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CARTOO N BY RAN D Y M O LT O N

Dedication, hard work have fueled co-op for 45 years I want to say a public “thank you” to the board, staff and owners of the French Broad Food Co-op for a great annual meeting on June 3.

From the scrumptious edible delights created by a co-op staffer to the physical setup (thanks also to The Orange Peel for letting us use their space) and the wellorganized content of the meeting, it was a pleasure to attend.

There are exciting things happening at our community-owned store. Visions are becoming realities, and the co-op is about to embark on a major effort that will allow it to continue to serve the community, but in even better and more creative ways.

Co-operative economics has much to offer in these very unstable, insecure times. Money and power are not its bottom lines, but the welfare of people and planet interacting in socially and environmentally conscious economic ways is.

It has taken the dedication and hard work of many to keep the co-op alive and well over the past 45 years. Our current board, management and staff are committed to its continued organizational health.

To the co-op owners (2,010 at last count) who were not able to attend or

who chose not to: You missed a great meeting — the most important meeting of the year for our store. I hope to see a lot more of you there in 2018!

And to those of you who want to learn more about our store, check out our website at:www.frenchbroadfood.coop.

— Anne Craig

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Creative thinking needed for city’s problems ... It is certainly time to start thinking creatively about our city’s multiple, interconnected problems. Tweaking the UDO here and a user fee there is not going to get us very far.

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Raise that cost, and the amount of traffic will fall. Could it work?

Of course. Here’s one way. Raise the fees at city-owned parking structures to, say, $10 an hour (I’m sure there are smart people at UNCA who could tell us what that rate should really be), and at the same time, start running a free shuttle service, funded by those fees, between Tunnel Road and downtown with stops at the Sears and Innsbruck

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Mall car parks (with their businesses in terminal decline, both of them are woefully underused). ...

As the idea of using the shuttle takes hold, demand for parking spaces downtown falls and land wasted on unused parking capacity can be released for affordable housing. With less traffic moving through downtown, the permanent pedestrian precinct that downtown’s buildings, residents and visitors desperately need could become a reality. ...

How about something harder, like the twin problems of starvation wages and unaffordable housing?

Businesses can get away with paying starvation wages because there are too many people looking for work.

Landlords and property speculators can get away with ever-rising prices because there are too many people looking for housing. ... Raise those costs and two things happen: The number of people immigrating to our city falls, and the number of people emigrating rises. With fewer people in the city the labor market tightens (wages rise) and the housing markets weaken (rents and property selling prices fall). Could it happen?

Of course. Here are two ways. One: We do nothing. The current situation ... drags on forever. The costs of mov-

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ing to and living in Asheville continue upward and eventually choke off the flow of immigrants. Along the way, landlords and property speculators large and small make out like bandits while the city staggers along behind, unable to afford to fix the damage done to our neighborhoods and communities by past sins, or whatever horrors await us in the future.

Two: We act. We raise the property tax rate — say from 40-something cents to $2 (again, the smart people at UNCA could help). ... Wages rise, housing costs fall, and the city has tens of millions of dollars a year extra to pay off the bonds early, spend on projects in and around our schools, fund infrastructure projects and affordable housing trusts, and so on.

Neat, huh?

[However] ... there are families for whom access to the benefits of living in our city for less than the market-clearing rate is a matter of life and death. There are families for whom moving somewhere else is not an option. Our true believer is assuming that externalities like these, that cannot be expressed in dollars, can be ignored. The result is policies that afflict the afflicted and comfort the comfortable. ...

As long as we have a democratically elected Council, there’s some hope that

it could find a path forward somewhere between allowing the status quo to drag on and following (in H.L. Mencken’s phrase) “neat, plausible and wrong” policies while tackling the inevitable collateral damage.

A gerrymandered Council would have far less trouble with its conscience — the proposal’s supporters have already told us so. With the status quo untouched, the undeserving are to be driven out and property speculators large and small allowed to run riot before moving on to their next victim, leaving our city a smoldering wreck in their rear-view mirrors.

— Geoff Kemmish

Asheville Editor’s note: A longer version of this letter will appear at mountainx.com.

Correction In a letter to the editor in our June 7 issue, “Benefit Helped Youth Ultimate Teams,” we mistakenly published the wrong date for the Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camp in West Asheville. The camp is scheduled for the week of Aug. 7.

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Live small, ride free

BY CHING FU It was two years ago that I wrote a column for Mountain Xpress about moving from a 1,200-square-foot house in Asheville into a 200-square-foot, selfrebuilt RV nicknamed “the Toaster.”

As my partner, Jerud Crandall, and our two dogs, Tybee and Tyki, rolled out of Asheville and began our new lifestyle on the road, everything was simultaneously new, exciting and nerve-wracking.

Our goal was to live sustainably, so we set up the Toaster to be powered solely by solar panels and towed by a truck that ran on waste vegetable oil.

We had spent a year rebuilding the Toaster, working on it every day after work and on weekends. Those days ended with us driving back to West Asheville late in the evenings from the jumbo storage in Arden, where all the work happened. It was a tiring and overwhelming period of our lives.

We were such newbies the first month on the road, but we were set on boondocking (staying on undeveloped land without any electrical, water or sewer hookups) right from the get-go.

Unsure of what spring would look like in Colorado, we refused to fill our freshwater tank in fear of it freezing, and we lived out of the Toaster as though we were camping. When we woke up to a foot of unexpected snow, we hunkered down in sleeping bags with the dogs instead of turning our heat on, worried that our solar panels wouldn’t get enough sun to recharge our batteries.

Then we learned firsthand about mud season. Walking Tybee and Tyki left their paws caked in greasy mud that required footbaths before entering the rig. We even got stranded at our campsite because we couldn’t tow the Toaster through the slippery muck.

Adventures in sustainability

CHING FU AND JERUD CRANDALL With each day that passed, however, we gained confidence and learned more about our solar equipment. Once we knew how much capacity our solar panels and batteries had, we removed the only propane appliance left in the Toaster — the stove/oven combo — and our home became 100 percent fossilfuel-free! That first year on the road, we spent only 12 days plugged into an RV park. The rest of the time we stayed out on Bureau of Land Management or national forest land, in parking lots and on friends’ property. We were beyond thrilled to have achieved our desire to live closer to nature using only power generated from the sun.

Our first New Year’s was spent in the California desert with 40-plus other RVers who had also chosen to live full time on the road. It was an overwhelming and surreal experience. Even though most of us didn’t know each other, as a result of our similar life decisions, we received invitations to a holiday gathering. It was there that we celebrated Christmas with a community potluck and the new year with a huge bonfire and a live DJ. That winter, we traveled throughout the desert. We parked among seemingly endless Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert; paddled Lake Mead, where coyotes made their evening rounds on the rocky banks; and weaved in and out

of towering saguaros on our mountain bikes. We experienced Tucson’s famous jewelry show, and we made good friends in the least expected place — a sketchy boondocking site.

When summer came, we decided to head into Canada. We figured we might as well go big and spend the entire summer in Yukon. There we experienced the sun setting well after midnight, ate mossberries and deliciously named cloudberries, and swam in frigid, crystal-clear water. We drove farther north, beyond the 60-degree line of latitude, to spend time in Tombstone Territorial Park, surrounded by Arctic tundra landscapes. The land was untouched for hundreds of miles in all directions.

At the same time, it hasn’t been easy cruising for the past two years. Our truck brakes failed while we were in a national forest, and the Toaster and truck had to be towed out. Our bike and our dog trailer were stolen. We’ve driven down sketchy roads, unsure of how to turn the Toaster around if necessary. We’ve stressed over long periods of continuous rainy weather, spent lots of hours working on our rig and had to accept that one of our sustainability dreams wasn’t going to succeed: powering our truck on waste vegetable oil.

Jerud and I have had to learn how to be around one another in such a small space and how to make enough money to continue what we’re doing. It has also taken time to comprehend that this isn’t an extended vacation but a new life we’ve made.

Now, we’re back in Asheville for part of the summer before we head back on the road. On Saturday, June 17, from 3-7:30 p.m., we’re having an open house of the Toaster at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite

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SEATS AT THE TABLE

BY ABLE ALLEN aallen@mountainx.com “We’re certainly not overrepresented,” says Republican Rep. Chuck McGrady, who’s in his fourth term representing Henderson County in Raleigh. In fact, depending on how you break down the numbers, you could say that Western North Carolina falls a little short of genuinely proportional representation on state boards and commissions, according to data obtained from the governor’s office.

(Although there’s no universal agreement as to where the region’s boundaries lie, Xpress went with 25 counties, a slight modification of the 27 shown on the Western North Carolina Vitality Index’s map.) And though it’s still early to be drawing firm conclusions, so far this year, there are signs that the region might actually be losing ground.

MONEY AND POWER The state website for boards and commissions lists 371 such state-level governmental bodies, though not all of them really fit that description. For the purposes of this article, Xpress relied on data from the governor’s office covering 354 boards and commissions. These diverse entities’ duties range from distributing money to formulating policy recommendations to protecting consumers and settling disputes.

Some are truly advisory bodies; others have decision-making authority.

Further complicating matters is the fact that, in some cases, at least a portion of the appointments are made locally or by some nongovernmental organization, rather than in Raleigh.

To understand the origins of this complex system, you have to look back to the early 1900s, says Chris Cooper, the chair of Western Carolina University’s political science and public affairs department.

Back then, he notes, a national progressive movement solidified in opposition to the powerful political machines of the day. “So we put in a bunch of good-government reforms, and boards and commissions were one of them,” Cooper explains. The idea was to get citizens with special-

ized skills more involved in governmental decision-making.

But while this system may head off a certain amount of backroom wheeling and dealing and bring a measure of everyman wisdom to policy and governance, the members of these bodies are still appointed — usually by such governmental entities as the state Legislature, county boards of commissioners, the state courts and, perhaps most frequently, the governor. And in this respect, some see a resemblance to the old spoils system, in which the victorious candidate felt entitled to reward friends and allies with positions of power.

Clearly, reforms haven’t eliminated hardball politics, but the situation is more nuanced today.

Typically, the statutes that establish these boards parcel out the power to make appointments among the various branches of government, sometimes with advice from outside entities.

Nonetheless, Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is currently butting heads with the state Legislature over the power to appoint a partisan majority to the state Board of Elections, and there’s been plenty of controversy around other appointments as well. Meanwhile, some of the appointments made by Pat McCrory, who Cooper narrowly defeated in last year’s gubernatorial contest, also sparked controversy, even though McCrory’s own party controlled the Legislature.

Various factors come into play when these appointments are made. Members of the Industrial Commission, for instance, earn more than $127,000 a year. And the boards of both the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund “actually make decisions as to how money is allocated,” notes McGrady, which arguably gives them even greater power.

WHAT CONSTITUTES FAIRNESS? With thousands of appointments to be made, says professor Cooper (no relation to the governor), “I think it’s safe to assume that for some of these [positions] the governor probably really knows who he’s appointing — and for some he

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has no clue.” Consider, for example, the state’s Boxing Authority.

“I find it hard to believe that Roy Cooper — or, frankly, anyone in the Legislature — knows anything about boxing regulation. Nor do I.” So while some seats might be filled as political favors, the political scientist points out, in many instances, the appointers are simply trying to do the best they can based on the advice they get.

Asked about the governor’s approach, spokesperson Noelle Talley simply said, “We seek wellqualified people interested in public service from all parts of North Carolina, including Western North Carolina, to serve on state boards and commissions.”

A 1997 article by political scientist Jerry Mitchell of Baruch College identified four key considerations that may come into play when such appointments are made (see “Representation in Government Boards and Commissions,” MarchApril 1997 Public Administration Review): the board’s function and whether it’s supposed to reflect broader public expectations; the preferences of the entity’s management and staff; the appointer’s preferences; and those of the people the appointee represents.

To assess this region’s representation on state boards and commissions, Xpress asked the governor’s office for a complete list of appointees, with their addresses. Based on that data, Western North Carolina does appear to have something close to proportional representation on those bodies. Using the Census Bureau’s 2016 population estimates, WNC is home to about 12.3 percent of the state’s population but less than 11 percent of the appointees to state boards and commissions.

Considering the many variables among the 354 different boards in question and the 4,229 seats they contain, that seems reasonably close. If we narrow the focus to some of the more influential entities, however, the gap becomes a little larger.

IS WNC LOSING GROUND? To clarify the picture, Xpress chose to home in on 22 particularly influential boards with a total of

318 seats (see chart, “Regional Representation on Key State Boards and Commissions”). WNC residents account for only 30 of those seats (less than 10 percent).

Furthermore, one of the most significant boards is omitted from all of these tallies.

Because the members of the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors are chosen by the Legislature, for example, these highly sought-after positions aren’t included in the data behind the charts presented here.

But they certainly bear mention, because the massive educational system the Board of Governors oversees accounts for a significant chunk of the state budget.

And in a controversial election this spring that will usher in a smaller board, at least two WNC residents are coming off the board,

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Meanwhile, in Cooper’s first year as governor, only six of the 96 appointments made so far come from the western counties. And two of them, to the Board of Transportation, were required to go to westerners. Still, at least one local lawmaker cautions against reading too much into this discrepancy. “During the McCrory administration, there were probably more western appointments made by the governor than might have been made in other administrations,” says McGrady. “That was not a product of really trying to aggressively get people from Western North Carolina: It was the fact that the guy who was tasked with helping the governor fill some of these slots happened to be from Asheville, way back when.”

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HAVING OUR SAY It’s important to keep in mind that many of this year’s appointments have yet to be decided.

State Rep. Brian Turner of southwestern Buncombe County says his staff keeps an eye on these openings, and the governor’s office has reached out to him for input on potential candidates. Turner, a Democrat, says it’s a great opportunity to make sure the people of WNC are represented. Regional representation is required on such key bodies as the Board of Transportation and the Wildlife Resources Commission, which also include at-large seats.

“So we do get sort of our fair share,” he points out. “I know that there are some vacancies or some with a potential turnover coming up, and the governor’s looking at names to fill those. As a general rule, I would always like to have more representation of Western North Carolina. But I haven’t seen where we’ve really been left out at this point.”

Regional bias aside, however, other practical factors can also affect the region’s representation in the state capital. Sometimes, notes McGrady, “It’s a matter of distance. It’s easier if you live in Raleigh or Durham or somewhere close, where you can jump in your car, attend a board meeting and be home that afternoon. That doesn’t happen with people from Western North Carolina.”

But McGrady also stresses that he’s frequently asked by his party’s leadership for recommendations to fill various openings. “And on a number of occasions, I’ve been successful,” he continues, pointing out that “I put forward Carolyn’s name for the recent appointment to the Board of Governors.” McGrady says he told his colleagues that since another westerner was leaving, they needed to consider geographic balance.

The charts accompanying this story illustrate WNC’s representation by the numbers. But in a complex and ever-shifting situation with many variables, it may not be so easy to quantify how things actually play out in practice when key decisions are being made. X

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Property tax rates for Buncombe County likely to go up The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners did not take any official action on the proposed budget during a nearly five-hour meeting June 6. However, the property tax rate picture became a bit clearer as talks revealed that achieving a revenue-neutral rate is likely not in the cards. Commissioners also pivoted a dedicated sales tax and hit the reset button on a deal with Duke Energy during the meeting. And development concerns also took center stage as South Asheville and Ridgecrest residents spoke out against existing and proposed projects.

COMMUNITY CHEST The meeting opened with nearly two hours of open public comment as about 50 people waited to speak their mind on various issues like climate change and development concerns. A large number of people speaking were representing nonprofits that potentially stand to be beneficiaries of community funding grants or receive money via contracted services.

Robin Merrell, with Pisgah Legal Services, explained that some previous donors would not be contributing because of various reasons.

She noted that county support is paramount: “We may lose $550,000 in funding from other sources. We have laid off one staff member, we may have to lay off more. We can’t afford to lose our funding from you.”

“We can solve food insecurity. The investment you have made has made a difference,” explained MANNA FoodBank’s Katy German.

However, not everyone was looking to ask for money as Carl Mumpower, chairman of the Buncombe County Republican Party, asked commissioners to be careful with taxpayer dollars. He said the county’s growth is a blessing and a concern and asked commissioners to “take advantage of the recent property revaluation by not adding an additional tax burden.”

“There are 45,000 Republicans I represent tonight who would appreciate that,” he noted.

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To that end, this year’s property revaluation shows that the county’s property tax base now stands at about $31.5 billion. That’s up by $6.8 billion, a 28 percent increase from the county’s 2013 assessment, which valued taxable property at $24.7 billion.

AT THIS RATE The proposed budget for fiscal year 2018, starting July 1, is $419,289,728.

That dollar amount is an increase of $5.7 million, or 1.4 percent, over the current budget. It has a property tax rate of 55.9 cents per $100 of valued property, or $1,118 for a home valued at $200,000. A revenue-neutral rate would be 51.3 cents and would equal a $1,026 bill for a home valued at $200,000.

“I’ve heard very clearly that we need to bring that rate down,” said County Manager Wanda Greene in reference to the 55.9-cent rate.

County resident Roy Harrison said that rate affects his long-term plans. “I have a concern, and it is that I’m retired. ... Am I going to stay in Buncombe County? That’s one question I’m asking. Can I afford to stay in Buncombe County?” he pondered.

“These budget considerations have a great effect on me, people of my age, people of color … as we go forward, I’ll be watching.”

Commissioner Robert Pressley said he wished the property tax rate could go as low as 50 cents. “Most commissioners know my big concern is what we are going to do with elderly. A lot own their property but don’t actually own it because they are making [tax] payments every year,” he lamented.

Greene then said she doesn’t believe revenue-neutral is possible while maintaining a required level of funding in core services. She also went on to urge commissioners to work with the N.C. General Assembly to raise the property tax exemption rate for the elderly population. Greene said the current required income level of around $29,000 for those exemptions does not reflect the reality of living in Buncombe County. “It’s time to take a look at that.

It’s been about 10 years since we got that exemption,” she noted, adding that she thinks the income requirement could definitely be increased.

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Commissioner Joe Belcher addressed the multitude of funding requests.

“There are those that have come here tonight that are passionate about things; it doesn’t mean those will be funded at the level requested,” he explained. “The need is great, and the requests are multiplying year after year. We have to make decisions and say where we are comfortable with the tax rate.”

Commissioner Chair Brownie Newman said he wants the rate below 55.9 cents. “The question is how low can we go while doing the things we want to do. We also need to look into the future and set a tax rate as low as we can go, but one that is sustainable and that preserves the triple-A bond rating,” he said.

“Getting to revenue-neutral probably is not realistic, as much as I’d love to do that.”

Commissioners are set to discuss and approve the budget at their next meeting on June 20.

FRUSTRATING CONDITIONS The open public comment period also saw citizens from South Asheville and Ridgecrest asking commissioners for relief from current and planned construction.

Some Ridgecrest residents are upset with a project they say has violated its conditional use permit. The development is on Dixon Drive, at the site of the old Madison Inn, and is called United Life Academy.

“We’ve seen destruction of our neighborhood. It’s a mud pit. The contractor has disrupted sewer, water,” said Ridgecrest resident Jeff Wallace while also stating that a recently repaved road now has potholes due to construction.

Amy Nasta lives next door to the development and bemoans a lack of transparency. “No one has introduced themselves. We are concerned

Seniors’ garden begins to bloom

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: Florida teens visiting Asheville to work on service projects prepared soil at the new community garden at 3335 Page Ave. downtown. City Council member Cecil Bothwell chats with Asheville Youth Missions coordinator Naomi Rabago in the background. Photo by Virginia Daffron

B U N COM B E B EAT HQ and left guessing with what’s happening. No one knows what’s going on,” she said.

Xpress reached out to county staff to inquire about the issue. County Planner Debbie Truempy responded via email: “The developer of the old Madison Inn has strayed from what was approved in the conditional use permit. Building Permits and Zoning have made site visits. The county is working with the developer to get back into compliance or apply for a revised conditional use permit.”

Meanwhile, some South Asheville residents are gearing up to contest a planned apartment complex off Overlook Road. It calls for 231 apartments and 30 townhomes.

Many nearby neighbors are concerned the road is already too dangerous and that adding a project of that density would be a recipe for disaster. “This road has a reputation, and it’s a poor one,” said Overlook Road resident Justin McCleary. He also noted the neighborhood only found out about the proposed development about 10 days ahead of its Board of Adjustment meeting, set for Wednesday, June 14. McCleary implored commissioners to ask for the project’s hearing to be delayed.

Oak Forest resident Shannon Resse said, “We have several concerns. Safety is a main concern. There are no sidewalks ... we walk and ride our bikes there. We have had zero opportunity to voice our concerns.”

The size of the project is more than eight buildings and requires a conditional use permit to be designated as a planned unit development.

On June 9, the developer requested a delay on the conditional use permit hearing and it is now set to go before the Board of Adjustment on July 12.

SALES TAX SHUFFLE In 2011, voters approved a referendum for a quarter-cent sales tax that would be dedicated for capital campaign projects at A-B Tech. Now, some six years later, the intent of that sales tax is shifting toward maintenance and operations.

Commissioner Mike Fryar said he was in favor of the move, but only as long as the county put Greg Israel, the county’s general services director, in charge of auditing and implementing a maintenance plan.

“He needs to have full control, and the college needs to pay him. I’d like to see a three-year contract,” said Fryar, adding that the sales tax revenue would cover the additional pay for Israel.

Newman said he agreed with Fryar’s recommendation. “One thing, as we look at A-B Tech, is they need a high-quality assessment of buildings so we know we are taking care of the buildings,” said Newman.

Belcher said pivoting the sales tax is a natural evolution: “I think this addition, long-term, will protect the investment the sales tax was set up for in the first place.”

A-B Tech President Dennis King told Xpress, via email: “So long as the revenue from the sales tax is used exclusively for A-B Tech, I encourage the expanded use of the proceeds for long-term maintenance and operations at the college.”

Commissioners unanimously approved expanding use of the sales tax for A-B Tech maintenance and operations.

To read all of Mountain Xpress’ coverage of city and county news, visit Buncombe Beat online at avl. mx/3b5. There you’ll find detailed recaps of government meetings the day after they happen, along with previews, in-depth stories and key information to help you stay on top of the latest city and county news. X

FARMING OUT

Last month, commissioners approved moving forward with an agreement for Duke Energy to conduct a feasibility study for a solar farm at the old landfill in Woodfin. Newman, who works in the solar industry, proposed the partnership. However, the move rankled some commissioners and divided votes among Democrats.

At issue was whether other potential partners had been properly vetted.

To that end, Newman remarked: “Some questions and concerns were raised. We are making sure this is an opportunity for any company that wants to to do so. We are looking for a partner to handle development process and install and operate the system.”

Newman previously stated, and reiterated, that no solar company he has a financial stake in would be part of the deal.

Duke Energy District Manager Jason Walls said the utility agreed with opening up the process for other companies to apply. “We saw an opportunity to be a partner with the community and submitted an unsolicited bid. The smart and right thing to do was take a step back. What we’ve offered is still good, but if you get a better deal, then please go forward,” he said.

Commissioners unanimously approved opening up a request for proposals. County staff says the application process will be open until Aug. 1.

Commissioners will next meet on Tuesday, June 20, and are slated to approve the budget at that time.

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P&Z votes in favor of new RAD zoning code

ELEVATED LIVING: The 133-unit Stoneyard Apartments proposed for 175 Lyman St. in the River Arts District must be elevated above flood level. Design by Form & Function Architecture The Asheville community turned out in force for the June 7 meeting of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, with residents commenting on the proposed River Arts District form-based code, a 133-unit apartment development on Lyman Street and a three-story self-storage facility in South Asheville. By meeting’s end at 8:45 p.m., the commission had voted to recommend that Asheville City Council approve each of the zoning requests.

The River Arts District form-based code will create seven new zoning districts, said city planner Sasha Vrtunski. According to a city website dedicated to the new code, “Formbased codes are a newer zoning tool that focuses on the form and placement of new structures on parcels instead of relying on a list of permitted uses.

By emphasizing the building form, the character of the area is enhanced and protected because the buildings, with their defining features and their placement in relation to the street and sidewalk, create a strong neighborhood context. These codes are tailored to the specific area they address, including the scale of the buildings.”

Vrtunski outlined some of the steps in developing the new code. The effort began in 2015 with the selection of a project consultant and a series of public workshops. A 10-person advisory board guided the process, which included public comment and stakeholder meetings in January. The city released the final draft of the code online April 27. City Council will vote on whether to adopt the new code on July 25.

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Joshua Martin, a resident of EastWest Asheville, said he supports many aspects of the code but is concerned about the transition between the RAD and neighboring residential areas. He’s specifically focused on the strip of land on the west side of Craven Street, where the code will allow short-term vacation rentals. Downtown is currently the only area in Asheville where self-contained residential units may be offered for rental periods of fewer than 30 days; the proposed RAD code would allow the practice in some of the newly created RAD districts.

Stephen Edge, who chairs the East-West Asheville Neighborhood Association, echoed Martin’s concerns and those of other commenters, urging the committee to make sure “we retain spaces for us, not retain spaces for those who just want to come visit the great things that are here.” He said vacation rentals undermine the fabric of a neighborhood. Speaking of the type of building that might hypothetically be built under the new code, he said, “The fact that you have a single building right there next to residential that’s got a turnover potentially every day of 20 units, it destroys the feel of the neighborhood, especially a neighborhood that’s worked really hard to get where we are today.”

Vrtunski and commission members addressed the concerns expressed by residents, pointing out the inevitability of change in a growing area. “When you buy your house, you don’t buy your view,” Vrtunski said. “Things do change.” Commission members voted unanimously in favor of the new code.

The commission also voted to support a proposed 133-unit apartment complex

NEWS BRIEFS

by Max Hunt | mhunt@mountainx.com ASHEVILLE HOSTS DOWNTOWN OPEN OFFICE HOURS JUNE 15 City of Asheville staff members will host a Downtown Open Office Hours period for residents on Thursday, June 15, from 2-5 p.m. in Pack Square Park.

Residents will have the chance to speak with city staffers about downtown Asheville and offer questions or comments about current projects. Assistant City Manager Cathy Ball will be among the city officials in attendance.

More info: Dana Frankel 828-251-4051 MENTAL WELLNESS WALK PLANNED FOR JUNE 17 The National Alliance on Mental Illness Western Carolina and All Souls Counseling Center will host the inaugural Mental Wellness Walk on Saturday, June 17, at Carrier and French Broad River parks beginning at 10 a.m. The event is geared toward raising awareness about mental health and available community resources.

Participants can walk a 2K or 5K course.

The event will also include live music, refreshments and resource displays.

Registration is $10 per individual or $15 per team.

Sponsors are accepted. All funds go toward supporting NAMI and All Souls Counseling Center.

More info: info@namiwnc. org or call 828-505-7353

CITY INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The city of Asheville is inviting public comment on its recently released draft of a new Comprehensive Plan: “Living Asheville: A Comprehensive Plan for Our Future.” The plan provides an outline of the city’s goals for the next 15-20 years. Residents can offer online comments at http://avl.mx/3tv.

In addition, the city will host a series of public meetings at the following locations: • June 16 – Arts and Culture Dispensary (14 Riverside Drive), 1-3 p.m.

• June 20 – West End Bakery, 9-10 a.m.; Edna’s of Asheville, 11 a.m.-noon.

• June 21 – Filos, 11 a.m.noon; Green Sage, 2-3 p.m.

• June 22 – Edington Center Community Room, 5:30-7 p.m.

• June 23 – Arts and Culture Dispensary (14 Riverside Drive), 1-3 p.m.

• June 28 – Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 6-8 p.m.

More info: http://avl.mx/3tv DUKE ENERGY PROPOSES 16.7 PERCENT RATE HIKE Duke Energy Progress is seeking approval on a 16.7 percent rate increase for residential customers from the N.C. Utilities Commission. The increased rates mean a residential customerwould average about $122.48 per month for use of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

Commercial and industrial customers would see

consisting of four new buildings, a parking structure and the restoration of the 1912 Carolina Coal and Ice building as a restaurant and office space. Now the location of J.R. Stone Sales, the property is adjacent to the future location of

an average increase of 13.5 percent. The increases will go toward financing clean energy investment, coal ash cleanup at Duke Energy sites and storm recovery projects.

The public is invited to review the proposed increase and offer comment as the NCUC deliberates the proposal. If approved, the new rates will go into effect Jan. 1.

More info: duke-energy.com/ future FSA CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS TO LOCAL COUNTY COMMITTEE The Buncombe County Farm Service Agency is accepting nominations for FSA county committee positions in administrative area 3 through Aug. 1. Administrative area 3 includes Asheville, Avery’s Creek, Black Mountain, Broad River, Fairview, Limestone, Swannanoa and west Buncombe.

The county committee helps provide local guidance on federal farm program implementation, in addition to making decisions on FSA disaster, conservation, commodity and price support programs.

Elected committee officials serve three years.

Nominees must be participants in an FSAadministered program, be eligible to vote in a county election and live within administrative area 3. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must sign an FSA-669A nomination form.

Ballots will be mailed out to eligible voters beginning Nov. 6. Elected officials will take office Jan. 1.

More info: 828-649-2712 or fsa.usda.gov/elections

a roundabout where the road takes a sharp bend. The vote split 3-2 in favor of the project, with commission members Guillermo Rodriguez and Jim Edmonds opposed.

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CALENDAR GUIDELINES For a full list of community calendar guidelines, please visit mountainx.com/calendar. For questions about free listings, call 2511333, ext. 137. For questions about paid calendar listings, please call 251-1333, ext. 320.

ANIMALS BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE 505-3440, bwar.org • WEDNESDAYS, 4-7pm & SATURDAYS, 11am-3pm - Pet adoption event. Free to attend.

Held at Petco, 825 Brevard Road • SA (6/17), 10am-2pm "Woofstock," event features animal adoptions, pet-related vendors and a low cost vaccine clinic. Free to attend. Held at Airport Self Storage, 20 Design Ave., Fletcher BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • TU (6/20), 6:30pm- "The ABCs of Therapy Dogs," presentation with JR the therapy dog. For ages 13 and up. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa CAROLINA POODLE RESCUE 850-766-8734, carolinapoodlerescue.org • SA (6/17), noon-4pm - Animal adoption event. Free to attend.

Held at PetSmart Arden, 3 McKenna Road, Arden

BENEFITS AAUW BOOK SALE brevard-nc.aauw.net • SATURDAY through THURSDAY (6/17) until (6/22) - Proceeds from this 20,000 book sale go towards scholarships and support for young women. See website for full schedule. Free to attend. Held in Boshamer Gymnasium. Held at Brevard College, 1 Brevard College Drive Brevard ANATTASATI MAGGA 32 Mineral Dust Drive, Asheville, 242-2405, anattasatimagga.org/ • SU (6/18), 1-5pm - Proceeds from this silent event to sew death shrouds benefit Anattasati Maggi. Registration: ceolt.org/registrations/registration-shroud-sewing/. $60.

ASHEVILLE AFFILIATES ashevilleaffiliates.com • TH (6/22), 6-9pm - Proceeds

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from the "Party with a Purpose" event with Catawba beers, wine and food benefit three local nonprofits. $30/$25 advance.

Held at The Boat House at Smoky Park Supper Club, 350 Riverside Dr RACE FOR THE PAWS 5K bit.ly/2rBxWIa • SA (6/17), 8am - Proceeds from the "Race for the Paws 5K" benefit the Hendersonville Police Department K9 unit. $25/$15 kids. Held at Berkeley Park, 69 Balfour Road, Hendersonville BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE 505-3440, bwar.org • FR (6/16), 8:30pm - Proceeds from "RESCUE ME! A Cause for Paws," cd release party with Amy White & Al Petteway, Annie Lalley & Joe Ebel, and Jamie Anderson benefit Brother Wolf. $20/$18 advance. Held at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 275-2093, differentstrokespac. org • SA (6/17), 5:30pm - Proceeds from this fundraiser and cocktail hour with casino games, caricatures, magic and refreshments and performance of 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche benefit Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective. $40. Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. HARD TIMES CONCERT 682-4285, southernreconciliationministries. org • TH (6/20), 9pm - Proceeds from this concert featuring 30 local musicians benefit the Reconciliation House to assist individuals and families in need in Yancey county. $10.

Held at Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive Burnsville IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 711 Buncombe St., Hendersonville, 693-3277, immac.org • TH (6/15) & FR (5/16), 9am7pm & SA (6/17), 9am-noon -Proceeds from this rummage

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ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS WALK: “Throughout the world, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults is largely underrecognized or treated as an unspoken problem,” according to the Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging. The inaugural Buncombe County World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk takes place Thursday, June 15, at Carrier Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan kicks off the walk at 6 p.m., and the festivities include information tables, games and activities for children, a drug takeback booth, live music and food trucks. The goal of the walk is to help raise awareness in the community about the “silent epidemic” of abuse of older adults. For more information, visit bit. ly/2t8xxLl. (p. 24) sale benefit Immaculata School and other local charities. Free to attend.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS 505-7353, namiwnc.org, namiwc2015@gmail.com • SA (6/17), 9:30am - Proceeds from the "Mental Wellness Walk 2017" 5K benefit All Souls Counseling Center and NAMI Western Carolina to do mental health counseling, support, education, and advocacy.

Registration: bit.ly/2s1I0ff. $10.

Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road POWERING THE PEOPLE 206-8877, allianceforenergydemocracy.org, firepeople@main.nc.us • SA (6/17), 7pm- Proceeds from “Powering the People” live music concert with Franklin’s Kite benefit the Isaac Dickson Elementary solar fundraising campaign. $10. Held at Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St. TIME WARP BENEFIT ashevilleart.org/TimeWarp • SA (6/17), 6pm- Proceeds from “Time Warp: Taffeta to Tartan to Tie Dye” event celebrating the former Foam & Fabric building

that is hosting the “pop-up” art museum with cocktail dinner, live auction, and raffles benefit the Asheville Art Museum. $150.

Held at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. WAYNESVILLE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 301 N Main St., Waynesville • SA (6/17), 8am-1pm - Proceeds from this church yard sale benefit the Waynesville First Presbyterian Church. Free to attend.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY A-B TECH SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 398-7950, abtech.edu/sbc • TH (6/15), 11:30am-1pm "Financing Your Small Business," seminar. Registration required.

Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler • TU (6/20), 3-6pm - "Using Analytics to Develop Your Business Platform," seminar.

Registration required. Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler • WE (6/21), 6-8pm - "Increasing

Cash Flow in Your Business," seminar. Registration required.

Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler G&W INVESTMENT CLUB klcount@aol.com • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 11:45am General meeting. Free to attend.

Held at Black Forest Restaurant, 2155 Hendersonville Road, Arden WESTERN WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER CONFERENCE bit.ly/2mRgpqV • TH (6/22), 8:30am-3:30pm - Western Women’s Business Center Conference, “Her Story, Her Journey,” with presentations, breakout sessions and live music and keynote speakers. $35. Held at US Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St.

CLASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS EMPYREAN ARTS CLASSES (PD.) BEGINNING POLE weekly on Sundays 5:45pm, Tuesdays 5:15pm, Wednesdays 5:30pm, Thursdays 11:00am, and

Saturdays 11:45am. FLEXIBILITY weekly on Mondays 6:30pm, Tuesdays 8:00pm, and Thursdays 1:00pm. AERIAL ROPE weekly on Tuesdays 2:15pm.

BREAKDANCE weekly on Fridays 7:15pm. YOUTH CIRCUS (ages 5-12) weekly on Mondays 11:00am and Sundays 2:15pm.

For details & sign up, go to empyreanarts.org or call/text us at 828.782.3321.

LET'S BEGIN FITNESS SUMMER JUMP START (PD.) 5 weeks/M&TH;, June 26-July 27, 9:00-10:15 AM, $85 Never exercise, use to exercise, wanting something "else"? This is it! Full body balance, flexibility and strength. Sue at letsgbeginfitness@gmail.com or (828) 775-9120 ACE Certified/ insured_x000A_ (828) 775-9120 letsbeginfitness@gmail.com UFOS AND THEIR SPIRITUAL MISSION (PD.) UFO sightings increasing worldwide; crop circles; the emergence of Maitreya, the World Teacher and the Masters of Wisdom; people's voice calling for justice and freedom; growing environmental movement.

How are these extraordinary events related? • Free talk and

video presentation. Wednesday, June 28, 7pm. Crystal Visions. 5426 Asheville Hwy. Information: 828 398-0609.

ASHEVILLE CHESS CLUB 779-0319, vincentvanjoe@gmail.com • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Sets provided. All ages and skill levels welcome. Beginners lessons available. Free. Held at North Asheville Recreation Center, 37 E. Larchmont Road BLUE RIDGE SPECTACULAR BlueRidgeSpectacular.org • TH (6/22) through SU (6/25) - Blue Ridge Bridge Spectacular, bridge tournament. See website for schedule and costs.. Held at Blue Ridge Community College, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock

PUBLIC EVENTS AT UNC ASHEVILLE unca.edu • WE (6/14), 9-10am - “Trash or Treasure,” event for participants to have items evaluated by auctioneer Bob Brunk. For large items email a photo to: olli@unca.edu. Free. Held at UNC-Asheville Reuter Center, 1 Campus View Road OLLI AT UNCA 251-6140, olliasheville.com • FR (6/16), 5-6:30pm - “Death Cafe,” discussion about death in a death-phobic culture. Facilitated

by Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Sa’id Osio of Third Messenger. Free. Held at UNC-Asheville Reuter Center, 1 Campus View Road

• WE (6/21), 7-9pm - Advance care planning workshop to assist regarding end-of-life ethical and legal issues and assist with completing legally valid advance directive. Free. Held at UNC-Asheville Reuter Center, 1 Campus View Road ONTRACK WNC 50 S. French Broad Ave., 255-5166, ontrackwnc. org • WE (6/14), noon-1:30pm - "Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it." Seminar.

Registration required. Free.

• WE (6/14), 5:30-7pm - "Budgeting and Debt Class." Registration required. Free.

• TH (6/15), noon-1:30pm "Understanding Reverse

Mortgages," seminar. Registration required. Free.

• TU (6/20), 5:30-7pm - "Understanding Credit.

Get it. Keep it. Improve it." Seminar. Registration required. Free.

OUR VOICE 35 Woodfin St., 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • FR (6/16), 12:30-2pm - "We Sing of Peace," song sharing circle for survivors of sexual abuse or violence. Free.

SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE showingupforracialjustice.org • 3rd TUESDAYS, 7pm - Coalition building session.

Free. Held at Kairos West Community Center, Haywood Road, Asheville

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/ library • FR (4/16), 4-5pm - Game day with games for all ages. Free. Held at Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain • MO (6/19), 10am-noon - "Itch to Stitch," needlework and knitting group for all skill levels. Free. Held at Weaverville Public Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville • WE (6/21), 4pm - "Coloring and Conversation," adult coloring gathering with pencils, crayons and coloring books provided (or bring your own). Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF ASHEVILLE 687-7759, aeu.org • SU (6/18), 2-3:30pm - “Global Ethics: 10 Universal Essentials (Capabilities) to Well Being” presentation by Grace Campbell. Free. Held at Asheville Friends Meetinghouse, 227 Edgewood Road HENDERSON COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS lwvhcnc.org • 3rd THURSDAYS, 4-6pm - General meeting. Free. Held at Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, 6974725 • 3rd TUESDAYS, 2-4pm - Apple Users Support Group. Free.

HOMINY VALLEY RECREATION PARK 25 Twin Lakes Drive, Candler, 242-8998, hvrpsports.com • 3rd THURSDAYS, 7pm - Hominy Valley board meeting. Free.

LEICESTER COMMUNITY CENTER 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 7743000, facebook.com/Leicester.Community.Center • 3rd THURSDAYS, 7pm - The Leicester History Gathering general meeting. Free.

MOMS DEMAND ACTION momsdemandaction.org • TH (6/14), 4-5:30pm - Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America general meeting. Free to attend. Held at Catawba Brewing South Slope, 32 Banks Ave., Suite 105

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ELECTRIC ENERGY: Local band Franklin’s Kite performs at an event at Highland Brewing. On June 17, the band will be holding a benefit concert to raise funds for the Isaac Dickson solar project. Photo by Beth Smith WHAT: A concert to benefit Isaac Dickson Elementary School WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 7-11 p.m.

WHERE: Altamont Theatre WHY: Community members have come together to demand power over their power supply: Parents and community members will hold a benefit concert at the Altamont Theatre Saturday to raise money for Isaac Dickson Elementary School’s new solar power system.

By installing the solar system, Isaac Dickson will become one of the Southeast’s first net-zero energy schools, says Cari Barcas, community engagement director of WNC Green Building Council. Currently, the majority of the project’s $1.1 million cost is covered by private investors, and local nonprofit Appalachian Offsets is raising the remaining funds. With the help of an anonymous donor pledging a matching grant of $110,000 to Appalachian Offsets and recent project contributions, community

members need to raise the final $103,000, Barcas says.

The benefit concert will feature live music by Franklin’s Kite, a local band led by Sundance Power Systems CEO Dave Hollister. Sundance Power won the contract to install the solar panels at Isaac Dickson once the money is raised, says Hollister.

“I’m excited that there’s this energy and inspiration,” Hollister says. “The lightning struck the parents of Isaac Dickson Elementary, and the energy comes from that community. This hasn’t happened before — we all need to take note of this.

I see Isaac Dickson as a real example of people standing up and telling public leaders what we want to do to promote clean energy in our community — it will be a huge statement to local politicians if we do this.”

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TARHEEL PIECEMAKERS QUILT CLUB tarheelpiecemakers.wordpress. com/ • WE (6/14), 9:30am - General meeting and program on “paper piecing.” Free to attend. Held at Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY wncpsr.org • 3rd FRIDAYS, noon-2pm - Monthly meeting. BYO lunch. Free. Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St.

DANCE EXPERIENCE ECSTATIC DANCE (PD.) Dance waves hosted by Asheville Movement Collective.

Fun and personal/community transformation. • Fridays, 7pm, Terpsicorps Studios, 1501 Patton Avenue. • Sundays, 8:30am and 10:30am, JCC, 236 Charlotte Street. Sliding scale fee. Information: ashevillemovementcollective. org POLE FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES AT DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE (PD.) Pole Dance, Burlesque, Jazz/ Funk, Flashmobs! Drop in for a class or sign up for a series: • Tues. and Fri. at 12PM - Pole class for $10 • Intro/Beg. Pole Drop in - Sat. at 1:30PM - $15 • Memberships available for $108/month • Beginner Jazz/ Funk starts May 18 • Chair Dance class starts May 22 • Intro to Pole Series starts May 23 • Exotic Poleography starts May 25. Visit the website to find out more about these classes and others.

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STUDIO ZAHIYA, DOWNTOWN DANCE CLASSES (PD.) Monday 9am Yoga Wkt 12pm Barre Wkt 4pm Dance and Define Wkt 5pm Bellydance Drills 6pm Hip Hop Wkt 6pm Bellydance Special Topics 7pm Classical Ballet Series 8pm Tribal Bellydance Series 8pm Lyrical Series • Tuesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 12pm SculptBeats Wkt 5pm Modern Movement 6pm Intro to Bellydance 7pm Bellydance 2 8pm Advanced Bellydance • Wednesday 5pm Hip Hop Wkt 5pm Bollywood 6pm Bhangra Series 7pm Tahitian Series 8pm Jazz Series • Thursday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 12pm Sculptbeats Wkt 4pm Girls Hip Hop 5pm Teens Hip Hop 6pm Bellydance Drills 7pm Advanced Contemporary 8pm West Coast Swing Series • Saturday 9:30am Hip Hop Wkt 10:45 Buti Yoga Wkt • Sunday 11am Yoga Wkt • $13 for 60 minute classes, Wkt $6. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. www.studiozahiya.com :: 828.242.7595 SOUTHERN LIGHTS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB 697-7732, southernlights.org • SA (6/17), 6pm - "Dancing in the Park," themed dance.

Adavanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Free. Held at Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville

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meetup.com/ The-Asheville-Vegan-Society/ • 1st TUESDAYS & Third SATURDAYS, 10am - Social meeting. Free to attend. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road

betterdadsfestival.com • SA (6/17), noon-9:30pm Outdoor family-friendly festival with storytelling, poetry slam, dress-your-dad photo booth, community speakers, children's activities, food vendors and live music by Billy Jonas, David LaMotte and Lyric. Free to attend. Held at Pack Square Park, 121 College St.

DOWNTOWN WELCOME TABLE haywoodstreet.org/2010/07/ the-welcome-table/ • SUNDAYS, 4:30pm Community meal. Free. Held at Haywood Street Congregation, 297 Haywood St.

RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL Bakersville, ncrhododendronfestival.org • FR (6/16) & SA (6/17), 10am5pm - Outdoor arts and crafts festival with live music, food vendors, inflatables and train rides for kids, nonprofit exhibits, and the Ducky Derby. The festival also includes a 10K run, street dancing and a classic car show. See website for full schedule. Free to attend.

KIDS BLUE RIDGE CONSERVANCY 264-2511, blueridgeconservancy.org • WE (6/21) - Naturalist led kid's hike on the Boone United Trail. Registration for location.

Free.

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY RANGER PROGRAMS 295-3782, ggapio@gmail.com • WE (6/21), 10am - Children's hour with storytelling, tradition-

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 • 3rd TUESDAYS, 2:30-3:30pm - Manna FoodBank distribution, including local produce. Free.

• WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am-1pm - Welcome Table meal. Free.

MALAPROP'S BOOKSTORE AND CAFE 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • SA (6/17), 2pm - Summer Rayne Oakes signs her cookbook, Sugardetoxme. Free to attend.

N.C. ARBORETUM 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 665-2492, ncarboretum.org • 3rd THURSDAYS, 6-8pm Proceeds from "Wine in the Garden" wine tasting and music series benefit the N.C. Arboretum. $30/$27 members.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Asheville Kick-Off Cookout!

WNC Baptist Retirement Home is proud to work with the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to raise money for research, support and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease! Come out and join us for a fun evening with food, door prizes, opportunities to meet team captains and information on how you can be a part of this year’s event. It’s sure to be a great time!

When: June 27th, 2017 Time: 5:00-7:00PM RSVP: 828-254-9675 Where: WNC Baptist Retirement Home 213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 MOUNTAINX.COM

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6/15: Circle Round: Drum & Chant Circle!

7-9pm, Donations 6/17: Introduction to Sigil Crafting w/ Edward Phipps 3-5pm, $25 Cash 6/18: Happy Fathers Day! Scrying w/ Angie 12-6pm The Welcoming Circle 5-6:30pm, Donations 6/20: Merry Summer Solstice!

Sun in Cancer The Psychic Mediumship Development Circle, 7-9pm, $30

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 4-5pm - "After School Art Adventures," guided art making for school age children with the Asheville Art Museum. Free. Held at Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester • TH (6/15), 11am - “MIGRATION: A Puppet Play about Monarch Butterflies,” presented by Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets. Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road • FR (6/16), 4-6pm - Reading with J.R. the Therapy Dog for readers up to age 12.

Registration required: 2504752. Free. Held at North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave. • MONDAYS, 10:30am "Mother Goose Time," storytime for 4-18 month olds. Free. Held at Skyland/ South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road • MONDAYS, 10:30am Spanish story time for children of all ages. Free. Held at Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Road, Candler

HANDS ON! A CHILDREN'S GALLERY 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, 697-8333 • Through FR (6/16), 10am4pm - "Make a Father’s Day card for Dad," children's activity. Admission fees apply.

• WE (6/14), 10:30am12:30pm - "Out of this World Space Camp" for ages 7-11.

Registration required: 6978333. $25/$20 members.

• TH (6/15), 10:30am12:30pm - “Tech-No-LogicCoding with Ozobots," robot activities for ages 7-11. Registration required: 697-8333. $25/$20 members.

• TH (6/15), 5-6:15pm "Playologist Training," event to train volunteers in 6th grade and up to assist with the day to day operations of the museum exhibits & programs. Register online:

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al games, and/or hands on simple crafts. For ages 4-12.

Free. Held at Cone Manor, MP 294, Blue Ridge Parkway

FLETCHER LIBRARY 120 Library Road, Fletcher, 687-1218, library.hendersoncountync. org • WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am Family story time. Free.

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moderate, 1.5-mile roundtrip hike to the Frying Pan Fire Tower. Free. Meet at the Frying Pan Trail pullout at MP 409.6 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY RANGER PROGRAMS 295-3782, ggapio@gmail.com • SA (6/17), 7pm - "The Civil War in the Mountains," presentation by historian and author Michael Hardy.

Free. Held at Linville Falls Campground Amphitheater, MP 316 GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN 2050 Blowing Rock Highway Linville, 733-4337, grandfather.com • TH (6/22), 6-8pm Grandfather Presents: Presentation by hiker, author and speaker Jennifer Pharr Davis. Admission fees apply.

JUNE JAMBOREE CELEBRATION: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is celebrating the Highlands of Roan with a day of free, guided outings. The June Jamboree on Saturday, June 17, offers participants a day of blooming rhododendron and gorgeous views while celebrating the conservation of these important ecosystems. The event provides a variety of outings for different ages, interests and ability levels — from challenging treks to relaxing yoga or a simple roll ‘n’ stroll. For more information and registration, visit appalachian.org. Photo courtesy of SAHC (p. 22) handsonwnc.org. Free.

• TU (6/20) through FR (6/23), 10am-5pm - Giant games for kids. Admission fees apply.

HENDERSON COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, 697-4891, henderson.ces.ncsu.edu • MO (6/19) through FR (6/23), 9am-noon - "PUT IT UP!" youth food preservation camp for ages 9 to 12.

Registration required: 828697-4891. $5 per day.

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

PISGAH CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION 1401 Fish Hatchery Road, Pisgah Forest, 877-4423 • Through FR (6/16) and MO (6/19) through FR (6/23), 99am-noon - "A Week in the Water" fly-fishing classes for ages 10 to 15. Registration required. Free.

POLLINATION CELEBRATION! beecityusa.org • SA (6/17), 8amnoon - The Asheville Renaissance Hotel booth at the City Farmers Market on Market Street hosts activities for kids including a scavenger hunt. Free to attend. Held at Asheville City Market Downtown, 52 N. Market St. • TH (6/22), 5:30pm "Pollinator Superheroes," presentation about native pollinators for all ages.

Registration required: 250-4750. Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road SPELLBOUND CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOP 640 Merrimon Ave., #204, 708-7570, spellboundchildrensbookshop. com • FR (6/16), 6-7pm - Teen Book Club: A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge​ .​​ Free to attend.

• SA (6/17), noon-1pm Social Justice League: 'See Through Propaganda," presentation and activities for kids. Free to attend.

OUTDOORS FATHER'S DAY • CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK (PD.) Buy an adult ticket and Dad gets in Free: Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18. For coupon and discount info, visit: chimneyrockpark.com ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 251-9973, ashevilledowntown.org • TUESDAYS through (8/29), 5:30-7:30pm - "Asheville Hoop Jam," outdoor event hosted by Asheville Hoops, featuring hula hooping and music. Bring your own hula or borrow a demo. Free.

Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - "LEAF Global Citizen’s Dance and Art Series," outdoor event featuring public dance workshops by visual and performing artists plus craft activities at the Easel Rider mobile art lab.

Free. Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St. BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKES 298-5330, nps.gov • FR (6/16), 10am - “Walk on the Wild Side” ranger-led,

JUNE JAMBOREE CELEBRATION 253-0095, appalachian.org Registration required: haley@ appalachian.org • SA (6/17), 8am - Guided ID birding expedition with district biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation. Free.

• SA (6/17), 9am - Sevenand-a-half mile challenging hike to Hump Mountain with optional 1.5-mile walk to waterfall. Free.

• SA (6/17), 11am - “Roll 'n' Stroll in the Rhododendron Gardens," wheelchair- and stroller- accessible guided tour of the Fork Mountain gardens' paved trails. Free.

• SA (6/17), 9am -"Yoga on the Mountain," outdoor guided yoga class. Beginners welcome. Registration required: Free.

• SA (6/17), 1-4pm - Social gathering with refreshments and the SAHC staff and trustees. Optional 1.5 mile self-guided hike waterfall.

Free.

THE CRADLE OF FORESTRY 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, 877-3130 • SA (6/17), 7:30-9:30pm "Firefly Twilight Tour," wheelchair accessible tour of the evening forest to learn about fireflies. Bring a flashlight. $6/$3 for ages 15 and under.

PARENTING YOUTH OUTRIGHT 866-881-3721, youthoutright. org • 3rd SATURDAYS, 11am - Middle school discus-

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sion group. Free. Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St.

PUBLIC LECTURES PUBLIC LECTURES AT UNCA unca.edu • FR (6/16), 1:30-3pm - "Policing Minority Communities," discussion with Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper and Buncombe County

Sherriff Van Duncan. Free.

Held at UNC-Asheville Reuter Center, 1 Campus View Road WLOS YOUR VOICE/YOUR FUTURE TOWN HALL wlos.com • WE (6/14), 7:30-8:30pm WLOS Your Voice/Your Future Town Hall: “The Immigration Impact," panel discussion on the topic of immigration. Free.

Held at the WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road

SENIORS AGUDAS ISRAEL CONGREGATION 505 Glasgow Lane Hendersonville, 693-9838, agudasisraelsynagogue.org • WEDNESDAYS, 11am-2pm The Hendersonville Elder Club for older adults of all faiths.

Free.

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS WALK 251-6622, landofsky.org

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Briefs Elephant tranquilizer hits Asheville, making horse tranquilizer abusers feel completely inadequate Substantive work on front of new AC Hotel turns out to be no more than a façade

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CTS Cleanup After more than a decade of foot-dragging, the pollution cleanup at CTS site is finally starting. Key items for the undertaking are said to include: • List of really good excuses.

• Grouchy security guard with self-supplied caution tape.

• Merry Maids coupon.

• Wistful memories of a time when Superfund contained money.

• Big sponge.

• Guy who complains that hazmat suit is uncomfortable.

• Good chemicals, this time.

• Book: 100 puns Using Double-entendres with the Word ‘Fume’.

• Witch doctor to remove bad corporate mojo.

• Apology speech by actor with an almost-believable contrition bit.

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Asheville residents form posse to protect city against threat of more police

An Asheville citizen, above, shoos off some unwanted police officers after they attempted to force their way into downtown Asheville.

Asheville, MondAy — Panic set in as rumors spread outside the City Council meeting.

“Did they say $1 million for additional police officers, or one million additional police officers?” an alarmed elderly woman asked the tattoo-covered young man standing next to her.

“Whatever it is, I’ll help hold them off as long as I can, but you better get to safety, somewhere well hidden and high up where no police officers can find you,” the young man answered bravely as he visibly shook with fear.

Although the future wasn’t clear, one thing was: Crime was up in downtown Asheville, and that only meant one thing — more cops were coming.

“I’ve been noticing a few police officers here and there downtown, but foolishly I didn’t think anything of it,” said one downtown business owner. “Honestly, when you see a few cops lingering around, it almost always means more are coming.

Plus, I think some of the tourists have been feeding them, which is a big no-no.”

Supporters of downtown Asheville aren’t about to let a bunch of “law-enforcement hooligans” disrupt the rhythm of the city they love.

“We are calling on all untrained, unsupervised vigilantes to band together to protect the downtown crime rates from falling victim to these uniformed desperadoes with their reckless chainsof-command and their formal training and their community outreach,” pleaded one woman who said she was trying to make a home and raise children in Pritchard Park. “I’ve never had a brewery fistfight try to write me a citation. I’ve never had a mugger run my I.D. for warrants. I’ve never seen a cop downtown after 2:30 a.m., and neither have the people I’ve drunkenly punched or harmlessly mugged.”

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• TH (6/15), 5:30-7:30pm - Family friendly walk with live music, food trucks and aging resources. Free.

Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road SENIOR OPPORTUNITY CENTER 36 Grove St., Asheville • 1st & 3rd FRIDAYS, 1:30-3:45pm - "Charitable Sewing and Yarn Crafts." Complete your own projects in the company of others. Free.

SPIRITUALITY ABOUT THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUE • FREE INTRODUCTORY TALK (PD.) Deep within everyone is a wellspring of peace, energy and happiness. With proper instruction anyone can effortlessly transcend the busy or agitated mind and directly experience that rejuvenating inner source.

Learn how TM is different from mindfulness, watching your breath, common mantra meditation and everything else. NIH-sponsored research shows deep revitalizing rest, reduced stress and anxiety, improved brain functioning and heightened well-being. Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, Asheville TM Center, 165 E. Chestnut.

828-254-4350. TM.org or MeditationAsheville.org 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.

EMBODIED HEARTFELT AWARENESS (PD.) Meditation Retreat, July 6th-9th,2017. Directly experience a sense of embodiment and the qualities of an awakened heart, led by Heather Sundberg & Ronya Banks. 828-808-4444, ashevillemeditation.com.

FAMILY MEDITATION (PD.) Children and adult(s) practice mindfulness meditation, discuss principles, and engage in fun games. The 3rd Saturday monthly. 10:30am – 11:30. Asheville Insight Meditation, 175 Weaverville Road, Asheville, 828-8084444, ashevillemeditation.com.

OPEN HEART MEDITATION (PD.) Now at 70 Woodfin Place, Suite 212. Tuesdays 7-8pm.

Experience the stillness and beauty of connecting to your heart and the Divine within you. Suggested $5 donation. OpenHeartMeditation.com SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER (PD.) Wednesdays, 10pm-midnight • Thursdays, 7-8:30pm and Sundays, 10-noon • Meditation and community.

By donation. 60 N. Merrimon Ave., #113, (828) 2005120. asheville.shambhala.org CENTER FOR ART & SPIRIT AT ST. GEORGE 1 School Road, 258-0211 • 3rd SATURDAYS, 7:30-9:30pm - "Dances of Universal Peace," spiritual group dances that blend chanting, live music and movement. No experience necessary.

Admission by donation.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • Through (6/20) - Open registration for the Henderson County Churches Uniting vacation Bible school that takes place Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29. Registration: bit.ly/vbs-peru. Free.

• TU (6/20), 1pm - Luther and the Reformation, film screening. Free.

• WE (7/21), 5:30pm - Cross-generational informal pot-

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luck supper and interactive worship experience. Bring a dish to share. Free.

GREAT TREE ZEN TEMPLE 679 Lower Flat Creek Alexander, 645-2085, greattreetemple.org • 3rd SATURDAYS, 4-5:30pm - Women’s zen practice circle with meditation, discussion, study, creative expression and building community. Admission by donation.

KAIROS WEST COMMUNITY CENTER Haywood Road, 367-6360, kairoswest.wordpress.com • 3rd SUNDAYS, 11am-12:30pm - Introduction to Buddhism meeting. Sponsored by Soka Gakkai International - Asheville. Free.

UR LIGHT CENTER 2196 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain, 669-6845, urlight.org • SA (6/17), 10am-noon - "The 12 Rays: Combining Music and Guided Imagery," workshop with Michael Love and Richard Shulman. $25/$20 advance.

• SA (6/17), 7-9pm - Summer Solstice piano concert with Richard Shulman. for more info and advance tickets. $20/$15 advance.

SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library • WE (6/14), 12:30pm - Reading and signing with author David Hicks, author of White Plains. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • SA (6/17), 2pm - Peter Olevnick presents his book of poetry, Buried Pennies. Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road • TH (6/22), 6pm - Swannanoa Book Club: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa FIRESTORM CAFE AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Road, 255-8115 • 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Queer Women's Book Club. Free to attend.

MALAPROP'S BOOKSTORE AND CAFE 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • WE (6/14), 7pm - Gail Godwin, in conversation with Rob Neufeld, presents her novel, Grief Cottage. Free to attend.

• TH (6/15), 7pm - Notorious HBC (History Book Club): The Making of the Other Side of the Wind by Josh Karp. Free to attend.

• FR (6/16), 7pm - Dan Pierce presents the book, Hazel Creek: The Life and Death of an Iconic Mountain Community. Free to attend.

• MO (6/19), 7pm - "Writer’s Coffeehouse," monthly meeting for writers of all experience levels to discuss the business of writing, gather shared knowledge and network. Free to attend.

• TU (6/20), 7pm - Jenny Allen presents her book, Would Everybody Please Stop?: Reflections on Life & Other Bad Ideas. Free to attend.

• TU (6/20), 7pm - New and Notable Book Club: Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout. Free to attend.

• WE (6/21), 7pm - Steve Katz presents his book, Blood, Sweat and Rock 'n' Roll Years: Is Steve Katz a Rock Star? Free to attend.

MARION COMMUNITY BUILDING 191 N. Main St., Marion • SA (6/17), 10am-3pm - Local author festival featuring Julia Nunnally Duncan and other McDowell County authors. Free.

SYNERGY STORY SLAM avl.mx/0gd • WE (6/14), 8pm - Storytelling open mic with the theme "Escape."Sign-up to participate at 7:30pm. Free to attend. Held at Odditorium, 1045 Haywood Road THE WRITER'S WORKSHOP 387 Beaucatcher Road, 254-8111, twwoa.org • Through WE (8/30) - Submissions accepted for the "Literary Fiction Contest." Contact for full guidelines. $25.

how the public can help. Registration required: tours@homewardboundwnc.org. Free.

MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, mountaintrue.org • SA (6/17), 1-8pm - Volunteer clean-up on the Swannanoa River or on a float trip on the French Broad River. Followed by beer release party. Registration: bit.ly/2s8sOgq. Free to attend. Held at Hi-Wire Big Top, 2A Huntsman Place For more volunteering opportunities visit mountainx.com/volunteering

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OLLI AT UNCA 251-6140, olliasheville.com • TU (6/20), 4:30-6pm - Reading by poets Mike Ross and Karen DePew. Free. Held at UNCAsheville Reuter Center, 1 Campus View Road

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SPORTS APA POOL LEAGUE (PD.) Beginners welcome & wanted! Play in Asheville or Arden or Brevard. HAVE FUN. MEET PEOPLE. PLAY POOL. Vicki at 828-329-8197 www.

BlueRidgeAPA.com ONGOING – weekly league play BUNCOMBE COUNTY RECREATION SERVICES buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Parks/ • Through MO (7/10) - Open registration for the adult Summer Sand Volleyball League for all skill levels. Registration: volleyball.buncomberecreation.org. $25-$35.

VOLUNTEERING TUTOR ADULTS IN NEED WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL (PD.) Dedicate two hours a week to working with an immigrant who wants to learn English or with an English-speaking adult who has low literacy skills.

Sign up for volunteer orientation on 6/28 (5:30 pm) or 6/29 (9:00 am) by emailing volunteers@ litcouncil.com. www.litcouncil.com ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 251-9973, ashevilledowntown.org • Through MO (4/4) - Volunteer to help with beer service, water and soda sales, ID checking and wristband adhering and other jobs at the Ingles Independence Day Celebration. Registration: bit. ly/2sGNHMt or volunteer@ashevilledowntown. org.

HANDS ON ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE 2-1-1, handsonasheville.org • WE (6/14), 5-6:30pm - Volunteer to help keep up with the maintenance of the Verner Center for Early Learning community garden.

• SA (6/17), 2-5pm - Volunteer to help accept donations at a nonprofit re-store.

• TU (6/20), 4-6pm - Volunteer to assist with unpacking and pricing in a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store.

• TH (6/22), 11am-12:30pm - Volunteer to cook and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veteran's Restoration Quarters.

HOMEWARD BOUND OF WNC 218 Patton Ave., 258-1695, homewardboundwnc.org • THURSDAYS, 11am - "Welcome Home Tour," tours to find out how Homeward Bound is working to end homelessness and

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BY LEA MCLELLAN leamclellan@gmail.com The benefits of meditation for adults are well-researched and supported by science. Improved cognition, decreased anxiety and increased focus are just a few of meditation’s touted effects. The research on children’s meditation isn’t as plentiful, but studies have shown that kids, too, can reap the benefits of “quieting the mind.”

Asheville parents and teachers are seeking out ways to introduce their children and students to these techniques.

In 2013, meditation and kindergarten teacher Elise Cross attended a teaching given by the Dalai Lama in Louisville, Ky., with her husband and two young daughters. “He spoke on the increased need of adding secular ethics to our education system,” says Cross. “He explained how we’re focused on material goals but not necessarily teaching kindness and warm-heartedness.”

As a kindergarten teacher at The New Classical Academy in Asheville and kids’ meditation teacher at Urban Dharma, Cross resonated with the Buddhist leader’s words. “I became much more intentional with how I could incorporate these lessons in the classroom and into [the Urban Dharma] children’s program,” she says.

Cross has been teaching her monthly Meditation for the Young class at local Tibetan Buddhist center Urban Dharma for the past two years. The class, which varies by age group, is offered in conjunction with Jubilee!, a local faith community.

Cross doesn’t expect her young students to practice meditation in the same ways that adults do, saying it isn’t realistic or effective to expect kids to sit and be quiet for long stretches of time. “Instead, I try to point out how mindfulness is relevant in their lives and the importance of having the ability to not get carried away by emotions,” she says.

“We talk about how we’re exercising and training our minds, working toward being able to act from this calm state when we’re in the midst of chaos or a challenging situation.”

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MINDFUL PRACTICE: Elise Cross leads a meditation class for Asheville kids at Urban Dharma. Photo by Tim Cross body awareness and breath meditation. “Drawing the attention to the body and breath helps calm the mind and draw their awareness to the present,” says Cross. She also directs the children in visualization activities and guided meditations aimed at building compassion toward themselves and others.

“Meditations for kids should be kept brief so they can feel successful and enjoy the experience,” says Cross.

With this in mind, she will break up the meditation exercises with stories that focus on secular humanist ethics, followed by discussion.

Even with adjusted expectations for young meditators, Cross is struck by how kids respond to the practice.

“Even the most energetic kids have been able to achieve a pretty impressive level of calm and quiet in a fairly brief amount of time,” she says.

Vicki Garlock is the nurture coordinator at Jubilee! Community Church.

She works with Cross to introduce the children at Jubilee! to other faith-based traditions. But she points out that med-

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itation and mindfulness don’t have to be religious in nature. “Many activities can be ‘mindful,’ and it’s becoming harder and harder to maintain boundaries between faith-based meditative practices and more secular mindful practices,” says Garlock. “Regardless of motivations, many activities — like making crafts, praying or even stretching — can be mindful, and perhaps even meditative, if they are done in a quiet and reflective manner.”

For Garlock, it’s very important that the kids at Jubilee! experience quiet and stillness, especially in our distracting, even chaotic, world. “All that noise can prevent us from getting in touch with the truest part of ourselves,” she says. “Silence and stillness help us access those places deep within us that are often masked or hidden from view.”

James Dougherty, who studied under a Tibetan lama and practices meditation as a Buddhist, takes his 9-year-old granddaughter Lilly to Cross’ class regularly. Mindfulness meditation does not conflict with one’s religion, he says. “It is unfortunate that

people think it will brainwash their kids, or it’s strictly a religious practice,” says Doughterty. “The classes Elise teaches are secular, with lots of stories and activities.”

Furthermore, says Dougherty, the effects of meditation on his granddaughter are evident. “It is a process, but I did see an immediate improvement in Lilly’s attitude toward others, and she was a calmer child,” he says. “Study after study has confirmed that adults who meditate have more clarity, are happier, have less addiction problems, are better able to avoid conflict, are more successful, have fulfilling relationships. Translate this to kids, and they do better in school, are more contented, have less behavioral issues, have more fulfilling friendships and grow up more balanced.”

Kimberly Mason volunteers at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, where she teaches Neighboring Faiths, a class in which she and her students explore other faith traditions. It was through this program that she met Cross. Mason’s 5-year-old daughter Libby practices mindfulness as part of of her kindergarten curriculum at Isaac Dickson Elementary.

Mason says her daughter practices a type of mindfulness practice at home called loving-kindness meditation, using it as a prayer before dinner. In this practice, the practitioner repeats the words, “May I be safe, may I be happy, may I be healthy, may I live with ease,” eventually replacing the “I” with “you.”

“It is really lovely,” says Mason.

Sitting meditation is less interesting to the active 5-year-old, but Mason tries to add it in small doses.

“I do encourage her to join me in ‘sitting in silence’ for a minute or two, and that is about all she can handle,” says Mason. “But I think it’s worth my persistence because the benefits are so great and so well-established. So we try just brief sittings (a minute or two), and then we talk about why this is good for our brains.”

Mason imagines that sitting meditation may come later for Libby, but in the meantime, she is happy to keep incorporating the mindfulness practices she has learned into her home routine. “I think meditation is an antidote to stimulation addiction that is pretty widespread

QUIET TIME: Children meditate at The New Classical Academy in Asheville. Photo

by Elise Cross these days,” says Mason. “It helps us regain control of our attention and focus, so that we are not at the mercy of our emotions and cravings.

It’s easy to see how this can lead to more success in relationships, school, job performance and just about every aspect of life.”­X

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • TH (6/15), 11am - "Ageless Grace," exercise class with movement and music. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • TU (6/20), 6:30pm- "The ABCs of Therapy Dogs," presentation with JR the therapy dog. For ages 13 and up. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa • WE (6/21), 11:30am - "Laughter Yoga," yoga class for adults.

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HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 262 Leroy George Drive Clyde, 456-7311 • TU (6/20), 6pm - “New Options in Cataract Surgery," dinner and presentation by David Markoff, MD, FACS and Caroline Denwood, MD. Registration required: 800-424-3627. Free.

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION 505-1874, dmn261034@mac.com • SA (6/17), 10:30am - "Cochlear Implants," presentation by Krista Heavner and monthly meeting.

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MAHEC OB/GYN SPECIALISTS 119 Hendersonville Road, Appointments: 771-5500, mahec. net • WE (6/14), 5:30-6:30pm - Open house with tours and opportunity to meet care providers. Free to attend.

THE BLOOD CONNECTION BLOOD DRIVES 800-392-6551, thebloodconnection.org • TH (7/22), 7am-7pm- Operation Blood Drive with The Blood Connection. Registration: 2335302. Walk-ins welcome. Held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville THE MEDITATION CENTER 894 E. Main St., Sylva, 356-1105, meditate-wnc.org • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm "Inner Guidance from an Open Heart," class with meditation and discussion. $10.

YOGA IN THE PARK 254-0380, youryoga.com • SATURDAYS, 10-11:30am Proceeds from this outdoor yoga class benefit Homeward Bound and OurVoice. Admission by donation. Held at Pack Square Park, 121 College St.

SUPPORT GROUPS ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS & DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES adultchildren.org • Visit mountainx.com/support for full listings.

ALATEEN Alateen30683777@gmail.com • TUESDAYS 7-8pm - Help and support for teens who are affected by drinking in a family member or friend. Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St. 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 TEENS UNITED facebook.com/groups/ AspergersTeensUnited • For teens (13-19) and their parents. Meets every 3 weeks.

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BRAINSTORMER’S COLLECTIVE 254-0507, puffer61@gmail.com • 3rd THURSDAYS, 6-7:30pm For brain injury survivors and

supporters. Held at Kairos West Community Center, Haywood Road, Asheville BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 213-2508 • 3rd THURSDAYS, 5:30pm - For breast cancer survivors, husbands, children and friends.

Held at SECU Cancer Center, 21 Hospital Drive CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT 989-1555, deb.casaccia@gmail. com • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6 pm – Held in a private home.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS 242-7127 • FRIDAYS, 5:30pm - Held at First United Methodist Church of Waynesville, 556 S. Haywood Waynesville • SATURDAYS, 11:15am – Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St. • TUESDAYS 7:30pm - Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite G4 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 Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Meeting Place, 1316-C Parkwood Road DIABETES SUPPORT 213-4700, laura.tolle@msj.org • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 3:30pm - In room 3-B. Held at Mission Health, 509 Biltmore Ave. EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS 561-706-3185, eatingdisordersanonymous.org • FRIDAYS, 4:30pm - Eating disorder support group. Held at 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave # G4, Asheville FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 423-6191 or 242-2173 • SATURDAYS, 11am- Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite G4 FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE 233-0948, fourseasonscfl.org • TUESDAYS, 3:30-4:30pm Grief support group. Held at Four Seasons - Checkpoint, 373 Biltmore Ave. • THURSDAYS, 12:30pm - Grief support group. Held at SECU Hospice House, 272 Maple St., Franklin

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS gamblersanonymous.org • THURSDAYS, 6:45pm - 12-step meeting. Held at Basillica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St. GRIEF PROCESSING SUPPORT GROUP 452-5039, haymed.org/locations/ the-homestead • 3rd THURSDAYS, 4-5:30pm Bereavement education and support group. Held at Homestead Hospice and Palliative Care, 127 Sunset Ridge Road, Clyde HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP 252-7489 • 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Sponsored by WNCAP. Held at All Souls Counseling Center, 35 Arlington St. 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. LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN 776-4809 • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm Hosted by American Chronic Pain Association. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, NC CHAPTER 877-849-8271, lupusnc.org • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm Lupus support group for those living with lupus, their family and caregivers. Held at All Souls Cathedral, 9 Swan St. MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS network@memorycare.org • 3rd TUESDAYS 1-3pm – Held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Road MINDFULNESS AND 12 STEP RECOVERY avl12step@gmail.com • WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-8:45pm Mindfulness meditation practice and 12 step program. Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite G4 MOUNTAIN MAMAS PEER SUPPORT GROUP facebook.com/ mountainmamasgroup • 3rd SATURDAYS, 11am-1pm - Held at First Congregational UCC of Hendersonville, 1735 5th Ave. W., Hendersonville MY DADDY TAUGHT ME THAT mydaddytaughtmethat.org • MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - Men's discussion group.

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS 505-7353, namiwnc.org, namiwc2015@gmail.com • 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - For family members and caregivers of those with mental illness. Held at NAMI Offices, 356 Biltmore Ave. • 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Connection group for individuals dealing with mental illness. Held at NAMI Offices, 356 Biltmore Ave. OUR VOICE 35 Woodfin St., 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • Ongoing drop-in group for female identified survivors of sexual violence.

OVERCOMERS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 665-9499 • WEDNESDAYS, noon1pm - Held at First Christian Church of Candler, 470 Enka Lake Road, Candler OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP rchovey@sos-mission.org • MONDAYS, 6pm Christian 12-step program. Held at SOS Anglican Mission, 1944 Hendersonville Road

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REFUGE RECOVERY 225-6422, refugerecovery. org • THURSDAYS, 7:30pm Held at Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness, 370 N. Louisiana St. • FRIDAYS, 7-8:30pm & SUNDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Held at Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave, Asheville • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Held at Shambhala Meditation Center, 60 N Merrimon Ave., #113

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS • Regional number: 2771975. Visit mountainx.com/ support for full listings.

SHIFTING GEARS 683-7195 • MONDAYS, 6:30-8pm Group-sharing for those in transition in careers or relationships.

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WASHED UP

Hazel Creek author Daniel Pierce details community’s convoluted past

BY LYSS HUNT alyssadecaulp@gmail.com Sixty-five miles west of Asheville, Highway 288 extends for 6 miles into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and then abruptly peters out inside the mouth of a tunnel. There’s something eerie about the sight, and hikers love exploring this Appalachian anomaly. But though it seems like something from a horror movie, the only truly haunting thing about the road’s sudden ending is the specter of a broken promise whose bitter aftertaste still lingers more than 70 years later.

THE WHOLE TRUTH Hazel Creek: The Life and Death of an Iconic Mountain Community,

by UNC Asheville history professor Daniel Pierce, explores the complex

PAST AND PRESENT: UNC Asheville history professor Daniel Pierce is the author of a new book that explores the history of the Hazel Creek community in Swain County, including broken promises over the so-called “Road to Nowhere.” Photo of Pierce by Audrey Keelin

history of the road and the people it was meant to serve. Released in April, the book details the multifaceted and often overlooked story of the ill-fated town of Proctor and its inhabitants. And while some may see it as a spooky ghost town or obscure relic of a remote past, Pierce’s book demonstrates that Proctor’s legacy is still relevant today.

The story of the Hazel Creek community is thick with tension: between traditional and modernizing ways of life; between agriculture and industry; between local and national interests. There’s also authorial tension between the views expressed in Our Southern Highlanders, Horace Kephart’s classic 1913 account of the people and the area, and Pierce’s book. Kephart, writes Pierce, “unfortunately and inaccurately” portrayed the locals “as exemplars of the ‘strange and peculiar’ people who inhabited the isolated mountain coves and hollows of southern Appalachia.”

The first white settlers arrived in Hazel Creek around 1830. By 1910,

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BUSTLING COMMUNITY: Logging booms brought an influx of new residents to the area after the turn of the century. Shown here is the Proctor School in the 1920s. Photo provided by Daniel Pierce

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the thriving town of Proctor had a school, a church, two post offices and a movie theater. As the logging and mining industries moved in and out of the area, Hazel Creek survived numerous booms and busts that left their mark on both the local environment and the economy.

And by the 1930s, when the national park was being assembled, the National Park Service had “bought into those stereotypes that Horace Kephart and others helped to perpetuate,” writes Pierce. Even today, he told Xpress, many local people believe prejudice played a role in why the federal government reneged on its promise to build a new road that would give the residents who were booted out access to the cemeteries where their ancestors were buried.

But what sounded the death knell for Proctor, the very heart of the Hazel Creek community, was the Tennessee Valley Authority’s construction of Fontana Dam in the early 1940s. Providing hydroelectric power for Alcoa’s aluminum plants in Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s top-secret atomic bomb project was seen as crucial to the war effort, but the newly created reservoir flooded residents’ former homes and the road that led to them. To make way for the park and the dam, notes Pierce, “Communities sacrificed a lot in places like Hazel Creek. And it wasn’t their choice.”

PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT The last half of Pierce’s book explores the project’s continuing implications for those residents.

For a mix of environmental, financial and political reasons, construction of the promised road to the cemeteries (replacing one lost to the flooding) had been halted for good by the 1970s, and the 6 miles that were built stood as a physical reminder of the painful, involuntary displacement.

From the 1950s to the ’80s, says the author, who grew up in West Asheville, the Park Service’s attitude toward the Hazel Creek residents was: “We’re the experts … and you need to just let us do our job.” He acknowledges, however, that the agency’s approach has changed dramatically since then.

Meanwhile, in 2010, the longrunning dispute appeared to have been settled when Swain County agreed to accept a $52 million payment from the federal government in lieu of the promised road. But in the latest installment of what Pierce sees as a continuing pattern of bad faith, most of that money has never been paid.

And as he puts it, “There’s a justice issue there.” X

Want to know more?

Daniel Pierce will give a talk about his book and the Hazel Creek community at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville on Friday, June 16, starting at 7 p.m. And if you miss that one, he’ll be at the Blue Ridge Bookstore in downtown Waynesville on Thursday, July 15, beginning at 3 p.m.

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FARM & GARDEN

In praise of the pawpaw

Learn about an interesting (and stinky) native fruit

BY MAGGIE CRAMER

A botanical book club

mcramerwrites@gmail.com Never eaten a pawpaw? You’re not alone.

“The fruit is hard to transport and keep fresh, so the modern consumer has probably never even seen one,” says Heather Rayburn of the once-important food source for Native Americans, early settlers and, in more recent times, poor Appalachians. As a staff member at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and a native plant advocate, Rayburn’s out to make the pawpaw popular again. She’ll host a book club in celebration of pollinator month around Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit,

by Andrew Moore, on Wednesday, June 21, at the gardens.

But it’s not just the fruit that’s fallen out of favor, Rayburn notes, it’s native plants in general. And

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FUNKY FRUIT: The pawpaw tree is native to the Southeast and attracts pollinators, including beetles and flies. Heather Rayburn will lead a discussion on June 21 about the role of the pawpaw and other native plants in nurturing vital pollinator species. Photo

by Virginia Daffron that’s where the pollinator connection comes in.

“Our native plants and insects have co-evolved together,” she explains, “and many of our native pollinators can only survive in the presence of specific native plants.” She adds that, unfortunately, non-natives have taken over the American landscape — with a good number becoming invasive.

Rayburn’s not just talking about bees, stressing that we rely on other pollinators to fertilize our crops, too. In the case of the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba), those pollinators are carrion beetles and flies. “[They] aren’t as sexy as bees,” she concedes, “but they also play a huge and important role in a healthy ecology, and they’re in trouble.” Luckily, they find the tree’s meat-colored blossoms, with a smell described as (quit reading if you’re squeamish) rotting flesh, irresistible.

She knows most folks don’t select invasives with any negative intention.

After all, they can be found at local nurseries. As an avid gardener, she admits to making mistakes herself early on, with what turned out to be

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non-native plants. “Once I got things in balance, I started attracting so many more insects and birds to the yard,” she says — not just flies to her pawpaw patch, but also monarch butterflies, which flock to her milkweed.

That’s what Rayburn hopes will be the event’s take-home message: Everyone can help the plight of pollinators and native plants. “They don’t have to be scientists or political activists or work at an environmental organization to do something substantial.”

Simply cutting down English ivy or bittersweet vines off a tree can make a big difference, she says. But when it comes to selections for the garden, “If you care about pollinators or fear the collapse of the food chain, then go with native plants,” states Rayburn briskly.

Sample fresh pawpaw and pawpaw jam at the event, hear Rayburn’s stories about the native tree (like why the pawpaw is called “the poor-man’s banana”) and discuss Moore’s ode to the love-itor-hate-it fruit, which should be read in advance. Copies of the book are available at the gardens’ visitor center. X

RECOMMENDED READ: Andrew Moore’s 2015 book Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit will be the subject of the Botanical Garden’s monthly book discussion on June 21. Cover image used with permission from Chelsea Green Publishing WHAT Botanical Gardens’ pollinator event and discussion of Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit

by Andrew Moore WHEN Wednesday, June 21, 4-5:30 p.m.

WHERE Botanical Gardens at Asheville, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd.

DETAILS Cost is $10/person; pre-registration is required by calling 828-252-5190, and space is limited.

ECO ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS ashevillegreendrinks.com • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Eco-presentations, discussions and community connection. Free. Held at Lenoir Rhyne Center for Graduate Studies, 36 Montford Ave. GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 789 Merrimon Ave., 254-3274, gcpcusa.org/ • SU (6/18), 11:30am1pm - “Earth Day,” event with inforamtion from local environmentally friendly organizations.

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Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St. MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, mountaintrue.org • SU (6/18), 12:30-3pm - Second annual Dads’ Day River Clean Up with Asheville GreenWorks, Riverlink, and French Broad Chocolate Lounge.

1.5 mile paddle on French Broad river with gear provided. Registration: mountaintrue.org. Free.

POLLINATION CELEBRATION! beecityusa.org • TH (6/15), 9am-noon - Non-native invasive plant removal volunteer event. Wear close toed shoes, long pants, long sleeve shirt and work gloves. Registration: mountaintrue.org/ eventscalendar/. Free.

Held at Patton Park, Asheville Highway, Hendersonville • TH (6/15), 5:30-7pm - Wildlife Workshops & Walkabouts: “Native Pollinators,” workshop includes building a bee house and learning about bees and their habitat.

Registration required: tdavids@defenders.org.

Free. Held at Defenders of Wildlife, 1 Rankin Ave., 2nd Floor, Asheville • SA (6/17), 9am-noon - “Native Pollinators,” wildlife workshop and

walkabout to clear invasive plants. Sponsored

by Bee City USA and Defenders of Wildlife.

Registration required: tdavids@defenders.org. Free.

Held at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, US-25 • SA (6/17), 9:3011am - “Introduction to Beekeeping,” program presented by the Henderson County Beekeepers Association for middle school age to adults.

Registration required: outreach@hendersonville. coop. Free to attend.

Held at Hendersonville Community Co-op, 715 S. Grove St., Hendersonville • SU (6/18), 2-7pm “Bring on the Butterflies!

(And the Beer!),” event celebrating pollinators with crafts, games and a pollinator-themed menu.

Sponsored by Bee City USA. Free to attend. Held at Blue Ghost Brewing Company, 125 Underwood Road. Fletcher RIVERLINK 252-8474, riverlink.org • FR (6/16), 10am-noon - Volunteer to help with the West Asheville Park rain garden. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Free.

Held at West Asheville Park, South end of Vermont Ave. • SA (6/17), 10am Volunteer to help clean up Haw Creek. RiverLink will provide grabbers, gloves, bags and waders. Free.

Held at Lowe’s 0617, 89 South Tunnel Road

FARM & GARDEN ART IN BLOOM 669-0930 • FR (6/16) & SA (6/17), 10am-2pm - Local cottage self-guided garden tour and Art in Bloom gallery show. $10 for both/$5 gallery show only. Held at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain ASHEVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., 252-5190, ashevillebotanicalgardens.org • WE (6/21), 4-5:30pm Book club meeting discussing, Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten

Fruit by Andrew Moore.

Registration required: 2525190. $17/$12 members.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS 255-5522, buncombemastergardener.org, BuncombeMasterGardeners@ gmail.com • TH (6/15), 11:30am1pm - Gardening in the Mountains presents: “Beneficial Insects,” presentation. Registration required: 255-5522.

Bring a brown bag lunch.

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PRESERVATION SOCIETY Pickling and canning save WNC’s summer harvests for the months to come

BY LESLIE BOYD leslie.boyd@gmail.com It’s early summer, and Western North Carolina is enjoying an abundance of fresh produce. Now the question becomes, what do we do with all these fresh fruits and vegetables?

The answer is to do what our grandparents did here in Southern Appalachia: Preserve them.

From peach jam to dilly beans to pickled beets, options abound, say local farmers and food educators. Already, local strawberries are harvested, and blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, both cultivated and wild, will be ready soon.

At Ten Mile Farm in Old Fort, beets, rainbow carrots, cucumbers, zucchini,

Dilly beans From Chelsea Wakstein NOTE: This is a water bath-processed treat, so it is cooked and does not contain bacteria of any kind.

Fill pint-size Mason jars with fresh green beans. (Or use quartsize jars and double the quantities of ingredients.)

To each jar add:

Sprig of fresh dill ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 clove of fresh garlic

Pour a mixture of equal amounts of water and white vinegar, heated to boiling, over the beans and to about a half-inch from the top of the jar. Seal the jars with new lids and process in a water-bath canner for 20 minutes for pints, 35 minutes for quarts. Remove the jars from the pot and allow to cool several hours before checking to make sure all the lids have sealed tightly. Any jars that have not sealed need to be refrigerated.

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CAN DO: Chelsea Wakstein demonstrates water-bath canning at Villagers in West Asheville.

Photo by Leslie Boyd turnips and yellow squash are plentiful, as are garlic and radishes, says co-owner Christina Carter. Part of maintaining a diet of food that is produced locally is to preserve it for when the harvest is done, Carter says. Food that is canned or fermented can last for months, even years, without spoiling, allowing us to continue to enjoy the bounty even in the dead of winter At Rayburn Farm in Barnardsville, early garlic and beets are in, and farm-

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er Michael Rayburn is preparing to preserve some of the harvest. “One advantage to preserving your own food is the fresh taste in the middle of winter,” he says.

According to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, nearly 20 crops will be ripening and hitting the market in the coming weeks (see sidebar for a complete list). Chelsea Wakstein offers classes in both water-bath canning and fermentation at Villagers in

West Asheville, helping people to preserve these harvests safely.

Wakstein started canning five years ago because she wanted to rely less on industrially produced and processed food, which often contains added salt, sugars, dyes and preservatives. “I want to know what’s in the food I eat, and if I preserve it, I know,” Wakstein says. “I know where it came from, and I know what’s in it.”

At a recent class, Wakstein went through the process for a dozen students, emphasizing that the most important thing to remember is sanitation. The purpose of canning is to prevent bacteria, molds and other harmful organisms from spoiling the food.

Jars should be clean, she says, but need not be sterilized before filling — the heat of the canning process will take care of that. Jars and the rings that hold the lids on the jars can be reused, but lids can’t be reused. They are available in packages of a dozen at most grocery and discount stores.

Ball, the manufacturer of Mason jars and lids, recommends keeping them in simmering, but not boiling, water just before use.

As for the food itself, “It’s a good idea to look for seconds,” she says.

“Food that’s perfectly fine, but not pretty enough to be sold at the market. You don’t need it to be pretty.”

Water-bath canning is for foods high in acid, mostly fruits. Vegetables processed in a brine of one part vinegar to one part water are also safe.

For low-acid foods, the best canning method is pressure canning with a pressure-canning pot. (Wakstein says regular pressure cookers are not meant for canning and recommends buying a pressure canner.) Jams, jellies, fruit butters, tomatoes and pickles all can be processed safely in a water-bath canner.

Wakstein advises canning food that is hot when it is put into clean jars and processing it five minutes longer than recommended by recipes because the WNC area is more than 1,000 feet above sea level. Aside from that, simple recipes can be found online and in many books, including her favorite, Putting Food By ($17, Penguin Books), which also contains instructions for fermenting, smoking and salting to preserve fresh foods.

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828-505-7682 HELPFUL MICROBES: Sarah Archer’s business, Serotonin Ferments, highlights fermented foods’ role in helping the body produce serotonin. Her products include, from left, fermented cauliflower, beets, onions and carrots. Photo by Leslie Boyd Fermentation is a preservation process that harnesses the power of beneficial microorganisms to fight off harmful bacteria and control the deterioration of foods. Sarah Archer began fermenting 12 years ago as a hobby, but she got more serious when she began reading about the benefits of fermented foods and started her own business, Serotonin Ferments.

“We know serotonin affects a lot of things, including depression,” she says. “But did you know more serotonin is produced in the gut than in the brain? And fermented foods aid in the production of serotonin.”

Research in recent years has shown the importance of healthy bacteria in the gut to human health, from helping strengthen the immune system to restoring the biome after using antibiotics and even helping to alleviate depression and anxiety.

Common, easy-to-make fermented foods include sauerkraut and kimchi, both made from cabbage, but other vegetables also are easy to ferment, including beans, carrots, onions and beets.

Commercially fermented foods usually are cooked, killing the bacteria that benefit the gut. So if probiotics are what you’re looking for, make sure you’re buying uncooked ferments (like Serotonin Ferments

and some other locally made products) or doing it yourself. “Keeping food raw preserves and even enhances the nutrients,” Archer says.

The equipment for fermenting is pretty simple and inexpensive. Jars complete with airlocks ready-made for this purpose are available at Villagers and Fifth Season or through fermentation suppliers online. Or you can easily

Fermented beets From Sarah Archer

Six medium fresh beets 2 cups water 1 tablespoon salt

Slice the beets or cut into bitesized strips and fill a 1 quart Mason jar about ¾ full. Pour the water and salt over the beets and seal the jar with the airlock in place. Ferment at room temperature for two weeks, then refrigerate.

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make your own. Airlocks, which allow gas to escape without letting wild bacteria and yeast into the mix, are available separately at brewing-supply stores for less than $5, and you can drill a hole the size of the rubber cork in a Mason jar lid. Just be certain the seal is tight, Archer says.X

Ready to harvest According to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, the following crops will be ripe and readily available in WNC in the coming weeks: Beets Blueberries Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Cucumbers Garlic

Greens Mushrooms Onions Peas Potatoes Radishes Summer squash Turnips

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THE CAUTIOUS LIFE

Living and dining with allergy-specific diets in WNC

There’s a pretty full house at Heiwa Shokudo by the time the server starts pouring the sake for our small two-top on a busy Friday night. The small sushi house is buzzing, but even so, the server manages to silently slip a bottle of tamari — a soy sauce substitute — onto the table as he passes by. There’s a big white sticker on the bottle that reads in black capital letters, Gluten Free.

“Another reason I love coming here is that they just know — I didn’t even have to ask for this,” says Annelise Kopp, gesturing toward the bottle. Diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of 3, the lifelong Asheville resident is unable to consume gluten in any form. Celiac is an autoimmune disorder that the Celiac Disease Foundation estimates affects one in 100 people worldwide.

“Basically what it does is allows gluten to attack your nutrient receptors,” she explains. “Because I am really good about what I eat, it isn’t often that I have a reaction. But when I do, I’ll have a headache and feel hungover the next day with nausea and extreme fatigue.

But in more severe cases, I can get violently ill, but it really is different for everyone.”

SOCIAL CHALLENGES She orders a green salad with avocado and a salmon-lemon roll with thinly

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sliced lemons gently draped across the top of each piece. Kopp has adapted to living with the disease without having to limit most of her social habits. She still eats out with friends pretty regularly, frequents bars and restaurants and even DJs, under the moniker Lil’ Meow-Meow.

The disability, however, tends to make her a regular at places she trusts — places that offer a menu that is less reliant on gluten-heavy foods. Pan-Asian cuisine, including Japanese, Thai and Korean, or even Indian and Mexican restaurants, often have more accessible menus. And while Asheville is fairly stress-free to navigate for someone with a diet-restricting disease or food allergies, that doesn’t mean it comes without a hitch.

“I was booked to DJ at One World Brewing, and I did go online to make sure that they served wine. Because, while I would be fine playing sober when free drinks are a part of your pay … it’s not a huge consideration, but it is one,”

she says. That free-drink compensation can be tricky for a celiac DJ playing gigs at breweries in Beer City. “Sometimes that is where I feel the most isolation because I can go to a pizza place and get a salad, but I can’t go to the Wedge when they are out of cider and get anything to drink, even though that’s where all my friends are going.”

“How do you maintain friends when you can’t go to their potluck? You just don’t,” says Jennifer Ramsey, a former Montreat College student who often finds herself in a similar situation. Her case is considerably more complicated than Kopp’s, as she is not only diagnosed with celiac but also suffers from a condition known as mast cell activation disorder. In her condition, the mast cells in her body randomly overreact to things that she is not, in fact, allergic to, giving her anaphylactic reactions one day to something that she may easily be able to smell or eat the very next week.

“There are definitely things that cause it to happen more,” she says, such as strawberries or pineapple. But anything with a high histamine value is a major culprit, and the list is long, including most fermented and aged foods, alcohol, canned and ready-made products and more. Even leftover fresh foods develop histamines as they age in the fridge.

“I’m on a prescription that is three to four times stronger than Benadryl, and I take it four times a day, which is the only way I am able to eat or walk or be around people,” Ramsey explains.

“People would be afraid to be around me because the shampoo in their hair would trigger me, or I couldn’t eat anything, and so after a while, you just stop being invited.”

DIETARY DANGER Ramsey didn’t always suffer from MCAD — in fact, her symptoms appeared out of nowhere. “Here I was, this foodie, having loved gourmet foods for years, and I love cooking, and then I eat a strawberry one day at my kid’s birthday party, and suddenly I can’t eat and I can’t breathe — and no one believed me,” she says.

A reaction of disbelief from fellow diners is a problem she has encountered in many venues, whether at a friend’s potluck party or a restaurant. “There are some situations that are superscary,” Ramsey says. “You are really putting your entire life in someone else’s hands every time you have an allergy and you order in a restaurant. And waitstaff rarely take that seriously. It took me a really long time to eat food comfortably.”

According to the Food Allergy Research & Education organization, there are over 15 million Americans who suffer from food allergies. And apparently the problem is becoming more widespread — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that the prevalence of food allergies in children increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. People diagnosed with allergies are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, but the primary function of that legislation is to protect them in the workplace or at school.

The law does little to provide for those endangered or sickened by a lackadaisical server or a chef who simply doesn’t care, and there is little legal recourse for such consumers.

“People with celiac disease have to advocate for themselves to eat safely unless they are eating at a restaurant like Posana that is 100 percent glutenfree,” says Sheila Horine, leader of the Gluten Intolerance Group of Asheville.

“This feels awkward for many folks who don’t want to be pushy about where to

eat or who don’t want to make a scene asking the necessary questions to make sure their food is safe.”

It can be especially challenging in Asheville where numerous restaurants feature menus for those who are glutensensitive. “These restaurants are not safe for folks with celiac disease because they do not have the protocols in place to prevent cross-contact in the kitchen,” says Horine. “It takes less than a crumb to cause damage to someone with celiac disease, whether they have outward symptoms or not.”

rules as anyone else going to a restaurant,” she continues, acknowledging that for those with more severe allergies, the consequences of a mistake can be fatal.

“It’s a fine line, but then again, I am not going to die if there is a little bit of soy sauce in my food.”

Ultimately, while living with food allergies or sensitivities is never easy, Asheville does offer a variety of safe dining options.

“I will say, it is a treat and a pleasure to be able to go into a restaurant like Posana and just be able to order whatever you

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But Cerrato thinks that’s a poor attitude to take. “No matter what you are trying to get across, it’s still an opportunity to showcase what you do and cook for them,” he says. “You’ve always got to give them what they want when you’re a chef.” He often even makes the additional effort to send a chef to deliver the food personally to the allergy-specific customer, “just to show that we are taking an extra step to make sure they are taken care of,” he says.

Cerrato’s understanding of special dietary needs comes from personal experience. “I’m gluten-sensitive, so when I eat a lot of wheat, I start getting respiratory infections,” he explains, noting that he started cutting wheat out of his diet in 2004. As a result, both he and his staff take food allergies quite seriously. These days, everything at Strada is gluten-free or has a gluten-free substitute, except for the lasagna. Even the fried calamari is made with a potato panko breading.

want off the menu,” says Kopp, noting another well-known downtown gluten-free eatery. And that enthusiasm extends to considerate friends as well.

“When I go to a potluck now, I assume that I’m going to be able to eat what I bring, but when someone else makes something that is gluten-free and says, ‘Oh, Annelise, you can eat that,’ I just get so happy, because someone remembered and cared enough to accommodate me. You stop feeling isolated, and it always feels kind of special.” X

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Bring on the butterflies One in every three bites of food consumed is produced via insect pollination, and this Father’s Day, every bite of food eaten at the Bring on the Butterflies (and the Beer!)

Celebration will support declining pollinator populations in Western North Carolina.

Blue Ghost Brewing and Olive Catering Co. are partnering with the Asheville and Hendersonville chapters of Bee City USA, a nonprofit that creates sustainable habitats for pollinators. The event kicks off a summer education series at Blue Ghost discussing pollinators and their importance in the environment, says Kim Bailey, a volunteer with Bee City Hendersonville and the keynote speaker at Bring on the Butterflies.

“We’ve really wanted to do something like this to reach a broader audience,” Bailey says. “If we do our typical events, like how to garden for pollinators, then people that are only interested in gardening are going to show up. And we have some nature walks, so people who are into hiking and nature are going to show up to that. But we realize that everybody eats, and if we can partner with some restaurants and breweries, then we can spread the message of why pollinators are so important for our food supplies to a much broader audience.”

The Father’s Day festivities kick off with brunch, followed by the Butterflies and Beer programming at 2 p.m. There will be a number of hands-on activities for children such as decorating monarch butterfly masks and antennae headbands,

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of house beers. Live music and yard games, including ladder golf, cornhole and bocce ball, will take place on the creekside lawn throughout the afternoon.

The picnic party happens 11:30 a.m.9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Sweeten Creek Brewing, 1127 Sweeten Creek Road. For more information, visit sweetencreekbrewing.com.

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WINGING IT: Blue Ghost Brewing and Olive Catering Co. are partnering to present Bring on the Butterflies (and the Beer!), a Father’s Day fundraising event supporting Bee City USA. Photo courtesy of Bee City USA Bailey says. The keynote presentation will discuss the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and how a concoction made of hops vines and stale beer can lure pollinators. A release of monarch butterflies will complete the program.

Live music will follow the presentations, along with Blue Ghost’s release of a new Defiant Whisky Irish Red for Father’s Day, said Jeremy Weber of Blue Ghost Brewing. The menu, provided by Olive Catering Co., will include a Big Daddy burger, smoked prime rib sandwich, grilled jalapeño poppers, pulled pork tatchos (nachos made with tater tots) and grilled salmon tacos, Weber says. All food and beer will be sold a la carte with prices averaging around $8 per entrée. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Bee City USA. Continuing the pollinator theme, Olive Catering Co. is renaming menu items to reflect vocabulary and terminology related to butterflies, such as “the chrysalis,” instead of a wrap. “It’s just having some fun with it and re-emphasizing the theme of the day,” says Bailey.

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WINE TASTING WITH WINEMAKER ROLLIN SOLES On Tuesday, June 20, Asheville wine aficionados will have the chance to digitally converse with Oregon-based winemaker Rollin Soles as part of Metro Wines’ Skype a Winemaker series.

Known for his pinot noir and chardonnay, Soles will remotely lead customers through a tasting of wines from the ROCO winery in northwest Oregon while answering questions about the winemaking process and his personal philosophy. The event is free.

The wine tasting will take place at Metro Wines on Tuesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. For more information, visit metrowinesasheville.com.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER PICNIC PARTY Sweeten Creek Brewing will host its second picnic party of the summer on Saturday, June 17, with a South of the Border-themed buffet and activities. In place of the brewery’s regular sandwich menu, visitors can purchase a buffet plate featuring Mexican, Spanish and Latin American cuisine. The taproom will also feature an expanded selection

Tod’s Tasties and Table will hold the annual Big Daddy and Papa Ben’s Father’s Day Cookout at Tod’s Tasties Café in Montford. “It should be a really fun and relaxed neighborhood hangout,” says Kelly Vormelker, general and marketing manager at Table.

“We cook a bunch of food, people can eat and drink as much as they want, come in for a quick bite or hang out all afternoon.” Table chef Jacob Sessoms will grill steak, chicken, sausage and veggies. Beer and wine will be available, and there will be live music as well.

The Father’s Day Barbecue begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 18. For details, visit avl.mx/3tj.

SEED TO LOAF ARTISAN BAKING WORKSHOP Living Web Farms will hold an educational workshop on the art of breadmaking on Saturday, June 24. Led by Living Web Farm director Patryk Battle, Chelsea Askew of Farm and Sparrow Bakery and Mark Dempsey of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, the class will first explore the breadmaking process by examining starters and dough development before moving into the fields to learn about cultivating, harvesting and storing grains. Demonstrations and discussions will take place throughout the day.

The Seed to Loaf workshop will occur 1:30-7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Living Web Farm, 176 Kimzey Road, Mills River. To register, visit livingwebfarms.org. X

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KEEPING ASHEVILLE WEIRD

Sixth All Go West Festival is by locals, for locals

NEW SOUNDS, FAMILIAR FACES: The Stooges Brass Band, pictured, performed at All Go West in 2014. The festival, born of organizer Arieh Samson’s eclectic tastes, is known for a lineup of mostly local artists along with a few buzzworthy, nationally touring acts. Photo by David Simchock/Front Row Focus

BY BILL KOPP bill@musoscribe.com “I got really weird,” festival organizer Arieh Samson admits, “booking innovative, left-field acts.”

This year’s All Go West lineup is characteristically eclectic, featuring three dozen locally based acts plus a few from as far away as New York City. Even if a music fan doesn’t recognize some of the names, a random selection gives a flavor for just how varied the musical choices are. To wit: 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra (funk-rock-jazz), Super Yamba Band (Afrobeat and psychedelic funk), self-described “sonic reductionists” Thee Open Sex and Young Bull (R&B, hip-hop).

Locals include Foul Mouth Jerk with Dr. Ock (hip-hop), RBTS WIN (neo-soul), The Space Cowboys & the Cosmic Girls (Jamiroquai tribute), Axxa/Abraxas (indierock), Jamar Woods Acoustic Band (led by The Fritz’s frontman) and dozens of others across multiple

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stages (indoor and outdoor) in West Asheville.

The sixth All Go West happens Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18, at multiple venues in West Asheville.

BLOCK PARTY The original idea for All Go West came from then-business partners Samson and Jimmy Hunt. The latter had been running Music on the Mountaintop, a successful annual event in Boone. “Jimmy had experience with ‘site ops’ and the infrastructure of a festival, and I had the connections within the music industry in Asheville,” recalls Samson, who, today, is also the tour manager for Rising Appalachia.

“In 2010, there were a lot of events happening in Asheville,” Samson says, noting that most were centered around downtown. “But we looked at the west side as the place where we like to hang out as locals and decided to bring more life to that side of town.”

Samson hoped that All Go West would “present the weirder side of the music scene.” And, most notably, instead of being a tourist attraction, the festival would be local in both its lineup and appeal.

“It’s very important to present something that locals enjoy,” Samson says. “There is a lot going for tourism in Asheville, but there’s not as much happening that locals really celebrate, as far as a music festival.”

He sees All Go West as an opportunity to spotlight some of those qualities that make Asheville special: “I want to keep it weird enough to where locals embrace it,” he says with a laugh.

Though the festival took 2012 off, each successive iteration has been more successful than the last. The eclectic lineup of artists is a big part of its popularity. It helps that All Go West is, and has always been, free to attend, too. But another key to its success — and a quality that sets it apart from its Moogfest and Bele Chere forebears — is that All Go West has enthusiastic sup-

port within the local business and retail community.

Samson says that, from the beginning, he made a point to develop and maintain strong communication with all of the businesses in the footprint of the festival. And, while feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, when problems do come up, Samson says that those are addressed. “We don’t close the streets, and we don’t put tents in front of businesses,” he points out.

ACTS WORTH SEEING When All Go West began, it was a one-day event. But Samson received complaints from many friends who work in the local service industries.

“People often can’t get off work on Saturday, so they’d miss it,” he says.

So, beginning this year, the festival expands to two days.

Yet none of all that would matter much if the event didn’t feature musical acts worth seeing. All Go West manages to feature something for most every musical taste. Samson

Luckily for local listeners, Phillips has returned to the stage. He’ll be performing twice at All Go West — with The Josh Phillips Big Band (a 10-piece outfit made up of members of the Booty Band, STRUT and other local favorites) and his latest collective. Describing the sound of the latter projects as “folk-Americana with a hint of reggae,” he promises a set list filled with “many of my songs, old and new, some of Billy Cardine’s tunes and a couple great covers.” X

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MAKE IT YOUR OWN: “It’s very important to present something that locals enjoy,” Arieh Samson says. “There is a lot going for tourism in Asheville, but there’s not as much happening that locals really celebrate, as far as a music festival.” Photo by David Simchock says that the main outdoor stage presents a family-friendly experience: “Residents in West Asheville can walk up with their kids and have a full day of music there.”

“Then, in the Mothlight, I can book all the dark stuff,” Samson says with a sly grin. “And at Isis Music Hall, we can present another side of the scene.” He says that the festival offers an opportunity for locals who might not usually go to shows to “pop in and check stuff out.” Samson says he has received feedback from festivalgoers in the past telling him, “Wow, that was cool! I had never been in the Mothlight, and now I’m going all the time.”

All Go West will feature the debut of Josh Phillips’ new acoustic project with local musicians (including Suzanna Baum, Billy Cardine, Simon George, Bryon McMurry and

Nicky Sanders). Saying he’s “lucky as all get-out” to be playing the festival, Phillips describes All Go West as “a glimpse into the soul — or at very least, the record collection — of one of the hardest-working figures in the music scene.”

Phillips has been a fixture of the local and regional music scene for more than a decade. He performed with an early iteration of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band before fronting his own acoustic groove project, Josh Phillips Folk Festival, and releasing the wellreceived albums Wicker (2008) and Get Outside (2012). Between musical ventures, Phillips disappears for extended periods (his last sabbatical included many months of world travel). He admits that, for him, “the desire to play live music comes and goes.” He says that whenever

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‘NO MEN, NO MEAT, ALL MANNERS’ Different Strokes! stages ‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’

HARD-BOILED: Egg reigns supreme in Different Strokes’ performance of 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. At face value, the absurd comedy is just about five ladies noshing on French pastries, says director Steph Hickling Beckham. But dig a little deeper, and the innuendos and thoughtful takeaways abound. Pictured, from left, are Tracey Johnston-Crum, Carrie Kimbrell Kimzey, Delina Hensley, Naomi Ansano and Kim Richardson.​Photo by Sean David Robinson Attention all breakfast lovers: Here’s your official warning. 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche will forever change how that eggy, toothsome goodness sits on your palate.

Because, as Different Strokes!

Performing Arts Collective founder and director Steph Hickling Beckman makes known, “quiche is a euphemism.” For down there.

Thanks to playwrights Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood, the French torte joins a gaggle of food-related genteelisms (or genital-isms). That much becomes apparent when actors gather around a table, arguing over the best technique by which to eat a quiche. “There’s lots of moaning,” says Beckman.

So, hold onto your tacos and buttered biscuits. The production 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, open-

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ing Thursday, June 15, at the BeBe Theatre, is going to be a raunchy ride.

When the play begins, we find ourselves in a church basement that doubles as a fallout shelter. It’s 1956, and communism is shaking America to the core. But even Cuban nationalism can’t deep-six the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein’s annual quiche breakfast. Despite the strained political climate, self-proclaimed “widows” Lulie Stanwyck (Delina Hensley), Wren Robin (Tracey JohnstonCrum), Ginny Cadbury (Carrie Kimzey), Dale Prist (Naomi Ansano) and Veronica “Vern” Schultz (Kim Richardson) flit around stage crooning about winning recipes.

Through their back-and-forth, the audience learns of Lady Monmont.

An avid homesteader and all-around

badass, she’s a fictitious idol for any strong, independent female. Her backstory also explains why the women are cooking up quiche and not pancakes or scones. While traversing wild terrain years back, Lady Monmont found a random colony of hens pecking around and, seeing eggs as a food source, founded a village. The widows now follow in her footsteps, bonding over yolky pies and feminist ideals.

They’ve even concocted a maxim: “No men, no meat, all manners,” which means absolutely no member of the society is to put sausage in their tartlets. If that innuendo flew over your head, don’t worry.

Everything is spelled out when communists drop an atomic bomb — a plot twist foreshadowed by early talk of Soviet invasion — and the pres-

sure cooker of a situation forces the women to accept reality.

“They come out,” says Beckman.

Confined in what Vern calls the “safest place in America,” the widows admit repressed truths. For one, they aren’t actual widows. In fact, they’ve never even been hitched. “They call themselves that because it’s safer than saying, ‘I’m single,’” Beckman explains. Or worse yet, “I’m a 35-year-old unmarried woman who drives a Subaru.”

So, it’s obvious. The five lesbians are, well, lesbians. But just for good measure, they shout it from the rooftops … or dingy basement. The audience gets involved, too. No matter their sexuality, men and women will be shouting, “I am a lesbian!” by the night’s end.

The play is sheer hilarity, says Johnston-Crum. A Different Strokes veteran, the local actress describes 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche as “a complete escape. It’s light and fun, and not heavy-handed on the moral compass.”

That’s unusual for Different Strokes. The troupe typically performs the antithesis of comedy: sobering dramas that tackle issues like hate crimes and domestic violence. Though dense, those productions attract a full, if not overflowing, house. That’s part of the problem, says Beckman.

Since its inception in 2010, Different Strokes has outgrown the BeBe Theatre. A recent capital campaign afforded a new space on the South Slope, but Beckman lacks a few necessities such as chairs, lighting, curtains. Still, it’s a far cry from the BeBe. Though Different Strokes will open with 65-70 seats and grow from there, the venue is capable of seating 120 (nearly triple the BeBe’s capacity). Beckman is planning to sign a 10- to 15-year lease, contingent on a little sweat equity and approval from the city of Asheville.

So 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche anchors a “FUNraiser” designed

to bring the South Slope theater to working order. That benefit show — on Saturday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m.

— will include casino tables and caricature drawing. With complimentary spirits, the night is sure to be filled with savory and saucy fun. Oh, and quiche, too.

“Asheville audiences love to laugh, and they love lesbians,” says Beckman.

“Here, they get to laugh along with lesbians. What could be better?” X

WHAT 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche WHERE The BeBe Theatre 20 Commerce St. differentstrokespac.org WHEN Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, July 2 Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. $15-$21 Tickets to the FUNraiser are $40 and include admission to that night’s performance

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NEW PERSPECTIVE While in the process of creating a local exhibition, Asheville-based artist and activist Severn Eaton ended up curating something completely different from his original idea. He’d previously mounted a show at PUSH Gallery — the 2011 interactive, anti-consumerist statement See What Inspired Me. And he was looking forward to returning to the downtown art space.

But lately Eaton — who is known for his narrative paintings but also for political statements, such as a Ku Klux Klan robe made of underwear that he wore in Trump Tower in New York City; and “Withdrawl,” a large-scale target, based on Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion Map, rendered in raw meat for this year’s {RE} Happening — has been interested in “projects that connect people more and reach out to the community in a different way.”

So instead of showcasing an exhibition of his own new paintings, he decided to curate a collection of works by artists who, for various reasons, have not yet shown in a local gallery. “I had this slot for a show and I thought, ‘I’d like to pass this opportunity on to a lot of people,’” Eaton says.

He’s doing just that with the group show Debut, opening at PUSH on Friday, June 16.

Though Eaton’s work will not be in the spotlight this time around, Debut does present another challenge for him: It’s his first turn as a curator. “I’m not just picking work that’s appealing to me or work that I identify with,” he says. At press time, 13 artists — including Laura Sellers, Flora Medawar and Tyler Martino — were taking part in the exhibit.

Beyond the caveat that participating artists are newcomers, Debut has no theme — an aspect of the exhibition that Eaton finds enticing. “I was excited to let go of that kind of control,” he says. “I’m shedding all of that juror kind of mentality and focusing on [that] these are people who put their heart and soul and time and talent into creating something and want to share it.”

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‘Debut’ at PUSH Gallery features previously unexhibited artists Magazine’s art happening On the Verge, held at the Flood Gallery, then located in the Phil Mechanic Studios. “Sean [‘Jinx’] Pace was in that show, and Dustin Spagnola,” he says. “That was the first time I met those people, and I still know them, and we’ve been in shows together since.”

Debut offers the chance for new artists to meet other creatives — both those showing in the exhibition and those who will attend the opening reception — and begin to form the sorts of connections and relationships that make inroads in the local art scene.

“I felt like, when I moved here, the art community was incredibly welcoming,” says Eaton. “It takes persistence and time — going to openings and meeting people.”

But, he adds, it’s difficult in any city to approach a gallery and say, “Hey, I want to have a show here.”

The intention behind Debut is to create access as well as audience. It also reflects the direction Eaton’s own work is taking: “Trying to go beyond the studio and create projects that bring people together,” he says. “So I’m looking at transforming this opportunity for a show of my work to, instead, become a project to bring people together, to give the community a means to share their own work.” X

WHAT Debut

WELCOME TO THE WALL: Up-and-coming artists such as Tyler Martino, whose work is seen here, get an inaugural reveal at Debut, on view at PUSH Gallery. One of the ideas behind the group show, says curator Severn Eaton, is that it “may lead to another show down the road … or collaborations with other artists.” Image courtesy of Martino competitive for established artists, too), Asheville does offer an array of alternative exhibition spaces such as cafes and salons that offer wall space to up-and-coming creatives. Eaton’s own first local show, a collection of paint-

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ings, was at Short Street Cakes. It was soon after the bakery opened in its Haywood Road location; Short Street Cakes hadn’t featured artwork before.

Eaton’s first group show in Asheville was as part of WNC

WHERE PUSH Gallery 25 Patton Ave. pushtoyproject.com WHEN Opening reception Friday, June 16, 7-10 p.m.

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SHADOWS OF THE PAST

Local puppeteer strings together a family tale and anti-Semitism. Yet Sturz sees the production as an uplifting tale that emphasizes the role of music and its ability to serve as a guide through difficult times. “I want people to walk away with the power of art,” she says.

“I feel like that’s what my grandfather tapped into — that transcendent power of music to really touch ... and soothe ... and comfort people.” X

WHAT My Grandfather’s Prayers WHERE Asheville JCC auditorium 236 Charlotte St. avl.mx/3sj WHEN Sunday, June 18, 7 p.m.

828-253-0701 for tickets $13 advance/$15 at the door

PAST MEETS THE PUPPET: Although Lisa Sturz never met her grandfather Cantor Izso Glickstein, she’s bringing his story to the stage. Photo by Emily Bader Ten years ago, Asheville puppeteer Lisa Sturz, founder of Red Herring Puppets, received a package in the mail: Her uncle had digitized old recordings of Sturz’s grandfather Cantor Izso Glickstein. In the Jewish faith, cantors lead fellow worshippers in the singing of liturgical music. Before these discs, Sturz had never heard her grandfather’s voice. “I was stunned by how good he was,” she says.

The recordings inspired Sturz to research Glickstein’s story. Her discoveries have resulted in the theatrical production My Grandfather’s Prayers. The hourlong show, directed by Rebecca Williams, stars Sturz and fellow puppeteer Emily Bader. The production — featuring a combination of shadow puppetry, marionettes, scrolling backgrounds, animation, poetry and the music of Glickstein — will debut on Sunday, June 18, at the Asheville Jewish Community Center auditorium.

Sturz considers the work “one of the hardest things I’ve done.” Part of the feat involved the research itself. Her grandfather, a fourth-generation cantor, was born in Kishinev, Ukraine (now part of Moldova), in 1889. Six years later, a Russian pogrom (a violent attack on Jews) ravaged the village. The Glickstein

family fled to Rakoscsaba, just outside Budapest, Hungary. From that point on, Glickstein would be on the move constantly because of school, musical performances and a brief kidnapping carried out by a competing synagogue who wanted the young Izso to sing for its house of worship. By 1923, he emigrated to Boston, where he would hold the position of chief cantor at the Mishkin Tefilah for 24 years.

As part of her research, Sturz traveled the world, retracing her grandfather’s footsteps. Even as she gathered additional stories and uncovered details about his trials and tribulations, doubt still lingered concerning the possible production: Would anyone actually be interested in Glickstein’s tale?

Over the last two years, Sturz has written and performed abridged versions of the show in Boston, as well as at the Asheville JCC. During these trial runs, her early concerns were quickly assuaged. Glickstein’s immigration offered a unique but familiar tale to many in the audience. “I remember one man from Armenia who said to me, ‘Your story is my story,’” she says.

The local audience also helped push Sturz toward a larger issue that has since been incorporated into the

show: her own struggles with religion.

“Throughout my entire adult life, I have not been a practicing Jew,” she says. “I would say I’ve almost been a little bit embarrassed to be Jewish.”

Part of her shame, explains Sturz, was childish in nature. Growing up in Bayonne, N.J., she resented not getting presents from Santa Claus like the rest of her friends. Another component of her early humiliation and resistance stemmed from a misunderstanding. In Hebrew school, Sturz learned about how the Jews were the chosen people. “I remember ... really rejecting that idea.

And feeling uncomfortable. Why do you think you’re better than anyone else?”

The biggest issue, however, was fear.

Every year, around Passover, Sturz’s parents played documentaries about the Holocaust. The idea was well-intended — they did not want the tragedy and its impact to be forgotten. But as a child, Sturz says, she didn’t understand. “I was afraid [Nazis] were going to kill me,” she says. “As I’ve been working on this [production], I realized that was there.”

All of these components are present in My Grandfather’s Prayers. Some of the issues in the production are matters that the country and world are still grappling with today, such as immigration

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TAKE A SHOT: Cody Magouirk wrings every ounce of comedy and angst from the role of Harry Hunter in The Magnetic Theatre’s production of American Arcade. Innovative and often bawdy, the play takes risks and pushes boundaries. Photo by Rodney Smith/ Tempus Fugit Design As director Steven Samuels said to members of the audience on the official opening night of American Arcade, or How to Shoot Yourself in the Face, “It’s a wild ride.” The explosive, exciting and hard-to-explain production is onstage at The Magnetic Theatre through Saturday, July 1.

The show revolves around the deteriorating mental state of Harry Hunter (performed with twitchy intensity by Cody Magouirk), who has inherited the family business. American Arcade Co. (AAC, or “ack,” as it’s referred to) makes arcade

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shooting games and, due to the ineptitude of Repairman Dan — who infiltrates the narrative, though is never seen — is failing. Embattled Harry must figure out how to save the business while being harassed by his spendthrift mother (a boozy, hilarious Jane Hallstrom), chilly wife Theodora (a coolly lethal Tippin) and impetuous daughter (a pouty, catty Sophia Mosby).

Meanwhile, Harry is visited by the ghost of his father — a racist, misogynist bully who died 15 years earlier in an apparent suicide. But despite the elder

Hunter’s rude goading (he’s played by Darren Marshall, who, though his role is largely offstage, creates a pervasive presence), Harry still respects the memory and advice of his father. Tension mounts as Harry struggles between staying true to his father’s plan for the company and the real need to update AAC. Harry’s secretary Veronica (a pinup portrayal by Elizabeth Evans) and her fiancé Frankie (played by Dakota Mann, whose Boy Scout of a character later reveals he’s “a very light-skinned” African-American, adding another layer

of complication to the storyline) have a lot of ideas to modernize AAC. But the story is only a loose framework for the bombast, physical comedy, theatrical high-wire act and overthe-top humor. The play’s alternative subtitle is “An outrage in two acts,” and that points to the melee of onstage antics. Magouirk’s ampedup and exhaustive performance is central to that, swerving from manic to despondent; from hopeful to frantic. But there’s also an undeniable onstage chemistry between Magouirk and Samuels, who plays romanticmobster-with-an-agenda Anthony Little. The shared moments between Anthony and Harry are barely controlled chaos — highly charged and hugely fun. That teaming requires the quieter characters — smarmy Franklin, frigid Theodora — for balance.

The other actors have their comedic and dramatic moments, too, mainly in the scenes where they converse within Harry’s head. This is cleverly executed through a series of photo frames on the set wall (designed by Kirstin Leigh Daniel with carpentry by Erik Moellering) that slide open, revealing only the character’s talking heads.

Thoughtful lighting (Jason Williams) furthers the effect. The internal dialogues are bawdy and controversial, toeing the line between saucy and tasteless (racism, sexual dysfunction, incest). Some jokes fall better than others, but this is a production that plays fast and loose, taking risks and pushing boundaries.

And there are moments of such irreverent joy — a tribute to Little Anthony and the Imperials, an innovative set mechanism for therapist Dr. Frechette’s office (that role is given a malevolent twist by Terry Darakjy), the choreographed curtain call — that the risks are ultimately justified. X

WHAT American Arcade WHERE The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot St. themagnetictheatre.org WHEN Through Saturday, July 1 Thursday-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. $16

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48 Hour Film Project This year’s 48 Hour Film Project will incorporate some 60,000 filmmakers across 130 cities around the world — including Asheville. On Friday, June 16, teams of local cameramen and producers will gather at Asheville Brewing Co. to receive their assignment (a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue). The next 48 hours are filled with harried filmmaking, the products of which must be turned in by 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18.

The winning film will go on to compete in Filmapalooza in Hollywood. Asheville’s 16 teams include a group of three brothers with a dark sense of humor, a collection of punk rockers and misfits, and a team of amateur cinematographers looking for a career. The public will get a chance to view the final films Tuesday, June 20, through Thursday, June 22, at 7 and 10 p.m. at Asheville Brewing Co.’s Merrimon Avenue location. $6. ashevillebrewing.com. Photo by Aura Media

Bokanté In Creole, the word “bokanté” translates to “exchange.” A fluid sharing of cultures and ideas is the impetus behind the new band Bokanté, which is made up of eight experienced musicians from four continents (including members of Snarky Puppy and regular collaborators of Sting and Yo-Yo Ma). The group’s debut album, Strange Circles, was preceded by the single “Jou Ké Ouvè,” a foot-stomping and ranging rock anthem with soulful Creole lyrics. “Joue Ké Ouvè” explores the group’s signature themes of social awareness with mindful lines like “if we keep loving one another, tomorrow will shine,” a testament to the other songs on the album, out this month. Bokanté will stop at New Mountain, as part of its international tour, on Tuesday, June 20, at 8 p.m. $28/$33. newmountainavl.com. Photo courtesy of Bokanté

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Southern Avenue Memphis’ storied Stax Records fathered famous acts like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and, now, Southern Avenue. Made up of two church-raised sisters, an Israeli-born blues prodigy, a jazz bassist and a keyboardist from Memphis, the group is an homage to both the city’s evolving music scene and its treasured past. On its self-titled debut, Southern Avenue blends the old and new on songs like “Slipped, Tripped and Fell in Love,” a jazz interpretation of Ann Peebles’ classic. “Our debut album is, in a way, a timeline of our lives,” says guitarist Ori Naftaly. “We were aiming to have different angles on our music and show the world where we came from musically, but also where we want to go.” Josh Black Organ Trio opens the show at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. $10/$12. ashevillemusichall.com. Photo by David McClister

‘Rescue Me!’ album release and benefit concert The recently released compilation record Rescue Me! A Cause for Paws includes original Americana tunes from a dozen artists, all of which focus on love for our furry friends and adopted pets. All of proceeds from the sale of the album benefit animal welfare programs across the nation. Local artist and animal-lover Amy White coproduced the project and organized its regional release party. “When it came time to celebrate the release of Rescue Me!, I was eager to do my part at the local level,” she says. “Pairing a local CD release celebration with the honorable work of Brother Wolf is the perfect way to give back to those who give so tirelessly.” The benefit concert takes place at Isis Music Hall on Friday, June 16, at 8:30 p.m. $18/$20. isisasheville.com

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ARTISTS EXPOSED: They generally toil behind closed doors, safely out of view, in tucked-away studios — but over 20 local artists have been coaxed into the spotlight at the Gallery at Flat Rock on Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18. Reversing the idea of an open studio tour, the gallery is gathering its artists together for the event that includes demonstrations and the opportunity for hands-on participation. For a full schedule visit galleryflatrock.com. (p. 50) ART

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BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER 56 Broadway, 350-8484, blackmountaincollege.org • TH (6/22), 7pm - "The Quiet + The Wild," presentation by Jerald Melberg discusses the work of Robert Motherwell. $5/Free for members.

373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, 859-8323 • SA (6/17), 10am - "Make your own ceramic planter," coffee and craft workshop. $40.

GROVEWOOD GALLERY 111 Grovewood Road, 253-7651, grovewood.com • SA (6/17), noon-5pm Celebration of the 100th anniversary of Biltmore Industries with special exhibition of fiber art by seven regional weavers, artist demonstrations, guided history tours, cake cutting ceremony and a historical presentation by Bruce Johnson (2pm). Free to attend.

EAST WEST SUMMER POP UP SHOP (PD.) 6/22-24, 10am-8pm & 6/25, 10am6pm. Free! Over 75 local/indie artists, makers & vintage collectors.

VIP PREVIEW, 6/21, 5-9pm-$5 at the door. Enjoy first access to shop with live music, complimentary drinks & bites, tarot readings & a flower bar. eastwestpopupshop. com • 278 Haywood Rd. 28806.

THE ASHEVILLE DARKROOM 207 Coxe Ave. Suite 16, Asheville, 572.3275, theashevilledarkroom.com • 3rd MONDAYS 6-8pm "Darkroom basics," workshop. $10.

THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org, info@craftcreativitydesign.org • FR (6/16), 2-3pm - Tour of the Echoview Fiber Mill processing and manufacturing center. Registration required: bit.ly/2sjhKg1. Free to attend. Held at Echoview Fiber Mill, 76 Jupiter Road, Weaverville

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WORKSHOPS AT THE EAST WEST SUMMER POP UP SHOP (PD.) Tassel Necklace $45, 6/22, 6-8pm.

Botanical Cyanotype $45, 6/24: kids, 10am-12pm, adults 1-3pm.

Pressed Flower Patterns $35, 6/24, 1-3pm. Macrame Plant Hanger $45, 6/25 1-3pm. All supplies included. Register at eastwestpopupshop.com.

362 DEPOT GALLERY 362 Depot St., Asheville, 234-1616 • FR (6/16), 5-8pm - Grand opening and summer soiree with artists, music, wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Free to attend.

ART HOP bit.ly/2taDV4O • 3rd FRIDAYS, 4-7pm - Self-guided tours of 13 fine arts and crafts galleries in Historic Hendersonville and Flat Rock. Free to attend. Held at Art Gallery Trail WNC, Pick up a trail guide at the Hendersonville Visitor's Center, Main St., Hendersonville ART IN THE PARK ashevilleartinthepark.com/ • SATURDAYS through (6/24), 10am-5pm - Outdoor artist market. Free to attend. Held at Pack Square Park, 121 College St. GROVEWOOD GALLERY 111 Grovewood Road, 253-7651, grovewood.com • SA (6/17), 11am-4pm - Open studios self-guided art tour. Free to attend.

NORTHVILLE APPAREL AND VINYL REVISIONS 342 Depot St. • SU (6/18), 10am-6pm - "Threads & Beats," fashion, art and food vendors with DJ's . Free to attend.

RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL Bakersville, ncrhododendronfestival.org • FR (6/16) & SA (6/17), 10am-5pm - Outdoor arts and crafts festival with live music, food vendors, inflatables and train rides for kids, nonprofit exhibits, and the Ducky Derby. The festival also includes a 10K run, street dancing and a clas-

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sic car show. See website for full schedule. Free to attend.

College conference. Contact for full guidelines.

for a $1000 grant. Information and registration: awesomeavl.com.

THE GALLERY AT FLAT ROCK 702-A Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 698-7000, galleryflatrock.com/ • SA (6/17), 11am & SU (6/18), noon-4pm - “Artists Exposed,” meet-the-artist event at featuring over 20 local artists fro demonstrations and hands-on participation.

Free to attend.

CALDWELL ARTS COUNCIL 601 College Ave., SW Lenoir, 754-2486 • Through SA (9/9) - Submissions accepted for the 32nd annual Sculpture Celebration taking place Saturday, Sep. 9. Contact for guidelines.

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, 884-2787, tcarts.org • Through (7/10) - Submissions accepted for artists to participate in Art Spark 2017, art auction for the TC Arts Council taking place Sunday, Aug. 13 at 6pm. Contact for full details.

AUDITIONS & CALL TO ARTISTS ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY 693-8504, acofhc.org • Through WE (8/2) - Vendor applications accepted for the 58th annual Art on Main Festival, taking place Saturday, Sept. 30 & Sunday, Oct. 1. See website for full guidelines. Held at Arts Council of Henderson County, 401 N. Main St., Hendersonville BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER 56 Broadway, 350-8484, blackmountaincollege.org • Through WE (7/12) - Papers and proposals accepted for the annual ReVIEWING Black Mountain

FOOTHILLS FOLK ART FESTIVAL facebook.com/ FoothillsFolkArtFestival • Through FR (9/1) - Applications accepted for The Foothills Folk Art Festival. See website for full guidelines.

MOONLIT ART MARKET burialbeer.com • Through WE (6/14) - Open registration for art and craft vendors to participate in the Moonlit Artist Markets every second Wednesday from June until October. Registration: bit. ly/2qtScch. Held at Burial Beer Co., 40 Collier Ave. THE AWESOME FOUNDATION awesomefoundation.org/en/ chapters/asheville • Through SU (6/18) - Submissions accepted for all types of artists who are interested in competing

WCQS 73 Broadway, 10-4800, wcqs.org • Through (6/15) - Submissions accepted for the Blue Ridge Public Radio and Art + Science In the Field art-science competition for middle through community college students. More information: asif. center.

MUSIC AFRICAN DRUM LESSONS AT SKINNY BEATS DRUM SHOP (PD.) Sundays 2pm, Wednesdays 6pm. Billy Zanski teaches a fun approach to connecting with your inner rhythm. Drop-ins welcome.

Drums provided. $15/class. (828) 768-2826. www.skinnybeatsdrums.com

BLACK MOUNTAIN YOGA CENTER 116 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, 230-6081 • SA (6/17), 8-9:30pm - Kirtan concert with Girish. $25.

CANTON RECREATIONAL PARK Penland St., Canton • FRIDAYS through (8/25) Outdoor bluegrass concert with clogging. Free.

CITY OF ASHEVILLE 251-1122, ashevillenc.gov • FRIDAYS 6-10pm - Asheville outdoor drum circle. Free. Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St. • THURSDAYS 6-8pm - Pritchard Park singer/songwriter series.

Free. Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St.

HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARY 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, 697-4725, henderson.lib.nc.us • WE (6/21), 6:30pm - George M. Raab sings songs from the 50s and 60s. Free.

BREVARD LITTLE THEATRE 55 E. Jordan St., Brevard, 8842587, TheBrevardLittleTheatre.org • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (6/22) until (7/2) - Urinetown, musical comedy. Thurs. - Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 3pm. $22/$15 students/$10 children.

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE! CONCERT SERIES 693-9708, historichendersonville.org • MONDAYS through (6/26), 7-9pm - Outdoor concert series.

Free. Held at Hendersonville Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville

BUNCOMBE CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY ALIVE FESTIVAL greenvillechautauqua.org/ buncombe • MO (6/19), 7-8:30pm - "The Power of Words: Maya Angelou," theatrical presentation about Maya Angelou performed by storyteller and historical interpreter Becky Stone. $5. Held at AB Tech, Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road • TU (6/20), 7-8:30pm - "The Power of Words: Abraham Lincoln," theatrical presentation about Abraham Lincoln portrayed

by George Frein. $5. Held at AB Tech, Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road • WE (6/21), 7-8:30pm - "The Power of Words: Cesar Chavez," theatrical presentation about Cesar Chavez portrayed by Fred Blanco. $5. Held at AB Tech, Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road • TH (6/22), 7-8:30pm - "The Power of Words: Walter Cronkite," theatrical presentation about Walter Cronkite portrayed

by Larry Bounds. $5. Held at AB Tech, Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road

SUMMER TRACKS CONCERT SERIES 290-4316, summertracks.com • FR (6/16), 7pm - Scoot Pittman Band, Americana/rock/funk concert. Free. Held at Rogers Park, 55 W. Howard St., Tryon THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION 692-8062, saveculture.org • TH (6/22), 7pm - A Great

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THEATER 35BELOW 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/18) - Constellations, drama. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2:30pm. $15.

MUSIC ON MAIN 693-9708, historichendersonville.org • FRIDAYS until (8/18) - Outdoor live music event featuring Flashback and a classic corvette cruise-in. Free. Held at Hendersonville Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville

JUNE 14 - 20, 2017

WNC HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION wnchistory.org • SA (6/17), 1-3pm - Old-time jam on the front porch. Open to all ages and skill levels. Free. Held at Smith-McDowell House Museum, 283 Victoria Road

DOWNTOWN AFTER FIVE North Lexington Ave., ashevilledowntown.org • FR (6/16), 5-10pm - Greyhounds and The Northside Gentlement, outdoor concert.

MUSIC AT UNCA 251-6432, unca.edu • MO (6/19), 7-8:30pm - Concerts on the Quad: Outdoor concert featuring Chatham County Line, bluegrass. Bring a blanket or chair.

Free. Held at UNC-Asheville, 1 University Heights

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American Tapestry: The Many Strands of Mountain Music, premiere film screening. Live music by Sheila Kay Adams, Amythyst Kiah and Rhiannon & the Relics. $10-$15. Held at Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College Hendersonville

DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 275-2093, differentstrokespac.org • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS (6/15) until (7/1),

7:30pm - 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. $21/$18 advance. Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE 2661 Highway 225, Flat Rock, 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS until (7/2) - Annie, musical. Wed. & Thurs.: 7:30pm.

Fri. & Sat.: 8pm. Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. $15-$50.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 236 Charlotte St., 253-0701, jcc-asheville.org • SU (6/18), 7pm - My Grandfather's Prayers, theatrical production based on the life of Cantor Izso Glickstein by Red Herring Puppets. $15/$13 advance.

MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (7/1), 7:30pm - The Taming of the Shrew, comedy. Free to attend. Held at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St. NC STAGE COMPANY 15 Stage Lane, 239-0263 • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS (6/14) until (6/25) Seeger, multi-media solo show about folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Wed.-Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm. $16.

PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE 202 Green Mountain Drive Burnsville, 682-4285, parkwayplayhouse.com • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS through (6/24) - The 39 Steps.

Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 3pm. $20/$10 students.

THE MAGNETIC THEATRE 375 Depot St., 279-4155 • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (7/1), 7:30pm - American Arcade or How To Shoot Yourself in the Face (An Outrage in Two Acts). $16/$12 previews.

TERPSICORPS THEATRE OF DANCE terpsicorps.org • THURSDAY through SATURDAY (6/22) until (6/24), 8pm - Together We Soar, dance concert. $40/$35 students/$20 children. Held at Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave. TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 8598322, tryonarts.org • SA (6/17) & SU (6/18) - The Three Musketeers, presented by RhinoLeap Productions. Sat.: 3pm & 8pm. Sun.: 3pm. $12-$22.

GALLERY DIRECTORY PINK DOG CREATIVE 348 Depot St., pinkdog-creative.com • Through SU (7/9) - Signs of Life, paintings of Mark Flowers.

ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS AMERICAN FOLK ART AND FRAMING 64 Biltmore Ave., 281-2134, amerifolk.com • Through TU (6/20) - Night Visions, curated show of nine folk artists.

STAND GALLERY Phil Mechanic Studios Building, 109 Roberts St. • Through TU (6/20) Metamorphosis: Following Abstraction into Form, exhibition.

APPALACHIAN PASTEL SOCIETY appalachianpastelsociety.org • Through SA (6/17) - Big Little Paintings, exhibtion of works by the Appalachian Pastel Society.Held at BlackBird Frame & Art, 365 Merrimon Ave.

THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY AND DESIGN 67 Broadway, 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org/ • Through SA (9/2) - Tie Up, Draw Down, curated show exploring weaving as a source for experimentation across media and genres.

ART AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY mhu.edu • Through SA (8/12) - Rock Creek Pottery, exhibit. Held at Weizenblatt Art Gallery at MHU, Moore Fine Arts Building, 79 Cascade St., Mars Hill ART AT UNCA art.unca.edu • Through MO (7/31) Paintings and ikebana by Jamie Rowe-Rischitelli. Held in the Blowers Gallery Held at UNCAsheville, 1 University Heights ART AT WCU WCU Bardo Fine Arts Center, 199 Centennial Drive, 2272787, bardoartscenter.wcu.edu • Through FR (11/10) - Ancient Forms, Modern Minds: Contemporary Cherokee Ceramics, exhibition of the work of 11 Cherokee artists.

• Through FR (8/25) - Print Plus One: Beyond the Glass Matrix, vitreographs created by seventeen different artists at Harvey K. Littleton Studios. Reception: Thursday, July 27, 5-8pm.

• Through FR (8/25) - Water Portraits: Barbara Tyroler, photographs by Barbara Tryoler.

ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through FR (6/23) - Current Effects: Contemporary Woodfiring in WNC, exhibition featuring dozens of local artists curated by Josh Copus. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. • Through FR (6/23) Iconography of the Early Anthropocene, paintings and illustrations by Rees Perry. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM 253-3227, ashevilleart.org • Through TU (7/11) - Cherokee Baskets, exhibition. Held at State Employees Credit Union

BELOVED BEARS: Local pet photographer April Johnson has teamed up with Jeff Miller of Mountain Lens Photography to capture the spirit of the American black bear with an exhibition at the Green Sage Café at Westgate Shopping Center in West Asheville. Beloved Bears is on exhibition until Saturday, July 15 and includes 24 large-format canvas bear portraits. For more information about the photographers, visit ashevillepetphotography.com and mountainlens.com.

Downtown, 701 N. Broadway Ave. • Through TU (7/11) - Western North Carolina Glass, exhibition. Held at State Employees Credit Union Weaverville, 8 Monticello Road, Weaverville • Through TU (7/11) - Western North Carolina Pottery exhibition. Held at State Employees Credit Union South, 1310 Hendersonville Road ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART 82 Patton Ave., 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com • Through FR (6/30) - Taking the Ordinary to Extraordinary, exhibition featuring the work of Bill Cole.

BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 W. State St., Black Mountain, 669-0930, blackmountainarts.org • TH (6/15) through SA (6/17) - Art in Bloom, Exhibition of 11 paintings paired with 11 ikebana floral arrangements. $50 gala tickets. Held at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain • TU (6/20) through FR (7/21) Exhibition of plein air paintings from the Art in Bloom garden tour.

BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER 56 Broadway, 350-8484, blackmountaincollege.org • Through SA (9/2) - Frank Hursh: Marking Space + Place, exhibition of the paintings and drawings of Frank Hursh.

BLUE SPIRAL 1 38 Biltmore Ave., 251-0202, bluespiral1.com • Through FR (6/23) Exhibitions: Tamie Beldue + Christina Brinkman; John Paul Vincent; Connected by Fire, wood-fired invitational; and John L. Cleaveland Jr., Robyn Horn, Kenneth Baskin.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • Through MO (7/31) - Exhibition of the paintings of Cecil Bothwell.Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road CANVAS ARTSPACE 212 S. Church St., Hendersonville, 577-4590, canvaswnc.com • Through TU (7/4) - Nature’s Black Crown: Tales of Restoration, exhibition of new drawings by Christopher Charles Curtis.

FLOOD GALLERY FINE ART CENTER 2160 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, 273-3332, floodgallery.org/ • Through FR (6/30) Looking for You—New & Old Photography, exhibition of photography by Rimas Zailskas.

FOLK ART CENTER MP 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, 298-7928, craftguild.org • Through FR (6/30) - Exhibition of works created by the Haywood Community College's Professional Crafts Program graduate class of 2017.

GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY 11 Boston Way, 877-274-1242, bohemianhotelasheville.com/ • Through TU (7/11) Exhibition of the paintings of Mitch Kolbe.

GREEN SAGE CAFE WESTGATE 70 Westgate Parkway, 7851780, greensagecafe.com • Through SA (7/15) - Beloved Bears, exhibition of bear photography by April Johnson and Jeff Miller.

JUBILEE COMMUNITY CHURCH 46 Wall St., 252-5335, jubileecommunity.org

• Through FR (6/30) - Project Maureen, art and photography

by Maureen Simon.

MICA FINE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT 37 N. Mitchell Ave., Bakersville, 688-6422, micagallerync.com • Through MO (7/24) - Works in Black and White, member exhibition.

MORA CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY 9 Walnut St., 575-2294, moracollection.com • Through FR (6/30) - Exhibition of jewelry by Oblik Atelier.

ODYSSEY COOPERATIVE ART GALLERY 238 Clingman Ave., 285-9700, facebook.com/ odysseycoopgallery • Through FR (6/30) - Ceramic art show featuring the work of Anne Jerman, The Larsons and JoAnna Carroll.

PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFTS 67 Doras Trail Bakersville, 7652359, penland.org • Through SU (7/16) - Within the Margins | Contemporary Ceramics, exhibition of ceramic art curated by Steven Young Lee.

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THE VILLAGE POTTERS 191 Lyman St., #180, 2532424, thevillagepotters.com • Through SA (8/12) - Forms, Figures, and Function, exhibit featuring the work of The Village Potters’ apprentices.

Artist talk: Saturday, July 1, 2-6pm.

TRACEY MORGAN GALLERY 188 Coxe Ave., TraceyMorganGallery.com • Through FR (6/30) - Forest for Trees, exhibition of paintings by An Hoang.

• Through FR (6/30) - Staring, exhibition of paintings by Rob Amberg.

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, 884-2787, tcarts.org • Through MO (6/19) Exhibition featuring work by members of the Lake Toxaway Art Guild.

TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 8598322, tryonarts.org • Through FR (7/7) - Lost Loves, juried exhibition.

UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, 8592828, upstairsartspace.org • Through FR (6/16) - Altered Realism: Seven from the Upstate, group exhibition.

WEST END BAKERY 757 Haywood Road, 2529378, westendbakery.com • Through MO (7/31) Exhibition of paintings by Pat Barratt.

Contact the galleries for admission hours and fees

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NEW PERSPECTIVE: Following bandleader Aaron Graves’ two-year battle with a brain tumor, Columbia, SC’s Those Lavender Whales have come roaring back with the release of their sophomore album, My Bones Are Singing. Drawing on Graves’ life-threatening experience, the indie rock outfit has expanded their upbeat, quirky sound with stacks of synthesizers, ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics. Catch Those Lavender Whales Tuesday, June 20 when they roll into The Mothlight for a 9 p.m. show with Headliner, Valley Maker. Photo courtesy of event promoters.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 185 KING STREET Vinyl Night, 6:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Les Amis (African folk), 8:00PM 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Karaoke, 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Hank Bones, 7:30PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30PM BEN'S TUNE-UP The Secret B-Sides, 6:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner, 7:00PM BROADWAY'S Broadway HumpDay Variety w/ DJ NexMillen, 9:00PM

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GOOD STUFF Jim Hampton & friends perform "Eclectic Country" (jam), 7:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN A-Wa (world music, hip hop, electronica), 8:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul, funk), 5:30PM ISIS MUSIC HALL & KITCHEN 743 Flagship Romance & Chasing Lovely, 7:30PM Sidewalk Chalk & Natural Born Leaders, 8:30PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Old-time session, 5:00PM JUICY LUCY'S BURGER BAR AND GRILL Acoustic Jam, 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM

CORK & KEG 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock 'n' roll), 7:30PM

LONDON DISTRICT STUDIOS Gypsy Jazz at The London, 7:30PM

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Open mic jam w/ Riyen Roots & friends, 7:00PM

NC STAGE COMPANY Seeger (multimedia solo show), 7:30PM

CROW & QUILL Western Wednesdays (local honky tonk), 9:00PM

ODDITORIUM Synergy Story Slam, 7:30PM Lara Americo w/ Gullible Boys (punk), 9:00PM

DOUBLE CROWN Classic Country Vinyl w/ DJ David Wayne Gay, 10:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Ashley Heath Duet (blues, Americana), 9:00PM FUNKATORIUM John Hartford Jam w/ the Saylor Brothers (bluegrass), 6:30PM

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ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Evil Note Lab, 10:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING Billy Litz, 9:00PM PULP Chaos Among Cattle w/ Built On The Ruins & Pleasure To Burn, 9:00PM

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Sons of Pitches, 6:00PM POST 25 Albi & The Lifters (American swing, jazz, French chanson), 7:00PM

WILD WING CAFE SOUTH J Luke (acoustic), 6:30PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

SALVAGE STATION RnB Wednesday Jam Night w/ Ryan RnB Barber & friends, 8:00PM

185 KING STREET Estuarie & the Wormhole, 8:00PM

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Karaoke, 7:00PM

5 WALNUT WINE BAR Pleasure Chest (blues, rock, soul), 8:00PM

THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Hop at the BOB mixer (benefit for Just Folks), 6:00PM Community Collab w/ Bryan Divisions, Spaceman Jones, Siyah, Wizo, OB1K, Slimhero, Timofree & Jake Cavinder (hip hop, beatbox, cyphers), 9:30PM

ALTAMONT THEATRE Miss Mojo (funk, soul), 8:00PM

THE MOTHLIGHT Heartbeats: Arts For Life art & music show, 6:30PM

BARLEY'S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA Alien Music Club (live jazz), 10:00PM

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM John Mulaney [SOLD OUT], 7:00PM

BEN'S TUNE-UP The Cris Coleman Blues Experience, 8:00PM

ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Will Ray & The Space Cooties, 7:30PM ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL The 9: Songwriters Series, 6:30PM

TOWN PUMP Open Mic w/ Billy Presnell, 9:00PM

BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Bluegrass Jam w/ The Big Deal Band, 8:00PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Invitational Blue & Soul Performance (blues, soul), 9:00PM

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Patrick Fitzsimons (roots music), 7:00PM

TWIN LEAF BREWERY Open Mic Night, 8:00PM

BYWATER Well Lit Strangers (bluegrass), 8:00PM

WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN The Core (jazz), 7:30PM

CROW & QUILL Carolina Catskins (rowdy ragtime jazz), 10:00PM

WILD WING CAFE Jordan Okrend (acoustic), 8:00PM

DOUBLE CROWN Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10:00PM

FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Grass to Mouth (folk, jam), 9:00PM

ODDITORIUM Dull w/ Cloud City Caskets & The Cannonball Jars (punk), 9:00PM

FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Up Jumped Three (jazz), 6:00PM

OLE SHAKEY'S Shakey's Karaoke, 10:00PM

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Froggy Fresh w/ The Last Wordbenders & MC Sparkplug (comedy, hip hop), 7:30PM Mobley (post pop, alternative), 8:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY East Side Social Ride, 6:00PM HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE Rhythm & Brews Concert Series w/ Major & the Monbacks, The Blue Eyed Bettys, Izzie Hughes & Eric Condon, 5:00PM ISIS MUSIC HALL & KITCHEN 743 Anne McCue, 7:00PM Laid Back Thursday w/ Wild Card Trio (funk, soul), 7:00PM The Fretless, 8:30PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Bluegrass Open Jam Session, 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Bryan Marshall & His Payday Knights and Natural Lite (classic country), 10:00PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Mitch's Totally Rad Trivia, 6:30PM Leisure Chief (funk), 10:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING Ryan Hutchens, 9:00PM OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Bradley Carter (bluegrass), 6:00PM PULP Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic, 9:00PM PACK'S TAVERN Steve Moseley Duo (acoustic rock), 8:00PM PISGAH BREWING COMPANY The Appalucians (family show, Americana), 4:00PM The Groove Orient, 8:00PM PURPLE ONION CAFE The Sufi Brothers, 7:30PM SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Billy Litz (soul, roots), 7:00PM SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB Dance Club w/ DJ & drag show, 10:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Hank Bones, 6:30PM

SWEETEN CREEK BREWING Vinyl Night, 6:30PM

NATIVE KITCHEN & SOCIAL PUB The Posey Quartet, 7:00PM

THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Jared Stout (acoustic, rock, pop), 8:00PM

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UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Eric Congdon & Billy Cardine, 6:30PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Duo Vela and Demeler (classical), 7:00PM WILD WING CAFE Jeff Anders & Friend (acoustic), 9:00PM WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Jason Whittaker (acoustic), 6:00PM WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL WXYZ Unplugged w/ Sarah Tucker, 8:00PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 5 WALNUT WINE BAR The Brevard Jazz Professors (upbeat jazz), 9:00PM 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Fineline (classic Southern rock), 9:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE Wood & Wire w/ Savannah Smith, 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Jody Carroll, 7:30PM ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Southern Avenue (Southern soul), 7:00PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Iggy Radio, 6:00PM DJ Kilby spinning Vinyl, 10:00PM

CLUB ELEVEN ON GROVE Hot Bachata Nights (salsa dance), 9:30PM CONUNDRUM SPEAKEASY & INTRIQUE LOUNGE Feast Au Noire (dinner in the dark), 7:00PM CORK & KEG The Barsters (old-time, bluegrass), 8:30PM CROW & QUILL Red Hot Sugar Babies (Dixieland jazz), 10:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Garage & Soul Obscurities w/ DJ Greg Cartwright, 10:00PM

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DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 Sonny Knight & The Lakers w/ Greyhounds & The Northside Gentlemen, 5:00PM FLOOD GALLERY FINE ART CENTER Classic World Cinema, 8:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Jordan Okrend Experience (soul, Americana), 10:00PM FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Todd Cecil & Backsouth (Americana, blues), 6:00PM GOOD STUFF David Wiseman (traditional, Americana), 8:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN QuickChester (indie, rock, blues), 6:00PM Packway Handle Band & Annabelle's Curse w/ Shimmy & The Burns, 9:00PM

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C L UB L AND HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Delta Moon (rock, roots, folk), 7:00PM

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MONDAYS Quizzo – Brainy Trivia • 7:30pm Open Mic Night • 9pm

ISIS MUSIC HALL & KITCHEN 743 Isis lawn series: Ryan "RnB" Barber, 6:30PM De la Noche (tango, world music, acoustic), 7:00PM RESCUE ME! (A Cause for Paws CD release & benefit), 8:30PM

LAZY DIAMOND Rock 'n' Soul DJ, 10:00PM

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LOBSTER TRAP Calico Moon, 6:30PM LUELLA'S BAR-B-QUE The Mid Majors, 8:00PM LUELLA'S BAR-B-QUE BILTMORE PARK Carver & Carmody (singer-songwriter, Americana), 8:00PM

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SATURDAY, JUNE 17 185 KING STREET The Dubber, 8:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Fwuit (retro soul), 9:00PM 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Bike Night (outside grill, games, prizes), 4:00PM Ryan Perry Band (country), 9:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE Powering the People w/ Franklin's Kite (Isaac Dickson Elementary benefit), 7:00PM

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THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit w/ Amanda Shires, 7:00PM TOWN PUMP Sons of Pitches (cowboy jazz), 9:00PM TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES The King Zeros (blues, delta blues), 7:30PM Jesse Barry & The Jam (live music, dance), 10:00PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Shantavaani w/ Chris Rosser & Nitin Phatak, 8:00PM WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Jason Wyatt Trio (acoustic), 9:00PM WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL WXYZ Live w/ The Caribbean Cowboys, 8:00PM

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LOBSTER TRAP Cigar Brothers, 6:30PM LUELLA'S BAR-B-QUE BILTMORE PARK Gypsy Jazz Brunch w/ Leo Johnson, 12:00PM NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/ AMPHITHEATER Helios w/ DMVU, Brightside, Live Animals, tsimba, DeeZ, Patches O'Malley & more, 9:00PM ODDITORIUM 90s Dance Party w/ DJ Nickie Moore, 9:00PM ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Bluegrass brunch w/ Sufi Brothers, Bald Mountain Boys, Bobby Miller & friends and Chicken Coop Willaye, 11:00AM OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Roots and Dore (Americana), 6:00PM PACK'S TAVERN The Sunday Social Club (unplugged), 4:30PM

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MONDAY, JUNE 19 185 KING STREET Open Mic Night w/ Chris Whitmire, 6:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Siamese Jazz Club (R&B, soul, jazz), 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Classical Guitar Mondays, 7:30PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Twelve Olympians, 6:00PM BYWATER Open mic (sign-up @ 6:15 p.m.), 7:15PM CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Musicians in the Round Jam, 5:30PM CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Trivia night, 7:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Country karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM GOOD STUFF Songwriter's "open mic", 7:30PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Open mic night (music & comedy), 6:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Game Night, 4:00PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Quizzo Trivia Night, 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Thee Open Sex w/ Acid Reign (experimental), 10:00PM LOBSTER TRAP Bobby Miller and friends, 6:30PM

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ODDITORIUM Styrofoam Turtles w/ Tides (indie, rock), 9:00PM

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TUESDAY, JUNE 20 5 WALNUT WINE BAR The John Henrys (hot jazz), 8:00PM 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Shag Night w/ Mountain Shag Club, 6:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Gypsy Jazz Jam Tuesdays, 7:30PM ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Tuesday night funk jam, 11:00PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Rhoda Weaver & The Soulmates (vintage rock, soul, blues), 5:30PM Lyric (funk, soul, pop), 8:00PM

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MOVIES

REVIEWS & LISTINGS

BY SCOTT DOUGLAS & JUSTIN SOUTHER

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M A X R AT I N G Xpress is shifting some of its movie coverage to online-only as we expand other print sections of the newspaper. Virtually all upcoming movies will still be reviewed online

by Xpress film critics Scott Douglas and Justin Souther, with two or three of the most noteworthy appearing in print. You can find online reviews at mountainx.com/movies/reviews.

This week, they include:

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MY COUSIN RACHEL

OBIT (PICK OF THE WEEK)

The Mummy

Director Vanessa Gould profiles NY Times obituary writers in her documentary Obit.

Obit HHHH DIRECTOR: Vanessa Gould PLAYERS: Bruce Weber, William McDonald, Margalit Fox, William Grimes, Jack Kadden DOCUMENTARY RATED NR THE STORY: A look inside the world of The New York Times obituary writers.

THE LOWDOWN: An interesting behind-the-scenes view into a fascinating, complicated aspect of journalism that’s often ignored.

While at first glance you might think you need a morbid bent to truly appreciate a documentary on the obituarists of The New York Times, this would be unfair to Vanessa Gould’s Obit. Yes, it’s a film about death and a line of work that thrives on talking about and anticipating the deaths of notable people.

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and the peculiarity of their trade, that makes this documentary so entertaining.

Obit is entertaining in its own small ways. It is, after all, little more than reel after reel of talking heads. But these talking heads are incredibly well-spoken and among the best (and last, since few papers spend resources on obituaries) in their field, while the world of obituaries is one filled with curious anecdotes and strange coincidences. This, combined with a more behind-the-scenes look at the writing and editorial processes, is what actually drives Obit. Documentaries, normally, are only as entertaining as their subject matter. Gould has managed to find what’s surprisingly robust and just a little mysterious.

Obit manages to show the quirkier side of obituaries, the masses of files that live in the basement of the Times, the strict deadlines and the sudden, unexpected deaths of the ultrafamous that occasionally send obituary writers scrambling. More often than not, the obituary page of the Times is about someone integral to history but who’s been mostly forgotten (or perhaps

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HHS never even noticed) by the public at large.

The film makes it obvious that the writers who are the subject of the movie take their responsibilities very seriously. There’s an amount of respect that these journalists take, reporting on the lives of these strangers, that makes the movie vaguely heartwarming and wholly human.

Obit is surprisingly thorough, covering aspects (like diversity in the subjects of obituaries) that wouldn’t have even occurred to me to broach. It’s an incredibly broad occupation for these writers, wherein they have to become an expert on a person’s entire life and work in a matter of hours. Obit manages to get a sense of how stressful and daunting this work can be. That being said, the movie has no real arc and no real dramatic tension, meaning the movie doesn’t have much to latch onto besides being interesting. It’s this small flaw that keeps an honestly entertaining movie from being a memorable one. Not Rated. Now playing at Grail Moviehouse.

REVIEWED BY JUSTIN SOUTHER JSOUTHER@MOUNTAINX.COM

DIRECTOR: Alex Kurtzman PLAYERS: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Marwan Kenzari, Simon Atherton, Stephen Thompson HORROR ACTION-ADVENTURE RATED PG-13 THE STORY: An Egyptian tomb unearthed by looters in Mesopotamia unleashes a 5,000-year-old mummified princess hellbent on revenge.

THE LOWDOWN: Naysayers not withstanding, The Mummy“ is a serviceable slice of summer schlock spectacle.

The numbers are in, and Universal’s cash-intensive stab at resurrecting its classic monster movies is dead in the water — at least in the U.S. Now, there are plenty of legitimate reasons for this, ranging from franchise fatigue on the part of audiences fed up with overblown shared-universe spectacles to lackluster direction from a man better known for writing and produc-

SCREEN SCENE ing terrible movies than helming them.

But by the end of The Mummy, I found myself harboring the sneaking suspicion that the critical derision heaped upon this film might have more to do with trying to teach the studios a lesson about ambition and avarice than with what actually takes place on screen — a Sisyphean task if ever there was one.

To be clear, my assertion is not that The Mummy is a great film. It’s not even a good film. But is it as bad as the outrage would suggest? I’d have to say no, with a few caveats. In the plus column, the script’s pacing is solid, it’s legitimately creepy in places and deceptively witty in others, and the set pieces are predominantly effective (if largely derivative). On the negative side, the movie feels distinctly overstuffed, folding concepts ranging from tired zombie tropes and Indiana Jones ripoffs on top of the expositional foundation for

FILM BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library • FR (6/16), 4:30-6:30pm - Pixar Film Series: Monster's University, film screening. Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road CREATION CARE ALLIANCE OF WNC creationcarealliance.org • TH (6/22), 7:30pm - From the Ashes, film viewing. Registration recommended. Free to attend.

Held at Mad Batter Food & Film, 617 W Main St., Sylva FLOOD GALLERY FINE ART CENTER 2160 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, 273-3332, floodgallery.org/ • FR (6/16), 8pm - Classic World Cinema: A Woman Is a Woman, film screening. Free to attend.

GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 789 Merrimon Ave., 254-3274, gcpcusa.org/ • TH (6/22), 7pm - Before the Flood, film screening. Free.

POLLINATION CELEBRATION! beecityusa.org • SA (6/17), noon - Hometown Habitat, Stories of Bringing Nature Home, documentary film screening. Free. Held at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION 692-8062, saveculture.org • TH (6/22), 7pm - A Great American Tapestry: The Many Strands of Mountain Music, premiere film screening. Live music by Sheila Kay Adams, Amythyst Kiah and Rhiannon & the Relics. $10$15. Held at Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College Hendersonville UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF ASHEVILLE 1 Edwin Place, 254-6001, uuasheville.org • FR (6/16), 7pm - Environmental & Social Justice Film: 13th, film viewing and discussion. Free.

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PROFESSIONAL HELP: Co-director Michael Galinsky, left, listens to Dr. John Sarno in a still from All the Rage. Galinsky will introduce his documentary — about Sarno’s successful mind-body approach to treating chronic pain — at Grail Moviehouse. Photo courtesy of Rumur Inc. • Participants in the ScreenX fourday filmmaking and acting camp at Blue Ridge Community College screen their work on Thursday, June 15, at 6 p.m. at the school’s Flat Rock campus. Free. blueridge.edu • The West Asheville Public Library’s Pixar Film Series continues Friday, June 16, at 4:30 p.m. with Monsters University. The feature will be preceded by the Pixar short film The Blue Umbrella. Free. avl.mx/1z5 • Grail Moviehouse hosts a screening of All the Rage on Saturday, June 17, at 7 p.m. — a full week before it opens in New York City. Directed by David Beilinson, Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley, the documentary centers on Dr. John Sarno, a back pain and rehabilitation specialist who pioneered a successful mind-body approach to treating chronic pain. The film also explores the connection between human emotions and health, and features interviews with well-known figures, such as Larry David, John Stossel and Howard Stern, who’ve healed thanks to Sarno’s methods. Galinsky will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in a post-screening Q&A. Tickets are $10 and available at the Grail box office and online. grailmoviehouse.com • Friday, June 16, is the last day to register for the 48 Hour Film Project. The cost to participate is $198 per team. The two-day window to complete the filmmaking chal-

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• On Sunday, June 18, Grail Moviehouse presents Deconstructing the Beatles’ Revolver, the third installment in a four-part educational journey with musicologist Scott Freiman, at 5 and 7:15 p.m. An internationally recognized expert and lecturer on the music of the Beatles, Freiman combines his love of the band with his experience as a composer, producer and engineer to craft informative lectures about the Fab Four’s creative process. Tickets are $10 and available at the Grail box office and online. grailmoviehouse.com • The Burke County Summer Reading Program offers a screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on Tuesday, June 20, on the front lawn of the Morganton Public Library.

Drinks and popcorn will be provided. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The movie will begin about 8:30 p.m. Free. bcpls.org X

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BOOK REVIEW

MOVIES Uni’s subsequent Dark Universe films, a tall order for a picture that also has to at least attempt to string together a cogent narrative amid all its worldbuilding. So I’m a little surprised to find myself definitively in the dissenting minority when I say that The Mummy is fine for what it is.

Let’s face facts — The Mummy was designed to be a summer blockbuster, so it was never likely to be high art.

It’s a film built to appeal to the broadest possible cross section of international audiences (which may save Dark Universe from a premature death), and as such, it was already at a distinct disadvantage in the estimation of most critics. There are also some very evident problems with the script, perhaps most notably its regressive gender politics. The titular villain is now a woman because … parity? I don’t know. And the third act falls apart, but at least has the integrity to preserve a semidownbeat ending that probably scared studio execs more than audiences.

Director Alex Kurtzman, better known as a prolific TV writer and the scribe behind the Star Trek reboots, seems to be in over his head by the time that third act rolls around. The casting of Tom Cruise has started to look like something of a hinderance to box office goals these days, at least domestically.

In many ways Cruise feels ill-suited to his roguish role, while Russell Crowe is much more interesting in his turn as expositional font Dr. Henry Jekyll, leaving me with higher hopes for the rest of the DU franchise now that the awkward business of setting up those films is out of the way.

In the interest of full disclosure, I’m predisposed to harboring those high hopes — the Universal monster movies were possibly the first films I truly loved as a kid, and I’m still excited to see what comes next despite this tepid first installment. And to be frank, I think people may have forgotten just how bad the Brendan Frasier Mummy movies of the early ’90s actually were.

In terms of mindless summer cinema, I’ve seen far worse than The Mummy, and I remain defiantly, if cautiously, optimistic for the prospects of a shared universe franchise that isn’t owned by Disney to actually take root. Rated PG-13 for violence, action and scary images, and for some suggestive content and partial nudity. Now Playing at AMC Classic River Hills 10, Carolina Cinemark, Regal Biltmore Grande, Epic of Hendersonville.

REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

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Asheville’s starring role Film historian Frank Thompson uncovers city’s storied movie past

Local movie expert Frank Thompson has resurrected a largely forgotten but important piece of Asheville history in his latest book, Asheville Movies, Volume 1: The Silent Era. “The book is a heartbreaker in many ways,” Thompson says, “because out of more than 60 films made here between 1900 and 1929, only one survives [intact].

And every one of the lost films — every single one of them — contained priceless and irreplaceable images of the time and place in which they were made. If we could see them all, I truly believe it would alter the way we look at the history of Asheville.”

Thompson’s book sheds light on when and how film companies such as Edison made their way to Asheville, as well as what and where silent films were made and who starred in them and why.

Asheville was electric with excitement for nearly a month while Famous PlayersLasky filmed its adaptation of Booth Tarkington’s The Conquest of Canaan.

Thompson recounts: “In the ‘School Calendar of 1920-21’ section of Asheville High School’s 1921 yearbook, the month of March was marked with a single entry: ‘Thomas Meighan is in town!’

In addition to his long-standing love of movie history, Thompson has an affinity for location-themed books. When he moved to Asheville two years ago, he began looking into what silent films had been made in here. Initially, Conquest of Canaan was the only one he discovered.

Released in 1921, Conquest is often listed

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as being the first silent film ever made in Asheville. But after doing some digging, Thompson discovered Conquest was actually the 51st.

“In terms of research with this book, I had to blast out a stone, because nobody had done any legwork,” he says.

His search took him to many archives, libraries and historical societies. But Thompson says his key guide was a book by Jenny Henderson called The North Carolina Filmography, which lists all the films made in Asheville. Armed with this information, he dug deeper to find the early films’ histories, as well as photos of the productions. The photos were difficult to find, Thompson discovered. He looked in trade magazines as well as a variety of publications from the moving picture world, starting with 1912, digitizing what he found and enhancing them to make them look as good as possible.

Thompson’s book includes 113 stills, including film scenes, location sites (Asheville City Hall, Pack Square and Grove Park Inn among them), action shots and movie posters, all of which help transport the reader onto the movie sets of the past and provide views of Asheville a century ago.

“We can get some sense of the films from the synopses and surviving pictures. But the films themselves would be revelatory. Certainly, our one surviving Asheville silent is — watching Conquest is like timetraveling to an Asheville that no longer exists.”

Thompson will be on hand to read from Asheville Movies, Volume 1: The Silent Era and sign copies at Battery Park Book Exchange at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Thompson’s book is on sale at three Asheville locations: The Grail Moviehouse, The Battery Park Book Exchange and Malaprop’s. It can also be ordered online at menwithwingspress.com. X

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All Eyez on Me Tupac Shakur biopic directed by Benny Boom and starring stars Kat Graham, Lauren Cohan, Hill Harper, Jamal Woolard, Danai Gurira and Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Tupac Shakur. According to the studio: “All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hiphop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Shakur rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.” No early reviews. (R)

Cars 3 The third installment of Pixar’s Cars franchise, directed by Brian Fee with voice actors including Owen Wilson, Christela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Kerry Washington and Cheech Marin. According to the studio: “Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns.”

No early reviews. (G)

The Book of Henry Precocious-kid-driven thriller directed

by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World).

According to the studio: “Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 12, whose creativity is without limits. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate, 12-year-old Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it” No early reviews. (PG-13)

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A Farewell to Arms HHHHS DIRECTOR: Frank Borzage PLAYERS: Gary Cooper, Helen Hayes, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Philips, Jack LaRue, Blanche Frederici DRAMA Rated NR I’ve never had much luck with director Frank Borzage’s particular brand of melodrama, so it’s a bit surprising that I like his 1932 adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s 1929 novel A Farewell to Arms as much as I do. Hemingway himself was notoriously disdainful of cinematic adaptations of his work (Arms was no exception), and he was just as famously enamored of star Gary Cooper — both of which are entirely understandable. The author’s distinctively minimalistic style is effectively impossible to translate to the screen, and while Arms is certainly one of the more faithful attempts, its success likely has more to do with the chemistry between Cooper and co-star Hellen Hayes than anything else. Borzage dips his toe in some interestingly experimental stylistic waters, but the film’s merits can be attributed almost entirely to its charismatic leads. The Asheville Film Society will screen A Farewell to Arms on Tuesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at The Grail Moviehouse, hosted by Xpress movie critic Scott Douglas.

A Woman is a Woman (Une Femme est une Femme) HHHS

DIRECTOR: Jean-Luc Godard PLAYERS: Anna Karina, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Claude Brialy, Suzanne, Jeanne Moreau, Ernest Menzer MUSICAL COMEDY Rated NR Godard’s second feature is definitely second-tier, failing to live up to its predecessor, 1960’s Breathless, but not entirely devoid of appeal. Although billed as the director’s love letter to Hollywood musicals, the film is not a musical at all, and its connections to the genre are tenuous at best. Most of the stylistic quirks and technical innovations that would come to define Godard’s oeuvre are already in place, but so too is his supercilious sense of selfsatisfaction. A Woman is a Woman may not be Godard at his most forgettable, but it’s in the running. This review was published prematurely on June 6. The actual date of the screening is June 16. Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present A Woman is a Woman on Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m. at Flood Gallery Fine Art Center, 2160 U.S. 70, Swannanoa.

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio HHHS DIRECTOR: Jane Anderson PLAYERS: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Trevor Morgan, Ellary Potterfield BIOPIC DRAMA Rated PG-13 One of the more perplexing mysteries of modern studio practices is just why Dreamworks Pictures abandoned The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, a 2005 release that played on a mere handful of screens to mixed (though often glowing) reviews. It boasted a box-office draw in both star Julianne Moore and its popular literary source that chronicled the true story of Evelyn Ryan, who kept her large family together and going in the 1950s by winning slogan and jingle contests. And yet it was unceremoniously pulled from distribution. Far worse films with far lesser credentials have been given much fairer shots. It’s not a perfect film. But the film has several things to recommend it, starting with Moore’s performance as the beleaguered housewife who has found a way to be at least a pale shadow of what she might have been in an era that didn’t consign her to the kitchen. Certainly it’s worthy of better treatment than it received. This excerpt was taken from a review by Ken Hanke originally published on June 21, 2006. The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio on Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

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SKILLED LABOR/ TRADES GROUNDSKEEPER Asheville's new all male B&B, Bear and Butterfly, is looking for a full-time or part-time groundskeeper. Monday-Friday. Must be honest, dependable and trustworthy. Please have references. • Landscaping experience preferred. This job can be flexible and has a good rate of pay. • No flakes or drunks!!!!!

Call 305-797-7378 or email resume to Sam@bearandbutterfly.com

ADMINISTRATIVE/ OFFICE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND INSURANCE LIAISON Red Oak Recovery, a cutting edge substance abuse treatment program for young adults, is seeking an accounts receivable and insurance liaison with our finance department. • The ideal candidate will have experience in AR/AP, insurance billing and Quickbooks software.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, and 2+ years experience with billing and accounts receivable is preferred. This position will be located in our corporate headquarters in Asheville. • Competitive pay and benefits package offered. • Please visit our website and apply for this position today! www.redoakrecovery.com/employment OFFICE PERSONNEL NEEDED FOR SALES OFFICE Office Personnel needed for sales office. The position is part-time with the potential to develop to full-time.

Applicant must be available to work until 6:00 pm, as well as Saturday from 10 am - 2:00 pm. Applicant will be cross trained as receptionist and customer service sales representative. As the first point of contact with the public, an applicant is expected to present a friendly, outgoing, energetic attitude both in-person and on the telephone.

Applicant must be self-motivating, computer literate, great at multi-tasking as well as being able to perform basic office tasks and be a team player. Applicant must be at least 19 years of age and have a Valid NC Driver's License. Applicant should apply in person at 1473 Patton Avenue, Asheville between the hours of 10:30 am - 5 pm Monday- Friday or call 828-258-8085.

MANUFACTURER NOW HIRING Quality Musical Systems is a manufacturer now hiring general duty positions. Hours 7:00AM3:30PM. Competitive wages, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacations. We are located @ 204 Dogwood Rd. Candler, NC 28715 (828)667-5719

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PRODUCTION PLANT IN BREVARD NOW HIRING TVS, a production and services facility in Brevard NC, is now hiring for multiple positions. Positions include: Regulatory Compliance Manager (Dietary Supplements), Shipping and Receiving Associate, INTERACT Team Supervisor, LIFE SKILLS Team Supervisor, and Direct Support Provider. Please visit our website at www.tvsinc.org to apply.

KITCHEN COOK Red Oak Recovery, a cutting edge substance abuse treatment program for young adults, is seeking a Kitchen Cook for our Fairview location. This position will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for approximately 25 people, dish washing, packing food for adventure trips, receiving and storing food deliveries, and other duties as assigned.

This position will report to the Kitchen Manager. • Qualified candidates will have prior kitchen experience, an interest in healthy and delicious foods, friendly, hardworking and reliable, and able to move about campus, including bending and lifting 40 lbs. • Salary is based on experience. Competitive pay and benefits package offered. Red Oak Recovery is a non-smoking and drug free work environment. • Please visit our website to apply for this position today! www. redoakrecovery.com/employment

TROLLEY TOUR GUIDES If you are a "people person," love Asheville, have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and clean driving record you could be a great TOUR GUIDE, FULL-TIME and seasonal part-time positions available. Training provided. Contact us today! www.GrayLineAsheville.com; Info@GrayLineAsheville. com; 828-251-8687.

APOLLO FLAME • WAITSTAFF Full-time.

Fast, friendly, fun atmosphere. • Experience required. • Must be 18 years old. • Apply in person between 2pm-4pm, 485 Hendersonville Road. 274-3582.

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PACK'S TAVERN Line cooks, prep cooks, banquet cooks, pizza cooks Edwin French Executive Chef Pack’s Tavern and Century Room on the Park edwinfrench1@gmail. com 828-279-3367

MEDICAL/ HEALTH CARE MEDICAL SERVICES MANAGER The Willows at Red Oak Recovery, a clinically dynamic substance abuse and trauma focused, dual diagnosis treatment facility, is seeking a full-time Medical Services Manager to be responsible for providing professional wellness visits to young adults, ages 18-30, meeting a diagnosis of substance use or co-occurring disorders, to work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans, transport clients as needed for medical appointments, and educate/communicate medication and medical information to clients and families. • Qualified candidates will possess EMT basic certification, and a medical background. Nursing experience preferred. • Those with personal or professional experience with 12 Step Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment, and/or Mental Health Treatment are encouraged to apply.

Competitive pay and benefits package offered. • Please visit our website to apply. www.redoakrecovery.com/employment

HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL TECHNICIAN Red Oak Recovery, a young adult Substance Abuse Treatment Program located in Leicester, NC is seeking highly qualified individuals for direct care positions. Clinical Technicians work on a rotating week on/week off schedule.

Treatment takes place in a residential setting with wilderness adventure expeditions.

• WFR, CSAC, or a degree in a human services field preferred. Personal or professional experience with 12 Step Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health Treatment and/or Wilderness Therapy is required. • We offer competitive pay and benefits, and professional substance abuse and clinical training. Please visit our website and apply for this position today! www. redoakrecovery.com/employment DRIVING COUPLE FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS Pair of adults with clean records and flexible schedule needed to take students from therapeutic boarding school to doctor appointments in Asheville. Perfect for retired couple! $50 stipend. jpotter-bowers@montfordhall.org

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have to admit that salt looks like sugar and sugar resembles salt. This isn’t usually a major problem, though. Mistakenly sprinkling sugar on your food when you thought you were adding salt won’t hurt you, nor will putting salt in your coffee when you assumed you were using sugar. But errors like these are inconvenient, and they can wreck a meal. You may want to apply this lesson as a metaphor in the coming days, Aries.

Be alert for things that outwardly seem to be alike but actually have different tastes and effects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here’s a possible plan for the next ten days: Program your smart phone to sound an alarm once every hour during the entire time you’re awake. Each time the bell or buzzer goes off, you will vividly remember your life’s main purpose. You will ask yourself whether or not the activity you’re engaged in at that specific moment is somehow serving your life’s main purpose. If it is, literally pat yourself on the back and say to yourself, “Good job!” If it’s not, say the following words: “I am resolved to get into closer alignment with my soul’s code — the blueprint of my destiny.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Actress Marisa Berenson offers a line of anti-aging products that contain an elixir made from the seeds of a desert fruit known as prickly pear. The manufacturing process isn’t easy. To produce a quart of the potion requires 2,000 pounds of seeds. I see you as having a metaphorically similar challenge in the coming weeks, Gemini. To create a small amount of the precious stuff you want, I’m guessing you’ll have to gather a ton of raw materials. And there may be a desert-like phenomena to deal with, as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are three kinds of habits: good, bad, and neutral. Neutral habits are neither good nor bad but use up psychic energy that might be better directed into cultivating good habits.

Here are some examples: a good habit is when you’re disciplined about eating healthy food; a bad habit is watching violent TV shows before going to bed, thereby disturbing your sleep; a neutral habit might be doing Sudoku puzzles. My challenge to you, Cancerian, is to dissolve one bad habit and one neutral habit by replacing them with two new good habits. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, cosmic forces will be on your side as you make this effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Dear Dr. Astrology: Good fortune has been visiting me a lot lately. Many cool opportunities have come my way. Life is consistently interesting. I’ve also made two unwise moves that fortunately didn’t bring bad results. Things often work out better for me than I imagined they would! I’m grateful every day, but I feel like I should somehow show even more appreciation. Any ideas? —Lucky Leo.” Dear Lucky: The smartest response to the abundance you have enjoyed is to boost your generosity. Give out blessings. Dispense praise. Help people access their potentials. Intensify your efforts to share your wealth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Years ago, a fan of my work named Paul emailed to ask me if I wanted to get together with him and his friend when I visited New York. “Maybe you know her?” he wrote. “She’s the artist Cindy Sherman.” Back then I had never heard of Cindy.

But since Paul was smart and funny, I agreed to meet.

The three of us convened in an elegant tea room for a boisterous conversation. A week later, when I was back home and mentioned the event to a colleague, her eyes got big and she shrieked, “You had tea with THE Cindy Sherman.” She then educated me on how successful and influential Cindy’s photography has been. I predict you will soon have a comparable experience, Virgo: inadvertent contact with an intriguing presence. Hopefully, because I’ve given you a heads up, you’ll recognize what’s happening as it occurs, and take full advantage.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll never get access to the treasure that’s buried out under the cherry tree next to the ruined barn if you stay in your command center and keep staring at the map instead of venturing out to the barn. Likewise, a symbol of truth may be helpful in experiencing deeper meaning, but it’s not the same as communing with the raw truth, and may even become a distraction from it. Let’s consider one further variation on the theme: The pictures in your mind’s eye may or may not have any connection with the world outside your brain. It’s especially important that you monitor their accuracy in the coming days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to go gallivanting so heedlessly into the labyrinth. Or maybe it was. Who knows? It’s still too early to assess the value of your experiences in that maddening but fascinating tangle. You may not yet be fully able to distinguish the smoke and mirrors from the useful revelations. Which of the riddles you’ve gathered will ultimately bring frustration and which will lead you to wisdom? Here’s one thing I do know for sure: If you want to exit the labyrinth, an opportunity will soon appear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Over the years I’ve read numerous news reports about people who have engaged in intimate relations with clunky inanimate objects. One had sex with a bicycle. Another seduced a sidewalk, and a third tried to make sweet love to a picnic table. I hope you won’t join their ranks in the coming weeks. Your longing is likely to be extra intense, innovative, and even exotic, but I trust you will confine its expression to unions with adult human beings who know what they’re getting into and who have consented to play. Here’s an old English word you might want to add to your vocabulary: “blissom.” It means “to bleat with sexual desire.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your life in the coming days should be low on lightweight diversions and high in top-quality content. Does that sound like fun? I hope so. I’d love to see you enjoy the hell out of yourself as you cut the fluff and focus on the pith . . . as you efficiently get to the hype-free heart of every matter and refuse to tolerate waffling or stalling. So strip away the glossy excesses, my dear Capricorn. Skip a few steps if that doesn’t cause any envy. Expose the pretty lies, but then just work around them; don’t get bogged down in indulging in negative emotions about them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Inventor, architect, and author Buckminster Fuller lived to the age of 87. For 63 of those years, he kept a detailed scrapbook diary that documented every day of his life. It included his reflections, correspondence, drawings, newspaper clippings, grocery bills, and much other evidence of his unique story. I would love to see you express yourself with that much disciplined ferocity during the next two weeks. According to my astrological analysis, you’re in a phase when you have maximum power to create your life with vigorous ingenuity and to show everyone exactly who you are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have a cosmic license to enjoy almost too much sensual pleasure. In addition, you should feel free to do more of what you love to do than you normally allow yourself. Be unapologetic about surrounding yourself with flatterers and worshipers. Be sumptuously lazy. Ask others to pick up the slack for you. Got all that? It’s just the first part of your oracle.

Here’s the rest: You have a cosmic license to explore the kind of spiritual growth that’s possible when you feel happy and fulfilled. As you go through each day, expect life to bring you exactly what you need to uplift you. Assume that the best service you can offer your fellow humans is to be relaxed and content.

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POLICE LIEUTENANT A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Police Lieutenant. For more details and to apply: http://abtcc.peopleadmin.com/ postings/4248 SEEKING DIRECT CARE MENTOR AT BOYS THERAPEUTIC BOARDING SCHOOL Academy at Trails Carolina seeking active and vigilant persons with a desire to serve struggling teens.

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PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER Join United Way's marketing team. Build strategies & write communications that engage donors & volunteers. Plan/manage social, educational, and volunteer projects. FT/Benefits. Learn More/Apply: http://unitedwayabc.org/ employment-opportunities FULL-TIME HR MANAGER $45,000$50,000. As a thriving non-profit, Verner has experienced substantial growth in the last year and is now in need of a full-time Human Resource Manager. • Verner is seeking an innovative professional with hands-on experience to lead the human resource functions of a growing 90-employee organization with three locations and a $4 million budget. • The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker and objective decision-maker with passion and skill for talent recruitment and management. • The Human Resource Manager is responsible for the following functions: the employment life cycle, policies and procedures, compliance, comprehensive benefit administration, leadership training and development, personnel file management, and employee relations and engagement. This position is a key member of the staff leadership team. • A Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of progressive experience in a Human Resource setting is required; a PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred. • The successful candidate must be an exceptional communicator and highly organized to manage deadlines. Attention to detail is a must. • Knowledge of the current health care regulations for large employers and proficiency in MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to quickly learn internal software programs are also required.

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s/he serves and the acumen and desire to further build the center’s status as a model training site. Depending upon experience and qualifications, the incumbent in this role may supervise key management positions. • Experience with the following is valuable: reflective practice; teaching children birth – five years; diverse cultural and socio-economic groups; NAEYC accreditation; Early Head Start; mentoring; working in a model training center; Emergent Curriculum; Paley Approach; Teaching Pyramid. • Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience in a management position, preferably in an early care and education center or program. Excellent organizational, timemanagement and written/verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, and Word are required. Candidates with North Carolina Child Care Administration III credential or its equivalent will be given preference. Verner West Located in a natural setting in Candler, NC, this facility serves 36 children and their families. The successful candidate must provide verifiable evidence of strong skills in effective leadership and management, impeccable integrity and professionalism, a passion for early care and education, a commitment to researched-based practices, dedication to continuous self-growth, and successful engagement of staff, families, volunteers, and community partners. • The candidate must also possess the ability to imbed the vision, mission, values, and standards of the organization into daily practice of the team s/he serves and the acumen and desire to further build the center’s status as a model training site. Experience working with diverse cultural and socio-economic families is a must. Prior experience with Head Start/Early Head Start is preferred. • Experience with the following is valuable: reflective practice; Emergent Curriculum; Teaching Pyramid; Teaching Strategies Gold, working in a model training center; teaching children birth – five years. • Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience in birth-kindergarten, serving at least three of those years in a management position.

• Excellent organizational, time-management and written/verbal communication skills are required. Candidates with North Carolina Child Care Administration III credential or its equivalent will be given preference. • Compensation for both positions is commensurate with experience, education, and skill set. • Verner is an EEOE. • To apply, go to www.vernerearlylearning.org/jobs-employment

COUNSELOR A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Counselor. For more details and to apply: https://abtcc. peopleadmin.com/postings/4250

TEACHERS • SHARED TEACHERS • SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Full-time and part-time. Verner Center for Early Learning is a state of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care and education and so much more! Free nutritious lunches prepared on site, plenty of outside play on our natural learning environments, and continuing educational opportunities provided through staff development trainings and to qualifying teachers based on availability of funds are some of the many qualities that our teachers enjoy! • Verner currently seeks teaching professionals for children ages 0-5 who are nurturing, skilled in supporting the development of young children, and can be an asset to our model, progressive program. • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalency. College coursework related to early childhood education, including EDU 119, and previous professional experience working with children birth to 5 years old are required for Teachers. • Shared Teachers and Substitutes are preferred to have some college coursework in Early Childhood Education and previous experience working with children ages birth to 5. Candidates must display a nurturing and patient demeanor in all interactions with the children.

• Verner is an EEOE. • To apply, go to www.vernerearlylearning.org/ jobs-employment

COMPUTER/ TECHNICAL

IT/DATABASE/WEB ASSISTANT Mountain Xpress seeks a part-time person to assist with administration, development and day-to-day support of the company's (1) IT systems (Macintosh workstations and servers; printers, phones, internet-connection, email and internal network hardware/software); (2) database systems (Filemakerbased, requiring scripting and some development) and (3) website (WordPress CMS, requiring skills in mySql, PHP, HTML, CSS and Javascript). Send cover letter, resume and references to: employment@mountainx.com

HOTEL/ HOSPITALITY

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING JOBS *IMMEDIATE OPENINGS* HSS - Hospitality Staffing have several openings in the Asheville area for the following positions: * Housekeepers, Houseperson.

Pay starts at $10.50 per hour. Full time permanent positions! Call us today! 828 214-7995. Or stop by at 1238 Hendersonville Rd Suite 217. Asheville, NC 28803 Se habla Espanol!

SALON/ SPA CAREER COUNSELOR A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Career Counselor. For more details and to apply: https://abtcc. peopleadmin.com/postings/4251 CENTER MANAGERS/DIRECTORS Full-time. $35,000-$48,000. Verner, an innovative leader in the field of early care and education and recent recipient of an Early Head Start expansion grant, is seeking a Center Manager/Director to lead the flagship center in East Asheville (Verner East) and a Center Manager/Director to lead the satellite Center in Candler (Verner West). Verner East Nestled in a natural setting of fields and forest just outside of Asheville, NC, this state of the art facility serves 100 children and their families. The successful candidate must provide verifiable evidence of strong skills in effective leadership and management, impeccable integrity and professionalism, a passion for early care and education, a commitment to researched-based practices, dedication to continuous self-growth, and successful engagement of staff, families, volunteers, and community partners. The candidate must also possess the ability to imbed the vision, mission, values, and standards of the organization into daily practice of the team

ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, & SCIENCE TEACHERS WANTED The Academy at Trails Carolina, a year-round experiential and adventure based therapeutic boarding school for boys grades 9-12 based in Henderson County North Carolina, is seeking Licensed Teachers to join its faculty. Interested applicants should email copies of their resume, teaching license, and professional references to: nduncan@trailsacademy.com www. trailsacademy.com

HIRING FULL & PART TIME MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for talented bodyworkers who want to build therapeutic relationships with local clientele.

We offer a supportive drama-free workplace with the ability to make your own schedule. Pay starts at $25/hour massage.(828)552-3003 ebbandflowavl@charter.net ebbandflowavl.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT GENERAL SERVICES JOB CLUB INSTRUCTOR/ADVISOR A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Job Club Instructor/Advisor. For more details and to apply: http://abtcc. peopleadmin.com/postings/4241

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1 Something needed to play the game depicted in this puzzle 7 Starts the game depicted in this puzzle 13 Suzuki with his first name on his jersey 14 Publisher of People 15 Supporters of broken arms 16 Kim of “L.A. Confidential” 17 Avoid a beanball, maybe 18 Dishwasher need 20 Tram load 21 Went off, as an alarm 24 Boast 25 Foot, in anatomy 28 Meat in a classic Monty Python skit 29 Under the weather 31 Post-triathlon woes 33 Output from futuristic weaponry 38 Wacko 39 Antenna, e.g.

41 Not stressed 43 Toy on a string 44 Beltway insider 45 Ed with seven Emmys 46 Rapper with a line of Fila sneakers 47 Unless, in law

50 Grokked 51 Slow-witted sort 54 President who was imprisoned for 27 years 57 Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson 58 “Star Wars” princess 59 Ice cream bar brand 63 More skilled in 67 One atop the standings 69 Facetious subject of many articles in The Onion 70 Xenophobes’ fear 71 Call after the 72-Across crosses the 16-Down seven times and lands here 72 Something needed to play the game depicted in this puzzle … or a hint to the six shaded answers

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1 Providence art inst.

2 Free speech defender, for short 3 In vogue 4 “Lola” band, with “the” 5 Joule fraction 6 Even odds 7 Sibling nickname 8 Defunct U.K. label

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9 “Footloose” hero ___ McCormack 10 Partner of vim 11 Start of el año 12 Prison guard, slangily 14 Ankle wrap for an athlete 16 Divider in this puzzle’s game 19 Lead-in to lark or dare 22 1940s spy org.

23 Ate in high style 24 Supreme Court aides 25 Get chummy (with) 26 Low-budget: Prefix 27 Maritime hazard 30 Certain Wall St. takeover 32 San Fernando Valley community 34 Suffix for sugars 35 Gerontology subject 36 San ___ (Bay Area city) 37 Hägar the Horrible’s dog 39 Tsunami cause 40 Cover letter abbr.

42 ‘L’ train overseer 45 Be under the weather 48 Uganda’s Amin 49 1960s underwater habitat 51 Home of the Burj Khalifa 52 For all to see

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53 Sees regularly 55 Shepard in space 56 Legendary firefighter Red 60 Took too much, briefly

PETS

61 I came: Lat.

66 One violating omertà 62 Gaelic tongue 68 Samuel Alito, Clarence 64 Eastern “way” Thomas or Sonia 65 Avian source of red Sotomayor, schoolwise meat ANSWER TO PREVIOUS NY TIMES PUZZLE

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