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HB2 affects employee rights and more The focus on discrimination against LGB and, notably, trans persons in the wake of the passage of North Carolina HB2 (the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act) may be to miss the portions of the bill that affect a greater segment of the people of North Carolina. People who support HB2 solely on the basis of their belief that LGBT people should have no equal protection under the law might want to take a look at HB2 again (or for the first time, as many are informed of legislation solely by the media and hearsay). HB2 restricts local governments from initiating their own living-wage ordinances except as applies to city or county employees. So if the city of Asheville or Buncombe County wants to ensure for the well-being of the greater working force (grocery clerks, construction flag persons, delivery drivers, janitors, etc.) by raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, they are now prohibited from doing so by this legislation. Also, the city or county may not refuse to contract with a company that discriminates against or underpays its own employees. Do you want your local government to enact or maintain ordinances that establish family-leave policies, protec-
tions for children, standards for health insurance, or policies that place limits on how long an employer can make you work without a break? Well, HB2 robs your local representatives of the option to create such protections. Now get this: If your employer fires you because of your race, religion, national origin or sex, under this legislation, you no longer have any remedy to sue an employer through appealing to North Carolina state courts. You must now sue your employer in federal court, and you have much less time to file a complaint (180 days) than you used to have when suing an employer in a state court. Less time to sue, more costs for filing lawsuits and a much lower cap on damages. Read this, Christian people, this includes you! ... This legislation negatively impacts the well-being of all North Carolinians. I encourage everyone to read the actual legislation, expand the debate, and if you are against this legislation or just want to become more informed, then access portals such as the North Carolina Justice Center website (www. ncjustice.org) and NC Policy Watch (www.ncpolicywatch.com). — Dan Waterman Asheville editor’s note: This letter was edited for space. For the full-length version, visit mountainx.com
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In 140 years, has any North Carolina legislature been more destructive than the current legislature dominated by extremist Republicans? None of the controversial legislation of recent years has been requested by citizen majority or local governments. This Republican legislature has done everything it has promised not to do: • Expand state government control and intrusion. • Waste taxpayer dollars. • Increase financial burdens on the lowest members of the economy. • Reduce business and investment opportunity. In the coming election, the current failure of single-party rule must be reversed by a sensible vote to restore Democrat and Republican balance. Let’s all get out and vote! — Lawrence Stacey Asheville
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Did any of Asheville’s politicians, including City Council members and the mayor, who claim they are against HB2, have the guts to join protesters at the governor’s “Open House” [at the Western Residence May 14]? None that I saw. Did any of them actually get inside the mansion to express their concerns about HB2 to the governor? I have seen no reports that any did, but could not get inside myself, so I am not sure. I want to publicly ask Asheville’s mayor why she did not join protesters, and if she did not go inside to talk to the governor about HB2, why the hell didn’t she, if her opposition to the law is any more than putting out statements to the media that she is against it? This goes for the Asheville City Council members who were MIA on the road with us outside the mansion as well. — John Penley Asheville editor’s note: When contacted by Xpress, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer offered the following response: “HB2 is a bad law for North Carolina and North Carolinians — it is plainly discriminatory. The Asheville City Council passed a comprehensive resolution condemning HB2 and calling for its repeal. Council took this action because we felt it accurately reflected our concerns as well as the concerns of the resi-
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People should be free to choose I’m confused about all the talk of this LGBT legislation. People should be free to choose any sandwich they want — lettuce, garlic, bacon and tomato is as good as any. ... Please read the above as a one-sentence allegory that says, “I’m confused about all the talk of this LGBT legislation. People should be free to choose any sexual orientation they want — lesbian, gay, bi or trans is as good as any.” Besides, first time I saw the acronym LGBT, I immediately thought of BLT — bacon, lettuce, tomato. — John Nation Asheville
Asheville City Schools should have consulted parents I am a huge supporter of my son’s education and chose to have him in the Asheville City Schools system. I fell in love with Claxton Elementary from the moment I took the tour when he was in pre-K; I loved how they referred to them as “their” babies, [and it] made me feel like Claxton was going to take extra care of my kindergartner. We were beyond blessed to have Kimberly Dechant as our principal; she always had an open door for anything and everything. She was one of my son’s biggest supporters when it came to him struggling with fluency in reading. We also were blessed to have the same teacher from third grade to fifth grade, Michelle Then. She helped my son excel in reading and more. I don’t know where my son would be academically without Claxton. Now we are at Asheville Middle School; the reason we chose to stay with ACS was Cynthia Sellinger! Now, the board has decided upon themselves to take the best principal Asheville Middle School has ever had away. I can only imagine the downward slope and the amount of children that will now be leaving AMS because of her departure. Shame on you, ACS board: You should have asked us parents, taxpayers, the
ones who have daily interactions with these amazing people, before you rip them from our children’s lives. A lot of children have so much instability that seeing the same principal every day and every year is reassuring. So, way to go in making kids feel unloved! — Carrie A. Baldwin Asheville editor’s note: A response from ACS spokesman Charlie Glazener appears in the letter, “ACS Personnel Changes Are Part of Bigger Picture,” also in this issue.
ACS personnel changes are part of bigger picture On [May 23], Asheville City Schools will announce the new principals for Claxton and Vance Elementary schools. April Dockery has been appointed as interim principal of Asheville Middle School effective June 1. Meanwhile, we have developed principal profiles for both Asheville High School and Asheville Middle School. … The week of May 23, finalists for the Asheville High position will go through an extensive interview process, with selection advisory teams representing all stakeholders. A similar collaborative process at AMS will follow in the coming weeks. Plans are to have permanent principals in place for both schools before school starts on Aug. 29. These personnel changes — and others we have recently announced — are part of a bigger picture as we move forward to address early childhood education, academic achievement and the “whole child” for the students and families we serve. Those are the focal points of our 2015-20 Strategic Plan. It is important to note that in preparation for a new school year, it is not uncommon for school districts to make principal reassignments, assistant principal promotions and other personnel changes. In fact, from 2002-04, new principals were appointed at six of eight Asheville City schools for a myriad of reasons. Over the past 15 years, including this summer, new principals (including reassignments within the district) have been named on 35 occasions at our eight schools. The average tenure has been about three to four years. Bottom line: Pubic school leadership is a dynamic business!
c A rt o o n B Y B r e n t Br o Wn This summer is no different. Gordon Grant is retiring from Hall Fletcher Elementary to begin a second career in a “dream job” with Outward Bound. Cynthia Sellinger is moving, with enthusiasm, from Asheville Middle School to Hall Fletcher, based on her excellent record as the Vance Elementary principal from 2004-12. Current Vance Principal Carrie Allen will become the district’s director of elementary education, a plus for both her career advancement and for our K-5 students/ families district-wide. And Claxton’s Kim Dechant will fill an important void in our critical human resources division here at central office. We appreciate our families and students, teachers, specialists and administrators. Change is not easy for any of us. Yet we continue to battle an achievement gap that has persisted for decades. At the same time, many of our “high-flying”students must stretch for even higher achievement. Society is changing. Students come to us with a variety of hopes and needs. Working together we can and must achieve excellence with equity for every single student we serve. — Charlie Glazener Executive Director, Community Relations/Communications Asheville City Schools
editor’s note: This letter is in response to the letter, “Asheville City Schools Should Have Consulted Parents,” also in this issue.
Compromise needed on ADUs The people of Asheville support vacation rentals because we are the demographic that enjoys that type of accommodation when we travel. That is why we voted 3-to-1 in favor of accessory dwelling units as vacations rentals in Asheville. gov’s first online survey. I assume the anti-short-term-rental neighborhood associations had all their members fill out the survey, and still a large majority chose to support allowing STRs in ADUs. We have heard from the opponents of short-term rentals in accessory dwelling units. Their arguments are largely based on what-if scenarios and false statements that an ADU rental is somehow fundamentally different than a homestay. Can someone explain to me how it changes the complexion of my neighborhood if a tourist parks in my gravel lot and enters the rear ADU building instead of entering my home? That is misleading and false, and the purveyors of these statements need to be held
accountable for their lies. They act like they are the homeowners association for all of Asheville. The citizens of Asheville spoke clearly in the last couple of elections about how they feel about council members who hold uncompromising positions. The STR issue hasn’t gone away because Council bungled the first attempt and was led into a radical position. It is time for compromise. I don’t speak for any organization but would like to point out that Council should be looking at ways to answer the calls of the people who want this, while finding ways to divert the taxes to other projects that are actually important. Use increased revenues to divert funds to sidewalks or affordable housing. Now that would be a great way to keep homeowners happy while addressing a need. My call to Council is to listen to your constituents and to address the issue through creative compromise. — Austin Hill Asheville
City should expand curbside recycling In response to a recent letter indicating that Asheville needs to walk its talk when it comes to recycling [“Asheville Should ‘Walk the Walk’ With Bulk Recycling,” May
11, Xpress] I want to say that I emphatically agree! There ought to be more than one recycling center to serve a city our size, but here’s another idea — how about extending city curbside recycling to the many apartments and condominium communities here in Asheville? I recently moved from an apartment to a condo, and I continue to haul my recycling in the back of my small car to the only recycling center in Asheville (now at the other end of town for me). Asheville ought to address this long-standing problem. Many in Asheville are renters or are living in condos and therefore do not have access to curbside recycling and would like to have such access. We want to recycle, but when it involves schlepping it to your car and then to a recycling center, it discourages a “green” lifestyle. — Marie Stephens Asheville
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Misfit Asheville is going to the dogs by abigail hicKman I’ve been feeling decidedly uncool and disconnected from my little city of Asheville. For one thing, I’m not young, and Asheville is a city for and of youth. In a population of almost 88,000, 25.6 percent are between 19 and 29. Asheville’s 29-year-olds entered the world not long after Motorola introduced the first mobile phone, and its 19-year-olds were birthed around the time telecommuting took off. By the time those babies turned 1, Google was flowing into their homes like mother’s milk. I, meanwhile, was born into a house with a wall-mounted phone sprouting a long, curly cord, enabling us to walk up to 6 feet away. The Montgomerys across the street were the first in the neighborhood to buy a microwave oven. We used to say “oven” after “microwave.” Many of the local children were told to keep their distance from that property. I heard my mom say more than once that she was afraid my brother would become sterile from the “radioactive microwaves” floating across the street from the Montgomerys’ microwave into our house. We had three channels on our TV, all of which played the national anthem at midnight, with an American flag waving on the screen. At the end of the song, the station would go off the air, leaving only the poltergeist static to stand guard until morning. No, I am not young and would not succeed in fitting in to Asheville by pretending to be so. For a brief time, I considered getting a tattoo so I could feel more connected to my people. Tattoos seem to be the great age equalizer in Asheville: They’re not just for the kids anymore. The Asheville Yellow Pages (it’s something old people use) lists 30 tattoo parlors within the city limits. They seem forbidding places, with names like Man’s Ruin — and those are the ones with permits. Many tattoo artists work out of their homes or else in dark backrooms with a Bob Marley poster on the wall and a puddle of stagnant water festering in the bottom of a neoncolored bong. Still, any casual Asheville street panorama will reveal tatted arms and
necks and bellies proudly on display. These graven images become a talking point, a way to interact and connect with our neighbors. People like to discuss them, gushing over their originality and ingenuity. “This butterfly represents my rebirth,” I heard a cashier tell a customer yesterday at a local grocery chain (the kind where old people shop because we can’t understand the store layout at Trader Joe’s or Greenlife.) Her name tag said “Willow,” but I didn’t believe it. She was of a generation close to mine, when people were still cautious and practical about names. I figured her for a Jennifer or a Pam. Willow was eager to talk about her creation, explaining that the butterfly was her own original design. I had to roll my eyes at that. She didn’t create the original design for a butterfly: God did. Jesus, everybody knows that! Willow told the customer that the blue on the wings symbolized the blue sky, which symbolized her ability to fly. But the arm that carried the butterfly was definitely too old for her Peter Pan-andWendy aspirations, and I felt embarrassed for her. The skin around the blue butterfly was angry. It was hot red, and both the insect and the surrounding area had been smeared with vaseline or something that reminded me of the shiny seagulls after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Nonetheless, the woman attached to that arm expressed true affection for her new tattoo. The customer seemed to share Willow’s enthusiasm, chatting happily about intricate artwork and using words like “depth” and “tone” while unloading her groceries from the cart. I guess she must have known what she was talking about, because her own arm was covered with what appeared to have been lifted from one of the River Arts District’s graffiti-covered bridges. She briefly stopped unloading to hold out her arm for the cashier to admire, telling Willow she’d been working on her “sleeve” for two years. Each little illustration and squiggly line meant something special to her. Meanwhile, Willow was showing such enraptured interest that I began to fear the customer was going wax eloquent over each and every symbol, from her wrist to her unshaven armpit. I had a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food up on the belt that was looking like it might
AbigAil HickmAn undergo a chemical change from solid to liquid before Willow remembered that her oil-laden butterfly arm had a job to do. So I gave the universal impatience signal, a little fake cough, and she snapped back to scanning the customer’s groceries. But getting a tattoo to feel a part of things would never work for me. Not because of the needle thing, or the market saturation that makes a mockery of the idea that this is a way to express your originality, but because my brain is already crowded with indelible memories: I don’t want to give them space on my skin as well. Tattoos, though, aren’t the only thing every second person in Asheville seems to own. What about dogs? I see them sitting on people’s laps as they drive their cars, lying on patios licking scraps from plates at popular restaurants and even, on one occasion, shopping at Lowe’s. On the days when my husband, Simeon, succeeds in luring me outside for a walk with a promise of chips and salsa afterward, we run into all manner of dogs, and not just in the citified Carrier Park. I let him take me to the wilder parts of Bent Creek as well; in both places, many owners let their dogs run free. I have a healthy
fear of animals: wild and unreasonable creatures that would happily chew on my forearm, paying not the least attention to the cat tattoo I might have gotten precisely to ward off such snacking. So I always jump behind my husband when we run into one of those rogue dog owners who carry the leash rolled up like a lasso, leaving Bear or Roxy free to snarl, unfettered, at my juicy looking ankles. Simeon has promised me, on hundreds of occasions, to break the neck of any dog that attempts to attack me. But this is clearly braggadocio, because he stands guilty of having owned two Chihuahuas that he treated like porcelain baby dolls. When we first met, I sometimes feared I might find a baby bottle among his dishes for midnight doggy feedings. Those dog owners who recognize my alarm tend to offer me a cheeky grin. “Oh, Mr. Whiskers wouldn’t hurt a fly,” they breezily assert, chasing after their little dear like a nanny pursuing a naughty 2-year-old who’s wielding a bloody ax with an eyeball stuck to the blade. And Asheville has, quite literally, gone to the dogs: We have 49 pet shops in our town. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce lists only seven Mexican restaurants. This makes me question the city’s priorities, though these restaurants probably serve their nachos to dogs as well. So perhaps there’s still hope. But there’s absolutely no hope for me as a dog owner. I simply can’t picture a world where I carry a poodle in one arm, to spare Annabelle from having to use her little poodle legs, and a small blue bag of her indiscretions in the other. Nonetheless, I remain determined to find a way to feel more a part of our city. I asked Yahoo Answers for some good things to do in Asheville, and it told me to “go downtown and pick up a Mountain Xpress.” Exactly. Abigail Hickman lives in Weaverville. Her book This, That and the Third is due out in July. X
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says, “but that’s the Spoon Lady talking, not the president of the Buskers Collective.” The divergent opinions on amplified busking as a stylistic choice speak to the greater issue at hand — namely, that buskers aren’t all cut from the same cloth. “It’s easier to favor your way of doing things over the other guy’s way of doing things,” Fletcher says. “If it’s not traditional music — if it’s rock or something like that, then amplification’s probably going to be more a part of your style.”
mhunt@mountainx.com With the summer season fast approaching, downtown Asheville is emerging from its winter slumber. Summer dresses and tattooed limbs, patios brimming with beer and entrees dot the cityscape. Amid the mass of tourists and pleasure seekers, a gloriously strange concoction of musicians, statue-people and street artists congregate along the avenues to entertain passers-by. These performers, or buskers, have become synonymous with the downtown experience. Yet despite their contributions to the city’s identity and cultural flavor, tensions over noise, etiquette and shared public spaces remain unresolved among the various entities that cohabit downtown. In response, the city is seeking definition in its relationship with the busking community, and both buskers and businesses are speaking out about the issues that matter to them in hopes of fostering a healthy relationship in an area of the city where space is at a premium. Tell iT on THe sTreeTs In Asheville, like many other municipalities, the public’s understanding of buskers has evolved gradually, says abby roach, a performer better-known around town as Abby the Spoon Lady and president of the Asheville Buskers Collective. “People sometimes get a misunderstanding of what exactly busking is,” she says, noting that people from all walks of life, from students to professional musicians, can be found on the street. As recently as 2014, the city looked into establishing regulations around busking downtown. In response, local buskers formed the Asheville Buskers Collective, an informal group dedicated to advocating for buskers’ rights in Asheville and acting as a liaison among the busking community, local businesses and city officials.
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WHere THe sideWAlk ends: With Asheville city officials poised to implement new regulations regarding downtown street performances, members of the busking community, local businesses and city representatives are weighing in on the role buskers play in the city’s cultural identity and how to best share increasingly limited space downtown. Photo by Max Hunt “The Asheville Buskers Collective has organized to try and reshape that conversation, to say it’s not a threat, it’s an asset, just like any downtown resource,” says andrew fletcher, a local musician who got his start busking with the Big Nasty Jazz Band several years ago. While the proposed rules of 2014 haven’t
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Free speecH And personAl preFerence Ask nearly any busker about his or her feelings regarding amplification, and you’ll likely receive a twopart answer. Fletcher and Roach both point to court cases throughout the latter half of the 20th century where cities and municipalities have attempted to regulate or ban amplification among street performers, only to be overruled by courts citing the First Amendment. But while most buskers will speak up in favor of the right to use amplification, personal preferences often diverge as to when it’s necessary and appropriate to do so. “Personally, I don’t ever intend to use amplification — it’s not my thing,” Roach
For surrounding brick-and-mortar businesses, relations with the buskers that often adorn their doorsteps is an individualized experience as well. “I personally enjoy acoustic music, so I’m partial to busking without amplification,” says peter pollay, owner of Posana Cafe at Pack Square. “Everyone’s preference is different, and we need to balance that with the comfort of our customers, especially getting into the warmer months with the patio open.” Some stores, like Mast General, don’t allow amplification on their property, says General Manager carmen cabrera. “We play music for our customers, so if it comes from both sides, it can be terrible!” In public spaces, however, finding a solution that meets everyone’s needs can be difficult because of the organic nature of the busking community and lack of definition between a busker and a panhandler carrying an instrument, Cabrera notes. “I believe there will have to be some sort of permitting, just so we can get everyone on the same page and keep our [local] buskers’ and businesses’ needs at the forefront.” While many businesses prefer to let buskers self-police rather than involve law enforcement, Roach admits that “buskers tend to not listen to other buskers.” And just as one bad apple can spoil the bunch,
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sTreeT serenAde: The Resonant Rogues’ Sparrow is one of many successful local acts who can be found along downtown Asheville’s sidewalks from time to time. Photo by Virginia Daffron
busker guidelines to performing in downtown asheville The Asheville Buskers Collective has laid out some rules of thumb for those interested in performing on the street to help keep buskers on the sidewalks and in good standing with their neighbors and city officials (from avlbuskers.com): • Asheville loves its buskers! • We take two-hour turns at spots … two hours from when you first set up, not from when someone’s waiting on you. This gives everyone a chance to share. • Watch your crowd size! Make sure folks can get by and that they aren’t walking in the street. You must have 6 feet of walking space for pedestrians to go by. • Keep your amps turned down and drum kits baffled. You’re working with other performers and businesses around you, so please play only to “your area.” Just keep it “reasonable.” • Getting to know your busking neighbors creates a great musical community! Introduce yourself! X
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breAking sTereoTypes: Central to the question of how to regulate busking, says Abby “The Spoon Lady” Roach, is understanding what busking is and appreciating the diversity of street performers. She hopes the city will continue to allow buskers to be a vital part of downtown’s atmosphere. “If they push us to the margins, I wouldn’t be able to afford to live here.” Photo by Max Hunt one rude busker can impact the entire busking community. “Occasionally, you have business owners who like busking but don’t like certain buskers,” Fletcher says. He freely admits that he’s a “defender of busking,” not individual buskers. Roach says she’s impressed by businesses’ willingness to engage the busking community and work together to resolve any issues that may arise. This collaboration is essential, Fletcher notes, because buskers are part of a greater whole that makes downtown an attractive place for tourists and locals alike. “There’s a bunch of reasons why somebody chooses to spend their money downtown — street musicians are one of them. The local business owner’s also just one of them.”
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oTHer voices, oTHer rules As Asheville considers what regulations need to be established in regard to busking downtown, officials are taking a close look at what other cities across the country have done. Savannah, Ga., for instance, updated its rules around street performances in 2012. According to Savannah’s guidelines, buskers must obtain a permit from the city’s Citizen Office to perform on the sidewalks. Applicants undergo criminal background checks and a formal audition. Savannah has also established limits on where a performer can set up shop, when the busker can perform in certain areas and even how a busker is dressed. For many buskers, Savannah’s increased restrictions have turned them off to the city, says Roach, adding that its once-vibrant busking
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scene has faded somewhat. “A lot of buskers kind of avoid it altogether. Eventually, you fill out enough forms and you feel like you’re getting a job.” Comparatively, Asheville is ahead of the curve in understanding busking and its value, says Fletcher. “Nobody asks, ‘What’s busking?’ in Asheville. That tells me that we’ve done a good job in this town of educating people on what busking is and what busking isn’t.” mucH Ado AbouT noTHing? So is busking — particularly noisy or amplified busking — really an issue in Asheville? According to data provided by the Asheville Police Department, not really. Of the 546 noise complaints received by APD between January 2014 and
April 2016, only 45 involved street performers. “Any thriving city has noise problems,” Fletcher contends. “To me, the loudest thing I ever hear downtown is taxpayer-funded — that’s the firetrucks.” Establishing a good working relationship with the Police Department also helps smooth over potential problems, says Roach. “[Police Chief] tammy hooper is super nice; I went and spoke with her, and she was asking all the right questions — I was really impressed.” Another reason Asheville lacks the official regulations other cities impose on buskers, maintains Fletcher, might be because it hasn’t quite reached a point where it needs those kinds of rules. However, “if Asheville keeps on thriving,” he notes, “maybe in
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Current city of asheville busking guidelines As outlined in Article V, Section 16-145 of Asheville City Code ((for an online, referenced, version of this code visit: avl.mx/2lv)): Performers of sidewalk entertainment shall meet the following requirements: (1) Not violate the prohibitions on disturbing, annoying and unnecessary noise as set forth in article IV of chapter 10 of the Code. (2) Not violate the prohibitions on solicitation as set forth in City Code section 11-5 and 11-14. (3) Not obstruct or cause to be obstructed pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including but not limited to not obstructing or causing to be obstructed sidewalks, doorways or other access areas. Entertainer must provide a minimum of 6 feet of pedestrian passageway. (4) The sale of records, tapes or other products shall not be permitted. (5) Perform only at times between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (6) Not consume nor be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or other controlled substances while performing, in compliance with the North Carolina laws and regulations. (7) Not perform any closer than 40 feet from another performer. (8) Not perform at locations designated for a community event or festival, unless permitted to play at the community event or festival by the event or festival coordinator, pursuant to section 16-97 of the Code. (9) Comply with all federal, state and local laws when performing within the city, including but not limited to, the solicitation ordinance and the noise ordinance. X
another five to 10 years, it’ll be time to have that conversation.” room For All While community relations regarding busking may seem relatively hunky-dory in Asheville compared with other metropolitan areas, local performers say there are still issues to address. As anyone who spends time downtown probably knows, a good busker on a good day tends to draw a crowd. Currently, the onus is on the busker to police crowds and make sure at least 6 feet of sidewalk is clear for passage. “That’s really difficult,” says Fletcher. “Crowds aren’t aware this is an issue because they’re just part of a crowd. No busker wants to interrupt a song just to tell people to clear the sidewalk.” But crowded sidewalks and pedestrians in the streets lead back to perhaps the biggest, most complex issue facing buskers, businesses and the city in general: a limit on available resources. “Silence is a resource, space on a sidewalk is a resource, and we’re reaching their limits,” Fletcher says. Widening sidewalks, restricting vehicle access on certain streets and nurturing a more “pro-pedestrian”
atmosphere, he contends, would not only benefit the busking community but create a more welcoming experience for visitors as well as cut down on noise and pollution. “Just look at the massive surface area of downtown that’s devoted to cars and how little of it is devoted to people,” Fletcher notes. “I think that a real progressive look at transit issues actually plays into busking.” doWn THe roAd For the past year, the city has been devising a pilot program as a first step toward future guidelines on street performances and shared space. The current proposal, available online at ashevillenc.gov, would designate and place certain guidelines and restrictions on high-traffic areas downtown. The city has also looked at ideas like allowing limited merchandise sales at designated performance areas and temporary weekend closures of Wall Street to vehicular traffic. Based on community input, the city hopes to begin implementing the program later this spring. “We have looked at and are in the process
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locATion, locATion: As part of its Downtown Public Space Management Plan, the city is looking to expand the number and area of designated busking locations to alleviate congestion at popular spots like the corners of College and Haywood streets, and Patton and Biltmore avenues, as well as establish buffer zones between busking acts in congested areas. Map via city of Asheville Downtown Public Space Management Plan As of April 6, 2016, the city of Asheville is considering the following regulations regarding busking and street performance (according to Downtown Asheville Public Space Management Plan): HigH-TrAFFic AreAs
love THy neigHbor: While personal opinions over issues like amplification remain split among buskers and the downtown business community, nearly all involved in downtown’s affairs agree that buskers are an asset to the city and believe that communication between buskers and surrounding businesses is a preferable alternative to strict regulations from the city. Photo by Virginia Daffron of better regulating busking locations,” says City Councilman cecil bothwell, who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee. “We’ve tried hard to gather input from all concerned parties in this process.” Regardless of the form regulations take, the busking community hopes that the city will continue to recognize the value and viability buskers offer. “I know it’s difficult because busking is this weird, organic thing that doesn’t
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really have a description,” Roach says, “but it’s really, really important for folks to keep on playing. “As flattering as it is to think that people flock to buskers, the truth is buskers flock to people,” she adds. “For us to be able to do what we do, we’ve got to be able to stay in the footprint. What makes Asheville so special is the entire downtown is essentially a village green — we don’t want to lose that.” X
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• Performances allowed in areas designated by an artistic symbol on the surface • No other performances would be allowed within 100 feet of the area • Ordinance amendments required in these areas • Other performance areas and regulations not impacted three high-traffic areas • Flat Iron Sculpture at Battery Park/ Wall Street • Pack Square — West Side of Biltmore in front of Rhubarb • Haywood Street in front of Woolworth Walk (designated area for one performer only) incenTive AreA • Designation of specific areas where street performances may occur — combined with vending of items that are related to the street performance • Create by special permit (pulled by city) • As permit holder, city would establish guidelines for “vendor/ busker” participation in the event • May require formal registration of
each participant with a release/hold harmless agreement • Requires development of an Emergency Action Plan for each site • Creating incentive areas for vending of items related to street performance by ordinance is not legally feasible based on City Attorney’s Office opinion proposed incenTive AreAs • Wall Street climbing area • Mid-Pack Square area • Rankin/College Street pocket park area oTHer iTems For poTenTiAl considerATion • Enhance proactive management of congested areas: minimize congestion caused by crosswalks, cart vending permits, location of kiosks, etc. • Work with [Tourism Development Authority] to relocate kiosk in area of Biltmore Avenue/Patton Avenue • Remove benches currently located in public space in area of Biltmore/Patton adjacent to Rhubarb/Noodle Shop. Include public space improvements in Downtown Master Plan update • Examine a process that results in temporary weekend closures of Wall Street to vehicular traffic to sponsor a public street market which highlights street performances X
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talkin’ ’bout a reVolution Rainbow Community School aims to reinvent learning What would you do if you were given the chance to reimagine the American high school — and perhaps have your vision made real? The folks at West Asheville’s Rainbow Community School are enthusiastically tackling that ambitious challenge. Last September, west willmore, Rainbow’s curriculum director, learned through social media about XQ: The Super School Project, a national competition to reinvent the American high school. Five to 10 winners would each receive a share of a $50 million fund to realize their plans. “Adding an innovative high school has been part of our strategic plan since the beginning, so you can imagine how excited we were to learn about this,” says Willmore. The private school currently serves grades pre-K through eight. A project of laurene powell jobs (Steve Jobs’ widow), the campaign is seeking “bold and compelling” proposals, and the sponsors aim to partner with the winners, providing expert support along with the funding. After winnowing a field of roughly 1,200 applicants down to fewer than 350 semifinalists, XQ asked those still in the running to now reach beyond their own teams, mobilizing community members to provide insights and perspectives concerning 21st-century learners’ needs and the challenges they face. In Rainbow’s case, that meant interviewing more than 45 local educators, community members, potential employers and students.
TAking on A cHAllenge: Rainbow Community School core team members, from left, West Willmore, Michael Brown, Susan Daily, Renee Owen, Talia Willingham, Melody Shank and John Bikart are competing in a national contest for millions of dollars to reinvent the American high school. Photo by Liisa Andreassen A public leArning neTWork Enter rEVOLution High — a model that challenges students to understand, not memorize; to focus on asking the right questions, not giving the right answers; to develop as compassionate and thoughtful leaders; to question the status quo; and to take action for change. Designed to be socially just, spiritually fulfilling and environmentally sustainable amid a changing world, the proposed school would offer a curriculum embodying neurology, systems thinking, biomimicry, leadership skills, group facilitation, statistical methods, communication, graphic arts,
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psychology and more. It’s high-tech with a soft touch. To come up with a name, Rainbow turned to its own students. Everyone interviewed said that what ultimately motivated them to learn were relationships, particularly with a teacher or other adult who truly loved them. So the spelling is no accident: EVOL (“love” backward) is meant to represent a love of learning while also suggesting the idea of evolution. Eighth-grader raven degrow said the school should allow “more personal freedom and responsibility,” and classmate bronwyn white hoped for “less emphasis on test scores and more on personal development.” rEVOLution High, says Willmore, is envisioned as “a public learning network. Although we will have the bricks and mortar of a traditional school, student learning and development will expand beyond the school walls and into the community through the structure of the learning network and through the redefinition of ‘teacher.’” Throughout their years in school, students would be attuned to which “intelligences” (modes of functioning and learning) were their strengths and which were their challenges, while working toward enriching all of them.
Having the power to influence their immediate community would be an essential part of these students’ learning experience. Working in “governance circles,” they would help maintain and run the institution. By making informed decisions about both the school’s day-to-day workings and its future direction, the proposal maintains, students would learn best practices for effective social interaction, clarify their own potential roles and responsibilities, and practice balancing the needs of individuals and the whole community. Hubs, pods, connecTors And pArTners The center of the learning network would be the “hub,” where students, teachers and other staff would interact. Familylike units called “pods” would give everyone in the network a home base. Within the pods, the diverse students would develop close ties; each one would include at least two adults: a teacher and a “connector.” Connectors would identify “partners” — adults and organizations in the immediate community and beyond — and serve as liaisons
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Four-pHAsed leArning The four-year program would encompass four phases of learning — immersion, exploration, creation and implementation — with each phase following the same schedule. In the fall, winter and spring periods, a oneweek orientation would be followed by an eight-week learning block of core and elective classes and a threeweek “minimester.” A two- to threeweek summer learning block would be based on individual student needs, with immersion in the natural world and play as common threads. Rainbow also plans to collaborate with Ashoka, a network of entrepreneurs who’ve developed successful, innovative solutions to social problems. Last fall, the organization awarded the school a $3,000 grant to get the project off the ground. To date, Rainbow core team members say they’ve received minimal feedback from XQ. And while they concede that this is a bit unnerving, they’re also intrigued. When Xpress visited the school recently, team members were seated around a table in a fourth-grade classroom, poised to start a three-hour timed test. Although the topic wouldn’t be revealed until the test began, they were ready for action, expecting to use Skype and Google Hangout to connect with whomever they needed to in order to keep Rainbow in the running. “If we get to the next phase,” says core team member john bickart, a retired teacher, “we’ll be sending out a challenge to Asheville, asking teachers and business leaders to help us create a diverse platform and get the public involved.” As of this writing, the team was busy finalizing its second-round application, which was due in late May. In August, five to 10 winners will get a chance to turn their ideas into reality, and this eager team is hoping to be one of them. In the meantime, they’re gearing up to be catalysts for change. X
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FESTIVAL GUIDE
Mountain SportS FeStiVal honeS itS FoCuS Expect more demos, intimate atmosphere
FesTivAl Frolicking: The 16th annual Mountain Sports Festival is a marriage of music and sports that caters to participants and spectators alike. The festival village, located at Carrier Park, will feature bands, beer, food and, of course, viewing access to a variety of sporting events. Photo courtesy of Mountain Sports Festival
BY DAn hesse dhesse@mountainx.com The Mountain Sports Festival will draw on the past to make this year’s event stronger. Festival Director terry bemis says there will be an increased focus on access to outdoor gear information and techniques, noting he wants the festival to be “the go-to event for the outdoor sports industry in Asheville and Western North Carolina.” He says the festival is also looking to create a more intimate atmosphere among athletes, musicians and spectators. Bemis says organizers are intentionally creating an engaging environment by placing the music stage, food trucks and beer vendors in the
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middle of the bike track. ellie schwarz, MSF’s music booker, says festivalgoers will be able to watch the symbiotic relationship between competitors and musicians unfold, “What’s so cool about it is you’ve got this national-quality music playing and these bikers racing around the village room, and it’s all happening simultaneously. I think the racers are feeding off the energy of the music and the musicians are feeding off the fact that there’s this competition going on and this awesome sporting event. So, I think you have the energy that is coming out of the competition portion and just the pure adrenaline rush that comes from competing in a sport tied with music.” In planning this year’s festival, Bemis says he asked himself, “How can I create a better village atmosphere that makes our athletes and our fans want to hang
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out more and be together and celebrate our industry? I think music sets the stage for that [type of atmosphere]. And also, frankly, from a pure business sense, because we have to sell beer to make this work, or otherwise we’d have to create a ticketed festival.” Schwarz says curation of the music acts is very intentional and respects the broad demographic that will be attending MSF. “What I try to do when selecting the bands is bring together a lineup that is going to be appealing to a very wide variety of people. We’ve got the people actually competing in the sporting event, which is one demographic. You’ve got local music lovers and families. So it’s fun to put together a really diverse lineup.” After spectators have been thrilled by a sport, they can check in with industry
insiders at the demonstration area and learn how to try the sport themselves. “Each vendor is asked to put together a 30-minute beginners clinic on a new or best product,” says Bemis. “The idea is to get those on the fence about outdoor sports to learn more about kayaking, fishing and other outdoor activities.” He says demos will be held about every 30 minutes in a “quiet corner of Carrier Park,” and presenters will have a tent with a sound system. Bemis says the move is based on feedback from previous festivals, noting attendees expressed a desire for more access to outdoor products in a quieter environment.
don’t have to money to play on a course.” Pickens says it’s a great way to interact with people from all walks of life. Disc golf is one of MSF’s more popular events as evidenced by registration for the tournament selling out the day it opened. Pickens says MSF will attract top-shelf talent and features one of the more interesting ways of crowning a champion. The final round, featuring the top four players from previous rounds, will take place in the streets of the River Arts District, with temporary holes placed in and around various city landmarks. Pickens says that round used to take place downtown. “Originally, about nine years ago, we played through the Vance Monument area, Pack Place and down into city-county park.” He says, logistically, it makes more sense to move the final round to the RAD. The disc golf tournament takes place Saturday, May 28, 5-10 p.m. at Richmond Hill Park and then Sunday, May 29, 1-2 p.m. in various locations around RAD. Registration is full. X
Fringe sporTs sHoWcAse MSF is also a chance to showcase sports people might not be as familiar with as some of the more traditional outdoor activities. Sports like pickleball and adult dodgeball will be taking place in the midst of in-line hockey and ultimate Frisbee, giving them exposure to new audiences and potential participants. Most of those activities are available in the Asheville area via clubs and recreational organizations, making their appearances at MSF not just an introduction, but the beginning of a potential outlet for exercise and community. AdulT dodgebAll Some dreaded it, some lived for it; most of us have an opinion on dodgeball tied to nostalgia of school gymnasiums of our pasts. However, gone are the iconic red rubber balls that were the agents of victory or torment. amy vanden heuvel, the adult dodgeball coordinator, says they have been replaced with “softer and better balls.” She says that should be comforting for anyone looking to get involved with the game noting, “It’s just one of those fun team sports that doesn’t take much skill and lets adults laugh and have fun.” And the fun can come in the form of competing or spectating as Vanden Heuvel says one of the best things is “watching people get hit. Watching people try to dodge because of the faces they make and the sounds that come out. Watching the miscalculated jumps … the shock value of all of it.” The adult dodgeball tournament ramps up on Sunday, May 29, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the hockey rink in Carrier Park. The tournament consists of one division, open to most ages. The winners of a best-of-three game format will advance through the bracket. There will also be a losers’ bracket. Registration is $15 per team.
cross FiT: Cyclocross will kick off this year’s Mountain Sports Festival. The sport features elements of road and mountain biking with a hint of running. Photo courtesy of Mountain Sports Festival great sense of community. A lot of folks that play are playing daily. It’s a tightknit community.” Pickleball uses a mediumsized racquet, a plastic ball with multiple holes and a net that is lower than a tennis regulations and is played on a bouncy surface, in this case inside the roller hockey court at Carrier Park. Barsotti says, “It’s good for people that used to play tennis because it’s similar, but on a smaller court so it’s easier on your body.” The pickleball tournament is only for doubles and has one division: ages 16 and older and all genders. There will be 16 teams with a double-elimination bracket. The tournament will be Sunday, May 29, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Like a game concocted by kids with a hodgepodge of sports equipment in their garage; pickleball borrows from pingpong, tennis, badminton and even Wiffle ball. eric barsotti, MSF pickleball organizer and YMCA member engagement director, says it’s the sport’s inaugural appearance at the festival. He says the sport has gained popularity at the YMCA and he’s glad pickleball gets its time to shine at MSF. “One of the great things I’ve seen over the past few years is a
Cyclocross is a hybrid sport that incorporates elements of road and mountain biking with a dash of running. cameron brantley, the MSF’s cyclocross organizer, calls it “the redheaded stepchild of cycling.” He says it’s like a steeplechase, “because there are sections that can’t be ridden and requires racers to get off and run with their bikes, and then jump back on and keep going.” For MSF, those will be barriers about 1.3 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Brantley says the race course is just over 2 kilometers and will take riders
about 30 minutes to an hour to complete. He says it’s a great spectator sport because you can view most of the Carrier Park course. Plus, “There’s also cheering and heckling, which is a great part of cyclocross.” He says the heckling is good-natured, and it’s actually a very accessible sport and a great introduction to bike racing noting, “Everyone is open and accepting and wanting more people to come into the sport. Even if you’re racing for last place, you’re still going to get cheered on.” Cyclocross will be the Mountain Sports Festival kickoff event on Friday, May 27, from 6-9 p.m. The tournament will have women’s and men’s divisions at three different skill levels. Registration is $20 in advance, or $25 the day of the event. disc golF Golf is often seen as a high-investment form of frustration masquerading as a sport. And that’s exactly why ryan pickens, co-author of The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf, wants more people to know about disc golf. “Disc golf allows for a low point of entry price-wise — you don’t have to have a lot of money. It’s also an amenity for a number of parks and recreation departments; often you
get involved: AdulT dodgebAll: Asheville Sport & Social Club: avl.mx/2jd Buncombe County Parks & Recreation: avl.mx/2je Asheville Alternative Sports: avl.mx/2jf picklebAll: YMCA: avl.mx/2jg Stephens-Lee Recreation Center: 350-2058 Shiloh Complex: 274-7739 cyclocross: Asheville Cyclocross Organization: avl.mx/2jh
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Festival Village 4–10 p.m.
Kid’s Village Inflatables 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Silent Auction Tent 12–6 p.m.
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MSF Cyclocross
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Registration 5 p.m. Race Time 7:30–9 p.m.
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Silent Auction Tent 4–7 p.m.
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Kid’s Village Inflatables 4–7 p.m.
Festival Village
Roller Girls Demo Bouts
3rd Annual MSF Youth Ultimate Frisbee Open
5–10 p.m.
2nd Annual Down River Dash SUP Race
Trips For Kids WNC Kids Duathlon
Fairview Flyers Unicycle Team
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10:30 a.m. (Track)
3–3:20 p.m. (Rink)
Asheville Community Yoga Class
Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do Demo
Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do
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Youth In-Line Hockey 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Rink)
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Trips For Kids WNC Bike Races
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Kid’s Village Inflatables
Kids Bike Decorating
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12–1 p.m. (Kid’s Village)
Silent Auction Tent 12–5 p.m.
AVL Alternative Sports Kids Capture the Flag
Precision Pilates
The Collier Lilly Ride for NC Outward Bound School
Trips For Kids WNC Bike PARADE 1–1:30 p.m. (Kid’s Village)
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Dancing Trees SUP Yoga
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3rd Annual MSF Youth Ultimate Frisbee Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
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Fairview Flyers Unicycle Team 5–5:15 p.m. (Rink)
TriCross Challenge 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
YMCA Pickleball Tournament
AVL Alternative Sports and MSF Adult Dodgeball Tournament
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MSF Youth Ultimate Frisbee Open Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do Demo
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Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do lesson 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Kid’s Village)
WNC Disc Golf Urban Skins
Roller Girls Demo Bouts
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The Get Right Band 5–7 p.m.
The Marcus King Band
Silas Durocher, the band’s guitarist and vocalist appreciates the all-age, family-friendly component of the Mountain Sports Festival. “Kids love to let loose and dance, which is what we’re all about,” he says. The trio’s high-energy shows incorporate a fair amount of improvisation into each set, although the group is ultimately a song-based band. A mix of funkrock-reggae, this is The Get Right Band’s second time playing the festival. In addition to performing songs from their previous two albums, the musicians will break out some new tracks from their forthcoming album, set to be released later this summer. thegetrightband.com
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Devils in Dust 12:30–1:30 p.m. Husband–and–wife duo Leigh Glass and Corey Bullman front this local band. Songs range from pure rock to harmonized ballads. “We are writing soundtracks for peoples lives based on our own experiences,” says Glass on the band’s website. “We want our fans to cry, laugh and pump their fists.” devilsindust.com
The Digs 2–3:30 p.m. This local nu-soul and funk band has performed all over Asheville – from Isis Restaurant & Music Hall and Burial Beer Co. to Pack’s Tavern, the collective delivers a danceable punch. The band’s old-school grooves will lend a cool vibe during the festival’s afternoon races. facebook.com/thedigsmusic
Porch 40 4–5:30 p.m The Cullowhee-based group describes its sound as highly progressive Southern funk-rock. In 2014, the band released its first album, Spread it Heavy. According to the band’s website, the musicians’ “insanely tight, engaging and energetic performances make them favorites wherever they go.” porch40.com
The Paper Crowns 12:30–2 p.m. A husband–and–wife duo Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos have performed at such events as Bonnaroo, Summer Meltdown and Baja Bash. According to the band’s website, their sound and chemistry is a “gumbo of Appalacian folk and bluegrass, Dixieland melodies, Delta blues, acid rock, murder ballads, outlaw country and Southern gospel that they cook up into a sound that they call mojo roots music.” thepapercrowns.com
Based in Greenville, S.C., this Southern rock outfit has opened for the Foo Fighters and Johnny Winter. The group’s debut album, Soul Insight, was released in October on Warren Haynes’ Evil Teen Label. According to the band’s bio, its frontman and namesake has been playing the guitar since the age of 2. Now 19, King’s diverse picking style and ability to shred lends truth to the claim. marcuskingband.com
The Trongone Band 6–7:30 p.m. A combination of Southern rock, soul, Americana and jam, this Richmond-based band is touring throughout the country this summer, in addition to playing a pair of shows in Orvieto, Italy. Formed by brothers Andrew and Johnny Trongone, along with their father, John Sr., on bass, the group added keyboardist Ben “Wolfe” White to the mix and have been gaining momentum ever since. trongoneband.com
The Hip Abduction 8–9:30 p.m. The band’s sound bridges the gap between reggae, world music and rock. Featuring David New (lead vocals, guitar), Pat Klemawesch (kamale ngoni, guitar, vocals), Chris Powers (bass), David Johnson (baritone and tenor sax), Paul Chlapowski (keyboards), Matt Poynter (drums, vocals) and John Holt II (kamale ngoni, guitar, vocals), the group has shared stages with Ziggy Marley, Umphrey’s McGee, Thievery Corporation and 311. The Hip Abduction’s third album, Gold Under the Glow was released in March of this year. thehipabduction.com
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine 2:30–4 p.m. From Jacksonville, Fla., this bluegrass trio released its third album, 180 Proof, last year. The band’s quick banjo picking, steady guitar strumming and upright bass slapping makes for a high-energy show. Songs touch on themes both humorous and dark, with an outlaw attitude present throughout. outlawbluegrass.com
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats 4:30–6 p.m. What began five years ago as a two-man busking project on the streets of downtown Asheville has evolved into a five-piece rock and blues band, horn section and all. Heather Anders of 98.1 the River notes, “This is an up–and– coming band from Asheville and one to watch.” andrewscotchiemusic.com
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mAdison counTy ArTs council 90 S. Main St., Marshall, 649-1301, madisoncountyarts.com • SA (5/28), 7:30pm - Proceeds from this “Tribute to Fiddler Paul Crouch” concert benefit a scholarship for a Junior Appalachian Musician in paul’s name. $10.
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mArsHAll public librAry 1335 N. Main St., Marshall • TH (5/26), 6:30-7:30pm - Proceeds from this “Safeguard Your Old Photos and Documents,” workshop with the archivist at the Wester Regional Archives, benefit the Appalachian Barn Alliance. $10. preservATion socieTy oF AsHeville And buncombe counTy 321-271-4593, psabc.org • TH (5/26), 6pm - Proceeds from the “2016 Griffin Awards,” for historic preservation benefit the Preservation Society of Asheville. Registration: psabc.org/griffinawards. $20. Held at S&W Event Space, 56 Patton Ave public evenTs AT mArs Hill universiTy 689-1307, mhu.edu • TH (6/2), 11am-2pm - Proceeds from this buffet lunch, silent auction features best selling author Mary Kay Andrews benefit library reading programs and the McpL-Marshall. Hosted by the Friends of Madison County Library. Registration and information: 649-3741. Held at The Redway Room in Pittman Dining Hall. $40.
AnimAls blue ridge AgiliTy club 713-3278, blueridgeagility.com • FR (5/27) through MO (5/30) - American Kennel Club Dog Agility Trial. Fri.-Sun.: 8am-3:30pm. Mon.: 8am-1pm. Free. Held at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road broTHer WolF AnimAl rescue 505-3440, bwar.org • WE (5/25), 6pm - Adoptable pet night. Free to attend. Held at Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave., Hendersonville cATAWbA science cenTer 243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, 322-8169, catawbascience.org • Through (9/5) - Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat exhibit. Admission fees plus $1.
beneFiTs “look HomeWArd AsHeville” (pd.) 40th Anniversary Gala on June 4th, 6:30-10:00pm. 4 costume parties at 4 locations with historic trolley shuttles. All proceeds benefit the Preservation Society. For tickets: psabc.org/look-homeward AnTique cAr, Truck, rAT rod sHoW & sWAp meeT 456-3993 • SA (5/28), 10am-4pm - Proceeds from this car, truck & rat rod show with live
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kids design For kids: Local glass artist John Almaguer and New City Christian School have joined to create some unique art for a good cause. Students from art classes at the school designed glasswork that the artist then brought to life in glass. On Friday, May 27, from 6-9 p.m., the collaborative glass pieces will be auctioned to raise money for orphaned children under the care of Iris Madagascar. For more information visit facebook.com/events/1016308165124931/. Photo courtesy of John Almaguer (p. 24)
music and barbecue plates benefit a Long’s chapel mission trip. Free to attend/$6 dinner. Held at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 175 Old Clyde Road, Waynesville AsHeville young musiciAns club 681-9732, aymc2011@gmail.com • SU (5/29), 6:30pm - Proceeds from this benefit concert of classical music benefit music education in the Asheville area and children’s education in nicaragua. $20/$10 children. Held at Bent Creek Baptist Church, 1554 Brevard Road collier lily ride For norTH cArolinA ouTWArd bound scHool collierlillyride.racesonline.com/home • SU (5/29), 7:45am - Proceeds from this 50 mile bike ride benefit Wnc Youth
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scholarships to attend north carolina outward Bound school. $55. Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road Friends oF connecT buncombe weconnectbuncombe.org/about • TU (6/2), 5:30-7pm - Proceeds from this wine tasting and film viewing of a new video by BClip Productions benefit Friends of Buncombe county. $15. Held at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St. gAining ground FArm beer dinner goo.gl/KAsnqs • TU (5/31), 5:30pm - Proceeds from this five course farm-to-table dinner hosted by Catawba Brewing, Rhubarb and Yesterday Spaces benefit go Kitchen ready. $89. Held at Yesterday Spaces, 305 Sluder Branch Road,
kids design For kids 254-2224, thehopicecreamcafe.com • FR (5/27), 6-9pm - Proceeds from this glass arts show and auction featuring the collaborative glassworks of John Almaguer depicting the designs of students from New City Christian School benefit iris Madagascar, who cares for over 100 orphans. Free to attend. Held at The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 103 mesA 2nd AnnuAl spring ForWArd theorangepeel.net • TU (5/31), 7pm - Proceeds from this live music concert with Gary Jules, Free Planet Radio and Billy Cardine benefit the Montessori elementary school of Asheville. $25/$20 advance. speAkeAsy soirée eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-soireetickets-24881686795 • TH (6/2), 6-8pm - Proceeds from this reception and silent auction benefit voter education in Wnc. Sponsored by JustUs United. $50.
business & TecHnology A-b TecH smAll business cenTer 398-7950, abtech.edu/sbc Registration required. Free unless otherwise noted. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler • WE (5/25), 3-6pm - “Time Management
All Breed Dog & Cat Grooming Tools for the Busy Entrepreneur,” workshop. • TH (5/26), 10am-noon - “Starting a Better Business,” workshop. AsHeville jeWisH business Forum ashevillejewishbusiness.com • WE (6/1), 5:30-6:30pm - “Global Climate Change: Do we need to save the world?” Presentation and monthly meeting. Registration required: ashevilleJBF@ aol.com. $15/Free for members. Held at Governor’s Western Residence, 45 Patton Mountain Road
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clAsses, meeTings & evenTs Week oF AcTing WorksHops (pd.) 13 professional film, stage, and voiceover acting workshops over 5 days to kick-off the exciting Summer class schedule—only $15 for the week! Info/ Registration: (828) 276-1212 www.nYs3. com AsHeville mAkers 207 Coxe Ave. Studio 14, ashevillemakers.org • TUESDAYS, 7-9pm - Open house & meeting. Free. AurA Home For Women veTs aurahomewomenvets.org • WE (5/25), 4am - Bus ride to the Raleigh NC Women Veterans Summit & Expo. Registration required: aurahomewomenvets.org & NC4vets.org. Free. depArTmenT oF culTurAl resources WesTern oFFice 176 Riceville Road, 296-7230 • Through FR (6/17) - “To Preserve the Blessings of Liberty,” exhibit of state constitutions of North Carolina. Free. lAke louise pArk Doan Road, Weaverville • MO (5/30), 2pm - Weaverville Memorial Day Ceremony. Free. leicesTer communiTy cenTer 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 774-3000, facebook.com/Leicester. Community.Center • SU (5/29), 2pm - Sandy Mush 4H Memorial Day ceremony. Free. long’s cHApel uniTed meTHodisT cHurcH 175 Old Clyde Road, Waynesville • WE (6/1), 6:30pm - Action group to help pass Bill #HR3706 regarding maternal and child health. Free. mArine corps leAgue AsHeville 273-4948, mcl.asheville@gmail.com • Last TUESDAYS - For veterans of the Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and their families. Free. Held at American Legion Post #2, 851 Haywood Road mounTAin bizWorks 153 S. Lexington Ave., 253-2834, mountainbizworks.org • TH (5/26) & TH (6/2), 9am-12:30pm “Financial Tools,” workshop. Registration required: julia@mountainbizworks.org. $20.
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Young musicians support education in asheville and nicaragua
THe youTHs Are geTTing FreTless: Classically trained players in the Asheville Young Musicians Club meet for weekly practices between performances. From top left, members include Anne Gerhardt, Christopher Tavernier, Kiffen Loomis, Alyes Chen, Aaron Chen, Abigail Weirich, Katelyn Hammel, Myles McNight and Kristie Kim. Photo by Hwa-Jin Kim what: Asheville Young Musicians Club’s fifth annual benefit concert where: Bent Creek Baptist Church when: Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. why: The musical aptitude of UNC Asheville piano instructor hwa-jin Kim must have been inherited by her daughters Kristie (violin) and grace (flute), who founded the Asheville Young Musicians Club in 2011, at ages 13 and 15, respectively. “I wanted to be a part of a group of young musicians around the area where we just played chamber music, not in a big orchestra or [as] soloists — but in quartets and trios,” Kristie says. “The main focus is for us ... to have the skills communicating with each other as opposed to playing by ourselves, being in our own little world or just looking at one person like a conductor.” The group votes to select new material periodically and then gathers for weekly rehearsals. Aside from strengthening technical abilities and performance confidence (and simply providing a social circle), Kristie says AYMC was created as a platform to help others with fundraising.
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“So far, we’ve raised over $10,000,” she reports, and the money has been split among the Asheville Chamber Music Series, Asheville Area Piano Forum and Vision Nicaragua, which supports education for children in the village of Bethel. The same three will share proceeds from AYMC’s next show, which features nine current members plus a guest appearance by Grace, who is currently studying at Vanderbilt University. In subgroups, they’ll play works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonín Dvorák, Moritz Moszkowski and more. “I’ve actually been to Nicaragua twice so far. I got to meet a couple of the people that AYMC has been sponsoring,” Kristie says. “It was really awesome to see what a big impact a little bit can [have] — just playing music in Asheville, raising a little bit of money and [observing] what a big effect that could have on other students in another part of the world.” Tickets are $20 ($10 students), available in advance or at the door. For more information, visit facebook.com/ AYMC2011. X
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onTrAck Wnc Held at 50 S. French Broad Ave. unless otherwise noted. 255-5166, ontrackwnc.org Registration required. Free unless otherwise noted. • WE (5/25), 5:30-7pm “Emotions & Spending,” workshop. • TH (5/26), 6-7:30pm “Understanding Reverse Mortgages,” class. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • FR (5/27), noon-1:30pm “Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it.” workshop. • FR (5/27), noon-1:30pm “Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it.” Class. • TU (5/31), 5:30-7pm “Budgeting and Debt Class.” sHoWing up For rAciAl jusTice showingupforracialjustice.org • TUESDAYS, 10am-noon Educating and organizing white people for racial justice. Free to attend. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road veTerAns For peAce 582-5180, vfpchapter099wnc. blogspot.com • MO (5/30), 10am-10:30am - Memorial Day Peace Ceremony with music, poems and prayers honoring veterans and expressing the hope for no more wars. Free. Held at Pack Square Park, 121 College St.
dAnce pole FiTness And dAnce clAsses AT dAnceclub AsHeville (pd.) Pole dance, burlesque, jazz, funk, exercise dance, booty camp, flashmobs! Offering 27 classes a week, drop ins and memberships available. Info and sign up: danceclubasheville.com Email: danceclubasheville@gmail. com 828-275-8628 sTudio zAHiyA, doWnToWn dAnce clAsses (pd.) Monday 5pm Ballet Wkt 6pm Hip Hop Wkt 7pm Bellydance Hip Hop Fusion 8pm Tap • Tuesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 6pm Intro to Bellydance 7pm Bellydance 8pm Bellydance 8pm Hip Hop Choreo •Wednesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 5:30pm Hip Hop Wkt 6:30 Bhangra 7:45 Hula 8pm Contemporary • Thursday 9am Hip Hop Wrkt 4pm Kid’s Dance 5pm Teens
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Hip Hop 7pm West African • Saturday 9:30am Hip Hop Wkt 10:45am POUND Wkt 12pm KAMP • Sunday 3pm Tap 2 6:30pm Vixen• $13 for 60 minute classes, Wkt $5. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. www.studiozahiya.com :: 828.242.7595 AmericAnA burlesque & sidesHoW FesTivAl absfest.com • FR (5/27) through SU (5/29) - Annual burlesque festival with workshops, performances and tours. See the website for full schedule and tickets. AsHeville conTemporAry dAnce THeATre 254-2621, acdt.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (5/29) - The Jungle Book, dance theatre based on the story by Rudyard Kipling. $18/$15 students & seniors. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. AsHeville movemenT collecTive ashevillemovementcollective.org • FRIDAYS, 7:30-8:30pm - Non-instructional, free-form dance within community. $8-$20. Held at NYS3, 2002 Riverside Drive Studio 42-O Loft I • SUNDAYS, 9am & 11amNon-instructional, free-form dance within community. $8-$20. Held at Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway burTon sTreeT recreATion cenTer 134 Burton St. • MONDAYS (except 3rd MONDAYS), 5:30pm - Groove dance. Free. river ArTs bAlleT 424-1739, riverartsballet.com • FR (5/27) & SA (5/28) - The Twelve Dancing Princesses, A Grimm fairytale re-imagined. Fri. & Sat.: 6pm. Sat.: 2pm. $12. Held at Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway
Food & beer doWnToWn Welcome TAble haywoodstreet.org/2010/07/ the-welcome-table • SUNDAYS, 4:30pm Community meal. Free. Held at Haywood Street Congregation, 297 Haywood St. FAirvieW Welcome TAble fairviewwelcometable.com • THURSDAYS, 11:30am-1pm
- Community lunch. Admission by donation. Held at Fairview Christian Fellowship, 596 Old Us Highway 74, Fairview leicesTer communiTy cenTer 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 774-3000, facebook.com/Leicester. Community.Center • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am1pm - Welcome Table meal. Free. mAlAprop’s booksTore And cAFe 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • WE (5/25), 7pm - Rein Fartel presents his book, The One True Barbecue: Fire, Smoke, and the Pitmasters Who Cook the Whole Hog. Free. sAncTuAry breWing compAny 147 1st Ave., Hendersonville, 595-9956, sanctuarybrewco.com • SUNDAYS, 1pm Community meal. Free.
kids movers And sHAkers summer cAmp! (pd.) (6/9-8/26) at Asheville Community Movement. Engaging, active weekly sessions! Activities include gymnastics, sustainable living workshops, archery, theater, dance, crafts, sports, music and much more! Info and registration: ashevillecommunitymovement.com (828) 254-6060 ATTic sAlT THeATre compAny 505-2926 • SA (5/28), 10am - Newly Grown Tales. $5. Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St. buncombe counTy public librAries buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • FR (5/27), 4-5pm - “Oakley Library Teen Group,” for 6th grade and up. Free. Held at Oakley/South Asheville Library, 749 Fairview Road FleTcHer librAry 120 Library Road, Fletcher, 687-1218, library.hendersoncountync.org • WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am Family story time. Free. grAce luTHerAn cHurcH 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • Through MO (6/20) - Open
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registration for Henderson County Churches Uniting vacation bible school taking place June 27 through 30 from 9am to noon. For children ages 4 through 5th grade. Register online: bit.ly/ grace-vbs. Free. HAnds on! A cHildren’s gAllery 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, 697-8333 • TU (5/24) through FR (5/27) - Memorial Day star creation activity for children. Admission fees apply. sHAyWood regionAl HeAlTH & FiTness cenTer 75 Leroy George Road, Clyde, 452-8080 • TH (5/26), 5:45-8:30pm - Sports physicals for all Haywood County students. Free. pisgAH cenTer For WildliFe educATion 1401 Fish Hatchery Road, Pisgah Forest, 877-4423 • SA (5/28), 9-11am - “Nature Nuts: Life Cycles,” class for ages 4-7. Registration required: ncwildlife.org/ Learning/EducationCenters/ Pisgah/EventRegistration. aspx. Free. • SA (5/28), 1-3pm - “Eco Explorers: Archery,” archery class for ages 8-13. Registration required: ncwildlife.org/Learning/ EducationCenters/Pisgah/ EventRegistration.aspx. Free.
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blAck mounTAin greenWAys • SA (5/28), 10-11:30am Guided tour of the Flat Creek Greenway including the Village Way Spur and Emilee’s Way. Free. Meets at Black Mountain Elementary School, 100 Flat Creek Road, Black Mountain blue ridge pArkWAy rAnger progrAms 295-3782, ggapio@gmail.com Free unless otherwise noted. • SA (5/28), 7pm “Wilderness Skills: What to do when…” ranger presentation about wildlife encounters. Free. Held at Linville Falls Campground Amphitheater, MP 316 Blue Ridge Parkway • SA (5/28), 7pm - “Dinosaurs and the Blue Ridge Mountains,” ranger presentation. Free. Held at Crabtree Falls Campground Amphitheater, MP 340 Blue Ridge Parkway lAke jAmes sTATe pArk 6883 N.C. Highway 126, Nebo, 584-7728 Programs are free unless otherwise noted. • FR (5/27), 9am - “Canoe Excursion,” with state park ranger. Registration required. Free. • FR (5/27), 9:45am - “Eagle/ Osprey Nest Tour,” ranger led boat tour and bird watching. Registration required.
spellbound cHildren’s booksHop 640 Merrimon Ave. #204, 708-7570, spellboundchildrensbookshop. com • SATURDAYS, 11am Storytime for ages 3-7. Free to attend.
pisgAH cenTer For WildliFe educATion 1401 Fish Hatchery Road, Pisgah Forest, 877-4423 • FR (5/27), 9am-noon “Family Fly Fishing Day.” For ages 8 and up. Registration required. Free.
175 Weaverville Highway, Suite L, 645-2941, VanishingWheelchair.org • LAST SATURDAYS, 3pm “Birthday Magic” magic show for children. $5. • SA (5/28), 6:30pm - Joseph Sobol presents, Jack and the Least Gal -- a Fantasia of Appalachian Wonder Tales. $10.
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• Last WEDNESDAYS through (9/28), 6-7:30pm - “Asheville in the 1980s: A Formative Decade As Told By Those Who Shaped It,” presentation series sponsored by the Friends of the North Carolina Room. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library - Lord Auditorium, 67 Haywood St
seniors leicesTer communiTy cenTer 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 774-3000, facebook.com/Leicester. Community.Center • MONDAYS, 4:30pm Christian based yoga for seniors. Free.
spiriTuAliTy AsHeville insigHT mediTATion (pd.) Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. Learn how to get a Mindfulness Meditation practice started. 1st & 3rd Mondays. 7pm – 8:30. Asheville Insight Meditation, 175 Weaverville Road, Suite H, ASHEVILLE, NC, (828) 808-4444, www. ashevillemeditation.com. AsTro-counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229. open HeArT mediTATion (pd.) Experience and deepen the spiritual connection to your heart, the beauty and deep peace of the Divine within you. Increase your natural joy and gratitude while releasing negative emotions. Love Offering 7-8pm Tuesdays, 5 Covington St. 296-0017 OpenHeartMeditation.com. sHAmbHAlA mediTATion cenTer (pd.) 60 N. Merrimon Ave., #113, 200-5120, ashevilleshambhala.org • WEDNESDAYS, 10-midnight, THURSDAYS, 7-8:30pm & SUNDAYS, 10-noon Meditation and community. Admission by donation.
Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com AsHeville cenTer For TrAnscendenTAl mediTATion 165 E. Chestnut, 254-4350, meditationasheville.org • THURSDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - Introductory talk on the Transcendental Meditation technique. Online registration. Free to attend. cenTer For ArT & spiriT AT sT. george 1 School Road, 258-0211 • Last Tuesdays, 7-9pm - Aramaic, Hebrew and Egyptian vocal toning, breath work and meditation. Admission by donation. grAce luTHerAn cHurcH 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • Through WE (5/25) - Open registration for “A Woman’s Heart,” bible study for women that takes place on Mondays from June 6 until August 22, from 9:30am-noon. Registration: bit.ly/womansheart. $16. om sAncTuAry 87 Richmond Hill Drive, 505-2300 • SATURDAYS, 11am-noon Meditation session. Admission by donation. zen cenTer oF AsHeville 5 Ravenscroft 3rd Floor, zcasheville.org • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Thirty minute silent meditation followed by Dharma talk & discussion. Admission by donation.
spoken & WriTTen Word 35beloW 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • TH (5/26), 7:30pm - “Listen to This Storytelling Series,” hosted by Tom Chalmers. $15. AsHeville WriTers’ sociAl allimarshall@bellsouth.net • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - N.C. Writer’s Network group meeting and networking. Free to attend. Held at Cork & Keg, 86 Patton Ave. Asperger’s AdulTs uniTed facebook.comWncAspergersAdultsUnited • SA (5/28), 4pm - Asperger’s adults writers’ circle. Free to attend. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road
blue ridge books 152 S. Main St., Waynesville • SA (5/28), 3pm - Miriam Herin presents her book, A Stone for Bread. Free to attend. buncombe counTy public librAries buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library Free unless otherwise noted. • SA (5/28), 10am-3pm - The Weaverville Library Friends annual used book sale. Free to attend. Held at Weaverville Public Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville • WE (6/1), 3pm - Weaverville Afternoon Book Club: The Land Breakers by John Ehle. Held at Weaverville Public Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville
volunTeering beAcon oF Hope 649-3470, thebeaconofhopemarshall. com • (6/2) through (6/4) Volunteers needed for the Beacon of Hope 3 day yard sale. Registration: 649-3470. big broTHers big sisTers oF Wnc
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Until he cared for his dying daughter two years ago, said osio could not have imagined having a conversation about death. As her caregiver, he realized, “There is a belief in our culture that if we talk about death with someone who is ill, it’s in a way acknowledging defeat.” Osio co-directs Third Messenger, an informal community of Asheville-area death activists. “Acknowledging death is celebrating life,” he says. “It is just part of the equation.” Fear of death and dying is the second-most common phobia in the United States, second only to fear of public speaking, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. So it may be surprising to learn that growing numbers of people are embracing death, contemplating it and planning for its inevitable arrival. There are weekendlong Death Salons springing up around the United States and the United Kingdom. And this September in Texas, there will be a death-themed film festival. In Asheville, consumers and advocates are championing everything from home-based funerals and eco-friendly burial grounds to death-themed classes, a radio show and even an improv troupe dubbed the Dying to Live Theater. With a little laugh that belies a sense of humor, Osio says of Third Messenger and other informal groups, “We’re death purveyors.” Death is not just about dying but an opportunity to cultivate the sacred art of being with dying, which involves a willingness to enter into our practice of consciousness, having compassion with ourselves and one another, says co-director gregory lathrop. “We find that one of the most powerful places to dive in is the realm of death and dying,” he says. For the past three years, Third Messenger has been hosting “Death Cafés,” which invite people to come together and talk about death. The gatherings have become an international phenomenon. To date, more than 3,000 death cafés have been held in 35 countries.
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deATH purveyor: Said Osio, co-director of Third Messenger, an informal community of Asheville-area death activists, says, “Acknowledging death is celebrating life.” Photo by Jason Hebal In Asheville, Osio estimates, Third Messenger has hosted close to 30 cafés at a variety of locations, including Dobra Tea, Mountain Area Health Education Center, and The BLOCK off Biltmore. For the most part, the gatherings are unscripted, although Osio and Lathrop say that prompts in the form of questions can be helpful. “We find synchronistic things happen,” says Lathrop, a certified holistic nurse. “In one particular circle, sev-
eral women were all dealing with the fact that their husbands had terminal illnesses and were dying,” he says. Three of the four women had difficult marriages that were headed towards separation or divorce before their husbands became ill, Lathrop says. In another case, a man who had just learned that his grandfather had died was wandering around downtown Asheville in a state of sad-
ness and grief; he decided to go into Dobra Tea, where he stumbled upon a Death Café taking place. For a longer and more structured approach, the Center for End of Life Transitions in Asheville offers a yearlong “Planning for Your Own Good Death and Life” course. Participants meet for three hours a month and explore a number of topics, such as planning your funeral, accomplishing what you want before you die, and letting go of fears, possessions, attachments and resentments. Center director caroline yongue, a death-care doula and a midwife, leads classes and helps officiate home-based funerals. She’s been working with people on death and dying for 20 years, long before the conversation attracted a wider audience. “I’m 60 years old, and in this age group, we’ve dealt with our parents’ death, our friends are dying, and so we’re becoming more aware of our own mortality and the need to be prepared for it,” she says. As interest grew, End of Life began to educate people, Yongue adds. In addition to its yearlong course, the center offers Home Funeral and Death Care Midwife training, a class in advance care and after-death directives. This fall, End of Life will host a four-session workshop in shroud sewing, in which participants will sew by hand and in silence as an exercise in meditation. End of Life also recently opened the Carolina Memorial Sanctuary, a conservation burial ground and multiuse park located in Mills River — the first one of its kind in North Carolina, says Yongue. The 11-acre sanctuary “looks like you’re at a park,” she says. “The trails and pathways are not paved, and along the side there will be somebody buried.” Those being buried there cannot be embalmed and must be in a biodegradable casket or shroud, Yongue notes. Yongue, Osio and Lathrop all note that their groups attract people of all ages. “In our yearlong classes, the ages range from 85 to [the] late 20s.” Whatever their age, participants “have the same kind of questions,” says Yongue. The yearlong class helps participants learn what is meaningful in their lives, she continues. “If I really understand that tomorrow could be my last day, if I live my life in that way, I am going to be a kinder person, and some of the things I do might not seem as meaningful if I had a week or a month to live,” she says.
At the start of the class people are afraid of death and afraid of losing things, but by the end of it, “they are fearless,” she says. Kathy nelson, who attended the course last year, says she found the spiritual content of the yearlong course helpful. In one practice called the “bowl of acceptance,” she explains, class members offer their regrets or sometimes gratitude to the bowl. “It’s a way to prepare for death when any regrets you have might cause you to linger unnecessarily,” she says. “I do have [death] in mind a lot. I think I’ve become a little less attached to my regrets,” Nelson says. Her husband, bruce, also attended the class. They both learned that getting their end-of-life documents together was important for making things easier for their children, says Kathy. Downsizing their possessions was also part of the equation. The couple asked themselves: If we have a finite amount of time, “how many picture frames do we really need? How many vases do we really need?” she says. Embracing the inevitability of death changes how one lives. “In Buddhism, the greatest chance for enlightenment is in the dying process and at death,” says Yongue. “It’s an understanding about impermanence. If you can understand impermanence, you can live a happy life,” she says. “To paraphrase some great teachers in this realm of conscious dying — Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Stephen Levine, Ram Dass, and others,” says Lathrop, “if we are willing to look into the mirror of our own death and dying and if that mirror is a teacher for us, what we see reflected is the beauty of our life and our living.” X
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and chair exercises. Free. Held at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road red cross blood drives redcrosswnc.org Appointment and ID required. • FR (5/27), 10:30am3:30pm - Appointments & info.: 1-800-REDCROSS. Held at Black Mountain Fire Department, 106 Montreat Road, Black Mountain • FR (5/27), 10am-2:30pm - Buncombe County employees blood drive. Appointments & info.: 1-800-REDCROSS.   Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • TH (6/2), 1:30-6pm Appointments & info.: 669-2725. Held at Black Mountain Presbyterian, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain THe mediTATion cenTer 894 E. Main St., Sylva, 3561105, meditate-wnc.org • 4th WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - “Reflections Through The Looking Glass,” journaling and meditation. Registration required. $10. WAynesville brAncH oF HAyWood counTy public librAry 678 S. Haywood St., Waynesville, 452-5169 • TH (5/26), 4-6pm Guided discussion of the book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Free.
supporT groups AdulT cHildren oF AlcoHolics & dysFuncTionAl FAmilies adultchildren.org • Visit mountainx.com/support for full listings. Al-Anon/ AlATeen FAmily groups 800-286-1326, wnc-alanon.org • A support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. For full listings, visit mountainx.com/support. AlcoHolics Anonymous • For a full list of meetings in WNC, call 254-8539 or aancmco.org AsHeville Women For sobrieTy 215-536-8026, womenforsobriety.org • THURSDAYS, 6:30-8pm – Held at YWCA of Asheville, 185 S French Broad Ave.
Asperger’s AdulTs uniTed facebook.com/ WncAspergersAdultsUnited • 4th SATURDAYS, 2-5pm - Occasionally meets additional Saturdays. Contact for details. Held at Earth Fare South, 1856 Hendersonville Road Asperger’s Teens uniTed facebook.com/groups/ AspergersTeensUnited • For teens (13-19) and their parents. Meets every 3 weeks. Contact for details. brAinsTormer’s collecTive 254-0507, puffer61@gmail.com • 1st THURSDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Led by brain injury survivors for brain injury survivors and supporters. Held at Kairos West Community Center, 742 Haywood Road codependenTs Anonymous 398-8937 • TUESDAYS 7:30pm Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave. Suite G4 • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm & SATURDAYS, 11am – Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St. • FRIDAYS, 5:30pm - Held at First United Methodist Church of Waynesville, 556 S. Haywood, Waynesville debTors Anonymous debtorsanonymous.org • MONDAYS, 7pm - Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St. depression And bipolAr supporT AlliAnce 367-7660, depressionbipolarasheville.com • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm & SATURDAYS, 4pm – Held at 1316-C Parkwood Road. eHlers-dAnlos syndrome supporT group ednf.org/support-groups • 4th SATURDAYS, 10-11:50am - Monthly meeting. Free. Held at Mission My Care Plus, 310 Long Shoals Road, Arden Food AddicTs Anonymous 423-6191 or 301-4084 • THURSDAYS, 6pm - Held at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 1 School Road • SATURDAYS, 11amHeld at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave. Suite G4
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gAmblers Anonymous gamblersanonymous.org • THURSDAYS, 6:45pm 12-step meeting. Held at Basillica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St. HAyWood counTy compAssionATe Friends 400-6480 • 1st THURSDAYS - Support group for families who have lost a child of any age. Held at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 175 Old Clyde Road, Waynesville inFerTiliTy supporT group resolveasheville@gmail.com • 1st THURSDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Held at Earth Fare South, 1856 Hendersonville Road liFe limiTing illness supporT group 386-801-2606 • TUESDAYS, 6:30-8pm For adults managing the challenges of life limiting illnesses. Held at Secrets of a Duchess, 1439 Merrimon Ave. mindFulness And 12 sTep recovery avl12step@gmail.com • WEDNESDAYS, 7:308:45pm - Mindfulness meditation practice and 12 step program. Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave. Suite G4
overcomers recovery supporT group rchovey@sos-mission.org • MONDAYS, 6pm Christian 12-step program. Held at SOS Anglican Mission, 1944 Hendersonville Road overeATers Anonymous • Regional number: 2771975. Visit mountainx.com/ support for full listings. recovering couples Anonymous recovering-couples.org • MONDAYS 6pm - For couples where at least one member is recovering from addiction. Held at Foster Seventh Day Adventists Church, 375 Hendersonville Rd. reFuge recovery 225-6422, refugerecovery.org Buddhist path to recovery from addictions of all kinds. • FRIDAYS, 7-8:30pm & SUNDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Held at Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Held at Shambhala Meditation Center, 60 N Merrimon Ave. #113 s-Anon FAmily groups 258-5117, wncsanon@gmail.com • For those affected by another’s sexual behavior. Confidential meetings available; contact for details.
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hendersonville hosts 23rd annual garden Jubilee Festival Over 100,000 gardening enthusiasts are expected to kick off the summer with Hendersonville’s 23rd annual Garden Jubilee Festival on May 28-29 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Over 170 vendors will line the city’s historic Main Street, offering a dizzying variety of plants, garden art, tools, outdoor furniture, planters, wind chimes and birdhouses. Shoppers are advised to bring wagons to transport their purchases, but the Garden Jubilee hospitality tent also offers a secure place to leave plants and other items while continuing to shop. Located in front of the historic courthouse between First and Second avenues, the hospitality tent will also provide a festival map and vendor directory. Visitors can also shop at downtown Hendersonville’s unique retail stores, while over 30 local restaurants offer a variety of dining options. Event coordinator michael arrowood advises that pets should be left at home, since a city ordinance prohibits bringing animals into the event area. The Lowe’s Expo at the Hendersonville Visitor Center at 201 S. Main St. will feature workshops, plants, patio displays, outdoor furniture and equipment, along with representatives and free samples from several national gardenproduct companies. The Lowe’s Kids Clinic will offer free hands-on projects for children ages 4-12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Southern Living landscape and gardening specialist bill slack will host gardening workshops at the Lowe’s Expo. On Saturday, Slack will speak on “Gorgeous Landscape: Maximum Beauty/Minimum Effort” at 11 a.m.; “Annuals & Perennials: Colorful Garden Accessories” at 1 p.m.; and “Help! I don’t have sun in my yard” at 3 p.m. On Sunday, Slack again presents “Gorgeous Landscape: Maximum Beauty/Minimum Effort” at 1 p.m. and “Annuals & Perennials: Colorful Garden Accessories” at 3 p.m. For more information on the Festival, call the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at (828) 693-9708 or (800) 828-4244. For information on lodging or dining, go to www.visithendersonvillenc.org. X
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dig iT: Hendersonville’s Main Street will host over 170 garden-related vendors May 28-29 for the 23rd annual Garden Jubilee Festival. Plants, tools, outdoor decor and gardening advice will be on offer at the event, which expects to draw over 100,000 visitors. Photo courtesy of Henderson County Tourism Development Authority
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Changing our SpotS
Energy task force holds first meeting
poWer plAyers: To prepare for the launch of the Energy Innovation Task Force, a group of seven attended a workshop at the Rocky Mountain Institute in Utah. They included, from left, Robert Sipes and Jason Walls, Duke Energy; Cathy Ball, city of Asheville; John Landy, Duke Energy; Brownie Newman, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners; Julie Mayfield, Asheville City Council. Standing, Virginia Lacy of RMI. Photo by group member and community clean-energy advocate Ned Ryan Doyle. Photo courtesy of Ned Ryan Doyle
BY VirginiA DAFFron vdaffron@mountainx.com Concerned citizens in Buncombe County have long made it clear that moving toward a sustainable and cleaner energy future is a priority for this area. Still, at the inaugural meeting of the new Energy Innovation Task Force on May 13, paul szurek of Biltmore Farms spoke for many when he characterized the challenges that shared vision faces. “It’s hard for leopards to change their spots,” Szurek told fellow task force members and about 25 members of the public. “Our public utility rate-making creates enormous incentives for utilities to justify spending money and then collecting a return on that. It’s not a market-based return, it’s an academically determined return that the utilities collect from rate payers.” Despite those powerful incentives
to continue doing business as usual, Duke Energy has entered into a unique partnership to change its spots by collaborating with the city of Asheville, Buncombe County and a range of community interests to find ways to slow the growth of energy demand. And as important as the success of the effort is to this area, it’s relevant on a much broader scale as well, according to Asheville City Council member julie mayfield. “What we are trying to do here, and the particular posture of our situation with the kind of utility we have and the partners at the table, has not been done anywhere else in country,” Mayfield said. Duke Energy announced plans last year to modernize its western Carolinas infrastructure. “There were some fits and starts along the way,” recalled Mayfield, referring to a proposed high-voltage transmission line that mobilized intense public opposition. Eventually, Duke brought for-
ward a plan to replace its existing coal plant at Lake Julian in Arden with two natural gas units. The utility also asked regulators to approve a third “peaking” generating unit to be built in 2023 if energy demand continues to grow. At the same time, Mayfield explained, “A key third part of their announcement was their willingness to engage in a conversation, a very intentional conversation, with the city and the county, in order to delay or to avoid that peaking unit.” Beyond avoiding the need for the third unit, said Buncombe County Commissioner brownie newman, “We see this as an opportunity to kick off a lot of other clean energy projects and programs that ... people in Asheville and Buncombe County want to see anyway to promote larger objectives around being a clean energy community.” A group of task force members and advisors (see Field Trip on next page)
recently returned from a four-day workshop at the Rocky Mountain Institute with an outline for next steps. Between now and the end of this year, Mayfield said, the task force will create a two-year work plan for its efforts through 2018. The group’s monthly sessions will be open to the public; members of the public can also apply to serve on subcommittees focused around specific tasks. Reducing the amount of energy the area uses during periods of peak demand will be a critical aspect of the work of the task force. Western North Carolina experiences its highest demand for electricity on cold winter mornings, according to Duke Energy’s jason walls, who manages government and community relations for Asheville and Buncombe County. One task force subcommittee will work on quantifying an appropri-
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ate target for reducing peak demand. “How do we connect with people who aren’t engaged with this work each and every day?” Walls asked. Another subcommittee, this one devoted to marketing and communications, will be charged with answering that question. According to Mayfield, facilitators at the RMI workshop emphasized that the project will be “enormously more successful if we can brand it.” The branding effort will require resources, and one of the jobs of the task force will be to figure out where funds to support its various initiatives will come from. A third subcommittee will focus on technical analysis for programs for solar installations, battery storage for energy generated by renewable sources, electric vehicle infrastructure, advanced utility metering and others. Because task force members and those in the community who care about energy issues bring a wide variety of technical knowledge to the work of the group, Mayfield suggested that the group’s June meeting include an overview of energy terms and fundamental
concepts. “It’s okay to ask questions,” she stressed. After the 16 task force members (Energy Innovation Task Force charts WNC’s future, May 13 http://avl.mx/2lj) introduced themselves and explained the constituency they represent, a number of members of the public addressed the task force during the public comment period. richard fireman, of the Alliance for Energy Democracy (who has written opinion articles published by Xpress), said he wished the same group of partners and the same level of commitment could have come together for the Community Energy Advisory Council, a 2007 effort to influence energy policy. Based on that experience, Fireman said that an active communications and media outreach strategy will be critical to a successful outcome this time around. “Don’t make this effort about the personal behavior of consumers,” urged emma greenbaum of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign. To have an impact, she said, the task force
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Local leaders travel to Utah for energy workshop
rocky mounTAin HigH: Participants in the Rocky Mountain Institute’s annual e-LAB ACCELERATOR program were treated to this view of Mount Timpanogos. Photo by Ned Ryan Doyle
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needs to encourage the development of programs that are convenient to sign up for and use, even for people who are not focused on climate change or environmental issues. Environmental advocacy nonprofit MountainTrue’s joan walker echoed Greenbaum’s comments, saying, “We need to focus on changing behavior by removing barriers to participation.” Walker also suggested involving state regulators in the process, perhaps by inviting a member of the Public Staff of the North Carolina Utilities Commission to participate in meetings of the task force. During the regulatory review of Duke Energy’s proposal for its Lake Julian plant modernization, industry consultant brad rouse analyzed Duke’s application on behalf of MountainTrue and the Sierra Club. At the meeting, Rouse advocated for additional data collection to better understand the growth of peak energy demand. Rouse also spoke of faith-based initiatives he believes can make a positive difference in energy use. “Energy efficiency programs in
Answer: the Rocky Mountain Institute’s annual e-LAB ACCELERATOR program, A Boot Camp for Electricity Innovation. The four-day intensive program was held at the Sundance Resort, founded by Robert Redford in 1969 in Sundance, Utah. I was one of seven team members from Western North Carolina who participated April 24-27. Only 13 projects were selected for this year’s program, and the WNC Energy Innovation Team project was one of those few accepted. A prime reason the WNC energy project was chosen was its collaborative community approach to addressing complex energy challenges that included a utility provider, in our case, Duke Energy. Among the factors that led to the collaborative approach were: a controversial, legislatively fast-tracked “modernization plan” to replace the Lake Julian coal-fired system with natural gas turbines; the threat of an additional natural gas turbine for projected “peak power” demands in the future; community interest in and objections to the plan; the N.C. Utility Commission’s orders to report annually on the modernization efforts; and
low-income communities can be part of the mission field of the church,” he said. Local consultant grant millin commented that the task force should use collaborative technology tools to share information with other communities who are pursuing similar energy-related goals. ned ryan doyle, a community activist who occasionally reports and comments on energy issues for Xpress, said he first came to this area in 1979 to develop solar energy and green building projects. The task force, he declared, “is the finest opportunity WNC has had to get something done to develop a cleaner, lower-carbon approach to meeting our energy needs.” Doyle asked the community to help get the process off the ground. “There will be plenty of room for criticism down the road,” he said. “Right now, all of North America is watching. We need to get this thing off on the right foot.” X
the newly formed WNC Energy Innovation Task Force. The WNC Energy Innovation Team comprised both Asheville and Buncombe community representatives and representatives from Duke Energy. brownie newman, vice chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners; julie mayfield, co-director of MountainTrue and recently elected to Asheville City Council; and cathy ball, the city’s executive director of Planning and Multimodal Transportation were joined by Duke Energy’s representatives, including robert sipes, general manager of the Duke Energy West Zone; john landy, distributed energy specialist; and jason walls, community relations and communications manager. Our Energy Innovation Team arrived at three primary approaches. First, to provide increased and easier access to existing and new energy efficiency and demand-side management programs that initially target peak demand issues. The peak energy demand for WNC comes regularly, if infrequently, on the coldest days of the winter from 5-9 a.m. Second, to make
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MANNA FoodBank is in celebration mode, and not just because the nonprofit welcomed new CEO hannah randall in early May. A successful $3.2 million capital campaign increased freezer and cooler space by 400 percent, meaning MANNA won’t be turning away nutrient-dense, perishable food donations for lack of capacity. The organization’s 17th annual Blue Jean Ball will highlight that accomplishment with a fire-and-ice theme on Saturday, June 4. “The fire was all of the volunteers and donors that made that capital campaign a reality. That’s a lot of money to raise from a city of this size,” says individual and corporate relations director alisa hixson, noting mostly local donations. “And the ice is, of course, the freezercooler space itself.” Culinary sponsors are a key ingredient at the outdoor gathering, which takes place along MANNA’s stretch of the Swannanoa River and focuses on a massive tent full of donated small bites and desserts. This year’s participants include The Lobster Trap, Posana, Twisted Laurel, Chestnut, Chai Pani, Corner Kitchen and at least a dozen more local food establishments. Guests typically graze until 8 o’clock, Hixson says, and then the live music starts. Former American Idol contestant jesse berry will lead a horn-heavy 10-piece band, and DJ Nigel will also play a set. “People come to the Blue Jean Ball to dance,” she says, and “the music is chosen specifically for that.” Local choreographer christine garvin is also prepared to motivate movement: She and her dance troupe will perform an original number inspired by the theme. “That really kicks off the dancing,” Hixson says. And between spectacles, attendees can browse an auction with more than 100 items, including Disney World tickets and a football signed by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. As the name implies, casual attire is welcome, though there will be a contest for fire-and-ice-themed costumes. Some people are taking that in a Game of Thrones direction, Hixson says, which MANNA has unofficially endorsed by sourcing a 7-by-5-foot throne ice sculp-
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sTArT THe Fire: Christine Garvin’s dance troupe will perform an original routine that plays off the fire-and-ice theme at MANNA FoodBank’s Blue Jean Ball. “They work wonders in getting the crowd ready to dance,” says organizer Alisa Hixson. Photo by Susan Francis ture, but, she adds, “However they want to interpret it is great.” The Blue Jean Ball runs 7-11 p.m., Saturday, June 4, at MANNA FoodBank, 627 Swannanoa River Road. Call 2993663 or visit mannafoodbank.org for tickets ($75). prAcTicAl skills For HeAlTHy digesTion Drawing from traditional medicine and modern research, herbalist david meesters of Medicine County Herbs and the Terra Sylva School will “paint a truly holistic picture of the role of the gut in mind/body health” in an upcoming workshop at Villagers, according to a class description. He’ll cover what happens when digestion is compromised, “herbal allies,” the intestinal microbiome, fermented foods, nutrition strategies and the connection
between gut inflammation and various chronic illnesses. Meester leads the course from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Villagers, 278 Haywood Road. $25-$40 sliding scale. Visit forvillagers.com for details or tickets.
ArAncini becomes bAr grAsso iTAliAn subs A day after opening fast-casual Italian eatery Arancini in November, co-owner Katrina o’donell said the quick service “didn’t feel right.” Introspection following a health scare led her and partner daniel o’donell to revamp the restaurant by December, reopening as a wine bar with small plates and a leisurely atmosphere. In early May, however, the couple posted on Facebook a
notice that the business was closing due to “circumstances beyond our control.” That announcement was followed with news that they would soon be launching a new concept from the space: Bar Grasso Italian Subs. More details to come. Bar Grasso will open soon at 643 Haywood Road. Visit facebook.com/ BarGrassoAVL for more information and check mountainx.com for updates to this story. norTH AsHeville TAilgATe mArkeT FArm dinner A tour of Marshall’s East Fork Farm will precede the four-course dinner served there on Sunday, May 29 — a feast exclusively featuring the goods of North Asheville Tailgate Market vendors. Chef samuel etheridge of Merrimon Avenue’s Ambrozia Bar & Bistro will prepare the first three plates, which include a chilled heirloom tomato and melon soup with Three Graces Dairy chèvre, fresh mint, candied peanuts and balsamic pearls; and grilled trout with farm vegetable farro, root vegetable top pesto and quick-pickled peppers. Dessert by beth sollars of Wake Robin Farm Breads will feature local strawberries. The dinner is at 5 p.m. (farm tour at 4 p.m.), Sunday, May 29, at East Fork Farm, 215 Meadow Branch Road, Marshall. For information and tickets visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com/ dinner. $60. go kiTcHen reAdy beneFiTs From collAborATive FArm dinner Guests at an upcoming dinner will start with beer-infused cocktails and appetizers in Yesterday Spaces’ century-old renovated dairy barn before crossing the street to Gaining Ground Farm for an organic garden tour. Finally, Rhubarb’s chef john fleer and GO Kitchen Ready’s chef liam luttrell-rowland will lead their teams in dishing out a five-course meal made in part with the day’s harvest and served aside five beers from Catawba Brewing Co. A portion of the proceeds goes to the GO Kitchen Ready program, which prepares low-income adults for employment in the food industry. The event begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Yesterday Spaces, 305 Sluder Branch Road, Leicester. Visit avl.mx/2l2 for details or tickets ($99 plus fees). X
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to the beat oF three DiFFerent DruMMerS The Digs release their debut album at Isis BY BiLL Kopp bill@musoscribe.com “We’re pulling from a lot of places at once, trying to create our own thing,” says ram mandelkorn, guitarist and songwriter for Ashevillebased soul/jazz/funk outfit The Digs. “And we’re getting closer to it.” The instrumental group features a unique lineup: guitar, plus a keyboardist who plays bass lines with his left hand, and a rotating roster of three drummers. The Digs will release their self-titled debut at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday, May 27. Mandelkorn and co-composer/ keyboardist simon thomas george draw from a wide array of influences, including Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, Derek Trucks, Robert Glasper and Herbie Hancock. The resulting music appeals to the jamband crowd, but Mandelkorn says, “I don’t think we’re consciously aiming for that; we’re just trying to create music we love. And hopefully, other people will love it.” The guitarist and keyboardist/ bassist met under unusual circumstances. “We got hooked up at Ben’s Tune-Up, playing live-band karaoke,” Mandelkorn says. “That’s how we got our vibe of playing together. Simon started playing left-hand bass at the same time, and that created part of our sound.” Rather than recruit a single drummer for their project, Mandelkorn and George decided to go a different route. “We have three phenomenal drummers who all come from different places musically,” Mandelkorn says. They are claude coleman jr. from Ween; The Broadcast’s jaze uries; and phill bronson, a former drummer for the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. “One of the guys brings more of a hip-hop or R&B element, one of the guys is jazzier, and one of the guys is more
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open To inTerpreTATion: The Digs feature three drummers backing a guitarist and a keyboardist who plays bass parts with his left hand. The group’s album release party is May 27 at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Photo by Kristen Marie Greene rock-oriented. But all three can play all of that stuff,” Mandelkorn says. All three drummers appear on The Digs’ album. Mandelkorn says that fact is “a theme of our album, and it’s helped each song have its own vibe or feeling. Each drummer brings his own character to the music.” Asked if the different drummers affect the way in which he and George play their instruments, Mandelkorn is unequivocal: “One hundred percent,” he says. As far as live gigs, it’s often a question of which of the three drummers is available on a given night. “But at the CD release, I’m pretty sure all three of those guys are going to be here,” Mandelkorn says. “That’ll be unique; we’ve never actually done that.” The group’s songs were partly written before the band entered the studio. But when the musicians got together at The Eagle Room
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in Weaverville with producer Matt Williams, “we really figured it out in the studio,” says Mandelkorn. “It’s one of those things where you create it first, and then you look back at it and realize what you were doing. You realize it after the fact.” While the studio versions of the group’s songs are tightly constructed pieces, the musicians loosen things up a bit onstage. “Some songs have other parts involved or develop the melody even further,” Mandelkorn says. “They’re not stuck to how they appear on the album.” The jazz-inflected tunes have the undercurrent of funk, with a strong melody that keeps things rooted in a pop sensibility. “That balance is definitely important,” Mandelkorn says. “We want it to groove, and we want it to be heady.” He characterizes the music on The Digs as “us exploring
some sounds that we’re hoping to develop further. I think we’re still figuring out our sound. We have a bunch of different directions that we’d like to go, and we think we can do it all.” X
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sexy sATire: ABSFest headliner Karolina Lux takes the stage Friday and Saturday evening. The dancer, circus artist and musician has performed with the likes of MarchFourth!, Beats Antique, Sepiatonic and Vagabond Opera. Photo courtesy of Lux “I’m not interested in titillation for its own sake. I’m interested in entertainment that has a message — sometimes it’s comic, sometimes it’s heart-wrenching, sometimes it’s about social justice issues,” says lauren “madame onça” o’leary. The belly dance teacher and former Ashevillean, now based in Richmond, Va., launched the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival based on those ideas. The event celebrates its 10th anniversary with workshops and performances at The Grey Eagle and The Orange Peel Friday through Sunday, May 27 to 29. O’Leary co-founded and directed Future of Tradition Center for Folkloric Arts, a dance and art studio in Asheville in the late ’90s. It allowed her to entertain and learn from a
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variety of sideshow, fringe and underground performance arts. ABSFest was one of the first celebrations to weave vaudeville, sideshow and performance burlesque onto one bill. A decade later, O’Leary stands by the idea that the performances are far more than stripteases. It’s “a fun way to lampoon the powers that be and the status quo,” she says. “The word burlesque means satire. It has always been a people’s tool to have fun and take down the establishment a notch or two.” “We’re in a world where the strange and different are being persecuted violently in a lot of places,” says psychedelic gospel singer phat man dee. “North Carolina is experiencing hate in its purest form right now with [House Bill 2]. That isn’t just limited to the
state or transgender people. If you’re black or have a couple of tattoos, if you’re a small person or an overly large person or have physical challenges, society has deemed you a threat.” While in town with her jazz band five years ago, Phat Man Dee discovered ABSFest and talked with the performers afterward. “What ABSFest does is it creates a place where the strange and different can be beautiful, and their beauty is praised, and our differences are what make us unique,” says the singer. “It’s about showing Asheville that it’s awesome to be yourself and that you can be beautiful being yourself — glittery and shiny and fabulous and powerful. We’re not competing with one another, we’re celebrating each other.”
Artists ranging from jugglers and sword swallowers to dancers and musicians travel from Japan, Scotland, Australia and across the U.S. to perform in the juried festival. They’re chosen based on how their art aligns with ABSFest values and what Madame Onca feels Asheville needs to experience. This year, more than 35 performers will take the stage, and workshops are geared toward newcomers and old hats alike. (Aerial art with sadie hawkins and beginner ukulele with mab, just mab are just two of the options for those looking to take a class.) For the Friday kickoff, local Euro-folk band The Resonant Rogues provide a live soundtrack to a speakeasy-style evening of burlesque. The improv battle “Last Pasties Standing: Welcome to the Glitterdome” sends artists onstage with a costume, prop and surprise music with which to create an impromptu performance. Karolina luxe — a Portland, Ore.-based belly dancer, circus artist and trumpeter — headlines that night. On Saturday, self-styled “Preacher
of Perversion,” ben wisdom, emcees the production at The Orange Peel. He’s from New Orleans, “so he’s not afraid to speak on the subject of regressive legislation,” says O’Leary. “He’s going to have plenty to say about what Asheville is going through.” X
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dynAmic duo: The Paleface sound has to make sense both in the studio and onstage. “When you have an acoustic guitar and you add a drum, a lot of songs fall apart,” says singer-songwriter PF, right, with drummer Mo Samalot. “We could record them and put a bunch of stuff on them, but I don’t want to do that. … I want every song to be two people playing rock ’n’ roll and having that work live.” Photo by Staton Carter paleface, the singer-songwriter who fronts a duo of the same name, has been working on a follow-up to the band’s 2011 release, One Big Party. “There’s 20 or 25 songs that I’ve been writing,” he says. The musician and his on- and offstage partner, drummer monica “mo” samalot, will play some of that new material at Jack of the Wood on Friday, May 27. “They’re not all going on the record, [but] it’s still a really good way to know if a song’s good,” says Paleface. Paraphrasing a music documentary he watched recently, he says that playing a song once live is worth two weeks of rehearsals because, “The audience, they won’t lie to you.” But after more than two decades of writing, performing, recording and touring, what makes a good song can’t be a complete mystery to Paleface. The musician, who — miraculously in this age of oversharing — has kept his birth name secret, got his start in New York City in the late 1980s and early ’90s. He was mentored by singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston, discovered by Danny Fields (manager of The Ramones and The Doors, among others) and quickly signed to Polygram. “The music business side of it, I wasn’t prepared for that at all,” he says. “I was just down in the Village trying to be as artistic as I could.”
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Paleface, who goes by PF, overcame a health crisis and returned to New York in the late ’90s, where he met The Moldy Peaches, Langhorne Slim and others who were part of the bustling anti-folk scene. “I’d been through it, and I knew what I was looking at. I knew it wouldn’t last,” he says. “That was a special time … you’d see all that talent in one night, and you knew all those people were going to have careers.” But he and Samalot have kept in touch with some of those groups. They recently ran into Langhorne Slim at a gas station in Ohio (the two bands also performed a few shows together last fall). And it was The Avett Brothers who suggested PF and Samalot relocate to North Carolina, making Concord their home base for extensive touring. (“In the beginning, it was terrible. … I remember saying to Mo, ‘I think we made a mistake!’” PF says. “It was a big adjustment, but when we hit the road, it was all worth it.”) Last month, the Avetts invited PF and Samalot to Asheville for a video shoot. Though it’s been a while since Paleface has played an Asheville show (past dates included Isis Restaurant & Music Hall and the since-shuttered
MoDaddy’s), the duo work to keep current with local and regional venues and music scenes. It’s Samalot who handles band business, such as social media and booking venues, while PF focuses on the music. “The more I get into songcraft, the harder it becomes,” he says. “Keeping it simple is always the best thing, but it’s the hardest thing, too.” He continues, “The more rules you know, there’s absolutely no guarantee they’ll apply to any given song. And sometimes you can’t get your mind to accept it.” While PF has described his recent past work as “simplistic, happy songs … three chords, jump around, and they’re fun.” But at some point, he says, “I just wanted more. I wanted a little more depth, a little more to the songs.” He adds, “That’s what I’ve been doing. We’ll see how it turns out. You never know until you hear it. Every artist you talk to will tell you the greatest album they’ve ever made is the one they’re making at the moment … that’s the mindset you have to be in to make it.” If that sounds at all fatalistic, it’s not. PF says he does feel like his current work-in-progress is the greatest
album he’s ever made. And, adding to that creative output, he’s gotten into painting, selling his music-themed folk art online and at shows. Samalot (whose background is in architecture and planning) also takes photos, which she posts on the band’s social media sites. And, even though it’s not easy, both seem glad to keep touring and recording. “No matter what struggles we face, he’s got the guitar, and he’s thinking about the music,” Samalot says of PF. “I can’t imagine him doing anything else.” X
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neW scHool: Like many of the instructors at Black Mountain School, photographer Bill Daniel — pictured here — is discouraged with mainstream institutions of higher education and seeks new avenues of learning. He will be showing and discussing his popup photography installation, Tri-X-Noise, as part of the Black Mountain School’s open-to-the-public programming. Photo by Beau Patrick Coulon Two local artists, adam void and chelsea ragan, have organized a reboot of Black Mountain College. The monthlong program, called the Black Mountain School, brings art instructors, staff and students from all over the world to the Black Mountain YMCA’s Blue Ridge Assembly — the original site of the college from 1933 to 1940 (prior to moving to Lake Eden). The curriculum draws from DIY know-how, contemporary art ideas, and pop and Appalachian culture (classes include “No Math Architecture,” “How Hip-Hop Transformed Contemporary Art” and “Unlearning Cherokee”). Speakers like erick lyle and bill daniel belong to the Mission School, a group of artists from the 1990s and 2000s focused on contemporary urban folk art. While 2016 class registration is closed, BMS is hosting visitor days and free public events. The next
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by-reservation date to visit the program is Saturday, May 28; Charlie McAlister gives a music performance on Thursday, May 26. (See sidebar for details.) Though he graduated from the Maryland Institute of Contemporary Art in Baltimore, Void wants to provide a new sort of education space outside of the traditional MFA channels. It’s an idea closely linked to the impetus behind Black Mountain College, which was “born out of a desire to create a new type of college based on John Dewey’s principles of progressive education,” according to the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center website. “Founders of the college believed that the study and practice of art were indispensable aspects of a student’s general liberal arts education.” Others involved with Black Mountain School second the need for a different approach to education. Co-organizer
amanda wong says BMS is “resonant with the drive to expand the belief and structural systems of art and thought.” “One of the core initiatives for BMS … is the desire for a new pedagogy,” says bill daniel, a filmmaker and photographer who has been documenting and participating in punk and DIY scenes since the 1980s. “It’s widely recognized what a disaster [higher education] in this country has become, especially arts education.” This summer, he’s teaching two classes at BMS: “Junk Camera Workshop: Low-fi Photography for Primitive Application” and “DIY Touring Strategies for Visual and Media Artists.” Daniel will also be giving a public talk on Monday, May 30, about his pop-up photography installation, Tri-X-Noise. Organizers of BMS hope to take the avant-garde spirit of the historic
black Mountain School public events Visitor days — when guests can observe the classes, work program and community life, and join the school for a meal — take place Saturday, May 28; Monday, May 30; Monday, June 6; Saturday, June 11; and Monday, June 13. Reserve a spot by emailing theblackmountainschool@gmail.com. The free public lectures and performances are held at various locations on the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Campus. Meet at McCarty Lodge 15 minutes prior to the scheduled event. • Thursday, May 26 — charlie mcalister gives a music performance, 8-10 p.m. • Saturday, May 28 — wendy woon offers a lecture on MoMA’s Education Department under Victor D’Amico, 8-10 p.m. • Monday, May 30 — bill daniel discusses his Tri-X Noise photo show, 8-10 p.m.; marian ochoa leads a comedy night, 10 p.m. to midnight • Wednesday, June 1 — nelle dunlap gives the art performance Tablows Vivant, 8-10 p.m. • Friday, June 3 — Keith mead shares a music performance, 8-10 p.m. • Saturday, June 4 — erick lyle offers the lecture “Streetopia,” 8-10 p.m. • Tuesday, June 7 — david raymond discusses “Surrealism, Photography and Film,” 3:30-5 p.m.; joe riley and audrey snyder give the lecture “Future Farmers,” 8-10 p.m. • Thursday, June 9 — tim Kerr speaks about “DIY in Late ’70s and ’80s,” 8-10 p.m. • Monday, June 13 — chanelle bergeron and mindy stock give a music performance, 8-10 p.m. • Tuesday, June 14 — rob sebrell shares the art performance “A History of Skateboarding,” 8-10 p.m. Learn more at blackmountainschool.com
college and wed it with what they believe to be a close contemporary equivalent of punk, street and outsider art. Void has a background in street art, using fire-extinguisher graffiti and has been referenced in the punk magazine Maximum Rocknroll. Another participant in BMS is tim Kerr, founding member of legendary hard-core punk band Big Boys. The local writer and musician will lead a public Q&A about the DIY scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s. Kerr feels DIY culture pulls from the same ideas as the original Black Mountain College, saying, “We were all caught up in the same spirit that started Black Mountain: beat, hippie, whatever they will call it next.” The original Black Mountain College functioned as an incubator for American artists such as john cage, merce cunningham, robert creeley, anni and josef albers and many others escaping Hitler in Nazi-occupied Europe, seeking refuge from mainstream educational institutions, or the poverty of urban centers. Many of these art-
ists created seminal works during their time in Western North Carolina. Cage’s “Theater Piece No. 1,” staged at the college, is considered to be one of the inaugural Happenings. Faculty member buckminster fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome, erected his first prototype at the college. The density of genius passing through the campus during its short 24-year life has long fixated curators and artists alike. Over the past 15 years alone, there have been major museum shows examining the legacy of Black Mountain College in Bristol, England; Madrid, Berlin and, this year, Los Angeles. Black Mountain College was in operation for a short period yet made a lasting impact. Some of its faculty and alumni went on to achieve legendary status in the art world. “I also think that there’s a real magic in Black Mountain, on that original campus, that is truly palpable, and that I feel every time I’m there,” says BMS secretary heidi gruner. “To be on the original campus feels like a great privilege, and that is not lost on us.” X
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Ashley Heath Ashley Heath has been playing music locally for 12 years, but only recently upgraded her side projects to a career. That, she’s found out, involved playing four to five gigs per week while working on her debut album, A Different Stream. “This was my first round of songwriting, and if you take a look at the song titles, you can tell that I have just transitioned from the floating around part of life,” she says. Though the Marshall native’s project features Asheville musicians from The Resonant Rogues, Raising Caine, The Honeycutters and more, its standout element is Heath’s breezy voice, which solidifies at key moments to great effect. Caine McDonald and Patrick Dodd open the release show, during which Heath will perform with a full band at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. $12/$15. ashevillemusichall.com. Photo courtesy of the artist
Witching Waves While they seem most comfortable gripping their instruments through white-knuckled anthems, the musicians of Witching Waves also drop subtler hints of dissatisfaction on recent album Crystal Cafe — “Flowers” being a notably downtrodden number. Low vibes frame the repeated chant: “I don’t miss it / I don’t miss it that much.” The London-based trio revels in unease, from distorted guitar growls to vocalist Emma Wigham’s unnervingly calm voice. Between shouts, it enters like a prerecorded message, guiding listeners through a chaos she’s somehow removed from. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain calm. Witching Waves get pissed off and plugged in at The Odditorium on Friday, May 27, at 9 p.m. Minorcan and Eureka California open. $6. facebook.com/ashevilleodditorium. Photo by David Garcia
Tina Malia It’s tough to imagine a sour note escaping Tina Malia, whose vocals move weightlessly above sparse acoustic guitar, piano and other mellow accompaniment. Her guiding beliefs are equally optimistic: “When we gather together to sing, dance, pray and remember our connection to life and one another, we are touched by the simple act of love moving through sound,” she says. Though Malia’s music can come across as the effortless product of a clear mind and earthy vibes, it stems from considerable toil. As a sound engineer, Malia produces her own recordings, on which she sings in multiple languages. And she’s traveled far in observance of nature, spirituality and culture, collaborating with musical luminaries along the way. The peace-bringing artist performs at The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, May 28, at 8 p.m. $15. thealtamont.com. Photo courtesy of the artist 50
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Kenilworth Art Studio Tour The Kenilworth Art Studio Tour combines the visual and tactile talents of 17 neighbors, taking participants on a self-guided home studio hop of their 14 workspaces. Featured artwork taps into various disciplines — painting, collage, pottery, woodwork, tile work, sculpture, fashion and jewelry — and ranges from decorative to functional and elegant to whimsical. This year, the tour also highlights recreational and educational opportunities at The Harvest House, a creative hub that’s been in the neighborhood for 50 years (and houses a public woodshop). Dissolving the barriers between maker and buyer, these artists open their doors to curious eyes on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Visit kenilworthartists.org for a map. Artwork by Diana Gillispie of Asheville Tileworks and Pottery
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• Through (10/1) - Artist applications accepted self-taught artists for the October festival. Contact for full guidelines: cstarnes@hickorymuseumofart.org. locAl cloTH localcloth.org • Through (7/10), Textile submissions accepted for Local Cloth’s “Project Handmade 2016: Elements of Nature.” Full guidelines: localcloth.org. Tedx Tryon 393-0182, tedxtryon.com • Through (6/10) - Submissions accepted for musicians, dancers, poets, humorists and street performers for September 10, 2016 event to be held at Tryon Fine Arts Center. Free.
‘breAking THe moon’: The original rock musical by Amy Steinberg, Breaking the Moon, shines a spotlight on issues that lead teens to suicidal thoughts and self-destructive behavior. The story takes place in a treatment center where seven teenagers struggle to explore the fear of visibility and rejection and the healing power of connection and recovery. The teenage cast will have a question-and-answer session following the show and will be open to discussing the heavy subject matter and the process of creating the work. The show takes place at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Saturday, May 28, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20; $15 for students. For more information, visit breakingthemoon.com. Photo courtesy of Amy Steinburg (p. 52)
ArT ArT in THe gArden goo.gl/m5ygvq • SA (5/28), 10am-4pm - Selfguided tour of Blue Ridge Community College and Henderson County High School art in five western Henderson County gardens. Information: goo.
urbAn gypsy TrAveling Trunk sHoW urbangypsytrunkshow.com • FR (5/27), noon-8pm, SA (5/28), 10am-8pm & SU SU (5/29), noon-6pm - Resale clothing trunk sale. Free to attend. Held above Mountain Lights, 30 N. Lexington Ave.
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gl/m5ygvq. $10. kenilWorTH ArT sTudio Tour 785-2644, kenilworthartists.org • SA (5/28) & SU (5/29) - Self guided tour of 17 kenilworth artists in 14 locations. For schedule and map visit: kenilworthartists. org. Free to attend TrAnsylvAniA communiTy ArTs council 884-2787, tcarts.org • 4th FRIDAYS, 5-8pm - Gallery Walk. Free to attend. Held in
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THe cenTer For crAFT, creATiviTy & design 67 Broadway, 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org • Through TU (5/31) - Submissions accepted for artists, makers, designers and performers for the “Back to the Drawing Board,” exhibition. • Through (9/17) - Applications accepted from curators, researchers, independent scholars and graduate students for the Craft Research Fund. See website for full guidelines. THe WriTer’s WorksHop 387 Beaucatcher Road, 254-8111, twwoa.org • Through (5/30) - Submissions accepted for the “Hard Times Essay Contest.” See website for full guidelines. zApoW! 21 Battery Park Suite 101, 5752024, zapow.net • Through (6/11) - Submissions accepted for short stories about dreams. Winners will be illustrated by a Zapow artist and included in an exhibition from July to August. Free to attend.
music AsHeville sAlT cAve 12 Eagle St., 236-5999, ashevillesaltcave.com • SA (5/28), 6pm - Chanting with Linda Go and Billy Zanski. $36. blue ridge music cenTer MP 213 Blue Ridge Parkway, 3082773, blueridgemusiccenter.org • SA (5/28), 7pm - Summer Concert Series: Mipso and Shadowgrass, bluegrass/ Americana. $15. bridgebAck movemenT sTudio 36 Bridge St., Marshall, 649-1549, facebook.com/BridgeBackMovement-Studio-305449300357
• FR (5/27), 7pm - Dana and Susan Robinson, CD release concert. $15. diAnA WorTHAm THeATre 2 S. Pack Square, 257-4530, dwtheatre.com • FR (5/27), 8pm - Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Irish fiddle and guitar. $32/$27 student/$20 children. FleTcHer communiTy cHorus 651-9436, fletchercommunitychorus.com • TH (5/26), 7-8:30pm - “What a Wonderful World! Celebrating the Universal Language of Music,” spring concert. Free. Held at Feed & Seed, 3715 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher FruiT oF lAbor WorsHip cenTer 611 Emmas Grove Road, Fairview, 713-3822 • FR (5/27), 7pm - Jeremiah Yocom & Tour Band. Free to attend. voices in THe lAurel voicesinthelaurel.org • SU (5/29), 3pm - 20th Anniversary Spring Concert features alumni and guest director, Rollo Dilworth. $15/$10 advance. Held at First Baptist Church of Waynesville, 100 S. Main St., Waynesville
THeATer Week oF AcTing WorksHops (pd.) 13 professional film, stage, and voiceover acting workshops over 5 days to kick-off the exciting Summer class schedule—only $15 for the week! Info/Registration: (828) 276-1212 www.nYs3.com AsHeville Fringe ArTs FesTivAl ashevillefringe.org • WE (5/25), 8pm - “Fringe Nights at The Crow & Quill,” a monthly mid-week showcase of Fringe artists. Featuring the shadow puppet play, “Shadows of My Family,” by Jim Julien. $5. Held at Crow & Quill, 106 N. Lexington Ave. blAck mounTAin cenTer For THe ArTs 225 W. State St., Black Mountain, 669-0930, blackmountainarts.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (5/29) - The Front Porch Theatre presents, The Dixie Swim Club. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm. $15. diFFerenT sTrokes perForming ArTs collecTive 275-2093, differentstrokespac.org • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (6/2) until (6/18), 7:30pm - The
Mountaintop, by Katori Hall, directed by Steph Hickling Beckman. $21/$18 advance. Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. FlAT rock plAyHouse 2661 Highway 225, Flat Rock, 6930731, flatrockplayhouse.org • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS (5/26) through (6/4) The Affections of May. Wed. & Thurs.: 7:30pm. Fri. & Sat.: 8pm. Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. $15-$40. HArT THeATre 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/12) - Legally Blonde, musical. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm. $8-$26. isis resTAurAnT And music HAll 743 Haywood Road, 575-2737 • SA (5/28), 8:30pm - Breaking the Moon, musical by Amy Steinberg about teen bullying and suicide. $20/$15 students. monTFord pArk plAyers 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (5/28), 7:30pm - The Asheville Shakespearience. $10. Held at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St. sTreeT creATure’s puppeT plAyHouse Hide Map 37 E Larchmont Road, Asheville NC • THURSDAYS through (6/30), 7-9pm - Improv comedy class incorporating puppets. All levels. $10. THe AuTumn plAyers 686-1380, www,ashevilletheatre. org, caroldec25@gmail.com • FR (5/27) & SA (5/28), 2:30pm - The Autumn Players’ Readers Theatre Showcase Series presents Good People: Welcome to Southie. $6. Held at 35below, 35 E. Walnut St. • SU (5/29), 2:30pm - The Autumn Players’ Readers Theatre Showcase Series presents Good People: Welcome to Southie. $6. Held in the UNC Asheville Reuter Center. THe mAgneTic THeATre 375 Depot St., 279-4155 • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (5/28), 7:30pm - Death of a Salesman. $24/$21 advance. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS (6/2) until (6/25), 7:30pm - “Brief Encounters: New Magnetic Voices,” one-act plays. $24/$21 advance.
Have Fun. Meet People. gALLerY D i re ctorY AmericAn Folk ArT And FrAming 64 Biltmore Ave., 281-2134, amerifolk.com • TH (6/2) through TH (6/30) - The Color Red, exhibition of works by Michael Banks, Ellie Ali, and James A. Snipe. Reception: Friday, June 3, 5-7pm. AppAlAcHiAn bArn AlliAnce appalachianbarns.org • SU (5/1) through TU (5/31) - Farmers’ Federation photography exhibit. Held at the offices of the News, Record & Sentinel, Back St., Downtown Marshall THe sTudios oF FlAT rock 669-0930 • FR (5/27) through SU (5/30) - Exhibition of 20 artists’ work that is also interpreted by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society into floral designs. Opening gala: Friday, May 27, 5-8pm, with music by Ellen Trnka. $25. Held at 2702A Greenville Highway, Flat Rock ArT in THe AirporT 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher • Through SU (9/4) - Reimagined, painting exhibition of local artists Carol L. MacAllister, Robert Mahosky, Hartley Meinzer, Wendy Newman and Elise Okrend. ArT mob 124 Fourth Ave. E., Hendersonville, 693-4545, artmobstudios.com • Through SU (6/12) - Miniature Art Show, juried exhibition. ArTWorks 27 S. Broad St., Brevard, 553-1063, artworksbrevardnc.com • WE (6/1) through (6/30) - Sunshine, exhibition of the paintings of Sarah Sneeden. Reception: Friday, June 22, 5-8pm. AsHeville AreA ArTs council 1 Page Ave., 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through SA (6/25) - Antecedents, exhibition of photography assemblage by Jenny Bowen. • Through SA (6/25) - A thing re | sembling a win • dow, exhibition curated by Dawn Roe. Opening reception: Friday, June 3, 5-8pm. AsHeville gAllery oF ArT 82 Patton Ave., 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com • Through TU (5/31) - Earthlight, painting exhibition of the work of Karen Keil Brown. • WE (6/1) through TH (6/30) - Surrendering to Mystery, exhibition of the abstract art of Reda Kay. Reception: Friday, June 3, 5-8pm. AsHeville HisTory cenTer 253-9231, smh@wnchistory.org. • TU (5/17) through TU (5/31) - “History of the Blue ridge Parkway,” touring exhibition. Held at Smith-McDowell House Museum, 283 Victoria Road bender gAllery 12 S. Lexington Ave., 505-8341, thebendergallery.com • Through WU (7/31) - Twelve Voices: International Jewelry, exhibit of 12 influential contemporary jewelry artists curated by Donald Friedrich.
blue spirAl 1 38 Biltmore Ave., 251-0202, bluespiral1.com • Through (6/24) - The Halstead Challenge KINETIC, juried exhibition of 20 brooches with kinetic elements. • Through FR (6/24) - C. James Meyer exhibition of jewelry pieces that double as small sculptures. • Through FR (6/24) - Exhibition of the works of Dean Allison (glass sculpture), Morgan Herrin (wood sculpture), Charles Ladson (oil paintings) and Mike Smith (photography). • Through FR (6/24) - Exhibition of the encaustic paintings of Dana Brown. • Through FR (6/24) - Exhibition of recent works by eight regional artists. • Through FR (6/24) - Exhibition of sculptural clay and wearable metal designs by Lisa Clague and Deb Karash.
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HAyWood counTy librAry-cAnTon 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton, 648-2924, haywoodlibrary.org • Through WE (8/31) - Exhibition of the paintings of Denise McCullough.
Past & Present, exhibition of over 17 artists.
Hickory museum oF ArT 243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, 327-8576 • Through SU (7/24) -We Are the Music Makers: Preserving the Soul of America’s Music, multimedia exhibition of photographs, audio recordings and video from Tim Duffy. • Through SU (8/21) - On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings from the Mountains to the Sea, statewide juried pastel exhibition.
310 W. State St., Black Mountain, 699-0351, svfalarts.org • Through MO (5/30) - Now and Then, Swannanoa Valley Fine Art League group exhibition. riverside sTudios 174 W. Haywood St., 551-5045, britoie.wix. com/riverside-studios • Through MO (6/20) - Inspirations: The Artist’s View, exhibition of gallery artists. sAludA HisToric depoT 32 W. Main St., Saluda, facebook.com/savesaludadepot • Through TU (5/31) - Saluda Art Legends-
sATelliTe gAllery 55 Broadway St., 305-2225, • Through TU (5/31) - Moet with Medusa, exhibition of multimedia art by Gus Cutty. surFAce gAllery 14 Lodge St., 552-3918, surfacegallery.com opposing approaches to contemporary steel, exhibition of the work of steel artists Bill Brown and Laurie Marshall. Reception:
meTro Wines 169 Charlotte St., 575-9525, facebook.com/MetroWinesAsheville • Through SU (7/31) - Vintage Ceramics, mixed media exhibition by Asya Colie.
• Through SA (7/16) - Apprentices: The Next
odyssey cooperATive ArT gAllery 238 Clingman Ave., 285-9700, facebook.com/odysseycoopgallery • Through TU (5/31) - Exhibition of the ceramic art of Chiwa Clark, Andrea Freeman, and Julie and Tyrone Larson. • WE (6/1) through TH (6/30) - Exhibition of the ceramic art of Ginger Graziano and Diana Gillispie. Reception: Friday, June 11, 11am-5pm.
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n.c. ArboreTum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 665-2492, ncarboretum.org • SA (5/28) through MO (9/5) - The Magic of Western North Carolina, exhibit of the watercolors of James Scott Morrison.
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mAdison counTy ArTs council 90 S. Main St., Marshall, 649-1301, madisoncountyarts.com • Through TU (5/31) - Barns of Madison County, photography exhibition.
mounTAin gATeWAy museum And HeriTAge cenTer 102 Water St., Old Fort, mountaingatewaymuseum.org • Through (5/31) - So Great the Devastation: The 1916 Flood, multimedia exhibition. Free.
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Hannah McGehee and Tori DiPietro. TrAnsylvAniA communiTy ArTs council 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, 884-2787, tcarts.org • FR (5/27) through SU (5/29) - White Squirrel Photography Contest exhibition. zApoW! 21 Battery Park Suite 101, 575-2024, zapow. net
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scully’s Sons of Ralph (bluegrass), 6pm
5 WAlnuT Wine bAr Patrick Fitzsimmons (blues, jazz, world), 5pm Les Amis (African folk music), 8pm
sly grog lounge Sound Station open mic (musicians of all backgrounds & skills), 7:30pm Cards Against Humanity Game Night, 10pm
550 TAvern & grille karaoke, 9pm AlTAmonT breWing compAny Dave Desmelik w/ Jane Kramer & Dulci Ellenberger (Americana, singer-songwriter, folk), 8:30pm
sol bAr neW mounTAin ADBC presents Axiom Wednesdays (drum ’n’ bass), 9pm
AsHeville music HAll Snarky Puppy afterparty w/ DJ Boomtown and friends & Tuesday Night Funk Jam Band, 11pm
sTrAigHTAWAy cAFe Jesse Berry (blues, rock), 6pm TAllgAry’s AT Four college Open mic & jam, 7pm Wu-Wednesdays (’90s hip-hop experience), 9pm
bAsic breWery Tom Dorsel (folk), 6:30pm beArWATers breWing compAny Ian Thomas (Americana), 8pm
THe block oFF bilTmore LEAF Live! w/ Barakissa & MOSSO-KAN (African drumming & dance), 7:30pm
ben’s Tune-up Honky Tonk Wednesdays, 7pm
THe joinT nexT door Bluegrass jam, 8pm
blAck mounTAin Ale House Play to Win game night, 7:30pm
THe millroom Flamenco nights w/ Juan Benavides Group, 9pm
blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Open mic, 7pm
THe mocking croW Open Mic, 8pm
clAssic Wineseller Liam Matthews (jazz, pop, easy listening), 7pm dArk ciTy deli Pool Tournament, 7:30pm double croWn Honky-Tonk, Cajun, and Western w/ DJ Brody Hunt, 10pm Foggy mounTAin breWpub Jangling Sparrows Duo (Americana), 9pm FunkATorium John Hartford Jam (folk, bluegrass), 6:30pm good sTuFF Jim Hampton & friends perform “Eclectic Country” (jam), 7pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern Experience Music w/ Breaking Point, Fuse & Goldie & The Screamers (kids rock band, soul, R&B), 6pm grind cAFe Trivia night, 7pm
gypsy jive: French-born guitarist Stephane Wrembel learned his craft among the Gypsy camps of the French countryside. Since 2002, he’s blended this tradition with music from across the world to create a singular, undefinable style. From sharing the stage with the likes of Elvis Costello to scoring the theme song to Woody Allen’s Midnight In Paris, Wrembel’s repertoire has led Rolling Stone magazine to declare him “a revelation.” Catch Wrembel and his backing band Thursday, May 26 at the Altamont Theatre in downtown Asheville at 7 p.m HigHlAnd breWing compAny Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul), 5:30pm
jAck oF THe Wood pub Old-time session, 5pm
isis resTAurAnT And music HAll An Evening w/ The Suitcase Junket (acoustic, folk, singer-songwriter), 7pm The Americana All Stars w/ Tokyo Rosenthal, David Childers & The String Beings (Americana, bluegrass, old-time), 8:30pm
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THe moTHligHT Valient Thorr w/ Hammer Fight, Bitter Resolve & Shallows (Southern rock, heavy metal), 9pm THe pHoenix Jazz night, 8pm THe sociAl lounge Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10pm THe souTHern Disclaimer Comedy open mic, 9pm Timo’s House “Hump Day Mixers” w/ DJ Fame Douglas (R&B, hip-hop), 9pm ToWn pump Open mic w/ Billy Presnell, 10pm TrAilHeAd resTAurAnT And bAr Acoustic jam w/ Kevin Scanlon & Andrew Brophy (bluegrass, old-time, Americana), 6pm TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues Blues & soul jam w/ Al Coffee & Da Grind, 8:30pm
THursdAy, mAy 26 185 king sTreeT Wild Ponies (Americana, folk, alt-country), 8pm 5 WAlnuT Wine bAr Pleasure Chest (blues, rock, soul), 8pm AlTAmonT breWing compAny Modern Strangers w/ Square Circles (Americana), 9pm AlTAmonT THeATre An Evening w/ Stephane Wrembel Band (jazz), 8pm bArley’s TAproom AMC Jazz Jam, 9pm blAck mounTAin Ale House Bluegrass Jam w/ The Big Deal Band, Pint Night (bluegrass), 8pm blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Ben Phan (indie, folk, singer-songwriter), 7pm club eleven on grove Megan and her Goody Goodies (swing music), 8:30pm creekside TApHouse Singer-songwriter night w/ Riyen Roots, 8pm croW & quill Carolina Catskins (ragtime jazz, folk), 10pm dArk ciTy deli
Asher Leigh & Rev. Kiah (singer-songwriter), 5pm
Doug McElvy (singer-songwriter), 8pm
double croWn Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10pm
orAnge peel Envisioning Community: Julian Price documentary w/ Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Free Planet Radio, Lizz Wright, Doc Aquatic & Matt Townsend, 7:30pm
elAine’s dueling piAno bAr Dueling Pianos, 9pm
pAck’s TAvern Jeff Anders & Scott Raines (acoustic rock), 8pm
Foggy mounTAin breWpub Gruda Tree (psychedelic, soul), 9pm
pisgAH breWing compAny Copious Jones (rock, jam), 8pm
FrencH broAd breWery Jeff Thompson (jazz, alt. rock), 6pm
purple onion cAFe Keith Davis Trio (jazz), 7pm
grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern The Brothers Comatose w/ Clarence Bucaro (Americana string band), 8pm
renAissAnce AsHeville HoTel David Tarpley (Americana, soft blues), 6:30pm
HigHlAnd breWing compAny Community night w/ Asheville Humane Society, 4pm Amy & Mike (acoustic), 5:30pm
room ix Throwback Thursdays (all vinyl set), 9pm
scAndAls nigHTclub DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm sly grog lounge Mr. Clock w/ Disco Goddess (psychedelic, electronic), 10pm
jAck oF THe Wood pub Bluegrass jam, 7pm
smoky pArk supper club Les Amis (African folk music), 7pm
lAzy diAmond Heavy Night w/ DJ Butch, 10pm
spring creek TAvern Open Mic, 6pm
lex 18 1929 Thomas Wolfe Scandal Mystery Dinner Theater (ticketed event), 6:30pm
TAllgAry’s AT Four college Open jam night w/ Jonathan Santos, 7pm
lobsTer TrAp Hank Bones (“The man of 1,000 songs”), 6:30pm
THe block oFF bilTmore Open mic night w/ Eio Tuqiri and Kevin Roberts, 7:30pm
lookouT breWery Zach Doiron (guitarist), 6:30pm mArkeT plAce Ben Hovey (dub jazz, beats), 7pm
THe imperiAl liFe The Roaring Lions (jazz), 7pm
moe’s originAl bbq WoodFin Travis Bowlin (R&B, soul, rock ’n’ roll), 5:30pm
THe pHoenix Ian Harrod (singer-songwriter), 8pm
o.Henry’s/THe underground Game Night, 9pm Drag Show, 12:30am
Timo’s House Thursday Request Live w/ Franco Nino, 9pm ToWn pump Tristan Omond (singer-songwriter), 9pm
oddiTorium A Cinematographer’s Party & White Oak Splits (rock, country), 9pm
TrAilHeAd resTAurAnT And bAr Open Cajun & swing jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm
oFF THe WAgon Dueling pianos, 9pm
TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues Jesse Barry & Friends (blues, soul), 9pm
ole sHAkey’s Phantom Pantone (electronic), 10pm
TWisTed lAurel Karaoke, 8pm
olive or TWisT 42nd Street Band (jazz), 8pm
WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin The Black Feathers w/ Millie and Me (Americana, folk), 7:30pm
one sTop deli & bAr Streaming Thursdays (live concert showings), 6pm See Water (reggae), 10pm
Wxyz lounge AT AloFT HoTel Sarah Tucker (songwriter, acoustic), 8pm
one World breWing
THU 5.26
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FRI 5.27
AMH
“Lose Yourself To Dance” SAT 5.28 FREE Party w/ DJ Marley Carroll
AMH
Ashley Heath CD Release Show w/ Caine McDonald & Patrick Dodd
87 Patton Ave., Asheville
sAncTuAry breWing compAny Dave Desmelik (singer-songwriter), 7pm
isis resTAurAnT And music HAll Laid Back Thursdays w/ Ram & friends (funk, jazz, reggae), 6:30pm AmiciMusic presents “Live at the USO - Great Songs from the 1940s”, 7pm An evening w/ Christopher Paul Stelling (folk, singersongwriter), 8:30pm
(Reggae)
Mon.-Thur. 4pm-2am • Fri.-Sun. 2pm-2am
TRAVERS BROTHERSHIP FRI 6.3 AMH Album Release Party w/ Lawrence
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Thu •May 26 Community Night
ft. Asheville Humane Society and music with Mike & Amy
@ 5:30pm
Fri •May 27
5 WAlnuT Wine bAr Firecracker Jazz Band (hot jazz), 9pm
nATive kiTcHen & sociAl pub Mia Rose Lynne (folk), 6:30pm
AsHeville music HAll Ashley Heath w/ Caine McDonald & Patrick Dodd (Americana), 7pm
neW mounTAin THeATer/ AmpHiTHeATer Bluetech (electronic), 9pm
ATHenA’s club Dave Blair (folk, funk, acoustic), 7pm DJ Shy Guy, 10pm
o.Henry’s/THe underground Drag Show, 12:30am
Rooftop Grand Opening
ben’s Tune-up Woody Wood & the Asheville Family Band (acoustic, folk, rock), 7pm
@ 7pm
bHrAmAri breWHouse Matt Smith Trio, 7:30pm
ft. Lyric & Patrick Dodd Trio
Sat• May 28
blAck mounTAin Ale House Billy Litz (folk, rock), 8pm
Lazy Birds @ 7pm
blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Acoustic Swing, 7pm
Sun•May 29
boiler room VIBE (electronic, DJ’s), 10pm
Reggae Sunday hosted by Dennis Berndt of Chalwa @ 1pm
bridgebAck movemenT sTudio Dana and Susan Robinson (Americana, roots, folk), 7pm clAssic Wineseller James Hammel (jazz, pop), 7pm club eleven on grove Hot Bachata Nights (regional salsa dancers), 9:30pm cork & keg One Leg Up (gypsy jazz), 8:30pm dArk ciTy deli Vinyl Night, 8pm double croWn DJ Greg Cartwright (garage & soul obscurities), 10pm elAine’s dueling piAno bAr Dueling Pianos, 9pm Foggy mounTAin breWpub Bradley Carter and friends (bluegrass), 10pm
FRI 5.27
DIRTY SOUL REVIVAL w/ PALEFACE 9PM $5 & THE LOCAL HONEYS
7PM $5
SAT 5.28
CAROLINA WRAY w/ HOOT & HOLLER 7PM $5
FRI 6.3
WOODY PINES
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moe’s originAl bbq WoodFin Travis Bowlin (R&B, soul, rock ’n’ roll), 5:30pm
oddiTorium Witching Waves & Minorcan (rock), 9pm oFF THe WAgon Dueling pianos, 9pm olive or TWisT Live dance, 8pm one sTop deli & bAr Free Dead Fridays w/ members of Phuncle Sam (jam), 5pm Naughty Professor (future funk, jazz), 11pm one World breWing Grand Ole Uproar (hippie-tonk), 10pm
sATurdAy, mAy 28 5 WAlnuT Wine bAr The Cigar Brothers (acoustic swing, Americana), 6pm What It Is (blues, rock, soul), 9pm 550 TAvern & grille Mountain Shag, 6pm
pisgAH breWing compAny Backup Planet (jam, rock, fusion), 9pm sAncTuAry breWing compAny Carolina bound (rock), 7:30pm scAndAls nigHTclub DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm scully’s DJ, 10pm sly grog lounge The Fabulous Miss Wendy w/ The Infamous Sugar & Future West (punk, rock), 9pm
THe AdmirAl Hip-hop dance party w/ DJ Warf, 11pm
HigHlAnd breWing compAny Rooftop Grand Opening Party!, 4pm
THe mocking croW Karaoke, 9pm
isis resTAurAnT And music HAll An Evening w/ The Midnight Plowboys, 7pm The Digs w/ Goldie & the Screamers (funk, instrumental), 9pm
THe moTHligHT Son Lux w/ Xenia Rubinos (post-rock, alternative, hip hop), 10pm
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AsHeville music HAll “Lose Yourself to Dance” free party w/ DJ Marley Carroll, 9pm
grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern ABSFest Burlesque Speakeasy w/ music by the Resonant Rogues, 8pm ABSFest: The GlitterDOME! Last Pasties Standing Comedy Improv, 10:30pm
mArkeT plAce The Sean Mason Trio (groove, jazz, funk), 7pm
Wxyz lounge AT AloFT HoTel Ben Hovey (live souljazztronica), 8pm
AlTAmonT THeATre An Evening w/ Tina Malia (world), 8pm
sTrAigHTAWAy cAFe Dave Desmelik (Americana, folk, singersongwriter), 6pm
lex 18 HotPoint Trio (Gypsy swing), 7:30pm
Wild Wing cAFe souTH A Social Function (acoustic), 9:30pm
pAck’s TAvern DJ MoTo (dance hits, pop), 9:30pm
good sTuFF Kim Smith (singer-songwriter, folk, Americana), 9pm
lAzy diAmond Totes Dope Tite Sick Jams w/ (ya boy) DJ Hot Noodle, 10pm
WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin Steel Woods w/ Jason “Rowdy” Cope (Southern rock), 8pm
AlTAmonT breWing compAny Elspeth Trembly w/ Peggy Ratusz (blues, soul), 9:30pm
FrencH broAd breWery Skylarks (indie, rock), 6pm
jerusAlem gArden Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7pm
TWisTed lAurel Phantom Pantone (electronic), 11pm
orAnge peel AFK w/ Mindelixir, Bengal, Liminal, DLX & Dish-Oh! (electronic), 9pm
sol bAr neW mounTAin SOL Vibes: A Shenanigan Society Takeover w/ iXNéE, Jenna Gillmore & Mary B (electronic), 9pm
jAck oF THe Wood pub Dirty Soul Revival w/ Paleface & The Local Honeys (rock, blues, Americana), 7pm
TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues Mark Shane (singer-songwriter), 7:30pm Al “Coffee” & Da Grind (blues), 10pm
THe block oFF bilTmore Yess I (psychedelic, roots, reggae), 9pm
THe pHoenix Blown Glass (Americana), 9pm THe sociAl Steve Moseley (acoustic), 6pm THe sociAl lounge Rooftop Dance Party with DJ Phantom Pantone (electronic), 10pm Tiger mounTAin Dark dance rituals w/ DJ Cliffypoo, 10pm Toy boAT communiTy ArT spAce Teen Spotlight (teen dance party 14-18), 9:30pm TrAilHeAd resTAurAnT And bAr Ashley Heath (singer-songwriter, folk), 8pm
ATHenA’s club Michael Kelley Hunter (blues), 6:30pm DJ Shy Guy, 10pm ben’s Tune-up Gypsy Guitars (acoustic, Gypsy-jazz), 3pm Savannah Smith (southern soul), 8pm blAck mounTAin Ale House The Low Counts – blues/rock – no cover, 9pm blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Bob Zullo (acoustic), 7pm byWATer Beateam (groove), 9pm cATAWbA breWing souTH slope Fin Dog (bluegrass, folk), 6pm clAssic Wineseller Joe Cruz (piano, Elton John, Beatles, James Taylor covers), 7pm cork & keg The Asheville Aces (blues), 8:30pm croW & quill Andrea Lee & Voodoo Wedding (indie, rock, Americana), 9pm dArk ciTy deli Christina Chandler & Free Wheelin Mammas (singer-songwriter, blues, folk), 4pm double croWn Pitter Platter w/ DJ Big Smidge, 10pm elAine’s dueling piAno bAr Dueling Pianos, 9pm Foggy mounTAin breWpub Calvin Get Down (funk), 10pm FrencH broAd breWery Rye Baby (rock ’n’ roll), 6pm good sTuFF Jeff Thompson (singer-songwriter, jazz, alt-rock), 9pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern Midnight Snack w/ Steven Brett & Wylder (art rock), 9pm
HigHlAnd breWing compAny The Lazy Birds (Americana, roots), 7pm isis resTAurAnT And music HAll An evening w/ The Nouveaux Honkies (Americana, blues, R&B), 7pm Breaking the Moon by Amy Steinberg (pop, musical), 8:30pm jAck oF THe Wood pub Carolina Wray w/ Hoot & Holler (Americana), 9pm jerusAlem gArden Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7pm lAzy diAmond Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10pm lex 18 Ray Biscoglia Duo (jazz standards), 7:30pm lobsTer TrAp Sean Mason Trio (jazz), 6:30pm mArkeT plAce DJs (funk, R&B), 7pm oddiTorium The Beard, MindShapeFist, Spiral Down & Fall of an Empire (metal, rock), 9pm oFF THe WAgon Dueling pianos, 9pm olive or TWisT 42nd Street Band (big band jazz), 8pm Dance party (hip-hop, rap), 11pm one sTop deli & bAr Captain Ivory (rock), 10pm orAnge peel Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival w/ Karolina Lux, 7pm pAck’s TAvern Grand Theft Audio (classic rock), 9:30pm pisgAH breWing compAny Phuncle Sam (Grateful Dead tribute), 9pm purple onion cAFe Stolen Hearts (blues, soul, roots), 7pm room ix Open dance night, 9pm sAncTuAry breWing compAny Yoga with Cats, 10am Chris Wilhelm (folk), 7:30pm scAndAls nigHTclub DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm scully’s DJ, 10pm sly grog lounge Period Bomb w/ Divide and Dissolve & Nermal (experimental, drone, pop), 9pm sol bAr neW mounTAin Venture nights (house music, techno), 7pm sTrAigHTAWAy cAFe Letters to Abigail (Americana, bluegrass, country), 6pm THe AdmirAl Soul night w/ DJ Dr. Filth, 11pm THe block oFF bilTmore Bathhouse Janitors w/ Brynn Estelle (punk rock, country, Tranzmission benefit), 7:30pm THe mocking croW Live music, 8pm THe moTHligHT Amnesis w/ JYNZO, Verse Vica & Art of War (metal), 9pm THe pHoenix Chris Tichtner (singer-songwriter), 12pm American Gonzos (rock, funk), 9pm Timo’s House Dance Party w/ DJ Franco Nino, 9pm ToWn pump
Nick Dettmeier & The Sawdusters (Americana/Folk), 9pm TrAilHeAd resTAurAnT And bAr Mark Bumgarner (Americana), 8pm TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues The King Zeros (blues), 7:30pm The Michael Blythe Conspiracy (blues, funk), 10pm
An evening w/ The DeMasi Brothers (folk, singer-songwriter), 5:30pm Blake Anthony Ellege: “My Musical Life!” (classic rock, classical, folk), 7:30pm jAck oF THe Wood pub Irish session, 5pm lAzy diAmond Tiki Night w/ DJ Lance (Hawaiian, surf, exotica), 10pm
WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin Teen Bandstand, 6pm
185 king sTreeT Open mic night, 7pm
WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin AmiciMusic: USO Show, 7:30pm
lobsTer TrAp Cigar Brothers (“y’allternative”), 6:30pm
Wild Wing cAFe Karaoke, 8pm
oddiTorium Laser Background, Axxa/Abraxas & Southern Racing Inferno (experimental, rock), 9pm
AlTAmonT breWing compAny Old-time jam w/ Mitch McConnell, 6:30pm
oFF THe WAgon Piano show, 9pm
bHrAmAri breWHouse Mexi Monday (jazz, world music), 5pm
sundAy, mAy 29 5 WAlnuT Wine bAr Laura Blackley Band (folk, country, blues), 7pm AloFT rooFTop/poolside Hank West Band (jazz, groove), 5pm ben’s Tune-up Sunday Funday w/ Captain EZ, BeatRex, Adam Bombthreats & Soul Candy, 2pm Reggae night w/ Dub Kartel, 8pm bHrAmAri breWHouse Sunday brunch w/ live music, 11am blAck mounTAin Ale House Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ James Hammel & Friends, 11:30am blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Billy Litz (Americana, singer-songwriter), 7pm bold rock HArd cider Stolen Hearts (“dirty Southern soul”), 4pm
olive or TWisT Live blues band, 6pm one sTop deli & bAr Bluegrass brunch w/ Woody Wood, 11am Sundays w/ Bill & Friends (Grateful Dead tribute, acoustic), 5pm pisgAH breWing compAny Sunday Travers Jam (open jam), 5pm pulp Vic Crown w/ Bleedseason & A World Of Lies (metal, rock), 9pm sAncTuAry breWing compAny Aaron Burdett (Americana, rock), 6pm scAndAls nigHTclub DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm sly grog lounge Sunday Open Mic (open to poets, comedians & musicians), 7:30pm sTrAigHTAWAy cAFe Micah Gardner (folk), 1pm Albi & the Lifters (jazz), 5pm TAllgAry’s AT Four college Jason Brazzel (acoustic), 6pm
byWATer Cornmeal Waltz w/ Robert Greer (classic country, bluegrass), 6pm
THe block oFF bilTmore Asher Leigh & friends (singer-songwriter), 7pm
cATAWbA breWing souTH slope Laurel Lee & the Escapees (classic country, Americana), 6pm
THe imperiAl liFe Ultra Lounge Listening Party w/ projections DJ Phantone Pantone, 10pm
cATAWbA breWing TAsTing room Doc Aquatic (indie, psychedelic), 4pm Analog Moon (rock), 5:30pm
THe omni grove pArk inn Lou Mowad (classical guitar), 10am Bob Zullo (pop, rock, blues), 7pm
dArk ciTy deli Redleg Husky (Americana), 3pm double croWn Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 9pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern ABSFest: Burlesque Brunch Cabaret hosted by Phat Man Dee, 12pm HigHlAnd breWing compAny Reggae Sunday w/ Dennis “Chalwa” Berndt, 1pm Jeff Austin Band (bluegrass, country, jam), 8pm isis resTAurAnT And music HAll Sunday Classical Brunch, 11am
THe pHoenix Bradley Carter (Americana), 11:30am THe sociAl Get Vocal Karaoke, 9:30pm THe souTHern Yacht Rock Brunch w/ DJ Kipper, 12pm Timo’s House Bring Your Own Vinyl (open decks), 8pm ToWn pump Mia Rose Lynne (Americana, folk), 9pm Wedge breWing co. Vollie McKenzie & Hank Bones (acoustic jazz-swing), 6pm
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lex 18 Feast of Thrones Costumed Revelry & Viewing (ticketed event), 6:30pm
zAmbrA Zambra Jazz Trio, 8pm
Tues-Sun
Wicked Weed Summer Concert Series, 4pm
TWisTed lAurel Indoor & Outdoor Dance Party w/ DJ Phantome Pantone (electronic), 10pm
Wxyz lounge AT AloFT HoTel Window Cat (R&B, soul, jazz), 8pm
Dinner Menu till 10pm Late Night Menu till
5 WAlnuT Wine bAr Siamese Jazz Club (soul, R&B, jazz), 8pm 550 TAvern & grille Cornhole, 5pm
byWATer Open mic w/ Rick Cooper, 8pm cATAWbA breWing souTH slope Jon Edwards & the Musicians in the Round, 6pm courTyArd gAllery Open mic (music, poetry, comedy, etc.), 8pm creekside TApHouse Trivia, 7pm dArk ciTy deli Aaron Keith (pop, rock), 2pm Trivia Night, 7:30pm
COMING SOON WED 5/25 5-9 PM – ALL YOU CAN EAT SNOW CRAB LEGS : $35 MUSIC BY WEST END TRIO ON THE PATIO
7:00 PM AN EVENING W/ THE SUITCASE JUNKET
8:30 PM –
THE AMERICAN ALL STARS FEAT TOKYO ROSENTHAL, DAVID CHILDERS AND THE STRING BEINGS THU 5/26
7:00 PM – AMICIMUSIC PRESENTS: “LIVE AT THE
USO — GREAT SONGS FROM THE 1940S” 8:30 PM – AN EVENING WITH
CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING FRI 5/27
7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH
THE MIDNIGHT PLOWBOYS
9:00 PM – THE DIGS CD RELEASE PARTY W/
SPECIAL GUESTS GOLDIE AND THE SCREEMERS SAT 5/28 7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH
THE NOUVEAUX HONKIES
8:30 PM – BREAKING THE MOON
BY AMY STEINBERG
double croWn Country Karaoke, 10pm FrencH broAd breWery One Leg Up Duo (jazz), 6pm good sTuFF Open mic w/ Laura Thurston, 7pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern Contra dance (lessons, 7:30pm), 8pm jAck oF THe Wood pub Quizzo, 7pm lexingTon Ave breWery (lAb) Kipper’s “Totally Rad” Trivia night, 8pm lobsTer TrAp Bobby Miller & Friends (bluegrass), 6:30pm o.Henry’s/THe underground Geeks Who Drink trivia, 7pm oddiTorium Lilac Daze, World War IX & Case Quarter (rock, punk), 9pm oskAr blues breWery Mountain Music Mondays (open jam), 6pm sly grog lounge OBSiDEONEYE w/ Idle Pilot & The Mudbottoms (rock), 9pm
SUN 5/29
5:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH
THE DEMASI BROTHERS 7:30 PM –
BLAKE ANTHONY ELLEGE:
“MY MUSICAL LIFE!” WED 6/1
5-9 PM – ALL YOU CAN EAT SNOW CRAB LEGS : $35 MUSIC BY WEST END TRIO ON THE PATIO
7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH JERRY CASTLE
THU 6/2
7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH
THE DANBERRYS FRI 6/3
7:30 PM – AN EVENING WITH
JOHN GORKA SAT 6/4
7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH
MATT HIRES
SUN 6/5 – 5:30 PM RICH WILLEY’S “FUNKLOAD” 7:30 PM –
THE ZUZU WELSH BAND Every Tuesday 7:30pm–midnite
BLUEGRASS SESSIONS
sovereign remedies Stevie Lee Combs (acoustic), 8pm THe block oFF bilTmore George Terry & friends (indie, Americana, punk), 7pm THe omni grove pArk inn Bob Zullo (pop, rock, blues), 7pm
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FRI. 5/27 DJ MoTo
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Burlesque 5/27 Americana Sideshow Festival
5/28
MIDNIGHT SNACK W/ STEVEN BRETT (CAMP DAVID) + WYLDER
Americana Burlesque 5/29 Sideshow Festival “BURLESQUE BRUNCH”
SAT. 5/28 Grand Theft Audio
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(dance hits, pop)
5/31
7PM DOORS 7PM DOORS
W/ CLARENCE BUCARO
8PM DOORS
THU SUN
(acoustic rock)
5/26
FREE The Brothers Comatose
12PM DOORS
THU. 5/26 Jeff Anders & Scott Rains
5/25
(classic rock)
6/2 MORGAN GEER’S DRUNKEN PRAYER 6/3 VON GREY 6/7 BLUE DRAGONS-BEER WEEK WRAP PARTY
20 S. Spruce St. • 225.6944 PacksTavern.com
THe vAlley music & cookHouse Monday Pickin’ Parlour (open jam, open mic), 8pm Tiger mounTAin Service industry night (rock ’n’ roll), 9pm Timo’s House Movie night, 7pm TWisTed lAurel Phantom Pantone (industrial electronic), 9pm
6/1- Kick The Keg Throwdown! 6-9
Highland, Hi-Wire, & New Belgium compete to see who’s keg kicks first. Free Stuff! Come out and cheer on!
6/2- Boojum Brewing Stein Hoisting Contest! 7pm 6/3- Sam Adams Beer Pong Battleship! 6pm Play the Game! Win Prizes!
On Tap! $4 Mimosa Sundays!
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lobsTer TrAp Jay Brown (acoustic-folk, singersongwriter), 6:30pm mArkeT plAce The Rat Alley Cats (jazz, Latin, swing), 7pm
blAck mounTAin Ale House Play to Win game night, 7:30pm blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Open mic, 7pm
olive or TWisT Tuesday Night Blues Dance w/ The Remedy (dance lesson at 8), 8:30pm
double croWn Honky-Tonk, Cajun, and Western w/ DJ Brody Hunt, 10pm
one sTop deli & bAr Turntable Tuesdays (DJs & vinyl), 10pm
FunkATorium John Hartford Jam (folk, bluegrass), 6:30pm
5 WAlnuT Wine bAr The John Henrys (hot jazz), 8pm
one World breWing Trivia w/ Gil, 6pm
AlTAmonT breWing compAny Open mic w/ Chris O’Neill featuring Mia Rose Lynn, 8:30pm
orAnge peel MESA 2nd Annual Spring Forward w/ Gary Jules, Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine, 7pm
good sTuFF Jim Hampton & friends perform “Eclectic Country” (jam), 7pm
AsHeville music HAll Tuesday Night Funk Jam, 11pm
sAncTuAry breWing compAny Team trivia & tacos, 7pm
bAck yArd bAr Open mic & jam w/ Robert Swain, 8pm ben’s Tune-up Eleanor Underhill (country, soul), 6pm blAck beAr coFFee co. Round Robin acoustic open mic, 7pm
buFFAlo nickel Trivia, 7pm
5/26- Highland Pint Night
ben’s Tune-up Honky Tonk Wednesdays, 7pm
dArk ciTy deli Pool Tournament, 7:30pm
WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin Roberta Baum, Steve Alford & Bill Bares (jazz), 7:30pm
blue ridge TAproom Tuesday Tease w/ Deb Au Nare (burlesque), 8pm
Music Trivia Every Monday- 7:30pm
lex 18 Bob Strain & Bill Fouty (jazz ballads & standards), 7pm
oFF THe WAgon Rock ’n’ roll bingo, 8pm
urbAn orcHArd Old-time music, 7pm
blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Mark Bumgarner (Americana), 7pm
Largest Selection of Craft Beer on Tap • 8 Wines
AsHeville breWing co. Latin Night (flamenco), 8pm
cATAWbA breWing souTH slope Low Down Sires (Dixie traditional jazz), 5pm
blAck mounTAin Ale House Trivia, 7pm
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lAzy diAmond Classic Rock ’n Roll Karaoke, 10pm
oddiTorium Odd comedy night, 9pm
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creekside TApHouse Old School Low Down Blues Tues. w/ Matt Walsh, 6pm croW & quill Champagne Wilson & The French 75 (rowdy, New Orleans style jazz), 10pm dArk ciTy deli Ping Pong Tournament, 6pm double croWn Honky-Tonk, Cajun, and Western w/ DJ Brody Hunt, 10pm good sTuFF Old time-y night, 6:30pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern Slick Rick The Ruler w/ Foul Mouth Jerk and Gus Cutty & Big Dreek (hip hop), 9pm HigHlAnd breWing compAny Dr. Brown’s Team Trivia, 6pm iron Horse sTATion Open mic, 6pm isis resTAurAnT And music HAll Tuesday bluegrass sessions, 7:30pm
TAllgAry’s AT Four college Jam night, 9pm THe block oFF bilTmore Jazz-n-Justice Tuesday w/ Kris Gruda (experimental, funk-rock, benefit for Center for Participatory Change), 7:30pm THe moTHligHT Greaver w/ Youth League, Kortriba & Artificial Oceans (emotive hardcore), 9pm THe pHoenix Open mic, 8pm THe sociAl lounge Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10pm Timo’s House Video Game Tournament, 8pm ToWn pump Shift the Paradigm (indie rock duo), 9pm TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues Funk & jazz jam w/ Pauly Juhl, 8:30pm urbAn orcHArd Billy Litz (Americana, singer-songwriter), 7pm WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin Irish sessions & open mic, 6:30pm Wild Wing cAFe souTH Tuesday bluegrass, 6pm Trivia w/ Kelilyn, 8:30pm
WednesdAy, june 1 185 king sTreeT Vinyl Night, 7pm 550 TAvern & grille Bike Night, 6pm karaoke, 9pm AlTAmonT breWing compAny Blues Night w/ Gary Segal (blues), 6pm
grind cAFe Trivia night, 7pm HigHlAnd breWing compAny Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul), 5:30pm isis resTAurAnT And music HAll An evening w/ Jerry Castle (“cosmic Americana”), 7pm jAck oF THe Wood pub Old-time session, 5pm lAzy diAmond Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10pm lobsTer TrAp Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet), 6:30pm mounTAin mojo coFFeeHouse Open mic, 6:30pm noble kAvA Open mic w/ Caleb Beissert, 9pm o.Henry’s/THe underground “Take the Cake” Karaoke, 10pm oFF THe WAgon Piano show, 9pm olive or TWisT Swing dance lesson w/ Bobby Wood, 7:30pm 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock), 8pm one sTop deli & bAr Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7pm oskAr blues breWery Justin Payne (folk), 6pm pulp TRiG’s SKRT OFF w/ Them Bands in Concert (hip hop, electronic), 9pm room ix Fuego: Latin night, 9pm scully’s Sons of Ralph (bluegrass), 6pm sly grog lounge Sound Station open mic (musicians of all backgrounds & skills), 7:30pm Cards Against Humanity Game Night, 10pm sol bAr neW mounTAin ADBC presents Axiom Wednesdays (drum ’n’ bass), 9pm
TAllgAry’s AT Four college Open mic & jam, 7pm Wu-Wednesdays (’90s hip-hop experience), 9pm THe joinT nexT door Bluegrass jam, 8pm THe millroom Flamenco nights w/ Juan Benavides Group, 9pm THe mocking croW Open Mic, 8am THe moTHligHT Horse Lords w/ Cloud Becomes Your Hand & MANAS (rock, experimental), 9:30pm THe pHoenix Jazz night, 8pm THe sociAl lounge Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10pm THe souTHern Disclaimer Comedy open mic, 9pm Timo’s House TOUCH Samadhi Psychedelic Wednesdays (electronic), 9pm ToWn pump Open mic w/ Billy Presnell, 10pm TrAilHeAd resTAurAnT And bAr Acoustic jam w/ Kevin Scanlon & Andrew Brophy (bluegrass, old-time, Americana), 6pm TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues Blues & soul jam w/ Al Coffee & Da Grind, 8:30pm
THursdAy, june 2 AlTAmonT breWing compAny Gretchen Witt, Paige Albritton & Elspeth Trembly (folk, soul), 9pm AlTAmonT THeATre Reed Turchi & The Caterwauls w/ Nive and the Deer Children (groove, funk, blues), 8pm bArley’s TAproom AMC Jazz Jam, 9pm creekside TApHouse Singer-songwriter night w/ Riyen Roots, 8pm double croWn Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10pm elAine’s dueling piAno bAr Dueling Pianos, 9pm FrencH broAd breWery Matt A. Foster (banjo blues), 6pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern Morgan Geer’s Drunken Prayer w/ The Good Old Boyz (“druggy spirituals, reluctant pop, country”), 9pm isis resTAurAnT And music HAll An Evening w/ The Danberrys (bluegrass, blues), 7pm jAck oF THe Wood pub Bluegrass jam, 7pm
mArkeT plAce Ben Hovey (dub jazz, beats), 7pm n.c. ArboreTum Roots and Dore (blues), 6pm o.Henry’s/THe underground Game Night, 9pm Drag Show, 12:30am oFF THe WAgon Dueling pianos, 9pm ole sHAkey’s Phantom Pantone (electronic), 10pm
AsHeville music HAll Travers Brothership album release party (alt-rock, soul, funk), 9pm ATHenA’s club Dave Blair (folk, funk, acoustic), 7pm DJ Shy Guy, 10pm
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blue mounTAin pizzA & breW pub Acoustic Swing, 7pm
5/28 sat
one sTop deli & bAr Streaming Thursdays (live concert showings), 6pm orAnge peel An evening w/ Buckethead (heavy metal, avant-garde, funk), 9pm
cork & keg The Gypsy Swingers (jazz, Latin, bossa nova), 8:30pm
pisgAH breWing compAny Soja w/ Allen Stone (roots, rock, reggae), 8pm
double croWn DJ Greg Cartwright (garage & soul obscurities), 10pm
purple onion cAFe Sam Pacetti (folk, instrumental, roots), 7:30pm
elAine’s dueling piAno bAr Dueling Pianos, 9pm
room ix Throwback Thursdays (all vinyl set), 9pm scAndAls nigHTclub DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm spring creek TAvern Open Mic, 6pm TAllgAry’s AT Four college Open jam night w/ Jonathan Santos, 7pm THe block oFF bilTmore Open mic night w/ Jonathon Santos, 7:30pm THe imperiAl liFe The Roaring Lions (jazz), 7pm THe moTHligHT Tengger Calvary (Mongolian heavy metal), 9pm Timo’s House Thursday Request Live w/ Franco Nino, 9pm TrAilHeAd resTAurAnT And bAr Open Cajun & swing jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm TressA’s doWnToWn jAzz And blues Jesse Barry & Friends (blues, soul), 9pm TWisTed lAurel Karaoke, 8pm WHiTe Horse blAck mounTAin The David Benedict Band w/ Nora Garver & Julia Weatherford (bluegrass, old-time, Celtic), 7:30pm
FridAy, june 3 185 king sTreeT Blues & Barbecue Festival, 4pm
lAzy diAmond Heavy Night w/ DJ Butch, 10pm
550 TAvern & grille Smoke ’n Mirrors (Southern rock, blues), 9pm
lobsTer TrAp Hank Bones (“The man of 1,000 songs”), 6:30pm
AlTAmonT breWing compAny Phuncle Sam (Dead covers), 9:30pm
w/ hammer fight, bitter resolve, shallows
ben’s Tune-up Woody Wood & the Asheville Family Band (acoustic, folk, rock), 7pm
brevArd music cenTer Brevard Blues & BBQ Festival w/ Bettye Lavette, The Blind Boys of Alabama, John Nemeth, Nikki Hill, Rick Rushing and The Blues Strangers, Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats & more, 4pm
olive or TWisT 42nd Street Band (jazz), 8pm
5/25 wed valient thorr
FrencH broAd breWery Rinaldi the Flying Circus (rock, blues), 6pm good sTuFF Shake It Like a Caveman (rock), 9pm grey eAgle music HAll & TAvern Von Grey w/ Shannon Labrie (indie, rock), 8pm isis resTAurAnT And music HAll An Evening w/ John Gorka (acoustic, Americana, folk), 7:30pm jAck oF THe Wood pub Woody Pines (roots, ragtime, country blues), 9pm jerusAlem gArden Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7pm lAzy diAmond Totes Dope Tite Sick Jams w/ (ya boy) DJ Hot Noodle, 10pm lobsTer TrAp Calico Moon (Americana), 6:30pm mAggie b’s Wine & speciAlTy sTore Maggie B’s 9 Year Anniversary Party (bluegrass), 5:30pm mArkeT plAce The Sean Mason Trio (groove, jazz, funk), 7pm o.Henry’s/THe underground Drag Show, 12:30am oFF THe WAgon Dueling pianos, 9pm olive or TWisT Live dance, 8pm one sTop deli & bAr Free Dead Fridays w/ members of Phuncle Sam (jam), 5pm Digg (funk, rock), 10pm orAnge peel Joker (dubstep, electronica, grime), 9pm pisgAH breWing compAny Lake Street Dive w/ Holy Ghost Tent Revival & Dead 27s (Motown, soul), 8pm
son lux
w/ xenia rubinos
amnesis
w/ jynzo, verse vica, art of war
5/31 tueF greaver
w/ youth league, kortriba, artifical oceans
6/1 wed
horse lords
w/ cloud becomes your hand, manas
6/2 thuF tennger cavalry(mongolian folk metal) 6/3 fri
shantih shantih
w/ impossible vacation, the cannonball jars
6/6 monFwei zhongle
w/ library of babel, difference clouds
free!
6/7 tue waxahatchee
w/ allison crutchfield
Details for all shows can be found at
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SUNDAY, MAY 29 Doors open at 8 Show at 8:30 Tickets $15 in adv $17 day of
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CRANkY HANkE REVIEWS & LISTINGS by Ken HanKe, Justin soutHer & scott douglas
HHHHH = pick of the week
Chloë Sevigny and Kate Beckinsale in love and Friendship,Whit Stillman’s sparkling and very funny take on Jane Austen’s novella, lady susan.
Love & Friendship HHHHH
DiREctoR: Whit stillman PLAYERS: Kate beckinsale, chloë sevigny, morfydd clark, Xavier samuel, emma greenwell, Justin edwards, tom bennett, stephen Fry coMEDY oF (not nEcESSARiLY GooD) MAnnERS rated pg tHE StoRY: an 18th-century widow must use her wiles to navigate english society of that time — and her wiles are up to the task. tHE LoWDoWn: Whit stillman’s take on Jane austen’s lady susan is a five-star delight — a deliciously droll one with more than a little bite
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to it. Funny, clever and oh-so-civilized (on the surface, at least). High on the list of must-see 2016 films is Whit Stillman’s Love & Friendship — a movie I liked a lot on one viewing but fell in love with on the second. Where Joe Wright took some of the starchiness out of Jane Austen with his Pride & Prejudice (2005), Stillman’s adaptation of Lady Susan, Austen’s posthumously published novella, brings in extra starch to make the comings and goings and frettings and plottings and pompous posturing just that much more comic and affected. It is Austen — reasonably at least — with a touch of Oscar Wilde and full-on Whit Stillman. Funny, appeal-
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ing, civilized — and fully aware of the artifice holding it all together. This may be a late 18th-century period piece — and a flawlessly achieved one — but it fits very smoothly into Stillman’s heavily-mannered oeuvre, where people are casually absurd and cling to traditions of a past they never actually knew. The distance between Kate Beckinsale’s scheming Lady Susan Verning and Greta Gerwig’s affected Violet in Damsels in Distress (2011) isn’t that far, while the difference between Tom Bennett’s Sir Thomas Martin and the dimmer frat boys in that earlier film is nonexistent. The film begins with the widowed Lady Susan being sent packing (with the strains of Henry Purcell’s “Funeral March for Queen Mary” on the soundtrack to heighten the overt dramatics) from a stately English home where it appears she was a little too familiar with the lord of the manor to suit his wife. But Lady Susan is not one to be so easily deterred and takes herself to her in-laws’ country estate. Her sister-in-law, Catherine DeCourcy Vernon (Emma Greenwell), is hesitant because, as younger brother Reginald DeCourcy tactlessly puts it, Lady Susan is “the biggest flirt in England.” But head-of-the-house Charles Vernon (Justin Edwards) is adamant that they must offer shelter to his late brother’s wife. And so it begins. Of course, Reginald is dead right about Lady Susan — and he’s also the first to fall prey to her charms, something that horrifies his parents. Their disapproval is not Lady Susan’s first concern, however, since her daughter, Frederica (Morfydd Clark), arrives in a state of despair. (“She’s had no tea — could be a lack of nourishment,” opines Charles Vernon.) Frederica has run away from school and is being pursued by a moneyed dolt of a suitor, the aforementioned Sir James Martin (identified in one of the film’s droll titles as “her unintended”). Sir James is ... well, invincibly stupid, debating things like the “Twelve Commandments” (and is delighted to learn that God seems to have knocked them down to 10). At least he recog-
nizes (sort of) his limitations, admitting at one point, “I realize I was in mistake and now stand corrected. Happens quite a lot.” To Lady Susan, though, he’d be a good match for Frederica and would get her out of the way. This is only the tip of the iceberg in the film’s many twists, turns and Lady Susan’s plottings — many of which could be considered self-protective, which is perhaps essential for a woman in 18thcentury England. In any case, it’s obvious Stillman admires her gall, tenacity, pragmatism and endless invention (more so than Ms. Austen did, perhaps). And it’s hard not to admire a woman who remarks to her American friend Alicia (Chloë Sevigny) that said friend’s choice of husbands (Stephen Fry) was illadvised: “What a mistake you made marrying Mr. Johnson — too old to be governable, too young to die.” There’s a flurry of exchanged letters carried by harried servants who sometimes know too much, many machinations and more than a few amusingly convenient coincidences — all leading to something like a happy ending. Well, it’s an ending that leaves most of the characters satisfied, but it is not one where you are apt say that virtue has been rewarded, though perhaps in the world of Love & Friendship it has. Regardless, this is an unalloyed delight from start to finish. Rated PG for some thematic elements. Starts Friday at Carolina Cinemark and Fine Arts Theatre. reviewed by Ken HanKe KHanKe@mountainx.com
Angry Birds HH
DIRECTOR: Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly PLAYERS: (Voices) Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader ANIMATED COMEDY RATED PG THE STORY: After being pillaged by marauding pigs, a colony of birds sets out to get their revenge. THE LOWDOWN: While a handsome-looking animated film, there’s not much here beyond some slapstick and a thin, pointless plot, even by cartoon standards. I’m not surprised that the smartphone video game app Angry Birds became such a cultural phenomenon (it is, with a thousand-yard stare, that I remember the heyday of Tetris), even as it lurched out into the world of t-shirts and lunchboxes. What is strange to me, however, is that now — a half-decade after its popularity blossomed — someone decided it was time for an Angry Birds movie. Movies entail at least a smidgen of plot and characterization (except for an existential, Bela Tarrdirected Angry Birds, perhaps), and this game is a property that’s never needed that and doesn’t require it. No one’s playing Angry Birds for the Dostoyevskian themes, and I’m not sure who’s asking for an origin story for a game that’s about (you guessed it) birds who are angry. Yet, here we are, because Americans have spoken for five years now. And they love some pissed-off fowl, enough so that there’s a market for — and a dime to be made from — this film. But that still doesn’t solve the sheer superfluousness of an Angry Birds movie, at least from the point of view of building an origin story and personalities around a video game where the entire premise is shooting exploding birds at things. Presumably, anything can be made into a good movie with the right talent behind it, but Angry Birds, from its inception, is obviously more concerned about box office than quality. There’s a lot of money dumped into the visual style of the animation, which is honestly welcome since the look of the film is really its highlight (though in this day and age of technology, this is an expectation). The same can’t be said for the material these visuals are built upon. The plot, considering its source material, is serviceable. Red (Jason Sudeikis) is a bird with anger issues, something that causes few to take him seriously. This all changes when Red’s island is pillaged by a
boatload of green pigs who quickly dart off. Mad as hell and not taking it anymore, Red and his cohorts decide to follow the pigs to their home and take back what is theirs, simulating the video game to an extent, but with more plot and less interactivity. Beyond this, the film has a lot of the same problems as other modern animated films, falling backwards into smarminess, slapstick (no surprise in this case, of course) and an unfortunate shrillness that’s expected coming from this particular source material. No, I’m not expecting deep, emotional resonance nor some grand comedic masterpiece here, though some modicum of either would be nice. Even the somewhat recognizable glut of comedians on the voice talent roster does little since they’re slapped onto the film with little chance to do much, making the Angry Birds movie feel as much like a piece of merchandise as one of the aforementioned t-shirts and lunchboxes. Rated PG for rude humor and action. Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande. reviewed by Justin Souther jsouther@mountainx.com
Elstree 1976 HHHH DIRECTOR: Jon Spira PLAYERS: David Prowse, Jeremy Bulloch, Angus MacInnes, Paul Blake, Derek Lyons, Garrick Hagon, John Chapman, Laurie Goode, Pam Rose DOCUMENTARY RATED NR THE STORY: An in-depth look at the background actors who performed in the original Star Wars trilogy and how their connection with one of the most successful properties in film history continues to affect their lives. THE LOWDOWN: While probably only essential viewing for the Star Wars completist, Elstree 1976 is an engaging look at the men and women you might never have noticed around the margins of a film you’ve likely seen dozens of times.
Elstree 1976 fills an interesting niche as a documentary, one that many Star Wars fans may not have realized was missing from their engagement with the films so many have obsessed over. Following the course of oral histories presented by the actors and actresses who played less-notable roles in the original trilogy, Elstree finds the human core behind what has become a monolithic behemoth of financial enrichment for George Lucas and Disney — as well as a topic of fixation for hordes of obsessive fans. Some might find the level of attention afforded to background actors tedious at times. But, if you’re the type of fan who has ever wondered what Boba Fett really looked like under the helmet or whether or not he got along with the guys who played the X-Wing pilots, Elstree 1976 is the movie you’ve been waiting for. Although Elstree takes its time getting started — the actors recount their personal histories for about 20 minutes before Star Wars is ever mentioned — the context it establishes provides a fascinating new layer of analysis for a series of movies that would seem to have already been examined in every way imaginable. That the film is able to contribute anything novel to the mythos surrounding this multibillion dollar series is something of an accomplishment in itself. The film’s greatest value, however, lies in the extent to which it humanizes the actors who were an essential, yet long-neglected, aspect of these films, and in the way it explains the mixed blessing the experience has proven for many of those involved. It is this capacity to invite the audience to identify with the extras (or “supporting artists,” as one defines his involvement) that makes Elstree so compelling. It is certainly far easier to overlook the contributions that these men and women made to the history of the Star Wars saga than to consider that the Stormtrooper who bumped his head walking down the corridors of the Death Star has had to defend his identity against usurpers for the last forty years. These are the men and women selling autographs at convention tables, their careers defined not by their turns starring in Shakespearean stage adaptations but by a few days on a soundstage in a brightly colored latex mask. This is a film less concerned with the debate over whether or not Han shot first and more interested in why the smoke emanating from Greedo’s costume looked so realistic (the effects crew blew up a dummy dressed in the actor’s wardrobe and
T HE AT E R L I STIN GS Friday, MAY 27 Thursday, jUNE 2 Due to possible scheduling changes, moviegoers may want to confirm showtimes with theaters.
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. (254-1281) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13) 12:00 (Sat-Sun only(, 3:30, 7:00, 10:15
Carmike Cinema 10 (298-4452) Carolina Cinemark (274-9500) Alice Through the Looking Glass 3D (PG) 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 Alice Through the Looking Glass 2D (PG) 10:55, 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35 The Angry Birds Movie 2D (PG) 12:00,12:25, 2:35, 2:50, 5:10, 5:15, 7:40, 7:45, 10:20 A Bigger Splash (R) 10:35, 1:30, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 Captain America: Civil War 2D (PG-13) 12:30, 3:50, 7:10,10:30 The Jungle Book 2D (PG) 10:40, 1:25, 4:05, 7:00, 9:45 Love & Friendship (PG) 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55 The Meddler (PG-13) 10:30 Money Monster (R) 9:50 Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (R) 10:30, 12:20, 12:55, 2:45, 3:20, 5:10, 5:45, 7:35, 8:10, 10:00, 10:40 The Nice Guys (R) 10:55, 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 X-Men: Apocalypse 3D (PG-13) 11:10, 2:25, 5:40, 8:55 X-Men: Apocalypse 2D (PG-13) 11:50, 12:50, 3:05, 4:05, 6:20, 7:20, 9:45, 10:35
Co-ed Cinema Brevard (883-2200) X-Men: Apocalypse (PG13) 12:30, 4:00, 7:30
Epic of Hendersonville (6931146) Fine Arts Theatre (232-1536) Love & Friendship (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show Fri-Sat 9:00 The Man Who Knew Infinity (PG-13) 4:20 Sing Street (PG-13) 1:20, 7:20, Late show Fri-Sat 9:30
Flatrock Cinema (697-2463) (R) The Meddler (PG-13) 4:00 , 7:00 (Fri, Sat, Tue, Wed, Thu) 1:00, 4:00 (Sun)
Grail Moviehouse (239-9932) Elstree 1976 (NR) Fri, Tue, Thu: 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 Sat, Sun, Mon: 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 Wed: 7:20, 9:30 High-Rise (R) Fri, Tue, Thu: 4:45. 7:10, 9:35 Sat, Sun, Mon: 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 Wed: 7:10, 9:35 The Jerk (R) Fri: 4:55, 7:05, 9:15 Sat, Sun, Mon: 2:45, 4:55, 7:05, 9:15 Tue, Thu: 4:50 Wed: 7:05, 9:15
Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298) United Artists Beaucatcher (298-1234)
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movies with the actors discussing the emotional significance of the action figures that depict the characters they portrayed, and this sequence is possibly the best microcosmic representation of what this film is and why it exists. The performers highlighted in Elstree 1976 have led full and interesting lives, but their epitaphs are likely to focus primarily on a low-budget science fiction movie shot on a backlot in the ’70s. Elstree 1976 is far more affecting than it would seem to have any right to be, and many devoted Star Wars fans will find themselves considering the films from a new perspective by the film’s end. Even those viewers with a life-long history of debating and dissecting the Star Wars movies will find these actors’ stories fill in long-overlooked blanks or provide explanatory details that almost incomprehensibly enhance the experience of a 40-year-old film. While it’s likely that young children experiencing the original Star Wars movies for the first time might not find much value in the ramblings of elderly actors, those of us who have reexamined these films from seemingly every imaginable angle will find a new viewing position facilitated by this heartfelt paean to a galaxy far, far away. Starts Friday at Grail Moviehouse. reviewed by Scott Douglas jsdouglas22@gmail.com
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising HH
DIRECTOR: Nicholas Stoller PLAYERS: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ike Barinholtz, Dave Franco RAUNCH-COM RATED R THE STORY: Young parents, recently plagued by the ingress of a hardplaying frat into their idyllic suburban lives, now see their house sale threatened by a sorority intent on sticking it to The Man (and men
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in general) when they take over the neighboring domicile. THE LOWDOWN: If you liked the first film, you’ll probably like the sequel. But, if you liked the first film, you’d probably rather save your money for amusements other than seeing this one in theaters — and would be just as well served by waiting for it to come to streaming outlets. As far as pointless retreads go, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising at least takes a stab at becoming something more substantial than its predecessor. That it fails to do so can be largely laid at the feet of its five (!) credited writers and the same lackluster director as the first installment, along with a uniformly uninspired revisitation of the same jokes that landed (or didn’t, depending on your assessment) the last time around. While it might engender a few legitimate laughs along the way, Neighbors 2 lacks the verve and novelty of the original. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to avoid comparisons to the first film. Neighbors 2 is essentially the same movie, with the exception of a gender-swap that impacts the story far less than you might expect. This film substitutes a sorority for a fraternity, and feminist themes for its predecessor’s focus on the struggles of entering early adulthood — but the story remains largely unchanged. It should be admirable that Neighbors 2 devotes attention to such problems as sexual assault on college campuses and our society’s continued insistence on curtailing autonomy and independence for women. However, the interminably stupid script hobbles any chance this story may have had for achieving significance beyond the standard raunch-com. To say that the script is lazy is an extreme understatement. Just exactly why this movie, which is rehashing a story that was told beat-for-beat two years ago, needed to burn so much exposition to re-establish characters from the last film — but who barely appear in this one — has continued to escape me long after the credits rolled. Nicholas Stoller’s direction is as tepid and lifeless as ever, producing a film that looks rushed and cheap. Extensive edits (excising story beats now apparent by their conspicuous absence) have done Neighbors 2 no favors. Scenes present in the trailer are nowhere to be found. The narrative, perfunctory as it is, seems to have sacrificed space that should’ve been occupied by connective story tissue in favor of excessive improvisation and a few notable, but extraneous, cameos. The sad truth of the matter is those cameos are often far more interesting than the central cast. Kelsey Grammer’s turn as Chloë Grace Moretz’s emptynest afflicted father is a highlight, as is
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Hannibal Buress’ brief revisitation of the deranged police officer he portrayed in the first film. That these actors are relegated to one scene apiece is particularly unfortunate, especially since Rogen and Byrne’s characters, who were at least awkwardly likable last go-round, seem utterly reprehensible here. Moretz may well be the perfect replacement for Zac Efron as the film’s personification of disaffected adolescent anarchy, but this is only because her generally flat effect and lack of emotional range so closely reflect Efron’s limited palette. (I might have assumed this vacuity to be an intentional choice on the part of the actress had I not also seen her performance in The 5th Wave.) Efron is certainly much more effective returning to his role as the lout than he was as the overly serious stick-inthe-mud he played in Dirty Grandpa. But his character has been deprived of what little nuance the first Neighbors picture might have granted him and is presented here as a one-note-joke, existing only to forward the plot rather than for any character-driven contribution to context. When Zac Efron’s abs can be considered the most well-defined character in a given film, that film has issues. Can one really consider a movie to be feminist in its aims when all it’s done is replace dildo jokes with bloody tampon jokes? Probably not, especially when that movie still manages to find room to squeeze in the dildo jokes anyway. My assessment may have been more positive had I screened the film with a more receptive audience. But there’s no escaping the fact that Neighbors 2 feels less like the essential progeny of its predecessor and more like some financially necessitated abomination a sadistic editor cobbled together from the constituent pieces of the first film. No amount of hastily grafted sociological subtext can redeem the unnatural existence of a film that should not be. But, hey, pot jokes and Zac Efron’s cartoonishly elongated testicles? Who doesn’t want to see that? Other than me, of course. Rated R for crude sexual content including brief graphic nudity, language throughout, drug use and teen partying. Playing at Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, UA Beaucatcher. reviewed by Scott Douglas jsdouglas22@gmail.com
The Nice Guys HHHHS
DIRECTOR: Shane Black PLAYERS: Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Yaya DaCosta, Kim Basinger ACTION COMEDY MYSTERY RATED R THE STORY: A mismatched pair of unscrupulous private detectives find themselves embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy in 1977 Los Angeles. THE LOWDOWN: Rude, raunchy, violent and very funny action-comedymystery with two great leads and a surprisingly terrific newcomer. Not for the easily offended, however. It’s not exactly the end-all-be-all of dark, irreverent action comedies, but that doesn’t keep Shane Black’s The Nice Guys from being a good deal of very R-rated fun. Yes, a lot of that is thanks to the odd-couple pairing of Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, but there’s more credit to spread around. That’s obvious from the very start, when this 1977-set movie opens with a period-correct Warner Bros. logo. Care has been taken — to the era, if not the exact year — and it pays off. Hell, even the Nancy Drew books on the shelves in Gosling’s daughter’s bedroom have the right spines for that era. At the same time, it’s the kind of period detail that plays on the advantage of our hindsight concerning the changes 40 years will make. All in all, I’d call it good unwholesome fun — with a wayward generous heart. The 1977 setting seems to have been chosen in part because The Nice Guys feels like a movie that was made then — certainly more than it feels like it was made in 2016. It clearly recalls such 1970s fare as The Long Goodbye (1973)and Chinatown (1974), as well as such largely forgotten titles as Busting (1974) and 1978’s The Big Fix, which featured Richard Dreyfuss as a stoner private eye with a cast on his arm just like Gosling has here — something unlikely to be coincidental. But The Nice Guys rarely channels a specific film (it resembles Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice from 2015, also a 1970 period piece). Rather, it taps into the feel of a time and type of movie. There’s a hint of the drive-in about it and maybe even a whiff of exploitation. And that’s as it should be. Crowe plays Jackson Healy, a worldweary (maybe just plain weary), outof-shape not-quite-a-PI who is rarely seen without his tacky blue leather (or maybe Naugahyde) jacket and whose specialty is “punishing” people for a fee. In other words, he gets paid to beat up people — and he likes it. It is on one of these assignments that he meets
M o viE S (and beats) Holland March (Gosling), a real, but neither honest, smart nor successful, PI. Jackson has been sent to “persuade” Holland to stop pursuing his latest case, Amelia Kuttner (Margaret Qualley), which he does by way of a severe beating and a broken arm. Naturally, this extreme form of “meet-cute” will lead to a bickering partnership between the two when it turns out that Healy’s in bad with some out-of-town bad guys for knowing Amelia, who has disappeared. This is where the story gets into complications that would do Raymond Chandler proud, tying together the death of a porn star, a conspiracy by the automotive industry, a missing porn movie and more corruption than can be easily processed. And that’s just fine. It’s the way this sort of thing should play, and it forms a solid — if spectacularly convoluted — structure on which to hang a breathless series of gags and legitimate thrills involving our mismatched heroes (or what passes for heroes here). It nearly all works, from such over-the-stop shtick as Gosling screaming like a small child when faced with danger to the movie’s attempts to deepen these disreputable characters. Plus, The Nice Guys has a secret weapon in Angourie Rice as Holly March, the barely teenage daughter of Holland. The character is smarter than either of the adults and is given a pivotal (albeit slightly accidental) role in the film’s rather too protracted climax. A lot of her material is grounded in her being older than her years, which is perhaps not unexpected with a father who is unfazed by her talking about anal sex but insists on critiquing her use of English. Rice is excellent in the role, providing the leads with exceptional support and, yes, humanizing their characters. In lesser hands, that last could have been cloying. It’s unlikely that The Nice Guys is ever going to make it onto a list of great films, but it’s hard to deny it’s an enjoyably wild ride with two — no, make that three — great drivers taking turns at the wheel. There are some things that don’t entirely add up in the plot (and there’s no way you can splice a seemingly 16mm film into a 35mm movie), but they’re not the sort of thing you’re apt to worry about here. Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity, language and brief drug use. Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande. reviewed by Ken HanKe KHanKe@ mountainx.com
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Australia HHHHS DIRECTOR: Baz Luhrmann PLAYERS: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Brandon Walters, David Wenham, Bryan Brown, David Gulpilil ROMANTIC EPIC Rated PG-13 Baz Luhrmann’s follow-up to Moulin Rouge! (2001), Australia (2008), was a hugely expensive flop — big enough that Luhrmann and his friend Nicole Kidman decided maybe it would better if they didn’t work together again. The truth is that it’s big, a bit dumb, utterly fantasticated and completely romanticized. It’s also kind of wonderful. Whether or not Australia is a great film, it is one hell of a movie. I say that as a compliment. I also note that it’s old-fashioned — and that, too, is a compliment. The word “epic” gets tossed around these days with alarming frequency to describe every effects-driven, big-budget behemoth that lumbers into town. It also gets used as a barometer of quality, which is even more absurd. Cecil B. DeMille’s movies were largely epics. They were also largely bad (camp value notwithstanding). Australia truly is an epic (see the poster above) — and in a good way. In fact, it’s an epic in several good ways. It has the kind of sweep and wide-ranging geographical sense of an epic. The story and the characters are all larger than life. The scope of its ambition knows no bounds. It trades in the same kind of heightened romanticism as Moulin Rouge!, with all that implies. There’s an innocence about both — a lack of cynicism and irony — that’s refreshing in modern film. Luhrmann’s worldview has a charming simplicity to it that somehow transcends itself to reveal less simple themes, rendering them marvelously lucid by not intellectualizing them. And Luhrmann puts forth his ideas in a straightforward manner (even if his style isn’t). The Hendersonville Film Society will show Australia Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.
Marketa Lazarová HHHH DIRECTOR: Frantisek Vlácil PLAYERS: Magda Vásáryová, Josef Kemr, Nada Hejna, Jaroslav Moucka, Frantisek Velecký DRAMA Rated NR I have read that, in a 1998 survey of Czech critics, Frantisek Vlácil’s Marketa Lazarová (1967) was voted the greatest Czech film ever made. Setting aside the questions of how many Czech critics there are and just how much competition there is for that accolade (oh, I’ll get mail for that), I have to say that I simply don’t “get it.” Indeed, I find the film itself verging on the incomprehensible and — at 158 minutes — one tough slog. That said, I freely concede that it is a visually stunning work. Its widescreen compositions are invariably striking, and Vlácil’s technical mastery is without question — hence the four-star rating. But the story of a feud between two 13th-century clans, one Christian and one pagan, with the title character at its center didn’t do much for me. I’ve seen it compared to Seven Samurai (1954), Andrei Rublev (1966) and The Seventh Seal (1957), but I don’t see much connection with those. As drama, it simply didn’t connect with me on any level, but I’m not writing it off or saying it’s bad — merely, that it’s not for me. Those with a strong interest in Eastern European film may well feel differently. And, visually, it is indeed something to see. Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Marketa Lazarová Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 828-273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com
My Man Godfrey HHHHH DIRECTOR: Gregory La Cava PLAYERS: William Powell, Carole Lombard, Eugene Pallette, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick, Jean Dixon, Mischa Auer, Alan Dinehart SCREWBALL COMEDY Rated NR The Asheville Film Society kicks off its debut at the Grail Moviehouse with Gregory La Cava’s My Man Godfrey (1936), one of the essential “screwball” comedies. It may even be the essential one. From its glossy credits (probably the most striking title design of the decade) onward, it’s a slick, rich-looking production (despite its Depressionera setting) taking place in that movie-world version of New York that everyone just wished really existed. And, of course, it’s almost entirely populated by engaging, amusing characters ranging from the mildly eccentric to the outright nuts. What better arena in which to play out a romance between a dizzy society girl (Carole Lombard) and the “forgotten man” (William Powell) she “rescued” (as part of a high-society scavenger hunt) from a packing case in the city dump and turned into the family butler? The Asheville Film Society will screen My Man Godfrey Tuesday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grail Moviehouse, hosted by Xpress movie critic Ken Hanke.
The Face at the Window HHHHS DIRECTOR: George King PLAYERS: Tod Slaughter, Marjorie Taylor, John Warwick, Leonard Henry, Robert Adair, Wallace Evennett HORROR Rated NR The classic barnstorming melodrama The Face at the Window (1939) makes for what is probably the best of Tod Slaughter’s horror output. Who is Tod Slaughter? He was England’s answer to both Karloff and Lugosi — an enjoyably shameless ham who positively reveled in both his transparent, mustache-twirling villainy and his unabashed lechery. There was never anyone like him — nor does it seem likely there ever will be. This is wild and woolly bloodstained fun of a kind that realizes how melodramatic the whole thing is, yet manages to retain its horror content. If you dare to learn the secret of the Face at the Window, here is your chance! The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen The Face at the Window Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grail Moviehouse, hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Scott Douglas.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Yes, the precursor is probably Tim Burton’s most disliked movie. No, Burton didn’t return to direct this one. But, hey, Alice in Wonderland grossed over a billion dollars, so a sequel was inevitable — one that supposedly answers questions you never asked. This is it. (pg)
A Bigger Splash
This reteams director Luca Guadagnino with Tilda Swinton — his I Am Love star. It’s the kind of film that usually gets a local press screening (and probably should have), but didn’t. Why? No clue. It certainly wasn’t bad reviews — it has 103 positive reviews against 12 negatives. Here’s what the studio says, “In A Bigger Splash, rock legend Marianne Lane (Tilda Swinton) is recuperating on the volcanic island of Pantelleria with her partner Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts) when iconoclast record producer and old flame Harry (Ralph Fiennes) unexpectedly arrives with his daughter Penelope (Dakota Johnson) and interrupts their holiday, bringing with him an A-bomb blast of nostalgia from which there can be no rescue. A Bigger Splash is a sensuous portrait of desire, jealousy and rock and roll, under the Mediterranean sun.” (r)
High-Rise
Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise also should have been screened, but it was added too late for that to happen. Its early reviews are mixed, but it sounds intriguing: “High-Rise stars Tom Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing quickly settles into high society life and meets the building’s eccentric tenants: Charlotte (Sienna Miller), his upstairs neighbor and [a] bohemian single mother; Wilder (Luke Evans), a charismatic documentarian who lives with his pregnant wife, Helen (Elisabeth Moss); and Mr. Royal (Jeremy Irons), the enigmatic architect who designed the building. Life seems like paradise to the solitude-seeking Laing. But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble and the building becomes a battlefield in a literal class war.” (r)
Love & Friendship
See review in “Cranky Hanke”
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See Scott Douglas’ review in “Cranky Hanke”
X-Men Apocalypse
Interestingly, Bryan Singer’s X-Men Apocalypse — the sure to be Next Big Thing — has been getting unusually rough handling by the critics, who are split evenly on it. It hardly matters. You already know if you’re going to see it. (pg-13)
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barrows and others. Free and open to the public. mechanicaleyecinema.org • Asheville School of Film’s series of film history and appreciation seminars continues Friday, June 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Film historian frank thompson will lead an in-depth discussion on the works of orson welles. The cost of the seminar is a reduced $20, and attendees are encouraged to preregister through the ASoF website. Sign-ups are also open for the eight-week “Screenwriting 101” course taught by local film scribe andrew shearer. The award-winning screenwriter will guide students through the process of the art form, applicable to both feature screenplays and short scripts. The class will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., starting June 7 (omitting the week of July 4). The course costs $525. ashevilleschooloffilm.com • The Fine Arts Theatre’s May 11 screening of Thunder Road was so popular that an encore presentation has been set for Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Special guest speaker michael gouge, lecturer of mass communication at UNC Asheville, will return as well. Tickets are $8 and available online and at the theater’s box office. fineartstheatre.com X
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f r e e W i l l A s t r o l o g Y - by rob brezny Aries (march 21-April 19): To convey the best strategy for you to employ in the coming weeks, I have drawn inspiration from a set of instructions composed by aphorist Alex Stein: Scribble, scribble, erase. Scribble, erase, scribble. Scribble, scribble, scribble, scribble. Erase, erase, erase. Scribble, erase. Keep what's left. In other words, Aries, you have a mandate to be innocently empirical, robustly experimental, and cheerfully improvisational -- with the understanding that you must also balance your fun with ruthless editing. TAurus (April 20-may 20): "One must think like a hero to behave like a merely decent human being," wrote Taurus memoirist May Sarton. That's a dauntingly high standard to live up to, but for the foreseeable future it's important that you try. In the coming weeks, you will need to maintain a heroic level of potency and excellence if you hope to keep your dreams on track and your integrity intact. Luckily, you will have an extraordinary potential to do just that. But you'll have to work hard to fulfill the potential -- as hard as a hero on a quest to find the real Holy Grail in the midst of all the fake Holy Grails. gemini (may 21-june 20): "Whatever you're meant to do, do it now," said novelist Doris Lessing. "The conditions are always impossible." I hope you take her advice to heart, Gemini. In my astrological opinion, there is no good excuse for you to postpone your gratification or to procrastinate about moving to the next stage of a big dream. It's senseless to tell yourself that you will finally get serious as soon as all the circumstances are perfect. Perfection does not and will never exist. The future is now. You're as ready as you will ever be. cAncer (june 21-july 22): French painter Henri Matisse didn't mind being unmoored, befuddled, or in-between. In fact, he regarded these states as being potentially valuable to his creative process. Here's his testimony: "In art, truth and reality begin when one no longer understands what one is doing or what one knows." I'm recommending that you try out his attitude, Cancerian. In my astrological opinion, the time has come for you to drum up the inspirations and revelations that become available when you don't know where the hell you are and what the hell you're doing. leo (july 23-Aug. 22): Proposed experiment: Imagine that all the lovers and would-be lovers you have ever adored are in your presence. Review in detail your memories of the times you felt thrillingly close to them. Fill yourself up with feelings of praise and gratitude for their mysteries. Sing the love songs you love best. Look into a mirror and rehearse your "I only have eyes for you" gaze until it is both luminous and smoldering. Cultivate facial expressions that are full of tender, focused affection. Got all that, Leo? My purpose in urging you to engage in these practices is that it's the High Sexy Time of year for you. You have a license to be as erotically attractive and wisely intimate as you dare. virgo (Aug. 23-sept. 22): "Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others," wrote editor Jacob M. Braude. Normally I would endorse his poignant counsel, but for the foreseeable future I am predicting that the first half of it won't fully apply to you. Why? Because you are entering a phase that I regard as unusually favorable for the project of transforming yourself. It may not be easy to do so, but it'll be easier than it has been in a long time. And I bet you will find the challenge to reimagine, reinvent, and reshape yourself at least as much fun as it is hard work.
librA (sept. 23-oct. 22): "Never turn down an adventure without a really good reason," says author Rebecca Solnit in her book The Far Away Nearby. That's a thought she had as she contemplated the possibility of riding a raft down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. Here's how I suspect this meditation applies to you, Libra: There have been other times and there will be other times when you will have good reasons for not embarking on an available adventure. But now is not one of those moments. scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21): Russian poet Vera Pavlova tells about how once when she was using a pen and paper to jot down some fresh ideas, she got a paper cut on her palm. Annoying, right? On the contrary. She loved the fact that the new mark substantially extended her life line. The palmistry-lover in her celebrated. I'm seeing a comparable twist in your near future, Scorpio. A minor inconvenience or mild setback will be a sign that a symbolic revitalization or enhancement is nigh. sAgiTTArius (nov. 22-dec. 21): Norway is mountainous, but its neighbor Finland is quite flat. A group of Norwegians has launched a campaign to partially remedy the imbalance. They propose that to mark the hundredth anniversary of Finland's independence, their country will offer a unique birthday gift: the top of Halti mountain. Right now the 4,479-foot peak is in Norway. But under the proposed plan, the border between countries will be shifted so that the peak will be transferred to Finland. I would love you to contemplate generous gestures like this in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It's a highly favorable time for you to bestow extra imaginative blessings. (P.S. The consequences will be invigorating to your own dreams.) cApricorn (dec. 22-jan. 19): I believe that every one of us should set aside a few days every year when we celebrate our gaffes, our flaws, and our bloopers. During this crooked holiday, we are not embarrassed about the false moves we have made. We don't decry our bad judgment or criticize our delusional behavior. Instead, we forgive ourselves of our sins. We work to understand and feel compassion for the ignorance that led us astray. Maybe we even find redemptive value in our apparent lapses; we come to see that they saved us from some painful experience or helped us avoid getting a supposed treasure that would have turned out to be a booby prize. Now would be a perfect time for you to observe this crooked holiday. AquArius (jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sometimes the love you experience for those you care about makes you feel vulnerable. You may worry about being out of control or swooping so deeply into your tenderness that you lose yourself. Giving yourself permission to cherish and nurture can make you feel exposed, even unsafe. But none of that applies in the coming weeks. According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, love will be a source of potency and magnificence for you. It will make you smarter, braver, and cooler. Your words of power will be this declaration by Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani: "When I love / I feel that I am the king of time / I possess the earth and everything on it / and ride into the sun upon my horse." (Translated by Lena Jayyusi and Christopher Middleton.) pisces (Feb. 19-march 20): In November 1916, at the height of World War I, the Swedish schooner Jรถnkรถping set sail for Finland, carrying 4,400 bottles of champagne intended for officers of the occupying Russian army. But the delivery was interrupted. A hostile German submarine sunk the boat, and the precious cargo drifted to the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The story didn't end there, however. More than eight decades later, a Swedish salvage team retrieved a portion of the lost treasure, which had been well-preserved in the frosty abyss. Taste tests revealed that the bubbly alcholic beverage was "remarkably light-bodied, extraordinarily elegant and fantastically fresh, with discreet, slow-building toasty aromas of great finesse." (Source: tinyurl.com/toastyaromas.) I foresee the potential of a similar resurrection in your future, Pisces. How deep are you willing to dive?
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