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We deserve better than I-240 plan Mountain Xpress has done an excellent job in detailing the history and future of the I-26 Connector project over the years as “Inroads: How Interstate Highways Changed the Face of WNC,” [March 8] once again demonstrates. Those of us who are actively involved in the Don’t Wreck Asheville Coalition [ w w w. D o n t Wr e c k A s h e v i l l e . o r g ] were particularly interested in the section dealing with the “malfunction junction” and the city of Asheville’s position in support of the 4B Alternative of I-26, despite its many irremediable problems.

City Council member Julie Mayfield is taking the lead for the city of Asheville in negotiating changes with N.C. Department of Transportation, but DWAC is concerned that the city’s long-held utopian quest to “turn Patton Avenue into a true urban boulevard and gateway to downtown” is leading to an interstate highway “solution” that is far worse than the status quo.

As part of building this “boulevard,” the city wants everything but local traffic off of the Bowen Bridge, and so the N.C. DOT solution is the building of two new curved I-240

highways 10 stories in the air above the French Broad River.

There are negative safety implications from the two proposed I-240 fly-overs. According to a 2004 study by the national Transportation Research Board, approximately 25 percent of fatal crashes each year occur along horizontal curves: “the average accident rate for horizontal curves is about three times the average accident rate for highway tangents.”

In a nutshell, this means that the accident danger associated with the current I-26 routing north off the Bowen Bridge will just be replaced by creating an even more dangerous new configuration for I-240. This problem is made even more acute by the fact that the elevated highways will be used by many tourists who are unfamiliar with the city’s road network and a large population of retirees who relocate to Asheville.

Furthermore, the 4B Alternative means the creation of a spaghetti bowl of three new elevated highways at the western front door of downtown Asheville. At its widest point towering above the Emma Street community to the west of the river, this means up to 20 new highway lanes when you count in shoulders and merge lanes in the area where I-26 and I-240 will diverge.

On the east side of the river, there will be up to 14 lane widths of high-

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way that will be cut into the hillside abutting Riverside Cemetery that will cut residents of Asheville off from the recreational amenities and new greenways that are planned west of Riverside Drive. How does any of that make sense?

Thus far, the city has been blind to the obvious — that there’s nothing that can be done to minimize the impact of this flawed project. That’s why N.C. DOT won’t develop and share with the public any human-scale visuals that enable the public to know what this entire thing will look like once built.

When DOT presented what few visuals they had to a neighborhood group back in September of last year, there were gasps of horror from audience members. When N.C. DOT won’t show us the scale of the three new highways in a way people can visually understand, and when the city is not demanding highway planners do so, any city reassurances about working to improve 4B are nothing more than lip service.

As Dewayne Barton from the Burton Street community rightfully noted in the article, “Neither the city nor the DOT has offered much in terms of concrete action” for the residents of Asheville. We deserve better.

— Suzanne Devane

Founding Member, DWAC

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The economics of a living wage It’s like magic. Mention starvation wages, and a troll will appear wielding his shibboleth — “If wages go up, employment goes down. QED.” In 1994, Card and Krueger demonstrated that employment rose after the minimum wage was raised in New Jersey. In the quarter-century since, a variety of follow-up studies have come to a variety of conclusions. The important point, though, is that it’s not an open-and-shut case.

The open-and-shut wording seems to be an I-heard-it-in-a-bar simplification of something like “At the margin, ceteris paribus, the incremental cost of labor will equal its incremental value.”

The two qualifications — invariably lost in translation — are important.

First, “at the margin.” What happens at the margin — in this case, whether one extra person is hired or not — need bear no relation to what happens overall — how many people are hired in total. High-income folk — like recent Republican candidates for president — face the federal marginal

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income tax rate of 39.6 percent, and yet neither paid anything like that as their average rate. Indeed one boasted of having paid an overall income tax rate of 0 percent.

Second, “ceteris paribus” — other things being equal. But are they?

Consider a thought experiment. Two $10 bills are lying on the sidewalk in Pack Square. One is picked up by someone who works less than 20 hours a week at a starvation wage.

She rushes off and spends the money on food for her kids. Spending that $10 generates — because of the multiplier — extra economic activity in the city of (let’s use the International Monetary Fund’s [median] estimate) $6 over three years.

The other is picked up by a member of the downtown gentry who doesn’t really need the extra, puts it in a bank savings account and after three years has accumulated 3 cents in interest.

(Once upon a time the bank would have loaned the money out to a business creating new wealth, but nowadays it would go to a property speculator and create only inflation).

So the effect of giving extra money to the poorer person can be 200 times the effect of giving it to the richer one.

Things are not equal.

If a business pays living rather than starvation wages, it raises the level of economic activity — which would tend to increase hiring — and reduces the tax levied on us all for subsidized housing and transport, food banks and the like — which would tend to increase economic activity and hence hiring.

Econ 101 describes a free market in terms that make it clear that lasting profits are impossible. And yet all around, we see businesses declaring obscene profits year after year. Clearly, those businesses are not operating in textbook free markets and have found a way to evade competition — perhaps through what Warren Buffet calls a “moat” around their business, perhaps through collusion with their “competitors,” perhaps by the judicious purchase of a politician or two.

A business that buys and sells in nonfree markets, but spouts free market propaganda when dealing with its workers is dealing in hypocrisy. A business that declares a profit while paying its workers so little that they remain a charge on local taxpayers is a fraud. A business that declares a profit and ships it off to Head Office while leaving us to house and feed its workers is worse.

A manager who will not pay her workers enough to feed and house themselves, let alone their families,

deserves to be tarred, feathered and drummed out of town.

— Geoff Kemmish

Asheville

Governor’s Western Residence holds allure The North Carolina Governor’s Western Residence is in Asheville. It is at 45 Patton Road in Asheville, situated near College Street in the downtown area. It has been a gubernatorial retreat for North Carolina governors for 12 administrations. With an iron gate around the 18 acres of lush mountainside, it has a sign at the front entrance that says “Governor’s Western Residence.”

It has been a home used by 12 governors and their families, and the guests who have visited the residence include the evangelist Billy Graham and also former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and various garden clubs and library and school groups.

“You can see Mount Pisgah on a clear day,” says Kaye Myers, the former chairwoman of the nonprofit board that oversees operations and fundraising for the home [as reported in Our State magazine]. The tone of the interior rooms and surrounding grounds is the responsibility of the first lady. Family photos of all the families that have served since the 1960s hang in the family foyer.

The facility has had a few visitations of bears on its mountain campus, according to former governors Bev Perdue and Pat McCrory. The North Carolina Governor’s Western residence has two open houses, one during the summertime and one during the winter holidays. I plan on being in Asheville and attending the next open house at Asheville’s western governor’s residence.

— Steven Hawkins

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The Gospel According to Jerry

BY JERRY STERNBERG Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of articles offering a virtual tour of the riverfront as it has evolved over time. The previous installments were “The Birth of Asheville’s Industrial Riverfront,” “The Ballad of Old King Coal,” “Insurrection in the Kingdom” and “Ragtime and Ruin.”

It seemed to be all uphill as the trains laboriously chugged through the 1930s, dodging the flotsam and jetsam of the economic carnage brought on by the fire-breathing dragon called Depression.

Just to heat their homes, the legions of the poor fought over even the smallest lumps of coal that fell from the overloaded cars as they traveled through the rail yard. To get their hands on a few pennies, people scavenged and peddled scraps of metal, rags and used goods.

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they’d been the last ones hired and the first ones fired. Only the women could really find jobs: low-paying but at least steady work taking care of the white man’s houses and children.

The men, meanwhile, were reduced to desperate measures, catching catfish out of what they knew was a dangerously polluted river in order to put food on the table. Hunters and trappers decimated the populations of coon, beaver and mink to make ends meet.

Even many of the formerly rich and educated could now be seen trudging along the river roads and in the Depot Street area dressed in their best suits, begging for jobs — no matter how debasing — with those businesses that remained open. Much of the river commerce had been reduced to recycling plants for metals, waste paper and textiles. The riverfront was peppered with open yards selling used chariots and so called junkyards selling used parts for repairs.

Those who couldn’t afford the newfangled powered chariots still depended on horse-drawn wagons. A livestock yard was opened near the tannery; besides serving those who came to trade horses and mules, it was a market where farmers could sell or trade the cattle, hogs and sheep they’d raised.

There was always a bustle of activity on Friday, which was sale day: In the lively atmosphere of a huge bazaar, farm products, crafts, handmade clothing and pocketknives were bought and sold in a cash-only market.

Street preachers shouted religious admonitions in exchange for alms.

Within earshot of their warnings that the devil was watching, however, the kingdom’s male subjects might be spied hiding behind a wagon, surreptitiously tilting up a fruit jar to taste the popular restorative elixir distilled from corn.

And amid the gloom and doom, the River District provided entertainment venues for the struggling masses. The big excitement was when, from time to time, a circus came to town and pitched its big tent in one of several large, flat lots along the riverbanks.

The whole town would turn out down at the team track behind Roberts Street to watch as exotic animals large and small, including many that the populace had never seen before, were unloaded from the rail cars.

After that, there’d be a parade through the village, the streets lined with cheering spectators. Watching the huge elephants lumbering along, swing-

Hard times and cheap thrills ing their massive trunks, was breathtaking. Seeing the big, caged lions and tigers prancing and roaring was both frightening and awe-inspiring. Watching the clowns cavort in their hilarious outfits and floppy shoes, spraying water and confetti, brought big smiles and peals of laughter.

The big show was magical, with animal acts, acrobatics and music. It left the population with a warm feeling and some respite from the misery of those terrible times.

The merchants, meanwhile, were happy to find a temporary market for their goods and services. However, they quickly learned an old reality: When you do business with the circus, you’d better collect your money up front, because once it leaves town, the only things left will be “peanut sacks, wagon tracks and fond memories.”

All sorts of fairs and carnivals also found the vacant lots a favorable location for their midway. Barkers touted many kinds of rides, and booths with games of chance, mostly rigged, were there to take the suckers’ last quarters.

There were also “freak shows” featuring what were then called midgets, giants, Siamese twins and tattooed ladies.

“Over her left kidney was a bird’s-eye view of Sidney.”

Of course there was also the hoochiecoochie pavilion — a little tent where the menfolk would congregate. Inside, exotic princesses who traveled from kingdom to kingdom would titillate their audiences by performing in various stages of undress dictated by the palace guard’s scrutiny or lack thereof.

Itinerant holy men would also pitch their big tents to hold ritualistic revivals wherever a flat piece of land could be found. They were great family affairs.

Shouting and screaming, the oracle would proclaim his healing powers, promising to deliver his mesmerized congregants from their ailments and misery and save them from an eternal hell that was far worse than the one they were already living in. All they had to do was repent their sins and place a few coins in the collection plates — inverted tambourines often proffered by scantily clad, ethereal princesses, some of whom appeared to be moonlighting from the hoochie-coochie show.

Next time: Cataclysmic changes. X Asheville native Jerry Sternberg, a longtime observer of the local scene, can be reached at gospeljerry@aol.com.

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Asheville City Schools take aim at racial disparities

BY VIRGINIA DAFFRON vdaffron@mountainx.com Step into any Asheville City Schools classroom, and chances are you can guess students’ academic proficiency simply by looking at the color of their skin.

The achievement gap between black and white students isn’t unique to Asheville, but the painful truth is that it’s worse here than in any of the state’s 114 other school districts. According to the Youth Justice Project, an arm of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, the Asheville City Schools have the biggest disparity between white and black students’ academic proficiency of any district in the state. Regardless of economic status, about 80 percent of the system’s white students achieve grade-level proficiency; less than 30 percent of black students meet the same benchmark.

The Durham-based organization reached that conclusion by analyzing data from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

“This is not a new problem,” notes outgoing Board of Education Chair Peggy Dalman. “We’ve known about it and tried to make progress on it for years. But the truth is, it hasn’t worked.”

Frustration over the district’s failure to budge the needle in reducing the disparity sent Superintendent Pamela Baldwin on a hunt for new approaches. After what she says was an exhaustive search, Baldwin found a program called Integrated Comprehensive Strategies for Equity, headed by professors Elise Frattura and Colleen Capper of the University of Wisconsin. The two women are working with over 200 school systems across the country in an effort to eliminate systemic inequities that perpetuate societal patterns of oppression and disadvantage.

“ICS, right now, is the only system we can find in this nation that actually addresses the specific components of an educational system to address the gaps and needs of children and teachers in our community,” Baldwin told school board members during a Jan. 19 planning retreat. The University

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MARGINALIZED: Confronting the largest disparity between the performance of black and white students in the state, outgoing Asheville City Schools Superintendent Pam Baldwin says that shifting the system toward greater equity “is not ‘another thing’: It is the only thing.” Photo by Jack Sorokin of Wisconsin, she continued, “is right now the hub of racial equity work.”

“This is not a new initiative,” stresses Baldwin. “The addition of ICS is the next step in our strategies to address the needs of all students.”

The program is relatively new, raising questions about its long-term effectiveness. But the short-term results have been impressive, with significant gains in both achievement and graduation rates.

And at the school board retreat, Baldwin emphatically supported the initiative. “What I have heard the whole time is ‘Is this just the flavor of the month?’ I say, racial equity is not ‘another thing’: It is the only thing. … Good teaching strategies, relationships, caring about children, giving

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them what they need for support is … about being a great school district. In our district, it happens to be an issue based on race.”

SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS Last November, a group of leaders from the Asheville City Schools met with Frattura and Capper for a halfday session. Out of that first contact emerged plans for the three-day training and planning session the system hosted March 1-3. About 150 teachers, principals, district staff, parents and other community members convened at the Mission Health Conference Center on the A-B Tech campus to kick off a districtwide initiative.

The effort comes at an awkward time for the city schools, however. Baldwin is leaving this month to become superintendent of the 12,000-student Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools. In addition, three new school board members — a voting majority — will be sworn in April 3 and will help choose Baldwin’s replacement. The new superintendent will oversee a process that’s expected to play out over a number of years and could ultimately lead to a major retooling of the system’s academic structure.

Baldwin, however, stresses that despite the change of leadership, “The teachers, staff, students, community, district and school leaders, and Board of Education believe in

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The Youth Justice Project of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice compared data for all school districts in the state and concluded Asheville had the largest disparity in discipline rates. Graphic by Steph Guinan this work and understand that it takes everyone to move it forward.”

EARLY SUCCESS Launched in 2012 based on a model first proposed in 2004, Integrated Comprehensive Strategies for Equity aims to fer-

ret out and eliminate institutional racism that Frattura and Capper say disproportionately places students of color in remedial or special education programs, creating lower expectations and reduced academic achievement.

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A sobering report card N.C. Department of Public Instruction data for the 2015-16 school year show alarming gaps in academic proficiency between black students and all other racial groups (See chart “Achievement gap,” page 12).

Worse yet, those gaps are stubbornly persistent. Between 2009 and 2014, the system’s African-American students scored below the state average for black students in every subject and at every grade level, says Melissa Hedt, K-12 teaching and learning coordinator for the Asheville City Schools. “The same has not been true of any other subgroup of students,” she notes, when compared with their respective statewide averages, “including Hispanic, multiracial, economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, and academically and intellectually gifted.”

More recently, some black students have outperformed their statewide peers. In 2014-15, Asheville’s black students surpassed the state averages in fourth-grade reading and seventhgrade math. And in 2015-16, black students bested their state averages in

both seventh- and eighth-grade math.

Nonetheless, says Hedt, “The overwhelming majority of our grade levels and subjects still experienced lower proficiency rates for black students. All our other subgroups outperform the state averages [for their group] in most grade levels and subjects.”

Based on 2014-15 data, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s Youth Justice Project ranked Asheville worst in the state in terms of the disparity between how its African-American and white students performed on endof-grade and end-of-course exams.

This was true for local students in grades three through eight and in high school. Meanwhile, in direct comparisons between African-American and white students, the city schools had the greatest racial disparity in rates of short-term suspensions, measured as a percentage of the student population versus the number of suspensions (See graphic, “Discipline gap,” above).

Finally, Asheville’s disparity in graduation rates ranked second-worst (See chart, “Graduation gap,” page 17).

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A school that was one of the first in the nation to adopt the institute’s recommendations, in 2004, saw graduation rates for students with disabilities jump from 69 percent to 97 percent between 2004 and 2009, the website notes, while the rates for students without disabilities climbed from 85 percent to 97 percent. During the same period, average student American College Test scores increased from 21.7 to 23.4; scores on the test range from 1-36, and the national average score in 2014 was 20.

Another district, which began working with Frattura and Capper in 2011, also had dramatic results.

By 2015, it had reduced the number of students identified as having a disability from 15 percent to 11 percent and cut the number of students bused out of the district for special behavioral services from 43 to 6. At the same time, the district made gains in reading proficiency that exceeded expectations across all student groups.

And a high school began implementing these practices in 2012 by “making more higher-level courses available to all students, increasing the number of students enrolling in at least one AP or honors course, and reducing the number of lower-level courses,” the website reports. And even as the courses were “leveled up” to higher academic standards, more students took the more challenging classes, and fewer students failed.

Board of Education, the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision, ideas about what constitutes success remained fixed.

When some groups of students failed to meet those standards, Frattura continued, separate tracks were created. Over time, they’ve proliferated, producing a dizzying array of educational jargon: exceptional children, English language learners, tier two, tier three, alcohol and drug supports, alternative education, Title

1. This, in turn, has created educational environments in which a large percentage of the students may be categorized as needing some kind of specialized intervention. What’s more, those programs disproportionately target children of color and those experiencing poverty.

It isn’t clear what percentage of students in the city schools receive at least one intervention. About 18 percent of kids in the elementary grades receive tier two or three

interventions, but that doesn’t include special education, gifted and many other pullout programs. Right now, the district can’t report those numbers accurately because of overlap among categories, says Melissa Hedt, the district’s K-12 teaching and learning coordinator. But that kind of analysis will be part of the equity audits planned for next year.

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A BROKEN SYSTEM The problem, Frattura argued at the conference, is rooted in the history of public education. “In any school district in this country, we’ve all done things that perpetuate discrimination,” she said on the first day. “The question is, why and how?”

Modeled on private schools for middle- and upper-class white boys, she explained, the U.S. public school system defined academic achievement using standards developed for those elite male students. And even as the country attempted to desegregate its schools in the wake of Brown v.

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ACHIEVEMENT GAP: The charts above show that white students in the Asheville City Schools district outperform their statewide peers (indicated by the red dotted line) at all grade levels, while black students underperform state averages for black students.

These charts reflect data provided by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for the 2015-16 school year. Graphic by Steph Guinan

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Addressing racial equity The Asheville City Schools Foundation was founded in 1988 to support strong public schools in the city. The nonprofit makes grants to schools and teachers, funds artists in residence in classrooms, awards college scholarships to students and provides afterschool programming through its In Real Life program at Asheville Middle School.

Five years ago, says Executive Director Kate Pett, the nonprofit looked at its work through the lens of racial equity — and discovered problems. “We spent two years studying our own culture,” she says, adding, “It was a transformative process.” People of color, the organization found, were insufficiently represented on its board of directors; in response, the foundation undertook extensive racial equity training developed by the Asheville-based Center for Participatory Change and OpenSource Leadership Strategies in Durham.

The extent of the foundation’s work in this area is unique, says Pett. “The ACSF is maybe the only local education fund in the state that is engaging very specifically in racial equity work.”

All grant applications for teachers and teaching artists must include a racial equity component, notes Miranda Musiker, the foundation’s grants and scholarships manager.

The group also funds a schoolwide equity initiative at Claxton Elementary School. Now in its third full year, the program is focusing on what the Claxtonbased equity team has defined as an “opportunity gap” for students of color: chances to be leaders in extracurricular activities that promote self-esteem, resilience and engagement. The foundation’s support for addressing issues like transportation, says Pett, is helping more minority students participate in activities like the safety patrol, school plays and afterschool clubs.

Her group, she emphasizes, works closely with district staff, and there are many synergies.

“Everybody has really been working on these issues together,” says

KATE PETT Pett, and they’ve made measurable progress in behavior management.

Data and accountability are critical in education generally, stresses Pett, but that’s particularly true “when we’re talking about vulnerable, underserved children. We have to rely on data to help tell the story because obviously their voices aren’t entered into the room.”

Nonetheless, she says, numbers don’t paint the whole picture of student and school success. Current state formulas, Pett explains, are weighted heavily to favor performance on end-of-grade tests over student growth. “So if you’re a teacher who’s inherited a group of students who might have higher levels of poverty or trauma or learning needs, you might have tremendous growth. You might do heroic work, but your students are still unlike-

ly to be proficient at the end of that year. And so you might be rated as a poor teacher in a failing school.”

Once schools are labeled as failing, she continues, “That might translate into parents with privilege — white parents — choosing to send their children to a different school that had a different grade, concentrating poverty and disadvantage in one school and benefiting another.”

Besides continuing to fund its current programs and initiatives, the foundation also has a wish list of programs it’s eager to launch if additional money becomes available, notes Pett. She’d love to create a program that would provide “a long pipeline of support” for elementary-age children, with the eventual goal of involving more diverse students in nonathletic activities such as band or the debate team, which “could help them experience success in school and get to college.”

Pett would also like to expand summer opportunities for students, which “the schools just can’t do by themselves because that slice of funding just keeps getting cut.”

Finally, she says, “It would be great to attract and retain teachers of color. But in general, we need to think about innovative ways to attract and retain excellent teachers who really want to engage in racial equity issues, which includes white teachers.”

At the same time, however, Pett cautions against expecting racial equity work to quickly lead to gains in test results. “When we talk about the achievement gap, it’s just one tiny slice — and one which many educators disagree with the validity of. We should also measure some other things, like discipline referrals, because we can address that disparity.

That is within our control,” she points out. “Can we necessarily overcome all the effects of poverty and close the achievement gap next year? No.”

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Cultivating mindfulness Twenty squirmy kindergartners sit in a circle on the floor of their classroom with their teacher, Scott Fisher.

“When I ring the bell, what I want you to do is listen to the bell,” he says.

“And what else do I want you to do?”

“Listen to it for as long as you can,” a child pipes up.

“Yes, listen to it for as long as you can,” Fisher agrees. “Listen to the bell and don’t do anything except listen to the bell. See how long you can hear this sound as it gets softer and softer until it fades away.”

He rings a shiny brass hand bell and the children grow still: not a giggle or a whisper. After perhaps half a minute, Fisher inhales slowly, looks around the circle at each child ... and smiles.

ONE BREATH AT A TIME Fisher, who’s in his fifth year of teaching, is part of a team at Isaac Dickson Elementary School that’s exploring mindfulness strategies for improving the school experience of students and teachers alike. The team’s work is supported by a grant from the Asheville City Schools Foundation, which began investing in the program last school year. Fisher, fellow kindergarten teachers Leslie Blaich and May Castelloe, and special education teacher Mary-Ann Bolton are introducing mindfulness practices in their school and sharing them with other teachers in the system.

The grant has supported various training courses and activities for the team members and their co-workers.

This year, local mindfulness guru Scott MacGregor is offering Isaac Dickson teachers an eight-week stress-reduction course at a reduced rate. About 20 teachers are participating in the class, which meets weekly at the school.

Mindfulness is about observing one’s reactions to situations in a nonjudgmental way. “Selfishly, it’s way more about me than it is about the students,” says Fisher. “The more resilient I can be, the more mindful I can be, the more I can benefit my class because they don’t have a teacher that’s freaking out.”

Fisher uses himself to model mindful practices. “I’ll say, ‘Did you guys see what just happened to me right now?

Did you hear my voice, and did you see my eyebrows? I just flipped my lid,’” he reveals with a laugh. “And I can be

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like, ‘Now I’m going to take a breath.

You can take one with me if you want.’

I just sort of run this stream of consciousness out loud for the class.”

BUILDING RESILIENCE Back in Fisher’s classroom, a student named Ari is explaining the concept of resilience. Referring to a graphic projected on a screen, she describes a person’s “resilient zone.”

“When you are mad, you come out of it up here,” Ari says, pointing to an area above the zone. “And when you are sad, you’re somewhere down here,” pointing to an area below the zone. “If you are happy, you’re here, or here, or here,” Ari concludes, indicating spots within the resilient zone.

Fisher asks, “If you get upset, you can get ... what do we call it?”

“Bumped out,” answers Ari. “That’s right,” says Fisher. “You can get bumped out of your resilient zone.

We’ve also learned that this going up and down, this charge and release, is something that happens to every single human, every single day. It’s not about being good or about being bad: It’s just about how all humans work.”

Using models like this to help students understand their experiences in a nonjudgmental way, Fisher and his teammates say, can be the first step in increasing their ability to engage with school.

PROOF’S IN THE PUDDING According to Mindful Schools, which provides online and in-person training for educators across the U.S. and around the world, a significant body of research suggests that using mindfulness practices in educational settings improves attention, emotional regulation and compassion while reducing anxiety and distress.

The Emeryville, Calif.-based nonprofit cites a study published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2015 that found that kindergartners’ social skills predicted long-term educational, employment and mental health benefits.

Teachers who receive mindfulness training, the organization’s website maintains, report lower levels of stress and higher job satisfaction, while independent observations note

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CHILD’S PLAY: Kindergarten teachers at Isaac Dickson Elementary use a variety of games and activities to introduce students to mindfulness concepts and techniques. Here, students pass a full-to-the-brim cup of water around the circle, trying not to spill a drop. The activity teaches focus, teamwork and resiliency. Photo by Virginia Daffron improved teacher effectiveness and classroom organization.

The training she and her teammates have received, says Castelloe, “has had a huge impact on us as people.” And for her, that hasn’t just been true in the classroom, but “as a mom and a wife and a friend and a teacher — all of it.”

April Dockery, the principal at Asheville Middle School, says the Dickson teachers have been invited to talk to her faculty as a possible prelude to implementing mindfulness practices there.

Blaich, however, sounds a note of caution. “Mindfulness has become a word that’s used a lot, but it’s not something that can just be read about and learned intellectually — it has to be practiced and embodied,” she explains. And before these strategies can be implemented throughout the district, she believes, some “preconceived notions and misconceptions about what mindfulness is” need to be put to rest.

PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE It’s too soon to draw conclusions, but the Dickson kindergarten teachers believe mindfulness practice has tremendous potential for helping narrow the racial achievement gap.

“At the beginning of the year,” notes Castelloe, one African-American student “would just cry, shut down and

lose academic time regularly.” But thanks to mindfulness training, “I’ve known how to help her. I ask: ‘What’s happening? What do you notice?

Let’s try some things and see what helps you come back.’ And now she knows that when she feels those hot tears coming, she can go get a sip of water and then come back and work.

And so she loses maybe two minutes instead of 30 to 45 minutes.”

Every student, Castelloe maintains, “wants to learn and be engaged.”

Some children, she explains, struggle because their resilient zone is narrow or particularly fragile. They need to learn to recognize when they’re bumped out of their zone and what they can do to recover.

But mindfulness, notes Blaich, can also help teachers and administrators become aware of their own implicit biases. “My responsibility as a kindergarten teacher is to be completely open to any possibility that a 5-yearold has,” she says. “If mindfulness increases that openness by 10 percent, then that’s a start.”

And on a broader level, “I honestly don’t see how we can move forward without starting there — without bringing the unconscious into our awareness,” Blaich concludes. “That’s a pretty important place that I’ve arrived at with this practice, and I think it’s going to be important to Asheville.”

Institutional racism also shows up in other ways. “Black males are 70 percent more likely to get a referral [for discipline] than others,” April Dockery, Asheville Middle School’s principal, pointed out at the conference.

Frattura, meanwhile, noted, “We have a lot of programs to fix the kid. Our underlying assumption is that the child, not the system, is broken.” And specifically addressing the students in the audience, she added, “I want you to know: You are not broken. You never were, and you never will be.”

THE PUSH FOR RACIAL BALANCE Asheville was slow to respond to Brown v. Board of Education.

The city didn’t even attempt full integration until 1969, and shortly after classes began that August, a riot broke out, forcing the schools to close for a week.

By the late 1980s, some neighborhood elementary schools were enrolling a mix of black and white students, but others were still largely segregated. A federal court finally imposed a desegregation order that led the district to adopt a magnet-themed school choice framework in 1990.

The magnet system aims to create proportional representation among the city’s schools while giving families a say in which schools their children will attend, Hedt explains. But sometimes, those two goals can conflict. Until recently, she continues, enrollment policies “weren’t as clear as they should have been” and, in some instances, “weren’t implemented with fidelity.” Changes made since Baldwin was hired four years ago, says Hedt, have enhanced the district’s ability to use school assignments to help achieve racial balance.

Meanwhile, the federal court order is still in effect, and while parents can request specific schools, there’s no guarantee that those preferences will be honored.

An extensive body of research supports her contention. More than 100 studies conducted by various researchers over the last several decades have found that students labeled as having special needs do better academically in integrated settings, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. And a 2005 National Education Association resolution states, “The use of discriminatory academic tracking based on economic status, ethnicity, race or gender must be eliminated in all public school settings.”

Such labeling, Frattura maintained, creates a stigma, and figuring out which ability level they’ve been placed in takes kids “about 15 minutes in kindergarten.” Once a child has been placed in a remedial track, she continued, “They do not see themselves as successful learners.” Thus, their subsequent subpar performance becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Dockery has seen this at Asheville Middle School. “Students are aware,” she said. “They feel marginalized and put into silos.”

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FATAL DISTRACTION Today, Frattura told conference participants, most schools focus on identifying student deficits — which simply doesn’t work. “It’s very clear to us that the more kids are removed from general ed, the further behind they get. If it was working, it would go the opposite way,” she pointed out.

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But not only does the child’s selfesteem take a big hit when singled out for intervention: Students also receive less effective instruction, said Frattura. “The kids that need the most cohesive instruction are often the kids that get the most fragmented instruction throughout the day,” she explained.

In addition, veteran Principal Shannon Baggett noted, “There seems to be a mindset among teachers, when students are pulled out and put into these different groups, that they’re going to be the magic bullet that’s going to solve all the problems.” Baggett will head the Montford North Star Academy, the district’s new middle school option, which will open at the former Randolph School campus on Montford Avenue in August.

Particularly at the elementary level, students in these tracks are frequently removed from class to receive interventions by a changing cast of specialists. These include speech and language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, English language and reading instructors, and volunteer tutors.

Their packed schedules, and the fact that some rotate among multiple schools, make it hard for these staffers to coordinate their efforts to achieve optimum results.

Local experience bears this out: “The children that are the most needy are pulled out the most times over the day,”

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noted Principal Cynthia Sellinger of Hall Fletcher Elementary.

The resulting disruption has a negative effect on all students, Frattura asserts. How the new approach will address these issues isn’t clear yet, however, and none of the local school personnel who spoke on the district’s plans gave specific examples.

ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Another trap schools fall into, said Capper, is thinking that society must first solve poverty before addressing student achievement issues. She led conference attendees through an exercise that identified — and then rejected — attitudes about students and families experiencing poverty.

Celebration of champions The Asheville City Schools Foundation’s annual community-wide event highlights those who are working to improve equity in our schools. This year’s event will honor Buncombe County Commissioner Al Whitesides, whose contributions to the community span over 50 years, from his work as a civil rights activist in the 1960s to his mentorship of young men of color today.

Asheville Writers in the Schools’ efforts to amplify the voices of youth of color will also be honored.

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Schools, asserted Capper, can’t afford to wait until poverty is eliminated because they’re part of the cycle that perpetuates it.

The solution, she maintained, is “having high expectations” and recognizing the strengths and skills “these kids bring to school: what they do know how to do.” That includes things like being resourceful, being committed to their family unit, overcoming a wide variety of challenges, valuing education as a path out of poverty, being hardworking and having, on average, the same intelligence as students with higher socio-economic status.

Research, she noted, shows that with a proactive education that builds on assets rather than focusing on identifying deficits, all kinds of students can achieve success.

When instructional resources are focused on the main classroom, eliminating the distractions that come with moving students in and out during the day, all children’s performance improves.

The Asheville City Schools, Hedt points out, have already taken some steps toward addressing the issues created by tracking. At Asheville Middle School, she says, math courses have been “leveled up” over the last couple of years, creating mixed-ability math classrooms serving all students.

During that same period, continues Hedt, “We’ve been working to increase access to our honors courses” at the high school level. At the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences Asheville, where all courses are at least honors-level, “There are 26 African-American students in the ninth-grade class; in the 12th grade, there are six.

So you can see where the enrollment efforts have picked up,” Hedt told school board members during the January planning retreat. The hope is that reducing or eliminating separate tracks at the elementary level will lead to more minority representation in the honors and AP courses in high school.

THROUGH STUDENTS’ EYES Besides students and faculty from the education department at Western Carolina University, conference participants included members of a group that’s rarely been consulted in such endeavors in the past: current pupils in the city schools. During those three days, about a dozen students drawn

GRADUATION GAP: With academic proficiency scores hovering below 30 percent at the high school level, a significant number of black students don’t graduate. The difference between white and black graduation rates is the second-largest in the state. Graphic by Steph Guinan from the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council contributed on an equal footing with the adults. With a mix of races and genders, these students represented Asheville Middle School, Asheville High and the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences.

Grant Everist, who’s white, is Asheville High’s student body president. In an interview the morning of the conference, he said that having been in the city system since preschool, “There’s no school system that I would have rather grown up in.”

Everist, however, acknowledged that some of his fellow students might not share that sentiment. “Once you get to Asheville High, there is huge inequity in terms of race in AP classes versus honors versus standard.

I’ve taken a lot of [advanced placement courses]: Honestly, the majority haven’t had any minorities at all in them.”

Conversely, said Asheville High football player Andrew Leota, walk into a standard course, and you’ll see hardly any white people.

Leota, who moved to Asheville from the Pacific island nation of Samoa when he was 7, is on track to follow his older brother Pete — an Asheville High alum who’s now part of the University of South Carolina’s offensive line — to play college football.

“College is hard to get into these days,” Leota noted. “I see a lot of people trying to use sports as a platform to get into college.” But while Leota, who’s a junior this year, is juggling an impressive list of offers from Division I schools, he’s also thinking of life after football. “I’m planning on

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getting my pre-med and going into sports medicine,” he revealed.

Having these students at the conference, said Baldwin, was important because “When it starts to get hard, you turn and look at a child.

You turn and look at a student in this room, and it starts to get easy again.

It’s easy to do work for children that you love.”

NO QUICK FIX “Three. Four. Five years,” Frattura said slowly. Undoing over 200 years of educational history and societal inequity, she stressed, takes time.

Frattura exhorted conference attendees to resist the temptation to go back to their schools and immediately start reconfiguring their classrooms. In districts that have moved too fast to implement equity initiatives, she said, schools have struggled. Unless both district staff and the community they serve have a chance to grasp the history that’s helped create the current problems that affect all students, Frattura maintained, such efforts are doomed to meet resistance and stall.

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For the remainder of this school year, says Hedt, teams from the individual schools as well as one representing the district will be debriefing from the conference and figuring out ways to communicate these ideas to the community at large. In March, an additional training will be held for incoming school board members Joyce Brown, Patricia Griffin and James Lee. During the 2017-18 school year, each city school will complete a detailed equity audit that will include test data, discipline statistics, staffing, policies and procedures. By this time next year, each school will have a plan for realigning its staff and other resources to better serve students.

LEADING THE WAY “We know that we’ve created this culture where kids feel marginalized, and we don’t want that,” says Dockery. “So we are going to change the way we do things. We believe that every student is capable, and we are going to create a culture that recognizes that.”

Dockery hopes all members of the Asheville community, regardless of where they fall on the racial or economic spectrum, will get behind the effort so the energy can come “funneling in ... to help us get these kids where they need to be. I have been working toward something like this for a very long time,” she says. “I know we have institutionalized racism; I know that most of us know that. We just don’t know how to undo it.”

Asked what the hardest part of facing up to the district’s problems has been, Dockery’s eyes fill with tears, and her voice begins to waver.

“I want people to see that our kids are worth it.

“We are going to do something different, and it’s not going to be comfortable; it’s not going to be traditional. It’s going to be awkward.

But we have to change the way we serve children,” Dockery maintains, “or we are not going to move in the direction we need to move. And our children — my children, your children, our city’s children — deserve better. Maybe we will be the example of what the nation should do.” X

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Faithful march in support of undocumented Online petition gathers 1,775 signatures from 133 WNC congregations Church of Christ. Her congregation is the first in the area committed to providing short-term sanctuary, including housing and support to any immigrant afraid of deportation.

Other congregations are discerning whether to take that step, said Bill Ramsey of the Circle of Mercy Congregation and a Sanctuary WNC organizer.

The march started at First Congregational United Church of Christ on Oak Street around noon and wound through the streets of North Asheville, with a stop for a blessing at Beth Ha-Tephila Synagogue on Liberty Street.

“May the doors of our houses of worship welcome parents and children whose lives are at risk of being torn apart, may they be shelters from fear and anxiety, havens of hope and hospitality,” said Rabbi Batsheva Meiri.

Meiri said immigrant neighbors who wish to live here “contribute immeasurably to the culture, economy and community we all cherish.”

Marge Marsh, a retired Presbyterian minister, echoed the concern that stepped-up deportations would hurt the local economy. “Without these workers, lots of our local businesses, our service sector and agriculture would be devastated,” she said.

Marsh also worried that local law enforcement agencies would be stretched thin if they took on the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in rounding up longtime residents without proper documentation. “I don’t think that’s the job of the local police,” she said.

Marsh and her husband, Earl Thompson, also a retired minister,

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COME TOGETHER: Singer David LaMotte leads signers of a petition in support of providing sanctuary for immigrants at risk of deportation. Photo by Dale Neal

BY DALE NEAL dale.neal@gmail.com Some believers are taking the religious commandment to “Love your neighbor as yourself” to heart and actively welcoming foreigners into their neighborhoods, even providing sanctuary against forced removals.

Hundreds of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Pagans and other religious followers from across Western North Carolina took to the streets of Asheville on Thursday, March 16, in a peaceful march in support of undocumented immigrants anxious about roundups and deportations under the Trump administration.

“As Americans, we are dismayed. As people of faith, we are also committed to taking action,” says the Declaration of Solidarity by People of Faith in

Western North Carolina unveiled in a news conference following the march.

“As Protestants, Catholics, Quakers, Jews, Buddhists, Unitarian Universalists, Muslims, Bahá’í, Pagans and others, we share at least two spiritual imperatives: to love our neighbors and to welcome those who come from far-off lands seeking shelter,” the petition states.

Some 1,775 people representing 133 congregations in 19 Western North Carolina counties had signed the online petition as of last week. Organizers said the petition at http://bit.ly/2mnoVRw is open for more signatures.

“Love of neighbor as one’s self is fundamental to all our faiths.

Immigrants are our neighbors. They belong to God, and we will rise to protect them and their families from unjust policies that target the most vulnerable,” said the Rev. Amanda Hendler-Voss of Land of Sky United

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Thompson said he would like to see the city of Asheville take an official stand as a sanctuary city, even while Republican lawmakers in Raleigh introduced a bill last week that would ban municipalities from taking such actions.

“It’s a question of morality,” Thompson said.

The event encompassed more concerns than just Hispanic families.

Marchers carried colorful posters depicting black and brown faces as well as a woman in a Muslim hijab. “We All Belong Here. We Will Defend Each Other,” the posters stated.

Basem Alkahlani carried his own hand-lettered placard: “My Family is not Evil, Mr. Trump!”

A Yemeni who has lived in Asheville the past two years, Alkahani, who has a green card, had been trying to get visas for his wife and daughter to join him, but they have been delayed by Trump’s executive orders that would temporarily ban travel from Yemen and other Muslim-majority countries.

Alkahlani had been invited by Christian friends to join the march in support of other immigrants.

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The march culminated at the UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Asheville on Edwin Place, where more than 200 Sanctuary supporters filled the pews.

“President Trump’s executive order on enforcement rounds up immigrants, splits apart families, and deports contributing members of our community.

As they step back into the shadows, we step up and speak out in solidarity,” Hendler-Voss told the crowd.

The declaration was read in Spanish and English by local clergy. Supporters said they will urge ICE agents to treat potential deportees with “dignity and respect, and not as criminals.”

They will also urge local cities and law enforcement agencies “to focus on keeping our communities safe, not on assisting ICE efforts to deport peaceable residents,” the declaration stated.

Miran Porrus of Nuestro Centro, a Hispanic community center in Hendersonville, accepted the sanctuary declaration with a fiery attack on U.S. government policies toward the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants, many of whom came from Mexico and Central America, fleeing violence and seeking better lives for their families.

“The irony is that it is to the advantage of this country to have cheap labor

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of the immigrants, who under deceptive trade agreements like NAFTA, have had their own lands ravished,” Porrus said.

Such policies do nothing but “criminalize poverty,” she added.

North Carolina was home to some 350,000 undocumented immigrants in 2014, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.

“Our declaration of solidarity means standing with black and brown bodies in the places where they suffer,” Hendler-Voss said. The sanctuary movement also means speaking out against policing that indiscriminately targets minorities, as well as pointing out disparities in housing, health and education that privilege white majorities, she said.

Clergy want to continue conversations with local officials and law enforcement on those issues.

Organizers said they did not know of any immigrants currently seeking local sanctuary, but “we want to be prepared,” said Aland Ramirez of CIMA, Companeros Immigrants de las Mountainas en Accion.

Sanctuary providers would receive a call from CIMA, saying, “We have a family who we are afraid will be split apart by deportation. Can they come and safely stay in your sanctuary?” said Hendler-Voss. “We would invite them in, provide around-the-clock companionship. We would take on responsibility taking their children to school. We would provide good food and warm fellowship.”

Land of Sky would provide twoto three-day sanctuary until other safe places could be found to provide indefinite stays.

Organizers expect their fight to continue beyond a petition drive and a peace march.

“Until our nation finds the political will to enact justice, a just comprehensive immigration reform, we are prepared to act,” Hendler-Voss said.

“We will not be deterred from safeguarding the least of these in God’s house. We will love our neighbors as if they were our own families, our own children, our very selves.” X

KIDS ISSUE 2017

being chopped down to build a house next door or the 150 acres of rainforest that disappear every minute, every tree, every acre, every forest counts and matters.

Be cautious and conscious about nature. You are more capable than you believe. You may be one person in a population, but each population starts with one person.

— Johari B. The Learning Community School, seventh grade

WHAT MATTERS TO ME?

Welcome to Part II of Xpress’ 2017 Kids Issue, which features a dynamic array of creative work from local K-12 students — plus Xpress’ camp directory.

This year, kids and teens explored the theme of “What Matters to Me?” via art, essays and poetry. About 450 entries came in from students attending more than 30 local public, charter, private and home schools.

And Xpress’ camp directory features more than 140 options, from traditional sleepover camps to sciencebased day programs. Camps focus on everything from Legos to creating comic book characters, swimming, trampolines, exploring nature, computer coding, robotics, moviemaking, music playing and more.

To make it easier to skim the directory, camps have the following icons to let you know more about them: athletics, faith, nature, science, art, day and overnight. Also, you can visit our online version at avl.mx/3i4 and search based on the aforementioned categories.

Xpress is proud to present this robust and diverse directory of summer fun, learning, adventures and memories yet to be made.

— Tracy Rose and Dan Hesse

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ANIMAL DIVERSITY: Invest Collegiate Imagine 10th-grader Elias Varn drew this rainbow of animal diversity.

The forest The woods have always enchanted me. I can feel a change when I walk into nature. I can tell I am where I am supposed to be. I feel no rush in this wild yet peaceful paradise that makes a part of me wake up. It is not always striking, but once I step away, something withers up inside me. For me, it is the trees. You may feel it, you may not. If you feel it, it does not matter why; all that matters is you feel it.

I live and grew up in the woods.

We have 5 acres of just woods behind our house. There are many creatures, but mostly it is trees. Trees are so enchanting, how they start minuscule, a seed, but grow into something grand and magical. They are powerful and sturdy, yet the wind

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can sway them. A delicate balance of power and vulnerability, grace and strength. They grow, yet no one can see it. They are patient and methodical. The trees don’t know about me, but they accept me. To the trees, I am the same as the next person. I don’t stand out to a tree, and that is humbling.

Although forests have unimaginable strength, they are at risk. Forests are meant to be cherished, meant to make memories, meant to sustain life. The forest is meant for many things, but not to be chopped down, not for houses, not for paper. They are not there for humans to take; they are there to love and protect.

Although we can’t live the way we do now without cutting down trees, we have to remember to take what we need and not more; trees are sacred. Whether it is a few trees

Martial arts are important because if a bad person ever tries to beat you up, you need to know how to turn the tables! The main punches are jabs, hooks and uppercuts. The main kicks are front kicks, side kicks and round kicks. There are also eight elbows. The reason martial arts matter to me is because I have always liked that kind of fighting.

— Stone Higgins North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

My family and friends My sister is the best. She helps me with my homework. My dad stays at home when I’m sick. My friend Bailey helps me do gymnastics.

Addison is the best. She cares about saving animals. Mila helped me do a flip on the bars at the playground.

These are just a few of the reasons I love my family and friends.

— Emily Loredo-Calderon North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

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Silenced Just because I voted for one figure I favored over another, I am immediately judged, put down.

Just because of that one event, the world around me hated, even cried.

I haven’t felt able to speak out though I have been told I can, I cannot debate with anyone due to their blind following, similar to my own blindness.

Unable to do anything but watch as my candidate is harassed and attacked. Only watch.

Many times I have had to sit through rants, classes, leaders, insulting my choice.

I’ve been in an incredibly uncomfortable environment for nine years at my school, but only with politics.

My peers and I have had to make a polite agreement: no politics ... it has been exhausting to endure.

My opinion is only looked at, never considered.

I can’t be for sure, I am not in the heads of those around me, but it seems obvious to me.

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around me, but I am in this place of extreme discomfort.

Many people face this isolation.

My sister struggles with this same issue in her high school, many are verbally attacked, physically assaulted, discriminated, silenced.

People from all sides share outsider experiences because it doesn’t matter where you stand when you are across from everyone else.

— Robert Humphrey Evergreen Community Charter School

eighth grade

LOVE OF LIONS: Rainbow Community School fourth-grader Sammy Shein created this ceramic piece.

Even though they say they value my opinions and stances, how can they?

None of us can change the way we feel.

No matter which way November turned out, I knew my life would only get harder.

But I hadn’t imagined it would last this long, still hatred, still crying.

I am not trying to attack everyone

My fish, Zero

The thing that I love was my fish named Zero. He died one day. I liked to help clean his bowl. I also fed him once a day and took care of him. Sometimes I would talk to him. Not many people cared about him, but I really did. He died in 2015. I miss my fish, Zero.

— Christian Chinol North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

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Don’t let go

“Don’t let go. This isn’t the way out.” Many people have told me this.

Thank God, I now believe it. My name is Thomas-Rose. I was diagnosed with chronic manic-depressive disorder and anxiety (a long-term form of mild bipolar disorder) in third grade. I’m now a junior in high school and I still deal with it. When you feel this way, sometimes it seems like everyone is out to get you; the world becomes darker.

I’ll admit, there are things about me that The Man doesn’t agree with. I’m chunky, kind of weird, and wear all black and dark colors. I’m different than the usual kid. I identify as emo/punk, pansexual and gender-fluid (I identify as a guy and girl). Some people in my past have dismissed this as a phase of my life or picked on me for this. This made my life a living hell. People picked on me, pushed me into lockers, and verbal abuse occurred. So, what was the spark left in my life? Music was that spark.

In middle school, I just gave up and “let go” of caring until my friend Josh showed me punk/metal music.

Many people would probably say this is counterproductive, seeing as how the lyrics can be aggressive. I think

they helped me through the passing of family members, bullies, and through my parents’ divorce because the messages are actually inspiring.

To quote an anonymous person, “Your heroes might wear capes, but mine is in full of tattoos and saves me with his music.” My favorite bands/artists to this day and many more are A Day to Remember, Hollywood Undead, Bring Me the Horizon, Reel Big Fish, Blink182, Falling in Reverse and Neck Deep.

If you identify with my story, get into something. Take a special interest in something. Occupy yourself. Get involved in your community. I’m in a post-hard-core/metal-core/pop-punk band, for example, and it’s fun. Do something fun. Don’t let depression control you. To quote the band Neck Deep, “Every earthquake starts with a little shake.” This quote means that to really start getting better requires baby steps.

I’m just saying — have fun with your life. If you like tennis, start a tennis club with your friends. If you like singing, join a band or a choir. Live life one step at a time. If you need serious help with your depression, go to www.save.org/ or www. mentalhealthamerica.net.

— Thomas J.

Black Mountain Academy, 11th grade

Ages 3-5 • Co-Ed Exploring a new theme every week, these fun and educational camps utilize movement and crafts to learn about a variety of topics from baby animals to dinosaurs to outer space. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ages 3-5. Cost: $150 per week / $800 for all 6 weeks.

June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-June 23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21 Asheville • 761-1277 • terpsicorpsacademy.org • terpsicorpsacademy@gmail.com

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Ages 9-up • Co-Ed A program designed to push dancers on a professional track to the next level. Featuring a different nationally acclaimed ballet instructor each week, students can expect classes in ballet, pointe and classical variations along with a combination of the following - jazz, contemporary, modern, choreography, pilates, yoga, and conditioning classes (depending on the week). Weekdays 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., ages 9 & up. Cost: $400 per week.

June 19-24, June 26-July 1, July 17-22, July 31-Aug. 5, Aug. 7-12 Asheville • 761-1277 • terpsicorpsacademy.org • terpsicorpsacademy@gmail.com

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Ages 6-10 • Co-Ed An immersive dance camp perfect for those relatively new to dance, but wanting to jump in and learn more. Exploring a variety of styles, the highly professional staff will take your dancer’s technique to a new level. 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m., ages 6-10. Cost: $150 per week.

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God, my brothers and my faith

There are three important things to me, which if I didn’t have them, I might not be here today.

The first person I love is God. He is important to me because he is my hero.

He protected me when the TV fell on me when I was a baby. He returned me to life when I died when I was a baby, and he healed me when I was sick with high blood pressure.

The second thing is my brothers.

They are important to me because they have shown me many things.

Daniel and David showed me that when everything seems ruined, there is still hope. Anthony showed me that sometimes you just got to be active. Pepe showed me that I should never give up on my dreams, even when I’m dying. Gil showed me that you sometimes got to be crazy and sing your heart out. And Tavo has shown me that sometimes

you just have to take care of the youngest ones.

The third thing that is important to me is my faith. Without my faith, I would be giving up all the time and I wouldn’t be happy anymore. I give thanks to the Lord, our God, for my faith and I give thanks to my parents for helping me grow in my faith. These people are my light to me.

— Vanessa Garcia

Asheville Catholic School,

fifth grade

I love nature

I love nature I remember when I was on a hike And I saw ice crystals In the ground.

They were very pretty Like a little village made of ice.

I wonder how old the forest is?

I wish that I could see The fairies in the trees.

Nature rocks.

— Lila Rainbow Community School,

second grade

A GENERATION OF INNOCENTS: Asheville School juniors Sasha Rogers, Kendall Greene, Paolo Navarro and Ivana Xu collaborated on this artwork, a depiction of a 3-year-old Syrian boy who washed ashore when the boat he and his family were in capsized as they were trying to reach Greece in September 2015. The work was for a school project about a contemporary social issue that students think needs immediate attention.

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Rising grades 1-9 • Co-Ed ArtVenture Camp is a totally unique and creative adventure through the arts. Campers will create one of a kind works of art, as well as meet and learn from several well known artists from the area. Daily sessions 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: starting at $195.

June12-16 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

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Rising grades 1-9 • Co-Ed Students attending ArtCamp will spend the week immersed in creative activities like pottery, painting, journal making, mixed media art and printmaking.

Students will experience the entire creative process from

raw materials to a completed piece which will be displayed in the ArtCamp Art Show.

Daily sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.

Cost: starting at $195.

July 10-14 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL: DANCE LIKE A PRO CAMP

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Rising grades 7-12 • Co-Ed Love everything dance? Joining a dance team? Preparing for an audition? Join us for a week of intensive dancing: ballet, jazz and contemporary. Feel prepared before the new school year starts. Beginner to advanced levels welcome.

Daily sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.

Cost: starting at $195.

Aug. 7-11 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

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Rising grades 5-9 • Co-Ed Leaps, turns, dance oh my. Join us for a fun week of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Beginner to intermediate levels welcome.

Daily sessions 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.. Cost: starting at $195.

June 26-30 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

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Rising grades 5-9 • Co-Ed Campers will connect with and channel their personal power through creative activities that will nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits. They will explore ways to express themselves through art and community engagement to help guide them in their efforts to fight the forces of darkness and make a positive difference in the world.

Daily sessions 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30

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Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning A summer enrichment camp where you laugh, learn, and make life-long friends

WHO: GRADES 6-8 WHEN: JUNE 25-30, 2017 WHERE: MARS HILL UNIVERSITY

AICL has expanded!

Last year we added one extra week for high school students and this year we are adding a week of learning for middle school campers:

Week Tminus1: Blastoff to Adventure!

Like our other weeks of camp at Warren Wilson, we continue the motto we’ve had since 1982: learning is fun! But this week is tad different in that it specializes in rising 6–8th graders at Mars Hill. Week T-1 provides more of a focus on what Middle School students love: classes full of imagination, hands-on projects, selfexpression, and the skills they need for their continuing academic lives. This program will offer such classes as Alien Civilizations, Stencil and Stamp, 3d Design, Tape Sculpture, Corpus Delicti, Book Building, and Board with a Nail in It (a class about survival and exploring). This is a week of learning adventures that will take campers to new worlds as well as give them abilities to change the world they are in!

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IF YOU TELL ANYONE ... Asheville School juniors Adonis Guo, Grace Karegeannes, Nina Mendosa and Sapphire Zhang collaborated on this artwork about child abuse. The work was for a school project about a contemporary social issue that students think needs immediate attention.

Why country music matters to me I am an 11-year-old girl who lives on a small family farm in Saluda, and one of the things which matters to me the most is country music. My mother really likes country music, so I hear it on the radio a lot, and the songs always make me feel like dancing (which I do sometimes when I am alone in my room).

One of my favorite singers is Randy Travis, and my favorite songs are “Forever and Ever Amen” and “Deeper Than the Holler.” I also like Old Dominion’s “Song for Another Time,” even though it makes absolutely no sense.

A few years ago, I received a Grand Ole Opry songbook, which included some of my favorite songs. I read through the songbook and discovered Little Jimmy Dickens’ song “May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose,” which had us rolling on the floor laughing at its outrageous lyrics. I would love to visit the Grand Ole Opry and see live some of the singers whose songs I like so much.

— Ellie Grace Gage

Still Waters Academy,

fifth grade

Video games

I want more video games. I want 2 hours and 30 minutes of video games a day at school. I want to be able to bring electronics to school. I want school to end at 2 so I can go home to play more video games at home. I want more video games!

— John David Mims North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

’I LOVE BIRDS’: Second-grader Freya Wilson created this artwork at the Roots + Wings Community Design Lab at Vance Elementary School.

p.m. Cost: starting at $195.

June 19-23 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL: PIROUETTING PRINCE & PRINCESS CAMP

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Rising grades 1-4 • Co-Ed Twirling, tutus and tons of fun.

Join us for an awesome week of dancing and exploring all the famous ballets. No previous ballet experience necessary to have a great time at this camp.

Daily sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.

Cost: starting at $195.

July 31-Aug. 4 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL: ROBOTICS CAMP

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Rising grades 5-9 • Co-Ed Using LEGO Mindstorm NXT and EV3 platforms, this camp will explore the design and

programming of robots to solve a variety of challenges, as well as explore the principles of simple machines, to gain a better understanding of design and mechanical principles.

Daily sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.

Cost: starting at $195.

July 24-28 Swannanoa • 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org • julie. williams@artspacecharter.org

ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL: SHAKESPEARE ACADEMY

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Rising grades 5-12 • Co-Ed Immerse yourself in all things Shakespeare. Led by ArtSpace educator John Hall and professional actor/teacher Michael MacCauley, this two-week camp will include workshops on stage combat, character development, script interpretation and Elizabethan history and will culminate with a performance of a Shakespeare play. Daily sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: starting at $390.

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ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL: YOUNG FILMMAKERS CAMP

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Rising grades 5-9 • Co-Ed Using multiple cameras, special effects, editing techniques and more, campers will explore the possibilities in front of, and behind the camera, as well as editing video and producing original music. Daily sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended hours available from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: starting at $195.

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ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FUNDAMENTALS SUMMER CAMPS

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Help abused children

HAPPY DOG: Liam Watson, 9, created this cheerful pet portrait at the Roots + Wings Creative Campus Afterschool Program.

Global warming

What matters to me is global warming.

The planet is warming, from North Pole to South Pole. In the last century, the Earth has grown warmer. Scientists think it is human activity driving the temperatures up. One reason global warming is happening is because of burning fuels in cars and power plants, and factories burning things such as oil and coal.

Temperatures have increased 1.1 degrees Fahrenheit through 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature has increased almost twice as much in the past 50 years. Global warming is killing animals such as polar bears, penguins, seals and many others.

You can help by conserving power, such as turning lights off when you are not using them and using fluorescent light bulbs.

The greenhouse effect is another one of the reasons global warming is happening. The greenhouse effect starts with the sun. The sun radiates energy to the Earth.

The Earth and the atmosphere absorb some of the energy. The rest is radiated into space. Naturally occurring gasses in the atmosphere trap some of the energy and reflect it back. This is driving the temperatures up. This is another cause for global warming.

Ice has proven that the Earth has been the warmest it has ever been since 420,000 years ago. Evidence that global warming is real is many long-term warm trends and recent years that have broken the record for hottest year ever. It is not just the Arctic, North Pole and South Pole and the animals that live in those places that global warming is hurting, but it is also killing forests.

Sea levels are rising and much more.

It is humans causing global warming to happen. Humans are releasing extra gasses, more than what needs to be used. We can stop using as much gasses, and global warming would not be as much as a problem. Many people are working hard to stop global warming. If they can help, then so can we!!

— Nolan Palles

Claxton Elementary School,

fourth grade

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I am adopted. I am 15 years old. I was taken away from my mom and her boyfriend. I was a baby when I was sexually abused, neglected, poor. I was taught to steal and ask for money from men until DSS came and took me when I was 3 years old.

A little girl sitting by herself. All alone.

Lost in her own world. Confused, scared, not knowing who to go to for help. Not knowing if she’ll ever get out.

When I started to get therapy for my behavior, I realized that God made me for something more. I told my [parents] that I heard him, I heard God’s voice. He had told me I was meant to help the children who need help from their parents who are going through what I did. People were made to do great things, not to harm others emotionally or physically. Or anyway, we are made to do something useful with our lives.

This all leads to remembering that we are all special in our own ways. We all deserve a good safe, warm, loving family. What you can do to help someone who is being abused is to talk to [that person]. ... If we help out and figure a way to help and report the problem, that can make a huge difference for that [child], or multiple children or people who are being abused.

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Buncombe County

method is designed to enrich children’s passion for soccer while teaching them the proper techniques for future success. Half day camps are available for 5 and 6 year olds (9am-12pm) and full day camps for 7-14 year olds (9am -4pm). Early Bird drop off and lunch is available for those parents on the go. FUNdamentals staff is made up of former professional and college players and coaches. Campers will be placed in proper age groups to ensure all players benefit from developmentally appropriate activities, teaching, and competition. All campers will receive a participation award and a t-shirt upon completion of the camp week.

Contact for dates Asheville • 299-7277, Ext. 305 • abysa.org • shane@abysa.org

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE TANGLEWOOD SUMMER CAMP

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5-17 • Co-Ed Tanglewood Youth Theatre has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any child interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood. We are also proud to have been voted the “Best Visual or Performing Arts Camp.”

June 19-July 21 Asheville • 254-1320 • ashevilletheatre.org • chanda@ashevilletheatre.org

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10-18 • Co-Ed Students will play Big Band arrangements, learn to play improvised solos, and learn about Jazz history, in a team-oriented, fun and supportive ensemble environment. $335 per camper. Discounts available.

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ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP

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7-up • Co-Ed All skill levels are welcome. Campers will be split up into groups, as necessary, based on age and/or skill level. Students will learn and perform different styles of string music in a team-oriented, fun, and supportive ensemble environment. $335 per camper.

Discounts available.

Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 252-6244 • ashevillemusicschool. org • gabrielle@ashevillemusicschool.org

ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL HARRY POTTER SUZUKI STRINGS CAMP

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5-up • Co-Ed AMS turns into Hogwarts for a week of Suzuki method strings. Expect lots of Harry Potter songs, musical games and even Quidditch in the park. Violin, viola, cello and bass welcome. $335 per camper. Discounts available.

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MUSICAL RAINBOW: Asheville Middle School eighth-grader Ella Singleton painted this joyous expression of musical creativity.

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You were strong and brave and loving.

I remember when you were excited You ran around the house and barked.

I wonder if you are OK and If you are happy.

I wish you were Alive and I wish you Happiness.

I know you are still Sweet and loving.

I love you!

— Marta Rosal

Rainbow Community School,

second grade

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Families cried, Can’t provide.

Parents fighting above it all, Bank accounts looking awfully small.

Minimum wage, Seven twenty-five, Families cannot thrive.

Protest peaceful, But change is not easeful.

Turns into violence, The city tireless.

Wage will raise, Though it may take many days.

It’s been a close call, But at the end of it all, Keep this in mind: Your new wage shall soon be assigned.

Economy growing, The future unknowing.

A family struggling.

Their work shifts doubling.

Why can’t we fix it?

You have to admit it.

The government won’t listen to us, We’re stuck taking the public bus.

We shout.

We cry out.

But it seems we can’t change it.

But just recommit.

Do not sit and mope; Yes, There is still hope.

— Nate Leary

Evergreen Community Charter School

eighth grade

LEFT OUT: Asheville Middle School eighth-grader Amelia Hinson-Pitts depicts how kids “get teased and left out because they are slightly different.”

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ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL MUSIC EXPLORATIONS CAMP

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4-6 • Co-Ed Music Explorations is a great way for young beginners to explore music, sound, rhythm, and various instruments in a fun and encouraging group setting. We will be taking a journey around the world to discover the music of diverse cultures and regions. Children will get to dance and move, experiment with various instruments, sing tunes, and experiment with their own music-making. $175 per camper. Discounts available.

July 17-21 Asheville • 252-6244 • ashevillemusicschool. org • gabrielle@ ashevillemusicschool.org

ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL PRE-TEEN POP ROCK CAMP

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9-13 • Co-Ed This camp is ideal for younger students, beginners, and those who may need a little extra guidance through individual and small group instruction.

Campers will perform in both small groups and large groups, and learn 2-3 songs throughout the week. Previous concerts included songs by The Beatles, Jason Mraz, Katy Perry and Coldplay. Co-Ed. $335 per camper. Discounts available.

July 10-14 Asheville • 252-6244 • ashevillemusicschool. org • gabrielle@ ashevillemusicschool.org

ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL ROCK CAMP

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9-18 • Co-Ed Come learn more than just how to play songs, learn how to play in a band! Students will gain confidence and leadership skills through making their own arrangements of classic and modern rock tunes. Previous summer rock bands have performed songs by The White Stripes, Pink Floyd, The Clash, Green Day and The Rolling Stones. $335 per camper.

Discounts available.

June 26-30 Asheville • 252-6244 • ashevillemusicschool. org • gabrielle@ ashevillemusicschool.org

ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL TEEN POP ROCK CAMP

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12-18 • Co-Ed This camp week is ideal for students who are in junior high and high school and enjoy a more challenging environment.

Students typically learn and perform 4-5 songs in just one week! Previous concerts included songs by The Avett Brothers, Twenty-One Pilots, Bob Marley and Vance Joy. Campers will be placed in bands with 4-6 peers of similar skill level and musical taste. $335 per camper. Discounts available.

July 31-Aug. 4 Asheville • 252-6244 • ashevillemusicschool. org • gabrielle@ ashevillemusicschool.org

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVENTURE CAMPS

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The City of Asheville has a variety of adventure camps that feature hiking, rafting, camping, canoeing and other adventure-based activities.

Some are daily with an overnight component and a four day overnight canoeing camp. These camps offer a great way for kids to explore nature while learning about the environment. Camp examples include: Eco Explorers Camp; Kidventure Camp; Big Adventure Camp; Teen Water Adventure Camp and more.

Ages, dates and costs vary based on the camp.

Contact Christine Murawski at 251-4080 or outdoorprograms@ashevillenc. gov for more information.

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION NATURE CENTER CAMPS

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The WNC Nature Center hosts a variety camps that offer arts and crafts, science, exploratory activities, nature lessons and more. Camps include: Bio-Blitz Camp; Wild Week Camp; Kindergarten Camp; and Early Childhood Camp. Ages, dates and prices vary.

For more information contact Keith Mastin at 259-8082, kmastin@ashevillenc.gov or visit wncnaturecenter.com

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY CAMPS

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The City of Asheville is hosting camps focused on creativity, science and performing arts.

Camps include: Comic Book Creation Camp; Character Creation Camp; Fundamental Engineering Skills Camp; Tiny Scientist Camp; and LEAF Arts Camp. Ages, dates and prices vary.

For more information contact Kimberly Zygmant at 2595483, kzygmant@ashevillenc. gov or visit the city’s website.

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION SWIMMING AND TENNIS CAMPS

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The City of Asheville offers beginner and advanced camps in tennis run by certified tennis professionals from the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry.

The youth swimming camp offers field trips, playground time and swim time, weather permitting. Ages, dates and prices vary.

For more information on Tennis Camp contact Laura Loftis at 828-251-4074 or lloftis@ ashevillenc.gov. For more information on Malvern Hills Little Dippers (Swim Camp) contact Lenoir Bowden at 2541942 or slenoir@ashevillenc. gov

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TEEN AND YOUTH CAMPS

The City of Asheville has a variety of programs available for youth and teens. Camps feature filed trips, creative activities, games, crafts and more. Camps include: Summer Teen Program; Playground Program; Vance Summer Day Camp; and Teen and Youth Summer Close Out Camps.

Ages, dates, prices and locations vary.

Visit ashevillenc.gov/parks or contact your local recreation center for more information.

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION THERAPEUTIC CAMPS

These programs are developed for youth with mild to moderate cognitive or developmental delays who meet eligibility requirements.

Daily activities at these camps range from swimming, group games, nature exploration, field trips and more. Camps include: Adapted Swim Club; Summer Teen Camp; and Summer Enrichment Camp.

Ages, dates and costs vary based on the camp.

For more information contact Lori Long at 775-3153 or llong@ashevillenc.gov

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FLOWER POWER: Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School fourth-grader Anita Kruity painted this picture in the style of visionary artist Minnie Evans, with details that are important to her.

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What’s important to me is worn leather, wrinkled and caked with dirt. What’s important to me is fading denim, covered in grime and oil stains. What’s important to me is a well-loved navy sweatshirt, horsehair burrowed into the fabric.

What’s important to me are nimble fingers, tightening girths and putting on bridles with practiced motions, strong arms that can carry water buckets and saddles and feedbags, feet used to being in the stirrups, feet used to working. What’s important to me is the determination to get things done.

What’s important to me is soft fur, and coarse wiry hair and hard, mud-caked hooves and alert ears and velvety muzzles. What’s important to me is horses.

I don’t remember my first lesson. But I remember falling in love. I remember falling in love with the fuzziness of a little Shetland and its steady strength. I remember falling in love with old wood and mud. I remember falling in love with hard work and the companionship of a creature that made sense. I remember falling in love with the personality of every creature, the gentle motherly nature of a huge paint horse or the refusal to listen from a little chestnut or the sudden bursts of speed from a short Welsh pony.

Since then, I haven’t been anything except a rider. Horses are my identity.

Horses are what have taught me everything: a love of animals, understanding of another species, patience, balance,

strength, awareness, determination, toughness, love.

What’s important to me is hot summers in a barn brushing horses.

What’s important to me is freezing winter afternoons bundled up in jackets and gloves, breaking up ice in water troughs. What’s important to me is sitting on a bareback pad, the warmth of the horse underneath me. What’s important to me is bathing ponies, clothes soaked and sticking to my skin and hands covered in soapsuds. What’s important to me is being surrounded by forest, cantering uphill and smiling.

What’s important to me is countless hours doing what I love.

— Ella D. The Learning Community School

eighth grade

FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES: Claxton Elementary School second-grader Maya Pattanayak drew this colorful equine portrait.

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TODDLER CAMPS

The City of Asheville has opportunities for your toddler this summer ranging from learning swimming fundamentals to an artistic adventure. Space is limited to 15 campers for each of these opportunities. Camps include: Lil’ Fin Fridays and Messy Mondays. Dates and prices vary.

For more information visit ashevillenc.gov/parks or contact kperez@ashevillenc. gov, 259-5800.

ASHEVILLE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY’S MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE

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Grades 7-12 • Co-Ed A week-long musical theater intensive. This camp allows students to learn about script analysis, character development and show impact while singing, dancing, and acting out their favorite scenes from top musicals. Cost: $250 for Academy students, $300 for Community students.

Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 253-4000 • ashevilleperformingartsacademy.com • theapaa@ gmail.com

ASHEVILLE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY’S SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP SUMMER CAMPS

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Grades 1-8 • Co-Ed A five-week long musical theatre workshop for anyone with a love of singing, dancing and acting. These day camps are centered around learning different numbers from popular musicals and presenting a workshop for the parents at the end of the week. Titles for this summer include Shrek Jr, The Lion King Jr, The Wizard of Oz, Madagascar Jr and Aladdin Jr. Camp times and costs vary depending on the week.

June 26-Aug. 4 Asheville • 253-4000 • ashevilleperformingartsacademy.com • theapaa@ gmail.com

ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ULTIMATE FRISBEE CAMP

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Co-Ed This spring there are three Ultimate Frisbee clinics. This is a great way to learn a new game and get the basics you need to

play in the future. The clinics are free, but you must pre-register.

March 6-April 3 Asheville • 259-5483 • ashevillenc.gov/Departments/ ParksRecreation.aspx

ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF FILM YOUTH SUMMER FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE

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13-19 • Co-Ed The Asheville School of Film will host three different rotations of its two-week summer Film camp for teenagers. Students will gain experience in filmmaking and become introduced to career opportunities available in the film industry. The first week of class will involve primarily instruction, while the second week of class will involve directing, shooting, and editing a 5-7 minute script. Class is held 1:30-5:30 pm and costs $495, which includes access to all equipment, copy of the group film and screening at a local theater.

June 19-30 July 17-28 Aug. 14-25 Asheville • 844-AVL-FILM • ashevilleschooloffilm.com • ashevilleschooloffilm@gmail. com

BLACK MOUNTAIN SUMMER ADVENTURES

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5-12 • Co-Ed Since 2011, we have been spending our summer days park hopping, hiking, creek walking, waterfall finding, swimming, journaling, playing games, doing art project, exploring theater arts, letterboxing, and much more! We have a 13 camper maximum for each group Cost: $180 per camper, $160 for sibling.

June 12-Aug. 4 Black Mountain • 6692052 • blackmountainrec. info • recreation@ townofblackmountain.org

BRICKS 4 KIDZ

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5 and up • Co-Ed During a week of LEGO camp, kids will have the opportunity to build with LEGO (motorized and standard) and use many other STEM based engineering materials, as well as make crafts, play games and talk about all things LEGO. Some themes include Star Wars, Minecraft, Pokemon, robotics, movie making and more. All camps are weekly and half-day.

We offer two camps per day: morning session: 9:00 a.m.noon, and afternoon session 1:00-4:00 p.m. Register for

morning, or afternoon, or register for BOTH and stay for free between camps and eat lunch. Cost: $135 per camp, per week. Description of themes and age requirements online.

June 12-Aug. 11 Asheville • 606-4827 • bricks4kidz.com/northcarolinaasheville-arden • wland@ bricks4kidz.com

CAMP CHOSATONGA FOR BOYS

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7-18 • Boys Chosatonga is a traditional wilderness summer camp for boys where we strive within a Christian framework to provide an ideal setting for campers to grow to their fullest potential.

Our camper:staff ratio is 3:1.

The campus is in a beautiful wilderness setting bordered by the Pisgah National Forest. In this unplugged environment the resources of nature enrich a balanced program of fun, faith, adventure, challenge and education; here the friendships formed can last a lifetime.

Activities include backpacking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing, athletics, hiking, horseback riding, riflery, archery, caving, tennis, riding and much more.

Call or visit website for session dates and lengths.

Brevard • 884-6834 • 2funcamps.com • office@ kahdalea.com

CAMP CRESTRIDGE FOR GIRLS

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7-17 • Girls Ridgecrest Summer CampsImpacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our two camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth, offering 25+ activities at each camp taught by solid Christian role models. 4 2-week sessions, 1 1-week session, contact camp for specific session dates and prices.

June 4-Aug. 4 Ridgecrest • 669-8051 • ridgecrestcamps.com • rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com

CAMP HENRY

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Grades K-12 • Co-Ed Camp Henry strives to provide an affordable and memorable experience, a home away from home, a place where they come to play, sing, dance, and explore, but most importantly a place they come to learn

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OUR COMMUNITY: Third-grader Maliah Briggs drew this tribute to Asheville at the Roots + Wings Community Design Lab at Vance Elementary School.

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Green Bay Packers, family and God The top three things that are important to me are the Green Bay Packers, family and God. They are important to me because they fulfill me. They also keep me safe and love me, especially my family and God. The most important thing is my family because they love me. They also try to keep me safe and always cheer me up. They buy me the stuff I need to survive and sometimes buy me the stuff I want. My family always strives to make me the best I can be and love me, no matter what.

The second-most important thing is God. He is important to me because he gives me someone to pray to and love. He also tries to protect me from the fires of hell. He tries to make me the best I can be in his own way. I think he is important for that.

My third-most important thing is the Green Bay Packers because they give me something to watch in my free time. This team also bonds our family together. They give me something to be excited about even when

my day is boring. They also give me happiness when they win.

Finally, those are important to me because my family and God love me. The Packers keep my Sundays fun and not so sad because of school starting back again.

— Ross Henretta

Asheville Catholic School

sixth grade

LOVE OF ANIMALS: Still Waters Academy first-grader Anna Gage drew this scene of animal harmony.

about the unconditional love of God. Campers participate in creative and engaging programs based on scripture, liturgy, environmental education and conservation designed by clergy and staff, as well as enjoying camp activities such as sports and games, boating, fishing, climbing, hiking, arts/ crafts, singing, storytelling and much more. Cost: Varies, scholarship available. Adult, family options available.

June 15-Aug. 3 Canton • 475-9264 • camphenry.net • camphenry@ diocesewnc.org

CAMP HENRY OUTDOOR SCHOOL

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Grades 6-12 • Co-Ed Camp Henry Outdoor School offers a unique blend of a wilderness travel experience with the spiritual guidance of a priest. A fun and challenging program, campers spend a week learning and using wilderness travel and camping skills. Each trip includes a day of climbing on Camp Henry’s Alpine Tower challenge course, a day of rock climbing and a day of whitewater rafting. Cost: $625. Scholarship available.

June 18-July 22 Canton • 475-9264 • camphenry.net • camphenry@ diocesewnc.org

CAMP KAHDALEA FOR GIRLS

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7-18 • Girls Kahdalea is a traditional wilderness summer camp for girls where we strive within a Christian framework to provide an ideal setting for campers to grow to their fullest potential.

Our camper:staff ratio is 3:1.

The campus is in a beautiful wilderness setting bordered by the Pisgah National Forest. In this unplugged environment the resources of nature enrich a balanced program of fun, faith, adventure, challenge and education; here the friendships formed can last a lifetime.

Activities include backpacking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing, athletics, hiking, horseback riding, riflery, archery, caving, tennis, riding and much more.

Call or visit website for session dates and lengths.

Brevard • 884-6834 • 2funcamps.com • office@ kahdalea.com

CAMP KANUGA ADVENTURE DAY CAMP

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12-15 • Co-Ed

Raft the Pigeon River, hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway, participate in a service project, and spend a day at Camp Kanuga. Drop off and pick up location: Trinity Episcopal Church in Asheville, NC. Session goes from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $285 per camper.

June 26-30 Hendersonville • 692-9136 Ext. 2840 • kanuga.org/daycamp • david.schnitzer@kanuga.org

CAMP KANUGA ALASKA EXPEDITION

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15-18 • Co-Ed Sea kayak the Prince William Sound, hike along the Harding Glacier, camp in the Denali backcountry, flight-see the Alaskan wilderness, enjoy a whale-watching cruise and serve others. Cost: $3,275 per camper.

July 20-Aug. 6 Hendersonville • 696-9136 Ext: 2840 • kanuga.org/expeditions • david.schnitzer@kanuga.org

CAMP MUDDY SNEAKERS

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Rising 1st-7th Grades • Co-Ed • Half-Day During our summer day camp, small co-ed groups of aspiring naturalists will have opportunities to explore the peaks, creeks, and wild woodlands that make western North Carolina so magical.

Come enjoy nature with us!

June 12 through Aug 4th P.O. Box 146, Brevard • (828) 862-5560 • www. campmuddysneakers.org • carlisle@muddysneakers.org

CAMP RIDGECREST FOR BOYS

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7-17 • Boys Ridgecrest Summer CampsImpacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our two camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth, offering 25+ activities at each camp taught by solid Christian role models. 4 2-week sessions, 1 1-week session June 4-August 4. Contact camp for specific session dates and prices.

June 4-Aug. 4 Ridgecrest • 669-8051 • ridgecrestcamps.com • rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com

CAMP ROCKMONT

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6-16 • Boys Camp Rockmont’s focus is male

development in an intentional Christian community. We offer a big dose of nature-based challenge, inspiration and rejuvenation. Campers select four skills to learn and develop and participate in large-group activities with their age group.

Rockmont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and a greater understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

June 11-Aug. 11 Black Mountain • 686-3885 • camprockmont.com • info@ rockmont.com

CAMP RUACH

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Rising 1-8 grade • Co-Ed The Camp Ruach formula is fun through friendship. At Camp Ruach your child will be a part of an extraordinary community that is created each summer at the Asheville JCC. Campers and counselors build lifelong friendships, develop their selfconfidence and support each other’s growth as they learn to be strong – while strengthening one another. All are welcome.

Asheville • 253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org • seth@jccasheville.org

SUMMER CLIMBING CAMPS

FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES YOUTH

Two GREAT urban camps & out on the real rock for two days!

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11-16 yrs. Two different camps indoor & outdoor. Climb, hike, bike & tube!

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12-18 yrs. Two different programs for the most advanced climber! The majority of the camp is outdoors on the real rock

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CHRIST SCHOOL’S REVOLUTION LACROSSE CAMP

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9-17 • Boys All Skill Levels. MLL (Professional) and college coaches headline the best instructional lacrosse camp in the southeast. We are celebrating 12 years of success. Day $395 (9 AM-8PM), overnight $465.

June 26-30 Arden • 684-6232 ext 107 • revolutionlaxcamp.com • laxcamp@christschool.org

CLIMBMAX CLIMBING ADVANCED ROCK AND LEAD CLINIC

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14-18 • Co-Ed This is the most advanced climbing program Climbmax provides. This program meets for the first day at Climbmax Climbing Center in Downtown Asheville. During the first part of the day advanced belay techniques will be practiced and an introduction to “lead” climbing will begin. As the day progresses the climbers will learn and practice the skills associated with technical ‘sport’ lead climbing. The advanced skills of anchor placements and removals and rope management will be carefully practiced and evaluated.

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MY FAMILY: Asheville Catholic School third-grader Ana Rosa Montesdeoca contributed this drawing of her family.

The Mountain Expos

Hi. My name is Hayden Jamerson.

I play for the Mountain Expos travel baseball team.

The season is coming up. We were pretty good last season. We have an 11-man roster. We’re in pretty good shape because seven out of the 11-man roster play travel basketball, including me.

Practice started [in February]. I’m pretty excited to get back on the field. I’m feeling good about this season. I was the best pitcher on my team last season with the most strikeouts, the least amount of walks and the lowest ERA. Abram Allison holds the team’s best batting average for last season.

The fastest runner on the team is Ian Bailey. His record is 14 seconds around 65-foot bases. Our all-around best player is Zack Malone.

We want to get back at two rivals.

The first team we want to get back

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at are the Riverdogs. We always have a close game when we play them. Our second top rival are the Falcons. We lost 9-10 in the championship game.

So that’s all for now. Stop into our upcoming fundraisers and wish us luck.

— Hayden Jamerson North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

My dad My dad always buys me a lot of things and he plays games with me. He is very kind to me.

One day, we played the Pillow Fight game, and I won. The rules were to hit the other person 10 times. Once you hit them 10 times, you would be announced the winner.

He buys me books, Legos and games.

One day we played a scary game, and it was fun.

I love my dad a lot.

— Dylan Nowak North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

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On the final three days we will travel to a destination climbing area where we will set up camp to prepare for two nights of overnight camping. During those days we will enjoy a more diverse and advance style of climbing and practice the skills learned indoors to an eventual possibility of leading a real outdoor rock climb. There will be an intense day of outdoor bouldering as well. At night we will review skills from the day while camping around a fire and sharing our stories.

All meals, transportation, and associated climbing equipment are provided for the overnight sections of this camp and snacks are provide for the rest of the days. This is a fun event for the most advanced climber. Space is limited to 5 participants. $405.

Aug. 1-4 Asheville • 252-9996 • climbmaxnc.com • stuart@ climbmaxnc.com

CLIMBMAX CLIMBING S.M.A.C. TWEEN CAMP

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11-16 • Co-Ed This program will be held at the NEW Smoky Mountain Adventure Center in the RAD district of Asheville, NC.(9:00am). The first day will be spent on going over some of the basics of indoor rock climbing indoors and on our fabulous outdoor wall, with breaks and lunch at the park across the street. For the following few days we will have some time indoors climbing, followed by time participating in one of the many activities our partners offer. One day will be spent at the nearby KOLO Mountain Bike Park riding bikes, the other will be floating or paddling down the French Broad River a service provided by our friends at French Broad River Outfitters. Each

day will be chocked full of activities and fun. The last day of this program will be spent outdoors on the real rock climbing at one of WNC’s best destination climbing spots provided by some of our nationally certified climbing instructors from Climbmax Mountain Guides. Daily rental equipment is provided and included in this cost. $405.

June 26-30 Asheville • 252-9996 • climbmaxnc.com • stuart@ climbmaxnc.com

and associated climbing equipment are provided for the overnight sections of this camp and snacks are provide for the rest of the days. This is a fun event for the more advanced climber. Space is limited. $465.

Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 252-9996 • climbmaxnc.com • stuart@ climbmaxnc.com

CLIMBMAX CLIMBING TWEEN MULTI-SPORT PROGRAM

6-11 • Co-Ed A super fun climbing program for the younger children.

This program meets each day at Climbmax Climbing Center in Downtown Asheville and begins with a fun-filled morning of climbing exercises and games. For the first three days the second half of the day is spent at another downtown location either making pottery, stringing beads, tumbling or splashing in the fountain. The final two days of this camp are spent outdoors on the real rock.

Snacks and transportation (to the rock site) is provided and daily lesson plans are developed and created for each specific group. This is a very fun introduction into rock climbing. Open to all ability levels. Space is limited to 12 participants. $385 June 19-23 July 10-14 Asheville • 252-9996 • climbmaxnc.com • stuart@ climbmaxnc.com

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12-16 • Co-Ed This program meets for the first day at Climbmax Climbing Center in Downtown Asheville. This camp will allow the young adventurer to explore and discover some of the great rock climbing sites of WNC. This is a more intensive and directed climbing program for the developing climber. The first day is spent at our indoor facility reviewing terms and techniques and climbing. The afternoons are broken up with urban activities including walks to local parks.

The second day of this camp meets at the new Smoky Mountain Adventure Center and is an introduction to outdoor adventure with either a canoe trip down the French Broad River or mountain bike riding in the national forest.

The next day of this camp is an introduction to outdoor rock climbing and is spent out on the real rock practicing the skills learned indoors. On the final two days we will go on an overnight camping trip near a great rock climbing location.

Those days we will enjoy a more diverse style of climbing while camping around a fire at night to share our stories.

All meals, transportation,

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DEEP WOODS CAMP FOR BOYS

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10-14 • Boys Founded in 1970. Wilderness adventure program. Hiking, backpacking, whitewater canoeing and rafting. Four weeks, five weeks and ten weeks. Cost $500 per week x session length. Contact for

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Mother, brother and cat

BEING AT HOME: Oakley Elementary School second-grader Noah Alvarez-Dismukes drew this happy portrait.

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There are three things that are important to me. First, I love my mother more than anything. Second, I love my brother like I love myself.

Third, I really love my cat, Sylvester.

These are three things that are important to me.

I love my mom more than anyone else. She loves me only like a mother would. She also is very kind to me and my brother, Isaac. My mom is also the coach of our basketball team, which is doing well. This is why I love my mom most dearly.

I also love my dear brother, Isaac.

He has helped me many times with my difficulties. He knows me like I know him. He also makes his own wonderful projects. This is why I love my dear brother, Isaac.

I also love my adorable cat, Sylvester. He is so cute, he is like Nermal in the comic strip. The only

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FAKE-OUT: Asheville School 11th-grader Alisha Ki created this work, which she writes is aimed at “condemning the hypocritical relationships between people.” problem is that he is constantly underfoot, so my family makes a joke that he is trying to kill us.

My brother, Isaac, doesn’t like him because he messes up his Legos.

This is why I love my cat, Sylvester.

I really love my mom, my brother and my cat. They are very important to me. Mom and Isaac have

helped me through many problems.

And Sylvester brightens my day because, well, he’s just so darn cute. This is why I love these three people so very much.

— Emmett Fulton

Asheville Catholic School

fifth grade

session dates for 2017.

June-Aug. Brevard • 885-2268 • deepwoodscamp.com • deepwoods@comporium.net

EAGLE’S NEST CAMP AND HANTE ADVENTURES

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6-18 • Co-Ed Eagle’s Nest is a magical place that encourages wonder and helps children grow through meaningful experiences. Campers discover what it means to belong: to rocks and rivers, forests and friends. Children participate in a variety of self-selected activities, including wilderness adventures, arts and music, and athletics. In addition to learning skills in their chosen activities, campers experience the joy of being independent and making friends in a fun, safe and vibrant camp community. Dates and session lengths vary, inquire for details.

Dates vary Pisgah Forest • 877-4349 • enf. org • info@enf.org

ELEVATE SPRING BREAK CAMP

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5-11 • Co-Ed Elevate Spring Break Camp is a fun and structured camp offering an intimate and safe environment. We are centrally located in Downtown Asheville.

Activities include daily field trips, arts and crafts, hiking, group games, board games and team-building activities.

Care is available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. There is a $35 registration fee and the cost is $130 for the week. We offer sibling discounts and daily rates as well.

April 10-14 Asheville • 318-8894 • elevatelifeandart.com • caitlin@ elevatelifeandart.com

ELEVATE SUMMER CAMP

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5-11 • Co-Ed Elevate Summer Camp is a fun and structured camp offering an intimate and safe environment.

We are in Downtown Asheville.

Activities include weekly field trips, weekly swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, group games, board games and team-building activities. There is a $55 one-time registration fee (waived before March 31) and activity fee ($35/week or $135/summer). Cost is $130 per week. We offer sibling discounts and daily rates. Care is available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

June 12-Aug. 11 Asheville • 318-8894 •

elevatelifeandart.com • caitlin@ elevaatelifeandart.com

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL SUMMER ROCKS

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1-12 • Co-Ed Emmanuel Lutheran School offers a variety of day camps that include: V.B.S, Ultimate Frisbee, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, Tae Kwon Do, a Broadway experience camp, swimming and more. The camp is held on our beautiful eightacre campus, which includes: three playgrounds, a large air-conditioned gymnasium, nature walk, soccer field and a large media center. Your child will have two camps per week to choose from. In our drama camp production, rising ninth through twelfth graders can participate in “Peter Pan Jr.” Auditions will be held on May 30-31 from 6- 8 p.m., in our gymnasium. There are also a variety of activities for our preschoolers which include water day, field day, music, drama and special theme days.

We have many parent friendly options to choose from: camp only is from 9 a.m-noon or, if you need to drop your child off earlier, we will provide care beginning at 7:30 a.m. We also offer camp with an extended day, which is 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Children that participate in this program will receive a hot lunch; have fun with arts and crafts, learning activities and transportation to a local community pool for swimming.

Programs run June 12-Aug. 11th; space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot today.

June 12-Aug. 11 Asheville • 281-8182 • summerrocks.org • cmarino@ elcsmail.org

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8-16 • Girls FierceFlix is a summer film camp open to girls and gender minorities. Over the course of a week, campers will work in groups to write, direct, shoot and edit music videos for the bands at Girls Rock Asheville!

The music videos will premiere at a public screening at the end of the camp. Throughout the week, campers are encouraged to work together, support each other, and foster one another’s unique creative abilities through positive reinforcement. Our workshops include screenwriting and storyboarding, cinematography, editing, optics and lights, gear 101, HERstory of filmmaking, gender in media, visual literacy and more. Lunch and snacks

provided. Cost: $150.

June 26-30 Asheville • mechanicaleyecinema.org/ fierceflix • fierceflixcamp@ gmail.com

FIRED UP! CREATIVE LOUNGE ART ADVENTURES CAMP 2017

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5-12 • Co-Ed Join us for an amazing week of crafting and fun at our Art Adventures Camp. We will explore many different artistic mediums over the course of the week including pottery painting using ceramic glazes, acrylic painting, glass fusing, canvas painting, mosaic art and working with clay.

Asheville and Hendersonville locations available. Dates at locations vary, contact for more information Cost: $125 weekly, $25 single day.

Early registration and sibling discounts available. Locations in Asheville and Hendersonville.

June 12-July 28 Asheville & Hendersonville • 253-8181 • fireduplounge.com • info@fireduplounge.com

FOREST FLOOR WILDERNESS PROGRAMS - FOREST NINJA DAY CAMP

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8-13 • Co-Ed Specifically designed for returning campers, learn to fade into the shadows and move across the landscape undetected. Find out if you have what it takes to complete a series of covert missions, thus earning your place amongst the secret society of Forest Ninjas. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $240 per child, sibling and multi-week discounts available.

Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 338-9787 • ontheforestfloor.org • contact@ ontheforestfloor.org

FOREST FLOOR WILDERNESS PROGRAMS - RUN WILD! DAY CAMP

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6-12 • Co-Ed This camp is filled with more fun, adventure and learning about the natural world than you thought was possible in a week. Your children will come home each afternoon both beaming and tired from the days journey of discovery.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. $240 per child, sibling and multi-week discounts available.

June 19-23 July 3-7 Asheville • 338-9787 • ontheforestfloor.org • contact@ ontheforestfloor.org

During our summer day camp, small co-ed groups of 1st-7th grade aspiring naturalists will have opportunities to explore the peaks, creeks, and wild woodlands that make western North Carolina so magical. We offer a half-day program for younger grades (1st3rd) and a full-day program for older grades (4th-7th). Come enjoy nature with us!

For more information or to register visit:

www.campmuddysneakers.org

828-862-5560 • PO Box 146 • Brevard, NC 28712

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WHAT MATTERS TO ME: Isaac Dickson Elementary School second-grader Morgan Shelfer details the many things that are important to this student.

My grandfather

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“You will always be my little island girl,” my grandpa tells me as we sit on his front porch while he’s sipping his coffee, and I sip my orange juice.

“I know,” I tell him. “I know I always will be.”

It’s the little things that are important.

The little things, like when he sneaks me candy when my parents aren’t looking, and his laugh makes me smile. Or he teaches me how to tie knots and makes sure that I can do things myself. Or he does those funny things like putting the bait on my fishing rod when I don’t want to touch it. He’s always been a slow talker and pays attention to how he says things.

We call him Captain.

One day, Captain was pulling on a piling for boats, and the rope snapped. He fell backward and hit his head and had to be taken to the hospital. I could feel my body collapsing inside. I am not going to lose him, I told myself. I’m not ready. I’m not ready to give up and let go of all of the memories that we have had together. I’m not ready to let go of our hours of Uno games or his avocado toast. I’m not ready to let go of his soft laughter or his giant comforting hands. I’m not ready to let go of his crinkly eyes or the one kind of plaid shirt he always wears.

Captain was on a lot of medication and had to use a walker to get around. He was in a lot of pain for a long period of time.

He started to get better as each day went by. One day, he woke up and didn’t stutter.

They went to the doctor, and the bleeding had stopped. He was going to be OK, and he was still in my life. I would still have his wonderful plaid shirts in my life.

This is what’s important to me.

Being there when you see their last breath, savoring those last moments.

Holding their hand for however long it takes. It’s the little things.

— Fields W. The Learning Community School

eighth grade

TOP CAT: Rainbow Community School third-grader Safiya Martin painted this colorful kitty.

FRANNY’S FARM SUMMER CAMP

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Co-Ed Hands-on fun and learning with our furry and feathered friends on the farm. Gardening, learn and care for chickens, ecoscavenger hunts, water play, arts, health, fitness, music and fun. Building skills, leadership and forts. Making memories and forever friendships. Cost: $135 per week, one time $25 registration fee.

June 13-17, 20-24; July 1115, 18-22; Aug. 8-12, 15-19 Asheville • 708-5587 • frannysfarm.com • frannysfarmcamp@gmail.com

GIRLS ROCK CAMP

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8-14 • Girls Girls Rock Asheville is a nonprofit camp that empowers girls, trans and non-binary youth of all backgrounds and abilities through music education. No experience is required, and we supply all of the instruments and gear. We offer full and partial sponsorships. Please consider volunteering for us this year.

For many of the positions, no musical experience is required.

It takes a lot of volunteers to run our week-long camp and many people say it’s the best week of their year. Cost: Sliding scale/full sponsorships available.

June 19-23 Asheville • 367-7155 • girlsrockasheville.org • girlsrockasheville@gmail.com

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT DISCOVERY CAMP

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9-12 • Co-Ed Explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers and critters that make these mountains home. Cost: $589 June 12-17; June 26-July 1; July 17-22 Townsend • gsmit.org • mail@ gsmit.org

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT - FIREFLY CAMP

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4-9, Adults • Co-Ed Finally, an overnight camp for younger kids. Bond with your child during a one-, two- or three-night stay in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Play games that build confidence and awaken the senses. Learn

about the forest and wade in a mountain stream. Sing songs around the campfire and watch the fireflies as dusk falls. Cost: Starts at $96 Beginning July 4 Townsend • gsmit.org • mail@ gsmit.org

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT - GIRLS IN SCIENCE

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12-15 • Girls Join other intrepid girls for the adventure of your life getting up close and personal with critters, plants and the forces that shape our natural world as you work. Cost: As low as $100 June 12-17 Townsend • gsmit.org • mail@ gsmit.org

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT SMOKIES SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS

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13-17 • Co-Ed This one-time pilot program blends the best of the science camps into a short one-week experience. Kids will observe, explore, and investigate all while creating their own research projects. Cost: $545.

July 17-22 Townsend • gsmit.org • mail@ gsmit.org

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT - TEEN HIGH ADVENTURE

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13-17 • Co-Ed Spend six nights and seven days backpacking in the national park. You will be amazed at the skills and confidence you gain from this 10-day adventure. Cost: $1,235 July 17-27 Townsend • gsmit.org • heather@gsmit.org

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT - WILDERNESS ADVENTURE TREK

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13-17 • Co-Ed You’ll start by learning the skills necessary for planning and enjoying a safe, successful backpacking trip. And before you know it, you’ll be climbing a mountain carrying everything you need to survive for four days and three nights. Cost: $644.

June 12-17; June 26-July 1

Townsend • gsmit.org • mail@ gsmit.org

HANGER HALL CODING CAMP

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Rising grades 5-9 • Girls Learn what is possible with technology and develop your own website. Cost: $230.

June 12-16 Asheville • 258-3600 • hangerhall.org/summercamp • info@hangerhall.org

HANGER HALL COOKING CAMP

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Rising grades 5-8 • Girls Cook delicious food and learn essential kitchen skills. Cost: $250.

June 26-30 Asheville • 258-3600 • hangerhall.org/summercamp • info@hangerhall.org

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Rising grades 5-8 • Girls Spend the week getting crafty and playing outside. Fee: $285.

Aug. 14-18 Asheville • 258-3600 • hangerhall.org/summercamp • info@hangerhall.org

HANGER HALL: IMAGINE, WRITE, PERFORM AND PAINT CAMP

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Rising grades 2-4 • Girls Listen to an old fairy tale and turn it into a play. Be the actor, director and set artist too. Cost: $230.

June 12-16; June 26-30 Asheville • 258-3600 • hangerhall.org/summercamp • info@hangerhall.org

HIGH VISTA SUMMER FUN CAMP

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5-13 • Co-Ed Campers will learn skills and have fun while participating in professionally instructed sport clinics. Activities will include golf, tennis, swimming and more. Regular camp hours are 8:30 a.m-3 p.m. and after-care is available until 5:30 p.m. for an additional $75 for the week.

Early Bird special rate is $145 per week if $50 deposit is paid

by April 1st. Regular camp rate is $160 per week if $50 deposit is paid after April 1st. Sibling discounts available.

July 10-14; 17-21;24-28 Mills River • facebook.com/ highvistasummerf-uncamp • highvistacamp2017@gmail. com

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Stop polluting the world We should not be able to pollute the oceans, the sides of the roads, the lakes, rivers and everything else. When you pollute the oceans, you hurt the animals — and when I say it hurts the animals, I mean the trash gets stuck around the animals’ necks and they get sick or die.

That means more animals are dying, and we need animals. When you throw your trash out the window, the birds eat it and sometimes mistake trash for food and eat it and get sick or die. That is why we don’t pollute.

— Bailey Laughinghouse North Buncombe Elementary School third grade

’I LOVE MY FAMILY’: Madeline Carrington, 11, a student at The Learning Village at Sacred Mountain Sanctuary, contributed this drawing.

More than letters

Words are important to me Words are a part of me Words sneak into me Words love me Words I love them Words are a part of my life Words I was born with them Words Words Words Words are more than letters

— Kafira Adam

Rainbow Community School, fifth grade

Climbing trees Matter to me.

The love of my family Matters to me.

— Zosia Procyk Odyssey Community School fourth grade

What’s important to me?

My brush strokes across the canvas, plastering dots and spreading pictures.

My sleeves are folded up on my white shirt, covered in paint. My jeans are speckled with colors. I stand back and admire my work — the trees and the night sky — and dive back in. My hair is wild with streaks of black paint on the tips of loose strands. I don’t really care. When

I do art, I forget everything around me.

I am just there, in the painting, in the paint, in the art.

My room has a small “art studio” tucked back into a corner with paint, canvases and brushes everywhere.

It always smells like paint, freshly sharpened pencils, paper and charcoal. I love those smells. They are what I find soothing. They smell like the woods, crisp and sweet. After a hard day, I just walk into my room and breathe, and that’s when I smell relief. I didn’t really get into art until I was 10, and that’s when my art teacher and mentor, Ms. Theresa, started to teach me how to draw.

Art is important to me because when I paint, draw, sculpt, or just create, I delve into my own worlds. I create landscapes and cityscapes and people and beasts. I create pictures of life. I model some of my art off different artists, modern and old. I try to draw like Michelangelo, try to paint like Picasso, and so on. I also have my own styles.

I blend Picasso and Michelangelo and come out with my own way. I try to see into the world I’m making. It’s like I’m watching an era unfold.

What is important to me is art, and I could not have gotten to where I am without my mentors and friends, but also my determination to get better.

That determination is what makes my art good. That determination is what creates my worlds and eras. That determination is, almost always, what makes me a good artist.

— Jackson Z. The Learning Community School

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Jelly blobs The spiral shells The feeling of less gravity Matter to me.

Dragons’ wings My mom and dad Matter to me.

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MY MICROGRAPHY: Valley Springs Middle School eighth-grader Alexa Feid used words that are important to her for this MOUNTAIN VIEWS: Azalea Mountain School second-grader Zelia Kerley drew this pen drawing. peaceful mountain scene.

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HOMINY CHILD CARE DAY CAMP

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K-5th grade • Co-Ed Enrolling full-time children.

Must have completed kindergarten. through going into 5th grade. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration $50, weekly tuition $110 per child. Daily field trips. Contact for specific dates and information.

Candler • 667-4542 • hominy@ bellsouth.net

KOLO FLOW BIKE CAMP

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6-12 • Co-Ed Campers will ride on purposebuilt mountain bike trails and skill elements designed for all levels of rider to experience flow on a bicycle. Kolo Bike Park is a great way for young riders to build confidence and skill in a controlled environment.

Other activities include use of an outdoor swimming pool, off-bike games and indoor activities such a bicycle movies and games on bad weather days. The camp is for kids who can comfortably ride a twowheel bicycle. Some off-road experience is recommended but not required. Rental bikes are available for an additional cost.

June 18-Aug. 18 Asheville • 707-4876 • ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com

LAKE LOGAN ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS

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Rising grades 1-5 • Co-Ed Each week, there is a focus on a different theme and offer corresponding arts, nature studies, adventure activities and more to compliment the themes. Each week, campers have the opportunity to get outside and explore. Camp sessions are small on purpose to allow more hands-on activities for each camper.

The beautiful grounds of Lake Logan become a living classroom as campers find new ways to interact with and appreciate their mountain home. $255 weekly fee includes: early drop off/late pick up/full lunch and snacks each day/all crafts and activities and guest speakers and lots of adventure.

June 19-July 21 Canton • 646-0095 • lakelogan. org/weekly-themes • info@ lakelogan.org

LAND OF THE SKY WILDERNESS SCHOOL 8-20 • Co-Ed

Land of the sky wilderness school is a premier outdoor education center in Western North Carolina that has held coed camps for 15 years. All junior programs and have adult sessions as well. Camps begin June and end at the end of August. For more information check out our website. Licensed by the National Park Service.

June-Aug. 280-0847 • lotswild.com

LANGO SPANISH LANGUAGE CAMP

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5-12 • Co-Ed Students are invited to go on an adventure to Peru without ever leaving Western North Carolina.

Kids will learn Spanish through interactive games, music, and cultural crafts. The weeklong camp is Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon daily. For more information or to register visit our website.

June 19-23; 26-30 Fletcher • 761-1679 • langoasheville.com • langoasheville@gmail.com

LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK SUMMER CAMP

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5-12 • Co-Ed LAUNCH invites youth to participate in a unique opportunity to exercise both their minds and bodies. This will be a half-day camp from 8 a.m.Noon, or early drop off option at 7:30 a.m. Week-long camp rate is $125 or early drop off week-long camp rate is $150.

June 12-16 651-0280 • info@ launchasheville.com

LIVE YOUR LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CAMP

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Grades 10-11 • Girls Learn skills that get you clear, confident and excited about your path to college and what your next steps are to be in a career that you love. Timetested principles that build personal communication, wellness, leadership and empowerment skills that you will use for a lifetime.

Aug. 6-11 Black Mountain • 505-0599 • ibmee.org/live-your-legacycamp

LOCAL CLOTH FIBER ARTS SUMMER CAMP

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6-15 • Co-Ed For six weeks this summer, children can get their fingers into some fiber, learning to knit it, dye it, weave it, felt it, print

it and sew it at the Local Cloth Community Dye Studio and Learning Center. Local Cloth’s 2017 Summer Camp offers9 a.m.-noon, or 1-4 p.m., weeklong sessions geared to specific age groups. Cost is $125 per week for a half-day camp, with a $25 discount for siblings.

June 12-Aug. 11 Asheville • 771-6039 • localcloth.wildapricot.org/ Summer-Camp-2017 • summercamp@localcloth.org

MINDSTRETCH TRAVEL ADVENTURES

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10-15 • Boys Unique travel experiences that combine the fun of outdoor and indoor activities with the adventure of travel. In June we offer a one-week trip in our own North Carolina Mountains.

In July we fly out West for two weeks in the Rocky Mountains.

Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, ropes course, zip line, and much more. We stay in hotels at night and have dinners in sit-down restaurants, but days see us out enjoying the great outdoors.

June 18-24 July 8-21 Columbus • 863-4235 • mindstretchadventures.com • marklevin@windstream.net

THE MONTFORD MOPPETS

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9-17 • Co-Ed During this three-week long Theater Camp, kids will have the chance to read, rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s enduring play Macbeth.

Students will study the text and experience how to put on a show from start to finish, including costumes, sets and stage combat. Camp runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cost: $150 per camper.

July 24-Aug. 13 Asheville • 254-5146 • montfordparkplayers.org • cary. nichols@montfordparkplayers. org

PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

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4-18 • Co-Ed This two-week summer production camp experience will lead to two public performances of the Broadway stage musical, Peter Pan Jr. Performances will take place July 28 and 29. Morning session: 9 a.m.-Noon, ages 4-10. Cost: $175 per camper.

Full-day session: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 10-18. Cost: $225 per camper.

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What matters to me (haikus)

Love, life are two of The things I hold close to me.

Both are gifts to use.

Love because it leads To harmony and also Harmony to love Harmony, a way Of keeping the world safely In balance and then Education, a Way to understand the world And fix its problems Equality, a Way of showing that we are All the same inside.

These are what I feel Are virtues of the heart and Mind. Remember them.

— Sophia Mann Franklin School of Innovation

ninth grade

July 17-28 Burnsville • 682-4285 • parkwayplayhouse.com

PEACEFUL WARRIOR CAMP WITH THE WANDERING SWORDSMEN

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9-15 • Co-Ed Join the new martial art and sport of Boffing, where fullypadded and safety-tested swords, shields, bows and arrows are used in medievalstyle combat games like capture the flag, arrow-tag and javelin dodgeball. Practice various centering techniques to cultivate balance, focus, and clarity. Learn valuable life lessons about honor, respect, teamwork, courage and communication, as well as, tactics for a different gear-style during each week-long session.

Run by Phil Ferguson and Mark Hanf. Cost: $333.

July 3-7; July 17-21; Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 785-2251 • thewandering-swordsmen.com • thewandering-swordsmenllc@ gmail.com

STAR GIRL: Clyde A. Erwin Middle School seventh-grader Anastasia Bondarenko drew this animé portrait.

PEGASUS HILL FARM: ADVANCED HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP

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12-18 • Co-Ed For seasoned riders with W/T/C/over-fences experience.

A challenging five-day course in horsemanship covering anatomy and physiology of the horse, foundation/ natural horsemanship training, dressage and show jumping.

Cultivate leadership, personal responsibility, self-assurance and better communication between you and your horse.

Perform a team drill ride Friday afternoon for family and friends, and students remain for an overnight campout on the farm.

Cost: $650.

July 31-Aug. 4; Aug. 7-11 Alexander • 337-7993 • pegasushillfarm.com • kate@ pegasushillfarm.com

PEGASUS HILL FARM: BEGINNER HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP

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6-15 • Co-Ed Join us for a summer of riding and horse care activities as well as swimming (we have a pool), arts and crafts, games and more. Summer camp spotlights horseback riding, horse care and building a positive relationship with your horse, cultivating confidence, respect and camaraderie. Cost: $350 per week.

June 12-16; June 19-23; July

3-7; July 17-21 Alexander • 337-7993 • pegasushillfarm.com • kate@ pegasushillfarm.com

PLAYBALL ASHEVILLE SPORTS CAMP

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3-6 • Co-Ed Playball camp is where kids go to have a ball. Each half-day is loaded with high energy games and teamwork activities derived from eight major sports. Coaches introduce the children to a wide variety of movement and skills in three main areas; locomotion, stability and manipulation of equipment. They gain physical, social, and emotional strengths through positive coaching in an encouraging environment. We exercise our right brains as well by doing a sporty craft each day. For more info or to register and secure your spot on the team with payment, please visit the website playballasheville. com. Cost: $40-160.

June 19-Aug.11 Asheville • playballasheville. com

RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL: BACK TO SCHOOL READINESS CAMP

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Rising 1-8 graders • Co-Ed Student Support coordinator Ali Banchiere and Sixth grade teacher Jenny Armocida will be leading academic, organizational and creative activities to help your child transition into the new school year with ease and confidence.

Activities include: reading, math, handwriting, typing skills, centering activities and mindful movement, arts and crafts, social skills, team building games, outdoor games and water play.

The older grades will work with note-taking strategies, effective organizational habits and routines, engineering challenges and team building games. Sessions are for different ages; inquire for details. Cost: $250.

July 31-Aug. 4; Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 258-9264 • rainbowcommunity-school. org • ali.banchiere@ rainbowlearning.org

RIVERLINK FRENCH BROAD RIVER CAMP

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Rising 3rd-8th graders • Co-Ed Jump into the summer with French Broad RiverCamp.

RiverLink invites students to learn about and explore the

river on the river this summer.

Camp goes from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with pre- and post-care newly available this year. Cost for the weeklong environmental education camp is $225 for RiverLink members and $250 for non-members per child.

Full scholarships are available.

Sessions have different age requirements, inquire for more details.

June 12-16; 19-23; 26-30 July 10-14 Asheville • 252-8474 • riverlink. org • education@riverlink.org

ROOTS + WINGS SCHOOL OF ART SUMMER CREATIVITY CAMPS, DESIGN STUDIOS AND MAKING LABS

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3-18 • Co-Ed We have morning Creativity Camps and Design Studios for ages 3-5, 1st-5th and 6th-9th graders, and evening Design Studios and Making Labs for 6-9th graders, a new mentorship program for high schoolers, and afternoon fun for 3rd–5th graders. We will explore a multitude of artistic mediums, including collaborations with dance and music. Roots + Wings programs develop innovative problem solving skills, creative and critical thinking skills, confidence, collaboration and more as we encourage the creative voice of every student.

Application required for mentorships, junior assistants and internship programs. Daily schedules and fees vary. Sibling discounts. Contact for specific dates and prices.

June 12-Aug. 18 Asheville • 545-4827 • rootsandwingsarts.com • info@ rootsandwingsarts.com

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8-12 graders • Co-Ed See your ideas (or yourself) on the big screen. Campers choose between the acting and film crew tracks and work together to make short movies.

Over the course of the week, guest filmmakers and actors mentor students on everything from film/theatre history to technology 101 to set etiquette.

Students will have access to exclusive film screenings and Q&A sessions with film professionals. At the end of the week, join us for a world premiere of these student films.

Lunch and snacks provided.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm with flexible drop-off/pick-up times before and after camp. Cost: Free.

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I believe in what is true

It’s not right?

SUN AND SHOWERS: Claxton Elementary School second-grader Lydia Essig created this bright mountain landscape.

It’s not right to turn the blind eye To those who live and died For the fight Of women’s right We want to survive We have drive Time is running out Let’s take the right route Would it be so much for men To lend a helping hand We are paid less Please don’t digress We wear our crest Proud upon our chest We are suffragettes Not someone’s pet We are fighting a war To settle the score Not for glory But to tell a story We will rewrite Those destined nights See our authenticity We were born to make history — Zoe Moore Franklin School of Innovation ninth grade

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JOY TO THE WORLD: Rainbow Community School kindergartner Indigo Leitner painted this cheerful scene.

School should start later I think we should wake up at 7:45 because some kids can be really sleepy. Some kids fall asleep on the bus. Some kids even need to wear their PJs to school so they can fall asleep in them. I think we should get longer to sleep in.

— Amareah Dorsey

North Buncombe Elementary School

third grade

I believe in what is true All are equal, including you Gay, straight, bi, or trans I love you no matter where you land Fat, skinny, tall or small You are very equal, all for all In this world, people are not fair Labels here, labels there, labels everywhere Why can’t we be us Be ourselves with no must Fitting into society is already hard enough Why can’t there be no standard or other stuff Never mind, that can’t happen People too busy laughing They are blind with two eyes Blind into the world, oblivious to a price They don’t know about feelings They don’t know about justice All they care is about is who’s the strongest Be the bigger man Let’s do this together, taking a stand Take a stand against unfairness Take a stand against unhappiness Take a stand for people want to be worth more and who want to worry less

— Kaity Azamghavami

Franklin School of Innovation

ninth grade

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MY CAT SMOKEY: Fourth-grader Siena Gentry drew this picture of her loyal cat, Smokey, at the Roots + Wings Community Design Lab at Vance Elementary School.

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SEE ADVENTURE CAMP

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Rising 7-12 graders • Co-Ed SEE Adventure Camp is for teens who are blind or have a significant visual impairment and who are ready to stretch their legs and hit the trail. We plan to hike, raft, climb, swim and zip in and around the Nantahala Gorge in Western North Carolina. We’ll stay in bunkhouses at the Nantahala Outdoor Center Basecamp.

Cost: free, with one-time $50 registration fee.

July 23-27 Bryson City • 335-1136 • jhardwig@ifbsolutions.org

SEE CAMP ABILITIES H2O

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Rising 7-12 graders • Co-Ed An overnight water sports camp for campers who are blind or visually impaired. We’ll swim, row, kayak, water-ski and splash around from our home base on the shores of Lake Norman, and throw in a trip to the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte for good measure. Novices are welcome, and lifejackets plentiful: All that’s required is a willingness to try new things and get wet.

We’ll have evening activities too. Cost: Free.

July 9-15 Sherrills Ford • 335-1136 • jhardwig@ifbsolutions.org

SEE STUDENT ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE DAY CAMP

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5-18 • Co-Ed SEE Day Camps offer a combination of education, enrichment and recreation for kids who are blind or visually impaired. This year we’re combining our favorite activities from previous day camps including cooking, a talent show and outdoor adventure into one glorious five-day week. Cost: Free.

June 26-30 Asheville • 335-1136 • jhardwig@ifbsolutions.org

SHAMAN HILL ESSENCE OF THE HERO CAMP

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8-16 • Co-Ed Chivalry, Bushido, Futuwwa, Counting Coup… though known by many names, a treasury of essential human values is the common heritage of heroes from around the world and throughout time.

Through a vital week of boffing

(foam weapons games) with the Wandering Swordsmen, lore, roleplaying, artifacts and medieval weaponry, this camp orients students to their innate desire to embody the strength of goodness. Cost: $300.

June 26-30 Asheville • 775-1736 • shamanhill.com • shamanhilllcamps@gmail.com

SHAMAN HILL HEART SPARKS CAMP

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4-7 • Co-Ed Now in its third year, this exuberant romp infuses the wonder of early childhood with timeless traditions of being human. Shaman Hill teachers and guest experts lead storytelling, archery, music, hanging out with horses and mini-donkeys, arts, movement and epic silliness across 30 beautiful acres and a variety of unique, indoor learning spaces.

Cost: $250 July 31-Aug. 4 Asheville • 775-1736 • shamanhill.com • shamanhilllcamps@gmail.com

SHAMAN HILL QUEST IN THE FIVE ELEMENT REALM

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9-16 • Co-Ed Fire, earth, metal, water, wood.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the five elements and all of the senses with a kaleidoscope of activities based on Asian Philosophy such as Internal Kung Fu, Tai-Chi, Archery, encounters with horses, healing arts, meditation, divination and calligraphy to find balance, harmony and an inner connection to nature, yourself and others. Cost: $300.

July 10-14; July 24-28 Asheville • 775-1736 • shamanhill.com • shamanhilllcamps@gmail.com

SUNNY TRUTH FARM SUMMER CAMP

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5-10 • Co-Ed Sunny Truth Farm offers five weeks of all outdoor camp. We interact with nature through games, art, science and of course the farm animals. Our themes for the summer are Farm Animals (6/19), Flora and Fauna of the Southern Appalachians (6/26), Water Week (7/10), Nature Art (7/17), Wild Week (7/24). Cost $100/ week.

June 19-July 28 Mars Hill • 919-599-5070 • sunnytruthfarm.com • sunnytruthfarm@gmail.com

SWEET MOUNTAIN CAMP: GIRLS YOGA RETREAT

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10-15 • Girls Overnight yoga summer camp nature retreat, with organic, gluten-free, vegan meals, and small group size. Teaching mindfulness, natural health, camping skills, crafts, and creative writing.

Campers can contribute to a book to be published this fall and on Amazon. $695 week (discounted prior to 4/1).

June 11-July 29 424-9261 • summercampyoga. com • sweetmountaincamp@ gmail.com

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY

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8-13 • Co-Ed This week long workshop will introduce students to the concepts of digital photography and how their cameras work. Each class will combine classroom games and information with actual picture taking. Students will have photography class Monday-Friday. Times vary based on age, inquire for more information. $150 per camper and an optional $15 photo book.

July 17-21 Brevard • 884-2787 • tcarts.org • tcarts@comporium.net

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL POTTERY CAMP

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6-14 • Co-Ed Students will explore clay with hand building techniques and the older students will have a chance to try wheel-throwing.

The morning session runs 9 a.m.-noon and the afternoon session runs 1-4 p.m. $240 per camper.

July 10-14 July 24-28 Brevard • 884-2787 • tcarts.org • tcarts@comporium.net

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER ARTS CAMP

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5-12 • Co-Ed Explore visual arts - pottery, drawing, mixed media and movement/dance. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Morning session goes from 9 a.m.-noon and the

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Help stop horse ‘soring’ Soring. It’s illegal, but they still do it. Horses are abused purely on the greed of selfish humans, thinking nothing of the pain.

Tennessee walking horses, American saddlebreds — there is a list of horse breeds that are “gaited” as we call it in the horse world.

This is when the horses walk, trot

or canter differently from nongait breeds. However, there is a longer list, with nongaited horses as well, that are cheaper and lower quality, [that are abused] until they are sored. This is done by putting boiling chains around their feet and pouring acid on their legs so that they feel intense pain every time they take a step. This forces them to have a fake gait so that a $100 horse could easily go for a couple thousand or more.

The fake gait not only causes them extreme pain in their legs

but on their backs from unnaturally carrying their head, back, and their body weight under circumstances of fatal possibilities. There are charities that are trying to stop everyday horse abuse, let alone soring. You don’t have to know a lot about horses to know when they are in pain, and to see any horse be treated in this awful way is heartbreaking. There are people who still do it, and there is not really a way to catch them.

We need to do something about it.

Below are some ways you can help.

• Write to U.S. representatives and ask for more funding to close loopholes in the horse protection act.

• Tell people about it! (Social media, email, posters etc.).

• If you catch someone abusing animals, report it immediately.

• Learn about it on the Humane Society website.

— Lauren Parris

North Buncombe Middle School, seventh grade

MATH, WRITING AND MORE: Odyssey Community School second-grader Savannah Shuford shares some of the things that are important to her.

RECIPE FOR A DREAMER: Valley Springs Middle School eighth-grader Montana Moss created this self-portrait with words. “Each is part of a dream, and I’m taking steps toward each one,” he wrote in an artist’s statement.

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My German shepherd, grandmother and God The three things that are most important to me are my German shepherd Alaska, my grandmother and God. I always say that the most important things to my heart are animals, family and God. I have many other things that are important to me but I believe that these three are the most important.

First, I love my German shepherd for many reasons, but the biggest is because she is a woman’s best friend.

Alaska is always by my side; even if she is hurt, she worries about me, not her. She is only 10 months old, and she has so much longer to go. Alaska is always cheering me up when I am sad by grabbing her toy or licking my face off! When I got her, she was the only shy one and she didn’t want to be near me. Ever since then, she has never left my side!

Second, my grandmother is one of the most important persons I have ever met. She is probably the most loved person in my family and she is always my role model. She prayed the rosary every day. When I was 10, she sadly passed away from cancer. From then on, I always think of her when there is a rainbow. My mom always says she is trying to say “ hi” whenever the beautiful color of a flowing rainbow appears.

Last but definitely not least is God. He is the creator and he made me along with all of the people in the world. He is our savior and the one that saved our lives from eternal sin.

A lot of people say God is just a myth or just something someone made up.

Even if he is not real, he is a great example for people who just need some faith!

In conclusion, I have so many more things I love and care for, but these are the most important things to me. The world is perfect to me, and I love the things in it. I am excited to discover new things that are important to me.

— Julia Young

Asheville Catholic School

sixth grade

afternoon session goes from 1-4 p.m. $125 per camper.

June 26-30 Brevard • 884-2787 • tcarts.org • tcarts@comporium.net

ULTIMATE FRISBEE SUMMER CAMP

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Grades 3-9 • Co-Ed Campers will learn important fundamentals and techniques to help each camper improve their skills and understanding of Ultimate Frisbee. Campers will understand “The Spirit of the Game” which is a governing rule in Ultimate Frisbee which is based on self-officiating.

Campers will learn the game from 2014 and 2016 World Ultimate Frisbee Champion and 2006 North Carolina Middle School Coach of the Year Mark Strazzer and other local players. Cost: $125.

Aug. 7-11 Asheville • 225-6986 • auc. usetopscore.com/e/ultimatefrisbee-summer-camp • mark. strazzer@gmail.com

WEST ASHEVILLE DARKROOM PHOTO CAMP

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12-16 • Co-Ed During this two-week long camp students will learn the basics of film photography and darkroom printing. The camp will include day hikes to shoot nature photos and basic studio work. All supplies will be included. Cost: $500.

July 10-21 Asheville • 978-886-7197 • danny. peters@rainbowlearning.org

WILD MOUNTAIN BEES HONEYBEE DAY CAMP

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6-11 • Co-Ed Enthusiastic and certified teacher leading active learning sessions.

Activities include swimming, cooking, farm tours, animal interactions, storytelling, arts & crafts and learning about our friend, the honeybee. $200.

July 10-14 Weaverville • 484-9466 • wildmtnbees@gmail.com

WNC NATURE CENTER CATALOOCHEE ELK CAMPOUT

This campout is afternoon and evening of food, crafts, activities, an Elk Ecology program and bonfire in historic Cataloochee Valley’s Group Campground. Includes a BBQ dinner, snacks, camping fees, programs, crafts and continental breakfast. Any grade level and all family members welcome. $35/ person Members of the Friends of the WNCNC receive a $5 discount per person. Pre-registrations required.

Asheville • 259-8082 • wncnaturecenter.com • kmastin@

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Rising 1-3 graders • Co-Ed Youth will have fun while learning about nature through crafts, lessons and exploratory activities. 20 campers/week. For rising 1st-3rd graders. Different weeks have different themes, call or email for more details. Fee: $200. Friends of the WNCNC Members receive a $25 discount. Pre- and post-care available.

June 19-Aug. 4 259-8082 • wncnaturecenter.com • kmastin@ashevillenc.gov

WOODSON BRANCH NATURE SCHOOL ADVENTURE OUT CAMP

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12-14 • Co-Ed This camp series focuses on the mindful spirit of our pre-teens getting out into the world for adventure, work and service. To help strengthen the body and mind campers go on adventures that include rafting, biking, hiking, and climbing as well as visits to a soup kitchen, animal shelter, seniors center and food bank to lend a hand. They spend one day per week at WBNS with their incredible abundant 30 acres of pristine woods and pasture to earn skills certificates in basic first aid, babysitting, kitchen safety, basic forestry and more.

Sessions run: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sessions limited to 12 campers. $195 per camper. Healthy lunches are available for purchase, by the day.

June 19-July 29 Marshall • 206-0057 • ddelisle@ madisoncclc.org

WORLD PEAS BAKING ADVENTURES CAMP

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6-14 • Co-Ed Each day we will bake from scratch take-home treats to share. We will also tour local bakeries, see behind the scenes and sample their goodies. Scratch baking with wholesome ingredients. Cost: $250.

July 17-21 Asheville • 335-9349 • WorldPeasAnimations@gmail.com World Peas Movie Making Camp

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6-14 • Co-Ed Do you love to dress in costume and act? Ever dreamed of being a movie director? Here’s your chance to try it out. Students will work together to script, storyboard, act, direct and edit a movie of their own design. We will celebrate at the end of the week with a screening for family and friends. Students will also get a DVD copy of the movie to take home. Cost: $250.

July 24-28

Asheville • 335-9349 • WorldPeasAnimations@gmail.com

WORLD PEAS STOP MOTION ANIMATION CAMP

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6-14 • Co-Ed Bring your imagination to life with stop motion animation. Choose from clay, paper, white boards and more. Learn the art of stop motion and create your movie. The last day we will celebrate with a screening of movies for family and friends.

Students will get a DVD copy of movies to take home. Class is designed for beginning animators and those with experience too. All materials provided. Cost: $250.

July 10-14 Asheville • 335-9349 • facebook. com/WorldPeasAnimations • WorldPeasAnimations@gmail.com

WOODSON BRANCH NATURE SCHOOL DAY CAMP

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5-11 • Co-Ed This camp series takes children from seed to market through super fun and sustainable practices and a mindful spirit, on an incredible abundant 30 acres of pristine woods and pasture. Each camp has a farm, art, forest and sports component each week, plus a field trip. Sessions run: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $195 per camper.

Healthy lunches are available for purchase by the day.

June 19-July 29 Marshall • 206-0057 • ddelisle@ madisoncclc.org

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8-18 • Co-Ed Intercultural day camp with foreign language classes and educationaland adventure-based activities with international teens. Activities include hiking and swimming at waterfalls, a trip to Carowinds, scavenger hunts, ropes course, tubing, rafting, cross-cultural team competitions, community service projects, cultural workshops and more. $250-$300 per week. Free week and discounted rates available for host families of international students.

July 1-Aug. 19 Asheville • 816-598-6462 • xploreusa.org • info@xploreusa.org

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7-17 • Co-Ed Each session at YMCA Camp Watia is filled with friends new and old, adventures big and small, and connections that will last a lifetime.

Our camp is led by positive role models and filled with opportunities for children to connect, explore, and achieve. Activities include mountain biking, waterfront, hiking, crafts, and more. Through April 30, 2017: $598

per session, from May 1 to start of camp: $650. Financial aid available.

June 11-Aug.4 Bryson City • 209-9601 • ymcawnc. org/watia • ymcacampwatia@ ymcawnc.org

YMCA OF WNC SUMMER DAY CAMPS

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Varies • Co-Ed The YMCA of Western North Carolina offers a wide variety of full-day and half-day camps such as adventure, exploration, science, art, sports, and theater. Hours, locations, prices and ages vary by camp. Visit our website to learn more: ymcawnc.org. Financial aid available.

Summer Buncombe, Henderson and McDowell counties • 254-7206 • ymcawnc.org • joshua.mcclure@ ywcaofasheville.org

YWCA PEP SUMMER CAMP

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5-12 • Co-Ed Youth will have fun making friends at the YWCA while enjoying our weekly STEM and Arts focused programming. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, STEM, reading, gardening, nutrition education, swimming and field trips. Cost: $180 per week, $40 per day.

Vouchers accepted.

June 19-Aug. 18 Asheville • 254-7206 • ywcaofasheville.org • pep@ ywcaofasheville.org

YWCA PEP SPRING BREAK CAMP

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5-12 • Co-Ed Our theme is Active Minds and Bodies with activities including STEM, nutrition education, arts and crafts, swimming and a Stand Against Racism event. Cost:$160 for the week or $45 per day. Vouchers Accepted.

April 10-13 Asheville • 254-7206 • ywcaofasheville.org • pep@ ywcaofasheville.org

National Book Award Winner

Kimberly Willis Holt Tuesday 3/28

International Bestseller

Andy Griffiths Sunday 4/9

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ZANIAC STEAM SUMMER CAMPS

Book Clubs Story Times Kids’ Yoga and more!

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5-13 • Co-Ed Enjoy small camp sizes grouped by age. Coding. Minecraft. 3D Printing. GarageBand. Robotics.

Engineering. Kerbal Space Program.

Modding. And More. Weekly halfday camps: Morning camps: 8 a.m.noon; afternoon camps: 1-5 p.m.; cost $279. Weekly full-day camps; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; cost $449.

June 12-Aug. 25 Asheville • 575-0355 • zaniacasheville.com • asheville@ zaniaclearning.com

Printz Award Winner

Marcus Sedgwick Tuesday 4/25 640 Merrimon Ave. Learn more at spellboundbookshop.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 22 - 30, 2017

CALENDAR GUIDELINES For a full list of community calendar guidelines, please visit mountainx. com/calendar. For questions about free listings, call 251-1333, ext. 137.

For questions about paid calendar listings, please call 251-1333, ext. 320.

ANIMALS ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY 14 Forever Friend Lane, 761-2001, ashevillehumane.org • SA (3/25), 1:30-2:30pm - "Behindthe-Scenes Tour," of the animal care campus. Free.

FIRESTORM CAFE AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Road, 255-8115 • Fourth FRIDAYS, 6pm - Animal rights reading group. Free to attend.

BENEFITS ASHEVILLE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 253-0701, jcc-asheville.org • SA (3/25), 6pm - Proceeds from the "Camp Tikvah Benefit" with raffles, karaoke, music by DJ Karl Mohr and reception benefit Camp Tikvah for children with autism. $25. Held in a private home, 45 Rosewood Ave. FEAST ON THE FARM feastasheville.com • WE (3/29), 4-8pm - Proceeds from this tasting event with barbecue, vegetarian sides, local beer and live music from the Old Time Band benefit FEAST. $20/$10 students. Held at Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa HOMINY VALLEY CRISIS MINISTRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST • SA (3/25), 8-10am - Proceeds from this pancake breakfest benefit the Hominy Valley ABCCM. $7. Held at Fatz Cafe, 5 Spartan Ave. LIBERTY CORNER ENTERPRISES 12 Old Charlotte Highway, 299-3370 • TH (3/23), 6-8pm - Proceeds from this 30th anniversary celebration with live music, food, drinks, silent auction and raffle benefit Liberty Corner Enterprises. $35/$60 for two tickets.

Held at Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Highway RED & BLACK GALA goo.gl/L6Zf63 • SA (3/25), 6pm - Proceeds from this “Black and Red Gala,” with live music

by Westsound, food, drinks and live auction benefit the MLK Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. $50 and up. Held at Celine and Company, 49 Broadway

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THE HOPE CHEST FOR WOMEN 708-3017, hopechestforwomen.org, director@hopechestforwomen.org • SA (3/25), 4-6pm - Proceeds from the “Courage Over Cancer,” fashion show, raffle and silent auction benefit The Hope Chest for Women. $29.

Held at Hilton Garden Inn Asheville, 309 College St. TRYON ARTS AND CRAFTS SCHOOL 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, 859-8323 • SA (3/25), 9am-2pm - Proceeds from this yard sale benefit the Tryon Arts and Crafts School. Free to attend.

WNC SOLIDARITY CONCERT SERIES theblockoffbiltmore.com • SU (3/26), 3-5pm - Proceeds from this live concert with Ruby Mayfield and Friends and the Rhoda Weaver Band benefit the NAACP. $10. Held at the Block off Biltmore, 39 South Market St.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY A-B TECH SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 398-7950, abtech.edu/sbc • SA (3/25), 9am-noon - "SCORE: How to Find Your Customers," seminar. Registration required. Free.

Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler • TU (3/28), 3pm - "Driving Traffic to Your Business’ Website Using Pay Per Click," seminar. Registration required.

Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler • WE (3/29), 5:30-8:30pm - "How to Start a Non-Profit Entity," seminar.

Registration required. Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler BLUE RIDGE HOLISTIC NURSES 989-4981, brholisticnurse@gmail.com • SA (3/25), 10am-noon - General meeting. Retired, active and student nurses welcome. Free to attend.

Held at EarthFare - Westgate, 66 Westgate Parkway

CLASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS LIVE JOYOUSLY IN THE LIGHT OF REIKI (PD.) • Reiki I Class: Sunday, April 2, 9am3pm. • Reiki II Class: Sunday, April

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WRITE FOR YOUR LIFE: Poet Jaki Shelton Green travels, teaches and shares her work because she believes that poetry creates a connection among people that is powerful enough to change the world. Shelton Green was inducted into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in 2014 for a lifetime of writing and publishing awardwinning poetry and for being a literary citizen in service as a community arts advocate. On Saturday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m., she invites teens to share their powerful voices during the “Write for Your Life” poetry workshop at the Burton Street Community Street Center. A reading for the community by Shelton Green and local youth poets will follow at 3:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but space is limited. To register, text 828-215-9002 or email info@wordonthestreetmag.org. Photo courtesy of Asheville Writers in the Schools (p. 54) 9. • For information/registration, call Reiki Master Isis Mary: (843) 576-9202.

MAKE YOUR OWN UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG (PD.) Learn to make beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs: Pysanky workshops in the River Arts District or your location. AshevilleStudioA.com • call/text (828) 423-6459 • AvlStudioA@gmail. com for signup + more info.

POLE DANCE, AERIAL ARTS + FLEXIBILITY CLASSES AT EMPYREAN ARTS (PD.) •Mondays at 6:45pm is Pole Spins & Combos •Mondays at 8:00pm is Exotic Pole Dance •Tuesdays at 11:00am is Beginning Aerial Arts •Tuesdays at 8:00pm + Thursdays at 1:00pm is Flexibility/Contortion •Wednesdays at 8:00pm is Floor Fluidity Dance •Thursdays at 11:00am is Beginning Pole •Fridays at 7:15pm is Beginning Pole •Fridays at 8:30pm is Chair Dance •Saturdays at 4:00pm is Breakdancing No expe-

rience needed, Drop-ins welcome, For more information check out Empyreanarts.org or call/text us at 828.782.3321 THE WAY OF THE DREAMER (PD.) April 3rd- May 8th, Mondays 7-9PM, $200. The Way of the Dreamer: Educational, Explorative, Experiential.

A Six-week Course in Dreaming, facilitated by Helena Daly, Ph.D. For more info and registration: facebook. com/celticdreaming or email: helenacdaly@gmail.com UNDERSTAND THE ROOTS OF SOCIAL INJUSTICE (PD.) Experience Navajo educator Mark Charles. • Events sponsored by Swannanoa Valley Friends Meeting with support of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church. • Friday, April 21, 7pm-9pm: Truth-Telling on Race and Doctrine of Discovery, Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, 101 Chapel Drive, Swannanoa, NC. • Free and open to public.

Donations welcome. • Saturday,

April 22, 9am-5pm: Workshop on Decoding America’s Greatness and The Difference between Power and Authority, Swannanoa Valley Friends Meeting, 137 Center Ave, Black Mountain, NC. • Fee: $30 (includes lunch) by April 1 or $35 thereafter.

• Limited to 30. Learn more about Mark Charles at www.wirelesshogan.com • Learn more about events at www.swannaoavalleyfriends.com ASHEVILLE ROTARY CLUB rotaryasheville.org • TH (3/23), noon-1:30pm Presentation by Callie Jamis Vennare, director of marketing and communication for the Brevard Music Center. Free to attend. Held at the Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. • TH (3/30), noon-1:30pm - “Medical Brigade,” presentation by Bob Haggard regarding the club’s trip to the Honduras. Free to attend.

Held at the Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St.

ASHEVILLE ASPERGER'S ADULTS AND TEENS UNITED meetup.com/aspergersadultsunited/ wncaspergersunited@gmail.com • SA (3/25), 1-4pm - Spectrum-wide bowling social. $3 per game. Held at Sky Lanes, 1477 Patton Ave. ASHEVILLE TIMEBANK 348-0674, ashevilletimebank.org • TU (3/28), 6:15pm - Monthly potluck dinner. Free. Held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. ASHEVILLE TOASTMASTERS CLUB 914-424-7347, ashevilletoastmasters.com • THURSDAYS, 6:15pm - General meeting. Free. Held at YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market St. BIG IVY COMMUNITY CENTER 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, 626-3438 • 4th MONDAYS, 7pm - Community center board meeting. Free.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

graduate school fair. Free to attend.

buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • SATURDAYS through (4/8), 10:30am-3pm - UNC Asheville tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income families and individuals. Bring photo ID, social security card, and tax preparation information. Information: goo.gl/6gRda1.

Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • 4th TUESDAYS, 6-8pm - "Sit-nStitch," informal, self-guided gathering for knitters and crocheters. Held at North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 273-4948, mcl.asheville@gmail.com • Last TUESDAYS - For veterans of the Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and their families. Free. Held at American Legion Post #2, 851 Haywood Road

DAVIDSON'S FORT HISTORIC PARK Lackey Town Road, Old Fort, 6684831, davidsonsfort.com • SA (3/18), 10am-4pm "Recruitment Day," colonial crafts and demonstrations. Admission fees apply.

MOUNTAIN COALITION FOR HEALTHCARE DECISIONS 5 Oak St., 252-4781, fbca.net • 4th TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - "Advance Care Planning Workshop," and question answer session. Free.

HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 452-8346, myhaywoodregional.com • WE (3/22), 10am-1pm - Job fair.

Free. Held at Lenoir Rhyne Center for Graduate Studies, 36 Montford Ave. LENOIR RHYNE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES 36 Montford Ave., 778-1874 • WE (3/22), 10am-2pm - Career and

ONTRACK WNC 50 S. French Broad Ave., 255-5166, ontrackwnc.org • WE (3/22), noon-1:30pm "Understanding Credit. Get it.

Keep it. Improve it." Workshop.

Registration required. Free.

• TU (3/24), noon-1:30pm - "Savings and Goal Setting," workshop.

Registration required. Free.

• FR (3/24), noon - "Budgeting and Debt Class." Registration required.

Free.

• TU (3/28), noon-1:30pm - "Understanding Reverse Mortgages," workshop. Registration required. Free.

• TU (3/28), 5:30-7pm "Understanding Credit. Get it.

Keep it. Improve it." Workshop.

Registration required. Free.

• TH (3/30), 5:30-7pm - "Budgeting and Debt Class." Registration required. Free.

PUBLIC EVENTS AT A-B TECH 398-7900, abtech.edu • TH (3/16), 12:30-4pm - "Power Up, Power On: Empowering Women in Technology," event with presentations on work life balance, collaboration, and "A Journey into Robotics."

Free. Held in the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center • TH (3/30), 4-7pm - "College and Career Open House" with work-

shops, interactive program displays, campus tours, Q&A sessions and a job expo. Free. Held in the A-B Tech Conference Center PUBLIC EVENTS AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY mhu.edu • TH (3/23), 10:30am - Job, internship and graduate school fair. Free.

Held in Day Hall, Guffey Commons PUBLIC EVENTS AT UNCA unca.edu • SA (3/25), 8:30am - Spring open house for prospective students with tours and presentations. Registration required: admissions.unca.edu/ open-house. Free to attend. Meets in Lipinsky Hall.

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ASHEVILLE MOVEMENT COLLECTIVE ashevillemovementcollective.org • FRIDAYS, 7-9pm - Community ecstatic dance wave. $8-$20. Held at Terpsicorps Studios, 1501 Patton Ave. • SUNDAYS, 8:30-10:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm - Community ecstatic dance wave. $8-$20. Held at Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway

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FOOD NOT BOMBS HENDERSONVILLE foodnotbombshendersonville@ gmail.com • SUNDAYS, 4pm - Community meal. Free. Held at Black Bear Coffee Co., Rosdon Mall, 318 N Main St., #5, Hendersonville

• 4th TUESDAYS through (6/27), 7-8:30pm - Guided meditative dances for adults and teens of all ages and genders and experience levels. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. $10. Held

LIVING WEB FARMS 891-4497, livingwebfarms.org • TH (3/23), 6-7pm - "Kitchen Hacks for Better Cooking," workshop. $10.

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TAILSPIN: Garage TRS’ monthly nonprofit fundraiser is “not your typical bike night,” according to company owner Tyler Garrison, who characterizes the event as a community get-together instead. The first iteration of the 2017 series benefits Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Photo courtesy of Garage TRS WHAT: A motorcycle-themed fundraiser for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue WHERE: Garage TRS WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 6-9 p.m.

WHY: Do you love puppies — and smashing vehicles with medieval weapons? If so, here’s a bit of good news: Garage TRS’ monthly Charity Bike Nights are back, beginning with a benefit for Brother Wolf. And for a suggested $10 donation, attendees can enjoy free beer, live music, bike games and the rare opportunity to demolish a car in public.

“People really seem to like that a lot,” says the motorcycle dealer’s president, Tyler Garrison. “We bring out medieval weapons. You sign a waiver. People pick the part of the car they want to smash, and we smash a car.”

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The price to destroy various spots on the vehicle — which is always loaned by companies like Biltmore Iron and Metal Co. that don’t incur a financial loss from the damage — is driven by supply and demand, Garrison explains, since “some parts are a lot more fun to smash than other parts.” A front windshield will usually go for $25 to $50 at auction, while lesser areas bring in $5 to $10 each.

“When all that stuff is gone, we let people have a free-for-all: Donate a dollar, pick your weapon and take a whack.”

The charitable series’ March iteration will also include an outdoor set by the Secret B-Sides plus bike games like the popular Slow Ride, which challenges competitors to finish a race the slowest and without their feet touching the

ground. Silent auction items are still being collected for the event, but so far include bike gear, items from the Regeneration Station and gift cards to local businesses. Food truck fare will be available for purchase.

“Believe it or not, bikers get really into these charities,” Garrison says, noting that plenty of nonbikers attend as well. “I think one of the misconceptions about bikers is that they’re these scary, mean, rebellious — well, most of them are rebellious — [people,] and really, most of the bikers that you’ll meet ... are businesspeople, have families or really care about this community.”

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C OMMU N IT Y CA L E N D AR Held at French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. SOUTH ATLANTIC HOPS CONFERENCE goo.gl/sZ0zcr • FR (3/24) & SA (3/25) - “South Atlantic Hops Conference,” with presentations, bus tours, tradeshow, brewery tours and keynote presentation by Scott Jennings, master brewer at the Sierra Nevada Mills River brewery.

Registration: goo.gl/yeJR2q. $85$170. Held at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center, 1 Resort Drive WNC AGRICULTURAL CENTER 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, 687-1414, mountainfair.org • SA (3/25), 11am-7pm - Proceeds raise at the "Asheville Food Truck Showdown," featuring local food trucks serving food benefit MANNA and Brother Wolf. Free to attend/$35-$45 VIP tasting tickets.

FESTIVALS PUBLIC EVENTS AT UNCA unca.edu • TH (3/23), noon-3pm - "Languages and Cultures in Action" festival featuring live music, food and performances from many cultures. Free. Held in the outdoor courtyard between Highsmith Union and Mills Hall

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS CITY OF ASHEVILLE 251-1122, ashevillenc.gov • MO (3/27), 7pm - Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting. Free.

Held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 290 Old Haw Creek Road

KIDS ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 43 Patton Ave., 254-7162, colburnmuseum.org • 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS, 9-9:45am "Little Explorers Club," guided activities and free play for preschoolers. $3.50 per child/Free for caregivers.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS ASHEVILLE MALL 3 S. Tunnel Road, 296-7335 • SA (3/25), 11am - Story time for toddlers with activity to create "Little Golden Books." Free to attend.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • MONDAYS, 10:30am - "Mother Goose Time," storytime for 4-18 month olds. Free. Held at Skyland/ South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road • 4th TUESDAYS, 1pm Homeschoolers' book club. Held

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at North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave. • SA (3/25), 11am - Tim Lowry traditional storytelling show. Registration suggested. Free. Held at the Weaverville Public Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville ASHEVILLE WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ashevillewritersintheschools.org • SA (3/25), 1-4pm - "Write For Your Life," poetry workshop for teens with North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame recipient Jaki Shelton Green. Teen poetry reading at 3:30pm followed by reception. Registration: 828-2159002. Free. Held at the Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St. FLETCHER LIBRARY 120 Library Road, Fletcher, 687-1218, library.hendersoncountync.org • WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am - Family story time. Free.

HENDERSONVILLE SISTER CITIES hendersonvillesistercities.org • Through FR (3/31) - Writing and art submissions on the theme of "We're Going Places," accepted for the international Young Artists & Authors Showcase. Information: sistercities. org/YAAS or HVLsistercities@gmail. com. Free.

MALAPROP'S BOOKSTORE AND CAFE 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • WEDNESDAYS, 10am - Miss Malaprop's Story Time for ages 3-9.

Free to attend.

NC STAGE COMPANY 15 Stage Lane, 239-0263 • TU (3/28), 7-8:15pm - “How the Professional Actor Prepares for Performance,” workshop for middle school age students by Scott Kyle, artistic director of the Bathgate Regal Community Theatre in Scotland.

Registration required: 828-734-5747. $40.

SPELLBOUND CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOP 640 Merrimon Ave., #204, 708-7570, spellboundchildrensbookshop.com • SATURDAYS, 11am - Storytime for ages 3-7. Free to attend.

• TU (3/28), 3:30-5pm - Kimberly Willis Holt presents her middle grade novel, Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Hotel. ​Free to attend.

OUTDOORS CHIMNEY ROCK PARK 1638 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, 625-4688 • Through WE (3/29) - Open registration for the "Walk with a Llama," live llama event on Saturday, April 1, from 10am-2pm. Registration: 828-6259611. $10.

• SA (3/25), 11am - "Early Spring Walk," naturalist led 1.5 mile hike.

Admission fees apply.

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Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES 452-0720, friendsofthesmokies.org, outreach.nc@friendsofthesmokies.org • TU (3/28) - Four-mile guided hike at Mingus Creek. Includes a visit to the Mountain Farm Museum and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Registration: Hike.

FriendsOfTheSmokies.org. $35/$20 members.

LAKE JAMES STATE PARK 6883 N.C. Highway 126, Nebo, 584-7728 • SA (3/25), 10am - "Salamander Soiree," muddy ranger-led hike to explore various salamander habitats.

Free.

• SU (3/26), 8:30am - "Spring Migration Celebration," ranger-led birdwatching hike along the lakeshore. Free.

• WE (3/29), 1:45pm - "Boat Tour," ranger-guided boat expedition focused on waterfowl. Registration required. Free.

PARENTING ASHEVILLE OUTLETS 800 Brevard Road, shopashevilleoutlets.com • SA (3/25), noon-3pm - Summer camp information expo with live performances by Asheville area buskers.

Free to attend.

FRANKLIN SCHOOL OF INNOVATION 21 Innovation Drive, 318-8140, franklinschoolofinnovation.org • TH (3/23), 5:30-7pm - Tour and information session for prospective students. Free to attend.

PUBLIC LECTURES ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 254-7162, colburnmuseum.org • FR (3/24), 5:30pm - AMOS Science Pub: "The Southern Appalachians During the Ice Age," refreshments and a presentation by Dan Lazar, former Executive Director of The Colburn. Free. Held at The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Suite 401 BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • WE (3/29), noon-1pm - Brown Bag Lunch Series: "Greetings From Asheville: Postcards in the North Carolina Collection," history lecture

by Terry Taylor. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library - Lord Auditorium, 67 Haywood St. CARPATHO-RUSYN SOCIETY 440-729-2045, c-rs.org, carpatho.rus.avl@gmail.com • SA (3/25), 1:30pm - "Winter in the Carpathian Mountains," presentation.

Location given upon registration: carpatho.rus.avl@gmail.com or 828713-7845. Free.

LENOIR RHYNE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES 36 Montford Ave., 778-1874 • MO (3/27), 5:30pm - "Beyond the Headlines: Deciphering News of Global Politics & Diplomacy,"lecture by journalist and former U.S. diplomat Dr. Elizabeth Colton. Free.

PUBLIC LECTURES AT UNCA unca.edu • TH (3/23), 7pm - The Center for Jewish Studies presents a short film about its history and hosts the Phyllis Freed Sollod Memorial Lecture given

by Professor Richard Chess. Free.

Held in the Reuter Center • TH (3/23), 7:30pm - “Secrets of the Ness of Brodgar,” lecture by archaeologist Nick Card. Free. Held in Ramsey Library, Whitman Room • FR (3/24), 3pm - The Center for Jewish Studies: "The Passion, the Beauty, the Heartbreak: Israel through Poetry and Music," lecture by Broadway artist Danny Maseng. Free.

Held in the Reuter Center • MO (3/27), 4pm - Family Business Forum: "The Fed Speaks – Economic Update from the Federal Reserve," lecture by Matthew Martin, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Free. Held in the Humanities Lecture Hall • TU (3/28), 7pm - Public lecture by special Effects make-up artist, actor, stunt-man and director Tom Savini.

Free. Held in the Humanities Lecture Hall • TH (3/30), 6pm - Carolyn Finney presents her book, Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors. Free. Held in the Humanities Lecture Hall PUBLIC LECTURES AT WCU wcu.edu • TH (3/23), 5:30pm - “Midway: Turning Point in the Pacific," presentation and roundtable discussion. Free.

Held in the Hinds University Center Raleigh Room • TH (3/23), 6:30pm - Panel discussion regarding women’s empowerment in today’s Africa hosted by Seed Programs International. Free. Held in Laurel Forum in Karpen Hall

SENIORS SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR SENIORS (PD.) • Companionship and respite care • Accompaniment to appointments • Monitoring and family liaison • Meal preparation • Nursing home visits • Housesitting • Consultation and Mentoring • Conscious Aging Workshops. Evalina Everidge, RN (828) 577-7841.

SeasonedPathways.com COUNCIL ON AGING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, INC. 277-8288, coabc.org • FR (3/24), 2-4pm - "Medicare Choices Made Easy," workshop.

Registration required. Free. Held in the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville

ing, breath work and meditation.

Admission by donation.

SENIOR OPPORTUNITY CENTER 36 Grove St., Asheville • THURSDAYS, 1-2pm Contemporary line dancing class. Join anytime. $5 per class.

• FRIDAYS, 12:30-3:30pm "Canasta," group card game gathering. Free.

• TUESDAYS, 2-3pm - "Senior Beat," drumming, dance fitness class. For standing or seated participants. $3.

• WEDNESDAYS, 1:30-4pm - "Bid Whist," card players club. Free.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1245 Sixth Ave., W., Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • Fourth TUESDAYS, 10am Volunteer to knit or crochet prayer shawls for community members in need. Free.

SPIRITUALITY ABOUT THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUE • FREE INTRODUCTORY TALK (PD.) Deep within everyone is a wellspring of peace, energy and happiness. With proper instruction anyone can effortlessly transcend the busy or agitated mind and directly experience that rejuvenating inner source. Learn how TM is different from mindfulness, watching your breath, common mantra meditation and everything else.

NIH-sponsored research shows deep revitalizing rest, reduced stress and anxiety, improved brain functioning and heightened well-being. Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, Asheville TM Center, 165 E. Chestnut. 828-254-4350.

TM.org or MeditationAsheville.org ASTRO-COUNSELING (PD.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229.

OPEN HEART MEDITATION (PD.) Now at 70 Woodfin Place, Suite 212. Tuesdays 7-8pm. Experience the stillness and beauty of connecting to your heart and the Divine within you. Suggested $5 donation.

OpenHeartMeditation.com TIMELESS PATH FOR A WORLD IN CRISIS (PD.) Saturday, April 1, offered by Windhorse Zen Community. This workshop, for beginners as well as advanced practitioners, will explore Zen practice as it relates to the profound need for deep, individual and systemic change. • 10am-2pm, vegetarian lunch provided. Suggested donation: $15-$30. More information: 828-645-8001 or http://windhorsezen.org/basiczen/ CENTER FOR ART & SPIRIT AT ST. GEORGE 1 School Road, 258-0211 • 4th FRIDAYS, 10am-noon Contemplative Companions, meditation. Free.

• Last Tuesdays, 7-9pm - Aramaic, Hebrew and Egyptian vocal ton-

SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER 60 N Merrimon Ave., #113, 200-5120, asheville.shambhala.org • WEDNESDAYS, 10-midnight, THURSDAYS, 7-8:30pm & SUNDAYS, 10-noon - Meditation and community.

Admission by donation.

SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD 35BELOW 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • TH (3/30), 7:30pm - “Listen to This,” storytelling series hosted by Tom Chalmers. $15.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • SA (3/25), 2pm - "WORD!" Appalachian storytelling event featuring Dr. Joseph Sobol. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • SA (3/25), 11am - Tim Lowry traditional storytelling show. Registration suggested. Free. Held at the Weaverville Public Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville CCC&TI WATAUGA CAMPUS 372 Community College Drive Boone, 297-3811 • TH (3/30), 12pm - Laurette LePrevost Writers Symposium reading and discussion featuring Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of The Funeral Dress. Free.

CITY LIGHTS BOOKSTORE 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva, 586-9499, citylightsnc.com • FR (3/24), 7pm - Open-mic night for poetry and short written pieces. Signups at 6:45pm. Free to attend.

• SA (3/25), 3pm - Dana Wildsmith presents her novel, Jumping. Free to attend.

GRATEFUL STEPS 30 Ben Lippen School Road, Suite 107, 277-0998, gratefulsteps.org • MONDAYS, 6:30-9pm, THURSDAYS, 9:30am-noon & SATURDAYS, 9:30-noon, through (4/29) - "Writing Secrets of the Pros," fundraiser class series helps writers discover professional techniques for writing fiction, non-fiction or poetry. Registration required: 828505-9221 or weirwnc417@gmail.com. $25 per class.

Magical Offerings 3/23: Tarot Reader: Becky, 12-6pm 3/24: Psychic: Andrea Allen, 12-6pm 3/25: Creating Sacred Space: w/ Angie, 3-4pm, $10 Donations 3/26: Scrying: w/ Angie, 12-6pm Vision Board Workshop: w/ Lisa Wagoner, 3-5pm, $20 3/27: FULL MOON Astrologer: Spiritsong, 12-6pm

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UNCA GREENFEST: UNC Asheville’s weeklong spring sustainability series, Greenfest, begins Saturday, March 25, and continues through Saturday, April 1. The eco-focused week features a walking tour of a wildfire site, workshops on rain gardens, electric vehicles and mushrooms as medicine, and a river cleanup and invasive species workshop with RiverLink. Carolyn Finney, author of Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors, will deliver the Greenfest keynote talk on Thursday, March 30. For more information about Greenfest and to register for events, visit goo.gl/L7DCXw. Photo courtesy of UNC Asheville (p. 63) GREAT SMOKIES WRITING PROGRAM 250-2353, agc.unca.edu/gswp • SA (3/25), 2-4pm - "Exploring Our Landscapes: A Craft Talk on the Creative Generosity of Place," workshop with novelist Tommy Hays. Registration required: nwilliam@unca.edu or 828-250-2353. $35.

J.E. BROYHILL CIVIC CENTER 1913 Hickory Blvd., SE Lenior, broyhillcenter.com • TH (3/30), 7pm - Laurette LePrevost Writers Symposium reading and discussion featuring Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of The Funeral Dress. Free.

MALAPROP'S BOOKSTORE AND CAFE 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • WE (3/22), 7pm - Andrew Forsthoefel presents his book, Walking to Listen. Free to attend.

• TH (3/23), 6pm - Lisa Yarger presents her book, Lovie: The Story of a Southern Midwife, and Pam England presents her book, An Ancient Map for Modern Birth. Free to attend.

• FR (3/24), 6pm - "Literary Karaoke," reading event with Laura Blackley. Free to attend.

• SU (3/26), 3pm - Andrew Aydin presents his graphic novel, March. Free to attend.

• MO (3/27), 7pm - Greg Iles presents his book, Mississippi Blood. Free to attend.

• WE (3/29), 7pm - New Book Club: Belonging: A Culture of Place, Bell hooks. Free to attend.

• WE (3/29), 7pm - "Coming of Age & First Love," young adult author panel with Roshani Chokshi, Sarah Nicole Lemon and Shaila Patel. Free to attend.

• TH (3/30), 7pm - Works in Translation Book Club: Kalpa Imperial: The Greatest Empire that Never Was, Angèlica Gorodischer and translated by Ursula K. Le Guin. Free to attend.

THE WRITER'S WORKSHOP 387 Beaucatcher Road, 254-8111, twwoa.org • Through FR (3/31) Submissions accept for the annual poetry contest. See website for full guidelines: twwoa.org. $25.

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• Through TU (4/4) - Adult kickball league registration.

Registration: tinyurl.com/j7r4t5s. $25.

VOLUNTEERING TUTOR ADULTS IN NEED WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL (PD.) Dedicate two hours a week to working with an immigrant who wants to learn English or with a native English-speaking adult who has low literacy skills. Sign up for volunteer orientation on 3/29 (5:30 pm) or 3/30 (9:00 am) by emailing volunteers@litcouncil.com. www.litcouncil.com BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF WNC 253-1470, bbbswnc.org • TH (3/23), noon - Information session for those interested in volunteering to share their interests twice a month with a young person from a single-parent home or to mentor one-hour a week in elementary schools and after-school sites. Free. Held at United Way of Asheville & Buncombe, 50 S. French Broad Ave.

BLUE RIDGE RAIDERS mizzarnette@gmail.com • SATURDAYS through (5/6) Volunteer to help with ticketing, concessions and apparel for Blue Ridge Raiders home games.

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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INSTITUTE 333-0392, environmentalqualityinstitute.org • SU (3/26), 9am-4pm Volunteer to be trained regarding stream health. Registration required: 828-357-7411 or Eqilabstaff@gmail.com. $15-$20 donation.

FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE 233-0948, fourseasonscfl.org • TU (3/28), 5-8:30pm - Hospice volunteer orientation session.

Registration required: 828-2330948. Free. Held at Skyland Fire Department, 9 Miller Road, Skyland GUARDIAN AD LITEM 31 College Place Suite D204, 259-3443, volunteerforgal.org • WE (3/22), 5-6pm - Open house for those interested in volunteering to serve as advocates for abused and neglected chil-

dren in the court system. Free.

HANDS ON ASHEVILLEBUNCOMBE 2-1-1, handsonasheville.org • TH (3/23), 11am-12:30pm Volunteer to serve a homemade lunch to veterans. Registration required.

• SA (3/25), 9am-noonVolunteer to help pack food items into backpack-sized parcels that are distributed to local schools. Registration required.

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OUR VOICE 35 Woodfin St., 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • Through FR (4/14) - Open registration for the Our VOICE Advocate training to provide emotional and informational support to callers on a 24-hour hotline. Training takes place THURSDAYS (4/20) through (5/25), 2:30-5:30pm. For more information or to register: erastusw@ourvoicenc.org or 828252-0562 ext 105. Free.

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REDUCE INFLAMMATION NOW Asheville-area providers recommend ways to reduce inflammation and boost immunity

BY ELIZA STOKES eliza.j.stokes@gmail.com “It’s important to understand that not all inflammation is bad,” says Dr. Martha Cottrell, an Ashevillebased physician and lecturer on immunity. She’s one of several wellness advocates who encourage simple, everyday wellness strategies to reduce chronic inflammation now and prevent more serious illness later.

“Inflammation is the body’s natural mechanism for protecting itself,” says Cottrell. “But it becomes a problem when the cause of inflammation is not removed, and the immune system either becomes too lethargic or too aggressive.”

When inflammation persists, the immune system weakens, making the patient susceptible to infectious diseases and cancers, Cottrell explains.

When the immune system overreacts, on the other hand, it may mistake the body’s own tissues for invaders and attack them — a response linked to various autoimmune diseases.

The root causes of inflammation are surprisingly simple: unhealthy diets and stress, says Cottrell. And as a practicing physician for 33 years, she has developed caring, long-term connections with her patients, who affectionally called her “Doc Maggie.”

She teaches them that the foundations of good health are plant-based, low-inflammation diets; healthy environments; and positive relationships and attitudes.

This unconventional method also proved effective in her pioneering study at the Boston University School of Medicine from 1985-87, which improved the immunity of young men living with AIDS. “The emotional aspect is often forgotten, but Western medical research has slowly been realizing that a major contributing factor to the inflammatory process on a chronic level is emotional stress,” Cortrell says. Now retired, she lectures and teaches in the Asheville area, hoping to contribute to more holistic understandings of wellness.

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HERBAL TRADITIONS: Red Moon Herbs provides many local herbal remedies that its director says support the immune system and help fight chronic inflammation. Photo

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that the immune system is the core,” Cottrell continues.

Recent research supports the claim that inflammation aggravates many more serious health problems, such as Hashimoto’s thyroid disease; digestive ailments like irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease; diabetes; heart disease; and cancers.

At Red Moon Herbs, director Jeannie Dunn suggests moving toward a healthier diet first and then incorporating simple cooking herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme as part of that process. Other herbs that have been shown to support healthy inflammatory response — such as tulsi (holy basil), ginger, turmeric, burdock, oatstraw and nettle — can be enjoyed in teas, extracts or on food, she mentions.

Dunn emphasizes the efforts of small North Carolina-based businesses like Red Moon to provide local herbal products, practice wildcrafting (gathering wild plants at their peak potency when possible rather than scheduled harvest) and draw from the “Wise Woman Way.” That, she explains, is an ancient healing tradition that internationally known herbalism educator Susun Weed says “relies on compassion, simple ritual, and common dooryard herbs and garden weeds as primary nourishers but appreciates and uses any treatment appropriate to the specific self-healing in process.”

For inflammation, Dunn suggests herbal infusions. More timeintensive than making tea, infusions call for submerging large quantities of an herb in boiling water for four to eight hours, then straining and drinking. “They take the next step in breaking down the cell walls of the plants so you can really absorb the most vitamins and minerals directly,” she says.

For inflammation relief, Dunn recommends an infusion of half an ounce of dried linden blossom, an herb that has been shown to ease irritations in the throat and lungs and to aid digestive health. She also suggests further reading on herbs, herbal classes or retreats such as the upcoming Southeast Wise Women’s immersion for budding herbal enthusiasts from May 7 to 12.

Red Moon Herbs also works to make herbalism accessible to the greater

reduce pesticide irritants and attain maximum freshness in food. Clients often lacked actual recipes to turn farmers market offerings into meals, she found. This led to her first book, Farm Fresh Nutrition: Eating Green & Clean and Supporting Your Local Economy.

The book pairs profiles of local farmers with guides for navigating farmer’s markets and recipes for cooking seasonally.

Barratt, meanwhile, plans to offer farm-to-table and healthy local food events throughout the year and will release dates soon on her Fresh Off the Vine newsletter. She also shares menu ideas and nutrition tips on her blog.

And Cottrell suggests supporting our immune systems. “Either we develop disease when we confuse and overload it, or the immune system allows us to be healthy,” she says.

LEMONY KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND PECANS Winter recipe from Denise Barratt’s book, Farm Fresh Nutrition (Makes 6-8 servings) • 1 cup of your choice of roasted beets, potatoes and sweet potatoes • 1/3 cup chopped pecans • 2 ½ ounces finely shredded hard local cheese • 2 bunches of kale, washed, stemmed and sliced crosswise • 3 tablespoon lemon juice • 2 tablespoon olive oil • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 cloves garlic, pressed • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes • To roast vegetables, cut your choice of beets, potatoes and sweet potatoes into one inch cubes and toss with olive oil and salt. Place on cookie sheet and roast at 425 degrees until vegetables start to get tender and caramelize. Take out of oven and let cool.

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Asheville community, says Dunn. The business has collaborated for classes at downtown-Asheville organic-agriculture retailer Fifth Season in creating herbal gifts for the holidays and teaching how to makes salves, extracts and vinegars in the near future. “We also support Blue Ridge Healers Without Borders, an organization offering wellness education and [herbal] samples to the homeless and general public, as well as The Lord’s Acre herb garden,” says Dunn. For both organizations, Red Moon Herbs provides free tinctures and extracts to provide reduced-cost herbal care for those who cannot afford it.

Denise Barratt, a licensed dietitian and nutritionist in Asheville, is passionate about creating a link between the region’s abundant local agriculture and healthy meal plans for her clients, which, she says, are naturally anti-inflammatory. “A healthy diet is an anti-inflammatory way of eating,” Barratt says. “If someone has diabetes [or] heart disease, wants to prevent or fight cancer or has GI issues, the basic diet guidelines are the same: fighting inflammation.” She also points out that the body’s chronic inflammation response can stem from food allergies and intolerances that people may not even realize they have, or eating too many inflammatory foods — too much sugar and too many saturated, trans or hydrogenated fats.

While suggesting that clients limit these foods, Barratt also encourages clients to pace themselves as they move toward a less inflammation-inducing diet. “A lot of people start trying to cleanse, detox and restrict [at the start of each year], and that tends to be hard to sustain,” she says. “I like to think what I do is a kinder, gentler approach, which sets achievable behavioral goals that clients can actually reach.”

Barratt adds that “working with a nutritionist has been shown to be one of the most cost-effective approaches to health. There’s a lot of research out there where nutrition, often coupled with exercise, may be as effective as some medications.”

To get a handle on inflammation, she suggests the tried-and-true advice of eating varied and colorful vegetables, especially cruciferous ones like kale, chard, cabbage and broccoli. These vegetables contain high amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Other antiinflammation foods include healthy fats from fatty fish, virgin olive oil and avocados. Mushrooms also offer a number of anti-inflammatory factors, Barratt says.

She seconds Dunn’s advice to incorporate more herbs and spices into cooking.

Dunn recommends that clients eat seasonal and organic food in order to

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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING ASHEVILLE 2 Science Mind Way, 253-2325, cslasheville.org • SA (3/25), 10am-2pm - "Holistic Healing Day," sample healing art therapies and attend healing art classes. Free.

HAYWOOD REGIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER 75 Leroy George Drive Clyde, 452-8080, haymed.org/ • Through WE (2/22) - Open registration for the American Heart Association "Hands-Only" CPR course that takes place Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10am-12:30pm. Registration: 828-4528098. $25.

HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 262 Leroy George Drive Clyde, 456-7311 • TU (3/30), 5pm - Tired leg and varicose vein educational program. Registration required: 828-452-8346. Free to attend.

MEDITATION IN ASHEVILLE 1070 Tunnel Road, Building 2, Unit 20, 6682241, MeditationInAsheville.org • FR (3/24), 7pm - "Developing Inner Confidence," public talk with guided meditation and discussion. $10/$5 students and seniors.

• SA (3/25), 10am-1pm - "Seeing Behind Appearances: Awakening Our Inner Wisdom," workshop with guided meditation, discussion and presentation with Kelsang Tabkay. $20/$15 students and seniors.

OUR VOICE 35 Woodfin St., 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • FR (3/24), 12:30-2:30pm - "Soul Collage," therapeutic collage workshop for survivors of sexual violence and the loved ones of survivors. Registration required: 828-252-0562 ext.

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BY DAN HESSE dhesse@mountainx.com During their March 7 meeting, the Buncombe County commissioners unanimously voted to create a new staff position: sustainability officer. The new hire would be charged with finding potential energy-efficiency and cost-saving measures across departments while actively seeking community partnerships to foster those goals in other local entities.

Jeremiah LeRoy was appointed to the post and is already busy working with internal and external partners to get sustainability efforts off the ground. Asked about the quick hiring, whether the county had advertised the position and if any other candidates were considered, County Manager Wanda Greene explained: “Jeremiah had worked on our energy issues in the past, and he was a natural promotion to the position. His experience with the county along with his subject-matter experience were the deciding factors. We have to recruit if we fill a position externally but can promote from within based on experience.”

Xpress connected with LeRoy via email to get a better understanding of his goals and what the new position will bring to the county.

Mountain Xpress: Tell us a little about yourself.

Jeremiah LeRoy: My wife and I moved to Asheville from Texas in 2006, and I started working for Buncombe County within a few weeks. We’ve lived in West Asheville for the past 10 years and have a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. I suppose I am the typical Asheville outdoor enthusiast. I spend most of my free time running, mountain biking or just being outdoors with my family.

How does your academic/professional background prepare you for the role of sustainability officer?

I have a master’s in public administration with an emphasis on local government management. I’ve worked on a number of relevant projects including administering

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SUSTAINING MOMENTUM: Buncombe County created the position of sustainability officer earlier in March as a way to integrate cost-effective and energy-efficient measures across departments. Jeremiah LeRoy, employed with the county since 2006, was appointed to the post and says he’s ready to hit the ground running. Photo courtesy of Buncombe County the county’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding.

I also spearheaded the initial efforts to track, analyze and report the county’s carbon footprint data, so I’m very familiar with our facilities and fleet portfolio. My work with the county has also allowed me to build productive relationships with many key personnel I’ll be working with in this new role.

Why does the county need a sustainability office?

Buncombe County has always been very progressive in its approach to reducing our environmental footprint. That said, having a dedicated office to keep on top of the latest trends in changing technology and environmental best practices will help ensure that we continue to lead in that area.

Another prominent goal of the office will be to assist many of our partner

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organizations in enhancing their own environmental and energyreduction efforts.

What does sustainability mean to you?

It’s a broad topic, but for Buncombe County, at least initially, sustainability primarily relates to energy. Improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our facilities and fleet, and working with partner organizations to do the same, will be a top priority. As we begin to reach some of our initial goals, we’ll look to expand the scope of our sustainability initiatives accordingly.

How will this initiative benefit the average taxpayer?

I think it’s safe to say that we all value clean air and clean water, so the environmental impacts of our efforts will have real value for our residents. However, with many of

these initiatives, such as the county schools LED project proposed

by Alesha Reardon, we can also realize significant cost savings and quick paybacks. Those savings can allow us to more effectively utilize taxpayer dollars for programs and services that we provide to citizens.

They can also help offset any potential impacts from rising utility costs over time.

What types of partnerships will you seek out?

I’ve already begun working with the school systems to identify potential improvements we can make to their facilities. I’ve also begun working with individuals from the Energy Innovation Task Force to determine how the county can assist in their efforts. In time, I’d also like to reach out to the many nonprofit organizations that provide services or receive funding from the county

Responsible Automotive Service & Repair and work with them to make some of the same types of improvements.

What are some immediate changes you can implement?

Internally, General Services Manager Clint Shepherd and I have already begun to move forward with a handful of county facility projects that could be implemented over the next few months which could save approximately $30,000 in annual energy expenses. Externally, we’ve entered into discussions with the Land of Sky Regional Council and the state Department of Environmental Quality to produce energy assessments for all Asheville City Schools and A-B Tech facilities. From those assessments, the goal will be to create a work plan for improving their facilities’ efficiency.

What are you most excited about?

Can I say all of the above? This is just a tremendous opportunity all around. I get to work with a variety of terrific people in the public and nonprofit sectors in our community and make a measurable impact to improve our environment. There is nothing not to be excited about!

Part of your job is keeping abreast of emerging best practices. How do you do that and, in turn, apply those to various county departments?

This will definitely be a collaborative effort. I’ll be working closely with our general services team and a variety of vendors who do a great job of keeping us up to speed with changing technologies in their sectors. It will also be critical for me to seek out development opportunities with various professional groups, such as the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network and the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association.

These organizations exist to collaborate and share best practices across our region. It will be up to us to determine which projects and practices are the most appropriate and cost-effective fit for our facilities and fleet portfolio.

Are there plans to coordinate with the city of Asheville’s chief sustainability officer? What might we see in that regard?

Absolutely. Amber Weaver was one of the first people I reached out to when I took this position. We’ve already had a couple of productive meetings so we can learn more about the efforts that the city and county are undertaking and identify some potential partnerships.

What that looks like will be determined in the coming months, but heading into this, I feel confident that the city and county are willing and able to be partners, and I’m excited about the opportunities that will provide .X

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What are some longer-term goals for your office?

Sustainability, by definition, means to endure and remain productive indefinitely. What forms this will take will likely change over time as technology and best practices continue to evolve. Our most important goal is to ensure that Buncombe County and its partners stay on the front lines of energy innovation and sustainable practices.

What will be one of the biggest challenges?

One big challenge is continuing to meet our sustainability goals in costeffective ways. As we complete the lower-cost, short-payback projects, there comes a point where both the financial investment and payback period will naturally increase. As stewards of public dollars, it’s our responsibility to continually look for the most fiscally responsible projects that can also maximize our environmental impact.

What metrics does the county have for determining if the sustainability office is making a difference?

We have a terrific business intelligence team that has already helped us set up a fairly robust system for tracking and analyzing the data needed to determine our carbonfootprint reduction: electricity, natural gas, water, fleet fuels, etc. We have the ability to look at point-intime data to measure the environmental impact, as well as cost-effectiveness, of our various projects and initiatives.

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translate into outstanding examples of different orchids from all around the world that are being grown right here.”

Plants will be for sale, too, with one vendor coming from Ecuador to be part of what enthusiasts see as a premier event. Presentations about the unique, showy plants will take place each day. And experts will be stationed throughout the festival to answer questions from novice growers and hobbyists alike.

With increasing interest in orchids and Asheville in general, Sims sees only a continued blossoming future for the 19-year-old show.

“We benefit from lots of synergy,” Mims says. “Our partnership with the arboretum, our society … the like-minded individuals, outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists, ecologists … we’re in the place to have a great festival.” X

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FLOWER POWER: This bellina “Blue Ribbon” orchid was shown at the 2014 Asheville Orchid Festival. Photo by Mike Mims This year’s Asheville Orchid Festival — Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, at the N.C. Arboretum — will be the first Mike Mims has overseen as president of the WNC Orchid Society. He’s worked to make it as brilliant as the orchids themselves, all the while knowing he entered this role on the heels of one very tough show to beat.

In 2016, WNCOS and the Asheville festival played host to the American Orchid Society’s national spring meeting. “It was the world stage,” Mims says, “with all of the major players.”

Nevertheless, he and his team have pulled out all the stops to make 2017 a successful event and capitalize on the

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momentum gained from last spring’s big honor.

“We will have more exhibits this year — on display for everybody that comes to see — than we’ve ever had,” he says.

There will also be an impressive amount of judges to weigh in on those displays. He expects 15-20, whereas past shows attracted seven or eight (still a substantial amount for a show of its size). They’re coming, Mims explains, because they know they’ll see amazing plants — because Asheville and its orchidists have made a mark.

“We have world-renowned orchid growers in Asheville and in our region,” Mims notes. “These growers

WHERE NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way WHEN Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 9-5 p.m. daily WHY See prize-winning orchid displays, purchase orchids and learn from internationally renowned speakers and experts DETAILS $5 entrance fee (normal NC Arboretum parking fees apply); information at wncos.org and ncarboretum.org

ECO ASHEVILLE CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY citizensclimatelobby.org/ chapters/NC_Asheville/ • SA (3/25), 8am-5pm & SU (3/26), 8am-noon - “MidSouth 2017 Conference,” featuring presentations on climate skepticism, conservative outreach, coal country and systems thinking. Registration: goo.gl/ v7dYvD. $40. Held at The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Suite 401 ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS 254-1776, ashevillegreenworks.org • TH (3/23), 6-9pm “Environmental Excellence Awards,” ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in environmental sustainability by individuals, organizations, schools and businesses located in Asheville and Buncombe County. $55/$25 under 26/$15 under 17. Held at Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway GREENFEST AT UNCA sustainability.unca.edu • SU (3/26), 1-4pm “Wildfire Walk,” walking tour of a wildfire site off Pisgah Highway near Upper Hominy with Professor Jonathon Horton.

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Rides provided by electric vehicles, courtesy of the Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle Club. Free.

• SU (3/26), 6-8pm - Seed: The Untold Story, movie screening. Free. Held in Highsmith Union Grotto • MO (3/27), 11am-2pm Spring sustainability fair with samples and information from 30 local environmental businesses and organizations. Free to attend. Held on the Quad • MO (3/27), 6pm “S’mores and Campfire,” event focused on campfire safety and education about burn bans. Free. Held in Mullen Park • TU (3/28), 6-7:30pm - “After the Wildfires,” panel presentation led by Professor Jonathon Horton.

Free. Held in Highsmith Union rooms 221-222 • TU (3/28), 7-8pm - “The

Mathematics of EVs,” electric vehicle presentation with Parsons Math Lab and the Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle Club. Free. Held in Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum • WE (3/29), 10-11:15am - “Recycling Facility Tour,” at the Curbie recycling processing facility.

Registration required. Free.

• WE (3/29), 6-7:30pm “Mushrooms as Medicine: A Closer Look at the Healing Powers of Fungi in People and Environment,” presentation. Free. Held in the Highsmith Union rooms 221-222 • TH (3/30), 9am-5pm “Campus Service Day,” community residents are invited to join UNC Asheville students, faculty and staff to plant milkweed, manage invasive species, redecorate the Bee Hotel and perform other tasks. Registration required. Free.

• TH (3/30), 6pm - “Radical Presence: Black Faces, White Spaces & Other Stories of Possibility,” keynote lecture by Carolyn Finney. Free. Held in the Humanities Lecture Hall

FARM & GARDEN CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE cityofhendersonville.org • THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS until (5/13) - Seasonal mulch and composted leaves giveaway.

Thurs. & Fri.: 3:30-7pm.

Sat.: 8am-noon. Free. Held at the old Waste Water Treatment Plant, 80 Balfour Road, Hendersonville FIFTH SEASON ASHEVILLE MARKET 4 South Tunnel Road, 4123200, fifthseasongardening.com/ stores/asheville-market • SA (3/25), 11am-1pm “Plan Your Garden Oasis,” gardening workshop to create a custom garden plan.

Registration required. $24.

GREENFEST AT UNCA sustainability.unca.edu • SA (3/25), 9am-4pm Rain garden design and installation workshop

hosted by RiverLink and NC Cooperative Extension.

Registration required.

Free. Meet at UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall, room 229 HENDERSON COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE 697-4891 • MO (3/27), 6-8pm Dinner meeting to discuss the McDowell County Community Food & Health Hub. Registration required: 828-652-8104.

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JEWEL OF THE BLUE RIDGE VINEYARD 606-3130, chuck@ JeweloftheBlueRidge.com • SA (3/25), 10am-2pm “Pruning,” class for growing cold-hardy grapes in the mountains. Location given upon registration: JeweloftheBlueRidge.com. $35 includes lunch.

ORGANIC GROWERS SCHOOL 552-4979, organicgrowersschool.org • TUESDAYS through (4/25), 7-9pm - Six-part series on all aspects of growing food. Register for more information and locations: organicgrowersschool.org/events/getgrowing-series/. $35 per class/$90 for the series.

SOUTH ATLANTIC HOPS CONFERENCE goo.gl/sZ0zcr • FR (3/24) & SA (3/25) - “South Atlantic Hops Conference,” with presentations, bus tours, tradeshow, brewery tours and keynote presentation

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MOVING ON UP This year’s Asheville Food Truck Showdown sports a larger venue and more competition

BIG MOVE: The Asheville Food Truck Showdown is relocating from its former home at the Asheville Masonic Temple to the WNC Agricultural Center to accommodate its steadily expanding size. Photo of a previous showdown by Micah MacKenzie

BY JACQUI CASTLE jacquicastle@gmail.com “I’m a big fan of food and what food trucks can do in such a confined space and area. The fact that they can put out this high-level, quality food really impresses me,” says Asheville Food Truck Showdown organizer Carey Harnash. At the fourth annual event, which happens Saturday, March 25, at the WNC Agricultural Center, 17 local trucks will compete to take home the title of Best Food Truck in Asheville.

Harnash is neither a food truck owner nor a chef — he’s just a food truck fan who had an intriguing idea

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and took the initiative to make it happen. “I was talking to my wife one day, and I got kind of frustrated chasing food trucks all over the place, figuring out where they’re going to be, what time they’re going to be there, what they’re going to serve that day,” he explains.

“So, I said, ’You know what? I wonder if I can create an event where I can get all of the food trucks that I like there and be able to eat what I want, when I want, at one specific time.’”

General admission to the Asheville Food Truck Showdown is free, and advanced tickets are not required.

“The only cost involved is if you eat from the individual food trucks,” says Harnash. There’s also the option of

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the VIP Tasting Experience ($35 per person or $45 with the addition of adult beverages), which Harnash describes as “probably the most economical way to eat yourself through the whole event.”

VIP ticket holders will have access to indoor reserved seating and will have an hour and 45 minutes to eat samples from all 17 competitors while avoiding the lines.

The competition will be judged in three components: scoring by a panel of three guest judges, a people’s choice vote and VIP Tasting Experience vote. This year’s judges will be “News 13” weekend anchor Evan Donovan, “AVL Food Fans” podcaster and food writer Stu Helm,

and Chestnut and Corner Kitchen owner and chef Joe Scully.

For the people’s choice award, guests will be able to buy voting tickets, which can be placed in a receptacle at the food truck of their choosing.

“You can buy as many as you want and stuff them in the boxes for the food truck or the different food trucks that you prefer,” says Harnash.

At the end of the day, all three scores will be taken into account, and one truck will receive the title of Overall Best Food Truck in Asheville — an honor that Root Down Food Truck has taken home three years running.

Brad Jordan, chef and owner of The Real Food Truck, says there is a change in the rules this year that he thinks will enhance the competition. “The judge’s samples [this year] have to be actual dishes that you serve to the general public,” says Jordan. “I think that’s kind of nice because what I served the judges last year was also what I was serving the general public.”

Another big change for 2017 is that the event will relocate from its former home at the Asheville Masonic Temple downtown to the WNC Agricultural Center to accommodate its steadily expanding size. “The first year we had just over a thousand [attendees],” says Harnash. “The next year we had between 2,000 and 3,000; last year we had between 5,000 and 6,000, and this year we are slated to have over 10,000 people.”

“It’s just a real busy event, always a good turnout,” agrees Jordan, who notes that many local trucks attend the festival because Harnash ensures there will be a big crowd and plenty of business during the event.

This year’s event is also growing in other ways. With its new, larger venue, it can now accommodate more competitors than in the past (last year’s showdown topped out at 14 trucks). The 2017 showdown will also feature an expanded children’s area that includes inflatables, a rockclimbing wall and face painting. Live music will be performed by Kampfire Circle, Ali Randolph and the Outta Luck Band, Striking Copper and Black Mountain City Limits.

Asheville Food Truck Showdown happens 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher.

A portion of all proceeds will benefit MANNA FoodBank and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. For details, including a full list of competing food trucks and to buy VIP tickets, visit AshevilleFoodTruckShowdown.com. X

A BIGGER TABLE

PLAN FOR SUCCESS: With their larger workspace, husband-and-wife team Felix Meana and Katie Button will be able to add sought-after dishes such as paella and more seasonal items to the Cúrate menu while maintaining the restaurant’s warm, earthy aesthetic. “We have been named the second-best [Spanish] restaurant in America,” Meana says. “I want to be the best.

I think this is how we do that.” Photo courtesy of Heirloom Hospitality Group

BY JONATHAN AMMONS jonathanammons@gmail.com The rise of Asheville Spanish tapas restaurant Cúrate has been nothing short of meteoric. Husbandand-wife duo chef Katie Button and Felix Meana, who met while working together at chef Ferran Adria’s famed El Bulli in Meana’s native Spain, announced plans to open a

restaurant in Asheville in 2010. From the beginning, it was pretty clear the venture would be a guaranteed success — if not just for the obsessively authentic reproductions of traditional Spanish fare, then for the pair’s prowess for marketing and promotion through their familyrun Heirloom Hospitality Group.

But after a string of awards and nominations, a cookbook release praised by everyone from The Food

Cúrate expands both its footprint and menu Network to USA Today and regular appearances on national television and in print publications, it has become harder and harder for fans to get a seat at the table. Even the launch of sister restaurant Nightbell in 2014 didn’t ease the crowds. But all of that is about to change as Cúrate readies itself for a major growth spurt.

The restaurant closed March 13 for an estimated two weeks while Button and Meana prepare to expand the business into the space at 13 Biltmore Ave. previously occupied by Tutti Frutti, a chain frozen yogurt shop. Rumors of this project have been spinning since Tutti Frutti closed two years ago, but Button and Meana had been kicking around the idea much longer.

“It has been four years of work in progress just in our heads,” says Meana, explaining in his rich Spanish accent that he and Button purchased the building several years ago. “When we started moving from 60 to 80 people at lunch to 280 on the weekends, we had to do something.”

The Cúrate kitchen is open, sprawling the length of the bar so guests can watch the inner workings. That means that in order to crank out the 48 items on the menu, there is an army of prep cooks downstairs behind the scenes preparing the mise en place for the chefs upstairs.

Walking through the basement prep kitchen the restaurant used for the past six years was like walking through a submarine: a small space with densely packed hallways and low ceilings. Nine prep cooks stood shoulder to shoulder, reaching over and under one another to do their work. It was cramped and loud, with machines whirring and fluorescent lights glaring overhead. And upstairs, the dish pit was the size of a small walk-in closet.

The expansion will stretch the restaurant’s footprint from 5,000 square feet to over 9,000. But the public will not see the bulk of the growth, as only a total of 60 seats will be added to the dining area and bar. “This isn’t about getting more seats,” says Meana.

“What we are doing is giving ourselves more room to work.”

The construction will drastically expand the behind-the-scenes kitchens and storage area, more than tripling the current workspace. Meana and Button are also adding another 25 employees to their current staff of 65

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SPREADING OUT: Cúrate’s expansion into the space next door will nearly double the restaurant’s size. Much of the growth will occur in the behind-the-scenes kitchen and storage areas. “What we are doing is giving ourselves more room to work,” says coowner Felix Meana. Artist’s rendering by Lisa Ellis Design to keep up with the augmented menu and dining area. As far as the front of house is concerned, there will be a bar — no reservations required — serving kegged beer, cider, sherry, vermouths, cocktails, Counter Culture espresso and a small menu of tapas.

But the expansion isn’t all Josper grills and three-chambered walk-in coolers — they are also planning to spice up the menu with new dishes, including suckling pig and paella.

“People in town were complaining in the beginning because we never changed the menu,” says Meana. “But that’s how tapas works in Spain: They don’t change the menu. People come here, and they can eat what they eat when they are in Madrid. That’s what people love about Cúrate.”

And many of the staples will still be there when the restaurant reopens.

He assures that the honey-drizzled eggplant, the gambas al ajillo and the pincho will still be mainstays.

“But now we have the space, and we can really work to change things when it makes sense — seasonally,” he explains. “In the past, we only changed three or four items every couple of months: the soups and the salads. So now we are going to have a lot more room to add new items.”

Many of those items, he suggests, will

be pulled from Button’s cookbook, Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen.

As for the aesthetic, regulars won’t notice too much of a change. Expect the same warm earth tones, Edison bulbs and woodgrain, as well as wallsized, sepia-toned photographs of Roses, Spain, Meana’s hometown.

“We have been named the second-best [Spanish] restaurant in America,” Meana says, citing an April 2016 TimeOut article that ranked Cúrate just behind José Andrés’ é in Las Vegas. “I want to be the best. I think this is how we do that.

“People are going to say, ‘Oh, they’re getting so big.’ And yes, we are getting bigger,” he continues.

“But people have been calling us to move to Miami, Vegas, New York, Chicago, and we didn’t. We are expanding in Asheville because we want people to come to Asheville.

If you want to come to see us, you have to find us here; we aren’t going anywhere.”

Cúrate is scheduled to reopen at the end of March or beginning of April. For updates on the opening schedule and menu, find Cúrate on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@ curatetapasbar) or visit the Heirloom Hospitality Group website at heirloomhg.com. X

SMALL BITES

by Thomas Calder | tcalder@mountainx.com

Well Played focuses on comfort food and board games

Parcheesi, Cards Against Humanity, The Settlers of Catan and Clue may take center stage during Well Played’s Saturday, March 25, grand opening, but co-owner Cortland Mercer says the new Wall Street cafe’s beverages and comfort food also play starring roles. “We’re definitely priding ourselves on having a menu that is reminiscent of home and hearth,” he says.

Snack flights will be among these offerings, including classic shareable munchies such as locally made Poppy Popcorn, M&M’s, Reece’s Pieces and pretzels with dip. Flights include two snacks for $5 or three for $7.50.

Well Played will also feature what Mercer calls “a more sophisticated” spin on Lunchables snacks in the form of meat and cheese boards. Several varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches will be available as well: In addition to the classic Americano, there will be bacon-cheddar, The Southern (featuring pimento cheese), mac-and-cheese and a three-cheese blend.

And Mercer adds that he’s planning “a pretty robust dessert menu.”

There will be ice cream and milkshakes featuring Ohio-based artisan company Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and Mercer is working with baker Jill Wasilewski of Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen to offer her scratch-made chocolate cake, banana pudding, tiramisu and chocolate chip cookies.

When it comes to beer options, Mercer describes Well Played as “brewery agnostic,” but he notes the taps will favor local flavors. For the launch, Catawba Brewing Co.’s Firewater IPA and Mothertrucker Pale Ale, Green Man Wayfarer, Bhramari Good Fight Sour, Asheville Brewing Co.’s Ninja Porter and PBR will be available on draft. Cans and bottles will include Highland Gaelic, Noble Cider and Shiva IPA, among others.

Prices will range from $4-$5.50.

Gamers can also expect a “small, but smart” selection of red and white wines. Well Played has a full coffee program as well.

Between its menu and game options, Mercer envisions the new

The LaZoom Room is open MondayFriday 2-10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.10:30 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m. at 76 Biltmore Ave. next to the French Broad Food Co-op. Visit lazoomtours. com for details.

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GAME ON: Cortland Mercer lounges inside Well Played. The Wall Street venue opens Saturday, March 25. Photo by Thomas Calder downtown establishment as a place where people can sit down and reconnect, not only with their inner child but with each other. “It’s a place that’s a little bit analog,” he says. “You sit down at a table and you have this game between you, and suddenly people start putting their cellphones down and start connecting with each other in a face-toface, meaningful way.”

Well Played opens at 58 Wall St. on Saturday, March 25. Hours are MondayWednesday 2-10 p.m., ThursdayFriday 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. All ages are welcome. For details, visit wellplayedasheville.com.

FOR A LIMITED TIME: LAZOOM ROOM LaZoom Tours has a new pickup and drop-off location: the LaZoom Room

at 76 Biltmore Ave. The space next to the French Broad Food Co-op will serve as an “otherworldly transportation station,” according to a recent press release from LaZoom. Beer selections include Nantahala Brewing Co.’s Dirty Girl Blonde, New Belgium Brewing’s Citradelic, Asheville Brewing Co.’s Rocket Girl Lager and Catawba Brewing’s White Zombie, among others. Miss Vickie’s Potato Chips and locally made Poppy Popcorn are available to satisfy snack cravings, and the menu will also include wine and nonalcoholic beverages. LaZoom Room will be a “short-lived pop-up for your drinking and riding convenience,” reads the release. The building, which is owned by the FBFC, will be torn down in late 2017 as part of the co-op’s planned expansion. Non-LaZoom riders are also welcome to visit the room, where live piano music is offered daily..

Curious George will be at the Barnes & Noble Cafe on Saturday, March 25.

The free event will offer children a chance to meet and take photographs with the character. Children’s breakfast combination specials will be available for $5 at the in-store cafe. Options include muffins, bagels and scones accompanied by a juice box. “It’s part of our outreach,” says Nicole Lowery, Barnes & Noble’s community business development manager. “We want to offer family-friendly, free activities for those in the Asheville area.”

Character breakfast with Curious George runs 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Barnes & Noble Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road. The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit avl.mx/3he.

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET, APPALACHIAN-STYLE “I chose the name Vine Ripe Nutrition out of a passion for teaching others to eat whole, local foods,” says Denise Barratt in a recent press release. Barratt, a nutritionist and founder of Vine Ripe Nutrition, will join Andy Hale of the Asheville School of Wine to explore the health benefits of locally sourced foods and how these items fit into the plant-based Mediterranean diet. The menu will include simple appetizers and a salad made from seasonal ingredients. Wine pairings will accompany each plate.

The Mediterranean Diet, Appalachian-Style event runs 6-7 p.m.

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by Edwin Arnaudin | edwinarnaudin@gmail.com

Barley wines: an endangered species Few Asheville-area breweries make the English-style ale Until 2015, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s early spring celebration of malty, high-gravity brews was called the Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival. To make the event’s name a little less wordy, it will be known simply as the Burly Beer Festival when it returns to the Mills River brewery on Saturday, April 1, but the focus will remain on big beers.

Sierra Nevada beer ambassador Bill Manley says that from the over 50 participating breweries — most of which are bringing at least two beers each — 20 barley wines will be served. Yet, dropping the style from the fest’s name unintentionally doubles as a symbolic gesture. Small batches of barley wines seasonally pop up at such Asheville breweries as Burial Beer Co., Highland Brewing Co., Twin Leaf Brewery and Wicked Weed Brewing, but beyond the annual bottle releases of Sierra Nevada’s Bigfoot and Pisgah Brewing Co.’s Hellbender, it has a limited presence in the local industry.

“In general, popularity of English-style beers has gone way down in general in the American market,” says Benton Wharton, talent buyer and events director for Pisgah. “Folks are into superhoppy American versions of classic styles, and now a lot of flavor profiles of the headier drinkers tend to lean to sours. So, I think [barley wine is] one of those styles that harks back to early craft brewing that — I don’t know if folks are over it, per se — but it certainly hasn’t taken on the popularity of certain other styles like the different versions of the IPA.” Brewed in the American barley wine style, which Wharton says is “a little hoppier than your traditional English barley wine,” Pisgah first made Hellbender in 2008 and produced it annually for the next three years. Now, about 50 percent of Pisgah’s motivation to produce the beer is the brewery’s relationship with Wild South. The regional nonprofit’s work to conserve local watersheds plays a major role in

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RARE OFFERING: Pisgah Brewing Co.’s Hellbender, which was first released in 2008, is the only barley wine being consistently bottled by a homegrown Ashevillearea brewery. Hellbender, which is sold as a fundraiser for Wild South, is slated for a late March/early April bottling for 2017.

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keeping Western North Carolina’s water quality — and in turn the beer made from that water — high.

Pisgah donates $1 from every bottle of Hellbender it sells to Wild South and partners with the group on at least two events a year to help support its initiatives. Currently the lone barley wine consistently bottled by a homegrown Asheville-area brewery, various factors led to it being skipped a few times between 2012 and 2014. But since 2015, it’s back to being an annual release and is slated for a late March/early April bottling for 2017.

“It’s the same reason many of Pisgah’s popular styles often get rotated out: We are still operating on a 10-barrel system and brewing about at the full capacity this system has without wearing out our staff,” Wharton says.

“Pisgah, in a given year, is going to do roughly 32 to 35 styles of beer, and obviously our biggest concern is making sure we always have our flagship brews available to the wider market — the Pale Ale and Greybeard [IPA],” he continues. “But oftentimes, it’s more about tank space and the willingness to give it time. Barley wine is essentially brewed like an ale, so it doesn’t necessary take a lot of time, but it’s one of those beers that’s best when aged and given the alcohol profile time to mature. So there’ve been times where we’ve tried to do that for the patron by leaving it in the tank before bottling.”

Smart business practices also play into why French Broad Brewery has abstained from producing its barley wine for the past few years. “It did do well in our tasting room, but not in the general market,” says French Broad sales manager Matt Barnao, noting that he hadn’t had a conversation about barley wine in about five years. “Add to that, it is a very expensive style to make. So for us, it made sense to discontinue it.”

Despite its absence from the taps, Barnao says French Broad hasn’t

ruled out making its barley wine again. The brewery’s goal for 2017 is to constantly offer something new or different from its normal lineup, and if there’s a good reception to the idea of bringing the barley wine back, there would be incentive to do so.

“I think it just takes a brewer’s inclination,” Manley says. “If somebody wants to make one, and people start kind of taking the time and effort to do it — they’re a pain in the ass to brew, just because they’re such big beers — but all it’s going to take is a couple more people to do it and get them into hands of beer drinkers and have them take off, and it’ll be right back where it was.”

Honoring Bigfoot’s legacy as one of the beers that made Sierra Nevada famous, the brewery is doing its part to keep barley wines in the industry conversation. In addition to the standard Bigfoot release, a yearly tradition since 1983, the brewery cellars limited quantities of past batches of the beer and sells six-packs of sixyear verticals in its Mills River gift shop. A bourbon barrel-aged version is practically an annual feature and in 2016 was joined by one enhanced by bourbon barrels and hot ginger, another with raspberries in barrels and a third with cinnamon and nutmeg. Furthermore, June’s Beer Camp Across the World mix pack will include two barley wines, one of which is a collaboration with Avery Brewing Co. “They’re also one of the makers of an American barley wine that’s pretty famous,” Manley says. “They make a beer called Hog Heaven, and the Avery folks were telling us when we were trying to think of a beer to collaborate on that Bigfoot was a big inspiration for Hog Heaven. So for the pack, we’re actually combining the recipes for Bigfoot and Hog Heaven to make a completely new beer. We keep joking that we should call it Hogfoot or Big Hog or something like that.” X

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ART MEETS ENVIRONMENT {Re}HAPPENING projects take cues from Black Mountain College alumni

BY ALLI MARSHALL amarshall@mountainx.com Many of the artistic endeavors represented at {Re}HAPPENING — the more-or-less annual fundraiser for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center — are in the spirit of Black Mountain College’s happenings. The first of those unscripted multimedia performances was staged at the college by composer John Cage in 1952.

But this year’s {Re}HAPPENING, taking place Saturday, March 25, at Camp Rockmont (the location of BMC, which shuttered in 1957), features a number of performances taking cues directly from alumni of the institution. Among those projects, “Canoe” by Thomas Dixon, Asa Jackson, Dathan Kane, ALXMCHL and Mahari Chabwera “is an exploration of the life and five artistic styles of Virginia native and Black Mountain College alumnus Cy Twombly,” according to a listing of the scheduled works. The installation deals with the connection between art and nature, and “links the stories of Native Americans and early settlers of Virginia and North Carolina and their geography and ecosystems to the evolutionary processes of art and the artist.”

CANOE AS VEHICLE Dixon learned about painter, sculptor and photographer Twombly through famed graphic artist Robert Rauschenberg, who was a contemporary and friend of Twombly and a neighbor of Dixon’s family. While a student at the Chouinard Art Institute, Dixon’s instructor was Emerson Woelffer, another BMC faculty member.

Through an exhibition of Woelffer’s work at BMCM + AC, Dixon got to know of the museum and arts center. “I saw the announcement, probably less than a year ago, about the {Re}HAPPENING, and we decided to respond to it,” he says.

The idea for “Canoe” was a way to “commemorate Cy Twombly,” says Jackson who, with Dixon, runs the 670 Gallery in Hampton,

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LINEAGE: “As an experimental movement research group, Anagnorisis could not have existed without the pioneering conceptual work of John Cage, Merce Cunningham and other Black Mountain faculty and alumni,” the Durham-based collective wrote in its {Re} HAPPENING proposal. From left, Porter Witsell, Silvia Sheffield and Zach Aliotta rehearse. Photo by Steven Paul Whitsitt Va. The installation “pulls in the historic aspect of Native Americans in Virginia and how the canoe [was] the first mode of transportation on the waterways,” says Jackson. The project incorporates five canoes that have been donated to the artists. Jackson says that Twombly, as a Virginia country boy, had an affinity for boats.

Though Twombly was passionate about both his home state, its natural environment and its history, his struggles as a gay man eventually led him to move to Italy, where he spent the last decades of his life. Because of that aspect of Twombly’s life, the “Canoe” project, “if it does deal with anything sociological, it’s probably about breaking down barriers rather than helping to keep them,” says Jackson.

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“And he did have a great interest in, going back to the Sioux, how the [Native Americans] were displaced,” says Dixon. “That was a catalyst for putting this together. I walked in the backyard and saw one of my canoes and thought, ‘That’s it.’ And it stuck.”

The boat, for Dixon and Jackson, became an icon.

“Going back into the history of Cy’s work, Tom and I picked out five distinct periods … starting with some of the chalkboard paintings in the ’60s, moving into the scribble-type paintings in the ’70s and then the flowers in the ’90s and 2000s,” says Jackson. “Each canoe will embody a different painting period.” All of the boats will be a collaborative effort of the artists involved with the project — Dixon and Jackson drew associates from the pool of artists

who show at 670 Gallery; the group presenting at the {Re}HAPPENING is known as The Contemporary Arts Network and California’s Chouinard Foundation — as well as allowing for crowd participation.

SHARED TOOLBOX Also part of this year’s {Re} HAPPENING is “The Witness,” performed by Triangle-based collective Anagnorisis. Some of the artists — Sean Rogers, Gabriel Baldasare, Zach Aliotta, Porter Witsell, Silvia Sheffield and Eli Viszk — have worked together in various configurations, but the Camp Rockmont show will be their joint debut.

PADDLE PROJECT: Members of the The Contemporary Arts Network and California’s Chouinard Foundation will paint five canoes in styles representing five periods in the career of Black Mountain College alumnus Cy Twombly. Pictured clockwise from top left are Asa Jackson, Thomas Dixon, Dathan Kane and Mahari Chabwera. Not pictured: ALXMCHL. Photos courtesy of Dixon “The Witness” is a score by late queer composer Pauline Oliveros.

“It’s tied into the work we’ve been doing doing since last summer in terms of slowly building a shared movement history together,” says Sheffield. “We have a shared toolbox we can pull things from.”

But not everyone in Anagnorisis is strictly a movement artist. Aliotta is also a violinist, and Viszk does “bodybased sound-art,” says Sheffield.

“She has stethoscope mics so she can amplify bodily noises.”

These differences in mediums work within the context of Oliveros’ score, which states in its notes that it “may be performed by a soloist, as a duet with an imaginary partner, or as an ensemble for two to a hundred or more performers.” It can be staged as music, movement or drama or any combination thereof. “If performed as movement or theater, then movement or dramatic action is substituted for sound,” the score’s commentary reads.

Instructions for how the artists perform are open-ended but deal with sound and silence, reaction and attention to the self and to others.

“The Witness” is written in three “strategies” — sort of like acts — and “continues until all performers are silent or still.”

“We were interested, as movers, in making [the voice] part of our expression,” Sheffield says. “As a musician, Zach already knew something about Pauline Oliveros as a composer, and I think she brought more into our consciousness.”

Oliveros passed away in November, at the same time that Anagnorisis was starting to work with her compositions. “This particular score stood out to us because it was explicitly something that could be done with sound or movement or theater, where some of her scores were definitely more focused on sound,” Sheffield says. “Reading through it, we were already working on some of the ideas that were in there, moving between solo work and group.”

To Aliotta, “The Witness” is about moving into relationship and then away from it, Sheffield says. “The openness attracted us to it because we could do our own thing within the structure and support of the score.”

SITE-SPECIFIC Anagnorisis is not the only movement-based ensemble represented at the camp Rockmont event. New York-based contemporary company Dance Heginbotham will premiere

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LIVING ART: Robert Rauschenberg designs a unicorn costume, modeled by Ingeborg Lauterstein (who would become a novelist) when both were students at Black Mountain College, circa 1948. Photo courtesy of Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

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a new site-specific work featuring dancer Lindsey Jones and pianist George Shevstov.

Chance Operations, this year and at past {Re}HAPPENINGs, is tasked with the mission of creating art on location around Lake Eden.

But site-specific installations extend beyond the purview of Chance Operations (for 2017, that group includes Gene A. Felice II, Owen Smith, Susan Smith, and students from The University of Maine, Intermedia MFA program and the Coaction Lab for Interdisciplinary collaboration). River Guerguerian’s “Resonating Forest” is an interactive installation where participants can create spontaneous sounds — using gongs, singing bowls, chimes and found objects — that fit into the natural environment.

And Severn Eaton’s “Withdrawl,” at the archery range, takes its cues from Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion Map. Fuller, an architect, taught at BMC in 1948 and ’49. His Dymaxion Map, which “when flattened, minimized the distortion of land and water masses,” according to the Black Mountain College Project, had been patented in ’46. Eaton’s project places darts or arrows into areas on the map where there is current military involvement.

Another BMC alumni-inspired performance at the 2017 {Re} HAPPENING is by Chicago-based Third Coast Percussion, the Ensemblein-Residence at the University of Notre Dame. The group will present works by Cage and fellow BMC teacher and composer Lou Harrison.

The Third Coast Percussion show also includes music from Steve Reich and “more recent works by Glenn Kotche, Augusta Read Thomas, Danny Clay and Peter Martin,” according to a release for the event.

There’s something almost magical about bringing the work of Cage or Twombly — or even Oliveros, who was

not a BMC alumnus but created in the experimental ethos of that institution — back to the shores of Lake Eden.

“We came up with the idea [for ”Canoe“] with [Black Mountain College] in mind,” says Jackson.

“We got attached to the mythology of it all. … Our reference point for the whole idea was the original campus.” The thought of the Twomblyinspired canoes drifting across the lake is a happy one — even though the five crafts are more likely to become gallery pieces than pleasure boats. Still, the connection of art and environment is enticing.

As Sheffield says, when asked about her thoughts on staging “The Witness” in Camp Rockmont’s Eden Hall — where Happenings once happened — “[Space] always is important. Even when you go to theater and you’re not thinking about it, the norms around the space are really informing around how the audience participates and the dancers act.” She adds, “I think every performance is a sitespecific performance.” X

WHAT {Re}HAPPENING rehappening.com WHERE Camp Rockmont 375 Lake Eden Road Black Mountain WHEN Saturday, March 25, 3-10 p.m. $20 advance/$25 general/$15 youth/ free for children younger than 10. $10 parking pass/$5 round-trip shuttle from downtown Asheville

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by Thomas Calder

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MAZEL TOV UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies celebrates 35 years

LEADING THE WAY: For 25 years, Richard Chess has been the director of UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies. The center serves both the university and the community, offering programming on and off campus. Photo by Thomas Calder A year ago, Marty Gillen was approached by members of the steering committee at UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies. He was asked about making a short film documenting the center’s 35-year history.

When Gillen agreed (offering to produce the documentary for free in exchange for creative freedom), he was given a file highlighting the various programs, seminars, lectures, performances, readings and film festivals that the center organized. “It was 11 pages,” he says. “It was unbelievable how much had been produced for the faculty and the students and the community over all these years.”

Gillen’s film, The First 35 Years, will debut Thursday, March 23, at UNCA’s Reuter Center. The documentary launches a multiday series celebrating the CJS’s 35th anniversary. The fes-

tivities also include literary readings, discussions and musical performances both on and off UNC Asheville’s campus, through Sunday, March 26.

To capture the CJS’ history, Gillen conducted 30 interviews with former university chancellors and professors, as well as members of the steering committee, the president and co-president of the UNCA Hillel and other people impacted by the center. It amounted to roughly 26 hours of footage, all of which, Gillen notes, had to be trimmed down to 20 minutes. “I don’t go year by year,” he says. “No one wants to see that. They want to see how people feel and react to what has been done.”

One of the names that comes up often in the film is Richard Chess, director of the CJS. For the past 25 years, Chess has helped develop

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He’s also a poet and chairs the university’s English department. “Rick brought in these amazing writers and speakers and poets from all over the world,” says Gillen. “People who would never have come to Asheville for any other reason.”

Chess’ lecture, “On the Border: Defining, Defending, Protecting, Crossing, Erasing, Transcending,” takes place Thursday, March 23.

He’ll share a series of poems from acclaimed writers Yehuda Amichai, Rodger Kamenetz, Jacqueline Osherrow, Shirley Kaufman, Peter Cole and Robin Becker, all of whom the CJS has hosted. “What I want to do is look at the role borders — both literal and figurative — have played in some Jewish lives,” Chess says. “We’ll look not just at political borders, but linguistic, religious and cultural borders. And I’ll be teasing all of these observations out of these poems I’ve selected.”

The works, Chess continues, range from the funny to the moving to the sad. And while they focus on the Jewish experience, Chess says they speak to the universal. “They cross the border of the culture itself,” he says.

“You don’t need to be a Torah scholar. … You don’t need to know a lot about Jewish history to be moved by one of these poems.”

Events continue Friday, March 24, at the Reuter Center, at 3 p.m. The Passion, the Beauty, the Heartbreak: Israel through Poetry and Music, a free event, will be led by Danny Maseng, a former Israeli pop starturned-acclaimed-musician and actor.

“He has an unbelievable voice,” says Chess. “And an incredible repertoire. … He’s going to show how, by listening to these poems and songs, and paying attention to both the lyrics and the music, you can gain some deep insights into the inner experience of Jewish life in modern Israel.”

Maseng will conclude the celebration with a second performance on Sunday, March 26, at Isis Music Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. The concert, notes Chess, will be an eclectic mix of Jewish and world traditions.

Chess points out that the festivities won’t directly address the present-day conflicts facing Israel and the Palestinian territories, or the rise of anti-Semitism in the U.S., but he hopes the poems he’s selected for his talk will call to mind

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these current issues, as well as offer possible solutions.

“Instead of building a wall — literal or figurative — let’s cross the street,” he says. “I know some places are dangerous to cross. … But a lot of places that we think are dangerous are not dangerous. … If anything, it might be the solution to one of the problems facing Jewish life.”

Chess notes that a similar approach is applicable to current social and political matters confronting the U.S. He views the struggles abroad as “a microcosm of the same kind of tensions that exist in American life.” X

WHAT UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies 35th anniversary celebration WHERE Reuter Center 1 Campus View Road and Isis Music Hall 743 Haywood Road WHEN Thursday-Sunday, March 23-26.

Schedule at avl.mx/3hc

All things connected As part of the Center for Jewish Studies’ 35th anniversary, Richard Chess will read from his latest book of poetry, Love Nailed to the Doorpost.

Published by University of Tampa Press, the collection comes out Thursday, March 23.

Chess notes the work’s inclusion of prose poetry marks a major shift in his writing style. “I found so much pleasure and discovered new ways to move around in language,” he says.

Nevertheless, Chess believes those familiar with his work will still recognize his subject matter. “People who peg me as a Jewish writer — they’re still going to find that most of these poems are connected to Jewish life in one way or another,” he says. “But I hope, especially in the prose, that [the work] will speak way beyond just the particulars of the Jewish experience.”

The book, arranged into four sections, travels back and forth between locations and time. In the collection’s opening poem, “The Other Face of Adam,” readers experience Adam’s first encounter with Eve and the fear that it elicits. Her arrival marks the end of Adam’s unique position in the Garden of Eden. No longer the sole human inhabitant, mortality seeps into his consciousness.

“I Lied” places readers inside a modern American restaurant, where the unnamed narrator examines his relationship with deception. At times, he considers the act “part heritage, part invention.” In other instances, the lie morphs from an adventure to a gift to an act that binds generation to generation.

Divided by oceans and centuries, these initial two poems are linked by association: Readers are aware that Eve will tell the first lie, while the unnamed

narrator continues the tradition. This associative thread weaves in and out of Chess’ collection, creating cohesion, as he delves into issues of love, loss, identity and obsession.

“I feel like there’s a greater sense of unity in this book than in my previous books,” Chess says. “I feel more confident about this work. I feel more confident about the book as a whole.”

WHAT A reading from Richard Chess’ Love Nailed to the Doorpost WHERE Reuter Center, 1 Campus View Road, avl.mx/3hc WHEN Thursday, March 23, 7 p.m. Free

TIME AND SPACE: In Chess’ latest collection, readers will travel back and forth in time, from the Garden of Eden to the present day. Photo courtesy of University of Tampa Press

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by Bill Kopp

bill@musoscribe.com

CLASSICAL BEATS The practice of combining disparate musical genres has been around for many years: A hybrid of rock and jazz, fusion developed in the late 1960s. But the idea of combining classical music and hip-hop remained largely unexplored until a pair of Florida musicians formed Black Violin in the mid1990s. Black Violin brings its unique sound to the Diana Wortham Theatre on Saturday, March 25.

Violinists Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste and Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester met each other in their South Florida high school, where both performed in the orchestra. Baptiste told a story during an interview with MPEG 4 about how he wanted to play saxophone and was enrolled in the wrong class, but the connection to the violin was instant and eventually led to a full college scholarship.

Sylvester’s back story is a bit more straightforward: “My mom made me start playing the violin when I was in the fifth grade,” he says. “She felt that I had idle hands, that I would find my way into trouble.” He excelled and was soon accepted into a performing arts middle school.

“From sixth grade until I graduated high school, every day, second period, I had orchestra class. For seven years!”

When the two musicians became friends, though their focus was on classical music, hip-hop was what they listened to outside of school. In fact, Sylvester credits the germ of the Black Violin concept to his Sony Ericsson cellphone. Programmable ringtones had just been developed.

“There was this popular song on the radio,” Sylvester says. “Busta Rhymes’ ‘Gimme Some More’ had this eerie violin line in it. So I learned that line, and programmed it into my phone.”

What he forgot to do was turn off his ringer when he went to orchestra class. He says that when his phone rang, his classmates were all asking, “How did you get Busta Rhymes on your phone?” Before he could explain, his cellphone was confiscated by the teacher.

But Sylvester got the phone back at the end of class, and he gathered with some of his classmates. “I showed the first violinist the notes, and the violas came up with the middle line. The cello took the bass line,

Black Violin brings a musical hybrid to the Diana Wortham Theatre

WHAT Black Violin WHERE Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square dwtheatre.com WHEN Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m. $30 adult/$25 student/$20 child

IT TAKES TWO: Whenever rappers would listen to the beats Black Violin’s musicians had developed, the duo would go into an adjacent room, pick up their classical instruments, and play along. “They were like, ‘I’ve never heard anything like that!’” says Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester, left. “And we thought, ‘maybe we should do this more.’” Photo courtesy of the musicians and all of a sudden the whole orchestra was playing ‘Gimme Some More,’ just out of nowhere!”

Sylvester didn’t act on that inspiration until shortly before his graduation from Florida International University, where he had been studying music on a full scholarship. “Wil studied at Florida State University,” Sylvester says, “and we got together, deciding we would try to be big hip-hop producers. We wanted to be like Pharrell, like Timbaland; they were our heroes. So we made beats in the studio.”

But they used their classical training to give themselves an upper hand, he says.

Whenever rappers would listen to the beats Wil B and Kev had developed, Sylvester says the duo would go into an adjacent room, pick up their classical instruments and play along. “You could see it on their faces,” Sylvester recalls.

“They were like, ‘I’ve never heard anything like that!’ And we thought, ‘Maybe we should do this more.’”

Sylvester says that building on the hybrid form has been effortless. “I tell kids all the time,” he says, “the hard part isn’t that we put the classical and the hiphop together. The hard part was noticing that people thought it was something interesting and different.”

It certainly was different, so much so, in fact, that gigs in Miami weren’t easy to come by. “We would go to clubs, and

our manager would go inside and talk to the club owner or the manager. He’d say, ‘Hey man, I’ve got these two black guys; they play violins with hip-hop. It’s cool.

You should see it.’ And they would laugh us out the door!”

But the duo would not be deterred.

They’d back their manager’s Ford Expedition up close to the club, open the trunk and crank up “whatever was on the radio,” Sylvester says. “We’d turn it on full blast, and we’d play along right there on the sidewalk.” They’d quickly draw a crowd. “Then a club manager would come out and say, ‘Wait a minute, is this what you’re talking about? Come in tonight, and we’ll see what’s up.’”

Black Violin’s exciting combination of classical music (and originals in that style) mixed with hip-hop beats proved a huge success. The duo released Stereotypes, its third album (and first on a major label, Universal Music Classics) in 2015. Black Violin tours around the world, and in most cities Wil B and Kev schedule additional daytime performances for students.

“Our goal for our kids’ show is the same as the adult shows,” Sylvester says.

“It’s to entertain, educate and inspire, simultaneously. You’re teaching them something, but they don’t even know that they’re learning.” X MOUNTAINX.COM

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by Edwin Arnaudin

edwinarnaudin@gmail.com

SEASON’S GREETINGS NE-HI plays summery, winter-made rock at The Mothlight

SONIC REFRESHMENT: Recorded last winter and released a year later, NE-HI’s new album Offers is packed with warm weather music. That seasonal dichotomy also reflects how the band’s Chicago neighbors respond to the first signs of spring after months of bitter cold. “The first chance they get, people kind of go a little crazy,” says guitarist/vocalist Jason Balla, second from left.

Photo by Bryan Allen Lamb The fellows in Chicago rock quartet NE-HI look forward to every show they play, but their August 2015 gig at The Mothlight held particular significance for guitarist/vocalist Jason Balla. Back when the venue’s co-owner Jon Hency lived in the Illinois metropolis, the two became friends but lost touch when Hency moved south. The bit of news Balla heard about Hency was that he was running an appealing live music spot in Asheville. An invitation for NE-HI to perform on its first big tour soon followed, but the day before the gig, the band’s van died and forced the cancellation of the foursome’s Asheville debut.

“It was the first time we’d dealt with a broken van, and needless to say, we were pretty overwhelmed,” says Balla.

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vocals), James Weir (bass) and Alex Otake (drums) give The Mothlight a second shot at a first appearance on Thursday, March 23.

“I guess we’ll have to play doublegood to make up for it,” Balla says.

NE-HI is excited to share songs from its second album, Offers, whose energy and upbeat, summery sound run counter to its winter 2016 conception. While the current season has included the first snowless January and February in Chicago’s history — “Clear proof that global warming is a thing,” Balla says — the new NE-HI tunes capture the community’s shared passion for bursting through the city’s typically brutal cold.

“Winter is our season — at least it’s very formative to the charm of living in this place because it can be pretty oppressive,” Balla says. “A lot of people hunker down and … everyone kind of gets into this funk. I think why I love living here is once you get that

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first warm day, even if it’s 40 degrees or something, it’ll feel like it’s 70, and people are in shorts and finding any excuse to be outside or scouring a restaurant for a patio. The city really comes alive because people are kind of beaten in by the environment until they can’t take it anymore, and then the first chance they get, people kind of go a little crazy.”

No song on Offers conveys this spirit better than closing number “Stay Young,” which almost didn’t make it on the album. The musicians laid it down with nine other tracks in Chicago’s Minbal studio, then listened back — and didn’t like what they heard. “We were like, ‘Oh, my gosh. These are kind of just mediocre songs,’” Balla says. “But it was the needed perspective of being able to hear them outside of you playing them in the moment.”

Two months later, NE-HI returned to the studio to rerecord much of the album. In regard to “Stay Young,” the

intention was to maintain the spirit of the song but completely redo it.

The only element that remained the same was Balla’s noodly, riffy guitar melody. “Everything else, we just restructured the vibe,” he says. “The spirit of it kind of came alive and then became that song — which is really cool because I’ve really always loved it and I was so frustrated to see it potentially on its way to the trashcan. You’re like, ‘Agh! I just really want to make this work.’”

Balla is quick to point out that the first sessions weren’t a complete wash. “Drag” and “Don’t Wanna Know You” came from those initial recordings, as did the title track. Its spontaneous creation via jamming was the breaking point for NE-HI in terms of overcoming what he calls “the difficulties that we were having at the time and the stress that we’d been putting on ourselves,” which may or may not have been colored by concern for the so-called “sophomore slump.”

“It’s one of those things that almost seems like an old wives’ tale or something like that. You’re not even sure it’s a real thing, but you’ve heard about it, so for some reason, you think about it every once in a while,” Balla says. “Sometimes, I would be worried about it. I guess I can understand where it comes from because you’ve done your first thing, and that was you figuring out what band you actually are and how you sound as a group of individuals coming together to make music. So when you have your second one, you don’t necessarily want to do the same thing, but you also want it to be you. How do you find that space?”

He answers his own question: “It’s a lot of self-discovery, but more than anything it’s actually staying true to the initial spark of why the four of us were making music together in the first place.” X

WHO NE-HI with Shaken Nature and The Power WHERE The Mothlight 701 Haywood Road themothlight.com WHEN Thursday, March 23, 9:30 p.m. $5

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by Emily Glaser | Send your arts news to ae@mountainx.com

Catie Curtis Veteran folk singer-songwriter Catie Curtis released her 14th album, While We’re Here, last month. The new record features Curtis’ trademark clear delivery of soul-searching lyrics paired with simple acoustic accompaniments. While We’re Here explores questions of change, privilege and love through its crystalline lines and harmony-laden choruses. The album’s release tour is a special one for Curtis, as she recently announced it will be her last. Isis Music Hall hosts the performance in Asheville.

“I feel fortunate that, as a touring musician, I get to enjoy it every couple years when I come to play,” Curtis says of Asheville and Isis. Local singer Jenna Lindbo will provide the harmonies for Curtis’ seated show at Isis Music Hall on Thursday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m. $15/$18. isisasheville.com.

Photo by Paul Janovitz

Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase Funny Business at The Grey Eagle regularly hosts famed comics from across the country, but one of its most popular shows features Asheville’s own talent. After a sellout performance last year, the annual Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase returns with two shows and 10 local comics: Minori Hinds, pictured, Grayson Morris, Cary Goff, Macon Clark, Ben Atkins, Hillary Begley, Ryan Cox, James Harrod and Tom Peters, plus host Tom Scheve. “Asheville has an amazing comedy scene for a city of its size,” says Morris. “Many of us have been doing comedy for six years now, since Asheville’s first mic, Tomato Tuesdays, and we’ve gotten quite good.” This year’s showcase takes place at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, March 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $10. thegreyeagle.com. Photo courtesy of Minori Hands

The Three Davids

The Mandingo Ambassadors

Asheville has so many talented musicians, sometimes they have to triple up — like The Three Davids. The group’s musicians, all of whom are local residents, are each nationally recognized, award-winning artists in their own right. David Holt is a four-time Grammy winner, David Wilcox is a prolific singer-songwriter with 18 albums to his name, and David LaMotte is a peace activist and has performed more than 3,000 shows. Together, they form a folk and bluegrass trio. The Three Davids will reunite for a special performance dubbed “The Best Songs You’ve Never Heard.” “It has been so much fun getting ready for this show, sharing some of our favorite obscure songs with each other, and sometimes jumping in to play them together,” says LaMotte of the performance, which takes place at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. $35/$25 students and children. dwtheatre.com. Photo by Lynne Harty

Mamady Kouyate was born into a Griot lineage (the equivalent of musical royalty) in West African Guinea. He was imprisoned four times for sounding off against the mistreatment of musicians before he escaped to New York City, where he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors. The group carries forth the sound of Guinean Afro-jazz unfettered by the oppression of the Guinean government. UNC Asheville welcomes the Mandingo Ambassadors to its campus.

Kouyate will give a master class on Guinean guitar and Fulani flute on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Lipinsky room 018. Another master class on the history of Guinean music will take place Wednesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the Humanities Lecture Hall. The visit culminates with a performance in Lipinsky Auditorium on Thursday, March 30, at 7 p.m. $15 general admission/$10 OLLI members and UNCA alumni/free for UNCA students. events.unca.edu. Photo by Magali Regis

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AUDITIONS & CALL TO ARTISTS ART COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY 693-8504, acofhc.org • Through (5/1) - Artist applications accepted for the 58th annual Art on Main fine art and fine craft festival in downtown Hendersonville. Visit website for full guidelines.

ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 1 Page Ave., 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through MO (5/15) - Applications accepted for the 2017 Professional Development Grant for Artists.

Contact for full guidelines.

• Through (4/15) - Proposals accepted for solo and group exhibitions at AAAC's galleries. Contact for full guidelines.

TWO NIGHTS IN VIENNA: The nonprofit chamber music organization, AmiciMusic, will present an evening of famous operatic scenes and arias from three Viennese composers — Mozart, Lehar and Strauss — on Friday, March 24 and Sunday, March 26. The shows feature soprano Amanda Horton, baritone Jonathon Ross and Daniel Weiser on piano.

The Friday night show takes place in the historic Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday show, which is a fundraiser for the Saluda Historic Depot, takes place at 4 p.m. at the Old Orchard Inn in Saluda. For more information about the shows or to purchase tickets visit amicimusic.org. Photo of Amanda Horton and Jonathon Ross courtesy of AmiciMusic (p. 78) ART 362 DEPOT GALLERY 362 Depot St., Asheville, 2341616 • TH (3/30), 10am-1pm - "Artists' Breakfast," informal monthly gathering of artists, writers, musicians and art patrons. Coffee is provided. Bring snacks to share. Free.

ART AT WCU 227-2787, bardoartscenter.wcu. edu • WE (3/22), 4-5:30pm "Wandering into Cultural Diplomacy, Why Art Matters," panel discussion in relation to the Soft Diplomacy exhibition.

Free. Held in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center, room 130 • TH (3/23), 3:30-4:45pm "Building Bridges Creating Dialogues," presentaiton by

by Sarah Tanguy, curator U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies Program. Free. Held in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center, room 130 HORSE + HERO 14 Patton Ave., 505-2133 • FR (3/24), 6pm - Artist Tara McPherson presents her paintings.

Free to attend.

SWANNANOA VALLEY FINE ARTS LEAGUE 669-0351, svfalarts.org • MO (3/27), 1-5pm - "An introduction to Marbling on Paper,"

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workshop. Registration: ginnymoreland@gmail.com. $40/$35 members/$10 materials fee. Held at Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St., Black Mountain THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN 67 Broadway, 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org • WE (3/22), 7-8:30pm Community conversation with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and national nonprofit, Artspace, to develop affordable housing solutions for artists in Asheville. Free.

TRYON ARTS AND CRAFTS SCHOOL 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, 859-8323 • SA (3/25), 10am-1pm "Suncatchers for House or Garden," workshop. $40.

• SA (3/25), 1-3pm - "Fused Glass Garden Stakes," workshop. $40.

• WE (3/29), 6-9pm - "Build A Birdhouse," workshop. $40. {RE}HAPPENING rehappening.com • SA (3/25), 3-10pm - Art event based upon the original Black Mountain College "Happening."

Featuring installations, new media, music, food trucks and performance projects. $25/$15 youth/ Free for children under 10/$5 parking. Held at Camp Rockmont, 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain

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ART/CRAFT FAIRS CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT THE EAST WEST SPRING POP UP SHOP (PD.) Learn the drills and the skills to create modern brush calligraphy using a brush marker with Catherine Langsdorf of Long Village Studio - a professional calligrapher for over 20 years. Choose between two sessions March 23, 6-8pm or March 26, 3-5pm. Cost: $85 includes all materials. Register at eastwestpopupshop. com.

EAST WEST SPRING POP UP SHOP (PD.) March 23-25, 10am-8pm and March 26, 1-6pm Free entry featuring over 75 local and indie artists, makers, and vintage collectors. VIP OPENING PARTY, March 22, 6-9pm $5 entry preview night with live music, complimentary drinks and bites, tarot readings, a flower bar, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet the makers. Be one of the first 50 attendees and receive a swag bag full of goodies. eastwestpopupshop.com • 278 Haywood Rd. CATAWBA VALLEY POTTERY AND ANTIQUES FESTIVAL catawbavalleypotteryfestival.org • FR (3/24) & SA (3/25), 9am-5pm - Arts, crafts and antique festival featuring over 110 vendors, lectures and live music. $6/$2 children. Held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center

LEAF INTERNATIONAL theleaf.org/ • Through SU (4/2) - Applications accepted for the LEAF New Song Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Competition. See website for full guidelines. Free.

MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • SA (3/25), noon-4pm, MO (2/27) & TU (2/28), 6-9pm - Open auditions for 2017 summer season actors. Contact for full guidelines. Held at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

MUSIC AMICIMUSIC 802-369-0856, amicimusic.org • FR (3/24), 7:30pm - "A Night in Vienna," opera favorities featuring works by Mozart, Lehár and Strauss. $20/$15 church members. Held at All Soul’s Cathedral, 9 Swan St. • SU (3/26), 4pm - Proceeds from "A Night in Vienna: Opera Favorites from Mozart, Lehár & Strauss," concert featuring singers Amanda Horton, Jonathon Ross and pianist Daniel Weiser benefit the Saluda Historic Depot. $50. Held at the Orchard Inn, 100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, 694-1885 • TU (3/28), 7:30pm - Blue Ridge Community College Concert series: Andrew Parr piano concert. $10.

DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE 2 S. Pack Square, 257-4530, dwtheatre.com • SA (3/25), 8pm - Black Violin, music that melds highbrow and pop culture. $35/$30 student/$25 children.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville, 6930731, flatrockplayhouse.org

• THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (3/30) until (4/9) - "The Music of Simon & Garfunkel." Thurs.: 7:30pm.

Fri. & Sat.: 8pm. Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. $30.

ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 693-9783 • SU (3/26), 4pm - Christopher Hutton, solo cello concert. Free.

HENDERSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 905 S. Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, 692-6424, myhcdp.com • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 7pm "Strings and Things," folk pop music jam. Free.

THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION 692-8062, saveculture.org • TH (3/30), 7pm - "Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland/Ulster to Appalachia," traditional Appalachian music concert

by Douglas & Darcy Orr. $10. Held at Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College Hendersonville

HENDERSONVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 808-2314, hendersonvillechambermusic.org • SU (3/26), 3pm - The Zodiac Trio, clarinet, violin and piano. $25. Held at First Congregational UCC of Hendersonville, 1735 5th Ave. W., Hendersonville HENDERSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 697-5884, hendersonvillesymphony.org • SA (3/25), 7:30pm - Concert with guest pianist Jorge Federico Osorio. Featuring the Beethoven Piano Concerto. $40. Held in the Conference Hall Held at Blue Ridge Community College, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock JUBILEE COMMUNITY CHURCH 46 Wall St., 252-5335, jubileecommunity.org • SU (3/26), 7pm - "Concert for Peace & Justice," with Cecilia St. King, Jay Whitham and poetry by Majo Madden. $12/$10 advance.

MUSIC AT UNCA 251-6432, unca.edu • SA (3/25), noon-11pm - "Echofest 2017," live music event with 35 bands performing. Free. Held on four stages on the UNC Asheville quad, Lipinsky Hall, and The Glasshouse at Ramsey Library • TU (3/28), 7pm - The Mandingo Ambassadors master class in Guinean guitar and Fulani flute. Registration: cesap.unca.edu. Free.

• WE (3/29), 7pm - "Authenticité: Traditional Melodies, Historical Forces, Modern Sounds," master class with The Mandingo Ambassadors.

Registration: cesap.unca.edu. Free.

Held in the Humanities Lecture Hall • SU (3/30), 7pm - The Mandingo Ambassadors, afro-jazz concert. $15/ Free for students. Held in Lipinsky Auditorium MUSIC AT WCU 227-2479, bardoartscenter.wcu.edu • TH (3/23), 5-6pm - Evening at the Museum Series: Discussion of the classic ballad, "Barbara Allen."

Free. Held in the Mountain Heritage Center in Hunter Library • SU (3/26), 3pm - "Viva La Musica!"

Concert featuring three UNC Asheville choirs . Free. Held in Lipinsky Auditorium

THEATER CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM 401 South College St. Morganton, 433-SHOW, commaonline.org • TH (3/23), 7:30pm - Nelson Illusions, magic show. $15-$20.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville, 6930731, flatrockplayhouse.org • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (3/24) until (4/2) - Willy Wonka Jr. Thurs. & Fri.: 7pm. Sat.: 1pm. Sun.: 2pm. $12.50-$25.

HENDERSONVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 229 S. Washington St., Hendersonville, 692-1082, hendersonvillelittletheater.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (3/26) - Copenhagen. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm. $16.

MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (3/26) - The Merchant of Venice. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2:30pm. Free.

Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. NC STAGE COMPANY 15 Stage Lane, 239-0263 • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS until (4/2) - Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, comedy. Wed.-Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm. $18-$40.

THE AUTUMN PLAYERS 6861380, www,ashevilletheatre.org, caroldec25@gmail.com • FRIDAY through SATURDAY (3/24) until (3/25), 2:30pm - Readers Theatre Showcase: Outlander. $6. Held at 35below, 35 E. Walnut St. • SU (3/26), 2:30pm - Readers Theatre Showcase: Outlander. $6. Held in the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville Held at 35below, 35 E. Walnut St. THE MAGNETIC THEATRE 375 Depot St., 279-4155 • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (3/25), 7:30pm - Terry Tempest: The Final Interview. $24/$21 advance.

THEATER AT UNCA 251-6610, drama.unca.edu • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (3/30) through (4/15) - TheatreUNCA and Asheville Community Theatre present, Peter and the Starcatcher. $22. Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm.

Held in Carol Belk Theatre

GALLERY DIRECTORY ART AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY mhu.edu • Through (7/28) - The Fight for Bluff: A Community's Effort to Preserve Its Mountain, student history exhibition. Held in the Ramsey Center.

• WE (3/22) through FR (4/21) - “Context, Pretext, Subtext: Words in Art, Art in Words,” exhibition co-curated by Kenn Kotara and Eric Steineger.

Held in Weizenblatt Gallery ART AT UNCA art.unca.edu • Through FR (4/7) - Depiction of Material, sculpture by Aaron Gibbons. Held in Owen Hall second floor gallery • Through TU (3/28) - 50th Anniversary Juried Student Exhibition, curated by Dan Millspaugh. Held in Owen Hall's Tucker Cooke Gallery • Through TU (3/28) Perseverance, works by Irene “Jenny” Pickens. Reception: Tuesday, March 28, 5:307:30pm. Held in the Highsmith Union Intercultural Center ART AT WCU 227-2787, bardoartscenter.wcu.edu • Through FR (5/5) - Infinitely Yours, exhibtion by Miwa Matrayek. Held in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center • Through FR (3/31) – MFA Thesis Show: Jordan Krutsch.

Reception: Thursday, March 23, 5-7pm. Held in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center.

• Through SA (4/8) - When All God's Children Get Together, exhibition. Held in the Mountain Heritage Center at Hunter Library ART IN THE AIRPORT 61 Terminal Drive Fletcher • Through FR (6/30) - Flourish, group exhibition.

ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY 693-8504, acofhc.org • Through FR (3/24) - Artists of Tomorrow, exhibition featuring the art of secondary students. Held at First Citizens Bank, 539 N. Main St., Hendersonville ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 1 Page Ave., 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through FR (3/31) - Mountain Drawings, exhibition of work

by Brad Qualls.

• Through FR (3/31) -

TEXTILES: Traditional to modern, hand dyed to hand woven, exhibition.

ASHEVILLE BOOKWORKS 428 1/2 Haywood Road, 255-8444, ashevillebookworks.com • Through WE (5/31) BookOpolis2017 - Dream A Book, exhibition.

ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART 82 Patton Ave., 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com • Through FR (3/31) ARTventure, group exhibition featuring the work of Sandi Anton and Anne McLaughlin.

BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 W. State St., Black Mountain, 669-0930, blackmountainarts.org • Through FR (3/31) Emerging Artists, group exhibition.

BLUE SPIRAL 1 38 Biltmore Ave., 251-0202, bluespiral1.com • Through FR (4/28) Exhibition featuring works

by Alex Gabriel Bernstein, Carrie McGee, Donald Penny, David Skinner, Scott Upton and Nicholas Joerling.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • Through FR (3/31) Exhibition of the art of Peter Olevnik. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road FLOOD GALLERY FINE ART CENTER 2160 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, 273-3332, floodgallery.org/ • Through (5/13) - Exhibition of new and old work by painter, Margaret Curtis.

HAEN GALLERY ASHEVILLE 52 Biltmore Ave., 254-8577, thehaengallery.com • Through FR (3/31) Wintertide, group exhibition.

HARVEST RECORDS 415-B Haywood Road, 258-2999 • Through FR (3/31) Exhibition of paintings by Todd Wesley Emmert.

JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 310 Keener St., Sylva, 586-2016, fontanalib.org/sylva/ • Through FR (3/31) -

Exhibition of the photography of Chris Aluka Berry sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council.

MOUNTAIN GATEWAY MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER 102 Water St., Old Fort, mountaingatewaymuseum.org/ • MO (3/27) through WE (5/17) - Traveling exhibition commemorating the centennial of the U.S. entry into World War I. ODYSSEY COOPERATIVE ART GALLERY 238 Clingman Ave., 285-9700, facebook.com/ odysseycoopgallery • Through FR (3/31) - Ceramic art of Dyann Myers and Libba Tracy.

PUSH SKATE SHOP & GALLERY 25 Patton Ave., 225-5509, pushtoyproject.com • FR (3/17) through MO (5/1) - Slackers, group art show featuring LEVY, GREU & KFEZ. SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY 117 Cherry St., Black Mountain, 669-5107, sevensistersgallery.com • Through SU (4/9) - Exhibition of paintings by Colleen Webster.

THE GALLERY AT FLAT ROCK 702-A Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 698-7000, galleryflatrock.com/ • Through SU (4/9) - Down Where the Soul Is, exhibition of Tim Jones’ wildlife photographs.

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, 884-2787, tcarts.org • Through FR (3/31) Photography exhibition with the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club.

TRANSYLVANIA HERITAGE MUSEUM 189 W Main St., Brevard, 884-2347, transylvaniaheritage.org • Through SA (5/13) - Wars of the 20th Century, exhibition.

WINDOW GALLERY 54 Broadway, windowcontemporary.org • Through TH (5/25) - The Archive of Scarcity, Leah Sandler.

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AMERICANA PUNK: Sarah Shook & the Disarmers are bringing their old-school outlaw country Americana with punk tendencies to Isis Music Hall on Saturday, March 25, at 9 p.m. Shook, a North Carolina gal whose earthy voice is known for riding a line between vulnerable and menacing, has been covered by the likes of No Depression, Independent Weekly and Rolling Stone, which included the band on its July 2016 list of “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” Photo courtesy of Bloodshot Records WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 185 KING STREET Vinyl Night, 6:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Les Amis (African folk), 8:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE An Evening w/ Leyla McCalla (creole), 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Brad Hodge & friends (singer-songwriter), 7:00PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Lenny Pettinelli & Friends, 7:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Open mic w/ Mark Bumgarner, 7:00PM BONFIRE BARBECUE Trivia Funtime w/ Kelsey, 8:00PM BROADWAY'S Broadway HumpDay Variety w/ DJ NexMillen, 9:00PM

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CROW & QUILL Sparrow and her Wingmen (swing jazz, swing dance), 9:00PM

ODDITORIUM Spill, Aficionado, RGH & The Cannonball Jars (punk, indie), 9:00PM

DOUBLE CROWN Classic Country Vinyl w/ DJ David Wayne Gay, 10:00PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Evil Note Lab, 9:30PM

FUNKATORIUM John Hartford Jam w/ the Saylor Brothers (bluegrass), 6:30PM GOOD STUFF Jim Hampton & friends perform "Eclectic Country" (jam), 7:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN 79.5 (R&B, soul), 8:00PM Blackalicious w/ FTO & King Garbage, 9:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul, funk), 5:30PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL An evening w/ Matt Hires & Kyle Cox, 7:00PM The High Divers & Amigo, 8:30PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Old-time session, 5:00PM

ONE WORLD BREWING Gracie Lane, 8:00PM ORANGE PEEL Local Natives w/ Little Scream, 9:00PM ROOT BAR NO. 1 Lucky James (roots, soul), 7:00PM SALVAGE STATION R&B Wednesday Jam Night w/ Ryan "RnB" Barber & friends, 9:00PM SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Acoustic Hempfest w/ Jordan Okrend, Matt Ryans & Taylon Breeden, 6:00PM THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Alina Quu w/ The Gypsy Swingers & Quutopia, 7:30PM THE MOTHLIGHT Chicano Batman w/ 79.5 & SadGirl, 9:00PM

BURGER BAR Double Trouble Karaoke w/ Dee & Joe, 9:00PM

LAZY DIAMOND Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM

THE SOCIAL LOUNGE DJ Phantom Pantone (international soul, R&B), 8:00PM

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Open mic jam w/ Riyen Roots & friends, 7:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Ben Hovey (dub, jazz), 6:30PM

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels, 7:30PM

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TOWN PUMP Open Mic w/ Billy Presnell, 9:00PM

Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons (psychedelic rock n' roll), 9:00PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Blues & Soul Jam (blues, soul), 9:00PM

LAZY DIAMOND Heavy Night w/ DJ Butch, 10:00PM The Krektones (instro-surf), 10:00PM

TWIN LEAF BREWERY Open Mic Night, 6:00PM UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Wide Screen Wednesdays, 7:00PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN UNCA Jazz Alumni, 7:30PM WILD WING CAFE Jason Wyatt (acoustic), 8:00PM WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Jason Whittaker (acoustic), 6:30PM

SALVAGE STATION Little Stranger, 9:00PM

Bella's Bartok (folk, punk), 10:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING Chamomile & Whisley, 8:00PM

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Carrie Morrison, 7:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Hank Bones ("The man of 1,000 songs"), 6:30PM

PULP Jeff Santiago & Los Gatos w/ The Great American, 8:00PM

NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/AMPHITHEATER Space Jesus w/ Shlump (electronic, hip hop), 9:00PM

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Dennis "Chalwa" Berndt (reggae, roots folk), 6:30PM

THE JOINT NEXT DOOR Tricky Trivia w/ Sue, 8:00PM

ODDITORIUM Book of Wyrms w/ Dissent, Low Earth & Covenator (metal), 9:00PM

PURPLE ONION CAFE Michael Reno Harrell (folk), 7:30PM

THE MOTHLIGHT Ne-Hi w/ Shaken Nature & The Power, 9:30PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Mitch's Totally Rad Trivia, 6:30PM

ROOT BAR NO. 1 Jukebox Poetry (acoustic folk), 7:00PM

TOWN PUMP Modern Strangers (mountain jangle-pop), 9:00PM

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY Chris Titchner, 7:00PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Pleasure Chest (blues, rock, soul), 8:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE A Tribute To: Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash & Lucinda Williams, 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Will Ray & The Space Cooties, 7:00PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA Alien Music Club (jazz), 9:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Patrick Fitzsimons, 7:00PM BONFIRE BARBECUE Social Function, 8:30PM

Comedy • Swing • Salsa • Open Mic

BURGER BAR Burger Bar Boogaloo, 9:00PM

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CROW & QUILL Carolina Catskins (rowdy ragtime jazz), 9:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Band of Drifters (folk), 9:00PM FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Gavin Conner (country, alternative), 6:00PM

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GOOD STUFF Eboo's Jam, 6:30PM

Brew Talk • Friday, 3/24 6pm

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN An evening w/ Loudon Wainwright III, 8:00PM

Tim Gormley of Burial Beer Co. discusses homebrewing with herbs, spices, flowers, and botanicals.

Free tasting of a gruit stout- Gruits are beers without hops.

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY East Side Social Ride, 6:00PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL An evening w/ Tough Old Bird, 7:00PM Catie Curtis CD release, 8:30PM

John Hartford Happy Hour • Tuesday, 3/28 6pm Free show feat. members of Steep Canyon Rangers, Stank Grass, and Town Mountain

JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Bluegrass Open Jam Session, 7:00PM

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10PM BELLA’S BARTOK (Folk/Punk)3.23 Ca$h Donations ONE STOP

The Collection

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CD Release w/ Aquaducks

THE FRITZ w/ Special Guests LITZ

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TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Jesse Barry & The Jam (live music, dance), 9:00PM WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL WXYZ Unplugged w/ Steve Weams, 8:00PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 185 KING STREET Josh Singleton and The King Zeros, 8:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR The Rahm Trio (funk, soul), 9:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE An Evening w/ Acoustic Syndicate, 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Joe McMurrian (acoustic deep roots, blues), 7:30PM ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL The Collection w/ Alexa Rose & WHYM (orchestral folk rock), 9:00PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Iggy Radio: One Man Band, 6:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Acoustic Swing, 7:00PM BURGER BAR Burger Bar Bike Night, 8:00PM CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Kind Buddies (country, blues), 7:00PM CORK & KEG Sparrow & Her Wingmen (dance, jazz, folk), 8:30PM CROW & QUILL Tom Waits for No Man (Tom Waits cover band), 9:00PM DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE Three Davids: The Best Songs You've Never Heard, 8:00PM

SUNDAY FUNDAYS $10 Burger & Beer, $1 Off UpCountry Draft

STORYTELLING BLUES DINNER SHOW

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SAT - 3/25 • 9PM ARMADILLA

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PACK'S TAVERN DJ MoTo (dance hits, pop), 9:30PM ROOT BAR NO. 1 Stephen Evans (Americana), 9:00PM SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Armadilla, 8:00PM SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party, 7:30PM SCARLET'S COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Open Mic night w/ Sam Warner, 8:00PM SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY The Howie Johnson Band w/ Craig Woody, 8:00PM THE MOTHLIGHT Beat Life w/ Prof.Logik, Tyler Ambrosius, Lavier & Vietnam Jerry, 9:00PM THE RIDGE AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL The Neo-Victorian Masquerade w/ Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands, The Last Wordbenders, DJ G3ms & DJ Deven, 8:00PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Ultra Lounge w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:00PM THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL Sol Vibes W/ RUN DMT, Airplan3 Mod3 B2b Zeplinn & Fried Coffee, 9:00PM TIGER MOUNTAIN Friday Nite Mash Up w/ B-Boy Evan & Nex Millen, 10:00PM TIMO'S HOUSE Phantom Pantone DJ Collective, 8:00PM

FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Jaliete (funk, jazz), 10:00PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Chuck Lichtenberger (jazz), 7:00PM Ryan R&B Barber (r&b, soul), 10:00PM

GOOD STUFF Benjo Saylor w/ Breadfoot, 8:00PM

TWISTED LAUREL Request-powered dance party w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:30PM

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN An evening w/ Martin Barre (of Jethro Tull), 8:00PM

WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Black Mountain Does Broadway, 8:00PM

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Franklin's Kite (rock), 7:00PM

WILD WING CAFE SOUTH A Social Function (acoustic), 9:00PM

ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Jackson Grimm Band, 7:00PM De Temps Antan: Quebec Invasion, 9:00PM

WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL WXYZ Electric w/ DJ Abu Disarray, 8:00PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

K LOUNGE DJ Phantom Pantone (Korean pop, trap, dance), 10:00PM

185 KING STREET Brevard Blues Festival Fundraiser w/ Dangerous Gentlemens & Blake Ellege, 8:00PM

LAZY DIAMOND Rock 'n' Soul DJ, 10:00PM

5 WALNUT WINE BAR The James Hammel Trio (jazz), 6:00PM The Blood Gypsies (gypsy blues), 9:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Calico Moon, 6:30PM NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/AMPHITHEATER Candice Glover w/ Lyric & Rhoda Weaver and the Soulmates, 7:00PM

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ORANGE PEEL Hippie Sabotage w/ Kur, 9:00PM

TOWN PUMP Egg Eaters (new wave), 9:00PM The Alligators, 9:00PM

FRENCH BROAD BREWERY The Jangling Sparrows (indie, folk), 6:00PM

FRI - 3/24 • 9:30PM THE FAM DAMILY

ONE WORLD BREWING Ton of Hay (acoustic set), 9:00PM

DOUBLE CROWN Garage & Soul Obscurities w/ DJ Greg Cartwright, 10:00PM

JACK OF THE WOOD PUB The Plate Scrapers (bluegrass, folk, jazz), 9:00PM

THU - 3/23 • 7PM RIVEN ROOTS

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Free Dead Fridays w/ members of Phuncle Sam, 5:00PM Tree Tops w/ Aquaducks (funk), 10:00PM

ALTAMONT THEATRE An Evening w/ Acoustic Syndicate, 8:00PM ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL The Fritz w/ LITZ (funk, rock), 10:00PM

ODDITORIUM Empy Ritual w/ Riot Stares, Slow Fire Pistol & Weak Wrists (hardcore), 9:00PM

BEN'S TUNE-UP Gypsy Guitar Trio, 3:00PM Wildcard (funky dance party), 10:00PM

OLE SHAKEY'S Acoustic Roots Music, 5:00PM

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Larry Dolamore, 7:00PM

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Yoga w/ Cats with Blue Ridge Humane Society, 10:00AM JJ Hipps & the Hideaway, 8:00PM

BURGER BAR AshevilleFM DJ Night, 9:00PM CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Cyndi Lou & the Want To (classic country), 7:00PM CORK & KEG Jesse Barry & Daniel Iannucci (blues, jazz, dance), 8:30PM CROW & QUILL Laurel Lee and the Escapees, 9:00PM DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE Black Violin, 8:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Pitter Platter w/ DJ Big Smidge (50's/60's R&B, rock 'n' roll), 10:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Zapato (funk, jazz), 10:00PM

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY The Eric Congdon Trio, 8:00PM THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Conscious Comedy Night, 7:00PM THE DUGOUT FineLine, 9:00PM THE MOTHLIGHT Natural Born Leaders w/ Conspirators Inc., 9:30PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Ultra Lounge w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:00PM THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL 30 & Up w/ DJ Twan, 10:00PM Honky Tonk Nights w/ Jessie and the Jacksons, 10:00PM TOWN PUMP Earth by Train (rock), 9:00PM Michelle Leigh (rock), 9:00PM

FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Salt of the Earth (folk), 6:00PM GOOD STUFF Rad Lou, 8:30PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Best of Asheville comedy showcase (early show), 7:00PM Best of Asheville comedy showcase (late show), 9:30PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Miles Neilsen & Rusted Heart, 7:00PM Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, 9:00PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Angela Perley & The Howling' Moons (psych-pop, rock), 9:00PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Lenny Pettinelli & Ruby Mayfield (live music, dance), 7:30PM The King Zeros (delta blues), 7:30PM Lyric (funk, soul), 10:00PM TWISTED LAUREL Dance Party w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:30PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Black Mountain Does Broadway, 8:00PM WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL WXYZ Live w/ Naked Scholar, 8:00PM

185 KING STREET Sunday Sessions open jam, 12:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Sean Mason Trio (jazz), 6:30PM

5 WALNUT WINE BAR Ben Colvin Quartet (jazz), 7:00PM

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ALTAMONT THEATRE Pierre Bensusan (acoustic guitar), 7:00PM

MARSHALL CONTAINER CO. Bring on the Spring, 7:00PM NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/AMPHITHEATER Daily Bread w/ Bombassic & Soul Candy (hip hop), 9:00PM Michael Menert w/ Cobrayama [POSTPONED], 9:00PM ODDITORIUM Thundering Herd w/ Twist of Fate & Electric Phantom (rock), 9:00PM OLE SHAKEY'S Saturday Night Fever, 10:00PM ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Sol Seed (reggae fusion), 10:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING Purple, 9:00PM

ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Guitar Bar Jam, 3:30PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA Resonant Rogues (gypsy jazz), 7:30PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Reggae Night w/The Dub Kartel, 6:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Billy Litz, 7:00PM BYWATER Grateful Sunday (Grateful Dead covers), 8:00PM CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Saylor Brothers (old time, bluegrass), 6:00PM CORK & KEG Strickly Strings (old-time), 4:00PM

ORANGE PEEL Kid Hop Hooray! (kids dance party), 10:00AM Modern Baseball [CANCELLED], 7:00PM PULP Blackout Diaries w/ Ken Sampler (comedy), 9:00PM PACK'S TAVERN The House Band (classic covers, rock), 9:30PM

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DOUBLE CROWN Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM FLOOD GALLERY FINE ART CENTER True Home Open-Mic (music, poetry, comedy), 5:00PM

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LAZY DIAMOND Jason Paul & The Know It Alls & Invisible Teardrops (rock 'n' roll), 10:00PM Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10:00PM

PURPLE ONION CAFE The Secret Band, 7:30PM

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SALVAGE STATION Time Sawyer (roots, folk, alt-country), 10:00PM

HABITAT TAVERN & COMMONS Acoustic Sundays, 4:00PM

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Reggae Sunday w/ Dennis "Chalwa" Berndt, 1:00PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Nuclear Tiger, 5:30PM An evening w/ Danny Maseng (world music), 7:30PM

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BEN'S TUNE-UP Soulful Tunes w/ Rhoda Wader, 7:00PM

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GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Whiskey Myers & The Steel Woods (country, rock), 8:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul, funk), 5:30PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL An Evening w/ LYRIC, 7:00PM

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5 WALNUT WINE BAR Les Amis (African folk), 8:00PM

LAZY DIAMOND Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM

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TOWN PUMP Open Mic w/ Billy Presnell, 9:00PM

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ODDITORIUM Viva Le Vox, Deadly Lo Fi (rock, punk) , 9:00PM OLE SHAKEY'S Acoustic Roots Music, 5:00PM ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Free Dead Fridays w/ members of Phuncle Sam, 5:00PM The Mighty Pines (jamgrass), 10:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING Jamison Adams Project, 9:00PM PULP Jack Victor & Zack Kardon of Midnight Snack w/ Bless Your Heart, 9:00PM PACK'S TAVERN DJ MoTo (dance hits, pop), 9:30PM PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Chris Jamison's Ghost (Americana, singersongwriter), 8:00PM ROOT BAR NO. 1 Kevin Williams of Holy Ghost Tent Revival (rock, soul), 9:00PM SALVAGE STATION JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band cover band), 11:00PM SCARLET'S COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Open Mic night w/ Sam Warner, 8:00PM THE CLASSIC WINESELLER Joe Cruz (piano, vocals), 7:15PM THE MOTHLIGHT Tina & Her Pony w/ Hannah Kaminer, 9:00PM THE RIDGE AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL Skylight Heights w/ Bloodseason, I The Supplier & No Neutral Ground, 7:00PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Ultra Lounge w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:00PM THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL SOL Vibes w/ DJ Bowie, 9:00PM TIGER MOUNTAIN Friday Nite Mash Up w/ B-Boy Evan & Nex Millen, 10:00PM TOWN PUMP IO Trio (rock, roots, Americana), 9:00PM Modern Day Society, 9:00PM

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Beauty & the Beast HHHS

DIRECTOR: Bill Condon PLAYERS: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci.

FANTASY ROMANCE RATED PG THE STORY: An intelligent and independent woman in a provincial French village is imprisoned by the monstrous inhabitant of a spooky castle, but she finds there’s more to him than meets the eye.

THE LOWDOWN: A faithful adaptation of the 1991 animated classic that is defined by its technological accomplishments but runs longer than it needs to and adds little of value to its source material.

Nostalgia is clearly the driving factor behind a great deal of modern popular culture, and Disney is certainly not immune to this phenomenon. The issue confronting most revisionist cinema is that anything worth remaking has already been made well once, and Beauty and the Beast is no exception. This liveaction reworking of the 1991 animated film certainly has its merits, but many of these can be traced back to the source material, and few, if any, of the distinguishing factors between this film and the original can be counted as significant improvements. Having said that, the film still accomplishes its principal aims — namely, crafting a fairy tale romance around themes of independent thinking and the power of love to overcome superficiality. In a

HHHHH = sense, this is a reboot justified more by its technological advancements than by any pressing narrative necessity, but it’s still a worthwhile enterprise for those with an affinity for the source material.

The story remains largely unchanged, with Belle (Emma Watson) encountering a mystical beast (Dan Stevens) that has imprisoned her father (Kevin Kline) in a derelict castle populated by inanimate objects endowed with life through a witch’s curse. Though the narrative structure and character relationships are functionally identical to those found in the original film, the running time for this updated iteration has been expanded by roughly 40 minutes, allowing for somewhat deeper character development and an enhanced exploration of the budding relationship between Belle and the Beast. This version also doubles down on diversity and makes cursory attempts to enhance previously existing character traits in our protagonist by devoting more attention to Belle’s literary bent.

Such decisions are a step in the right direction but come across as half-hearted pandering rather than any serious effort to improve upon the 1991 film’s lack of ethnic variety — this film still takes place in a French town full of white people speaking with British accents, but now there are a couple of other races represented. Some of these additions come in the form of the cast voicing Beast’s servants-turned-furniture, with Audra McDonald playing Madame Garderobe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, which is an interesting strategy considering the fact that this leaves their characters essentially raceless until the final minutes of the film.

McDonald and Mbatha-Raw are both excellent, as is the rest of the ensemble cast. Ian McKellan and Ewan McGregor are standouts as Cogsworth and Lumierre, respectively, and Luke Evans embodies Gaston with suitably narcissistic

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M A X R AT I N G despicability. The real stars here, however, are Kline, Watson and Stevens. Watson looks as though she were cast in the Disney Princess mold from birth, and Stevens manages to convey a surprising amount of emotional nuance despite the inherent limitations that the complex motion-capture process imposes on an actor. Kline is absolutely outstanding, imbuing Belle’s father, Maurice, with pathos and sincerity. Josh Gad, on the other hand, hasn’t annoyed me this much since A Dog’s Purpose.

Of course, there are some significant issues with the narrative itself, and while much has been written (and remains to be stated) about the creepier Stockholm syndrome aspects of the plot, such rhetorical explorations would be redundant within the context of this review.

If the story’s gender politics are not significantly improved, at least advancements in computer animation have put a new sheen on this tale as old as time. That being said, there’s something slightly disconcerting about the transition from the original hand-drawn cells to living actors surrounded by computergenerated props and settings. While the tone and events are relatively faithful to the original, the fact that they’re now carried out by human beings and not cartoons imparts a somewhat darker sensibility to episodes such as a wolf attack or Gaston’s preening musical number in which he brandishes a loaded firearm in a crowded bar. These sequences carry a gravity not present in their animated antecedents by virtue of the presence of live actors, an unexpected pitfall of an evolving medium.

Those with nostalgic attachment to the original film should find comfort in the emotional familiarity of this reimagining, although some may still prefer the hand-rendered aesthetic of the ’91 film. Kids raised primarily on computer animation will likely take no issue with the

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conglomeration of live-action and CG wizardry, leaving only curmudgeonly critics such as myself to complain about our modern cinematic reality. But the core of Beauty and the Beast has always been the love story at its heart, and I’m happy to say that it remains entirely intact.

Rated PG for some action violence, peril and frightening images. Now Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Regal Biltmore Grande, Epic of Hendersonville, The Strand of Waynesville REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

Shirley MacLaine is underserved by a weak script in The Last Word

The Belko Experiment HHH

DIRECTOR: Greg McLean PLAYERS: John Gallagher Jr., Tony Goldwyn, Adria Arjona, John C. McGinley, Josh Brener, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Melonie Diaz HORROR RATED R THE STORY: A group of office workers is locked in a building and forced to murder each other in order to escape.

THE LOWDOWN: A proficient piece of gory genre filmmaking that doesn’t dazzle but never bores.

Social commentary seems to find a more natural fit with horror than with other genres. This could be due to the fact that the world’s often a pretty horrific place, or it could just be that horror films tend to have lower overhead and therefore greater freedom to challenge audience expectations than bigger films intended for a broader market. Regardless of the underlying facts, the relationship is historically evident and statistically significant. The Belko Experiment may just be the latest example of this phenomenon, but it’s a particularly cogent one that perpetuates Blumhouse’s hot streak when it comes to thoughtful, well-produced low-budget thrillers. It doesn’t revolutionize the genre in any way, and it won’t have the crossover success that Get Out recently enjoyed, but it’s a solid entry in a relatively crowded subgenre.

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THE LOWDOWN: An uneven film that suffers from poor writing and direction in spite of a solid performance from Shirley McClaine.

The premise of the film is pretty straightforward — a group of American expats working for a government contractor located in Colombia are sealed into their office building and forced by an unseen orchestrator to murder each other. It plays something like Office Space meets Battle Royale but lacks the heart and inventiveness of either of those films.

There are a few fun moments and some inspired casting choices that raise the film slightly above the level of other thrillers of its ilk, but the finished product is largely inconsistent. John C. McGinley is gleefully sadistic as usual, and Michael Rooker is as close to being cast against type as he’s ever been. The entire cast suffers from shallow characterization, as trying to develop the sizable ensemble relegates most peripheral characters to one note. And even the principal leads are given little more shading than their most simple and superficial characteristics Before his work directing the Guardians of the Galaxy films, screenwriter James Gunn had established a name for himself with ultraviolent genre work such as the Rainn Wilson vehicle Super or the 2004 Dawn of the Dead retread, and Belko’s script shares more in common with these films than with his more polished big budget superhero work. Director Greg McLean (Wolf Creek, The Darkness) is not a particularly distinctive visual stylist but manages to maintain interest through his tactful use of gore and several inspired contrapuntal music cues, lending an appropriately otherworldly atmosphere to Belko.

The social satire inherent to the premise is never fully explored in execution, leaving the film with a sense of tonal dissonance that is never adequately resolved. The difficulty with this particular flaw is that the audience (and potentially the filmmakers) are left with a distracting uncertainty as to how seriously this film is to be taken. The psychological subtext is often too overt, making bold statements where favoring subtlety and leaving conclusions to be drawn by the

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The questions that Belko raises about man’s inhumanity and the of exploitative nature of the military-industrial complex are prescient and socially relevant points to be made in our current political and cultural atmosphere, but the movie could have benefited from a softer touch.

Gorehounds looking for a little counterprogramming in a week dominated by box office behemoth Beauty and the Beast will likely be more than satisfied by the bellicosity, and even those with little interest in such films will find it passably diverting. It’s far from a masterpiece, but then again, it was probably never intended to be high art. Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language including sexual references and some drug use. Now Playing at Carolina Cinemark, Regal Biltmore Grande REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

The Last Word HHH

DIRECTOR: Mark Pellington PLAYERS: Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, AnnJewel Lee Dixon, Thomas Sadoski, Tom Everett Scott, Philip Baker Hall.

COMEDY DRAMA RATED R THE STORY: After an accidental overdose (or possible suicide attempt), a retired ad exec whose life was defined by ambition and isolation enlists a young obituary writer to help rectify her reputation in the

While I can’t say exclusively great things about The Last Word, I can say that I enjoyed it more than I expected. If this sounds like damning by faint praise, it should be noted that I apparently have kinder feelings toward the picture than most critics, at least if its current Rotten Tomatoes score of 35 percent is to be taken as any indication (which I would never advise). It may not be the definitive role of Shirley MacLaine’s illustrious career, but it certainly has its moments — most of which can be attributed to her performance.

At 82, MacLaine is still a commanding presence on the screen, although the material she’s been given to work with here is severely lacking.

I’ve always had mixed feelings about MacLaine’s work — films like The Trouble with Harry and The Apartment are indisputable classics, while I can’t stand her in Some Came Running — I have to say that she delivers a very strong performance in The Last Word.

Here, she plays Harriett Lauder, an elderly control freak who, upon realizing that she will die unloved and less than fondly remembered, decides to micromanage the writing of her own obituary. This brings in Amanda Seyfried as millennial obituary writer Anne, tasked with the unenviable gig of polishing Harriett’s reputation. This being a quirky indie dramedy, the odd couple soon find out they have more to learn from each other than they realized. If this premise sounds like just about every other Sundance darling you’ve ever seen, that is not coincidental. What is slightly more mysterious is why an actor of MacLaine’s stature would sign on to such a project having presumably read the screenplay first.

The script goes on to add another surrogate daughter figure in the form of a disadvantaged young black girl, taken under Harriett’s narcissistic wing in the hopes of padding out her obit. The inherent racism of this plot device is lampshaded by first-time screenwriter Stuart Ross Fink but then executed with all the tone deafness of a genuine bigot. A romantic B-plot involving a hipster radio DJ and the addition of an estranged daughter from Harriett’s failed marriage (played with excellent comedic sensibility by Ann Heche) add complication but no complexity, a result of Fink’s workmanlike writing. If all of

SCREEN SCENE these relationships sound contrived, that’s because they are.

Fink’s pacing starts off strong but quickly loses narrative momentum with a significant second act drag and an anticlimactic third act that falls distinctly short of achieving any gratifying catharsis. Director Mark Pellington doesn’t help matters with an unpolished visual style, including some inexplicable handheld camera work that punctures the suspension of disbelief with its obtrusiveness. There is very little in the text of The Last Word that could be considered original or even interesting. But where the text falls short, performances pick up some of the slack, as all three actresses give compelling performances. The end result is a film that is only saved from being terrible by the heroic efforts Seyfried and MacLaine, both of whom deserved better.

While Seyfried’s character is painfully underwritten, she still manages to support MacClaine ably in defiance of the weak characterization allowed by the script. And MacLaine, to her great credit, is able to render Harriett as a three-dimensional character who, while never likable, at least comes across as understandable — it’s almost as though she gives the character an arc that isn’t present on the page through her performance alone. It’s unfortunate that The Last Word reads like a swan song for MacLaine, as she seems to have enough life left in her to keep turning out quality work — and it would be a dubious distinction illbefitting her legacy if this were to be one of her final performances. Rated R for language. Opens Friday at Fine Arts Theatre.

REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

FILM ISRAEL/PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL • TH (3/23), 7pm - Israel/Palestine Film Festival: The Idol, film screening. Free to attend.

Held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. • TH (3/30), 7pm - Israel/Palestine Film Festival.

Jerusalem in Exile and My Neighborhood, film screenings. Free to attend. Held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. THE COLLIDER 1 Haywood St., Suite 401 • TU (3/28), 7pm - Movie Night: Viewing of Collapse of the Oceans and The Sixth Extinction, from A Race Against Time. Movies are focused on environmental issues and climate change. $5.

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MEOW, BUZZ: The Cat Fly Film Fest runs March 31-April 2 in downtown Asheville and features the work of up-and-coming independent filmmakers.

Image courtesy of Cat Fly Film Fest • The Cat Fly Film Fest will take place Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2, in downtown Asheville. The weekend-long event was created by Brittany Jackson, Cat Wityk, Keeley Turner and Madeleine Richardson for fellow up-and-coming independent filmmakers to showcase their cinematic work, with a focus on Asheville talent.

The festival begins March 31 with a red carpet event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Amplified Media, followed by a screening of dramas and horror films at The Magnetic Theatre. Tickets are $15.

Habitat Brewing Co. hosts funny films and stand-up comedy from Asheville and Atlanta talent on April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. An evening of artsy experimental films and music videos closes out the festival on April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trade and Lore Coffee. Tickets are $10. Allinclusive weekend passes are $35. catflyfilmfest.com • Tickets are on sale for the Asheville Jewish Film Festival, which will be composed of Thursday evening premieres and Friday matinee encores throughout April at the Fine

Arts Theatre. Tomer Heymann’s documentary Mr. Gaga, about internationally acclaimed choreographer Ohad Naharin, kicks off the festival on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. and will be shown again Friday, April 7, at 1 p.m.

Ferenc Török’s Hungarian drama 1945, chronicling a village forced to reckon with deporting Jews and seizing their property in WWII, follows on Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. and Friday, April 14, at 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, brings a 7 p.m. screening of the documentary The Last Laugh, Ferne Pearlstein’s starstudded examination of whether the Holocaust is off-limits for comedians, and a 1 p.m. showing on Friday, April 21. Wrestling Jerusalem, Aaron Davidman’s journey into the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian story, closes out the festival on Thursday, April 27, at 6 p.m. and Friday, April 28, at 1 p.m. All tickets are $10 with the exception of the April 27 screening of Wrestling Jerusalem — which are $25 and include a reception with Davidman — and may be purchased online or at the Fine Arts box office. ajff.fineartstheatre.com X

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CHIPs Dax Shepard and Michael Peña costar in this comedic reimagining of the 1970s buddy cop drama, with Shepard directing and tackling writing duties. Shepard plays Jon Baker, a washed up motorcycle racer drafted into the California Highway Patrol partnered with Peña’s Frank “Ponch” Poncharello, an undercover Federal Agent, as the duo investigates corruption inside the CHP. No early reviews.

DIRECTOR: Bo Widerberg PLAYERS: Pia Degermark, Thommy Berggren, Lennart Malmer, Cleo Jensen ROMANTIC DRAMA Rated NR If you were around in 1967 when it first appeared, you’ll possibly remember that Bo Widerberg’s Elvira Madigan was not only something of a hit (in art-film terms anyway), but that it caused a positive mania for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21.

If the former can be understood, then the latter falls into place, since the piece crops up constantly on the soundtrack —albeit with a feeling that somebody just turned up a radio that the piece happened to be playing on. Also, if you were around at that time, you probably remember the Breck shampoo commercials (“The closer he gets, the better you look”) with couples romping in slow motion through summer fields. And if you’re cynical in the least, Elvira Madigan will probably remind you of nothing so much as those ads — only for 91 minutes.

Otherwise, you may find this a beautiful story of tragic love. I confess, I’m in the former camp, since I have no patience for the unrealistic and rather personalitychallenged lovers as they cavort through sun-dappled fields. Oh, yes, it’s pretty to look at, but as persuasive drama? Well, that’s another matter, though I’m sure the film still has its defenders. This excerpt was taken from a review by Ken Hanke, published on April 12, 2011. The Hendersonville Film Society will show Elvira Madigan on Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

The Holy Mountain HHHHH

High-concept outer space thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson, Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds.

According to the film’s website: “Life is a terrifying sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists aboard the International Space Station whose mission of discovery turns to one of primal fear when they find a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on Earth.” Early reviews positive.

DIRECTOR: Alejandro Jodorowsky PLAYERS: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horatio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara, Adriana Page Rated NR The Asheville Film Society’s Budget Big Screen series makes its triumphant return with one of the strangest (and best, in my opinion) films ever made – Alejandro Jodorowsky’s magnum opus, The Holy Mountain. The Chilean-born writer-director-actor had come to the attention of John Lennon and Yoko Ono when his previous film, El Topo, played at the Elgin Theater in New York and initiated the phenomenon of the midnight movie. Lennon’s desire to work with Jodorowsky lead to investment from Beatles manager Allen Klein, and while Klein’s involvement would lead to a rights dispute that shelved The Holy Mountain for decades, it also allowed Jodorowsky to make a film that was significantly more ambitious in its scope than any of his previous work. If El Topo was a Kabbalistic Western, The Holy Mountain could be described as a primer on esoteric spirituality writ large — although this doesn’t come close to doing the film justice. It’s a psycho-spiritual journey and a transformative religious allegory, it’s a work of Surrealist filming that could rival Bunuel in its sheer audacity, it’s a mind-bending exploration of the aspects of human consciousness — in short, it’s one of the damndest things you’re ever likely to see, and is absolutely essential viewing. In addition to introducing, I’ll be on hand to offer free Tarot readings based on Jodorowsky’s massive book detailing his exhaustive work restoring the symbolism of the earliest Tarot decks in existence — I’ll be employing the methodology established by the man himself and using the deck he reconstructed, so don’t miss out! The Asheville Film Society is showing Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at The Grail Moviehouse as part of the Budget Big Screen series. Admission is $6 for AFS members and $8 for the general public. Xpress movie critic Scott Douglas will introduce the film.

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Life

Feature-length reboot of the popular 1990s TV show in which five teens are granted superpowers and animalthemed ships to combat an alien menace. Directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac), written by Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor). Early reviews negative.

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THPS Cancellation Due to planned construction at Grail Moviehouse, there will be no Thursday Horror Picture Show screening on Thursday, March 23.

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HOMES FOR SALE VINTAGE HOME • 3 LOTS • WEST ASHEVILLE 0.41 acre property in Asheville within 2 miles of downtown. Property comprised of 3 lots - one with vintage residence in very good condition and two with water/sewer connections. • Excellent for urban homestead or residential/office development.

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RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1BR FURNISHED APARTMENT Beautiful, clean available Now at The Retreat at Hunt Hill. Walking distance to downtown. WD, stainless steel appliances. Fitness room and outside pool just outside your doorway. Great view of the mountains. Must be seen to appreciate. $1,600/month. Call 828 255-5255.

2400 SQFT HILLTOP CABIN Built in 2003 on 6+ acres with view. Just 2 miles from downtown Mars Hill but Totally private. • Steep driveway. • Pets ok. 3BR/3BA with 1 per floor. Furnished inside and out with deep deck on two sides, carport, hot tub and all new appliances.

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ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, FOR RENT. One bd. room apt. No Smoking. Kitchen and full living room. Large closets. Air conditioning. $700 per mo. $700 deposit.

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CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES FOR RENT LUXURY CONDO IN SOUTH SLOPE 2BR, 2Ba South Slope. $1650/mo. Hardwood floors.

Open floor plan. One parking space. Secure bldg. Stainless steel appliances. W/D hookup. Walk-in closet. Open house Sun 3/19/17, 2:30 - 5:30. MerGregHI@yahoo. com

EMPLOYMENT GENERAL DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY - MUDDY SNEAKERS: THE JOY OF LEARNING OUTSIDE Muddy Sneakers seeks a candidate experienced in fund development with strong communication and independent work skills to join our team as Director of Philanthropy.

Email resume, cover letter, and salary history to Carolyn Ashworth: carolynlinds@gmail.com. Position open until filled.

SHAMPOODLES PET SALON IS HIRING THE FOLLOWING: We are looking to add the following team members to add to our salon. Experience Pet Stylist: commission based pay.

Bather: starting at 8:50/hr. Receptionist: 8.00/hr. 828-252-7171 shampoodlessalon@gmail.com www.shampoodlessalon.com TROLLEY TOUR GUIDES If you are a "people person," love Asheville, have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and clean driving record you could be a great TOUR GUIDE, FULL-TIME and seasonal part-time positions available. Training provided. Contact us today! www.GrayLineAsheville.com; Info@GrayLineAsheville.com; 828-251-8687.

TZEDEK SOCIAL JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP The Tzedek Fellowship is a transformational experience for emerging social justice leaders that builds the capacity of social justice organizations to effect change in Asheville and beyond. Now accepting applications for elevenmonth, paid, full-time positions at six nonprofit organizations. Visit tzedekfellowship.org to apply.

SKILLED LABOR/ TRADES EXPERIENCED PLUMBER NEEDED! Local owned business looking for Lead Plumber with 5+ years experience. Work van provided. Must have valid driver's license and hand tools.

Pay DOE. Email inquires to aboveandbelowplumbing@ gmail.com 8282739049 SKILLED PUNCH CARPENTER If you have a very thorough understanding of wood-frame construction assemblies and details and both new construction and renovation experience then you might be the Skilled Carpenter we are looking for •Clean background check and clean driving record required • $35,000 - $45,000 / year depending on Attitude, Skills, & Characteristics. To apply: Please call our voicemail prepared to answer a couple questions about the job.

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ADMINISTRATIVE/ OFFICE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND MARKETING Hanger Hall, an all-girls middle school in Asheville, has an opening for a part-time (30 hours) Director of Admissions and Marketing. The ideal candidate will have 3 years experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This is a salaried position with a comprehensive benefit package. • Deadline to apply is Mon., April 3. Please send cover letter and resume to employment@hangerhall.org FINANCE COORDINATOR Children First/CIS and The Mediation Center is looking for a Finance Coordinator to support both organizations overseeing bookkeeping and accounting activities.

Salaried with benefits. For details: childrenfirstcisbc.org/job-posting

RESTAURANT/ FOOD APOLLO FLAME • WAITSTAFF Full-time. Fast, friendly, fun atmosphere. • Experience required. • Must be 18 years old. • Apply in person between 2pm-4pm, 485 Hendersonville Road. 274-3582.

COOK AT MONTREAT COLLEGE DINING SERVICES Cook needed for brunch / evening shifts on weekends, some weeknight shifts as well. Good environment for friendly hard working associates. Aramark is a equal opportunity employer 828-669-7118 randall-sharon@aramark.com go to www.aramark.com/careers to apply.

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Unlimited earning potential. Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver’s license, insurance & reliable vehicle. 866-329-2672 (AAN CAN)

HUMAN SERVICES DIRECT CARE STAFF NEEDED Help needed in Cherokee, Sylva and Asheville areas for direct care staff to work one on one with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Part time, HS/ GED required, valid drivers license, training provided. Call Elizabeth 828-575-9802

FULL-TIME SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Eliada is in need of dedicated and reliable Residential Counselors to work with our students. The goal of all Residential Counselors at Eliada is to work with students and help them develop the skills necessary to be successful, contributing members of society. Prior to working with students, Residential Counselors will complete two weeks of paid training and observation. A strong desire to work with students, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team is a must! This position comes with excellent benefits including paid leave time, health and dental insurance, and discounts at various businesses! Eliada provides a team focused environment that fosters learning and growth while you make an impact in the lives of North Carolina's youth. Must be at least 21 and have a high school diploma/GED. Full-time second and third shift and part-time positions available!

For more information or to apply, visit www.eliada.org/ employment/current-openings.

HELPMATE BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER Helpmate, Inc., a domestic violence agency in Asheville, NC seeks a Bilingual Case Manager. The Bilingual Case Manager is a full-time, non-exempt position providing case management, advocacy and support to domestic violence survivors.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required as well as strong communication and crisis management skills. Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in social work or related field, with preference for experience in domestic violence or related field, or a commensurate combination of work and experience. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Email resume and cover letter to HelpmateAsheville@gmail.com with “Bilingual Case Manager” in the subject line.

LIFE SKILLS TRAINER Foundations Asheville, a young adult transitional program working with college-age adults in Asheville, North Carolina seeks qualified life skills trainer to create and maintain a consistent, emotionally safe and supportive environment needed to foster the strengths and overcome hurdles necessary for successful adulthood. Collaborate with team to implement programming designed to support young adults in reaching their goals. Work one-on-one and in the group setting to model and develop independent living skills. Foundations is a residential program, requiring overnights while on shift. The standard shift is a full-time live-in position in the heart of Asheville, with excellent accommodations and expenses paid. Daily tasks of transportation, cleanliness, community involvement, and maintaining a timely schedule are key job responsibilities. In addition, consistent role modeling of healthy habits, problem-solving, emotional maturity, and executive function is critical to our students' success.

Seasonal opportunities exist for travel, community service, and project-based-learning. Work with a skilled clinical team to implement real growth for the young men in our care. The ideal applicant would have: •Excellent communication

skills, creativity, and desire to work in a tight-knit community. •Skills to teach successful habits of academic success. •Skills to support others find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities in the community of Asheville. •Professional experience with guidance, teaching, experiential education. •Experience with direct care in a therapeutic environment. •A clean driving record. •Unique strengths they bring to our community. •A desire to learn and grow in the field. •This is not an entry-level position, and requires a high degree of autonomy and collaboration. We are currently interviewing qualified applicants for Full-time and PRN positions. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Promptly email cover letter, resume, references, and any pertinent certifications to foundationshiring@ gmail.com. Learn more at www.foundationsasheville.com.

THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED Davidson Homes Inc. is seeking Foster Parents in Swannanoa and the surrounding areas. • All training is free and daily rate is great! Call Debbie Smiley: 828-776-5228. www.davidsonhomes.org

YOUTH RECOVERY MENTORS - MONTFORD HALL P/T and F/T direct care mentors for youth in substance abuse recovery. Lead activities, support sobriety, develop relationships, teach coping skills, administer meds. Fun, supportive work environment. Apply at www.montfordhall.org

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT HR MANAGER Community Action Opportunities, Asheville, NC. We are an anti-poverty agency looking for a seasoned, professional to be our HR Manager.

Along with a personnel analyst, this hands-on position supports the HR needs of 130 full time employees.

Our HR Manager ensures that we comply with relevant employment law is responsible for HR-related policies, programs and systems including but not limited to job analysis, pay and classification, recruitment, screening and selection, employee benefits and electronic and hardcopy HR records.

• The HR Manager must also know and apply federal and state HR laws and regulations, be able to communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, meet repeated deadlines, work on teams, facilitate small groups, demonstrate

best-practice supervision and counsel others on lawful employment and behaviorally-based discipline practices. • Requires a Master’s degree in HR Management, Public Administration or Business Administration with an emphasis in HR, or a related field and, at least, eight (8) years as an assistant or HR Manager/ Director in a small public or medium-sized non-profit organization. Five (5) years of supervisory experience and SHRM-SCP also required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

• Prefer bi-lingual in Spanish. This position is exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime pay Compensation: $67,770 to $85,079 (DOQ) plus competitive benefits including 401(k) CAO shall exclude applicants who fail to comply with the following submittal requirements: • Send resume, cover letter and three (3) professional work references with complete contact information to: Ms. Linda Gamble, HR Manager 25 Gaston Street, Asheville NC, 28801 or email to: admin@ communityactionopportunities. org or (828) 253-6319 (Fax) EOE & DFWP. Open until filled. •

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Of course you want to get the best of everything. But that doesn’t mean you should disdain cheap thrills that are more interesting and gratifying than the expensive kind.

And of course you enjoy taking risks. But there’s a big difference between gambling that’s spurred by superstitious hunches and gambling rooted in smart research. And of course you’re galvanized by competition. But why fritter away your competitive fire on efforts to impress people? A better use of that fire is to use it to hone your talents and integrity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you own an untamable animal like a bull, the best way to manage it is to provide a fenced but spacious meadow where it can roam freely. So said famous Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki, using a metaphor to address how we might deal with the unruly beasts in our own psyches. This is excellent advice for you right now, Taurus. I’d hate to see you try to quash or punish your inner wild thing.

You need its boisterous power! It will be a fine ally if you can both keep it happy and make it work for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If I were to provide a strict interpretation of the astrological omens, I’d advise you to PARTY HARDY AND ROWDY AND STRONG AND OFTEN! I’d suggest that you attend a raging bash or convivial festivity once every day.

And if that were logistically impossible, I’d advise you to stage your own daily celebrations, hopefully stocked with the most vivacious and stimulating people you can find. But I recognize that this counsel may be too extreme for you to honor.

So I will simply invite you to PARTY HARDY AND ROWDY AND STRONG at least twice a week for the next four weeks. It’s the medicine you need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are on the verge of achieving a sly victory over the part of you that is unduly meek and passive. I believe that in the coming weeks you will rise up like a resourceful hero and at least half-conquer a chronic fear. A rumbling streak of warrior luck will flow through you, enabling you to kill off any temptation you might have to take the easy way out. Congratulations in advance, my fellow Cancerian! I have rarely seen our tribe have so much power to triumph over our unconscious attraction to the victim role.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo journal entry, Thursday: Am too settled and stale and entrenched. Feeling urges to get cheeky and tousled. Friday: So what if I slept a little longer and arrived late? Who cares if the dishes are piling up in the sink? I hereby refuse law and order. Saturday: I’m fantasizing about doing dirty deeds. I’m thinking about breaking the taboos.

Sunday: Found the strangest freshness in a place I didn’t expect to. Sometimes chaos is kind of cute and friendly. Monday: The nagging voice of the taskmaster in my head is gone. Ding-dong. Let freedom ring!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): William Boyd writes novels, which require him to do copious research about the real-world milieus he wants his fictional characters to inhabit. For example, to ensure the authenticity of his book Waiting for Sunrise, he found out what it was like to live in Vienna in 1913. He compares his process of searching for juicy facts to the feeding habits of a blue whale: engorging huge amounts of seawater to strain out the plankton that are good to eat. Ninety percent of the information he wades through is irrelevant, but the rest is tasty and nourishing. I suspect you’ll thrive on a similar approach in the coming weeks, Virgo. Be patient as you search for what’s useful.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here’s a new word for you: enantiodromia. It’s what happens when something turns into its opposite. It’s nature’s attempt to create equilibrium where there has been imbalance. Too much NO becomes YES, for example. A superabundance of yin mutates into yang, or an overemphasis on control generates chaos. Flip-flops like these tend to be messy if we resist them, but interesting if we cooperate. I figure that’s your choice right now. Which will it be? The latter, I hope. P.S.: The reversals that you consciously co-create may not be perfect. But even if they are baffling, I bet they will also be amusing and magnificent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When I was 24, I lived in rural North Carolina and had a job washing dishes in a city four miles away. I was too poor to own a bicycle, let alone a car. To get to work I had to trudge down backroads where hostile dogs and drunk men in pick-up trucks roamed freely. Luckily, I discovered the art of psychic protection. At first I simply envisioned a golden force field surrounding me. Later I added visualizations of guardian animals to accompany me: two friendly lions and two sheltering wolves. Maybe it was just the placebo effect, but the experiment worked. My allies made me brave and kept me safe. You’re welcome to borrow them, Scorpio, or conjure up your own version of spirit protectors. You’re not in physical danger, but I suspect you need an extra layer of protection against other people’s bad moods, manipulative ploys, and unconscious agendas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I’m not suggesting you should listen to your heart with rapt attention every waking minute for the next four weeks. I don’t expect you to neglect the insights your mind has to offer. But I would love to see you boost your attunement to the intelligent organ at the center of your chest. You’re going to need its specific type of guidance more than ever in the coming months. And at this particular moment, it is beginning to overflow with wisdom that’s so rich and raw that it could unleash a series of spiritual orgasms.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The empty space at the end of this sentence has intentionally been left blank.

The serene hiatus you just glided through comes to you courtesy of Healing Silence, an ancient form of do-it-yourself therapy. Healing Silence is based on the underappreciated truth that now and then it’s restorative to just SHUT UP and abstain from activity for a while. (As you know, the world is crammed with so much noise and frenzy that it can be hard to hear yourself think — or even feel.) With Healing Silence, you bask in a sanctuary of sweet nothingness for as long as you need to. Please try it sometime soon. Wrap yourself in the luxurious void of Healing Silence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I hope you won’t feel the need to say any of these things: 1. “I’m sorry I gave you everything I had without making sure you wanted it.” 2. “Will you please just stop asking me to be so real.” 3. “I long for the part of you that you’ll never give me.” Now here are things I hope you will say sometime soon: 1. “I thrived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.” (This declaration is lifted from novelist Joshua Graham.) 2. “I’m having fun, even though it’s not the same kind of fun everyone else is having.” (Borrowed from author C.S. Lewis.) 3. “I’m not searching for who I am. I’m searching for the person I aspire to be.” (Stolen from author Robert Brault.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Are you fantasizing more about what you don’t have and can’t do than what you do have and can do? If so, please raise the “do have” and “can do” up to at least 51 percent. (Eighty percent would be better.) Have you been harshly critiquing yourself more than you have been gently taking care of yourself? If so, get your self-care level up to at least 51 percent. (Eighty-five percent is better.)

Are you flirting with a backward type of courage that makes you nervous about what everyone thinks of you and expects from you? If so, I invite you to cultivate a different kind of courage at least 51 percent of the time: courage to do what’s right for you no matter what anyone thinks or expects. (Ninety percent is better.)

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2 Out on the ocean 3 Tiresome pig?

4 In theory 5 What “R.I” stands for, at Riverside Cemetery 6 Reaction when parking downtown 7 Look for 8 Asheville Regional visitor 9 Run, barely?

10 Bygone burrito spot 11 Addition to form yes/no question (as in “you mad ____?)

12 Sugary anatomy available each October at Short Street Cakes, as a fundraiser for CIMA 13 bell hooks and Thomas Wolfe form 21 Engrave with acid 23 Filia and agape go-with 26 “Barracuda” band 28 Unnecessary addition at Blue Dream Curry 29 Hall-Fletcher subj.

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55 Sheer 56 Scold 57 ”No way” cousin 61 London family of galleries 63 Assert 64 Biltmore vault architect Rafael Guastavino’s is at Basilica St. Lawrence (also designed by Guastivino!)

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47 Last word of the Pledge of Allegiance 48 South Beach plan and others 49 Obama adviser Valerie 53 Playwright Will who wrote “The Realistic Joneses” 54 Mom-and-pop org.

57 Admit frankly 58 “Finally, we stuck in two ___.Yum!” 61 Rigatoni’s cousin 62 Berry imported from Brazil 63 Counterfeiter, e.g.

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29 Type of type 30 What revolting people do?

31 Not showing one’s age, say 32 Check alternative 33 Gallic girlfriend 37 “___ Joey” (Rodgers and Hart musical) 38 Word files, briefly 40 Palm : hand :: ___ : foot 41 Cowboys, but not Indians 42 Worker whose name is, appropriately, an anagram of NOTES

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SPIRITUAL

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