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I would like to thank Mountain Xpress, and specifically food writer Emily Patrick, for the April 17 story, “This Bread Is Our Bread.” Ms. Patrick did a stellar job addressing the complexities and significance of closing the gap between bakers of our bread and growers of grain.

There is one point that I made in the article regarding for-profit versus nonprofit that I would like to clarify. The North Carolina Organic Bread Flour Project was a grant-funded project that eventually led to the launch of Carolina Ground, L3C, a mission-driven, for-profit flour mill undertaking an essential piece of our regional sustainable food system.

We could not have gotten off the ground without the assistance of the nonprofit Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, which incubated this business by seeking grant funds to support my position as both project coordinator of NCOBFP and then general manager of Carolina Ground.

With grant support from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund, Santa Fe Tobacco, Organic Valley, and most recently, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, we have been able to make the idea of connecting local bakers with local farmers a reality.

The reason I stated in Ms. Patrick’s article that I feel we need more for-profits and fewer nonprofits working toward sustainability is not that we need fewer nonprofits — the nonprofits are doing some great work (!) — but that to truly have a sustainable society, we need missiondriven for-profits to be financially sustainable, viable businesses.

The April 17 Business Blotter listed Montford Books & More under “Closings,” but omitted the closing date, which is Tuesday, April 30.

The store, located at 31 Montford Ave., is open every day until then with a storewide sale. See montfordbooks.com for more.

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HoW about a little personal dignity?

In response to Laura Nunley's letter contrasting the criminality of breast bearing with spousal and child abuse, I gotta say I wonder where she got her law degree, not to mention her motivation [“Equality Is Not a Crime,” March 6 Xpress].

As far as using this ridiculous subject to further some sort of utterly (no pun intended) misguided women's rights agenda, I would say, "Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony and Ida B. Wells would be ever so proud." … Not. Women's breasts are intimate devices.

Nurturing and feeding children is intimate.

The breasts' role in lovemaking is intimate.

I'm glad I'm not equal to men in this arena. I, for one (or two — pun intended) am glad my breasts are special. I don't want them reduced to being compared to those of a shirtless fat guy mowing his lawn. That's a level of equality I don't seek.

I agree that we don't need a law forbidding bare breasts — it's juvenile and antiquated. I, however, will continue to reveal my breasts only to those with whom I'm intimate. I do this not to abide by some arbitrary law, but for that other thing women in general used to pride themselves in keeping … what was it?

Oh, yeah — a little damned personal dignity!

— Mary Quinn Asheville

beWare, n.c. cities The city of Asheville is under attack by state GOP Reps. Tim Moffitt, Nathan Ramsey and Chuck McGrady. It is a hostile and irresponsible attack on our infrastructure with their House Bill 488 that will financially cripple our city by forcibly merging Asheville’s public water utility with the Metropolitan Sewerage District.

This is an outright seizure of a city’s asset against the citizens’ wishes. No compensation is offered for the taking of this excellent municipal asset, which is valued between LeTTeRs ConTInue

WHen tHe best gets better best of Wnc aWards coMe early tHis year, WitH More categories Which bars have the best atmosphere? Best view?

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You won’t have to wait until October to learn the answers to these and many other local-centric questions. This year, Mountain Xpress will publish the results of its Best of WNC reader poll in early August. Our accelerated schedule puts the much awaited results into the hands of residents and visitors during the vibrant and bustling summer season.

Each year, thousands of Xpress readers have been sharpening their virtual pencils and voting online for their favorite restaurants, bars, outdoor-activities and more. This year, voting starts May 8.

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And last but far from least, Xpress will announce the 2013 winners in three ways: in Xpress’ biggest issue of the year, online and in a special stand-alone guide that will be distributed area-wide throughout the year.

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$57 million (low-ball MSD estimate) and $1.3 billion. Asheville stands to lose $1.9-plus million a year from the water utility’s portion of shared central services. As the financial hub of Western North Carolina, this will impact more than 1.3 million people living in 23 counties and negatively impact the region’s business growth and development.

Moffitt and company's HB 488 is legislated theft — on a grand scale. How ironic coming from Republicans and their supposed bedrock values of local home rule, pro-business and growth; and their supposed values that harp against freeloaders and government overreach.

Beware, N.C. cities — the N.C. GOP is coming after your assets and you local self-determination. Call and write to your N.C. legislators and vote in 2014 for more responsible leadership in Raleigh.

— Anne Walch Asheville

buncoMbe county raising taXes under disguise At the April 13 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Retreat, under “budget updates and discussion,” County Manager Wanda Greene's body language said it all — even her voice.

Questions or the lack of questions from county commissioners to the county manager were very telling: Their decision to raise taxes was and is a priority.

I said to Chairman David Gantt at the retreat that, after following commissioners for 21 years, I felt their decision to raise taxes had already been made. This decision is not made by the county manager. All commissioners are involved!

Buncombe County's taxes are going up under the disguise of revenue. Republican commissioners will support it, after the perks, salaries and benefits and votes, nonprofits, capital and political campaign promises. The big one: You give me something for my district and I will give you something for yours at the expense of “taxpayers." This is called politics, not saving money or prioritizing.

The county manager works at the "pleasure" of the board. I am saying that the commissioners are going to have to agree with me that this is Voodoo Financing in order to deceive the taxpayers in raising taxes, or change their minds, keep the manager and tell the taxpayers they are sorry and give them a tax break.

This assessment of budget updates at the commissioners retreat is based on 21 years of experience. This is not all, folks.

Buncombe County commissioners are going to use the North Carolina legislators, Buncombe County tax values, property appeals, apathetic voters, uninformed public and polished political stump speeches to accomplish their mission. Wow. Stay tuned.

— Jerry Rice Candler

anotHer battle While there is a lot of headway concerning gay-marriage rights, let’s remember [that] discrimination towards LGBT on other matters is left to be fought.

Legal discrimination on the federal level currently protects the classes of race, age, sex, nationality, religion and handicap, but not sexual orientation. For example, a restaurant or hotel can legally deny you food or shelter and there is nothing you can legally do about it.

— Patrick Ochsenreiter Asheville

The co-founder and former host of Local Edge Radio is calling her new show Les Radio, broadcasting Monday through Friday from 1-3 p.m. lesley Groetsch previously co-hosted Local Edge on 880 The Revolution with Blake Butler before stepping down in 2011 to pursue other work. Matt Mittan and Agnes Cheek, Groetch’s former colleagues at Clear Channel Asheville, now operate 1350 WZGM and welcomed her to the station with a Facebook message, declaring: “Progressives now have a daily voice on Asheville’s ONLY locally owned/operated commercial radio station too!”

Groetsch fielded a few questions from Xpress about Les Radio.

Mountain Xpress: Why did you decide to get back in the radio business?

Groetsch: I never really wanted to leave radio, but it was an economic necessity at that time. I always felt the tug to return to the studio. Matt Mittan and Agnes Cheek deserve almost all of the credit for getting me back on the air. Their work to establish local independent radio is incredibly admirable. I don’t know when they sleep!

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by DaviD Forbes It's 7:30 a.m. on a Friday, and in the blue light of the mostly shuttered Biltmore Square Mall food court, folks attending the Council of Independent Business Owners breakfast are just finishing their biscuits and gravy.

State Rep. Nathan Ramsey says he’s happy to be back in the mountains. “A little cooler up here,” he says. “Closer to heaven; farther from hell, which is Raleigh.”

The freshman Republican's been busy down there. He ticks off a list of issues, explaining his positions and what he hopes to accomplish: lower gas taxes, force a merger of Asheville's water system with the Metropolitan Sewerage District, find better ways to fund infrastructure, support workforce education.

Then Rep. Tim Moffitt takes the stage, joking that Ramsey's laundry list is the reason he doesn't like to hand off the mic to freshman legislators. Asked by CIBO to stick around after the program is over, Moffitt declines with a brusque “I've got a real job to get to.”

Ramsey, however, stays to chat with the audience, which includes many Buncombe County commissioners and Asheville City Council members along with other constituents.

In an April 3 phone interview from Raleigh, Ramsey muses, “It seems like just yesterday it was January, when we came down here to get sworn in. I felt fairly comfortable that I wouldn't be overwhelmed coming down here, but the breadth of topics you discuss and consider is incredible.”

And newcomer or not, the affable Republican has already sparked plenty of controversy with his legislative proposals.

oUT oF THe FryiNG PaN Since January, the Buncombe County native has spent plenty of time in “hell.” It’s quite a shift for the genial dairy farmer and attorney, whose stint as chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners ended in 2008, when colleague david Gantt derailed the moderate Republican’s re-election bid.

During that campaign, Ramsey tried to appeal to Democrats who supported Barack Obama for president. And as Republicans,

a seaT aT THe CirCUs: Months into his first term, freshman state Rep. Nathan Ramsey has quickly learned the ropes — and stepped into the fray, signing onto controversial measures that belie his genial demeanor.

Photo by Chris Clemmons both locally and nationally, moved to the right, Ramsey mostly kept a low profile.

But in 2012, after redistricting put Reps. Patsy Keever and susan Fisher in the same district and Keever chose to run for Congress rather than oppose her fellow Democrat, Ramsey won Keever's former seat (which now covers eastern Buncombe County) by a sizable margin.

learNiNG CUrve In county government, Ramsey says he liked being a generalist, doing “a little bit of everything.” But veteran legislators in Raleigh, he tells Xpress, “remind you that you need to

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focus and specialize, because if you don't, it's going to be very hard to get bills through.”

Accordingly, Ramsey has homed in on education, particularly workforce development.

“It's hard to start from scratch and, in one session, do a really complex bill,” he notes. “But I really want to find ways to help people in one of the most stressful times in their lives: when they're getting back into the workforce. We're not the kind of state anymore where you have one job for 30 years. People are going to have five or six jobs. We need to help them get retraining.

Even with the high unemployment, there's many jobs employers say they can't find workers for.

With the money we have, we need to do that.”

Ramsey is also working with the N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition to try to find an additional $3 billion to $4 billion for infrastructure needs, stop transfers from the Highway Trust Fund, and replace the gas tax (which he wants lowered to match South Carolina's) with other revenue streams, such as an increased registration fee for vehicles.

“As people continue to downsize their vehicles, the gas-tax revenues are going to continue to decline,” he predicts. “Perhaps we could gauge the registration increase based on miles per gallon. We're a growing state, and we've got to keep up with our infrastructure or we're going to be left behind.”

Even in a deeply divided Legislature, Ramsey touts his ability to work across the aisle, something he says he learned “serving with four Democrats on the Board of Commissioners.” In particular, he continues, Rep. larry Hall, a Democratic leader, “has always been really nice to me.”

Ramsey also points to his cooperation with Fisher on things like redistricting reform, changing the rules for appointments to A-B Tech's governing board and getting more representation for the region on the UNC system's board of governors. In addition, he sees potential for cooperation on improving local emergency services.

As for the boundary between state and local government, Ramsey says he prefers it when local bills are uncontroversial. “In a perfect world, local folks could get their own agreements,” he notes. But accomplishing that, he continues, can be “challenging. I've sat in those seats.”

iNTo THe Fire But Ramsey's polite demeanor and selfdeprecating humor stand in sharp contrast to the controversy sparked by the bills he's proposed. Although much of the flak from progressives and city officials has focused on Moffitt, Ramsey has co-sponsored and vocally supported much of the same legislation, which critics say damages municipalities and tramples on local governments’ authority.

“Reasonable people can differ,” Ramsey told his audience at the CIBO breakfast, but the debates about his proposals have often turned acrimonious. For example, Asheville

“We’re not the kind of state anymore where you have one job for 30 years: People are going to have five or six jobs.

We need to help them get retraining.”

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officials and residents alike say the proposed water legislation, when combined with other GOP-backed measures, will create a budget hole that could force the city to pull the plug on everything from Saturday bus service to funding for the WNC Nature Center.

And though Ramsey has repeatedly said he wants to find ways to address Asheville’s legitimate concern about lost revenue, so far, he’s shied away from indicating how that might be done.

Local officials, meanwhile, say Ramsey's calm manner and insistence that he doesn't “want to run everything out of Raleigh” belie what they see as the devastating consequences of his actions. Given the state legislation’s likely impact on the city’s budget, Council member Marc Hunt has compared Ramsey's assertions to “negotiating with a gun to our head.” Other officials have called those bills “vindictive,” and Council member Gordon Smith said he'd like Raleigh to "take the boot off our neck.”

Ramsey maintains that the forced water merger would simply correct what he perceives as a historical misstep: Asheville's bitter 2005 divorce from the Regional Water Authority. Conceding that the move is “controversial,” the legislator, who chaired the county Board of Commissioners during that period, says: “If it could have been solved locally, it would have been. There's a point where you can't kick the can down the road anymore.”

JOINING THE CIRCUS North Carolina’s diversity makes crafting legislation a greater challenge at the state level, says Ramsey. “What works in one area may not work in another. You've got very poor, rural areas; very large urban areas; areas in between. There's a vast amount of differences. What works in Wake may not work in McDowell or Henderson.”

He also misses “sleeping in your own bed,” though he says he's finding common ground with lawmakers who share his interests or his farm background.

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taX Hike on tHe table as buncoMbe county faces tougH budget Jake frankel With property values down roughly 2.4 percent in Buncombe County, commissioners will need to raise the tax rate just to keep revenue equal to last year’s. That politically dicey prospect kept commissioners mostly mum as County Manager Wanda Greene presented a tough budget picture to them at their April 13 retreat.

Buncombe County property values were last evaluated in 2006, at the height of the building boom. In this year's revaluation, property within the Asheville city limits went up 2 percent, but elsewhere in the county, values declined — particularly in high-end developments such as the Cliffs at Walnut Cove and wealthier areas like Biltmore Forest. Those declines more than offset rising values in the city.

The "revenue neutral" tax rate would be 57.84 cents per $100 of property value — up from the current 52.5 cents, said Greene. If commissioners follow this recommendation, many Asheville residents and other areas with increased property values will have to pay more to the tax collector next year.

But a rate change wouldn't make up an estimated $2.4 million shortfall in state and federal money the county needs to pay for mandated social services, said Greene. Nor would it cover $1.2 million in operating and staffing costs for Buncombe’s new downtown court building, or roughly $928,000 for requirements from the federal Affordable Care Act, she said.

Further, several local nonprofits have asked for significantly more county funds than awarded last year, according to Greene.

And the Asheville City School system’s request for $65 million in county funds to replace the aging Isaac Dickson and Asheville Middle schools wasn’t even discussed.

But there’s no rush to make any hard decisions just yet, with so much at play in the North Carolina General Assembly, Greene said. Some pending legislation could further change the county's financial picture, but state bills don't usually shake out until May, she noted.

One pressing detail concerns the uncertain future of Western Highlands Network, which manages mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability cases in the Asheville area. Earlier this month, state officials announced that they’re terminating WHN’s Medicaid contract, effective July 31. Depending on what happens next, and what state legislators do, changes to the mental-health system could cost the county more, Greene explained.

There is one state action that could potentially help save money, she noted: A bill recently sponsored in the Statehouse by Reps. Nathan Ramsey and Tim Moffitt would let the county consolidate parks and recreation facilities with Asheville; if passed, it would allow the county to set a special tax to fund related projects, and

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Mulling it over: Commissioners are dealing with lower property values and increased funding needs as they consider Buncombe County’s budget.

Photo by Max Cooper it could help reduce costs. But the consolidation proposal requires more study, she said.

Greene said she plans to present a more comprehensive budget proposal to the commissioners in May. Meanwhile, the city of Asheville faces its own budget shortfall and is also considering raising the property tax rate — potentially giving a double whammy to those residents whose values went up. City officials are currently weighing the options and holding a series of community meetings on the matter.

buncoMbe coMMissioners give final approval to lgbt discriMination ban

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees of Buncombe County gained another safeguard against discrimination on April 16.

Commissioners gave final approval to adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the county’s list of protected classes.

It was commissioners second vote on the measure. On April 3, they voted 4-3 to adopt it, but changes to Buncombe’s personnel policy require a second vote before taking effect. A similar proposal failed to win approval last year, but all the commissioners who opposed it are no longer on the board.

The second tally fell along the same partisan lines as commissioners’ first vote: Democrats david Gantt, ellen Frost, Holly Jones and Brownie Newman voted for it; Republicans Joe Belcher, Mike Fryar and david King opposed.

But this time, there was very little discussion.

“I think all of us have talked extensively about this” in the past, noted Gantt. There was no public hearing, and residents declined to discuss it during the commissioner’s general public-comment period.

Immediately after the April 16 vote, Campaign for Southern Equality, a local LGBT advocacy group, sent out a press release praising the move: “Buncombe County has taken another important step towards equality by protecting LGBT county employees from discrimination in the workplace,” said Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, executive director, in the release.

“A clear majority of Americans believe LGBT people should be protected from employment discrimination. Unfortunately, however, state law in North Carolina still allows for a person to be fired simply for being LGBT. Until the day our state acts to treat all people equally, we hope that more counties will pass policies like this.”

Four other North Carolina counties (Durham, Guilford, Mecklenburg and Orange) provide employment protection on the basis of “sexual orientation.” Durham, Mecklenburg and Orange also offer employment protection on the basis of “gender identity,” according to the Campaign for Southern Equality.

Although it’s unclear if Buncombe County employees have been discriminated against, LGBT people experience high rates of harassment in the general workforce, according to the Center for American Progress. On average, one in five public-sector LGBT employees report workplace discrimination.

The Buncombe County personnel change follows March 19 action to extend employee benefits to both same- and opposite-sex domestic partners. That vote also fell along party lines, with Democrats in support and Republicans against.

buncoMbe coMMissioners on tHe HoriZon The commissioners didn't take any votes at the budget retreat. But they discussed several other issues that they're likely to act on over the year, such as: • Strengthening zoning rules in the 80 percent of the county that's currently designated for open use, which imposes very few restrictions on landowners. Board Chair david Gantt pushed the idea, noting: "I've never advocated for urban zoning — we're a rural county — but we need something other than open zoning."

He urged the board to take action before a large scale "inappropriate development" occurs. "I just want us to be proactive," he said.

• Requiring more oversight and funding caps for local nonprofits that receive county funding.

Commissioner Joe Belcher said that Buncombe needs new rules to hold such organizations "more accountable." He added, "I think it would help them in the long run by forcing them to look for other sources of income in the community."

• Launching a "Buncombe County Energy Independence Initiative" that would commit the county government to reduce its carbon emissions by 2 percent per year until it reaches a total reduction of 80 percent. Proposed by Commissioner Brownie Newman, the measure would apply only to county government operations, but the hope is that private organizations "will follow the county's example of forward-looking decision making."

• Working with the city of Asheville to provide a "Voluntary Conservation Density Bonus"

that gives developers incentives for high-density urban building and rural land preservation.

Gantt proposed the initiative, but Commissioner david King cautioned, "I want a lot of input from the business community before we go forward with anything like that. … I like the concept. I just wonder about unintended consequences."

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• Coordinating with the sheriff's department and county school system to increase student safety.

• Creating a support system or team that helps private-property owners clean up graffiti.

• Hosting special community meetings in each commissioner district across the county. "I think it's important to go where we don't usually go," Commissioner ellen Frost said. "People don't feel like they're being heard."

Jake Frankel can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 115, or jfrankel@mountainx.com.

tHe race for city council laces up Election season is underway for Asheville City Council.

So far, a number of contenders have announced that they’ll run: Vice Mayor esther Manheimer and former Asheville Risk Management Director John Miall will aim for the mayor’s seat (current Mayor Terry Bellamy departs and will take another shot at beating Rep. Patrick McHenry for a seat in Congress).

Meanwhile, current Council member Gordon smith has announced he will run for his second term, as will fellow member Cecil Bothwell. Retired Coleman CEO Gwen Wisler recently announced that she will run for Council as well.

Four seats are up for grabs, with elections to be held this November. Council elections alternate every two years, so Jan davis, Chris Pelly and Marc Hunt won’t be up for re-election or departure until 2015. — Margaret Williams

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calendar categories community events & workshops / social & shared-interest groups / government & politics / seniors & retirees / animals / technology / business & careers / volunteering / health programs / support groups / helplines / sports groups & activities / kids / spirituality / arts / spoken & written word / festivals & gatherings / music / theater / comedy / film / dance / auditions & call to artists Calendar for april 24 - May 2, 2013 Unless otherwise stated, events take plaCe in asheville, and phone nUMbers are in the 828 area Code. day-by-day Calendar is online Want to find out everything that's happening today -- or tomorrow, or any day of the week? Go to mountainx.com/events. weekday abbreviations: SU = Sunday, MO = Monday, TU = Tuesday, WE = Wednesday, TH = Thursday, FR = Friday, SA = Saturday

aniMals asheville hUMane soCiety 14 Forever Friend Lane. Info: ashevillehumane.org or 761-2001.

• WE (4/24), 6-7pm & SA (4/27), 9-10am - A "Pooch Essentials" class

invites volunteers to participate in hands-on activities with dogs and puppies. Volunteers must attend orientation prior to class. Info and registration: volunteer@ashevillehumane.org. --- 7-8pm - "Feline Fundamentals" class. Info and registration: volunteer@ashevillehumane. org.

• 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS, 11am-3pm - Pet adoption will be held at Pet Supplies Plus, 1856 Hendersonville Road. brother wolf aniMal resCUe 31 Glendale Ave. Info: bwar.org or 505-3440.

• WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 10am-1pm - Brother Wolf Animal Rescue invites the public to take adoptable dogs on local hikes through the Outward Hounds program. Free.

• SA (4/27), noon-4pm - Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will host pet adoptions in the parking lot of Dancing Bear Toys, 518 Kenilworth Road. Info: bwar.org.

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Due to the abundance of great things to do in our area, we only have the space in print to focus on timely events. Our print calendar now covers an eight-day range. For a complete directory of all Community Calendar groups and upcoming events, please visit www.mountainx. com/events.

In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must cost no more than $40 to attend and be sponsored by and/or benefit a nonprofit. If an event benefits a business, it’s a paid listing.

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black and white and awesome all over: Break out your best colorless attire for the YWCA of Asheville’s Black and White Gala on Thursday, May 2. Expect high energy dance music by Westsound, a silent auction and local food to benefit the YWCA’s good work in the community. (pg. 18)

CoMMUnity partnership for pets • 4th SATURDAYS, 10am-1pm Community Partnership for Pets will sell low-cost spay/neuter vouchers at Tractor Supply Company, 115 Four Seasons Mall, Suite A, Hendersonville. free spay voUChers • The Humane Alliance offers free spay services for female felines.

Pick up a Dudley Fund voucher at Humane Alliance, Pet Harmony, BWAR, Friends 2 Ferals or Asheville Humane Society. Info and appointment: humanealliance.org or 2522079.

other parrot activities at the Cary Towne Center Mall, 1105 Walnut St. Free. Info: phoenixlanding.org/events. pet loss sUpport GroUp • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - A support group for anyone who has lost a pet or is anticipating the death of a pet will be held at 21 Edwin Place.

Free. Info: 258-3229.

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fUrever friends • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 10am5pm - Furever Friends Animal Rescue Network and Sanctuary will host feline adoption events at Petco, 825 Brevard Road. Info: 398-4943.

191 Lyman St., #310. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon-4pm or by appointment. Info: 310art.com or 776-2716.

• Through TU (4/30) - Morphogenesis, a juried show of works by National Association of Women in the Arts members.

parrot aviaries and play areas • SA (4/27), 10am - Nyla Copp will share creative ideas for aviaries and

5 walnUt wine bar 5 Walnut St. Info: 5walnut.com.

• Through TU (4/30) - Echoes, works

by Maryanne Pappano and Brian Monteleone. aMeriCan folk art and fraMinG Oui-Oui Gallery is located at 64 Biltmore Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: amerifolk.com or 281-2134.

• Through WE (4/24) - Flowers in Waiting.

• Through SU (4/28) - Face and Traditional Jugs: Living Southern Cultural Icons. art at asU Exhibits take place at Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, unless otherwise noted. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., noon-8pm. Donations accepted.

Info: tcva.org or 262-7338.

• Through SA (8/3) - Victor Ekpuk: Drawing Memories will be on display in Gallery B and Mayer Gallery's West Wing.

• Through SA (6/1) - A group exhibition of Polish artists will be on display

in the Main Gallery, East Wing.

• Through SA (8/3) - Negotiation of the Secret Society Cloth: An Exploration of Ukara will be on display in Gallery A and Mayer Gallery's West Wing.

• Through SA (8/3) - The BFA senior studio exhibition will be on display in the Community Gallery's East Wing.

• Through SA (8/17) - Works by Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition winners will be on display in the Mezzanine Gallery's East Wing. art at brevard ColleGe Exhibits are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: brevard.edu/art or 8848188.

• Through MO (5/6) - A senior art exhibition will be on display in the Spiers Gallery.

• Through FR (4/26) - A regional high school art exhibition will be on display in the Mezzanine Gallery.

art at UnCa Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted.

Info: unca.edu.

• FR (4/26), 4-7pm & SA (4/27), 10am-1pm - The spring ceramics and art sale will be held in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery.

• FR (4/26), 11am-5pm - The OLLI Art Bazaar will feature painting, photography, jewelry and textiles in the Reuter Center. art at wCU Exhibits on display in the Fine Art Museum, unless otherwise noted.

Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Thurs., 10am7pm. Free, but donations welcome.

Info: fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or 227-3591.

• Through FR (5/3) - Juried student exhibition.

• Through FR (5/10) - Critology: Considering the Art of the Critic/ Curator. artetUde Gallery 89 Patton Ave. Winter hours: Tues.Thurs., 10am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 10am7pm. By appointment. Info: artetudegallery.com or 252-1466.

• Through MO (5/6) - Flesh and Vapor, works by Robert Asman. asheville area arts CoUnCil Gallery 346 Depot St. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm.

Info: ashevillearts.com or 258-0710.

• Through SA (4/27) - Photography by Erin Brethauer.

• FRIDAYS, 9-11am - Artist business brainstorming sessions will feature one-on-one opportunities for artist entrepreneurs. Free or by donation.

Call to confirm dates. asheville art MUseUM Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted.

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: ashevilleart.org or 253-3227.

• Through SU (7/21) - The Well-Made World, featuring craft objects from the permanent collection, will be on display in the Holden Community Gallery.

• Through SU (6/9) - The Philadelphia Story: Contemporary Figurative Work Drawn from the Academy will be on display in the North Wing.

• Through SU (6/23) - Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer will be on display in the North Wing.

• Through SU (9/1) - A Sense of Balance: The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar. asheville bookworks 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., 1-4pm.

Info: ashevillebookworks.com or

255-8444.

• Through FR (4/26) - After You, works by Stephen Pittelkow and Alyssa C. Salomon.

• MO (4/29) through SA (6/29) Homegrown Alphabets, a juried letterpress exhibit. bella vista art Gallery 14 Lodge St. Winter hours: Mon., Wed.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Info: bellavistaart.com or 768-0246.

• Through TU (4/30) - Works by Tim Pfeiffer (landscapes), Nicora Gangi (pastel) and Angelique Brickner (sculpture). blaCk MoUntain Center for the arts 225 W. State St., Black Mountain.

Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Info: BlackMountainArts.org or 669-0930.

• Through FR (4/26) - Strings and Threads: Art Quilts by Stephanie Wilds, Musical Themes and Others.

• SU (4/28), 1 & 4pm - Pinhole Camera Day invites the public to create lens-less photography.

Pinhole cameras will be available; one photo per photographer will be posted to pinholeday.org. Free. Info: ThroughThePinhole.weebly.com or blackmountainarts.org. blaCk MoUntain ColleGe MUseUM + arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College. Tues. & Wed., noon-4pm; Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm.

Info: blackmountaincollege.org or 350-8484.

• Through SA (6/1) - No Ideas but in Things, works by Black Mountain College alumnus John Urbain. blaCkbird fraMe & art 365 Merrimon Ave. Mon.-Fri., 10am6pm; Sat., 10am-3pm. Info: 225-3117.

• WE (5/1) through FR (5/31) - Works by members of the Appalachian Pastel Society. blUe spiral 1 38 Biltmore Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10am6pm, and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: bluespiral1.com or 251-0202.

• Through SA (5/25) - Works

by Mitchell Lonas, Olena Nebuchadnezzar and Ward H. Nichols.

• Through SA (5/25) - New works

by Peter Alberice (painting), Charles W. Goolsby (painting), Bryant Holsenbeck (mixed media), Jan Lee (ceramics), Michael Poness (ceramics) and David Sengel (wood). brevard foUrth friday • 4th FRIDAYS, 5-9pm - Brevard's Fourth Friday Gallery Walk will feature extended gallery and business hours throughout town. Info: artsofbrevard. org or 884-2787.

Castell photoGraphy 2C Wilson Alley. Wed.-Fri., noon-6pm; Sat., noon-7pm, or by appointment.

Info: castellphotography.com or 2551188.

• Through FR (5/31) - Photography by Gerald Slota.

Center for Craft, Creativity

and desiGn Located at the Kellogg Conference Center, 11 Broyles Road in Hendersonville. Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm.

Info: craftscreativitydesign.org or 890-2050.

• Through FR (5/31) - Spoon/Fed, art inspired by "the archetype of the spoon."

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flood Gallery The Phil Mechanic Building, 109 Roberts St. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm.

Info: floodgallery.org or 254-2166.

• Through SA (5/25) - End of Empire, works by Margaret Curtis.

Bellagio Everyday is proud to host Sympli — an innovative approach to women’s fashion.

folk art Center MP 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Open daily from 9am-6pm. Info: craftguild.org or 298-7928.

• Through TU (5/7) - Works by Marti Mocahbee (clay) and Bernie Rowell (mixed media).

Sympli offers more than 60 solid colors and limitless silhouettes. Luxury jersey knit styles are mindful of all body shapes sizes 2 to 18.

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Gallery 86 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. Mon.Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: haywoodarts. org.

• Through SA (4/27) - Works by Blue Ridge Watermedia Society members.

Grand boheMian Gallery Located at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village, 11 Boston Way. Mon.-Thur., 10am-7pm; Fri.Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 10am-5pm.

Info: bohemianhotelasheville.com or 505-2949.

• Through FR (5/31) - Before Night, works by Stefan Horik.

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art at Mars hill ColleGe Weizenblatt Gallery: Mon.-Fri., 9am5pm. Info: mhc.edu.

• Through TH (5/9) - A senior art exhibit will be on display in the Weizenblatt Gallery.

• Through WE (5/8) - An exhibit of playing cards will be on display in the Renfro Library.

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haen Gallery 52 Biltmore Ave. Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 10am-6pm; Tues. & Sat., 11am6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: thehaengallery.com or 254-8577.

• SA (4/27) through SA (5/25) - Dual Nature, works by Stephen Pentak and Kathryn Kolb.

• SA (4/27), 5:30-7:30pm - Opening reception. handMade in aMeriCa Located at 125 S. Lexington Ave. Info: handmadeinamerica.org or 252-0121.

• Through SU (6/30) - Breaking Ground: Innovative Craft. haywood CoUnty arts CoUnCil Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC's Gallery 86, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. Hours: Mon.Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: haywoodarts. org or 452-0593.

• WE (5/1) through MO (5/27) - Under the Sea, works by Dr. John Highsmith. kathleen's Gallery 66 E. Main St., Saluda. Info: 749-2640.

• FR (4/26) & SA (4/27) - Dog on It, sculptures of dogs.

• FR (4/26), 5-8pm - Opening reception.

MoUntain heritaGe Center On the ground floor of Western Carolina University's Robinson Administration Building. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm; Thurs., 8am-7pm. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: 2277129 or wcu.edu/mhc.

• Through TU (5/14) - Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons.

This Saturday, April 27, 4pm: meet Artisan Soap Maker, Vonda Kay. Enchanted Wilderness is pleased to announce our “Meet The Artist’s” series, beginning this Saturday.

Enchanted Wilderness says a big “Thank You!” to the Asheville Police Department for their help and support! We appreciate you!

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pottery CliniCs • SATURDAYS through (5/25), 1pm - Odyssey Clayworks, 236 Clingman Ave., hosts weekly clinics on topics like slip decoration, loading a kiln, mixing glaze and more. Free. See website for weekly topic. Info: odysseyceramicarts.com or 285-0210. pUsh skate shop & Gallery Located at 25 Patton Ave. Mon.Thurs., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am7pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Info: pushtoyproject.com or 225-5509.

• Through SA (4/27) - Pointer: The Doubting Thomas, works by Larry Turner. skyUka fine art 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and by appointment. Info: skyukafineart.com or 817-3783.

• Through FR (4/26) - Block House Equestrian. swannanoa valley fine arts leaGUe Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 West State St., Black Mountain.

Thurs.-Sat., 11am-3pm. Info: svfal. info@gmail.com or svfal.org.

• Through MO (4/29) - Limited Palette, Unlimited Possibilities, works featuring no more than three pigments. the JUnCtion 348 Depot St. Info: thejunctionasheville.com or 225-3497.

• Through SU (5/12) - Boundless. On display during restaurant hours. transylvania CoMMUnity arts CoUnCil Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am4:30pm. Info: artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787.

• Through FR (5/3) - Transylvania County student art show. trUe blUe art sUpply 30 Haywood St. Mon.-Sat., 10am7pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: trueblueartsupply.com.

• Through TU (4/30) - Works by Bob Martin and Betty Carlson.

art/craft fairs paris of the soUth flea Market • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 8am3pm - The Paris of the South Flea Market will feature a "gypsy-style" market including handmade clothes, jewelry, art, food trucks and live music. Held at U.S. 70 at Lytle Cove Road. Free to attend. Info: avl.mx/s5. the little flea • SATURDAYS, 3-7pm - The Little Flea will feature produce and "handselected fare and wares" behind Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Road. Free to attend. Info: littleflea. org. weaverville art safari • SA (4/27) & SU (4/28), 10am-6pm - More than 30 artists will open their studios for the Weaverville Art Safari, a self-guided studio tour that features demonstrations and door prizes. Art

leaf sChools and streets • WEDNESDAYS, 5-7pm - Wine tasting and jazz music, to benefit leaf schools and streets, will be held at 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St. $5 suggested donation. Info: theleaf.org or Jocelyn@theLEAF.org.

includes pottery, glass, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, paintings, fiber art and more. Free. Info and map: weavervilleartsafari.com.

• FR (4/26), 7-9pm - A preview party will be held at Weaverville Town Hall, featuring door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a silent auction $10.

Info: weavervilleartsafari.com.

paws on parade walk-athon • SA (4/27), 9-11am - Paws on Parade Walk-a-Thon, to benefit Mission hospital's paws on a Mission pet therapy program, will be held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road.

Fundraising goals vary. Info: pam. hardin@msj.org or 213-9272.

auditions & call to artists all seasons Craft show • Through FR (5/3) - The All Seasons Craft Show will accept applications from crafters through May 3. Info: 384-1226.

shoppinG benefit • SU (4/28), 1-5pm - Ten Thousand Villages, 303 Lookout Road, Montreat, will donate 15 percent of the day's sales to abCCM steadfast house. Info: 669-1406.

art on Main • Through SA (6/1) - Art on Main will accept applications from artists through June 1. Info: acofhc.org.

sprinG tea CereMony • SU (4/28), 11am-3pm - A traditional Japanese Matcha tea ceremony, to benefit Great tree Zen temple, will be held at Dobra Tea, 78 N. Lexington Ave. By donation. Info: dobrateanc.com.

asheville art in the park • Through SA (6/1) - Regional artists are invited to apply for Asheville Art in the Park through June 1. Held Saturdays in June and October in Pack Square Park. Info: AshevilleArtinthePark.com.

sUiCide prevention walk • SU (4/28), 11am - An “Out of the Darkness” suicide prevention walk, to benefit the american foundation for suicide prevention, will be held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road.

Participants are encouraged to bring photos of loved ones lost to suicide for a memorial. Donations accepted.

Info: campuswalks.org.

battle of the bands • Through WE (5/1) - Battle of the Bands, to benefit Give to the Music, will accept submissions from local groups through May 1. Info: givetothemusic.org. birdhoUse bash • Through SA (4/27) - Birdhouse submissions will be accepted for the Birdhouse Bash through april 27.

Info: 476-4231. blaCk MoUntain arts and Crafts show • Through WE (5/1) - The Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show will accept applications from crafters through May 1. Info: olddepot.org. brevard fine arts and Crafts showCase • Through SA (6/1) - The Transylvania Community Arts Council will accept applications for Brevard's fine arts and crafts showcase through June 1. Info: tcarts@comporium.net or 884-2787. friends of the river awards • Through SA (6/15) - The Land-of-Sky Regional Council will accept nominations for the Friends of the River award through June 15. Info: annie@ landofsky.org. hill hoUse bed and breakfast • ONGOING - Hill House Bed and Breakfast seeks artists to exhibit in its Hideaway Gallery guestroom. No fees or commissions. No phone calls please. Info: hillhousebb.com or info@ hillhousebb.com.

JaCk of hearts • ONGOING - Jack of Hearts Pub and Restaurant seeks works by local artists. Info: marketing@laughingseed. com or (510) 856-8587.

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craft in the jungle: No pith helmet is required to track down the best art in the foothills. The Weaverville Art Safari will showcase some of the region’s most creative artists and fine crafters at an open studio tour April 27-28. (pg. 18)

lake eden arts festival • Through SA (6/15) - LEAF will accept applications from handcraft artists for its fall festival through June 15. Info: theleaf.com.

MoUntain heritaGe day • Through FR (5/3) - Mountain Heritage Day will accept applications from crafters through May 3. Info: mountainheritageday.com. new opportUnity sChool for woMen • Through WE (5/1) - New Opportunity School for Women at Lees-McRae College works to improve the lives of low-income women. Applications for this summer’s free three-week residential program will be accepted through May 1. Info: lmc.edu/nosw or 898-8905. the biG Crafty • Through SA (5/18) - The Big Crafty will accept applications from independent crafters through May 18. Info: thebigcrafty.com. twin rivers Media festival • Through MO (5/6) - Twin Rivers Media Festival will accept film entries in animation, feature, narrative, documentary and other categories through May 6. Info: twinriversmediafestival.com.

benefits are yoU sMarter than an eleMentary stUdent?

• TH (4/25), 6-8pm - "Are You Smarter Than an Elementary Student?," to benefit Children first/Communities in schools, will quiz teams of three on geography, math, history and other subjects. Held in A-B Tech's Ferguson Auditorium. $300 team of three/$5 to attend. Info: childrenfirstbc.org or 259-9717. blaCk and white Gala • TH (5/2), 6:30pm - The Black and White Gala, to benefit the ywCa of asheville, will feature music by Westsound, a silent auction and food from local restaurants. Festive black and white attire encouraged. Held at Crowne Plaza Expo Center, 1 Resort Drive. $50. Info: ywcaofasheville.org or 254-7206, ext. 207. book and Media sale • FR (4/26) & SA (4/27), 10am-3pm - Sarge's Animal Rescue will host a book and media sale featuring "books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and all things media related." 256 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville.

Info: sargeandfriends.org.

broadway's next h!t MUsiCal • SA (4/27), 8:30pm - Broadway's Next H!T Musical, to benefit diana wortham theatre, will feature improvised comedy, music, a red carpet, food and drink. Held at 2 SW Pack Square. Dessert reception at 7:30pm. $75 with reception/$50 performance only. Info: dwtheatre.com. dininG oUt for life • TH (4/25) - Local restaurants will donate a portion of the day's proceeds to Dining Out for Life, a benefit for the western north Carolina aids project. Info and locations: wncap.org/dofl. frenCh broad river aCadeMy • TH (5/2), 6:30-9pm - An auction, to benefit french broad river academy, will be held at Pink Dog Creative Studio, 342 Depot St. Info: fbriveracademy.org.

JUMble sale • SA (4/27), 8:30am-3pm Metropolitan Community Church sacred Journey, 135 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, will hold a yard sale in its parking lot. Proceeds benefit the church's outreach services. Info: mccsacredjourney.org or 693-9110.

the Cantina GivebaCk • Through SU (6/30) - The Cantina Fresh Mex and Tequila Bar, 10 Biltmore Plaza, will donate a portion of proceeds to Children first/Cis. Restaurant prices vary. Info: childrenfirstbc.org or biltmorevillage.com/ cantina.

• TH (5/2), 5-7pm - An opening reception for local artist Lynne Harty will be held in conjunction with the fundraiser. the leGaCy rUn • SA (4/27), 7:30am - The Legacy Run, to benefit inheritance of hope, will include a 15K, 5K and kids' 1/2 mile fun run departing from Brevard College. $30-$55/$10 for fun run. Info and registration: InheritanceOfHope. org. walk a Mile in her shoes • SA (4/27), 11am - Walk a Mile in her Shoes, to benefit our voiCe and community efforts to stop sexual violence, will depart from City/County Plaza, downtown Asheville. Men may purchase high heal shoes at Hip Replacements, 72 N. Lexington Ave. $15. Info: walkamileasheville.org. wnC Chefs ChallenGe • TUESDAYS through (5/7), 6:30pm - The WNC Chefs Challenge pits the area's top chefs against each other for the title of Best Chef in WNC. Proceeds benefit eliada homes.

Held at Chestnut, 48 Biltmore Ave. $49 includes dinner. Info: ashevillewineandfood.com or info@ashevillewineandfood.com.

classes, Meetings & events new to asheville? (pd.) A great opportunity for women new to the area to make lasting friends, explore the surroundings and enrich their lives. Contact us! ashevillenewcomersclub.com annUal aUCtion at Unity Mills river (pd.) Friday April 26. 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd. Free Admission.

Silent auction/concert 7:00-8:30pm.

Live auction 8:30-?. New/Nearly New/Antiques. 891-8700. www.unitync.net/auction five eleMents of healinG danCe (pd.) Five Elements of Healing Dance, April 27at Earthaven Ecovillage, with Michelle Dionne, 10am-5pm, $75 includes lunch. Explore elements that move easily for you, and how to use dance to bring about more balance.

Call 828 669-7053 or register online at www.culturesedge.net. addison farMs vineyard (pd.) Spring is here. Join us Saturday, April 27 from 3-6pm at Addison Farms Vineyard for our very first BUD BREAK BASH! We will have acoustic and bluegrass music, specialty food available to purchase, and of course… our wine! 4005 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester NC 28748 and addisonfarms.net '80s proM • SA (4/27), 7-10pm - Parkway Playhouse will host an '80s prom featuring dancing, games, music videos, karaoke and more. Held at Burnsville Town Center, 6 S. Main St. '80s clothes encouraged. $18. Info: parkwayplayhouse.com or 682-4285. antiqUe Car and MotorCyCle show • SA (4/27), 10am-2pm - An antique car and vintage motorcycle show will feature music, crafts, food and antique vehicles. Held throughout Seventh Avenue, Hendersonville.

Free. Info: 674-3067. asheville professional sinGles Free to attend and join. Info: meetup. com/Asheville-Professional-Singles.

• SA (4/27), 10:45am - A singles hike to Looking Glass Rock will meet at the trail head. Bring water, a snack and lunch.

• WE (5/1), 6:30pm - Singles will meet for bowling and beer at Sky-Lanes, 1477 Patton Ave. $2 for shoes; $2 per game. asheville radiCal Mental health ColleCtive • TUESDAYS, 4:30pm - This "radical mental health community for those who experience self/world in ways that are often diagnosed as psychiatric disorders" meets for social time and discussion at the Vendor's Lounge in The Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. Info: radmadasheville@theicarusproject.net. astronoMy ClUb of

asheville

Info, cost and schedule of workshops and performances: ashevillebutoh. com.

• 1st THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - The Astronomy Club of Asheville meets in UNCA's Reuter Center. See website for stargazing events. $20 per year.

Info: astroasheville.org.

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brevard ColleGe visitation day • SA (4/27), 10am-2pm - Brevard College invites high school students to learn more about the college at visitation day. Held throughout campus. Free. Info and registration: 884-8332.

hard-to-reCyCle ColleCtion • SA (4/27), 8am-1pm - A hard-torecycle collection will accept plastic, styrofoam, electronics, books, batteries, cooking oil and more at Asheville City Market, 161 S. Charlotte St. Free. Info: ashevillegreenworks.org.

diversity ConferenCe • TH (4/25), 8:30am-2pm - Buncombe County and the City of Asheville will present a diversity conference on the "benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce." Held in UNCA's Sherrill Center. $25. Info: avl.mx/s4.

healthCare Goes solar • WE (4/24), 4:30pm - All-States Medical Supply will host a tour of its more than 400 solar panels and provide information about solar energy during a presentation at 221 Old Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.

Free. Info and registration: healthcaregoessolar.eventbrite.com.

firestorM Cafe & books Located at 48 Commerce St. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: firestormcafe.com or 255-8115.

• MO (4/29), 7pm - A discussion about race, gender and orientation.

Golden leaf • MO (4/29), 1-3:30pm - The Cherokee County/Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative forum will meet at Tri-County Community College, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy. Free. Info: pcabe@ goldenleaf.org or 888-684-8404.

--- 5:30-8:30pm - A meeting of the Swain County chapter will be held at the Business Training Center, 45 East Ridge Road, Bryson City. Info: pcabe@goldenleaf.org or 888-6848404. interseCtions Craft ClUb • TH (4/25), 6pm - The Intersections Craft Club will offer a class on needle felting at the Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square. Info, cost and registration: 257-4530. sister helen preJean • FR (4/26) - 2:30pm - Sister Helen Prejean will present “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States" in UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium. Free. --- 8pm - The play Dead Man Walking will be performed concert style by the Modern American Music Project in Lipinsky Auditorium in conjunction with Prejean's talk. $25-$40. tmamp.org/ productions.html or cesap.unca.edu. the MeGaphone proJeCt • WE (5/1) through FR (5/3) - LEAF Schools and Streets will present The Megaphone Project, featuring "an interactive sound field and an installation that allows people to discover a game of sound and physical play."

Presented at Wesley Grant Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston St. Free. Info: theleaf.com. veterans for peaCe Info: vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot. com.

• TH (5/2), 6:30pm - Veterans for Peace will meet at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St.

sierra ClUb MeetinG • WE (5/1), 7pm - The Sierra Club will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place, to discuss how DuPont State Forest was protected from private development. Free. Info: wenoca.org.

green it up: Celebrate spring with the Greening Up the Mountains festival in downtown Sylva on Saturday, April 27. Keep your eye out for traditional crafts, regional bands, activities for kids and sustainable living presentations. (pg. 20)

vintaGe MotorCyCle show • SA (4/27), 1-7pm - The Meltdown Vintage Motorcycle Show will feature more than 200 motorcycles, vendors, local food and beer and music by The Krektones and Pleasure Chest. Held at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Free.

Info: avl.mx/sg. western Carolina aMateUr radio soCiety • 1st THURSDAYS, 7pm - The Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society meets monthly at the West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road. $20 for year-long membership; meetings free to attend. Info: wcars.org, 254-0513 or wd4cnz@charter.net. western north Carolina Carvers • SU (4/28), 1:30-4pm - The Western North Carolina Carvers will host a meeting at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. Bring tools and something to carve. Meeting will focus on chip carving. Info and cost: 665-8273. woMen withoUt doCUMentation Collaboration MeetinG • WE (4/24), 6-7:30pm - "Filling the Gap for Women Without Documentation" will meet to discuss ways to "generate awareness and meet the needs of immigrant women" at Children First/CIS Family Resource Center at Emma, 37 Brickyard Road. Free. Info: childrenfirstbc.org.

stUdio Zahiya (pd.) Studio Zahiya, Downtown Dance Classes Monday 7:00-9pm • Bellydance 1 Tuesday 9-10am Hip Hop Booty Shakin Workout • 4-5pm Girls' Bellydance • 7-8pm West African Drumming • 8-9pm West African Dance • Wednesday7:30-9 Bellydance 2 • Thursday 9-10am Bellydance Workout • 4-5pm Kids Hip Hop • 6-7pm Bollywood • 8-9pm Hip Hop • Sunday 2-3pm BellyFit • 3-4pm FaithGirl. • $12 for 60 minute classes.

90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. www. studiozahiya.com :: 828.242.7595

coMedy CoMedy open MiC • FRIDAYS, 8pm - Hosted by Bar of Soap, 333 Merrimon Ave. Info: 255-7710 or facebook.com/comedybarofsoap. disClaiMer CoMedy • FRIDAYS, 8-9:30pm - Disclaimer Comedy presents weekly stand-up at Elaine's Piano Bar in the Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Free. Info: disclaimercomedy.com. disClaiMer stand-Up open MiC • WEDNESDAYS, 9pm - Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge open mic will be held at the Dirty South Lounge, 41 N. Lexington Ave. Free. Info: DisclaimerComedy.com. sliCe of life CoMedy • TH (4/25), 9pm - Stand-up comedy and booked open mic will include free snacks, drink specials and a raffle for charity. Held at Pulp, below the Orange Peel, 103 Hilliard Ave. $5.

Info and booking: sliceoflifecomedy@ gmail.com.

dance beGinner swinG danCinG lessons (pd.) 4 week series starts first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm. $12/week per person. • No partner necessary. Eleven on Grove, downtown Asheville. Details: www. swingasheville.com

asheville ballrooM danCe Asheville Event Centre, 991 Sweeten Creek Road. Info: ashevilleballroom. net or 274-8320, unless otherwise noted.

• WE (4/24), 8-8:50pm - Salsa lesson. $10.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-10:30pm "Mostly Swing Dance Party" with DJ Phil Noland and Sonny Coren. $5.

Info: 777-7445.

• TH (4/25), 8-8:50pm - Bachata lesson. $10.

• SA (4/27), 8-11pm - Saturday evening ballroom dance featuring the Heather Masterton Quartet and DJ Sonny Day. $10.

• MONDAYS, 8:30-10:30pm - "Mostly Country Dance Party" with DJ Phil Noland and Sonny Coren. $5. Info: 777-7445. bUtoh festival • TH (4/25) through SU (4/28) - The Butoh Festival will feature international, national and local Butoh artists. Held at the BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., and other locations.

transition blaCk MoUntain • SU (4/28), 6-9pm - Transition Black Mountain will host a potluck to discuss alternative energy, food security and "life after the era of cheap fuel" at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. Bring a dish to share.

Free. Info: 669-6642 or 669-0027.

festivals all Go west • SA (4/27), noon-2am - All Go West will celebrate West Asheville with music, beer, food and entertainment throughout the day. Held in and outside Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road. Free/$30 VIP food and beer tasting. Info: allgowest.com.

Children’s day festival and bUsiness expo • SU (4/28), noon-6pm - The Children’s Day Festival and Business Expo will feature games, raffles, dance contests and home-cooked Latin food. Held at Jackson Park, 801 Glover St., Hendersonville. Free. Info: 693-1981. earth day MaCrobiotiC potlUCk • SU (4/28), 5:30pm - A vegan, macrobiotic Earth Day potluck will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place.

Bring four servings and a card listing all ingredients. $5. Info: ljstanchich@ mindspring.com or 299-8657. earth stewardship day • SA (4/27), 9am-4pm - Earth Stewardship Day will feature handson environmental activities, followed by a picnic and music. Hosted by ECO at BRCC. Rain date: May 4.

Info, registration and exact location: eco-wnc.org.

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out of the shadows and onto the stage What: One-act play competition to benefit MemoryCare.

Where: Grace Centre, 495 Cardinal Road, Mills River.

When: Saturday, May 4, 7 p.m. Reception at 6:15 p.m. $15 includes refreshments. Info: 274-4801, ext. 2249. Leave a message with ticket requests.

Why: Dementia and memory issues are often hidden from view. Discovering that a loved one is suffering from memory-impairment can be devastating news that family members may not be eager to share. MemoryCare has spent the past 13 years bringing such issues to the forefront while providing assessment, treatment and support for memory-impaired individuals in our region.

MemoryCare gathered together some of the country's most creative and passionate playwrights for an evening of original one-act plays that highlight dementia issues. The organization sorted through 91 submissions to find three scripts that tell honest and compelling stories about what it's like to love someone with memory loss.

On Saturday, May 4, the top three plays will be performed in front of a live audience. These staged readings mark the premiere of each work, and while the productions will feature limited props and costumes, the emotions will speak volumes. Be a part of this exploration of memory, family and hope while supporting MemoryCare's vital work in the community.

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sprinG festival at the farM

• SA (4/27), 8-11am - An Earth Day flea market will be held at SunTrust Bank, 200 N.C. 9, Black Mountain.

Prices vary. Info: 669-2052.

• SA (4/27), 10am-4pm - Spring Festival at Historic Johnson Farm will feature activities for kids, crafts, food, tours, entertainment and tractor rides. Held at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. $6/$4 students/preschoolers free. Info: historicjohnsonfarm.org or 891-6585.

GreeninG Up the MoUntains • SA (4/27), 10am-5pm - Greening Up the Mountains festival will feature heritage crafts, music, activities for kids, dancing and a youth talent show at Main and Mill Streets, Sylva. Free.

Info: GreeningUpTheMountains. com or 506-3419. lake lUre sprinG flinG festival • SA (4/27), 11am-3pm - The Lake Lure Spring Fling Festival will feature carnival games, activities for kids, a cake eating contest and toga run.

Held at Morse Park Meadows, 2926 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure. Free to attend/$20 5K. Info: avl.mx/s8. poetry for earth day • SA (4/27), 7-9pm - "Earth Poetry for Earth Day," a reading by Stephen Wing, will be held at Firestorm Cafe, 48 Commerce St. Open mic will follow. $5 donation to the Dogwood Alliance. Info: firestormcafe.com or 255-8115. sprinG faMily festival • SU (4/28), 4-6pm - Featuring pony rides, inflatables, yard games, crafts, live music, artisans, door prizes and concessions at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St. Held rain or shine.

Free. Info: fbca.net.

sprinG into the park • SA (4/27), 10am-3pm - Spring Into the Park will feature activities for kids, poetry by Poetry Alive! and handson activities. Held at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Free. Info: nps.gov/carl or 693-4178.

filM a niGht of fatbaCk in filM • WE (4/24), 6pm - Slow Food Asheville will present a "Night of Fatback in Film" featuring short movies about hogs, butchering and the FEAST program. Drinks and dancing will follow. Held at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road. $5 suggested donation. Info: slowfoodasheville.org.

ClassiC world CineMa foreiGn filM series • FR (4/26), 8pm - Walkabout (Australia 1971) by Nicolas Roeg.

Presented by Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St. Free. Info: ashevillecourtyard.com or 273-3332.

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soCial JUstiCe filM niGht • FR (4/26), 7pm - Social Justice Film Night will feature Brother Outsider, the Life of Bayard Rustin, in conjunction with YWCA's Stand Against Racism. Screened at Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. Donations accepted.

Info: mnpopi@charter.net. the raCe to nowhere • TH (4/25), 5:30pm - A screening of The Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture will be followed by a panel discussion.

Held in MHC's Belk Auditorium. Free.

Info: mhc.edu. wild and sCeniC filM festival • TH (4/25), 5:30-9pm - The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will screen 14 short films on the global environmental movement in WCU's Illusions Cafe. The evening will feature live music, food, drinks and a raffle. Info: wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

will speak about food equality issues in UNCA's main quad. Bring a bowl to taste locally grown food. Free.

Info: detroitblackfoodsecurity.org or unca.edu.

bUnCoMbe Green party MeetinG

foothills wine festival

• 1st MONDAYS, 6pm - Meetings held in The Fortune Building, 727 Haywood Road. Free. Info: buncombegreens.org.

• SA (4/27), noon-5pm - The Foothills Conservancy will host an afternoon of regional wine tastings, live music, local craft vendors and food trucks at Catawba Meadows Park. $15. Info: foothillsconservancy.org.

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• SA (4/27), 2-6pm - ASAP's local

• (pd.) ONGOING: Camp Muddy Sneakers will run eight week sessions June 3-Aug. 2. Campers explore ecosystems in WNC through hands-on, experiential activities. The camp is for rising 4-7th grade students. Info: campmuddysneakers.org.

food fest will feature music, demonstrations, activities, local artists and a farmers market on Wall Street in downtown Asheville. Free. Info: asapconnections.org. oskar blUes brewery trolley 3pm - Oskar Blues Brewery will offer a free trolley to and from Brevard for

asheville GlUten free expo • SA (4/27), 10am-1pm - The Asheville Gluten Free Expo will feature local and national vendors, cooking demonstrations, an education session and more. Held in UNCA's Kimmel Arena. $5. Info: glutenfreeinnc.com. food seCUrity presentation • TH (4/25), 12:15-1:30pm - Malik Yakini, founder of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network,

kids

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• SATURDAYS, 5pm & SUNDAYS,

food & beer

governMent & politics

brewery tours. Departs from Aloft Hotel, 51 Biltmore Ave. Free. Info: oskarblues.com. wine Class • WE (4/24) & WE (5/1), 1pm - A class on the origins of wine, grape varieties, the wine making process and food pairings will be held in BRCC's Patton Building, Room 150. $30. Info: brcll.com or 694-1740.

asheville MUsiC sChool sUMMer CaMp aUditions • SA (4/27), 1-6pm - Asheville Music School will hold summer camp auditions at 126 College St. Camps include jazz band, rock band, ukulele and more. Info and registration: ashevillemusicschool.com or 252-6244.

CoMMUnity lUnCh and MaMa tiMe • MONDAYS, 10am - The Tree House, 1020 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103, hosts a community lunch and "mama time."

By donation. Info: ashevilletreehouse. com or 505-2589.

first robot ClUbs • THURSDAYS, 7pm - Ashe-Bots is a FIRST Robotics Team and nonprofit STEM-based program for high school students ages 14-18. Group meets weekly at A-B Tech's Dogwood Building. Engineering and tech professionals are invited to mentor participants. Info: brookside891@att. net or avl.mx/ml.

• 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 3-5pm Buncombe County 4-H sponsors NXT FLL robot classes for serious beginners and experienced youth, ages 10-14, at 94 Coxe Ave. 4-H affiliation not required. Parental participation encouraged. Info: bearberry@charter. net or 258-2038. hands on!

This children's museum is located at 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville.

Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Programs require $5 admission fee/free for members, unless otherwise noted.

Info: handsonwnc.org or 697-8333.

• WE (4/24), 11am - Crazy Chemistry: "Outrageous Ooze." Ages 3 and older. Registration requested.

• TH (5/2), 11am - Healthy Kids Club, presented by Henderson County Department of Public Health.

JUnior roller derby • WEDNESDAYS, 4:45pm - Mad Divas Junior Roller Derby, for girls 12-17, holds open registration throughout the year and meets weekly for practice at Tarwheels Skateway, 2134 Highway 70, Swannanoa. No skating experience necessary. $37 per month. Info: maddivas.com.

kids fishinG toUrnaMent • SA (4/27), 8:30am-11:30am - A fishing tournament for children ages 15 and under will be held at Lake Julian Park, 2181 Hendersonville Road.

No fishing license required. $5. Info: david.blynt@buncombecounty.org or 684-0376. oUtstandinG little Miss paGeant • SU (4/28), 10am-4pm - "This is a stepping stone pageant to Miss Asheville, Miss N.C. and Miss America." Open to ages 3-12. Held at the Asheville Event Centre, 221 Sweeten Creek Road. Info: info@missasheville.org or missasheville.org. pisGah astronoMiCal researCh institUte Located at 1 PARI Drive, Rosman.

Info: 862-5554 or pari.edu.

• TU (4/30), 6-8pm - Girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the SciGirls program. Students will construct stethoscopes and learn about the heart. $10. pop warner football and Cheer reGistration • ONGOING - Registration for the 2013 Pop Warner football and cheer season will be open online through June. Scholarships available to those in need. Games held Saturdays. Info and registration: popwarnerymca.org. yoGa Girls • SATURDAYS, 11am-noon - "Yoga Girls" for young women ages 10-16 will be offered at The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square. No class May 11. $30 for six-week series/$7 per class. Info and registration: rae@dwtheatre.com or 210-9837. yoUth bridGe • SATURDAYS, 10:30am - The Asheville Bridge Room hosts youth bridge for 6-8th graders at storefront C1 in the River Ridge Shopping

Center, 800 Fairview Road. Free. Info: 658-9398 or lindan49@charter.net.

Music sonG o' sky show ChorUs (pd.) TUESDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at Covenant Community UMC 11 Rocket Dr. Asheville, NC 28803.

Guests welcome. Contact: www.songosky.org Toll Free # 1-866-824-9547.

ConCert: native aMeriCan and world flUtes (pd.) April 27, 2013 at 7:15pm Hendersonville, NC National Awardwinning flutist Jan Seiden performs with soulful eloquence on Native American, Anasazi, Maya and World Flutes. www.CrystalVisonsBooks.com www.cdbaby.com/artist/JanSeiden aMiCiMUsiC • SA (4/27), 7:30pm - "Pastorale" will feature Amanda Horton (soprano), Steve Loew (clarinet) and Daniel Weiser (piano) performing works including The Shephard on the Rock

by Schubert. Held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. $15/$5 students. Info: whitehorseblackmountain.com.

• SU (4/28), 3pm - An additional concert will be held at a private home in Grove Park. $35 includes food and drinks. Registration required. Info: daniel@amicimusic.org or 505-2903. blaCk MoUntain drUM CirCle • SATURDAYS, 4pm - Steven Townsend hosts a traditional West African drumming workshop, followed by an open drum circle, at the Carver Community Center, 101 Carver Ave., Black Mountain. All skill levels welcome. Free. Info: 669-2052. blUe ridGe MUsiC trail listeninG session • Through SA (5/4) - Blue Ridge Music Trails will host a series of public listen-

ing sessions throughout WNC. Free.

Info, registration and locations: brnha. dale@gmail.com or 708-7907. brevard ColleGe ConCert Choir • MO (4/29), 7:30pm - Brevard College's concert choir will perform in the college's Porter Center. Free. Info: brevard.edu.

GaMelan perforManCe • TH (4/25), 7:30pm - WCU's Low Tech Ensemble will perform in the university's Coulter Building. Free.

Info: 227-7242.

Grind Cafe 136 West Union St., Morganton. Info: facebook.com/grindcafe or 430-4343.

• TH (4/25), 7:30pm - The Harris Brothers (traditional American music). $8. holoCaUst reMeMbranCe ConCert • SU (4/28), 5pm - Pan Harmonia will present "Elegy," a Holocaust remembrance concert, featuring works by Ervin Schulhoff and the Sephardic Diaspora. Held in UNCA's Reuter Center. Free. Info: olliasheville.com or 251-6140. native aMeriCan and world flUte ConCert • SA (4/27), 7:15pm - Jan Seiden will perform with "soulful eloquence" on Native American, Anasazi, Mayan and world flutes at Crystal Visions Books, 5426 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. $15. Info: crystalVisonsBooks.com or cdbaby.com/artist/ JanSeiden. one eyed JaCk • TH (5/2), 8pm - One Eyed Jack (country, Southern rock) will perform at Two Guys Pizza and Ribs, 121 W. Barnwell St., Hendersonville. $10.

Info: 2guyspizza.net.

pan harMonia • TH (5/2), 7pm - Pan Harmonia presents "Music with Wine and Winsome Bassoon," a chamber music concert and wine tasting, at The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church St., Waynesville. $25 includes wine and cheese/$12 concert only. Info: classicwineseller. com or 452-6000. perforManCes at diana worthaM theatre Located at 2 South Pack Square. Info: dwtheatre.com or 257-4530.

• TH (4/25), 8pm - Comas (Celtic). $30/$25 students/$15 children.

outdoors beaUtifUl lake JaMes Marina • Boat SlipS availaBle (pd.) Beat the Summer rush and reserve a covered, uncovered or houseboat slip. Great location at Canal Bridge. Security, gas sales, marine store and customer lounge.

Call (828) 584-0666. www.mountainharbourmarina.com

peter kater • TH (4/25), 7pm - Peter Kater (piano) will perform at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St. $25. Info: AshevilleLiveMusic.com or 777-0452.

fly fishinG 101 • SATURDAYS, 8am & SUNDAYS, 10am - Orvis Asheville, 28 Schenck Parkway, hosts Fly Fishing 101 for beginners, featuring instruction on casting and outfit rigging. Free. Info: 687-0301 or avl.mx/s2.

road apple raMblers • FR (4/26), 5:30pm - The Road Apple Ramblers will perform at the Transylvania Heritage Museum, 189 West Main St., as part of the Brevard's Fourth Friday gallery walk.

Refreshments served. Free. Info: transylvaniaheritage.org or 884-2347.

free week at national parks • Through FR (4/26) - Tour fees at the Carl Sandburg Home and entrance fees at most national parks will be waived during National Park Week.

Info: nps.gov/npweek.

UnCa JaZZ enseMble • TH (4/25), 7:30pm - The UNCA jazz and contemporary music ensembles will perform in the university's Lipinsky Auditorium. $5/students free.

Info: music.unca.edu.

UnCa MUsiC departMent Gala • SU (4/28), 4pm - The UNCA music department will host a gala concert featuring student ensembles in the university's Lipinsky Auditorium. $5/ students free. Info: unca.edu. wCU ChorUs and ConCert Choir • WE (4/24), 7:30pm - The WCU chorus and concert choir will perform in the university's Coulter Building. Free.

Info: music.wcu.edu or 227-7242.

wCU JaZZ festival • SA (4/27) & MO (4/29) - The WCU Jazz Festival will feature performances by Donny McCaslin (tenor saxophone), Marian Sevcik (percussion) and WCU faculty. Info, schedule and cost: fapac.wcu.edu or 227-2479.

frenCh broad river Canoe ClassiqUe • SA (4/27) & SU (4/28) - The French Broad River Canoe Classique will feature events for advanced and novice racers. Info, cost and location: fbcanoeracing.org. lake JaMes state park 6883 N.C. Highway 126, Nebo.

Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 584-7728.

• SU (4/28), 2pm - An exploration of aquatic life in Paddy's Creek will depart from the bridge trailhead.

Proper footwear and a change of

clothes are recommended. soUthern appalaChian hiGhlands ConservanCy SAHC offers free or low cost hikes in the WNC area. Info, registration and directions: rich@appalachian.org or 253-0095, ext. 205.

• SA (4/27), 10am-3pm - A moderately difficult wildflower hike will depart from Madison County. Bring a lunch, water, rain gear, hiking shoes and sunscreen. Well-behaved dogs allowed. $10/free for WNCA and SAHC members. Call for directions.

• SU (4/28), 11am-2pm - A moderately difficult hike and mountaintop yoga session will depart from Fairview.

Bring a yoga mat, lunch, water, rain gear, hiking shoes and sunscreen.

Please leave dogs at home. $10/free for members. Call for directions.

parenting MarveloUs MoM’s niGht oUt • TH (4/25), 6-9pm - "Marvelous Mom’s Night Out" will feature Leah Speer, author of Must. Have. Wine.

Held at Skyland Theater, 538 N. Main St., Hendersonville. $100 donation benefits mothers in the community; payable over one year. Info: childrenandfamily.org or 698-0674. the littlest birds 647 Haywood Road. thelittlestbirds. com or 253-4747.

• TH (4/25), 6:30pm - A "Cloth Diaper 101" class will focus on cloth diaper systems. Babies welcome.

Registration requested.

• TH (4/28), 6:30pm - A babywearing class will focus on wearing babies safely in baby carriers. Various carriers will be available to try on. Babies welcome. Free. Registration requested.

Advance Tickets

15 / $20 Gate

$

Must be 21 for wine tasting ID REQUIRED

Proceeds Benefit

Saturday, April 27, 2013 Noon - 5 p.m.

701 Sanford Drive Morganton, NC

Wine Festival & Tasting

Featuring Blue Ridge & Foothills Wineries

For more information or to purchase tickets:

www.FoothillsConservancy.org Or call 828-437-9930

Local Arts, Crafts & Food, Live Music featuring Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs ASAP

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inthespirit Local Lutheran church hosts LGBTQ couples retreat What: One-day LGBTQ couples retreat Where: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. 801 Charlotte Highway, Fairview When: Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Info: 505-5229 or abidingsaviorlutheranchurch.org Why: Abiding Savior is one of seven Lutheran churches nationwide to receive a 2013 grant from Chicago-based nonprofit Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. The local church will offer LGBTQ couples a time apart to work on communication skills and meet other couples who value spirituality as an important part of their relationship.

The retreat includes a light breakfast and lunch, and focuses on worship, relationship building, Bible study and fellowship. The retreat will be led by Abiding Savior's Rev. David Eck and Rev. Stacey Jaudon, a pastoral counselor and licensed clinical social worker. Piano music will be provided by Rev. Eck's husband, Commissioned Minister of Music and Art Gary Mitchell (pictured).

Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries' mission is to expand ministry opportunities for LGBTQ people called to rostered Lutheran ministry. The nonprofit provides a candidacy and credentialing process, support to a collegium of LGBTQ rostered leaders, and grants to ministry by publicly identified LGBTQ clergy and rostered lay leaders in the Lutheran Church. elm.org.

PUBLIC LECTURES FIRESTORM CAFE & BOOKS Located at 48 Commerce St. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: firestormcafe.com or 255-8115.

• TH (4/25), 7:30pm - "Workers of the World Unite ... But Why?" with John McClain, UNCA professor of the humanities.

PUBLIC LECTURES & EVENTS AT UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted.

• FR (4/26), 11:25am - “1948,” with Duane Davis, professor of philosophy, and Tracey Rizzo, associate professor of history. Held in Lipinsky Auditorium. Info: humanities.unca.edu or 251-6808.

• MO (4/29), 11:25am - “Looking Back, Looking Ahead,” with Alan Hantz, professor of mass communication. Held in Lipinsky Auditorium. Info: humanities.unca.edu or 251-6808.

Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. Donations requested. Info: uuasheville.org.

THE MAGICAL CULTURE OF PERU • TU (4/30), 6-7:30pm Hendersonville Sister Cities will present "The Magical Culture of Peru" at Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville.

Free. Info: hendersonvillesistercities. org.

THE NEW JIM CROW • SU (4/28), 2-4pm - "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" will be presented by the Ethical Society of Asheville as part of Stand Against Racism.

Held at Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road. Free. Info: meetup. com/Ethical-Society-of-Asheville or 687-7759.

tion: 686-3529.

SPIRITUALITY ASHEVILLE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER • TH (5/2), 11am-1pm - Asheville National Day of Prayer will feature a prayer gathering with music followed by a youth rally from 6-8pm. Held at Pack Square in front of City Hall. Free.

Info: nationaldayofprayer.org.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN HENDERSONVILLE Fifth Avenue West at White Pine Street, Hendersonville. Info: 692-8630 or fcchendersonville.org.

• SU (4/28), 9:15am - Adult forum: "Transpersonal Psychology.”

FULL MOON MEDITATION

SENIORS

RIVERLINK EVENTS Info: riverlink.org or 252-8474.

• FR (4/26), 3-5pm - WWC instructor Frank Kalinowski will present "Political Vision and the American Founding" at the RiverLink office, 170 Lyman St. Free; registration required.

MEDICARE CHOICES MADE EASY • FR (4/26), 2-4pm - "Medicare Choices Made Easy" will be offered by the N.C. Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program in UNCA's Reuter Center. Free. Info and registration: 277-8288.

SOULFUL SCIENCE: ECOLOGY IS THE NEW THEOLOGY • WE (4/24), 7:30pm - "Eco-visionary" Rev. Michael Dowd will honor Earth Day with a presentation of "Soulful Science: Ecology Is the New Theology" at the Unitarian

WORK-IT CIRCUIT • WEDNESDAYS, 4-5pm CarePartners will offer "Work-It Circuit" fitness classes for seniors at CarePartners East Clinic, 2358 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa. $7/free for wellness members. Info and registra-

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• TH (4/25), 4-4:45pm - The Salt Spa of Asheville, 473 Hendersonville Road, will host "full moon meditation" in its Himalayan salt therapy room. Free. Info: 505-1838.

KIRTAN WITH SANGITA DEVI • TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - "Kirtan is bhakti yoga, the path of devotion, the path of the heart. It is a tradition and spiritual practice which brings us to a deep place of tranquility through chanting the divine names." Hosted

by Nourish and Flourish, 347 Depot St. $10-$15 suggested donation. Info: toriabfree@gmail.com or nourishflourishnow.com.

LIGHT CENTER

THE ART OF PEACEFUL LIVING

URBAN DHARMA

2196 N.C. Highway 9 S., Black Mountain. Info: urlight.org or 6696845.

• WEDNESDAYS, 2:30-3:30pm Prayer and meditation for United States and world conditions. Free.

• ONGOING, 10am-5pm - Open meditation to music with energy balancing lights. By donation.

• SA (4/27), 7pm - World music featuring piano, gongs, crystal bowls, bells, drums, mbira, vocal toning and more. $20.

• SUNDAYS, 3-4pm - Prayer/meditation for World Peace. Free.

• SUNDAYS, 7pm - "Learn to apply the ancient art of Buddhist meditation to develop a peaceful mind and tackle daily problems," with Buddhist teacher Sharon Lovich at Rainbow Mountain Children's School, 574 Haywood Road. Course Includes guided meditation, talk and discussion. $8/$5 students/children free.

Info: meditationinasheville@gmail. com.

29 Page Ave. See website for temple and gallery hours. Weekly programs are free with $5-$10 suggested donation. Info: udharmanc.com or 225-6422.

• THURSDAYS, 7:30-8:30pm "Cultivating Abundance" will focus on the liturgy of Jambhala.

• SA (4/27), 9am-11am - Garchen Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, will present Mahamudra heart advice. --- 2-5pm - Tara Empowerment.

• SATURDAYS, 3-4:30pm - Weekly services will alternate between "Call of Compassion” and “Boundless Protection."

• SU (4/28), 9am-noon - Garchen Rinpoche will present Jambhala Empowerment and Mahamudra heart advice.

• TUESDAYS, 7:30-8:30pm - An introduction to meditation will feature two sessions of 20 minute meditation and a walking session.

NEW SEEDS PRIORY • WEEKLY - New Seeds Priory, a Christian-Buddhist practice community, offers a variety of weekly and monthly services in Black Mountain.

See website for schedule and location. Info: newseedspriory.weebly. com.

RELEASE FEAR WORKSHOP • SA (4/27), 10am - "Learn to release psychological fears that block the ability to live the life you desire, freeing one to solve problems rather than cope with fear." Held at Jubilee, 46 Wall St. $15. Info: 298-1483.

SNATAM KAUR • FR (4/26), 7pm - Snatam Kaur will present an eventing of kirtan and sacred music from India in UNCA's Kimmel Arena. $22. Info: markfieldsevents.com.

THE IDEAS OF G.I. GURDJIEFF • 4th TUESDAYS, 6pm - A casual conversation and exchange with members of the Gudjieff Foundation of WNC. March theme: "Can I use modern life to develop spiritually?"

Meets at the Battery Park Book Exchange, 1 Page Ave. Free. Info: gurdjieff-foundation-wnc.org.

THE LAW OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH • SU (4/28), 11am-12:30pm - “Truth has to be continually rediscovered, reformed and transformed. The same truth has to be experienced in ever-new forms.” Held at Eckankar Center of Asheville, 797 Haywood Road, lower level. By donation. Info: eckankar-nc.org or 254-6775.

THURSDAY NITE IN CLASS • THURSDAYS, 6pm - This circle of spiritual friends gathers weekly for meditation, drumming, sweat lodge, vision quest and a celebration of creation. Free. Info and location: stevenmitch@charter.net.

SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD ACCENT ON BOOKS 854 Merrimon Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: accentonbooks. com or 252-6255.

• FR (4/26), 6pm - Danny Bernstein will present her book The Mountainsto-Sea Trail Across North Carolina.

• SA (4/27), 3pm - Dale Neal will present his book The Half-Life of Home.

blUe ridGe books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. All programs free, unless otherwise noted. Info: brbooks-news. com or 456-6000.

• SA (4/27), 3pm - Danita Stoudemire and Riley Henry will present their book A Life for Nancy: Daughter of Frankie Silver.

City liGhts bookstore Located at 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva.

Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: citylightsnc.com or 5869499.

• FR (4/26), 6:30pm - Nadia Dean will present her book A Demand of Blood. events at thoMas wolfe MeMorial Located at 52 N. Market St. Info: wolfememorial.com or 253-8304.

• SA (4/27), 9am - A ceremony for the Telling Our Tales student writing competition, which encourages local youth to write historical fiction, will celebrate winning entries. foUntainhead bookstore Located at 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: fountainheadbookstore.com or 697-1870.

• FR (4/26), 5:30pm - "Live Oates: Through the Trees" will feature storytelling, music and poetry. $5.

Advanced tickets required. inforMal poet/sonGwriter GroUp • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6pm Facilitated by poet/songwriter Patrick Frank. Meets at Panera Bread, 1843 Hendersonville Road. Free. RSVP requested. Info: 505-1914 or patrickgfrank@gmail.com.

Malaprop's bookstore and Cafe 55 Haywood St. Info: malaprops.com or 254-6734. Events are free, unless otherwise noted.

• TH (4/25), 7pm - "Poems Reaching Toward the Divine" will feature poets Bruce Beasley and Luke Hankins.

• FR (4/26), 7pm - "Literary Dogs" will feature Hub City Press authors.

• SA (4/27), 1-3pm - Bob Timberlake and Mark Erwin will present their book Life's Lessons: Lines of Wisdom from a Faithful Stream. --- 7pm Elaine Neil Orr will present her book A Different Sun: A Novel of Africa.

• SU (4/28), 3pm - Ann B. Ross will present her book Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble.

• MO (4/29), 7pm - "The Politics of Food" book club: A Place at the Table

by Peter Pringle.

• TU (4/30), 7pm - Nell Dickerson will present her book Porch Dogs: A True Southern Tradition.

• WE (5/1), 7pm - Alex McKeithen will present his memoir The Seventh Angel.

• TH (5/2), 7pm - Tom Earnhardt will present his book Crossroads of the Natural World: Exploring North Carolina.

outings in the community twice a month with youth from single-parent homes. Activities are free or low-cost.

Information sessions will be held May 15 and 28 at noon.

sports “Master the art of rUnninG” workshops (pd.) April 25 6-9 pm and April 27 9:30am-1pm. Internationally renowned coach Malcolm Balk (Pose Method, Level 4 Athletics Coach, Alexander Technique). All levels.

Video analysis. Earlybird specials!

FormFitnessFunction.com 828-2253786

Children first/Cis • Children First/CIS seeks volunteers for its learning centers and after school program for elementary school children living in public and low-income housing. Mon.-Thurs., 2:30-5:30pm. Volunteer for one hour a week and change the life of a local child. Info: childrenfirstbc.org or 7682072.

bUrnsville MetriC • SA (4/27), 9am - The Burnsville Metric, a 62-mile bicycle ride, will depart from The Square on Main Street, downtown Burnsville. $37/$30 students. Info: BurnsvilleMetric.com or 675-5132. disC Golf lessons • ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. teaM river rUnner • ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com.

tHeater a-b teCh • WEDNESDAYS through SATURDAYS until (5/4) - A steampunk version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet will be presented by the A-B Tech Drama Department, featuring alumna Hayley Karbowski. Held in the college's Simpson Hall. 7:30pm. $15/$10 students/$5 A-B Tech students. Info: pcarver@abtech.edu. asheville CoMMUnity theatre Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: ashevilletheatre.org or 2541320.

• TH (4/25), 7:30pm - "Listen to This: Stories in Performance" will feature original stories and songs. Hosted by Tom Chalmers. $10.

• THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (5/5) - Jeffrey, a comedy about a "young gay man in New York who feels that sex has gotten too complicated and decides to avoid it at all costs." 7:30pm. No performance Thursday, April 25. $18/$15 in advance/$15 students and seniors. A portion of proceeds benefits WNCAP. Info: differentstrokesavl.com.

• FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (4/28) - The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about poverty during the Great Depression. Fri. & Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $15-$22.

Clan destiny CirCUs • FR (4/26), 8pm - The Clan Destiny Circus will use circus theater as a medium for "stories that are socially relevant, inspirational and meaningful to modern audience" at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat

Girls on the rUn of wnC • ONGOING - Girls on the Run of WNC seeks volunteers to plan and assist with the GOTR 5K, scheduled for May 18. Info: gotrwnc.org or 713-2321. hands on ashevillebUnCoMbe Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project.

• MO (4/29), 5:30-7:30pm - Help tidy and organize the play rooms of the family visitation center.

paws on parade: Let your pooch strut its stuff at a walk-a-thon for dogs and owners on Saturday, April 27. The walk will be held at Carrier Park and will benefit Mission Hospital’s Paws on a Mission pet therapy program. (pg. 18)

Road. $15. Info: whitehorseblackmountain.com. dead Man walkinG • SA (4/27), 3pm - Dead Man Walking, a modern day opera based on the book by Sister Helen Prejean, will be performed in WCU's Coulter Building. $25-$40. Info: tmamp.com or (800) 595-4849. flat roCk playhoUse Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock.

Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: flatrockplayhouse.org or 693-0731.

• WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS through (5/19) - Cotton Patch Gospel, "a modern retelling of the Gospel" set in rural Georgia. Performed at the downtown location. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Thurs., Sat., Sun., 2pm. $35.

Montford park players Info: 254-5146 or montfordparkplayers.org.

• THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS until (4/28) - The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s comic farce about Victorian marriage, will be performed at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30pm. $15. nC staGe CoMpany 15 Stage Lane. Info and tickets: 2390263 or ncstage.org.

• THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS until (5/5) - Etty, based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum, a young Dutch Jewish student living in Amsterdam during the Holocaust.

Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $10$15. warren wilson ColleGe • TH (4/25) through SU (4/28) Warren Wilson College graduating

in real life after sChool proGraMs • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 3-5pm - The IRL After School Program seeks volunteers to build relationships with middle schoolers while participating in diverse programming like hiking, financial literacy, art, sports and more. Info: acsf. org, irlacsf@gmail.com or 350-6270.

theatre students Samantha Stewart and Michael Willey will perform their original works, Theatre Is Burning and Welcome to the Zoo, at the college's Kittridge Theatre. $10/students free.

Info and reservations: 771-3040 or avl.mx/s9.

literaCy CoUnCil of bUnCoMbe CoUnty Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: 254-3442, ext. 204.

• Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language. No prior tutoring experience required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training as well as ongoing support from certified professionals. Orientation: May 8 and 9.

Info: literacytutors@litcouncil.com.

tHriving cHildren The Success Equation, under the umbrella of Children First/ Communities In Schools, unites the community to reduce the root causes of child poverty. These calendar listings feature community events and volunteer opportunities to help children thrive in Buncombe County. aUGUstine proJeCt • The Literacy Council of Buncombe County's Augustine Project seeks volunteer tutors to improve the academic achievement of low-income students, grades 1-12, in reading, writing or spelling. Tutoring is held 2-3 times a week and training, materials and ongoing support are provided.

Orientation for the two-week training course will be held May 14, 5:307pm, and May 20, 9-10:30am, at 31 College Place. Info and registration: literacytutors@litcouncil.com or 2543442. biG brothers biG sisters of wnC Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213, in the United Way building. The organization matches children from single-parent homes with adult mentors. Info: bbbswnc.org or 253-1470.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteers to mentor 1 hr/week in schools and after-school programs. Volunteers 18 and older are also needed to share

Motherlove Mentor • The YWCA MotherLove program seeks volunteers to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers.

A commitment of eight hours per month required. Info: 254-7206. partners UnliMited • Partners Unlimited, a program for at-risk youth ages 10-18, seeks volunteer tutors and website assistance.

Info: partnersunlimited@juno.com or 281-2800.

volunteering art on Main • Art on Main arts and crafts festival seeks volunteers for planning, set-up and tear-down. Info: acofhc@bellsouth.net or 693-8504. asheville City sChools foUndation • ONGOING - The Asheville City Schools Foundation seeks volunteers

to tutor/mentor a student (K-12) in need of support. Volunteer opportunities available Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm.

Info: jay@acsf.org 350-6135. ayUsa host faMilies • ONGOING - Ayusa seeks families interested in hosting exchange students ages 15-18. Families must pass a background check, provide room and board and a safe, supportive environment. Info: ayusa.org or 2988873.

GraCe lUtheran ChUrCh 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville.

Info: gracelutherannc.com or 6934890.

• SA (4/27) - Grace Lutheran Church invites volunteers to perform service projects throughout Henderson County in honor of Servant Saturday.

Breakfast will be served at 8:30am.

Registration requested. hands on ashevillebUnCoMbe Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project.

• TH (4/25), 11am-12:30pm - Shake and Bake: Cook and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters and Inn. Both men and women are encouraged to participate.

• TH (4/25), 4-6pm - Fair-Trade StockUp: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries. pan harMonia • Pan Harmonia seeks volunteers to assist with chamber music concerts.

Volunteers receive two tickets to the concert. Info: office@pan-harmonia. org. proJeCt linUs • Project Linus, a volunteer group that provides handmade blankets to children in crisis, seeks new members.

Info: 645-8800. road to reCovery • The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatments as part of the Road to Recovery program. Info: 254-6931. the rathbUn Center • The Rathbun Center, a nonprofit corporation that provides free lodging for patients and their caregivers staying in Asheville for medical treatment, seeks volunteers to support and register guests. Weekend shifts: noon-3pm; 3-6pm & 6-9pm. Info: rathbuncenter.org or 251-0595..

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Asheville, MondAy — Well-known Asheville restaurateur Hector Diaz has been sentenced to both community service and anger management classes for assaulting a city worker. His response has come in the form he knows best: artistic offerings at his signature eating establishments: • Police harassment jalapeno • Slap daddy taco salad

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Taking iT To The sTreeTs Urban dharma brings bUddhisT Teachings To The hearT oF asheville

by Jordan FolTz Take one look at the “spirituality” section of our calendar, and it’s easy to see that the Asheville area aims for wellness of mind and heart in a variety of ways — meditation, mindfulness, earth medicine, prayer, peacefulness, the metaphysical and Zen listings abound. One of those gems is Urban Dharma, where Hun Lye welcomes those seeking to practice and learn more about Buddhism.

Lye practices the Drikung Kagyü tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, but says of his downtownAsheville center, “When people come in and say ‘I’m looking for a Buddhist group,’ we don’t want to assume that this is where they belong; I want them to see all of the groups, what they are doing, where they are meeting — and find what works for them.” He adds that Asheville is “much more yoga and kirtan” in many ways, while Buddhism is “a different mode of spirituality that is kind of quiet rather than ecstatic.”

So he aimed to “start a place that would be a resource for anyone who is interested.”

Last month, Lye received a new title — Dorjé Lopön — which made him the first non-monastic teacher in the West to receive the honor. Born in 1970, he grew up in Penang, Malaysia; studied under Buddhist teachers of many traditions; and earned his doctorate in Buddhist Studies from the University of Virginia. He has also taught Buddhist studies at both Warren Wilson College and Davidson.

Soon after being named Dorjé Lopon, he spoke with Xpress.

Mountain Xpress: When did you first conceive of the idea for Urban Dharma? And how did you choose Asheville for the location? Hun Lye: Somewhere around 2010, conversations started among a group of people that I had known for a while, many from … Warren Wilson. Ironically, from 2003 to 2008, I was not convinced that a Buddhist center would work in Asheville. I knew there were many groups around, and I did not think we needed another [one]. It was when we began to talk more seriously that I said, “There might be a need that is not being met yet, and that need is for a clear Buddhist presence in downtown, serving as a clearly dedicated Buddhist place.” …

I joke about how you can’t really go into any retail downtown, without seeing some sort of of Buddhist “thing” in there, even if the shop has nothing to do with anything Buddhist. So there is that pervasive sense and feeling of being open and interested in Buddhism — or at least [its] material culture. [But] there is not a lot of excitement in Buddhist programs. It was one of the

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“There’s more than one way to be Buddhist, and Urban Dharma is trying to communicate that,” says Hun Lye. Photo by Taylor Johnson

reasons that I had to think really hard about, Is there a need here?

[But] since we’ve opened, I’ve seen that there are a good number of people from all age groups coming to our events, from the very young to the very old, and that is encouraging.

What does being appointed Dorje Lopön mean within the Drikung Kagyü tradition? The most common use of this title is actually in a ritual context in Tibetan Buddhism. [The Dorjé Lopön] is not the person that is doing the most things during the ritual; it is another person, who is just quietly sitting there, but at the same time is the center of attention, because it is believed that this person is doing the inner work necessary to ground everything.

So when the head of the Drikung Kagyü decided to use this title and to give it to specific individuals, it was a way of acknowledging that [this other spiritual leader] can play that role.

Because I’m not part of the monastic system, and more conventional titles that are necessarily monastic cannot be given, he … applied it as a daily-use title. So it’s an innovation of sorts, [and] in this case, the title signifies that the person who holds it can pass on the transmissions and the traditions of the lineage.

How do you think Urban Dharma and what you stand for compares to other Buddhist centers in the area? We are trying to appeal to a broader context. I joke about this, but every time people say, “I’m Buddhist,” the follow-up question from others would be, “Do you meditate?” and I’m like, “You know what? The majority of Buddhists don’t meditate. American Buddhists, maybe, but there’s more than one way to be Buddhist, and Urban Dharma is trying to communicate that.

We’re trying to create a community part that’s accessible to people, so that people don’t feel like in order to be a “real Buddhist,” “I need to spend x number of hours a day meditating; I need to spend x number of months a year attending retreats; I need to go into the mountains — all of that. There is a place for that and there [are] definitely traditions like that … but again, it’s about what is needed here. And I feel that what’s needed here is a way of being Buddhist … downtown.

You don’t have to go into the mountains to be sane. The name [Urban Dharma] is communicating, I think, an attitude, a state of mind, a way of understanding that spiritual practice is not only available and possible in the mountains. It’s in the midst of all of this.

Urban dharma’s motto is “Changing Minds, Transforming Cities,” and in one of your talks, you mentioned that practices such as prayer, meditation or special diets don’t cause transformation. How does transformation play into Urban dharma’s mission and what place should practices such as prayer or meditation have in people’s lives? [Those] are devices and methods that help us to change our minds. The real work and the real measure of how well we are doing as Buddhists should not be measured by how many hours in a day I’m spending on a cushion being quiet, but rather how much has the mind/heart changed? Is it still very quickly falling into habits of misery? Or is it becoming easier to notice when you are going down that particular circuit, and when you notice, to break it and move in the other direction?

When minds start to change, then we can begin to think about transforming our families and our communities. Any real change will have to come from changing the mind first. Otherwise, other activities become another way for us to act out our insanity. Even a meditation program can become a way to act out the insanity.

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What does your new title and position mean to you and for Urban dharma? The recognition of a title is just the beginning of the hard work — if you do it right. I am taking very seriously the head of the lineage giving me this title, but at the same time, I am trying my best not to take myself seriously!

What does it mean for Urban Dharma? I hope, now that this is my main focus, it would say to someone who is interested that I’m not just doing this on my own, but that I am connected to a lineage and that the lineage has very publicly acknowledged that I can transmit and teach this lineage. What I say either makes sense or not. If it makes sense and helps you see and understand [Buddhist teachings] better, then come. It doesn’t matter what title I have. I happen to by playing the role of the leader in this community, but the sooner I make myself obsolete, then the sooner we have reached our goal.

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• 1st THURSDAYS, 8:30am - An additional walk departs from the Biltmore Square Mall food court, 800 Brevard Road.

CreatinG a healthier hoMe • TU (4/30), 7-9pm - Strategies for creating a healthier home will be discussed at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St. $10 donation. Info: jubileecommunity.org or 243-5192. doMestiC and sexUal abUse roUndtable • MO (4/29), 6:30-8:30pm - "Taking the Covers Off… It’s Time" will feature a community roundtable on domestic and sexual abuse at YMI, 39 S. Market St. Info and registration: 713-2246. fletCher valley Market • TH (4/25), 5:30pm - Fletcher Valley Market, 1151 Naples Road, Hendersonville, will present information on natural approaches to allergies and inflammation. Free.

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Gentle yoGa for every body • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 9am - A slow and gentle style of yoga, particularly well-suited for all fitness levels, will be hosted at Lakeview Senior Center, 401 Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain. $8 suggested donation. Info: kirklandyoga@ charter.net. happiness tips and triCks • FR (4/26), 2-5pm - A class on happiness will feature "tips and tricks for raising consciousness and shifting into a joyful state." Held at Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex. $30/free for Mission employees. Info and registration: 213-8250. livinG points CoMMUnity aCUpUnCtUre • SU (4/28), 1-5pm - Living Points Community Acupuncture, 5 Allen Ave., Suite B, will host an open house featuring free acupuncture treatments, chair massage and more. Free to attend; services offered on a sliding scale. Info: livingpoints.net or 687-8747. pilates Give baCk day • SA (4/27), 9am-2pm - Pure Pilates Studio, 59 Charlotte St., will offer free Pilates and TRX classes as part of Pilates Give Back Day. Info: purepilatesasheville.com or 575-2447. red Cross blood drives 100 Edgewood Road. Info: redcrosswnc.org or 258-3888.

Appointment and ID required for blood drives.

• TH (4/25), 7am-6pm - Blood drive: Mission Hospital, Bridge Building library, 501 Biltmore Ave. Info: redcrossblood.org, sponsor code missionasheville.

• FR (4/26), 6:30-11am - Blood drive: Reuter Family YMCA, 3 Town Square Blvd. Info: 1-800-REDCROSS. • SA (4/27), 8:30am-1pm - Blood drive: Nichols West Asheville Lodge #650, 22 Brevard Road. Info: redcrossblood.org, sponsor code ashevillemasons. yoGa for veterans • TUESDAYS, 4:30pm - A beginner class for veterans, appropriate for most fitness levels, is held weekly in the Charles George VA Medical Center cafeteria, 1100 Tunnel Road.

Bring mat if possible. Free. Info: kirklandyoga@charter.net. yoGa for woMen's health • TUESDAYS, noon - "Dao Flow Yoga weaves together Daoism and Chinese medicine with the ancient technology of yoga. This style expands traditional poses to illuminate the healing energetics of the acupuncture meridian system."

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ZUMba • SATURDAYS, 9:30am - Toy Boat Community Arts Space, 101 Fairview Road, hosts weekly Zumba classes, combining "Latin rhythms with fun to create a workout that feels more like a party." $6. Info: kathy.bonyun@gmail.com or toyboatcommunityartspace.com.

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• SUNDAYS, 3pm - "Living in the Solution," The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St. Open big book study. Info: 989-8075.

• FRIDAYS, 7pm - "Inner Child" study group. Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: 989-8075.

• SUNDAYS, 2pm - "Inner Child" study group, Canton Branch Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton. Info: 648-2924.

• SUNDAYS, 3pm - A confidential study group based on the twelve steps of ACOA. Everyone welcome; no age or gender restrictions. Meets at the Clyde Town Hall, 8437 Carolina Blvd. Info: babeo2351@yahoo.com.

• MONDAYS, 7pm - "Generations," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 474-5120. al-anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics.

More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: wnc-alanon. org or 800-286-1326.

• WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am "Daytime Serenity," Pardee Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. --- 7pm - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. --- 5:45pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. • SATURDAYS, 10am - "One Day at a Time," First Baptist Church, Buncombe and 5th Avenues, Hendersonville. --- 10am - "Grace Fireside," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 10am "Saturday Serenity," St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. --- noon - "Courage to Change," Bess Sprinkle Memorial Library, Weaverville.

• MONDAYS, noon - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street.

--- 6pm - "Attitude of Gratitude,"

wellnesscontinued Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 7pm - First Christian Church, 201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain. --- 7:30pm - First United Methodist Church, Jackson and Church Streets, Sylva. --- 8pm - "Al-Anon Spoken Here," Ledger Baptist Church, U.S. 226 near Bakersville. --- 8pm - Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway at North Highland Lake Road.

ChroniC pain sUpport GroUp • SUNDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm - Open to those with chronic pain, friends and family. Held at Unity Church of Asheville, 130 Shelburne Road.

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Co-dependents anonyMoUs A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm & SATURDAYS, 11am - First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. (use back entrance). Info: 424-6594 or 398-8937. debtors anonyMoUs • MONDAYS, 7pm - Debtors Anonymous meets at First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St., Room 101. Info: debtorsanonymous.org. depression and bipolar sUpport allianCe: MaGnetiC Minds • WEDNESDAYS, 7-9 pm Magnetic Minds offers self-help through weekly, peer-facilitated support meetings offering acceptance, info and techniques to manage challenges. Meets at 1316-C Parkwood Road, across from the West Asheville BB&T. Free. Info: MagneticMinds.weebly.com or 367-7660. eatinG disorders adUlt sUpport GroUp • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - THE Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St., provides free weekly support groups for adults recovering from an eating disorder.

Facilitated by licensed professionals. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required. Info: thecenternc.org or 337-4685. heart of reCovery • TUESDAYS, 6pm - A meditation and discussion group that integrates Buddhist meditation practice with 12-step recovery programs.

Meetings are anonymous and explore the relationship between addiction and meditation. Hosted by the Shambhala Meditation Center, 19 Westwood Place. Info: asheville.shambhala.org.

MeMory Cafe • 1st MONDAYS, 1-3pm; 1st WEDNESDAYS, 2-4pm;

3rd SATURDAYS, 1-3pm; 3rd THURSDAYS, 2-4pm - Memory Cafe is an opportunity for those living with the challenges of dementia to gather and socialize. Free. Info and locations: shendrix@mountainprojects.org, Asstminister@uuasheville.org, LBrown@FBCA.net or bettyrobbins@morrisbb.net. naMi sUpport GroUps The National Alliance on Mental Illness supports recovery for people living with mental illness and their families. Free. Info: namiwnc. org or 505-7353.

• 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - A Dual Diagnosis Support Group for those living with mental illness and substance abuse issues will be held at 3 Thurland Ave. • 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS, 6pm - An additional Dual Diagnosis support group will be held at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St. nar-anon • Nar-Anon provides support to relatives and friends concerned about the addiction or drug problem of a loved one. "We share experience, strength and hope."

• TUESDAYS, 7pm - West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road; enter through back door. Info: robinplemmons@gmail.com.

• WEDNESDAYS, 12:30pm - First United Methodist Chuch, 204 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville.

Enter through side parking lot.

Info: 891-8050. overCoMers reCovery sUpport GroUp • MONDAYS, 6pm - A Christianbased 12-step recovery program that provides a spiritual plan of recovery for people struggling with life-controlling problems.

Meets at 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite C-1. All are welcome. Info: rchovey@sos-mission.org. overeaters anonyMoUs A fellowship of individuals who are recovering from compulsive overeating. A 12-step program.

• THURSDAYS, noon - Asheville: Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road.

Info: 277-1975.

• SATURDAYS, 9:30am - Black Mountain: 424 W. State St. Open relapse and recovery meeting.

Info: 686-8131.

• MONDAYS, 6:30pm Hendersonville: Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Highway. Info: 697-5437.

• MONDAYS, 6pm - Asheville: First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 252-4828.

• TUESDAYS, 10:30am-noon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari. Info: 626-2572.

poliCe brUtality sUrvivors' GroUp • THURSDAYS, 11am - This group meets weekly at Firestorm Cafe, 48 Commerce St., offering community and support to survivors of Police brutality. Open to all. Free. Info: 274-4576. separated and divorCed CatholiC sUpport GroUp • 4th SATURDAYS, 6:30pm - "As Catholics, we are taught the sacramentality of marriage, but as humans, we experience the pain of failure through divorce. We support people going through the many emotions and behaviors." All are welcome. Held at the Basilica of St. Lawrence's Fireplace Room, 97 Haywood St. Info: catholicanddivorced@gmail.com. sMart reCovery • THURSDAYS, 6pm - This peer support group is dedicated to helping individuals gain independence from all types of addictive behavior (drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc.).

Meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: smartrecoveryavl@gmail.com or 407-0460. the art of Grief • 4th SATURDAYS, 10:30amnoon - The Art of Grief will "begin the healing process through clay work, journaling, collage and other expressive outlets." Held in ASU's Turchin Center, room 3200. No artistic skills required. Supplies provided. $15. tcva.org/workshops. trans-positive sUpport • 2nd & LAST THURSDAYS TransHealth Coordinators offers peer support for transgender people with HIV at WNCAP, 554 Fairview Road. 2nd Thursday support group, 1pm; Last Thursday "Lunch and Learn," noon. Info: transhealthcoordinators.org or wncap.org. wnC Mankind proJeCt • WE (4/24), 7-9:30pm - The Western North Carolina Mankind Project, a non-profit organization focused on men mentoring men, will meet at Unity Church, 130 Shelburne Road. Info: 658-1027.

• SU (4/28), 7-9pm - An additional meeting will be held in the EarthFare community room, 66 Westgate Parkway. Info: 318-4448.

More wellness events online Check out the Wellness Calendar online at mountainx.com/events for info on events happening after May 2.

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Saturday, April 27th, 2013 EXPO: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Quinoa Cooking Demo with Chef and Dietitian Cheryl Forberg of NBC’s “Biggest Loser” – 11:30 am Speaker and Expert Panel: 1:00-2:30 pm Featuring Carol Shilson, Executive Director, University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center: “Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Today and Tomorrow” Sherrill Center, Kimmel Arena 227 Campus Drive, UNC-A Campus, Asheville NC $5 Entry (12 & over; $20 maximum for families) For more information: “Gluten-Free Asheville and WNC ” on Facebook www.ashevillegig.org or www.ingles-markets.com/ask_leah

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Growers from near and far will share their knowledge and their plants. As you find out how much sun each plant needs and where to plant the perfect tree, trust the dirt under the experts’ fingernails. avl.mx/se.

The soil is warming, trees are blooming and shoots of garlic are poking out of the ground. As gardeners don their gloves and turn the clay, there’s only one thing missing: the plants themselves.

Luckily, local botanical gardens, clubs and groups have plenty of plants to share. Plant sale season is upon us and there are lots of opportunities to find familiar favorites and unusual specimens to spruce up the garden.

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With a little (or a lot) of work and the right plants, your backyard could look like Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center nestled in the rolling hills of Hendersonville. The garden is a haven of woodland greenery, shade and sun. Bullington will share some of its bounty at a spring plant sale on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

Native and non-native perennials, including rare varieties of aralia and echium, will be available. Grow vegetables alongside your flowers with heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, squash and peppers.

Proceeds benefit Bullington Gardens, which hosts everything from a therapy garden to a pumpkin patch. bullingtoncenter.org.

Get your Garden ready: Throughout the region, garden clubs and organizations will offer up their best and brightest greenery at plant sales.

Advice included Growin’ in the Mountains hosts a spring plant sale that offers hundreds of herbs, vegetable starts and flowers on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. Irises, succulents and dwarf conifers are just a few of the unique cultivars that will be for sale at the WNC Farmers Market on Brevard Road.

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The French Broad River Garden Club has been hard at work since 1927. This weekend, the club will open the gates of Clem’s Cabin, 1000 Hendersonville Road, to gardeners of all levels who want to enhance their landscapes with native plants, ferns, flowers and trees. The stars of the show will be varieties of heucherella, heuchera and tiarella, a trio of perennials that will be highlighted this year.

Since honeybees are as essential to the garden as greenery, the sale will also include a presentation by Laurey Masterton, owner of Laurey’s Gourmet Comfort Food. With her soonto-be-published book, The Fresh Honey Cookbook: 84 Recipes from a Beekeeper’s Kitchen, she will extol the power of bees. Fresh Honey will be published this fall.

Avid gardeners can pre-order an autographed copy at the sale.

As Masterton often says, “don’t postpone joy,” whether your bliss is honey or hostas. fbrgcf.org.

Flowers for the future A wealth of plant sales will herald the arrival of the growing season, including the Botanical Gardens at Asheville annual sale and the Asheville Spring Herb Festival, both on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The Extension Master Gardeners will host a sale on Saturday, May 11 andt the Black Mountain Garden Show follows soon after, on Saturday, May 18.

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sow trUe seed (pd.) An open-pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seed company offering 500+ organic, heirloom and traditional varieties, seed potatoes, asparagus crowns, plant starts and more. Visit us downtown at 146 Church Street, www. sowtrueseed.com or call 828-254-0708.

Gardeners, herbalists, Chefs (pd.) Unique series of workshops in 40 year old Paradise Garden. Details: www.mountaingardensherbs.com perMaCUltUre patterns & prinCiples (pd.) Home Water Systems - May 4 & 5. May 1 at Earthaven Ecovillage, with Patricia Allison, $150 includes camping/meals. Thoroughly explore environmentally friendly and economical ways to catch, store, conserve, use, and clean water. Call 828 669-7053 or register online at www.culturesedge.net. baMboo walkinG toUr • 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:303pm - Haiku Bamboo Nursery and Farm, 468 Rhodes Mountain Road, Hendersonville, will host a bamboo walking tour featuring 23 different species. Wear walking shoes. $20.

Info: oshimabambooschool.com or 685-3053. bb barns GardeninG Classes 36 Rosscraggon Road. Classes and events are free, unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: bbbarns. com.

• FR (4/26), 11am - Roses 101 will focus on the basics of growing roses, choosing varieties, planting techniques, fertilization and watering.

• SA (4/27), 11am - A class on growing tomatoes will focus on best practices and bountiful harvests. --- 1pm - A kitchen gardening class will focus on soil preparation, vegetables and herbs that grow well together and fertilization and watering techniques.

bUllinGton Gardens plant sale • FR (4/26), 10am-5pm & SA (4/27), 10am-4pm - Bullington Gardens Horticultural Education Center will host a plant sale featuring native and non-native perennials, annuals, vegetable starts and small trees and shrubs. Held at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville. Prices vary. Info: 698-6104. bUnCoMbe CoUnty extension Master Gardeners Programs are held at 94 Coxe Ave. unless otherwise noted. Info: 255-5522.

• MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org.

• 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 11am-2pm Compost demonstrations will focus on establishing compost piles and bins for home gardens. Held outside Jesse Israel Garden Center, 570 Brevard Road. A plant clinic is also available. Bring plant samples for evaluation. Free.

Corneille bryan native Garden plant sale • SA (4/27), 9am-1pm - The Corneille Bryan Native Garden at Lake Junaluska will host a native plant sale at the junction of Ivey Lane and County Road. Prices vary. Info: 778-5938. frenCh broad river Garden ClUb plant sale • SA (4/27), 9am-3pm - The French Broad River Garden Club will host a plant sale featuring heuchera, tiarella, heucharella, native plants, ferns and flowers. Held at Clem’s Cabin, 1000 Hendersonville Road.

Prices vary. Info: fbrgcf.org.

GeorGe washinGton Carver edible park • MONDAYS, 5-7pm - The community is invited to help grow and maintain vegetables at the George Washington Carver Edible Park, next to the Stephens Lee Recreation Center parking lot, 30 G.W. Carver Ave. Info: majerla@hotmail.com.

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Growin' in the MoUntains • FR (4/26) & SA (4/27), 9am-6pm Growin' in the Mountains spring garden show will feature hundreds of herbs, vegetable starts, flowers, shrubs, succulents and more. Held at the WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road. Prices vary.

Info: blueridgehorticulture.org. n.C. arboretUM Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily. Info: ncarboretum. org or 665-2492.

• TH (4/25), 10am-noon - A presentation on spring container gardening will focus on plant combinations that use various colors and textures. Class includes a slide discussion and hands-on demonstrations.

Presented by Sylvia Elwyn. $28/$23 members.

• SA (4/27), 10:30am-noon - A presentation on planting native pocket meadows will focus on low-maintenance, wildlifefriendly alternatives to traditional perennial plantings. Presented by Lisa Wagner of the South Carolina Botanical Garden. $23/$18 members. rUral yoUnG aGriCUltUral entrepreneUrs • Young adults interested in starting an agricultural business are invited to apply for The NC Rural Center's “New Generation Ventures” program. Info: avl. mx/q7. sMall terrain 278 Haywood Road. Info: smallterrain. com or 216-8102.

• WE (4/24), 6-8pm - A class on gardening in clay soil will focus on growing tips, amending soil and garden advice. $15.

• TH (4/25), 6-8pm - A class on natural cleaning products will focus on organic soap nuts, the "super fruit of the cleaning world." Samples provided. $5.

Co-sponsored by Asheville Parks & Recreation. Member of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

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the Gardens of alan ChadwiCk • WE (4/24), 7pm - Steve Crimi, author of Reverence, Obedience and the Invisible in the Garden, will lead a presentation on Alan Chadwick, spiritual gardener and creator of the biodynamic French intensive system. Held at Malaprop's, 55 Haywood St. Free. Info: malaprops.com or 254-6734.

More GardeninG events online Check out the Gardening Calendar online at mountainx.com/events for info on events happening after May 2.

Calendar deadline The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m. wednesday, one week prior to publication.

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Regional Tailgate Markets

For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project.

Info: buyappalachian.org or 236-1282. wednesdays • 8am-noon - haywood historic farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville.

• 1-5pm - asheville City Market south, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd.

• 2-5pm - spruce pine farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - french broad food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford farmers Market, 36 Montford Ave. • 2:30-6:30pm - weaverville tailgate Market, 60 Lakeshore Dr. thUrsdays • 8am-2pm - henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville.

• 3-6pm - flat rock tailgate Market, 2720 Greenville Highway.

• 4-6:30pm - tryon tailgate Market, McCowan St. satUrdays • 8am-noon - north asheville tailgate Market, UNCA commuter lot C. • 8am-noon - haywood historic farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville.

• 8am-1pm - asheville City Market, 161 South Charlotte St. • 8am-2pm - henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville.

• 8am-12:30pm - transylvania tailgate Market, 190 E. Main St., Brevard • 8:30am-12:30pm - yancey County farmers Market, U.S. 19 East at S. Main Street, Burnsville.

• 9am-noon - Jackson County farmers Market, 76 Railroad Ave., Sylva.

• 9am-1pm - Madison County farmers and artisans Market, Mars Hill College, Highway 213 and Part Street.

• 9am-2pm - leicester farmers Market, 338 Leicester Highway.

• 10am-1pm - Grow down home Market, 105 Richardson Blvd., Black Mountain. sUndays • noon-4pm - sundays on the island, Blanahasset Island, Marshall. tUesdays

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• 8am-2pm - henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville.

• 3:30-6:30pm - west asheville tailgate Market, 718 Haywood Road. daily • 8am-6pm - WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road.

not-So-Shady CharaCterS: Gardeners with nothing but shade — rejoice!

Shady Characters nursery from Aiken, S.C., specializes in plants that thrive in low light. Owners Everette and Karen Jones are just a few of the vendors participating in Growin’ in the Mountains Spring Garden Show, Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the WNC Farmers Market.

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Growing the local economy, one loan at a time Commentary

by Jane Hatley Businesses need capital to grow.

And strong local economies need ways to grow local businesses. But as local business owner Kudzai Mabunda learned, getting the money can be an arduous and frustrating process.

Mabunda had long dreamed of owning her own business. With a master’s degree in urban planning, the Zimbabwe native wanted to start her own in-home center for mentally ill and elderly adults. She also wanted to make a real-estate investment.

So when she and her husband moved to North Carolina in 2004, Mabunda “was happy to find that things were so laid back. … I realized that I could pursue my dream and spread my wings. I got a realestate license to buy my own home [for] use as a residential facility.”

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But her dream proved complex to bring about. After buying the building, Mabunda faced a dilemma that stymies many small-business owners: “I used up all my funds that I had saved up in the remodeling of the home into a facility and for licensure and furniture. I had no working capital at that time.”

She soon realized that she needed a loan. Mabunda had no more savings; she couldn’t get a home equity line because she had already tapped out the equity in her home; she had

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no wealthy friends who wanted to invest in her business.

Mabunda approached several local banks but was turned down.

She was a newcomer to the area, with no track record of working successfully in her chosen field.

She was going into a field that was not regarded by many lenders as a solid money-maker. And she was asking for a working capital loan.

Such loans can be hard to come by, since they don’t involve fixed asset purchases.

“I was very devastated when all the banks told me I was a risk, and my business was not a business they supported,” said Mabunda.

“But I did not let my dreams be shut down. I called 211 and went on the Internet to look for organizations that would work with, and lend to, women in business.”

She found Self-Help Credit Union.

Mabunda came to Self-Help at a point of frustration, but we were able to look at her loan for the following reasons: We are a community development financial institution and mission lender, with the purpose of serving borrowers who have been historically “underserved” by traditional lenders; such borrowers include African-American and womanowned businesses; and we have a lot of experience in doing loans to care facilities of all kinds, including in-home centers.

Nonetheless, Mabunda’s loan was complicated. We asked her a bunch of questions. We made her fill in all kinds of paperwork.

Important point: Mabunda could easily have gotten totally discouraged and walked away, but she didn’t. Mabunda knew that, if she could just get over this hurdle, she could fulfill her dream.

She could tell that all the planning we were making her do — including a detailed business plan

“I did not let my dreams shut down.” — Kudzai Mabunda, Topic Family Care

with cash-flow projections — was for her sake. The process gave her a chance to put numbers to her dream and see if they made sense.

Mabunda could test out scenarios and anticipate possible pitfalls.

Although at first she had said she was not sure how much working capital she really needed, the process of planning and looking at the difference between her anticipated revenues (projected conservatively) and her anticipated expenses (projected high) made Mabunda realize that her working capital need was actually smaller than she’d thought.

In the end, Mabunda got her first start-up loan from Self-Help Credit Union.

Then, in 2010, she opened up another residential home, and SelfHelp loaned her funds for the mortgage. After building that second business, she approached Mountain BizWorks, another CDFI, for a loan to grow her business, Topic Family Care. Mabunda received a loan from Mountain BizWorks for expanding

into the building’s lower level, adding space for new residents.

Today she has three full-time employees, one part-time employee, and accommodations for 10 residents, who enjoy around-the-clock care in a comfortable home environment. Mabunda also ensures that her residents learn independent living skills; and three of her residents have been discharged to live independently.

Best of all, Mabunda is now so successful that she is probably “bankable.” This is often how things work: Folks start out with a lender who is willing to take a little more risk, and gradually, over time, if they are successful, they graduate to getting loans from traditional banks.

In short, it sometimes takes persistent, determined borrowers to

get that first commercial loan — borrowers who are willing to fill out all the paperwork, make their way through the planning process, and turn in all the documentation, because they believe enough in their dream to meet the lender half way.

And it takes a village of multiple lenders, with different lending goals, to make sure that our local small businesses get the financing they need.

Jane Hatley is the WNC regional director for Self-Help Credit Union in Asheville, where she has worked since 2001, first as a commercial loan officer and then as a business development officer. She became director upon Joyce Harrison’s retirement in 2012.

Determination and flexibility Latina entrepreneurs demonstrate the keys to small-business success

By Jamie Beasley While it is true that a business owner needs to analyze the financials and create an effective marketing plan, success requires more.

There are two other crucial ingredients, which may at first seem like a strange combination: determination and flexibility. Many of Mountain BizWork’s clients, especially the Latino immigrant entrepreneurial community, demonstrate just how powerful the proper balance of these two qualities can be.

Three years ago, edith SegoviaSanchez was determined to open a wholesale business providing Spanish-language Catholic books, as well as worship materials, to the region’s Spanish-language booksellers. Segovia-Sanchez had worked very hard on a business plan and asked Mountain BizWorks for a loan to get started. She was declined for the full request but accepted a lesser amount, which she used to buy a batch of books that she sold out of the trunk of her car.

“To be successful, you have to start from the bottom and work your way up, little by little.” — Edith SegoviaSanzez, Libreria A y M

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Segovia-Sanchez quickly paid back that loan, so we were able to give her a larger loan for the next step: moving into a shared retail space. She has never missed a payment and is planning the next growth phase for her business, Libreria A y M (Bookstore A & M).

Of course, initially her dream was to have her own distribution center — and that is still her goal.

But instead of taking on too much risk to make it all happen at once — and instead of giving up altogether when the path to business success seemed too overwhelming — Segovia-Sanchez has learned the importance of making incremental steps in her business.

“To be successful, you have to start from the bottom and work your way up, little by little,” she says. “It’s like a ladder; you can choose to skip steps and you will climb very fast — until you slip and fall. Or, you can choose to step on every rung, deliberately and intentionally, knowing that if you keep going, you will reach the top.”

Grasiela Mendoza is hitting every rung as well. Many years ago in her native Mexico, at the young age of 15, Mendoza owned a roadside diner. But she had always dreamed of opening a similar business here.

After bumping into many obstacles and setbacks, Mendoza decided to get a job at a local tomato-processing facility to test her market. “I only took the job at the factory to get in front of 500 Latino co-workers,” she explains. “I knew they would love my food because it’s authentic and homemade — and everybody is hungry, because the work is very physically demanding.”

So early every morning before going to work, she cooked up batches of food and loaded them into her car. During her lunch break and after work, she sold these meals to her co-workers, making three times as much from food sales as her hourly factory wage. Once she had saved up enough money, she quit her job and opened the doors of her own restaurant — Amanecer de Jalisco, a Mexican buffet in Hendersonville. Six months after opening, she received a Mountain BizWorks loan to expand and invest in some long-term ideas.

Mendoza describes her approach as a rock to be broken. “For me, patience is the key,” she says. “It’s like trying to break up a rock with a pick, one swing at a time. You won’t see many results after the first few swings and maybe not even after

“Just when you’ve gotten lost in the rhythm and the repetition, you’ll notice a breakthrough and know that you’re one step closer to the goal.” — Grasiela Mendoza, Amanecer de Jalisco

days and days of hard work. But if you keep at it, just when you’ve gotten lost in the rhythm and the repetition, you’ll notice a breakthrough and know that you’re one step closer to the goal.”

Both of these tenacious women embody the balance of determination and flexibility. They have not let their inner drive outpace their measured steps. They have worked around obstacles and come up with innovative ways to add pieces to their businesses without taking on too much risk.

So if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, ask yourself: What does the first phase of your dream look like? Is it keeping your day job while you save enough money for materials or a location? Is it getting your first small-business loan? Or is it setting up shop at a flea market or local festival to see if your product sells? Whatever it is, don’t be discouraged by each small step. Keep your hands and feet on the rungs and your eyes at the top of that ladder.

As Mendoza says, “I never even think about failure. It is not an option for me. You can’t even let it enter your mind. You have to stay positive.”

Segovia-Sanchez and Mendoza will both be at the 14th Annual Children’s Day Festival & Business Expo on

Sunday, April 28, noon to 6 p.m., at Jackson Park in Hendersonville.

Bring your family and come see these entrepreneurs in action. Or rent a booth to test your own business idea; call Zurilma McKeown at 253-2834, ext. 20 for details.

Amanecer de Jalisco: 1307 7th Ave. East, Hendersonville, 696-1506.

Libreria A y M, Smiley’s Flea Market, #CC13, Arden, 779-0074.

Mountain BizWorks helps small businesses start, grow and create jobs through loans, classes and coaching.

For more information, call 253-2834 or visit mountainbizworks.org.

Jamie Beasley is the Latino Program Director at Mountain BizWorks.

Business Calendar Asheville Business ConneCtions • 2nd TUESDAYS & 4th THURSDAYS, 11:15am - Asheville Business Connections will host a lunch meeting on "power marketing" at Yao Buffet Sushi Grill, 153 Smokey Park Highway, Suite 120. Restaurant prices apply. Info: meetup.com/ashevillebusinessconnections.

Firestorm CAFe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: firestormcafe.com or 255-8115.

• SA (4/27), noon - "Concerted Activity in the Workplace: What It Is and How to Use It" will include role-playing scenarios for the workplace.

schedule: 298-9023.

• TH (5/2) - Goodwill will offer an introductory course on skills required for jobs in medical environments. Free. Info and schedule: 2989023. leAdershiP Asheville • Through FR (5/17) - Leadership Asheville will accept applications for the LA 32 Program through may 17. Info: leadershipasheville.org. mountAin Bizworks workshoPs 153 S. Lexington Ave. Info: 253-2834 or mountainbizworks.org.

• MONDAYS, noon & WEDNESDAYS, 4:30pm - An informational meeting about Mountain BizWorks' programs will help businesses make the first step toward accessing the organization's services. Free. Info and registration: victor@mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834.

• TH (5/2), 6-9pm - Express Foundations, a fast-paced version of the Foundations curriculum, uses an integrated approach to emphasize the cross-development of financial and marketing elements. This five-week course meets Thursdays. Sliding scale. Info and registration: victor@mountainbizworks.org or 253-283. mountAin housinG oPPortunities selF helP ProGrAm • ONGOING - Families are invited to build their own homes through the Mountain Housing Opportunities Self Help Program.

No construction experience or down payment required. Affordable financing through the USDA available. Info: 254-4030, ext. 122. wCu Business sChool inFo session • WE (4/24), 4-5pm - WCU will host an information session about its MBA program at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee. Free. Info: 654-6533. wCu GrAduAte ProGrAm in teChnoloGy • TH (4/25), 6pm - WCU will offer an information session on the university's masters program in technology at 28 Schenck Parkway, Room 344. Free. Info and registration: miller@ wcu.edu or 654-6498. women entrePreneurs, Best in Business AwArd • Through MO (5/13) - The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will accept nominations for the "Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business" award through may 13. Info: ashevillechamber.org.

GmAt PreP Course • SA (4/27), 9am-4pm - A GMAT prep course will be offered on Wingate University's Hendersonville campus. Free.

Info, registration and exact location: wingate.edu/hendersonville/mba.

Goodwill CAreer ClAsses • ONGOING - Goodwill offers entry-level computer classes. Free. Info and schedule: 298-9023.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NATIONAL MEDIA COMES TO TOWN

BEHIND the SCREENS By eMIly PatrICk

light. He makes jokes about bacon and vegans. He and Warner share a plate of food like old pals.

The Blind Pig crew labored for about 16 hours to earn those 10 minutes. Moore says it wasn’t easy to keep up appearances when nothing was scripted. “Quite a few fires happened,” he says. “It would have looked as if we didn't know what we were doing.”

For dramatic effect, Warner set off a smoke bomb in the parking lot of Pisgah Brewing, where the filming was taking place; the fire department showed up, sirens blaring. After the trucks departed, the pig they were roasting actually caught on fire, although it made it to the dinner table in the end.

Moore thinks it would have been entertaining to see these bloopers on the show, but in some ways, he's glad they were cut.

Still, he wishes more of the Blind Pig crew got some screen time.

He's ready for round two of TV. A Canadian production crew visited Seven Sows last weekend to film a show called The Illegal Eater, starring Steven Page, the former frontman of the Barenaked Ladies.

Moore was happy to see the cameras return.

Everyone thinks Owen McGlynn got shortchanged — except for Owen McGlynn.

In January, Food Network came to town to film Rebel Eats, a one-hour special featuring celebrity chef Justin Warner. McGlynn, chef at Storm, prepared four courses for 150 people and the cameras. He never appeared on TV, although his dishes did.

McGlynn is an instantly likable guy. He smiles easily and talks quietly and with meaning. He's intimidatingly tall, but still approachable. In a word, he's easy-going.

So even though his girlfriend and his staff protested the omission, he's not bothered that the cameras overlooked him.

“It's kind of the way I was brought up, very low-key and mellow, just trying to do the work and get it done,'” he says. “I don't like talking about myself.”

When the nation's TV cameras point at Asheville, it seems they're drawn to certain people. Lately, they're visiting pretty often, along with their counterparts, journalists.

Since the beginning of 2013, Asheville food has attracted writers from Food & Wine, GQ and Lonely Planet, as well as videographers working for Food Network, ABC and Travel + Escape, a Canadian cable channel.

John t. edGe, “aShevIlle’S eCleCtIC adMIral,” Garden & Gun

“By my reckoning, The Admiral has that troika out the wazoo. That’s a good thing.

Too often, young restaurants take the safe course. They surf trends. They operate concepts, instead of restaurants. At The Admiral, the temerity of youth served me well.”

MerrIaM-weBSter troi-ka, noun — a Russian vehicle drawn by three horses abreast; a group of three

Chatty ChaMPIon Attracting big-name magazines and networks is a mixture of luck and skill, explains Margo Metzger, director of public relations for the N.C. Division of Tourism. She works with the Asheville Convention and Visitors Food FIrSt: Katie Button of Cúrate says she’s received calls to audition for TV shows, but prefers to focus on the restaurant. Photo by Max Cooper

But what shows up on the TV screens and in the glossies isn't always true to life. Sometimes, writers forget the details. Producers cut people out, as in McGlynn's case. New narratives are born back in New York and L.A. The magazines don’t make anything up, but they do leave things out. So, it's worth asking: What really goes down when the media comes to town? the whISPer In the ear Mike Moore doesn't go looking for attention, he explains, but in the two years since he started Blind Pig Supper Club, it's come to him. “I believe

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strongly in word of mouth,” he says. “If people have good experiences, they'll tell other people.”

His passive approach to marketing is effective. A production scout from Food Network learned about Blind Pig just by asking around. “She wrote me an email; she's like, 'I've talked to, literally, 47 people, and every single one of them has mentioned your name,'” says Moore, who also owns Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder.

Moore commanded the TV cameras for most of the show’s 10-minute Asheville segment. In other towns, host Justin Warner got most of the screen time. But here, Moore shares the spot-

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“In the end, what’s quintessentially local in Asheville is a kind of shared resourcefulness: Most chefs use the same accountant, and their mushrooms come from the same foragers. They’ve had an impact on each other. …

They’ve built a community.”

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The researchers for his TV show, The Illegal Eater, noticed Asheville for its title of Beer City, USA. “When you find specialty things like microbrews and micro-pubs, you usually find food, like really good food,” he says. “That was an alarm bell that started ringing.”

In addition to food and beer, Asheville’s small size and fierce local pride interested Charney and his crew. “Sometimes, with bigger centers, you expect more and get less,” he says. “Almost all of the crew is from smaller western or central Canadian cities … so maybe they automatically start to look past the big cities and examine what else there is.”

Making TV can be tiring, Charney says, but anyone who’s nervous about filming should know that it’s easy to stop the cameras for a break.

And as for getting cut? Don’t see it as negative, he explains.

“The cameras came because they knew what you were doing was good, so it’s OK if your personality doesn’t translate to television,” he says. “Really, it should translate to the food first.”

BUY 2, GET 1 FREE! a dIFFerent FoCuS: Chef Owen McGlynn of Storm puts cooking before the camera. Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography.

Bureau to spread the word about local happenings, many of which relate to food and beer.

Every year, Metzger's office throws a big party in New York City to show the national press what North Carolina has to offer. “We're looking for any type of consumer publication that has a travel element of some kind,” she says. “Those are the kinds of people who come to see what's going on in North Carolina. They need story ideas, and we bring them.”

Dan and Jael Rattigan of French Broad Chocolates traveled with Metzger to New York to hand out samples and acquire contacts. A few weeks later, Good Morning America rang. The iconic ABC program reaches more than 5 million people.

The Rattigans jumped at the opportunity to show the nation how to make truffles. “A four-minute live segment sounded like forever,” Jael says. “But at the time, it felt like an instant.”

As the segment opens, the Rattigans stand in a studio kitchen with their supplies spread around them, smartly dressed in matching black chef coats.

One of the hosts, Sam Champion, assumes they're from New York, but Dan politely sets him straight. “Wow!” coos Lara Spencer, as if Asheville were the moon. Then she mistakes cream for butter. Jael doesn't correct her, but begins to explain the recipe, even as

Spencer and Champion do their darndest to interrupt.

Dan cleverly distracts the hosts with chocolate samples. While their mouths are full, he takes an opportunity to explain the recipe. Spencer says something about inhaling a spoon.

Jael says she wasn't disappointed by the hosts' frenetic commentary because the publicity was so powerful. “They were very chatty,” she says. “I think part of the reason it went so fast is because we didn't get to convey as much information as we wanted.”

If she had her pick of media outlets, she would choose something a little brainier. “I really would love to have an in-depth story about chocolatemaking and cocoa harvesting and processing in Saveur, which is a food-nerd magazine,” she says. “That seems like it would be the perfect medium to tell our story.” wInInG and dInInG FOOD & WINE After the filming, the Rattigans got lucky again. Walking down the street, they passed a familiar figure, Gideon Lewis-Kraus, a writer who had visited Asheville a few weeks earlier while writing a piece for Food & Wine. They gave him a box of chocolate and chatted like old friends.

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Lewis-Kraus had gotten to know Asheville as an insider. Chef Katie Button and Felix Meana, part-owners of Cúrate, had taken him out and introduced him to everyone they could think of. LewisKraus clearly had a good time, as the first paragraph of his piece implies that he had consumed quite a bit of local beer.

“He was really, really nice,” Button says. “We got to know everybody's story who we went and visited.”

He must have had some genuine conversations with his hosts because he picked up details about spice mixes and accountants. Still, he doesn't exactly shelter them from scrutiny. He describes Button as “raspy-voiced,” to her slight embarrassment. “I was exhausted the day he was here, and I'd been working all weekend,” she says with a laugh.

While she would have preferred a different adjective, Button thinks LewisKraus' article was remarkable in its detail. She's thrilled that he picked up on the spirit of community. “The goal is to create a dynamic dining scene in Asheville,” she says. “Everyone who lives here wants that.”

Hype currency For the most part, big-city reviewers keep to their metros, with two notable exceptions. Alan Richman, the food critic for Esquire, dined at Cúrate (avoiding anyone's notice) and praised the restaurant in a March article, “The Perfect Night Out: The 12 Best Restaurants of 2013.”

Last summer, famed Southern food writer and director of Southern Foodways Alliance John T. Edge wrote of his visit to The Admiral. In his characteristically zany style, he praised then-chef Elliott Moss' cooking for its “troika out the wazoo.” (Moss says he's still not sure exactly what that means.)

To find the food critics, Asheville chefs have to travel to larger cities — and take their restaurants with them. Chai Pani opened its second location in Atlanta in March to major hype. Meherwan Irani, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Molly, says he never imagined it would draw so many, between 500 and 800 diners daily.

The crowds attract the critics, for better or for worse. “With hype, people's expectations are really, really high, sometimes irrationally so,” he says. “It feels like there's an intense pressure for us to never make a mistake because when we do, under the microscope, it's amplified.”

Irani gave his staff pictures of Atlanta Journal-Constitution restaurant reviewer, John Kessler, who eats at the restaurant often, but has yet to publish a review.

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Steady aS a friend: “We constantly are vigilant to stick to the core,” Chai Pani co-owner Meherwan Irani says.

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However, AJC did call Chai Pani “one of the hottest restaurants around.”

Esquire's reviewer, John Mariani, has also dined at the Atlanta Chai Pani. He's a controversial figure, one of those people who's revered and reviled. Still, his words make an impact. “I don't think he was there for an official review, but he was definitely there to check out the scene,” Irani says. “On the back of [his business card], he has his own personal recipe for his favorite daiquiri. So I told him if he ever comes to Asheville, we'll make the daiquiri in his honor.”

Irani is enjoying the perks of popularity, but riding out the buzz requires strong principals. “We constantly are vigilant to stick to the core,” he says. “The hype has to die down. No restaurant can sustain it.

For us, what it will do is help us get off to a good start.”

Back in Asheville after a trip south, Irani looks relieved, like he's breathing for the first time in several days.

“Asheville feels like the mother ship,” he says. “Everyone who walks in is a friend.”

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The wine and beer institution adds a bar and cheese shop Wine took awhile to become mainstream in Western North Carolina, recalls Hunt Mallett, owner of the Weinhaus.

When his father started the business in 1977, he didn’t have many competitors. “They were the only game in town,” Mallett says. “In fact, not just in town, but the whole western end of the state didn’t really have much going.”

For decades, the Weinhaus has been a mainstay of downtown, with a legacy shared by only a couple of other businesses, including TOPS for Shoes and The Market Place. Now, it’s evolving with upgrades: a cheese

shop is moving in, along with a wine and beer bar.

Mallett’s business partner, Katie Moore, will curate a selection of about 30 cheeses for sampling at the bar and taking home. She’s sourcing local brands as well as imported varieties. One of her favorites is the semi-soft Monte Enebro, a goat’s milk variety from Spain.

“With the cheese store, my goal is to get people in the door and really encourage them to try some stuff,” she says. “At the bigger grocery stores, there’s not a lot of chances to try cheese or talk to a cheese monger.”

The new bar will complement the cheese-tasting experience. Order a selection of cheeses from the bar, sip a glass of wine or beer and listen to some live music. “We thought it would be a natural fit,” Mallett says.

The bar menu will include 12 local draft beers, a variety of wines by the glass and bottle, and a menu of

lIke a FIne wIne: Weinhaus has sold wine and beer on Patton Avenue for more than 35 years. Now, Katie Moore and Hunt Mallett are expanding the offerings.

light fare, including salads and sandwiches. “We’re going to try to put an emphasis on not-really-loud music and early hours,” says Mallett, who plays banjo, guitar and bass.

Even as the Weinhaus grows, it will continue to focus on retail wine and beer. Wine tastings on the first Friday of the month will continue as usual, and the inventory of wine and beer will remain about the same size. Some additional food items, as well as gift baskets and picnic lunches, will also be available.

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Eating out is all about options, and sometimes, diners want to eat 40 ounces of meat, explains Ian Terhune, the regional manager of BT’s Burger Joint.

The fast-casual restaurant, which opened in April in Biltmore Park, offers a 40/20 challenge: In 20 minutes or less, eat the 40-ounce burger — five, 8-ounce patties stacked a foot high — and it’s free. Successful challengers get their picture on the wall and, probably, a stomachache. “Since the whole Man v. Food show came out,” Terhune says. “People want to see if they have what it takes.”

At the Biltmore Park location, two people have succeeded at eating the mammoth burger in less than 20 minutes. BT’s has two other locations in Charlotte. At the Rivergate Parkway location, which opened in 2008, Terhune estimates that there are 40 to 50 pictures on the wall of fame.

The big burgers are certainly a novelty. For the most part, BT’s focuses on fare sized for smaller appetites.

The menu centers around customizable burgers, salads and hotdogs.

“Everything on the menu is a la carte and build your own,” Terhune says.

“Our guests can get just a plain burger with American [cheese] and ketchup and mustard, or they can load it up, and get toppings like sweet-potato mustard, honey mustard, chili, slaw, grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers, Stare-down: BT’s regional manager Ian Terhune invites brave diners to try the 40-ounce burger, for a shot at the Wall of Fame.

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The offerings also include chicken sandwiches, turkey burgers, fried pickles, sweet potato fries, shakes, beer and wine.

The restaurant occupies the space next door to Woof Gang Bakery and seats about 85 people inside and 30 on the patio. The business shares owners with Hickory Tavern, and

while it’s more of a family restaurant than a sports bar, diners can watch the game on several wallmounted TVs. BT’s Burger Joint, 33 Town Square Blvd., Suite 150, opens daily at 11 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, it closes at 10 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays, it closes at 11 p.m. For more information, visit btsburgerjoint.com or search for BT’s Burgerjoint Biltmore Park on Facebook.

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Wall Street, downtown Every year, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture project releases a guide of regional farms, tailgate markets and food producers.

Celebrate the release of the guide — and Western North Carolina’s great food culture — with live music, samples, cooking demos and a minifarmers market. Plus, Wall Street’s restaurants will offer local specials throughout the day and donate a percentage of the proceeds to ASAP.

GLUTEN-FREE ExpO Saturday, April 27 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

UNCA’s Sherrill Center $5 entry fee The Gluten Intolerance Group of Asheville hosts an opportunity to learn more about gluten-free eating. The gathering is targeted for people with Celiac disease and gluten intolerance, but it’s open to anyone interested in learning more about wheat-based proteins and how to avoid them.

Now in its sixth year, the festival draws more than 1,000 people from all over the region. Ingles sponsors the event, and glutenfree restaurants and producers hand out samples, including Plant, Posana Café, Do More Bars, My Gluten Free Bread Company, Dolci Di Maria desserts and Gallo Lea Pizza.

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Around here, we pay attention to a lot of brewery openings, both big and small. But when Foothills Brewing announced last week that it was expanding, I had to read the news twice: a 72 percent increase in capacity? Turns out, it wasn’t a typo.

Foothills is the Winston-Salembased maker of popular beers like Hoppyum IPA, Torch Pilsner and People’s Porter. If you’ve ever had a Cottonwood Endo IPA or a Carolina Blond, that’s made by Foothills, too.

The company just received the first of four 200-barrel fermentation vessels. The additional equipment is no small purchase. It takes Foothills from 13,000 barrels last year (about the size of Green Man) to a capacity of 40,000 barrels (more than Highland).

“We need this equipment to keep up with demand for Foothills beer.

Right now we’re having to use the brewpub [in addition to the main brewing facility] to keep up,” says Jamie Bartholomaus, president and brewmaster of Foothills.

Those who have been paying attention saw this coming. A little more than a year ago, the company moved from downtown WinstonSalem to a facility that’s about 50,000 square feet. The ambitious move made sense. Since its 2004 beginning, Foothills has won many awards — including seven Great American Beer Festival medals and three World Cup Beer medals. Even more impressive: Foothills is one of two North Carolina Breweries in the Ratebeer Top 100 Breweries in the World for 2012 (the other is Duck Rabbit out of Farmville).

In addition to quality beer, moving from self-distribution to wholesale distribution is spurring the growth (Foothills went with Empire Distributors for the Asheville area).

But despite the scope of the expansion and the change to the salesside of things, Bartholomaus says North Carolina will remain the hometown market, and Asheville will stay important.

Head Brewer T.L. Adkisson put it this way: “Asheville is a very beer-

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Finding Foothills in Asheville

Foothills President and Brewmaster Jamie Bartholomaus (left) and head brewer T.L. Adkisson (right) oversee the offloading of the new equipment

savvy market. Regardless of your goals as a company and as a brewer, you just want to have a presence there. We’ve been very fortunate that Asheville has embraced us like they have. It’s two hours away, but they’ve made us feel ‘psuedo-local.’”

To that end, Foothills hopes it can do a better job getting both bottles and draft beer to WNC markets — noting that better draft service for outlying markets like Brevard, Sylva, and Cherokee is a priority. The company is also looking farther afield to Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia as possible new territories.

There are exciting developments coming on the liquid side as well.

The new tanks will give the brewers an opportunity to work on creative new beers. And new beers from the folks that make seasonals like Sexual Chocolate and India Brown Ale is a very good thing. “Our additional capacity should alleviate the need to brew production beers at the brewpub, and let it become our ‘playground.’ We should be able to come up with some new and exciting things,” says Bartholomaus.

For more than five years, Evan Crutchfield has been the man with the van, aka “the Foothills guy,” in Asheville — growing the number of accounts from 10 to almost 100.

Even though he won’t be the one running all the kegs around town anymore (Empire Distributors will handle that), he’ll still be the face of Foothills for WNC. While Foothills is now widely available, here are Evan’s tips for places that reliably keep a couple Foothills beers on tap: If you’re downtown, try Barley’s or Mellow Mushroom. They both usually have five or more draft Foothills beers, including seasonals and rarities.

In West Asheville? Head over to universal Joint, desoto or westville Pub. All of them usually keep at least two Foothills beers on tap.

Eastsiders can reliably find Foothills at Creekside taphouse, or trailhead if you’re out in Black Mountain.

Hendersonville’s Mezza luna usually has about three Foothills beers on tap, and both Brixx and neo Burrito in Biltmore Park are also a safe bet when you’re in south Asheville.

If bottles are what you’re after, the beer stores (Bruisin’ ales, hops & vines, and appalachian vinter) all stock a wide selection. Greenlife already has six packs, while other major grocery stores will have them on the shelves sometime soon.

Adkisson added, “It’s no secret there’s a love of IPAs around here.

We’re looking forward to additional offerings of that style in both draft and bottle. Eventually we want to bottle Jade, one of our most popular IPAs, and this should help us move toward that. We’d also love to do higher gravity lagers that take a while to age: Doppelbocks, an India Pale lager and other stuff we just don’t have time to do now.”

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UNDER EXPOSURE FOUR ShOwS DElivER ON thE matERial aRt OF PhOtOGRaPhY

“She moves through,” Stephen Pittelkow and alyssa C. Salomon, from After You, through april 26 at asheville bookworks, 428 1/2 haywood Road.

bY bRiDGEt CONN “Photographer” can be a confusing identifier in Asheville, or at least an ambiguous one.

When someone says they’re a painter, we tend to know they mean artist, rather than house painter. But say you are a photographer, and the artistic part isn’t so quickly assumed. The practical applications of photography seem to dominate the questioning. “Is the fall a busy time for you with senior portraits? Do you have any prints of the Parkway? Do you do weddings?”

These are valid questions, and there are professionals who do strong, beautiful work in these realms. For those who are interested in photography as visual art, as a manner of expression, however, right now is a great time to visit the galleries. Shows range from documentary bodies of work to darkroom-based pieces that emphasize the physical object of the photograph as much as the imagery.

On view since March 1 and coming down soon, After You at BookWorks features pieces that combine the photographic imagery of Alyssa C. Salomon

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“Jaden,” Erin brethauer, through april 27 at the artery, 346 Depot St.

with paper-marbler Stephen Pittelkow.

Salomon employs cyanotype — a 19th century photographic process which involves hand-coating paper with ironbased chemical mixes and exposing it in the sun, producing a blue (or cyan) image. Starting with an image (a simple paper stencil of a bird, a photographic print of a person and so on) Pittelkow

then marbles the paper using acrylic ink, meshing color, line and repetition in harmony with the cyanotype image.

Photoshop could produce a digital photo turned blue with a swirling pattern layered over it. But what is the difference here? The physicality of the paper, the magic of the antique chemical photographic process, the uncertain

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exciting result of the acrylic marbling transfer. Using the hands to create art: to push, brush, dip and get wet, rather than to stare at a screen and click.

Asheville photographic artist Robert Asman, whose work is up at Artetude Gallery, is on board with such processes.

Flesh and Vapor consists of 20-by-24 inch silver gelatin prints (darkrooms do still exist). It would be reductive to describe them as merging nudes and clouds. Asman describes the images as “photographic monoprints” — one-of-a-kind images created with the help of common household chemicals, sometimes paint, and by scratching and tearing paper negatives before printing the images. He creates an arresting, nearly 3-D effect through the application of chemicals that draw out the silver of the prints, adding a new swirling layer to the imagery. “For me the process is actually more important than the product,” Asman says. “It’s a ritual of trying to give substance to an image with the physicality and alchemy of the chemistry and a paper of currency such as silver in a cave or grotto.”

As with paintings whose canvases are exposed, Asman’s photographic images are not under glass. The viewer can experience the shifting image that depends on the physical perspective. Perhaps photographic reproductions could be made of these images, but it would be like trying to say that owning a sculpture is the same experience as owning a photograph of a sculpture. You just have to see the work in person to fully appreciate it.

Though much less complicated in the aspect of materiality, Asheville Citizen-Times photographer Erin Brethauer’s exhibit at The Artery celebrates the power of employing a body of work to convey a concept that one single photograph may not be able to do. Her images are digitally printed (albeit using a medium format camera and color film) and are more documentary in nature. Autism Camp Portraits, taken in Black Mountain, is the largest and most engaging body of work.

“hansel and Gretel,” Gerald Slota, from Story, through may at Castell Photography, 2C wilson alley.

Originally a 2008 newspaper assignment, Brethauer continued to work with the children as a personal project. The series looks at the different ways people with autism communicate. The images focus on expressions, interactions and other fleeting moments of physical contact. Against a camp backdrop of nature and poolside scenes, some children seem to be tangled in moments of frustration; in others, Brethauer captures moments of joy and enlightenment. The images are well-composed and edited, interdependently developing the complexity of the subject matter.

The mid-career retrospective of Gerald Slota helps Castell Photography live up to its goal of putting Asheville on the map as a destination for contemporary fine art photography. Slota is an internationally exhibited and collected photographer who teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

After making connections with the gallery through HATCH Asheville in 2011, Slota has returned to town with Story, a collection of mainly one-of-a-kind photographic images that loosely deal with memory, nostalgia, nightmare and mystery.

With both silver and digital prints that once again lean toward the physical processes of photography, Slota uses paper and film negatives, scratching into them to introduce drawing elements along with the photograph. The quaint, decorative quality of an image border cropped with pinking shears contrasts sharply with scratched faces or figures cut out of the print entirely, subtly hinting at sinister deeds but never completely spelling out definite facts.

These shows are a must-see for anyone interested in the artistic properties of the photographic medium. Asheville needs landscapes of our beautiful region, Asheville needs skillfully made portraits and Asheville also needs more art shows like these that expand the definition of a photograph. X Bridget Conn is an Asheville-based artist, designer and photographer who runs the Asheville Darkroom.

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arts X festivals

WestWard eXpansion

all go West returns WitH a neW location and More entertainMent

by alli MarsHall All Go West, West Asheville’s daylong music festival, returns for its third year. But the homegrown fete, which skipped 2012, comes back with a few updates.

First, it moves into West Asheville’s walking district, according to director Arieh Samson.

Centered around Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, an outdoor stage will host performances until 10 p.m., while an indoor stage will be programmed from noon to 2 a.m. (percussionist Ryan Oslance returns from California to help Ahleuchatistas close out the night).

Secondly, for 2013, the lineup is set to include not just local favorites, but a select group of regional acts and one special performance by

WHat All Go West

WHere Isis Restaurant and Music Hall

WHen Saturday, April 27 (noon-2 a.m., Free. allgowest.com; tickets to Savor the Westside are $40. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to Savor the Westside on Thursday. )

even farther west: This year’s lineup includes local favorites (like Comet West, right) and touring acts like Nashville’s DeRobert & The Half-Truths (middle) and Cali, Colombia-based Quantic (left).

British-born, South America-based producer Quantic. “I’m constantly looking for and listening to new music,” says Samson. “I wanted to book bands from the past that have grown over the years, and a couple of bands have played every single year.”

Those include RBTS WIN, who are about to release a gorgeous new album, Palm Sunday (they’ll play tracks from that forthcoming release at All Go West); Kovacs & the Polar Bear (who played an enchanting set inside the now-defunct Rocket Club during a rainstorm at the first All Go West); and the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (who count the festival among their spring tour dates as they ramp up to release their new self-titled album).

Samson has discovered a number of groups while on the road with Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, whom he represents. “I was able to pull some interesting bands from the region, that Asheville might not know about,” says Samson. Nashville-based DeRobert & the HalfTruths (think funk and soul, Daptones style, and signed to Music City’s G.E.D. Soul Records) and Demon Waffle (a ska band from Johnson City,

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Tenn.) are two that caught his attention. “It’s a great opportunity to put them on the stage, because I know they’re just going to bring it.”

As for Quantic, the stage name of Will Holland, he’s is currently living in Cali, Colombia (and at work on a new album that fuzes Ethiopian jazz, Haitian Compas, Salsa Dura from his Colombian homestead and Detroit techno).

Samson had been hoping to get Holland to Asheville at some point, but attempts to book the musician proved fruitless, until Samson realized that Quantic was represented in the U.S. by the same agency handling Asheville-based performer Marley Carroll.

Carroll played the first All Go West festival with his band, Melanaster. Soon after, he disbanded the group and went solo, playing DJ sets from coast to coast. Similarly, Holland is taking a break from his full-band performances to do a DJ tour.

Another addition to the festival: a poll. And not just any poll — one that helped Samson plan the local part of his lineup. Samuel Robbins of indie-rock band Comet West says that a friend texted him about the poll where people could suggest bands for All Go West. “We got our close

friends to suggest us,” says Robbins. Comet West is a relatively new group — the current lineup has been together for about a year. But all of its members attended Reynolds High School, and they have a lot of family and former classmates to count as supporters. Plus, Robbins’ previous band, Elkmont Place, had a following.

The 15-day poll started as recommendationsonly and evolved into a voting forum. Samson says that, in the beginning, he was concerned about the element of competition. But, as the list grew (from four bands, initially, to around 100), Samson found it to be supportive rather than combative.

And, although Robbins says his group got nervous as other bands amassed votes, the poll proved beneficial. Comet West ranked No. 1 among Asheville-area indie-scene bands on ReverbNation during the All Go West poll, and attracted many new views to their Andrew Anderson-directed “Bear Trap” video. Even better: When the votes were tallied, Robins and his bandmates had won a slot at the festival.

Need a break from the music? Local company Ashevillain hosts a skateboarding competition, with a final round at 8 p.m. And there’s also Savor the Westside, a VIP ticketed event that includes food from West Asheville’s restaurants, beer from Altamont Brewing Company and wine from Hops and Vines. X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.

arts X painting

end of eMpire MAY 25THJUNE 1ST OFFICAL

ASHEVILLE BEER WEEK GUIDE by ursula gulloW Margaret Curtis’ paintings were once described by an art critic as looking like “the day after the party.” That was 10 years ago, when hyperbolic feminine themes were rampant in Curtis’ paintings of parade floats and giant plastic flowers.

At that time Curtis was one of several female artists, like Sue Williams, responding to what they saw as a male-dominated art world’s notions of “correct painting.”

By using “girlie” motifs, pastel colors and cake-decorating tools, Curtis says “I really wanted to paint in a way that was despicable or anathema to everything that was shoved down my throat [in art school].”

Fast forward to End of Empire, Curtis’ current exhibit at Flood Gallery in the River Arts District, and her first solo show since 2004.

Gone is the bombastic painting style that Curtis was known for a decade ago. The new paintings are more representational, with greater care given to the figure. Still, Curtis’ palette of nearly psychedelic hues remains consistent with the aggression of her early work. “I really don’t want my paintings to be put in the category of “realism,” says Curtis. “I use strong supersaturated color to fight that notion.”

End of Empire comprises six epic paintings and several drawings by Curtis produced over the last two years. The narratives offer psychological portraits composed from photographs of Curtis’ family. “Loaded” depicts a middle-aged man seated in a rickshaw, grasp-

Margaret curtis invents a leXicon of Mark-Making Human cargo: “Having children made me want to examine my own childhood,” says artist Margaret Curtis. Above, “Abandon(ment).”

ing the seat of the bicycle like a phallus. Curtis has painted herself as the pregnant operator of the rickshaw; she appears in control and yet burdened by the weight of her human cargo.

Her tight vintage Pucci shirt has pulled up to reveal a full belly that is at once vulnerable and potent. “So much of my own family burden is caught up in colonialism,” says Curtis.

“The paintings are as much about the end of that empire in my own psyche.”

The significance of Curtis’ narratives, which she says are “fiction but based on real-life scenarios,” can be pondered at any distance. But up close, Curtis’ painterly facility takes precedence. Her ability to render the precision of stripes on a seersucker suit with just the sweep of a combing tool is remarkable, as are her reflections of light in glass, cigarette smoke, dizzying beams of sunlight bursting through a flower shed, gilded pages of a bible and crocheted bikini top created by literally weaving strands of paint together.

Through the use of common crafting items

Curtis invents a lexicon of mark-making that is astonishing. “Paint is much more plastic than people realize,” says Curtis. “You can approach it like clay and build it up in ways that the realist [painters] aren’t concerned with.”

In “Abandon(ment)” a cast of characters converge on the runway of a tropical airport as confetti twirls around them from an undetermined source. Masked-off portions of the painting reveal strawberry pink under-paint that cuts through deluxe strokes of buttery over-paint. A girl spins casually, hair whipping in the wind in an everyday gesture that is immediately recognizable.

“Having children made me want to examine my own childhood,” says Curtis. “I wanted to teach myself a new vocabulary to convey more subtle, complex emotional stuff.”

End of Empire will be on display until May 25 at Flood Gallery in the Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St. 254-2166. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. margaretcurtisart.com

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arts X music

Straying From the Path

band oF horSeS arrived FuLLy Formed and FormidabLe. what haPPened?

by Jordan Lawrence Released five years apart, “Is There a Ghost” and “Knock Knock” are remarkably similar songs, energetic opening numbers that are as catchy as they are fulfilling. And yet, Band of Horses, the Charleston, S.C.-based outfit that created them, are a very different band than they were in 2007. Keying on leader Ben Bridwell — the band’s only constant during its nine-year run — they became international stars based on a very specific set of strengths, a skill set they now seem uninterested in exploiting.

“Ben’s an artist, and he likes to keep challenging himself and doing new stuff,” offers bassist Bill Reynolds, speaking to 2010’s Infinite Arms and 2012’s Mirage Rock, recent records that drift from the band’s early sound — lush,

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psych-leaning folk-rock where the only element more enormous than the reverb was the catharsis. “I think he was just trying to push himself. If you keep doing the same thing, then people will get mad at you for doing the same thing. He just wanted to push it.”

“Is There a Ghost” opens Band of Horses’ 2007 sophomore platter, Cease to Begin, a savvy and emotionally rich album that built the instant acclaim of 2006’s Everything All the Time into breakout success and a deal with Columbia Records. “Is There a Ghost” finds the group’s early appeal distilled to its most essential elements. It’s a chorus elongated into three uncommonly powerful minutes. “I could sleep / When I lived alone,” Bridwell sings, his passionate Southern coo simmering through subtle reverb, “Is there a ghost in my house?” Huge walls of shimmering guitars build, matched by bass and drums that chug with aggressive persistence, the sonic embodiment of a thought you just can’t shake.

All told, it’s a perfectly soaring setup for an album defined by its unrelenting urgency and powerful sense of feeling.

“Knock Knock,” which leads off Mirage Rock, is the group’s best song since Cease.

Like “Is There a Ghost,” it’s really just a hook stretched out four minutes, but what a hook it is. The verses, which ramble along with the same gait as the chorus, ride nervy, reverbrich guitar jangles and drums readymade to lead festival handclaps.

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is there a ghost in their house? Band of Horses haven’t lost their touch.

They’re just not taking advantage of it. Photo by Christopher Wilson In the chorus, everything simply ramps up, distortion made richer, rhythms made stronger. “Knocking on the doorway/ Something’s coming your way,” Bridwell cries, his croon as impassioned as it ever has been, “Everything I want/ Everything I need.”

It’s the other side of the “Ghost” coin, a surge of positive momentum that’s incredibly hard to resist. Unfortunately, “Knock Knock” is not an apt predictor of the album that follows. The rest of Mirage Rock sinks into a quagmire of cliched phrasing, half-hearted sentimentality, and songs that are content to recreate the band’s reliably pretty sound without reviving their early energy.

“Sequencing this record was the hardest thing,” Reynolds admits. “When Glyn [Johns, the album’s producer] finally sequenced it, it made sense to me. This one had lots of peaks and valleys, so we didn’t really know what to put first.”

But sequencing isn’t Band of Horses’ problem. Bridwell has proven incredibly skilled at one particular mood, rendering it more powerfully than pretty much any other musician working today. And while his willingness to follow his wandering artistic inspirations is admittedly brave given the pressure of his major label contract, he hasn’t landed on anything that resonates.

On Mirage Rock, Reynolds says the band swayed to the preferences of Johns, a recording legend who has worked with The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Eagles among others. The Horses clearly had these hallmarks in mind during the album’s creation, but the sounds feel limp in their hands. “Slow Cruel Hands of Time” opts for calm acoustic strums, laid-back electric licks, and comfortably rough harmonies. It’s as easy to fall into as any of The Eagles’ hits, but it’s weakwilled, lacking the insistence that allowed those ‘70s stars to turn average melodies into chart-topping hits. “Electric Music” tries for the backwoods blues perfected by the Stones, but it’s done by the numbers, too concerned with getting things right to capture any of the icons’ ramshackle grit.

“We made songs that we thought would perk Glyn up,” Reynolds says. “If we came with a really hard-hitting song, we knew that it wasn’t going to be something that he wanted to mess with too long.”

It’s possible that Mirage Rock’s problems stem from an ill-suited producer. And perhaps the hollow enormity of Infinite Arms was a poor reaction to new expectations.

“Knock Knock” proves that Band of Horses haven’t lost their touch. They’re just not taking advantage of it. X

arts X music

recitatives on tHe guillotine

Modern aMerican Music proJect brings tHe QuagMire of capital punisHMent to tHe stage

by Jaye bartell Troubling and divisive situations need most to be discussed, especially when the implications are as severe as capital punishment, says pianist and composer David Troy Francis.

“When people discuss these kinds of emotional issues in political debate, often they're made to feel stupid, and their positions harden,” he says.

Francis is the artistic director of The Modern American Music Project, an Asheville-based nonprofit with aims both musical and social.

“Our goal and mission is to present quality, modern works of musical art by American composers, and combine them, if possible, with educational opportunities and social justice opportunities,” Francis says.

On April 26 and April 27, TMAMP will perform Terrence McNally's opera version of Dead Man Walking, a restaging of the 1995 film

by Tim Robbins, which was based on a Roman Catholic nun's account of her ministry to a death row inmate convicted for the murder of a young couple.

Even without the nuances of the story, most are familiar with Sean Penn's brooding portrayal of a death row inmate and his final comeuppance with the counsel of Susan Sarandon's Sister Helen Prejean. “It's the same story [as the movie],” Francis says, “but with exquisite music

by Jake Heggie.” The concert-style treatment relies on the music and singing as its focus. “It's a concert-style version with minimal staging.

But it's intimate — the music and story are so poignant and compelling.”

While the score is decisively modern, audiences shouldn't expect Einstein on the Beach.

“Unlike people's perception that modern American music is dissonant and inaccessible, this music is sort of like [George] Gershwin meets [Leonard] Bernstein,” he says. “It's very linear, understandable.”

Although the music will have emphatic place — the orchestra is made up of three instruments: synthesizer, piano and percussion — the actors in the principal roles bring significance and distinction to McNally's grave libretto.

New York-based mezzo soprano Elise Quagliata performs the role of Sister Prejean opposite baritone Christaan Smith Kotlarek who plays the condemned Joseph De Rocher. Mezzo soprano Jane Bunnell, who has performed “on Broadway 450 times,” according to Francis, plays the role of De Rocher’s mother. “We have a true star in her,” Francis says. The cast also includes the local Children of Hope children's chorus and celebrated Asheville soprano Simone Vigilante, who gave a stirring voice to Druffle's Requiem with the Asheville Symphony Chorus in the fall of 2012 at Central United Methodist Church.

In addition to performing in the set of concerts, Bunnell will host a “master class”

WHat Dead Man Walking (concert-style opera)

WHere Lipinsky Auditorium at UNCA, Friday, April 26, 8 p.m.

Coulter Hall at Western Carolina University, April 27, 3 p.m.

For ticket pricing, and information on ancillary events, visit tmamp.org.

feel and discuss: Pianist David Troy Francis produces concerts with an educational takeaway.

Photo by Max Cooper for distinguished area music students from UNCA, Western Carolina University and elsewhere. The class, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Lipinsky Auditorium, is also open to the public to participate or observe (for free).

The Music Project also honors its social justice commitments, rather substantially, with the presence of Sister Helen Prejean herself.

The Roman Catholic nun who ministered the last days and rites of the real-life De Rocher will attend the performances and give a free public address on the topic of capital punishment at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in Lipinsky Auditorium, where, just a few hours later, Dead Man Walking will be performed.

While the aspects of the libretto and the performance's peripheral events favor alternatives to the death penalty, Dead Man Walking is not a polemic set to music. “This particular play is about Sister Prejean's life and her own anti-capital punishment views,” Francis says.

“However, it does present, extraordinarily effectively, the viewpoints of the [murdered couple's] four parents while the mother of the murderer is begging the pardon board to commute [his] sentence to life.”

The scale of perspectives will leave much for the audience to feel and discuss. “In this kind of non-threatening venue, you get to actually see that the person who did these murders is human, and he has a family,” Francis says. “It's a way to examine issues that are important to our lives in ways that are thoughtful and hopefully provoke introspection and conversation about these issues.” X

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State of ThE ARTS

by KyLE ShERARd

CONTINUOUS REVIVAL The decals never came off the doors after the Fine Arts League of the Carolinas moved out of its Rankin Avenue location. But that’s OK. In a way, the new tenant is the old tenant. Asheville artist and Fine Arts League founder Ben Long is moving back in. In the weeks to come he will reopen a new gallery space tentatively named Asheville Fine Art Studios and Gallery.

“The second week of May is what we’re shooting for,” Ada dudenhoffer, Long’s assistant and business manager told Xpress. They’re just waiting on some final renovations.

Walls and partitions have been removed from the roughly 4,000-square-foot space. Track lighting has been updated and new paint covers the ductwork and trim. The once Carolina-blue walls are now steely shades of forest and sage green. It’s mostly come down to refinishing the hardwood floors, says dudenhoffer.

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Ben Long, Studio Model, 2012, oil on board.

Courtesy Ben Long

Long and dudenhoffer expect more foot traffic for the Rankin/Walnut corner. The school previously leased a space on depot Street, near the Glen Rock depot. But that had a fraction of the audience that a downtown location will bring, according to Long.

The Rankin spot also has north-facing windows that’ll fill the space with diffused natural light. Add to that the 14-foot-high ceilings, which could allow for salon-style hanging for

exhibitions. The artists will be mostly local, but also include a few of Long’s national or international contemporaries. “It’ll be a rotating list,” said dudenhoffer.

Long and dudenhoffer are also restricting the types of work they will show in the renewed and reincarnated gallery — more so than in years past. “We’ll show figurative and landscape artists that only draw from life,” Long says. Artists and works that use refer-

ence photos and printed imagery will be prohibited. In other words, they’re sticking with the traditions that predate modern technology, a pillar of the former school’s mission. “That will narrow things quite a bit,” he said.

The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas temporarily suspended their operations last September. Long founded the school in 2001.

Until last year, it taught the technical, scientific and philosophical practices of the Old Master artists. The closure followed financial difficulty and a soured relationship with thenexecutive director Sheri Khan. Khan has since left the city.

It seemed like that suspension might mark the end of the League. And it has, for that particular incarnation. But Long and dudenhoffer are working towards a revival of sorts. “We had a school that was very successful for over 10 years,” Long said. “And I don’t want to let that go.”

They’ve ruled out having both a gallery and a school in the Rankin location; there’s just not enough space for both, says Long. One possible classroom locale would be Long’s downtown studio space on College Street. doing so would make the move back into the Rankin location seemingly more serendipitous. “That’s where the school first started,” he said. After leaving his private studio, it moved to Rankin, then to depot Street in 2010 before closing in 2012.

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SEMI-PUBLIC GETS A LITTLE MORE PUBLIC If you were around Charlotte Street this past Saturday, you may have seen Art on the Move.

It was an aptly titled pseudo-performance piece. Rather, a walk-turned-exhibitional precursor for Asheville artist and Semi-Public Gallery owner Gary Byrd’s opening reception at Metro Wines.

The “move” was out of necessity, he admits.

“I didn’t want to rent a truck,” Byrd told Xpress, “and it’s really not that far away.”

Byrd, with the help of friends, artists and a collector or two marched the large-scale oil paintings from his studio and gallery space on hillside to Metro Wines on Charlotte. he’s the shop’s first exhibiting artist, but also the new in-house gallerist. Metro Wines is partnering with Byrd and Semi-Public.

The space will rotate artworks from the halfdozen artists affiliated with the gallery, including Byrd. Some shows will be solo, others group-oriented. And any work associated with the gallery will be shown as a “Semi-Public Project.” There’s the option to bring in other artists he says. In that case, their work will be shown on its own accord.

Semi-Public’s goal is to filter artists, patrons and collectors from one space to the other. doing so, he says, will help bolster the fledgling Charlotte Street arts corridor giving artists another platform for exhibitions.

“We’ve been crap-free since 1996,” Byrd said. They’re aiming to keep it that way he says, but in a new, expanded footprint.

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dick dale

clan destiny circus

Pioneering musician Dick Dale was born in Boston, but when, as a teen, he moved to California’s Orange County with his family, he got into surfing and then music. Dale learned drums, ukulele, trumpet and finally guitar. But he didn’t stop there. Inspired by his Lebanese heritage, he drew on Arabic sounds, which ultimately led to the creation (in 1961) of surf rock. Known as the King of Surf Guitar, Dale will play what might be his last Asheville show at The Asheville Music Hall on Monday April 29. The Krektones open. 9 p.m., $25/$30.

Local artist collective Clan Destiny Circus performs a “show for the child, for the moonstruck lovers, for our elders with a taste for life.” According to a press release, the troupe’s members each have specific talents that they bring together for six-to-10 person acrobatic dance routines. They’ll team up with Big Ben and the Clock Towers for “toe-tapping, skirt-twirling jazz, timeless comedy, and inspiring theatrical performance” at White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, April 26. 8 p.m., $15. whitehorseblackmountain.com.

Hamlet, steampunk style You know Shakespeare’s Hamlet, right? At least more or less. But what about Hamlet reimagined through the lens of Victorian-era steampunk? “Themes of indecision, revenge and retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty and fate make Hamlet timeless,” says press for the show, produced by the A-B Tech Drama Club, and staring A-B Tech alumna Hayley Karbowski as the title character. Interiors of the Biltmore House will be projected as scenery, “transporting the audience from room to room of Elsinore Castle.” Held at A-B Tech’s Simpson Hall. Wednesdays-Saturdays, April 24-May 4 at 7:30 p.m. $5/$10/$15. abtech.edu. Photo by Frank J. Bott

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snatam kaur Devotional chant and yoga teacher (and Oprah Winfrey fave) Snatam Kaur leads both a workshop and an evening of kirtan, sacred music and songs of India. The concert is at at the UNCA Kimmel Arena on Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. $45/$22. The workshop is on Saturday, April 27, 1-5 p.m. at the UNCA Sherrill Center Dance Hall. Kaur “will share powerful healing and spiritually potent postures, movements, breathing and mantra chanting techniques designed to help us awaken our kundalini (life energy) and have it flow harmoniously throughout our bodies,” says press for the event. $50 workshop only, $65/$88 for workshop and concert. markfieldsevents.com.

Photo by Fran Gealer

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Bob Dylan Bob Dylan has always done things his own way, and sometimes he misses but mostly he hits. Most recently, the legendary musician released 50th Anniversary Collection, a four-CD set with 86 live tracks and studio outtakes recorded in 1962 and ‘63. But only 100 copies were pressed and sent to specialty record collector shops in Europe. (“It seems to have been designed by the label to exploit a recent change in European copyright law,” says NPR.) Didn’t get a copy?

You can see Dylan in person at the U.S. Cellular Center on Tuesday, April 30. 7:30 p.m. $61.35. uscellularcenterasheville.com.

Ann B. Ross Hendersonville-based author Ann B. Ross has been working on her popular Miss Julia series since ‘99. The feisty Miss Julia is a widow as well as a church member and pillar of her small community, Abbotsville. But throughout the series, the title character creates a new family, keeps up a crazy house and solves mysteries. Or problems. Often other people’s problems.

The just-released 14th novel in the series, Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble, is more drama, more twists, and dozens of recipes from Abbotsville’s best cooks. Ross will read and sign copies of her book at Malaprop’s on Sunday, April 28. 3 p.m. malaprops. com. Photo by Sarah Sneeden

Holocaust Remembrance Series, Year 5 Celebrating the Creativity of the Human Spirit Sunday, April 28, 5 pm Manheimer Room, Reuter Center, UNC-Asheville Music of Ervin Schulhoff and the Sephardic Diaspora Kate Steinbeck flute • John Ravnan viola • Amy Brucksch guitar • Ian Bracchitta bass

Free admission www.pan-harmonia.org • 828.254.7123

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clubland

Bloody mary Bar Sundays @ noon

Wednesday, april 24 185 kinG street Dave Desmelik w/ Aaron Price & Betsy Franck (singer-songwriters), 8pm

pinball, foosball, ping-pong & a kickass jukebox kitchen open until late 504 Haywood Rd. West Asheville • 828-255-1109 “It’s bigger than it looks!”

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5 walnUt wine bar Juan Benevides Trio (flamenco, Latin), 8pm adaM dalton distillery DJ dance party (EDM, bass), 10pm altaMont brewinG CoMpany Roots in the Round (singer-songwriter showcase), 9pm apotheCary Chris Corsano (experimental) w/ David Daniell & The Shane Perlowin/Tashi Dorji Duo, 9pm barley's taprooM Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30pm blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse Bluegrass jam, 9pm bywater International reggae dance night, 9pm ClUb hairspray Dirty game night & dance party, 10pm ClUb reMix Open House (dance music, DJs), 9pm Creekside taphoUse Open mic, 9pm dirty soUth loUnGe Disclaimer Standup Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm doUble Crown Country night w/ Dr. Filth, 9pm dUGoUt Karaoke, 8pm elaine's dUelinG piano bar Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am eMerald loUnGe Sonmi (electronic) w/ England in 1819 & Peripheral, 9pm hanGar loUnGe Old-school DJ ('70s-'90s) & open mic, 8pm

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Jason DeCristofaro Trio (jazz), 8:30pm

oranGe peel

Open mic, 8:30pm

Flying Lotus (experimental, electronic) w/ Thundercat & Teebs, 9pm oskar blUes brewery Trivia, 6pm

hiGhland brewinG CoMpany Movie night, 6pm

Eric Janoski (alternative rock), 8pm

isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall Impromptu Sessions (improv jam w/ rotating musicians), 9:30pm

The Campfire Reverends, 9pm

lexinGton ave brewery (lab) Reasonably Priced Babies (improv comedy), 8:30pm

SUN-THUR 8 AM - MIDNIGHT FRI SAT 8 AM - 3 AM (828) 684-8250

Sumilan (electronic, rock, funk) w/ Makayan, 10pm

harrah's Cherokee Throwback DJ ('70s-'90s), 6pm-close

JaCk of the wood pUb Old-time jam, 4pm

Where Adult Dreams Come True

drum solo!: Local percussionist Reid Weigner is versatile and prolific, performing with experimental indie rock outfits like Hello Hugo, Giant Giants and Reptar. On Wednesday, April 24, Weigner steps out from behind the band for a senior recital show at The Altamont Theatre, featuring contemporary multi-percussion pieces and original compositions.

Shawn Tamborini also performs.

phoenix loUnGe pisGah brewinG CoMpany red staG Grill Chris Rhodes (guitar, vocals), 7-10pm tallGary's Cantina Open mic/jam, 7pm the soCial Karaoke, 9:30pm

native kitChen & soCial pUb Appalachian night, 7pm

tiMo's hoUse

o.henry's/tUG Karaoke, 10pm

trailhead restaUrant and bar

olive or twist Cadillac Rex (oldies, swing, rock), 8-11pm

treasUre ClUb

one stop deli & bar

tressa's downtown JaZZ and blUes

Blues jam, 10pm Kevin Scanlon's old-time jam, 6:30pm DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am

vanUatU kava bar

tHursday, april 25 185 kinG street Blues jam w/ Riyen Roots & Brian Phillips, 8pm 5 walnUt wine bar The Big Nasty (gypsy jazz), 8-10pm barley's taprooM Alien Music Club (jazz jam), 9pm blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse Mountain Feist (bluegrass, Americana), 9pm blUe MoUntain piZZa Cafe Ben Wilson, 7pm bywater Game night, 8pm ClUb hairspray Karaoke & dance party, 10pm ClUb reMix Asheville Rootz Collective (roots, reggae, dancehall), 9pm

doUble Crown International cuts w/ DJ Flypaper, 9pm elaine's dUelinG piano bar Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am eMerald loUnGe The Cheaters (hard rock) w/ Homeless Hill & Blackfoot Gypsies, 9pm frenCh broad brewery tastinG rooM Grace Adele & the Grand Band (Americana, folk), 6pm Good stUff Jeff Thompson (singer-songwriter), 7pm Grey eaGle MUsiC hall & tavern Dirty Bourbon River Show (gypsy, circus rock), 9pm harrah's Cherokee Live band karaoke, 8pm-midnight isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall The Revivalists (rock, soul), 10pm JaCk of hearts pUb Old-time jam, 7pm JaCk of the wood pUb No Strings Attached (bluegrass), 7-9pm Bluegrass jam, 9pm

to Qualify for a free listing, a venue Must be predoMinately dedicated to tHe perforMing arts. bookstores and cafés WitH regular open Mics and Musical events are also alloWed / to liMit confusion, events Must be subMitted by tHe venue oWner or a representative of tHat venue / events Must be subMitted in Written forM by e-Mail (clubland@MountainX.coM), faX, snail Mail or Hand-delivered to tHe clubland editor dane sMitH at 2 Wall st., rooM 209, asHeville, nc 28801. events subMitted to otHer staff MeMbers are not assured of inclusion in clubland / clubs Must Hold at least tWo events per Week to Qualify for listing space. any venue tHat is inactive in clubland for one MontH Will be reMoved / tHe clubland editor reserves tHe rigHt to edit or eXclude events or venues / deadline is by noon on Monday for tHat Wednesday’s publication. tHis is a firM deadline.

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lexinGton ave brewery (lab) The Gentlemen Callers (rock) w/ Doomster, Morbids & Thomas McNeely, 9:30pm lobster trap Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm Market plaCe Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet, beats), 6-9pm odditoriUM Karaoke w/ Kipper Schauer, 9pm olive or twist Heather Masterton Jazz Quartet, 8-11pm one stop deli & bar Phish 'n' Chips (Phish covers), 6pm Brother Joscephus & the Love Revolution (soul, funk, jam) w/ The Blood Gypsies, 10pm oskar blUes brewery Ian Harrod (singer-songwriter), 6pm phoenix loUnGe Bradford Carson (rock, jam, blues), 8pm pisGah brewinG CoMpany Chalwa (rock, reggae), 8pm pUlp Comedy open mic, 9pm

tiMo's hoUse Asheville Drum 'n' Bass Collective, 10pm-2am

apotheCary

town pUMp Jeff Hendon (singer-songwriter), 9pm

athena's ClUb

trailhead restaUrant and bar Zydeco jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm treasUre ClUb DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am tressa's downtown JaZZ and blUes WestSound Review (R&B, soul, dance), 8:30pm westville pUb Dave Desmelik & Betsy Franck (country, blues), 9:30pm white horse Swamp Cabbage feat: Walter Parks, 7:30pm

sCandals niGhtClUb

blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse Sean Mason Trio (jazz, funk), 9pm blUe MoUntain piZZa Cafe Rocket Science, 7pm

yaCht ClUb Kamakazi karaoke (no control over song choice), 9pm

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boiler rooM Poet Radio w/ Mystery Cult, Friendly Beasts & Elk Tracks (rock), 9pm bywater Funky Miracle (funk, soul), 9pm

ClUb hairspray

Hot Bachata Night (dance), 10pm Dance party, 8pm Drag show, 12:15am ClUb Metropolis Boomshock Presents, 10pm doUble Crown

friday, april 26 185 kinG street Deluge (jazz, rock), 8pm

tallGary's Cantina

altaMont brewinG CoMpany The Night Trotters (bluegrass), 9:30pm

Dr. Brown's team trivia, 8pm

DJ Don Magic, 9pm-1am

wxyZ loUnGe Matt Smith (jazz guitar), 7pm

5 walnUt wine bar The Get Right Band (acoustic, singersongwriter), 10pm

the soCial

bier Garden

ClUb eleven on Grove

Dining Out For Life Appreciation After Party w/ drag show & music by Cry Baby, 7pm Asheville music showcase, 8pm

Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

wild winG Cafe Electric Boogaloo, 9pm

pUrple onion Cafe Tom Fisch (singer-songwriter), 7:30pm

Zomes (kraut-pop, drone) w/ Mendocino & Gardener, 9pm

altaMont theater Bill Mize (fingerstyle guitar), 8pm

Friday night hootenanny w/ DJ Greg Cartwright, 9pm eMerald loUnGe Jeanne Jolly (singer-songwriter) w/ Nikki Talley & Lydia Salnikova, 9pm frenCh broad brewery tastinG rooM Dave Desmelik & Betsy Frank (Americana), 6pm Good stUff The Higgins-Townsend Band (rock, R&B), 8-10pm

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Grey eaGle MUsiC hall & tavern Mac Arnold's Cornbread & Greens Blues Festival, 8pm Grove park inn Great hall Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 6-9pm hiGhland brewinG CoMpany Cutthroat Shamrock (Celtic punk), 6pm hotel indiGo Juan Buenavitas & friends (Spanish/ flamenco guitar), 7-10pm

beHind tHe Mic

isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall Kelly McFarling & the Home Team (folk, old-time, bluegrass, country) w/ Locust Honey, 9pm JaCk of hearts pUb Skunk Ruckus ("hillbilly gutrock"), 9pm JaCk of the wood pUb Sirius.B (world, gypsy, absurdist) w/ Rusty Belle, 9pm Market plaCe Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, world, jazz), 7-10pm Monte vista hotel Hope Griffin (singer-songwriter), 6:30pm o.henry's/tUG Kings & Queens talent search w/ DJ Vein Brocade & DJ Xel, 10pm

thu 4/25

dirty BourBon river show 9pm $8/$10

mac arnold’s fri 4/26 cornBread & collard Greens Blue festival w/ nubian king & Queens

8pm $12 Ticket or $20 for show & dinner

sat 4/27

Tilomorae Daily Kitchen In-House Smoked Meats Catering available 3.00 fireball shots every night Mon $5 Painkillers Tues 2.50 Drafts and Highballs Wed 4.00 J liquors Thurs 3.00 micro/import bottles Fri $5 Jager bombs Sat $5 Tiki Bombs Super Sunday ALL the week’s specials in one night

harvest Records Presents

akron family

w/ loamlands and m. Geddes Gengras • 9pm $10/$12

tue 4/30

James mcmurtry

thu 5/2

BoBBy Bare Jr.

fri 5/3

Full Band Show • 8pm

w/ nikki lane and shake it Like a Caveman • 8pm $10/$12

youth laGoon

w/ majical cloudz and Jackson Scott • 9pm $12/$14

sat fair trade fashion 5/4 show and sale 1-3PM • $5

ShoveLS & RoPe

w/ Moses Atwood • 9pm $12/$14

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Inside The GREY EAGLE Delicious, affordable lunch!

Mon-Fri 11-3pm Dinner at 5:30pm on nights of a show

odditoriUM Landbridge w/ Autarch & Bodyfather (punk, metal), 9pm one stop deli & bar Free Dead Fridays feat: members of Phuncle Sam, 5-8pm Deep Chatham (roots, folk) w/ Big Nasty Jazz Band, 10pm oranGe peel TCW Wrestling w/ Zombie Queen & Southbound Turnaround, 8pm paCk's tavern Ashli Rose (indie acoustic), 9pm phoenix loUnGe One Leg Up (gypsy jazz, swing), 8pm pisGah brewinG CoMpany DeRoberts & the Half Truths (soul), 8pm red staG Grill Chris Rhodes (guitar, vocals), 8-11pm

Asheville FM hosts dozens of weekly shows that run the gamut of musical styles and tastes (you name it, they’ve got it). But don’t take our word for it: take theirs. Xpress brings you this weekly feature — direct from the DJs — highlighting a few of the station’s stellar offerings. ashevillefm.org.

root bar no. 1 Jeff Thompson (soul, folk), 9pm sCandals niGhtClUb Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am soUth side station Karaoke, 9pm

sonic latitude is a musical journey through space, time and sound. The program’s diversity reflects host Nina Rajagopalan’s own inability to settle on a favorite genre, and her free-form exploration includes punk, funk, metal, electronica, reggae and more. Nina first stoked her flame for radio at WXYC Chapel Hill, where she hosted a program during college. She now serves as the co-director of publicity and promotions at Asheville FM, in addition to her duties as host of Sonic Latitude. Whether you’re into epic guitars or funkalicious grooves, Sonic Latitude takes you there. Thursday from 8-10 p.m. Photo by Max Cooper

straiGhtaway Cafe Wilhelm Brothers (roots, folk), 6pm tallGary's Cantina Rory Kelly's Triple Threat (rock), 9:30pm tiMo's hoUse DJ Jet & guests (hip-hop), 10pm-2am town pUMp Linda Mitchell Trio (jazz), 9pm treasUre ClUb DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am tressa's downtown JaZZ and blUes Al Coffee & Da Grind (blues, soul, R&B), 10pm vanUatU kava bar Caleb Beissert & friends (electro-coustic, ambient, improv), 9pm wall street Coffee hoUse Open mic, 9pm water'n hole Twisted Trail (rock), 10pm

white horse Clan Destiny Circus (circus, dance) w/

saturday, april 27

Big Ben & the Clocktowers (jazz, swing), 8pm wxyZ loUnGe DJ Kipper Schauer, 9pm

185 kinG street Marrietta's Palm (reggae, rock), 8pm 5 walnUt wine bar

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Tuesday:

“Asheville’s Finest” Variety Show!

Bring ur Songs, Dance, Skits, Jokes, Jump Ropes, Burlesque acts, Hula hoops & More! • $5 shot of Whiskey+Beer $1 PBR Thursday:

Asheville Roots Collective

Bring the best Root, Reggae, Dub & Dancehall Asheville Has To OFFER $3 selected imports - $3 shooters

altaMont theater

bywater Unspoken Tradition (bluegrass), 9pm

April Sessions feat: Chris Rosser, Billy Cardine, Zack Page & River Guerguerian, 8pm asheville MUsiC hall Pink Party feat: Josh Hughey, DJ Candice B & Sunshine Jones (house, techno), 9pm athena's ClUb Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am bier Garden DJ Don Magic, 9pm-1am

Empty Bottle String Band (old-time, Americana), 6pm Grey eaGle MUsiC hall & tavern

ClUb hairspray Dance party, 8pm Drag show, 12:15am

Akron/Family (folk, psychedelic, rock) w/ Loamlands & M. Geddes Gengras, 9pm

ClUb Metropolis Bloom Premier & Infinity, 10pm

Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 6-9pm Bob Zullo Quartet (Latin, jazz, pop), 9pm-midnight

doUble Crown Drunken Prayer (alt-country, rock) w/ Unholy Trio & DJ Lorruh, 10pm elaine's dUelinG piano bar Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am

River Whyless acoustic (indie folk), 9pm

eMerald loUnGe Free Radio (hip-hop) w/ Martin Snoddy & Alpha Reed, 9pm

blUe MoUntain piZZa Cafe

frenCh broad brewery tastinG

blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse

rooM

Grove park inn Great hall

hotel indiGo Juan Buenavitas & friends (Spanish/flamenco guitar), 7-10pm isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall All Go West Festival, noon-2am JaCk of hearts pUb Decent Lovers (indie pop, rock), 9pm JaCk of the wood pUb

$15 David Earl & The Plowshares Emergence Earth Presents & The Gypsy Swingers All Ages

Bloom Premier

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www.TheMetroSphere.com 38 N. French Broad Ave

31 PATTON AVENUE - UPSTAIRS 55 COLLEGE STREET - DOWNSTAIRS

Music Schedules

10pm $10 21+

Wednesday, April 24th

Sumilan w/ Makayan

Thursday, April 25th

10pm $5 21+

Brother Joscephus and The Love Revolution 10pm $5 21+ w/ The Blood Gypsies

Friday, April 26th

LATE SHOW

Mark Bumgarner (roots, country, blues), 7pm

Boomshock Presents 21+ Campaign & Chach Saturday, February 9th Saturday 4/27:

Benefit for Azalea Mountain School feat. 7pm

SOUTHBOUND TURNAROUND

Jamar Woods Acoustic Band (soul, funk), 10pm

Friday 4/26:

A Night of Hip-Hop feat.11pm $5

LATE SHOW

Universal Joint Benefit for Jason Hall feat.

ASHEVILLE’S PREMIERE ARTS VENUE

LATE SHOW

red stag grill at the grand bohemian Hotel 505-2949 rendezvous 926-0201 root bar no.1 299-7597 scandals nightclub 252-2838 scully’s 251-8880 shovelhead saloon 669-9541 smokey’s after dark 253-2155 southern appalacian brewery 684-1235 the social 298-8780 spurs 575-2258 static age records 254-3232 stingrays 926-4100 straightaway cafe 669-8856 tallgary’s cantina 232-0809 rocky’s Hot chicken shack 575-2260 thirsty Monk south 505-4564 timo’s House 575-2886 tolliver’s crossing irish pub 505-2129 trailhead restaurant & bar 357-5656 treasure club 298-1400 tressa’s downtown Jazz & blues 254-7072 vincenzo’s bistro 254-4698 Westville pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing cafe 253-3066

EARLY SHOW

Harrah’s cherokee 497-7777 Havana restaurant 252-1611 Highland brewing company 299-3370 the Hop 254-2224 the Hop West 252-5155 iron Horse station 622-0022 Jack of Hearts pub 645-2700 Jack of the Wood 252-5445 Jus one More 253-8770 lexington avenue brewery 252-0212 the lobster trap 350-0505 the lower level 505-8333 luella’s bar-b-Que 505-RIBS Mack kell’s pub & grill 253-8805 the Magnetic field 257-4003 Mike’s side pocket 281-3096 Monte vista Hotel 669-8870 odditorium 505-8388 one stop bar deli & bar 255-7777 o.Henry’s/tug 254-1891 the orange peel 225-5851 pack’s tavern 225-6944 pisgah brewing co.

669-0190 pulp 225-5851 purple onion cafe 749-1179 rankin vault 254-4993

LATE SHOW

the corner 575-2449 creekside taphouse 575-2880 adam dalton distillery 367-6401 dark city deli 257-5300 desoto lounge 986-4828 diana Wortham theater 257-4530 dirty south lounge 251-1777 double crown 575-9060 dobra tea room 575-2424 the dugout 692-9262 eleven on grove 505-1612 emerald lounge 232- 4372 firestorm cafe 255-8115 fred’s speakeasy 281-0920 french broad brewery tasting room 277-0222 french broad chocolate lounge 252-4181 the gateway club 456-6789 good stuff 649-9711 grey eagle Music Hall & tavern 232-5800 grind cafe 430-4343 grove House eleven on grove 505-1612 the grove park inn (elaine’s piano bar/ great Hall) 252-2711 the Handlebar (864) 233-6173 Hangar lounge 684-1213

LATE SHOW

185 king street 877-1850 5 Walnut Wine bar 253-2593 altamont brewing company 575-2400 the altamont theatre 348-5327 aqua cafe & bar 505-2081 arcade 258-1400 asheville civic center & thomas Wolfe auditorium 259-5544 asheville Music Hall 255-7777 asheville radio cafe 254-3636 athena’s club 252-2456 avery creek pizza & ribs 687-2400 barley’s tap room 255-0504 black Mountain ale House 669-9090 blend Hookah lounge 505-0067 blue Mountain pizza 658-8777 blue note grille 697-6828 boiler room 505-1612 bobo gallery 254-3426 broadway’s 285-0400 burgerworx 253-2333 the bywater 232-6967 club Hairspray 258-2027 club Metropolis 258-2027 club remix 258-2027 the chop House 253-1852

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Deep Chatham 10pm $5 21+ w/ Big Nasty Jazz Band

Saturday, April 27th PINK PARTY!

feat. Sunshine Jones, Candice B, & more!

Monday, April 29th DICK DALE w/ The Krektones GRANDMA and Stella Blue Presents:

10pm $12/$15 21+

10pm $25/$30 21+

4-30 • TWO FOR TUESDAY:************* Marcus Horth & Cody Wright Band 5-1 • Swift Technique w/ DJ Kutzu & Manukaru 5-3 • Tribal Council Presents: Govinda w/ WALA, Medisin, and FractalEssence *************

EARLY SHOWS AT THE

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The Get Right Band (rock, funk, reggae) w/ David Earl & the Plowshares, 9pm

town pUMp Wink Keziah (honky-tonk), 9pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB) Modoc (rock) w/ The Go Devils, 9:30pm

trAiLHeAd restAUrAnt And BAr Dave Desmelik (Americana), 8:30pm

Monte vistA HoteL Justin Eisenman (Americana), 6pm

treAsUre cLUB DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am

o.Henry's/tUg DJ Izzy, 10pm

tressA's downtown JAzz And BLUes Ruby Mayfield & Friends (blues, rock), 10pm

odditoriUM Ryan Sheffield, Even the Animals & Maggie & Her Mistakes (country, folk), 9pm

wAter'n HoLe AJ & Liz (singer-songwriters), 10pm

oLive or twist 42nd Street Jazz Band, 8-11pm

westviLLe pUB Marsellus Rhythm Company, 10pm

one stop deLi & BAr Bluegrass brunch w/ Jay Franck (of Sanctum Sully), 11am

wHite Horse Amici Music (chamber, classical), 8pm

orAnge peeL Yo La Tengo (indie rock), 9pm oskAr BLUes Brewery Fayssoux McLean (country, singersongwriter), 6pm pAck's tAvern A Social Function unplugged (acoustic pop, classic hits), 9pm pHoenix LoUnge Damian LeMaster & the Part Time Gentlemen (pop, rock), 9pm pisgAH Brewing coMpAny Pimps of Joytime (funk) w/ Alan Evans Trio, 9pm pUrpLe onion cAfe Deep River (country, pop), 8pm root BAr no. 1 Eric Bettencourt (folk), 9pm scAndALs nigHtcLUB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am soUtHern AppALAcHiAn Brewery Vintage motorcycle show strAigHtAwAy cAfe R&R Crossing, 6pm tALLgAry's cAntinA Blind Lemon Phillips (blues, funk, soul), 9:30pm tHe sociAL Karaoke, 9:30pm

one stop deLi & BAr Bluegrass brunch w/ The Pond Brothers, 11am scAndALs nigHtcLUB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am strAigHtAwAy cAfe Tim Marsh (singer-songwriter, rock), 6pm wALL street coffee HoUse Kids' open mic, 2pm wHite Horse English country dance & live music, 3-5:30pm

Monday, april 29

wiLd wing cAfe Hoss Howard & Howling Moon, 9pm

5 wALnUt wine BAr The Flowers (singer-songwriter), 8pm

wxyz LoUnge DJ Beta, 9pm

AsHeviLLe MUsic HALL Dick Dale (surf rock) w/ The Krektones, 9pm

Sunday, april 28 5 wALnUt wine BAr The Roaring Lions (hot jazz), 7-9pm ALtAMont Brewing coMpAny Sunday Funday Potluck & Pickin', 5:30pm BLAck MoUntAin ALe HoUse Jazz brunch w/ Mike Gray Trio, 11:30am BLUe MoUntAin pizzA cAfe Patrick Fitzsimons (blues), 7pm doUBLe crown Soul gospel Sunday w/ DJ Sweet Daddy Swamee, 6pm Karaoke w/ KJ JD, 10pm grove pArk inn greAt HALL Bob Zullo (Latin, jazz, pop), 7-11pm isis restAUrAnt And MUsic HALL Jazz showcase, 8pm JAck of HeArts pUB Lyric (soul, funk, pop), 1pm LoBster trAp Leo Johnson (hot club jazz), 7-9pm Monte vistA HoteL Daniel Keller (jazz guitar), 11am

BLAck MoUntAin ALe HoUse Karaoke, 9pm BywAter Open mic, 9pm coUrtyArd gALLery Open mic, 8-11pm grey eAgLe MUsic HALL & tAvern Contra dance, 8pm grove pArk inn greAt HALL Bob Zullo (Latin, jazz, pop), 7-11pm HAngAr LoUnge Karaoke, 10pm pHoenix LoUnge Dan Shearin (singer-songwriter, folk), 8pm tHe sociAL Open mic, 8pm tiMo's HoUse Jam night (multi-genre open jam), 10pm

westviLLe pUB Trivia night, 9pm

TueSday, april 30 185 king street Dan Lewis (singer-songwriter), 8pm 5 wALnUt wine BAr The John Henrys (gypsy jazz), 8pm ALtAMont Brewing coMpAny Open mic, 8pm ALtAMont tHeAter Bill Bares (jazz), 8pm AsHeviLLe MUsic HALL Funk jam, 11pm BLUe MoUntAin pizzA cAfe Mark Bumgarner (roots, country, blues), 7pm cLUB eLeven on grove Swing lessons, 6:30 & 7:30pm Tango lessons, 7pm Dance w/ Swing Asheville All Stars, 8:30pm

Two for Tuesday feat: Marcus Horth & Cody Wright Band, 8pm DJ Adam Strange, 10pm pHoenix LoUnge Grits & Soul (bluegrass), 8pm tALLgAry's cAntinA Techno dance party, 9:30pm toLLiver's crossing irisH pUB Trivia, 8:30pm treAsUre cLUB DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am tressA's downtown JAzz And BLUes El Duende (Latin jazz), 9pm westviLLe pUB Blues jam, 10pm wHite Horse Irish sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:45pm

cLUB reMix Asheville's Finest (variety show & open mic), 9pm creekside tApHoUse Old-time jam, 6:30pm

AdAM dALton distiLLery DJ dance party (EDM, bass), 10pm

grey eAgLe MUsic HALL & tAvern James McMurtry (singer-songwriter), 8pm

BArLey's tAprooM Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30pm

isis restAUrAnt And MUsic HALL Bluegrass sessions, 9pm LoBster trAp Jay Brown (Americana, folk), 7-9pm nAtive kitcHen & sociAL pUB Trivia, 7pm o.Henry's/tUg Movie trivia, 10pm

eLAine's dUeLing piAno BAr Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am eMerALd LoUnge Honor by August w/ Tristan, Jon Davidson & Andy Davis (rock, electropop), 9pm HAngAr LoUnge Old-school DJ ('70s-'90s) & open mic, 8pm HArrAH's cHerokee Throwback DJ ('70s-'90s), 6pm-close isis restAUrAnt And MUsic HALL Impromptu Sessions (improv jam w/ rotating musicians), 9:30pm nAtive kitcHen & sociAL pUB Appalachian night, 7pm o.Henry's/tUg Karaoke, 10pm

WedneSday, May 1 5 wALnUt wine BAr Hank & Krekel (jazz), 5pm Juan Benevides Trio (flamenco, Latin), 8pm

grove pArk inn greAt HALL Bob Zullo (Latin, jazz, pop), 7-11pm

Karaoke, 8pm

oLive or twist Cadillac Rex (oldies, swing, rock), 8-11pm one stop deLi & BAr Swift Technique (funk, soul, hip-hop) w/ DJ Kutzu & Manukaru, 10pm pULp Josh Pierce, Caine McDonald & Scott Stetson, 8pm red stAg griLL

BLAck MoUntAin ALe HoUse Bluegrass jam, 9pm

Chris Rhodes (guitar, vocals), 7-10pm

BywAter International reggae dance night, 9pm

Open mic/jam, 7pm

cLUB HAirsprAy Dirty game night & dance party, 10pm

Karaoke, 9:30pm

cLUB reMix Open House (dance music, DJs), 9pm

Blues jam, 10pm

creekside tApHoUse Open mic, 9pm

Kevin Scanlon's old-time jam, 6:30pm DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am

treAsUre cLUB DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am

odditoriUM Comedy night w/ Tom Peters, 9pm

dirty soUtH LoUnge Disclaimer Standup Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm

tressA's downtown JAzz And BLUes Russ Wilson's swing session, 8-11pm Scary-Oke, 11pm

oLive or twist The Blue Dogs (blues), 8-11pm

doUBLe crown Country night w/ Dr. Filth, 9pm

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5 walnUt wine bar The Big Nasty (gypsy jazz), 8-10pm barley's taprooM Alien Music Club (jazz jam), 9pm blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse The Get Right Duo (acoustic, rock, funk), 9pm

olive or twist Heather Masterton Jazz Quartet, 8-11pm one stop deli & bar Phish 'n' Chips (Phish covers), 6pm oranGe peel Danny Brown (hip-hop) w/ Kitty, 9pm

boiler rooM Geektastic: A Burlesque Review, 8pm

ClUb hairspray Karaoke & dance party, 10pm

pUrple onion Cafe Scoot Pitman (singer-songwriter), 7:30pm

ClUb hairspray Dance party, 8pm Drag show, 12:15am

ClUb reMix Asheville Rootz Collective (roots, reggae, dancehall), 9pm

tallGary's Cantina Asheville music showcase, 8pm

doUble Crown Friday night hootenanny w/ DJ Greg Cartwright, 9pm

doUble Crown International cuts w/ DJ Flypaper, 9pm elaine's dUelinG piano bar Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am eMerald loUnGe Naked Gods (indie rock, pop) w/ The Critters & Oulipo, 9pm Grey eaGle MUsiC hall & tavern Bobby Bare Jr. (folk rock, alt-country) w/ Nikki Lane & Shake It Like a Caveman, 8pm harrah's Cherokee Live band karaoke, 8pm-midnight isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall Rose Cousins (folk, pop), 9pm JaCk of hearts pUb Old-time jam, 7pm JaCk of the wood pUb No Strings Attached (bluegrass), 7-9pm Bluegrass jam, 9pm lobster trap Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm Market plaCe Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet, beats), 6-9pm

tiMo's hoUse Asheville Drum 'n' Bass Collective, 10pm-2am trailhead restaUrant and bar Zydeco jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm treasUre ClUb DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am wxyZ loUnGe Jamar Woods (soul, keyboards), 7pm yaCht ClUb Kamakazi karaoke (no control over song choice), 9pm

friday, May 3 5 walnUt wine bar Shake It Like a Caveman (rock, blues), 10pm asheville MUsiC hall Govinda (electronic) w/ WALA, Medisin & FractalEssence, 9pm athena's ClUb Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

BAND & ALBERT ADAMS 9:30PM

blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse The Archrivals (rock, jazz), 9pm

ClUb eleven on Grove First Friday's w/ DJ Jam (old-school hiphop, R&B, funk), 9pm

the soCial Dr. Brown's team trivia, 8pm

THE AMERICAN GONZOS w/ THE HOPE GRIFFIN

bier Garden DJ Don Magic, 9pm-1am

phoenix loUnGe Bradford Carson (rock, jam, blues), 8pm

ClUb eleven on Grove Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School (live drawing), 6:30pm

fri. may 3

Full Bar 27 Beers On Tap

eMerald loUnGe Dead Nite w/ Phuncle Sam (classic rock, jam), 9pm Grey eaGle MUsiC hall & tavern Youth Lagoon (psych-pop, lo-fi) w/ Majical Cloudz & Jackson Scott, 9pm Grove park inn Great hall Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 6-9pm hotel indiGo Juan Buenavitas & friends (Spanish/flamenco guitar), 7-10pm isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall Swear & Shake (roots rock), 9pm JaCk of hearts pUb Pierce Edens & the Dirty Work (roots, alt-country), 9pm JaCk of the wood pUb Tar & Rosin, 5pm Red June (Americana) w/ Locust Honey String Band, 9pm lexinGton ave brewery (lab) American Gonzos (rock, funk, punk) w/ The Hope Griffin Band, 9:30pm Market plaCe Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, world, jazz),

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The Gypsy Swingers (hot jazz), 10pm

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Monte vista hotel BJ Leiderman (pop, rock), 6pm

asheville MUsiC hall Murder By Death w/ Frontier Ruckus (Americana, rock, roots), 10pm

Goner (Americana), 5pm Big Nasty Jazz Band (hot jazz), 9pm

athena's ClUb Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Zombie Queen (rock, punk) w/ Ivan the Terribles & Pleasures of the Ultraviolent, 9:30pm

native kitChen & soCial pUb Chris & Stewart (acoustic), 7:30pm odditoriUM Riyen Roots & the Family Tree Band (blues, roots) w/ TJ Kong & the Atomic Bong (funk), 9pm

bier Garden DJ Don Magic, 9pm-1am

one stop deli & bar Free Dead Fridays feat: members of Phuncle Sam, 5-8pm

blaCk MoUntain ale hoUse David Earl & Silas Durocher (rock, outlaw country), 9pm

oranGe peel Jim James (of My Morning Jacket) w/ Cold Specks, 8pm

boiler rooM Domination: Fetish Fandom Face Off, 10pm

paCk's tavern DJ Moto (dance, pop), 9pm

Wednesday

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ClUb eleven on Grove Tango workshop, noon-5pm Tango class & milonga w/ DJ Clint Rauscher, 8pm

phoenix loUnGe Jazz night, 8pm

Thursday

2.00 Pints 25 on Tap to Choose From

pisGah brewinG CoMpany Stereofidelics (indie, rock), 8pm

Friday

ClUb hairspray Dance party, 8pm Drag show, 12:15am

red staG Grill Chris Rhodes (guitar, vocals), 8-11pm

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doUble Crown Saturday shakedown w/ DJ Lil' Lorrah, 9pm

sCandals niGhtClUb Zumba, 7pm Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am

Saturday

5.00 Jager Bombs & Angry Balls

Sunday

elaine's dUelinG piano bar Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am

straiGhtaway Cafe Lyric (pop, funk, soul), 6pm

5.00 Mojitos & Bloody Marys 2.00 Domestics

eMerald loUnGe Marshall Brown w/ Elk Tracks & Jack & the Bear (Americana, rock), 9pm

tiMo's hoUse DJ Jet & guests (hip-hop), 10pm-2am

Monday

10.00 YugoBurger with Craft Beer

Grey eaGle MUsiC hall & tavern Fiar trade fashion show, 1pm Shovels & Rope (alt-country, folk) w/ Moses Atwood, 9pm

treasUre ClUb DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am

Tuesday

vanUatU kava bar Darlyne Cain (jazz), 9pm

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Grove park inn Great hall Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 6-9pm Bob Zullo Quartet (Latin, jazz, pop), 9pm-midnight

wall street Coffee hoUse Open mic, 9pm white horse Taste of Black Mountain, 5:30pm Asheville Jazz Orchestra, 8pm wxyZ loUnGe Jason Daniello (singer-songwriter), 9pm

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hotel indiGo Juan Buenavitas & friends (Spanish/flamenco guitar), 7-10pm isis restaUrant and MUsiC hall Brown Bird (Americana, folk) w/ Last Good Tooth, 9pm JaCk of hearts pUb George Terry McDonald (rock), 9pm

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olive or twist 42nd Street Jazz Band, 8-11pm one stop deli & bar Bluegrass brunch w/ Jay Franck (of Sanctum Sully), 11am oranGe peel Relient K (rock) w/ hellogoodbye, William Beckett & Mike Mains & the Branches, 8pm paCk's tavern The Sloantones (rock, funk, blues), 9pm pisGah brewinG CoMpany The Giving Tree Band (Americana), 8pm pUrple onion Cafe David Jacobs-Strain (country, blues), 8pm sCandals niGhtClUb Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am straiGhtaway Cafe Tristan (singer-songwriter), 6pm the soCial Karaoke, 9:30pm tiMo's hoUse Thift Shop Party w/ Harry Darnell & DJ Diesel, 9pm treasUre ClUb DJ Mike, 6:30pm-2am wild winG Cafe Trial by Fire (Journey tribute), 9pm wxyZ loUnGe DJ Malinali (Latin), 9pm

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Mud JJJJJ

Director: Jeff Nichols (Take ShelTer) Players: Matthew MccoNaughey, tye sheriDaN, Jacob loflaND, reese withersPooN, sarah PaulsoN, ray McKiNNoN, saM sheParD draMa

Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, warm Bodies (PG-13) 7:00

rated PG-13

The Story: Two boys in a small Southern river town help a fugitive fix up a boat for his getaway with the woman he came back for.

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The Lowdown: An altogether exceptional film about Southern life as seen through the eyes of two boys on what seems to them a romantic adventure.

Highly recommended.

Jeff Nichols’ Mud continues the seemingly out-of-nowhere transformation of Matthew McConaughey into an actor whose films I actually want to see. It also moves — tentatively at least — Nichols into the realm of filmmakers to keep an eye on. Oh, sure, I admired his last film, Take Shelter (2011), but I certainly didn’t like it and have no desire to see it again.

Mud is a diffrent proposition altogether. With it, Nichols goes from strained indie-ness to full-fledged filmmaker of the human and humanist variety. He also becomes something truly rare — a non-condescending observer and chronicler of the modern South. Calling him a modern Mark Twain would be pretty outrageous hyperbole, but I don’t know that it’s all that far off the mark. In many ways, the two kids in this film might be Tom and Huck, though the title character is probably more like Mr. Dickens’ Magwitch than like Huck Finn’s Joe. That said, if I drag in Charles Dickens on top of Mark Twain, I’ll set expectations impossibly high. And yet, that’s the sense I get from Mud. It feels like a literary film without being one — perhaps because it also feels authentically modern.

The story is relatively simple. It’s a kind of coming-of-age yarn centered on Ellis (Tye Sheridan, The Tree of Life), whose parents’ (Ray McKinnon and Sarah Paulson) impending divorce threatens not just his family stablility, but marks the passing of a way of river life. Along with the divorce — and Ellis’ first love for the considerably older May Pearl (newcomer Bonnie Sturdivant) — the story follows a central adventure involving Ellis and his even lower-class friend, Neckbone (newcomer Jacob Lofland), coming across Mud (McConaughey), a fugitive from the law who is living on one of the islands that dot the river. Mud is at once a little terrifying and fascinating — and, for Ellis, a figure of romance since Mud is in the area to reclaim the love

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Tye Sheridan,Jacob Lofland and Matthew McConaughey in Jeff Nichols' pretty darn terrific film, Mud, a movie that captures the feel of growing up in a Sothern small town. of his life, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon in an uncharacteristic role). It’s Mud’s plan — with the aid of the two boys — to patch up a boat left marooned on the island (in a tree, no less) by a hurricane and, ultimately, sail away with Juniper. What bored, adventure-seeking kids could resist such a plan — regardless of the dangers they only dimly perceive?

As a story, it’s a good one, but as a film, it’s the depth and complexity of the characters — including some I haven’t mentioned — and the attention to the details of life in a small Southern town that elevates Mud to something like greatness. I don’t think there’s a false note in the film. It even manages to pull off an uplifting — or at least hopeful — ending of the crowd-pleasing variety that doesn’t feel forced and phony, not in the least because of a very real undercurrent of pain and loss.

Everything feels real with both the losses and the gains fully earned. The performances all come across as lived-in rather than acted. If I have any qualms at all, it’s only that I’d like to see Ray McKinnon — who has become an essential Southern character actor — get back to making films of his own rather than just being in other people’s pictures. But that’s hardly a complaint about Mud itself. Rated PG-13 for some violence, sexual references, language, thematic elements and smoking. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Cinemas and Fine Arts Theatre

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the CoMPany you KeeP JJJJJ

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Director: robert reDforD Players: robert reDforD, shia labeouf, Julie christie, susaN saraNDoN, NicK Nolte, chris cooPer, terreNce howarD, staNley tucci PolitiCal SuSPenSe draMa

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The Story: An aging member of a radical group finds his life turned upside down when his true identity comes to light.

The Lowdown: Robert Redford directed and stars in this complex political suspense drama that boasts a smart script and something approaching a dream cast.

To some degree, your feelings about Robert Redford’s latest film are going to come down to political leanings — and considering it’s directed

by Redford, it’s a given that the film’s own leanings are to the left. It will also come as no surprise that the Internet is already buzzing with attacks on the film — mostly by people not on the left who haven’t seen it (of course, it’s the Internet).

However, the attacks are actually a lot of fuss about things the film isn’t. Oh, I’m not saying The Company You Keep isn’t leftist — it is — but it’s not (as is assumed) really a film about the Weather Underground. It’s only slightly more about the historical Weather Underground than Gone with the Wind is about the Civil War. It’s

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42 (PG-13) 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:00 the Big wedding (r) 11:00, 1:45, 3:50, 6:00, 8:00 the Company you Keep (r) 11:00, 1:10, 3:50, 4:45, 6:35, 9:20 the Croods 3d (PG) 11:00 the Croods 2d (PG) 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:15, 9:35 evil dead (r) 1:55, 4:10, 6:20, 8:30 Ginger & rosa (PG-13) 12:30, 2:40, 7:45, 9:50

11:05, 1:45, 7:25, 10:10 Mud (PG-13) 11:00, 12 :00, 1:15, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00, 10:00 oblivion (PG-13) 12:30, 3:15, 5:00, 6:15, 9:00 olympus has Fallen (r) 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 the Place Beyond the Pines (r) 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:10 Silver linings Playbook (r) 11:00, 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:45 trance (r) 11:00, 4:10, 6:30, 9:50 n CineBarre (6657776) n Co-ed CineMa Brevard (883-2200)

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based on a novel by Neil Gordon (adapted to screenplay form by frequent Steven Sorderberghcollaborator Lem Dobbs) and is a work of fiction that uses fanciful former members of the Weather Underground in a story that’s being sold as a political thriller. Frankly, it’s more of a political suspense drama than it is a thriller, which is hardly a surprise given Redford’s typically straighforward, slighly laid-back directing style.

And it’s a good — if not great — film due to its craftsmanship, its generally shrewd casting and, yes, its thematic concept.

Plot-wise, the film is essentially a man-onthe-run piece with the man in question being a lawyer known as Jim Grant (Redford), who used to be a member of the Weather Underground under the name Nick Sloan. The situation is set in motion when an old comrade of his, Sharon Solarz (Susan Sarandon), is arrested on 30-plusyear-old charges by the FBI. It’s Grant’s refusal to defend her that interests reporter Ben Shepard (a surprisngly good Shia LaBeouf) in him and leads to his blown cover. The bulk of the film concerns Sloan’s efforts to find the one person, Mimi Lurie (Julie Christie), who can clear him (if she will), and Shepard’s attempts to track Sloan down and understand what’s going on — all while an unlikable FBI agent (Terrence Howard) is also on the trail. Several of the sequences — like Sloan passing his young daughter (Jackie Evancho) to his estranged brother Daniel (Chris Cooper) for safekeeping during his flight — generate credible suspense, but the film is never really a thriller, nor do I think it’s intended to be.

Instead it’s a kind of suspense-driven character study of both aging 1960s-70s radicals and the current generation.

The film mostly works, and does so in part because of the baggage of its older cast members, who bring not only their experience to the film, but our perceptions of them. It is certainly no accident that the old FBI picture of Redford is from his Sundance Kid era — complete with mustache. Suddenly, it’s as if the film is a reflection of our collective past with pop culture and politics colliding as they have for as long as I can remember. And while there’s no denying that the deck is stacked to favor Redford’s character — with him having dropped out in a fit of conscience before the bank robbery that resulted in a murder — the film doesn’t whitewash,deify or even justify the Weather Underground on the whole, then or now. In many respects, it’s a vehicle for reflecting on the presumed, uncom-

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mitted and self-centered nature of the younger characters, especially LaBeouf’s reporter. It’s never just the trouble that the young reporter can cause, it’s his lack of any concern for anyone or anything outside himself. And this is what the old radical finds dispiriting — as dispiriting in its own way as is the past that Sloan doesn’t really want to confront, but cannot escape.

The Company You Keep isn’t as good as Redford’s last film, The Conspirator (2011), but it’s more likable and entertaining. The generally impeccable casting is a big help. (But what do people see in Brit Marling? She always seems out of her depth to me with seasoned actors.)

The real surprise is LaBeouf, who carries off the second lead with seeming effortlessness, even to the point of pulling off his character’s evolving conscience. This isn’t a great picture, but it’s an unusually intelligent one — intelligence not being a highly-prized commodity in the movies these days. Rated R for language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Cinemas

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Director: rob Zombie (HOuse Of 1000 cORpses) players: sheri moon Zombie, JeFF Daniel phillips, JuDy geeson, meg Foster, bruce Davison HORROR

RATED R

The Story: After receiving a mysterious record in the mail, a radio DJ begins having strange visions that tie back into the Salem witch trials.

The Lowdown: Director Rob Zombie’s most atmospheric, moody and downright strange film to date. A heavily symbolic piece of weirdo horror that’s the filmmaker’s best.

Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem opens with 64-year-old Meg Foster, grimy, natty-haired, totally nude and writhing around a bonfire with a coven of witches. With that kind of opening scene, you understand pretty early that this isn’t your run-of-the-mill horror flick — at least not these days. Zombie’s been a bit frustrating for horror fans — a filmmaker who is himself an obvious devout fan of the genre, who fills his movies with in-references and knowing nods to other films, yet lacks a clear voice of his own.

He debuted with the overtly odd House of 1000 Corpses (2003), a strange little movie that leaned heavily on a mix of Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), music videos, pop culture and a plot that’s all over the place. It’s less a good film than an infinitely interesting one — the work of a filmmaker creating a narrative out of a million different pieces of his own fandom. Since then, his films — especially his Halloween reboots — have leveled off toward something more normal, leaving behind much of the strangeness that made Corpses so interesting. Despite this, I always hoped that Zombie would produce a truly great horror film, banking on the idea that his taste was too good, and hoping the potential of his singularly whacked-out debut would rear its head again. Thankfully — and finally — The Lords of Salem is that great horror movie, one made by a director free from expectations and

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Yeah, it's got a big-name cast. For your money, you get Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams (as a priest, no less, which calls forth unpleasant memories of License to Wed) all packed into one 89-minute movie. That seems on the peculiar side. It was written and directed by Justin Zackham, who wrote The Bucket List (for what that's worth). It's all about a divorced couple (Keaton and De Niro) pretending to still be married for the sizable wedding of the title. It hasn't been reviewed. It doesn't even have any studio plants raving about it on IMDb. (R)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

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MUD

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PAIN & GAIN

We've got another film with no reviews of any kind floating around. It's Michael Bay doing something a little different -- well, maybe. At least it has no giant robot toys (unless you count Dwayne Johnson). It's based on some bizarre true story (the studio blurb actually uses the phrase "ripped from the headlines") about a trio of none-too-bright body-builders (Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Mackie) kidnapping a rich man (Tony Shalhoub) for ransom and getting more than they bargain for. You already know if this is for you. (R) a traditional studio system (the silver lining, I suspect, of Zombie’s Halloween II (2009) having underperformed), creating a unique, cinematic and — frankly — outrageous piece of horror.

There are heavy debts owed to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) (with a small touch of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)), Ken Russell’s Altered States (1980) and The Devils (1971) and Michael Winner’s The Sentinel (1977). But simply calling the film derivative is a disservice.

Zombie’s still a director totally indebted to his influences, but here he’s shoved all of it — from movies to music — into a blender, with the outcome being something wholly warped and skewed, and not quite like the films he’s echoing. There’s a clunky setup (one that relies a bit much on stock jump scares) and a plot of sorts involving a Heidi (Sheri Moon Zombie), a radio DJ who’s a part of a crude, late night zoo crew, who receives a strange record in the mail from a band called The Lords. After listening to the strange music, Heidi begins to have increasingly bizarre visions that seemingly tie into the Salem witch trials. But the storyline exists for little reason other than to push the film into ever stranger fantasy sequences.

I can’t overstate how willfully weird The Lords of Salem can be — and I don’t just mean in the way the film trusts the viewer not to need every movement and intention spoon-fed. This is, after all, a movie with overtly sexual priests, a grotesque baby man, what appears to be a tendriled newborn Satan, some sort of hairy, towering Sasquatch monster and lots and lots of goats.

It steps well past the boundaries of good taste, but it’s all agreeably trashy, which is the key.

All of its weirdness is warped fun — if you’re not easily offended and can enjoy the inherent, goofy absurdity of it all. The film is a complete departure from not only Zombie’s oeuvre, but from the current popular tastes in modern horror. There’s nothing mean-spirited here, there’s no torture, the characters are all adults and the point of of the film is atmosphere and creepiness

that plays out like a demented funhouse ride.

This isn’t to say that Lords isn’t without a certain depth, with its heavy symbolism that goes hand-in-hand with an astute attention to detail — the amount of which you’d be hardpressed to find in any of this year’s offerings so far. There’s exquisite production design that — while eye-catching — feels natural and lived-in (Heidi’s Georges Méliès-inspired bedroom is a nice touch), while each movement of the camera is deliberate, elegant and purposeful. Even the soundtrack — which is brilliant in realizing the inherent creepiness of The Velvet Underground — is perfect. No, this kind of sexually frank, willfully strange, aggressively self-indulgent and cinematically opulent filmmaking is obviously not for everyone, but even while wearing its influences on its sleeve, The Lords of Salem is its own film — a singular horror movie experience that itself is afraid of nothing. Rated R for disturbing violent and sexual content, graphic nudity, language and some drug. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Regal Biltmore Grande

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Director: Joseph KosinsKi (TRON: Legacy) players: tom cruise, morgan Freeman, olga KurylenKo, anDrea riseborough, niKolaJ costerWalDau SCIENCE FICTION

RATED PG-13

The Story: A caretaker on the remnants of a post-apocalyptic Earth learns things may not be as he’s been told.

The Lowdown: Solidly-produced, incredibly derivative sci-fi that gets by on competence, but not much more.

Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion is what I can only bring myself to call massively OK. It’s certainly not fresh or original. Not a single one of its surprises were surprising — 15 minutes in, I bet my wife five bucks what one of them would be.

(I must remember to collect.) It’s also not what I’d call "visually stunning." Oh, it’s polished and slick and shiny, and the special effects are all clean and mostly solid-looking, but at no point did I have even an inner "wow" moment at how dazzling anything looked. As far as Tom Cruise goes — it’s just another competent, never surprising performance. Like the movie he’s in, he’s OK. (It isn’t his fault that people running around with prop futuristic weapons strike me as silly looking.) That I didn’t mind seeing it — apart from finding the opening stretch on the tedious side — this film just isn’t enough in my mind to warrant its reported $120 million price tag (that’s presumably pre-advertising).

The film’s problem lies in its screenplay, which manages to be both literal-minded and muddled at the same time. It tells too much — even though much of what it tells us (via Cruise’s narration) turns out to be from an unreliable source — and shows too little. There’s a clear desire here to be both thought-provoking and action-packed — not an unreasonable notion, but what results is a slab of one, then a slab of the other without ever actually blending the two. But the biggest problem is that the film wants to present us with a series of startling revelations, few, if any, of which are very startling — largely because they’re all from other movies. In fact, very little in the film isn’t from other movies — all the way down to hero Jack Harper’s (Cruise) little bucolic hideaway where he can kick back and listen to Zeppelin and Procol Harum on remarkably well-preserved preapocalyptic vinyl. If you can’t think of sci-fi crossreferences to this (as recently as this year’s Warm Bodies), you haven’t seen much sci-fi. That brings me to a strange kind of "read no further" warning.

Assuming you have seen a lot of sci-fi and want to stand a chance of being surprised by Oblivion, save the rest of this review till after you’ve seen the movie because the invoking of titles will give what game there is away.

Jack Harper is essentially a kind of human (well, Tom Cruise human anyway) WALL-E,

patrolling the remnants of post-apocalyptic Earth to keep some lethal-minded drones running in order to protect some water-extraction business.

Like WALL-E, he has also developed a personality (just replace the VHS of Hello, Dolly! with the vinyl and some old books) — despite the fact that his memory has been wiped by his masters.

Problem is his wiped memory keeps poking through in dreams — all leading to what I can only think of as An Affair Your Masters Don’t Want You to Remember. (Isn’t it remarkable how readily identifiable landmarks — the top of the Empire State Building, the Washington Monument, Miss Liberty’s torch etc. — always survive an apocalypse?) It’s around the memory-awakening point that Oblivion turns into a knock-off of Duncan Jones’ Moon (2009) — but with added explosions and action biz to make it palatable to a broader public as it winds its way to a crowd-pleasing use of its PG-13 allocated f-word.

It’s mostly Cruise’s — and the effects team’s — show, though there are other cast members.

Olga Kurylenko is his past-present-future love interest, while Andrea Riseborough (Made in Dagenham) serves as his biologically accommodating official partner, who likes having her memory wiped. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is on hand because the film needed a hard-headed resistance fighter to distrust Cruise (see also: The Host for this basic character). Melissa Leo (sporting an absurd Scarlett O’Hara accent for no apparent reason) has the restful role (she only appears on monitor screens) of the overseer. And Morgan Freeman shows up to do his standard Morgan Freeman thing. Everyone does efficiently what they’re paid to do — and not a penny’s worth more, which pretty much describes the whole picture. Rated PG-13 for scifi action violence, brief strong language, and some sensuality/nudity. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Cinemas, Co-ed of Brevard, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher

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ChadwiCk Boseman, harrison Ford, niCole Beharie, Christopher meloni Sports Biopic The tale of Jackie Robinson and the hardships he faced breaking baseball’s color barrier. A basic biopic that’s too straightforward and heavy-handed, but perfectly solid if you’re looking for nothing more than an uplifting sports-crowd-pleaser. Rated PG-13

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roBert redFord, shia laBeouF, Julie Christie, susan sarandon, niCk nolte, Chris Cooper, terrenCe howard, stanley tuCCi Political Suspense Drama An aging member of a radical group finds his life turned upside down when his true identity comes to light. Robert Redford directed and stars in this complex political suspense drama that boasts a smart script and something approaching a dream cast. Rated R

The Croods JJJJJ

(VoiCes) niColas Cage, emma stone, Catherine keener, ryan reynolds, Cloris leaChman, Clark duke Animated Adventure A Stone Age family must learn how to adapt to a drastically changing world that threatens to become — literally — a thing of the past. Spectacular-looking, exciting and (I dare say) even moving animated film with extremely good voice casting. It’s nothing at all like the film the trailer suggests and even though it’s not Chris Sanders’ earlier Lilo & Stitch or How to Train Your Dragon, it’s still very good indeed. Rated PG

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Jane leVy, shiloh Fernandez, lou taylor puCCi, JessiCa luCas, elizaBeth BlaCkmore Splattery Horror A group of 20-somethings find an aged book of occultism in the incredibly spacious basement of a cabin. One of them foolishly reads from it. Nastiness ensues. Slick, gory, reasonably efficient remake of the 1981 Sam Raimi cult favorite. It’s OK, but apart from a pretty terrific ending, it’s nothing you haven’t seen before — plenty of times. Rated R

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saoirse ronan, max irons, william hurt, Jake aBel, diane kruger Mushy Sci-fi Romance Sci-Fi silliness about aliens taking over earthlings’ bodies — with timeout for teen passions. Unbelievably tedious, occasionally unintentionally funny, teencentric sci-fi soaper that moves at a pace that makes 125 minutes seem like it must be no more than three or four days. Rated PG-13

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Jason Bateman, melissa mCCarthy, amanda peet, t.i., genesis roriguez, John Cho Raunch-com When a woman steals a man’s identity and runs up astronomical debts, her victim tracks her down in search of reparation. Overlong, distasteful, strikingly unfunny and badly written. It’s not directed all that well either. Rated R

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matthew mCConaughey, tye sheridan, JaCoB loFland, reese witherspoon, sarah paulson, ray mCkinnon, sam shepard Drama Two boys in a small Southern river town help a fugitive fix up a boat for his getaway with the woman he came back for. An altogether exceptional film about Southern life as seen through the eyes of two boys on what seems to them a romantic adventure. Highly recommended. Rated PG-13

oblivion JJJJ

tom Cruise, morgan Freeman, olga kurylenko, andrea riseBorough, nikolaJ Coster-waldau Science Fiction A caretaker on the remnants of a post-apocalyptic Earth learns things may not be as he’s been told. Solidly-produced, incredibly derivative sci-fi that gets by on competence, but not much more. Rated PG-13

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gerard Butler, aaron eCkhart, morgan Freeman, dylan mCdermott, angela Bassett, melissa leo Jingoistic Revenge Action Renegade North Korean terrorists take over the White House and one Secret Service agent must save the president — and possibly the United States itself. Preposterous, yet utterly predictable, nasty little jingoistic thriller with bad special effects. Loud, mean-spirited, fairly appalling Die Hard rip-off that will probably make a fortune. Rated R

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James FranCo, mila kunis, raChel weisz, miChelle williams, zaCh BraFF, Bill CoBBs, Joey king, tony Cox Fantasy An unauthorized, but very obvious prequel to the 1939 Wizard of Oz. Good-looking, likable, but hardly the definitive Oz film it wants to be — and one that suffers from largely efficient, but faceless direction, and the usual longer-than-needed running time. Rated PG

The plaCe beyond The pines JJJJJ

ryan gosling, Bradley Cooper, eVa mendes, dane dehaan, emory Cohen, Ben mendelsohn Drama Three stories — involving a dirt-bike-riding bank robber, a smalltown cop and their respective sons — intersect. An often flawed, overlong drama that remains worthy of attention because of its humanely drawn characters and sheer ambition. Rated R

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maggie smith, tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, pauline Collins, miChael gamBon Comedy Drama Life at a retirement home for musicians and musical performers is disrupted by the arrival of a famous diva and the threat of the home being shut down if their annual gala isn’t a big success. A rather familiar story is given a first-rate treatment by an excellent cast and assured direction. Extremely enjoyable, especially for Anglophiles and fans of the stars. Rated PG-13

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ashley tisdale, simon rex, eriCa ash, katt williams, snoop dog Cretinous Claptrap Horror Spoof Witless horror movie spoof. If you want to waste 80 minutes of your life, here’s your chance. Rated PG-13

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Bradley Cooper, JenniFer lawrenCe, roBert de niro, JaCki weaVer, Chris tuCker, anupam kher Romantic Comedy Unusual screwball romantic comedy about two very dysfunctional people. Richly rewarding, funny, fresh and touching romantic comedy that both adheres to the genre while taking it to new places.

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence make for a very appealing couple — and get great support from the rest of the A-list cast. Rated R

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rin takanashi, tadashi okuno, ryo kase, denden, mihoko suzuki Drama A call girl is sent to spend the evening with an elderly professor and a strange kinship begins. A slight, slow-moving, fragile little movie that will either haunt you with its vagueness, or frustrate you beyond endurance. I do think it’s worth a look, but it’s definitely for specialized tastes.

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James mCaVoy, VinCent Cassel, rosario dawson, danny sapani, matt Cross, wahaB sheikh Dark Twisty Thriller Fast-paced combination heist movie and psychological thriller about the theft of a painting, and its incredibly convoluted aftermath where what you think you know is almost always wrong. Cheekily amoral, unbelievably complex, dark, humored thriller from Danny Boyle that’s reminiscent of his earlier work. Deep? Probably not, but as an act of pure filmmaking it’s a must-see. Rated R

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sheri moon zomBie, JeFF daniel phillips, Judy geeson, meg Foster, BruCe daVison Horror After receiving a mysterious record in the mail, a radio DJ begins having strange visions that tie back into the Salem witch trials. Director Rob Zombie’s most atmospheric, moody and downright strange film to date. A heavily symbolic piece of weirdo horror that’s the filmmaker’s best.

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Jurnee smollett-Bell, lanCe gross, kim kardashian, Vanessa williams, roBBie Jones, Brandy norwood, renée taylor Cautionary Drama Moralizing cautionary drama about the wages of sin and leaving your husband for a slick millionaire sociopath. Quite possibly, it’s the most appalling movie Tyler Perry has churned out in ages. What more needs be said? Rated PG-13

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In Brief: The cast and the premise of John Hough’s Brass Target (1978) is considerably more interesting than the film itself. The idea that General Patton was deliberately killed in that 1945 “accident” to prevent him from uncovering what happened to a hijacked trainload of Nazi gold is intriguing enough. And the prospect of Robert Vaughn as a colonel with a penchant for younger men, with Edward Herrmann as the object of his obsession, sounds more promising than it actually is. (So is the idea of seeing 1960s TV spy icons Vaughn and Patrick McGoohan in the same movie.) It’s just not much fun, but it does keep moving and is worth a look.

The Hendersonville Film Society will show Brass Target Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

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In Brief: The now little-known comedy team of Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey star in this wild — and very politically incorrect (yes, that means blackface, among other things) — satire that finds the boys as barbers on an American Indian reservation, who are sent by the tribe as their representatives at a peace conference in Switzerland. Very pre-code and strange to the point of surrealism, the film is generally considered the team’s best. It is certainly their most extreme. It will likely be most people’s first exposure to the boys. Whether it will be their last remains to be seen.

The Asheville Film Society will screen Diplomaniacs Tuesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

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In Brief: The Thursday Horror Picture Show kicks off its fourth year with two fat slabs of 1950s cheese from the man who could give Kraft a run for their money: Mr. Bert I. Gordon. It’s a double bill of the giant bug movie Earth vs. the Spider (1958) and the giant man movie War of the Colossal Beast (1958). Ol’ Bert liked ‘em big. (Forrest J Ackerman didn’t dub him “Mr. B.I.G” just because of his initials.) On a sliding scale (the only way to judge this stuff), the former is one of Gordon’s most accomplished movies. The latter is not — it’s a cheap cash-in sequel to the already cheap Amazing Colossal Man (1957).

Both, however, are entertaining nonsense.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Earth vs. the Spider and War of the Colossal Beast on Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

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In Brief: This year the Fine Arts Theatre’s presentation of the Asheville Jewish Film Festival changes formats. Instead of a concentrated dose of films, they’re running one film a week — every Thursday evening with a matinee on Friday — over the course of four weeks. The opener is this enjoyable and rather playful documentary. (Connie Francis admits to being 10 percent Jewish “on my manager’s side.”) Hava Nagila: The Movie traces the history and the sociological impact of the ubiquitous Jewish song in all its many aspects — from origin, to standard, to parody. It’s to the point, educational, entertaining and blessedly doesn’t overstay its welcome.

The Fine Arts Theatre's opening film for the Asheville Jewish Film Festival, Hava Nagila: The Movie, plays as a special event — with a reception and food from Fig Bistro and entertainment

by Bandana Klezmer — starting Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Blue Spiral 1 (the film shows at the Fine Arts). A 1 p.m. showing is Friday, April 26. For more info go to: www.ashevillejewishfilmfestival.com.

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You'll be the manager when the GM is not in the building and the operation of Fb will fall on your shoulders. Only the strong should apply. Please apply in person at 10 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Monday- Friday between 230pm and 5pm.

HUmAn serVICes BUnComBe CoUnty DePArtment oF HeALtH AnD HUmAn serVICes • Is hiring for a full time nurse home visiting position. Job qualifications include a BSN and current RN license. Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting preferred. Spanish speaking or bilingual preferred. The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. Nurse home visitors are responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. Nurse home visitors report to the NFP Nurse Supervisor. Apply via www.buncombecounty.org

FAmILy PreserVAtIon serVICes oF nortH CAroLInA Is a CABHA with both Adult and Child continuums. We are experiencing significant growth and are in need of the following positions: Clinical Coordinator, Provisionally Licensed Therapists, Fully Licensed Therapists, Intensive In-Home Leads, Intensive InHome Q’s, Community Support Team Q’s and AP’s, Day Treatment Therapists, Q’s and AP’s.

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Family Preservation services of rutherford and Polk Counties is seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals and therapists to work with children and adults through the following service lines: IIH, CST and OP therapy. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year experience with either child or adult mental health populations. FPS offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Resumes to twalker@fpscorp.com.

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Come work for the home care industry leader and Employer of Choice. Home Instead Senior Care • 828-274-4406 or hbauer@ homeinstead.com. Applications by appointment only. Must be over 21 to apply. reCoVery CoACH Seeking a Full Time Adventure Recovery Coach for a new young adult substance abuse recovery transitional living program. Schedule is Thursday-Thursday (shift work). Position to schedule and facilitate adventure activities for clients, to facilitate groups, including psycho-educational, 12-step and life skills, to assist with client transportation and drug screening. • Requirements: Must be patient, innovative, be calm and competent in stressful/ crisis situations, recovery knowledge, must maintain appropriate level of role modeling for clients in all areas, must be 21 years of age, high school diploma or GED required. • Looking for someone with experience in all types of outdoor adventure activities including camping, hiking, rock climbing, etc. • We offer a competitive salary, great benefits and training. Please respond via email to jobs@fourcirclesrecovery.com, reference Adventure Recovery Coach.

tHe meDIAtIon Center • Is looking for a Visit Monitor to provide supervision, support, and coaching to families during supervised visits and exchanges. More info and application instructions at www.mediatewnc.org/jobs reCoVery CoACH Seeking a Full Time Adventure Recovery Coach for a new young adult substance abuse recovery transitional living program.

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EC TEACHER • ArtSpace Charter School is seeking a full-time Exceptional Children’s Teacher beginning August 2013. Candidates must have NC licensure in special education and at least one year’s experience teaching special education. Please email cover letter and resume by May 1 to: resumes@artspacecharter. org, email subject heading “EC TEACHER.”

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freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19) How we react to the sound of the wind gives clues to our temperament, said philosopher Theodor W. Adorno. The unhappy person thinks of "the fragility of his house and suffers from shallow sleep and violent dreams." But for the happy person, the wind sings "the song of protectedness: its furious howling concedes that it has power over him no longer." I bring this up to illustrate a point about your life.

There will be a strong and vivid influence coming your way that is like the wind as described

by Adorno. It's neither bad nor good in itself, but may seem like one or the other depending on the state of mind you choose to cultivate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) I'm passionate about doing whatever I can to make the world a better place. How boring and sad it would be if I only thought of satisfying my personal needs. But I also remember what Aldous Huxley said: "There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self." Even if you have mad skills at healing and fixing everyone whose life you touch, Gemini, Huxley's reminder is good for you to honor right now.

The place that's in most pressing need of transmutation — and where you're most likely to be successful — is within you. Now here's the trick ending: To the degree that you regenerate yourself, you will improve everyone around you. Your inner work will be contagious.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Thomas Jefferson almost pulled off a miracle in 1784. America was a young country. There were only 13 states and a few unorganized territories. As a representative to the Continental Congress, Jefferson proposed an ordinance that would have prohibited slavery in those territories, including what would later become Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. By just one vote, alas, the provision failed to pass.

Can you imagine what the United States would have been like if slavery had been partly extinguished decades before the Civil War? The moral of the story, Cancerian, is that at certain pregnant moments, small shifts can have big consequences. The astrological omens suggest your life will be proof of that in the coming weeks.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) In 1921, Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev — born under the sign of the Bull — premiered his opera The Love for Three Oranges in the United States.

Here’s how The New York Times felt about it: “There are a few, but only a very few, passages that bear recognizable kinship with what has hitherto been considered music.” It’s possible, Taurus, that you will get a similar reaction when you debut your new approach or endeavor.

And that may disturb you. But I think it would be a good omen — a sign that you’re taking a brave risk as you try something innovative and unfamiliar.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Have you ever seen a moonbow? It's like a rainbow but is created by the reflected light of the moon instead of the sun. For this phenomenon to occur, the sky must be dark. The moon has to be full and setting in the west, near the horizon, and rain must be falling. So it's a rare event. All the conditions have to be just right. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it's more likely than usual that you'll spot one of these exceptional beauties in the coming days. Your affinity for curious wonders and mysterious marvels of all kinds will be at a peak. I suspect you will have a knack for being exactly where you need to be in order to experience them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Lonesome George was about a hundred years old when he died last year. He was the last remaining member of a giant tortoise species that had lived on Ecuador's Pinta Island for thousands of years. But scientists say his kind is not necessarily extinct forever. They believe that by cross-breeding tortoises of other related species, they could recreate a 100-percent-pure version of Lonesome George's species. I suspect, Libra, that you may be able to pull off a metaphorically comparable resurrection — especially if you initiate the effort in the coming weeks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I believe you will crawl or scramble or glide to the top of some mountain in the next four weeks. What mountain do you want it to be?

A crumbly molehill? A pile of cheap but useful gravel? A lofty peak where you can see for miles and miles? I urge you to decide soon on which of the possibilities you will choose.

Then affirm your intention to call on all your resources, allies, and powers to help you make the ascent. This is a chance for serious expansion, Leo. Unleash your soulful ambitions.

Let's imagine ourselves near the snowy summit of Washington's Mount Rainier. We're in an unusual kind of cave. Volcanic steam rises from cracks in the rocky floor. Above us is a roof made of ice. As we stand between the heat and the chill, we find the temperature quite cozy.

The extremes collaborate to produce a happy medium. Can you accomplish something in your life that's similar to what's going on in this cave? Metaphorically, I mean? I think you can.

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) "We cannot accept the world as it is," remarked Belgian author Hugo Claus. "Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth from the injustice of things." I don't subscribe to the idea that each day should begin like this. On some mornings we should rise and greet the world singing songs of praise for the great fortune of being alive. But I do think Claus's approach is precisely right on certain occasions — like now, for you Sagittarians. The time is ripe to tap into your reservoir of righteous anger. Fight to right the wrongs that disturb you the most.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) "Your story begins the moment Eros enters you," says Anne Carson in her book Eros the Bittersweet. "That incursion is the biggest risk of your life. How you handle it is an index of the quality, wisdom and decorum of the things inside of you. As you handle it you come into contact with what is inside of you, in a sudden and startling way. You perceive what you are, what you lack, what you could be." I want to extend Carson's dramatic hypothesis. I'd like to propose that eros enters you again and again in the course of your life, and your story resets each time. How will you handle it when it makes its next incursion? Get ready, because here it comes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) "I prefer by far warmth and softness to mere brilliancy and coldness," wrote Anais Nin in one of her early diaries. "Some people remind me of sharp dazzling diamonds. Valuable but lifeless and loveless. Others, of the simplest field flowers, with hearts full of dew and with all the tints of celestial beauty reflected in their modest petals." I suspect that even if you normally love cold brilliancy, Aquarius, you will need an abundance of warmth and softness in the coming days. To attract the best possible embodiments of this influence, get clear about your favorite forms of it. Be picky!

Don't accept sloppy sentimentality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Ludwig Wittgenstein was a genius. His last book, which influenced many different fields of thought, is regarded as one of the most important philosophy tomes of the 20th century. And yet he was a big fan of foolishness.

"If people did not sometimes do silly things," he observed, "nothing intelligent would ever get done." Another time he said, "Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness, but come down into the green valleys of silliness." Here's one more of his opinions: "Don't be afraid of talking nonsense! But you must pay attention to your nonsense." I hope that's enough evidence to support my advice, Pisces, which is: Now is a good time for you to get both smarter and wiser. And a good way to do that is to play and play and play some more.

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Please Join the Norwood Park Neighborhood Association for the annual neighborhood yard sale. Norwood Park is in North Asheville near Weaver Park between Merrimon Ave and Kimberley Ave, and is bordered by Murdock Ave and Farrwood Ave.

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Local Matters The Mountain Xpress Book Club

This group meets at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe to discuss fiction written by local and regional authors. Each author is also scheduled to read at Malaprop’s.

Join us for our next book, Flora, by Gail Godwin.

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