food and enjoy it with a fine handcrafted brew inside or on the back deck overlooking the flowing creek. 56 Commerce St froglevelbrewing.com

>> TIPPING POINT BREWING Located in the small town of Waynesville, Tipping Point has always dreamed big. From day one, it has been their goal to brew great beer and create an inviting tavern where you can experience that beer.

They have many great craft beers on tap including their own Punch in the Face IPA, Hiking Viking Blonde and Chunky Gal Amber, as well as over 25 well-kept bottled beers. Stop in for a pint and a delicious bite from their full menu. 190 North Main Street tippingpointtavern.com

Frog Level Brewing Company is the first microbrewery in Haywood County. They use only the finest ingredients and live as local as

HENDERSONVILLE >> SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWING Southern Appalachian Brewing is a microbrewery based in downtown Hendersonville, about twenty miles

south of Asheville. Their tasting room is family friendly and dog friendly.

In addition to their wide variety of beer and wine, they also sell soda and bottled water for non-drinkers and under 21s. Also be sure to check out their huge soft pretzels. Southern Appalachian Brewing also allows you to bring your own meal from your favorite restaurant, or simply bring your picnic baskets from home.

The tasting room is open Wednesday through Saturday. 822 Locust St sabrewery.com

MORGANTON >> CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY Catawba Brewing provides refreshing beer brewed in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Morganton.

Their tasting room is open Wednesday through Friday; feel free to bring your

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BETTY’S BOOK REVIEW

Farmer & Chef Written by Betty Sharpless

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his bright and photo filled book is a treat to the eyes and taste buds of anyone who picks it up. The authors have used a breakfast to late night method of organizing recipes from many local restaurant favorites, as well as many food trucks and pop up kitchens.

While not for the beginning cook, anyone with kitchen basics should be able to follow these recipes. One of the beauties of a farm to dinner table book is that regular people can and will cook these recipes. No degree from Le Cordon Bleu required. No fancy stoves, pots or appliances are needed: just good fresh produce, locally sourced meat, poultry and fish

and olive oil.

One recipe that I am definitely going to try my hand at is Cream of Mussel Soup from Dough on Merrimon Avenue. I love mussels and I love soup. Sounds perfect! Another super easy sounding one is the Pantry Salad from Avenue M, my all time favorite neighborhood restaurant.

If you are looking for inspiration to take your home meals up a notch, you may want to try this book. I would also say that this is THE perfect gift for a guest who loves “eating Asheville” but can’t stay here with us! It’s a perfect bite of Asheville to put in their to go box….

Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener, writer and quilter. Who loves to eat like an Ashevillian!

Farmer & Chef

By Debby Maugans & Christine Sykes Lowe

LIKE-NEW LOOKS for a FRACTION OF THE PRICE.

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CONCERNING OUR COMMUNITY Oskar Blues-Sponsored “Pawsaroo” Event At Grey Eagle To Benefit Paws On ASD Billy Jonas, the Dan Keller Group, Hobey Ford and his Golden Rod Puppets, the Low Down Sires and stephaniesǐd will play an event to benefit Paws on ASD on Sunday, June 7, from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m.at the Grey Eagle, the popular live music venue located at 185 Clingman Avenue in the River Arts District.

The family-friendly “PAWSaroo” event -- sponsored by Oskar Blues -will also include a variety of food, a silent auction, and chair massages provided by Ebb & Flow. Mix 96.5’s long-time morning co-host and Asheville favorite Tammy Jones will MC the event.

Paws on ASD is a volunteer-run resource center for families with children on the autism spectrum. PAWSaroo is being held to help raise funds to allow the organization to expand its services, which currently include massage therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy with a trained dog, as well as individual and group talk therapy.

“We hope this event will raise money for us to increase the number of families served and raise awareness about the work we are doing specifically and autism spectrum disorders generally.” says Michele Louzon, the organization’s Founder and Director.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $25 for families. Ad-

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vance tickets can be purchased at the Grey Eagle box office.

More information is available by visiting pawsonasd.org, Facebook.com/ PawsonASD, calling (828) 775-8622 or emailing pawsonasd@gmail.com.

31st Annual Shriners’ Auction For Love™ The 31st Annual Shriners Auction is taking a whole new approach this year. The Hendersonville Shrine Club will hold a ‘Shriners Auction for Love’ on Thursday, July 16, at the Grande Ole Hall at Highland Lake Inn and Resort. The new theme is based on the Shriners Hospitals for Children’s slogans, “Love to the Rescue” and “Love turns patients back into kids.” The newly designed event will include heavy Hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction, tea cup drawings, music and fun! Opportunities for Sponsors to promote their business while supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children is a new endeavor for the local Shriners.

There are 177 local children who are currently active patients at the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville. This is only one of 22 Pediatric Specialty Care Hospitals in North America which provide life-changing medical care to children who need it most, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Since 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children have served over a million children for pediatric orthopedic conditions, severe burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palette.

For more visit hendersonvilleshriners.com, or call (828) 329-5210.

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MEG’S BOOK REVIEW

“Ex_Machina” Written by Meg Hale Brunton

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t’s an old story: man creates computer, man teaches computer to think on its own, computer decides man is bad, computer decides to destroy man. So, for “Ex Machina” the new film by Writer/Director Alex Garland (“28 Days Later”), what makes it different from every other film with this plot since “2001: A Space Odyssey”?

While often teamed up with the incredibly-talented Director Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”), “Ex Machina” represents Garland’s directorial debut. I found his directing to be positively stellar. Overall, the acting in the film is excellent, the writing is compelling, the scenes are intense, and the cinematography is gorgeous. This guy just made my list of filmmakers to watch in the future.

Speaking of people to keep an eye on, the cast of this movie is a team of super up-and-comers to the film world. Oscar Isaac (“Inside Llewyn Davis”) plays a child-prodigy programmer named Nathan, who created the world’s largest search engine, Blue Book (obviously meant to signify Google). His latest undertaking is creating an artificial intelligence robot, who can potentially pass for a human. To administer this Turing Test, Nathan calls in one of Blue Book’s employees, Caleb, played by Domhnall Gleeson (“Unbroken”). Both Isaac and Gleeson are set to star in the highly-anticipated “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” that is set to come out this Christmas. While it is not released yet what Gleeson’s character’s name is in the new Star Wars movie, I’m betting it’s Skywalker.

Certainly the biggest performance to watch in “Ex Machina” is that of Swedish actress Alicia Vikander (“Testament of Youth”), who plays Ava, the robot. Trained as a ballet dancer at the Royal Swedish Ballet School, Vikander’s movements, posture, and expressions are positively haunting as a computer system, who wants to be seen as a person.

While there is only so much an actor can do, playing a character who may not actually have real emotions, I saw a lot of potential in Vikander and am interested in seeing what she’ll do next with her career.

The set plays as much of a role in the film as the characters. Filmed mainly in stunningly-picturesque Valldalen, Norway, the movie takes plays at Nathan’s secluded home/laboratory/fortress. While impressed by its beauty, Caleb finds that most of the building is subterranean, with no windows, doors are opened with pre-programmed key cards (several of which he is not given access to), and they’ve been suffering from unexplained power-outages lately - Que ominous music. In short, Caleb is trapped in this underground (but really pretty) prison with the robot and her creator, and is unsure of either of their intentions for him.

Easily my favorite part of “Ex Machina” is the philosophical debate that goes on between the two male leads on the implications of a modern Turing Test. They discuss whether Ava really has actual likes and dislikes, or if she has just been programmed to mimic human behavior.

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self-preservation? Does creating a being with these thoughts and emotions actually make Nathan its god? It definitely kept me mulling long after I had left the theater.

So, here’s my beef with the movie: While I really enjoyed multiple aspects of “Ex Machina,” nothing happened in it that I didn’t see coming.

It’s “Frankenstein” meets “Terminator”... but in a non-monster movie kind of way. One can easily watch the trailer and predict the entire plot. I guess one could consider it an homage, or modern-retelling of the Prometheus story, but I was just a little let down that it didn’t bring anything new to the table conceptually. With all the talent involved in making the movie, it seemed like a bit of a waste.

Ultimately, it was definitely worth a watch, and I give it 7 of my 10 stars.

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NATIONAL DONUT DAY JUNE 5

A perfect SUMMER day is when the SUN is shining, the BREEZE is blowing, the BIRDS are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.

ADOPT A SHELTER CAT MONTH 22ND ANNUAL GARDEN JUBILEE FESTIVAL Asheville Humane Society Adoption Center, Sat & Sun, May 23 & 24 14 Forever Friend Lane Historic Downtown Hendersonville Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm

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The Merchant of Asheville (A Locally Sourced Comedy) Magnetic 375, 375 Depot St; 7:30pm This contemporary comedy—a rare play set in AND about Asheville—concerns the family owners of a modest bed & breakfast in Montford, who are having a hard time adjusting to the ongoing changes in our fair city. $20, themagnetictheatre.org FRI, JUNE 5 5-7PM Tim Murray Retrospective Exhibit Opening Reception Transylvania County Arts Council, Brevard Murray has nurtured the local arts community for more than 50 years while maintaining a steady production of his own work. tcarts.org

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SAT, JUNE 6 9AM-2PM Fiber Feel Day WNC Farmers Market Fiber and textile art enthusiasts can plunge their hands into luscious locally raised alpaca, sheep or mohair products; learn how to incorporate more local fibers into their knitting, spinning, weaving, felting or crocheting projects. Free. localcloth.org SAT, JUNE 6 7-10PM Youth OUTright, WNC’s Annual Prom Toy Boat Community Arts Center The area’s most fabulous prom for LGBTQ youth & their straight allies (ages 14-23) celebrates with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Adult chaperones on-site. No date required. Strictly alcohol & drug-free. $10 or pay what you can. youthoutright.org SAT & SUN, JUNE 6 & 7

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THURS, JUNE 5-28 Great American Trailer Park Musical Asheville Community Theatre; Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30pm; Sundays: 2:30pm This wheel-spinning, mud-splattering good time of a show is the theatrical equivalent of a bag of Doritos – it’s thrillingly trashy! $15-$20 ashevilletheatre.org

18th Annual Black Mountain Arts & Crafts Show The Old Depot; 10am-5pm Over 65 juried crafters & artists as well as food & drink. Free. olddepot.org

FRI-SUN, JUNE 5-7 International Doll Show Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Spa Artists to display and sell their creationss. internationaldollshow.com

WNC Air Museum Annual Air Fair WNC Air Museum, Hendersonville Air Museum open house, antique aircraft on display & flybys, memorabilia & artifacts on display & rides available. Free admission, 828-698-2482

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SUN, JUNE 7 3-7PM Pawsaroo The Grey Eagle Billy Jonas, the Dan Keller Group, Hobey Ford & his Golden Rod Puppets, the Low Down Sires & stephaniesid will play an event to benefit Paws on ASD, a volunteerrun resource center for families with children on the autism spectrum. Hosted

by Oskar Blues. Variety of food, silent auction, and chair massages provided by Ebb & Flow. $12-$25. thegreyeagle.com SUN, JUNE 7 4-6PM GEM Fun-Raiser Party Fernihurst Mansion on AB-Tech campus Come celebrate and support the 13th year of GEM (Gaining Educational Momentum)/AAUW scholarship awards at UNCA and AB-Tech, as well as AAUWAsheville’s Centennial Birthday. Savor the 19th century ambience while supporting 21st century educations for women.

Contact: Pat Argue, 891-4521 MON, JUNE 8 7-9PM WNC Knitters & Crocheters for Others New Hope Presbyterian Church 3070 Sweeten Creek Rd We make a variety of items to donate to charity: afghans, hats, scarves, baby booties, mittens, knitted dolls, sweaters & dishcloths. All skill levels welcome.

Contact Janet Stewart, (828) 575-9195 TUES, JUNE 9 5:30-7:30PM Wine Tasting & Book Signing Burntshirt Vineyards, 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville American Business Women’s Association is proud to sponsor this Fundraiser for scholarships for young ladies with

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very special guest Susan Reinhardt!

The award-winning author, columnist & humorist will sign and sell books. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, various wines, door prizes & lots of laughs! $45, RSVP at abwaskyhy. com or call Kimberly at 828-989-6250 FRI-SAT, JUNE 12-13 Blue Ridge Barbeque & Music Festival Harmon Field, Tryon; 10am - 11pm One of the most popular sanctioned barbecue competitions in the US. Fun for everyone - food, crafts, music, rides, contests, classic car show & more! Free 10am-2pm Friday, $8 after. blueridgebbqfestival.com SAT, JUNE 13 6-11PM

Visions + Visionaries: A Marriage Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville Art Museum presents a benefit gala to celebrate the marriage of two influential artists of the 20th century: Georgia O’Keeffe & Alfred Stieglitz.

Featuring a raffle, beautiful items for sale and an exciting live auction for fine art, dreamy vacation destinations, culinary adventures and more. ashevilleart.org SAT, JUNE 13, 20 & 27 Art in the Park Pack Square, Asheville; 10am - 6pm Nationally known artists working in glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, metal and more display their works. Free. ashevilleartinthepark.com

SAVAGE GARDENS: THE REAL & IMAGINARY WORLD OF CARNIVOROUS PLANTS NOW - SEPTEMBER 7 AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM

FIBER FEEL DAY SAT, JUNE 6 9AM-2PM WNC Farmers Market

SAT & SUN, JUNE 13 & 14 Summer Spectacular: Bellydance Workshops & Show Studio Zahiya & Asheville Music Hall Lisa Zahiya is excited to bring two of her favorite dancers and instructors to Asheville for this day of workshops. She has handpicked workshops she believe will be exciting for the community.

Workshops limited to 20, register now! $75-$125. studiozahiya.com

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THURS, JUNE 18 9AM-5PM Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Azalea Parking Lot, Historic Downtown Hendersonville.

Free outdoor concert series, this month featuring The Fritz with Empire Strikes Brass returning as the opening act!. Bring a chair. downtownhendersonville.org THURS, JUNE 18 7AM-6PM Blood Drive Old MAHEC Library, 501 Biltmore Ave Community blood drive hosted by Mission Health & Blood Connection of Greenville, SC. Blood donations vitally needed. Photo ID, must be at least 16 years old to donate. To schedule a donation appointment, call 828-2132222, option 2 or visit mission-health. org/giveblood

SAT & SUN, JUNE 13 & 14 “Happy” Rainbow Community School Saturday: 7:30pm, Sunday: 3pm Womansong, Asheville, NC’s oldest and largest women’s community chorus invites you to its spring concert. $16/$8 for children under 12. Contact Mirra Price 828-274-1683 or womansong.org

THURS- SAT, JUNE 18-20 Art in Bloom Black Mountain Center for the Arts Spend 3 days immersed in flowers and art with activities and events including incredible floral arrangements, the Gala Party with delicious dinner and the cottage garden tour. For more information call 828-669-0930 or visit BlackMountainArts.org

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Passing the Music On Folkmoot Fellowship Hall, Waynesville Catch the Spirit of Appalachia presents an afternoon of Old Time Mountain Music, Clogging, Storytelling, Mural Art and Cakewalk. Contact: Doreyl Ammons Cain: 828-293-2239

Please send calendar submissions to: calendar@sophiemagazine.com The deadline for submissions is the 8th of each month

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FRI-SUN, JUNE 19-21 6th Annual WNC Highlands Celtic Festival Highland Brewing Company, Asheville Live Celtic Music & dance, food, Highland microbrews, vendors, border collie demo, Highland games demo & more! $17$22 (Fri night & Sun afternoon Free). celticheritageproductions.com/wnc.htm

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BREVARD ARTS & CULTURE WEEK June 20- July 4, Downtown Brevard Enjoy 75+ art events in Brevard & Transylvania County including: the opening of the Brevard Music Center, 4th Friday Gallery Walk, Street Dances, Music Jams, Open Mic Nite, Live Radio Variety Show, Art Show & Sale and the week ends with a BANG at the Heart of Brevard 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Extravaganza! For more info call Tammy Hopkins at the TC Arts Council 828-884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org

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Asheville Sunset Arts Festival Asheville Outdoor Center, Amboy Rd Benefit for the WNC Advocacy League featuring 75-100 local artists, makers and handcrafters. Local acts will perform throughout the evening, favorite local food trucks will be on site, and the AOC Taproom will be in full swing throughout the festival. When the sun sets the exhibitors will light up their art, and the night, bringing a unique whimsical atmosphere to the festival. 828-989-8020 SAT, JUNE 20 9AM-5PM 24th Annual Antique & Vintage Show Historic Downtown Hendersonville Whether you are a picker or a seller, plan to hit WNC’s finest outdoor Antique Show.

Free. downtownhendersonville.org SAT, JUNE 20 10AM-4PM Front Street Arts & Crafts Show Downtown Dillsboro Over 40 juried artisans, food, and live music! Raffle, silent auction & more. visitdillsboro.org SAT & SUN, JUNE 20 & 21 Blue Ridge Mountain Arts & Crafts Show Haywood Co Fairgrounds; 8am-5pm Annual summer show of Haywood County’s Blue Ridge Arts and Crafts Association. braca.org

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THE ELEMENTS June 25-27, Diana Wortham Theatre Inspired by the photographs of long time collaborator Zaire Kacz, choreographer Heather Maloy has created a vivid cutting-edge piece to be performed by Terpsicorps, the unconventional professional ballet company that delights Asheville with dance. Every weekday during the first three weeks of June, rehearsals will be performed for live audiences on the outdoor stage in downtown’s beautiful Pack Square Park.

For tickets to the main event and more info visit dwtheatre.com

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SHINDIG ON THE GREEN Saturday, June 27, 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 and informal jam sessions. Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blankets, family & friends. folkheritage.org or (828)258-6101 x345 Sophie JUNE 2015 | 39

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Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea & Benefit High Hampton Inn Pavilion, Cashiers A Downton Abbey inspired afternoon Tea to benefit the Cashiers Valley Community Council. Guest speaker, costume historian, wedding folklorist & author Cornelia Powell brings her expertise to this elegant event. corneliapowell.com WED-SAT, JUNE 24-JULY 5 The Underpants NC Stage Company Wed - Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 2:30pm Attic Salt Theatre Company presents The Underpants, written by Carl Sternheim & adapted by Steve Martin. This very funny play hinges on the innocent Louise, whose world (& world-view) is drastically changed due to said underpants falling down around her ankles in public. For tickets, 828-239-0263 or ncstage.org

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THURS & SAT, JUNE 25 & 27 Rigoletto Porter Center, Brevard College Asheville Lyric Opera & the Brevard Music Center announce a new partnership to co-produce Giuseppe Verdi’s masterful opera Rigoletto.

THURS, JUNE 25 5:30-7:30PM Breast Friends Forever Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee Support group open to anyone who has had breast cancer and would like to meet with other survivors in a supportive and positive atmosphere. RSVP to Kristy Capps, 828-698-7334

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Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk Downtown Brevard Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard, NC as you explore the art galleries, art stores, retail stores and restaurants. artsofbrevard.org

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SAT-SUN, JUNE 27-28 Mountain Artisans Arts & Crafts Show Ramsey Center @ WCU, Cullowhee; 10am-5pm A dazzling array of 100 regional artisans & artists exhibit and demonstrate heritage and contemporary crafts. Adults $4, children under 12 Free. 10am-5pm. mountainartisans.net SAT, JUNE 27 8:30AM Run For Shindig on the Green Carrier Park A 5K Race & Fun Walk/Run with all proceeds benefiting Shindig on the Green. 828-258-3387 folkheritage.org MON, JUNE 29 7-9PM Open Mic Nite for Writers Transylvania County Arts Council, Brevard All writers are invited to come share their literary works. Each speaker will be allotted 5 minutes to present their material. Free. To register call TC Arts at 828-884-2787.

ONGOING EVENTS

MUSIC ON MAIN STREET CONCERT SERIES Fridays through August 14; 7-9pm Hendersonville Visitor Center, 201 S Main Free concert series featuring different local and regional acts each Friday. Also weekly Classic Car Cruise In. Bring a chair, no alcoholic beverages, pets, or coolers. historichendersonville.org 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

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TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Unity Center; 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd, Mills River A support group for ongoing weight loss. Call 697-5437 for more information.

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.

No membership requirements. Bring bag lunch.

For more info, please call 683-6563 US TOO OF WNC First Tuesday of every month, 7pm First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St A prostate cancer support forum for men, caregivers & family. Free. 338-0290

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NO SEW BLANKETS Thursday, June 4; 9:30am-12pm Cummings United Methodist Church 3 Banner Farm Rd, Horseshoe Make no-sew fleece blankets for Project Linus, a non-profit organization providing blankets to children in crisis. Contact Carol: 686-8298 or Janet: 828-575-9195

CONCRETE LEAF WORKSHOP Saturday, June 6; 12-4pm Painter’s Greenhouse, Old Fort Join local artisan Linda Pannullo to discover how easy concrete art can be! Get creative making concrete leaves that make a wonderful garden accent & stand up to weather and time. $50. For details, contact Linda: 828-337-6749, linda@ lindapannullomosaics.com WOMEN WRITING IN ASHEVILLE Saturday, June 20; 2-5pm Grateful Steps Bookstore, 159 S Lexington Ave Bring writing that you’d like feedback on. It can be anything, from novel to flash fiction, from journal entry to screenplay. Bring 4-6 copies of your printed pages to share. Page limit: 10 pages double-spaced. There’s no need to sign up to read beforehand; just show up at the meeting and say you’d like to read. womenwritinginasheville.org

FAMILY CLAY Saturday, June 20; 9-11am Transylvania County Arts Council, Brevard Mountain Roots, Inc will lead this pottery program for families called Family Clay on Saturday, June 20, July 11, July 25, August 15 and August 29. Cost is $40 per participant and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

To register call TC Arts Council at 828-884-2787.

For questions email Mountain Roots, Inc. ali@ mountainroots.org STRENGTH TRAINING & LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Pardee Signature Care Center Mondays: 10:30-11:30am; Fridays:10- 11am Class is taught by a certified instructor. $6 per class or $50 for a 10-class card.

YOGA Asheville Community Yoga 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 who are able to pay.

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 womencentered approach, responding to women’s unique needs & perspectives, to help them reach their financial goals. Free. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Call 828-255-5166 to register. ontrackwnc.org

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.

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CONCERNING OUR COMMUNITY

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49th Season Of Shindig On The Green This is a free event in the heart of downtown Asheville, with a stage show and informal jam sessions, takes place on Saturday evenings. Kicking off on June 27th this year, Shindig on the Green will be held on June 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 15, 22, 29; and September 5. Shindig returns again to the heart of downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park’s Roger McGuire Green. The stage show takes place on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Locals and visitors alike gather “along about sundown,” or at seven o’clock for those who wear a watch, for Shindig on the Green.

Since the outdoor event’s inception in 1967, hundreds of thousands of individuals from across the region and throughout the world have shared and enjoyed the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this outdoor setting.

For more information on this event, visit folkheritage.org or all the Folk Heritage Info Line: (828) 258-6101 x345.

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