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PAGE 28 REMEMBERING THE GREAT FLOOD OF 1916 Xpress talks with Henderson County filmmaker David Weintraub about his documentary, Come Hell or High Water, that explores the century-old catastrophe. Weintraub reflects on the film, the flood’s impact on the region and the lessons to be learned. COVER DESIGN Norn Cutson

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24 THE PEOPLE’S MEDICINE June 24 conference highlights Appalachian folk medicine’s patchwork quilt of traditions

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42 EAST MEETS WEST Local publisher releases a book of philosophical essays

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Pointless needleexchange bill needs rewrite In response to Ben Marsico’s letter [on] June 1, “N.C. Needs Needleexchange Law” [Xpress]: Correct my rationale, please, if I am wrong about North Carolina Senate Bill 794: Authorize Needle Exchange Programs (short title). It was recently introduced at the North Carolina General Assembly and even cosponsored by Sen. [Terry] Van Duyn, along with other Democrats and Republicans. As the coordinator of the Needle Exchange Program of Asheville, I am dismayed and perplexed that with all the bureaucratic verbiage in SB 794, not a single dollar is authorized for the purchase of needles and syringes, yet in Section 2 of the bill, $100,000 is appropriated “from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health … for the 2016-2017 fiscal year … to perform the review of needle-exchange programs and report information required to be submitted to the Department …” It is as bad as the federal budget submitted in December of 2015, in which Congress acted by lifting the ban on the use of federal funds for needle-exchange programs, though

excluding the purchase of any syringes with those dollars! What is the point?! Last year, NEPA provided access to over 239,000 free needles/syringes to people who reported coming from 26 different counties. The demand is ever increasing among all sorts of people from just about every demographic imaginable. Senate Bill 794 would be more helpful by simply assuring that anyone who wants to purchase a needle or syringe at a convenient pharmacy be allowed to do so without stigma, harassment or challenge; that needleexchange programs be authorized in all health departments, AIDS service organizations or at other social service agencies to provide free needles and syringes to people who may not be able to afford them; and for those who may wish to seek drug-use treatment options, they be offered “treatment on demand.” That is where dollars need to be appropriated. This is a public health imperative! Support your local needle-exchange program any way you are able, and tell your state senators and representatives to get real about a scientifically proven method to reduce the spread of blood-borne pathogens by writing a better bill! — Michael J. Harney Jr. Coordinator, Needle Exchange Program of Asheville

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Early voting plan will help students

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At last month’s Buncombe County Board of Elections meeting, the board approved an early voting plan that established early voting locations at both A-B Tech and UNC Asheville. As a UNCA student, I personally know just how important it can be to have an early voting site on North Carolina college campuses. In March, I volunteered as a Democracy North Carolina poll monitor for the state’s primary election and witnessed firsthand many of the challenges student voters face. Some students I spoke with were turned away because they did not have accepted identification under the new voter ID law. Others were not registered correctly and relied on same-day registration to correct problems. Even more faced physical or logistical barriers to voting at locations far from their workplaces or school. Having an on-campus polling location will help address many of these problems. These convenient sites greatly assist students with disabilities and those who do not have easy access to transportation off campus. Other students will be voting for the first time since the photo ID requirement was enacted. A site on campus will help students who forgot or did not know they needed photo ID to vote to quickly retrieve it and vote a regular ballot. Plus, if there are issues with voter registration or other problems at the polls, early voting allows students to fix these issues and vote in this important election. I applaud the Board of Elections for hearing our calls for campus locations and including early voting sites at UNCA and A-B Tech. Students and other millennial voters are a large demographic in our area and in many parts of the state, and their voices should be heard. The Board of Elections’ expansion of campus locations means they won’t just be heard, but that they matter. — Edward Peters Senior at UNC Asheville and organizing intern at Democracy North Carolina, Asheville

… Ladies, look out! How are you going to feel when a lad in a biker “uniform” enters your public bathroom? You know — cap with a Rebel flag, biker boots, leather vest labeled “Hells Angels” or whatever and so on. She could even have a beard if taking the needed hormones. Well, get ready, because this individual was born as a female, but discovered that emotionally and otherwise she was more comfortable living as a male. Because of that misbegotten gang of misogynists down at Raleigh, all in North Carolina must now use the public bathroom consistent with the gender on their birth certificates. However, just relax, as I don’t think the above scenarios is likely since the governor is not yet hiring thousands of genital inspectors to enforce this asinine law. — Thomas M. Beatty Asheville

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Price’s legacy includes walkable downtown Thank you for writing such a wonderful article about the legacy of philanthropist Julian Price in your May 18 issue [“Anonymous: The Million Secrets of Julian Price,” Xpress]. Although I didn’t know Julian well, I credit him for making my first job out of college possible. After graduating from UNCA in the mid-1990s, I was hired at Quality Forward (now Asheville GreenWorks) to cover four program areas, one being pedestrian coordinator. The story was that Julian moved into downtown Asheville and wanted to experience what it would be like to live without a car. It wasn’t easy. He found sidewalks in disrepair and curb cuts difficult for able-bodied travelers, let alone handicapped ones. By walking around, Julian noticed lots of things, like litter and overgrown, untended lots — things that Quality Forward could help with, so he gave them money and pitched in to help. Through Julian Price’s many efforts, things began to turn around, and a cleaner, more pedestrian-friendly downtown took shape. In my job as pedestrian coordinator, I worked with Julian’s wife, Meg MacLeod, to put on a huge, well-

attended walkability conference. We invited nationally known speakers and put on workshops that pointed out the need to change from a car-centric culture to a more multimodal one. As a result of the conference, an annual Strive-Not-to-Drive event was born, which was held locally for many years. After leaving Quality Forward, I worked for the Environmental and Conservation Organization based in Hendersonville, and brought the program idea of Strive-Not-to-Drive with me. I have always felt blessed to be a part of Julian Price’s generosity. — Katie Breckheimer MountainTrue board member Saluda

Voice your opinion on Asheville’s growth As you drive through Asheville, you probably have noticed the large tracts of woodlands being cleared for storage units or prefab housing developments. That multistory hotels will soon dominate the our city’s skyline goes without saying. Despite the appearance of a lively discussion of Asheville’s future in public forums like the Mountain Xpress, construction is moving ahead at a rapid pace. The fact is the City Council is divided on the how much and what direction growth should take in the Land of Sky. If you want Asheville to remain a town of mountains and culture for people of all socioeconomic classes, it is extremely important that you take a few minutes to send an email, however brief, to your Council person and/or mayor stating your views. They are sensitive to any direct communication they get from individual citizens. Your message will make a difference. — Steve Rosenthal Asheville

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Pig roast fundraiser needed rethink Considering that pigs are among the most sadistically abused (and intelligent) beings on the planet, it is bewildering that a dead one be roasted at a fundraiser that is addressing brutality and victimization [“Native Kitchen Hosts a Benefit Pig Roast,” June 1, Xpress]. It served no one and only alienated potential supporters. I hope that Our VOICE is more sensitive in its future fundraising efforts. — Nancy Lanctot Asheville Editor’s note: A response from Our VOICE Executive Director Angelica Wind appears in the letter, “Fundraiser Aids Efforts to End Sexual Violence” in this issue.

Fundraiser aids efforts to end sexual violence As a nonprofit organization, Our VOICE relies on the generosity of our community to forward our dual purpose of providing services to victims

and survivors of sexual violence and of providing education to prevent sexual violence from happening in the first place. We owe a debt of gratitude to the owners and staff of Native Kitchen in Swannanoa, who hosted and organized the [June 5] pig roast on our behalf, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Our VOICE. The pig itself was donated to Native Kitchen by Hickory Nut Gap Farm, where it was pasture-raised. We live in a culture where a Southern barbecue can draw large crowds, and the organizers of the event knew that the food would not only bring much-needed resources to our agency, but would also introduce new audiences to our programs and services. The event was successful in helping us forward our mission, raising $10,000 in support of our direct and preventive services in Buncombe County. As good stewards of the community’s resources, we know how to accomplish a lot with donations entrusted to us. Ten thousand dollars allows us to provide over 320 hours of counseling to survivors of sexual violence. Provided by licensed counselors who work one-on-one and in groups with victims of sexual abuse, our counseling sessions use a variety of therapeutic methods to help survivors on their personal road to recovery. Ten thousand dollars allows us to provide

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prevention education to 1,000 middle school students in Buncombe County, equipping our young people to develop the healthy boundaries they will need to be active bystanders in our community’s struggle to end rape. We respect the passion and devotion of people who are devoted to ending violence in all its forms. Our gratitude goes to Native Kitchen for helping our mission in such a significant way and to the Mountain Xpress for giving us the opportunity to educate the community about the impact of their generosity and how it sustains our vital work. — Angelica Wind Our VOICE executive director Asheville Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the letter, “Pig Roast Fundraiser Needed Rethink,” in this issue.

Huntley remembered as gifted, passionate writer I would like to share with your readers the very sad news of the tragic death of former Mountain Xpress contributing writer Cameron Huntley, who was killed June 1 on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, while protecting his girlfriend during an armed robbery [see “Remembering Cameron Huntley,” at mountainx.com]. ... He was a very gifted writer and passionate about people and helping the underdog. I first got to know Cameron Huntley when he contacted me regarding his writing an article for Mountain Xpress about an exhibition at the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University. Called Interwoven: Coverlets, Ballads and America’s Discovery of Madison County Folklife, his very well-written article about the exhibition became the cover story in the June 3, 2014, edition of the Xpress.

It was titled “O Sister Where Art Thou?” He subsequently wrote another article about one of our exhibitions, which was printed on Jan. 21, 2015, again as the cover story. The [cover] headline was “We Remember: Saving Madison County’s Rosenwald School.” The exhibition about which it was based was titled Our Story – This Place, The History of African American Education in Madison County, North Carolina: The Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School. Cameron carried out incredibly extensive research for this article. He visited the museum several times and conducted interviews with all the principal people, including alumni of the Rosenwald School. He attended the panel discussions and all the programming related to the exhibition. He also met with the Friends of the Rosenwald School Committee. He went above and beyond what most would think was necessary for a single newspaper article. He demonstrated a deep commitment, a profound sensitivity, incredible patience and a real passion for accuracy. I told him I thought this was the most important exhibition I had ever done. He indicated it might be the best piece of writing he had ever done, being inspired by the importance of the subject. Although he was writing prose, it really seemed more like poetry. We became friends after that. We emailed from time to time and visited over lunch when he came home to visit. We had planned to get together again this summer. I was impressed with the willingness of this very kind and gifted man to quit everything and move to Kenya to teach, to write and to help people. His death is a great loss for all of us. Cameron was only 26. — Les Reker Director The Rural Heritage Museum Mars Hill University

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CRUNCH TIME City seeks multiyear partnership with TDA to link downtown with South Slope BY VIRGINIA DAFFRON vdaffron@mountainx.com On a beautiful summer afternoon, downtown Asheville can feel like a shirt that’s shrunk in the wash — suddenly too small for all it’s trying to contain. The sidewalks and streets are full, parking’s impossible, and when it comes to moving around, well, that shirt is so tight you can’t even swing your arms. But complaining about the crowds is one thing — coming up with viable solutions is another. And while some city residents have called for a freeze on downtown development or scaling back the ad campaigns that lure tourists here, both city and tourism officials are understandably loath to turn their backs on that revenue stream. So instead of curtailing the number of visitors, Asheville has a different idea: Why not expand the popular downtown? That’s the gist of a pitch the city is making to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, seeking a massive grant to fund infrastructure that could support continued growth in the booming South Slope district. Asheville is asking the TDA’s Tourism Product Development Fund for $20 million, spread over seven years, to pay for improving streets as well as pedestrian and bicycle access around the intersection of Biltmore Avenue and Charlotte Street, and a new parking deck on Southside Avenue. If approved, the money would come through the fund’s “major works pathway,” which enables the TDA to make multiyear commitments to big projects that align with its strategic objectives. MAJOR WORKS One-quarter of the money generated by Buncombe County’s 6 percent occupancy tax funds projects with the potential to increase overnight hotel stays, says Stephanie Pace Brown, executive director of

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the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The rest pays for advertising and marketing of Asheville as a tourism destination. Last year, the agency funded such projects to the tune of about $3.9 million. When she joined the agency in 2012, notes Brown, she initiated a review of the application process for Tourism Product Development Fund grants. Subsequently, the TDA switched to a two-tiered process. First, the committee reviews all applications; those gaining approval are invited to submit more detailed second-round proposals. “We wanted to lower the barrier to entry and give people with good projects that first level of feedback before they invested time and resources on a full-fledged application,” says Brown. The committee also now holds an information session, where the evaluation criteria are explained, before the initial application deadline (which was June 1 this year). In addition, the committee is using scorecards to evaluate projects. In March 2015, the TDA adopted two more changes in the way it awards grants. First, the authority’s board now approves a “strategic priority list” for projects it plans to fund if and when additional money becomes available. In February, for example, the board voted to release an additional $700,000 during the 2015-16 fiscal year to fund a 1.5-mile section of the French Broad River Greenway, bringing its total investment in city-owned projects during that period to $3.1 million. Although the $700,000 was on the strategic priority list, the authority couldn’t release the funds until they’d actually been collected as tax payments. The second change the TDA made was creating a “major works pathway” for multiyear projects. In effect, Brown explains, the agency was “saying there are these large, probably municipal, projects that should be considered separately.” Applications for that funding are considered outside of the usual timetable and procedures. This gives applicants added flexibility to accommodate things like federal or state grant deadlines or the need to incorporate

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SLOPE SCOPE: As the city asks for funding to expand downtown into the South Slope, defining the area becomes critical. A proposed map of the district extends along Biltmore Avenue to include Mission Health. Graphic courtesy of the city of Asheville

INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE RESCUE At a June 7 meeting of the South Slope Neighborhood Association, city officials presented their ideas about what $20 million in TDA funding could do for the area. The proposed improvements, which City Council approved as part of the May 17 consent agenda, evolved out of the recommendations of the recent Asheville in Motion multimodal transportation plan and concerns about a growing shortage of parking on the booming South Slope. Making Biltmore, Coxe and South Lexington avenues “complete streets” that accommodate pedestrians, bicycles and mass transit as well as cars would create a stronger connection between South Slope and downtown, Assistant City Manager Cathy Ball explained. In addition, she continued, it would reduce congestion in the central business district by spreading visitors over a larger area. The city, noted Ball, is also applying for a state transportation grant to fund some of the street improvements. A chunk of the TDA money would go toward a new $15.5 million parking deck and mixed-use structure at 42-44 Southside Ave. on a surface parking lot owned by Asheville Gastroenterology Associates. The idea arose when the practice applied for a permit to re-grade, level and pave the lot, which it now uses for employee parking. Dr. David May, the practice’s president and managing partner, said leveling the lot would allow for about 25 additional spaces. Asheville Gastroenterology, he explained, has grown significantly since building its Biltmore Avenue offices in 1991, creating a “desperate need for additional parking” during daytime hours. A city parking deck, on the other hand, would see the greatest demand during evening and weekend hours. “On a Friday night,” he added, “There is absolutely no parking in this area.” May agreed to wait 90 days while the city conducts a feasibility study for the project. If plans for the deck move forward, said Ball — who was part of a local contingent that recently attended an energy planning workshop in Utah — the city will also seek grants to fund a renewable energy installation with battery storage on the structure. Another possibility being considered for the upper levels is affordable housing.

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public input into the planning process. “These big development projects have so many different pieces, and they rarely coincide with when the TDA application deadline falls,” notes Brown. The major works pathway also enables the TDA to consider broader strategic goals when awarding funds generated by the occupancy tax. According to a report prepared by the Magellan Strategy Group, “It provides a more proactive approach to filling strategic gaps, rather than simply reacting to what is presented through the TPDF application cycle.” In addition, Brown points out, “The collaboration is starting at the front instead of at the end, and I think that’s a tremendously positive step.” There are some risks with this approach, the report notes. Big commitments can reduce or even eliminate potential funding for other projects. In addition, focusing on one or two larger projects rather than a number of smaller ones increases the impact should those projects fail. And because the actual amount of future occupancy tax revenues can’t be known in advance, large projects could suffer if promised funds weren’t available on schedule. Brown says she expects the product development committee to consider those issues as it sifts through the $8.9 million worth of proposals it received June 1, in addition to the city’s $20 million application (the only major works proposal now being considered). Based on revenue projections, the TDA expects to have about $14.4 million to spend in the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to a draft budget presented at the agency’s May 25 board meeting. Twentyfive percent of that amount would yield about $3.6 million for local project grants. The city’s request to fund South Slope infrastructure, Brown points out, doesn’t ask for payment in either the current or the following fiscal year, meaning the $3.6 million projected for next year would be available for shorter-term grants. And despite the challenges, Brown says she’s excited about the new pathway. “I really like the spirit of collaboration that’s inherent in this process,” she reveals. “The TDA is saying, ‘We want to be partners with the municipalities to do significant works that benefit both the community and our objectives of attracting visitors.’”

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HEADING SOUTH: Food trucks, breweries, manufacturing entrepreneurs and housing developers are all clamoring to get in on the South Slope’s popularity. The area’s laid-back vibe is a big part of its appeal. Photo by Virginia Daffron City staff members, noted Ball, also want to explore creating better, safer pedestrian and bicycle connections linking South Slope breweries and restaurants to McCormick Field and, eventually, the planned Beaucatcher Greenway. In its current form, the intersection of Biltmore and Southside avenues and Charlotte Street “does not feel safe,” she said. One idea is a pedestrian bridge over Biltmore Avenue. The final proposed component is a South Slope gateway that would define the area and welcome visitors arriving from the south. The precise location hasn’t been determined yet, but the Biltmore/Southside intersection is a prime contender. “We don’t know exactly what that would look like,” Ball told the South Slope stakeholders, “but we think of the project in terms of placemaking.” Area businesses, she noted, have done a great job of creating an identifiable sense of place for the emerging district, and the city hopes to benefit from their input during the planning process. RESIDENTS WEIGH IN After Ball and other speakers had outlined the proposed investments, South Slope residents and business owners posed various questions.

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Displaying a map of the area in question, Planning Director Todd Okolichany explained that the exact boundaries will be determined by “a full visioning effort with your community, focusing on the South Slope Innovation District and neighborhood,” which will probably span many months. The target area for the exercise, he said, might continue down Biltmore to include the Mission Health campus and the Lee Walker Heights public housing community, which is also slated for redevelopment. Architect Brent Campbell, who has an office on Banks Avenue, asked how the South Slope community can best present a unified voice during the planning process. Okolichany said that while planning for the effort is still in the early stages, it may involve “small group sessions, interviews with stakeholders and larger group dialogues.” Mike Figura, co-owner of a building at 207 Coxe Ave., said he was pleased to see the city and the TDA partnering on a major project. “We really need a parking deck in South Slope,” he continued. “Many of the undeveloped lots in the area are going to get redeveloped, which will further reduce the available parking.” Campbell sounded a similar note after the meeting, saying, “The need for more parking in the area has increased exponentially over the past

four years. From noon on, you just can’t get a spot.” South Slope residents at the meeting said they welcomed the dialogue with the city, but some were unhappy about the pace and nature of recent development. “What are you doing for the residents that live here?” queried Diane Beck, who lives part of the year in The Aston, a 14-unit condominium building at the corner of Sawyer and Church streets. After the meeting, Beck and her husband said they’ve seen a marked increase in foot traffic over the 10 years they’ve owned their condo on “the quiet little street surrounded by churches.” “The commercial people are highly in favor of this,” argued Charlie Beck, “but it seems like residents are further down the list.” The city, they maintained, needs to make more effort to address residents’ concerns. Saundra Lemaster, who’s lived in a Lexington Station condo for the last six years, said street improvements are needed. “There are definitely bottlenecks,” she noted, adding that she’s “happy to see the growth, and happy that it appears the city is willing to listen and work with us.”

A LONG ROAD Even if Asheville gets the $20 million, it won’t cover all the proposed improvements. On June 6, says Ball, the city applied for $4 million in state Transportation Department funding. Another $3 million could come from the parking enterprise fund (revenue from city parking lots and garages) and $1 million from the general fund. Ball says the city might seek $2 million in energy-efficiency grants for the parking deck’s renewable energy features. Big development projects necessarily entail disruption that often makes someone unhappy. At the June 7 South Slope meeting, however, Brown said, “It’s very important to the TDA and the city that stakeholder communities feel excited and good about this investment.” “The vitality of downtown,” she maintains, “is an important aspect of the health of tourism in this community. There are impacts on downtown caused by tourism that we can help to address.” And if the project does get funded, stresses Brown, “It benefits all of downtown, because it can disperse visitors into a bigger footprint. It also helps the small-business community by helping spread the visitor spending around and reducing the congestion and the impact on the core areas.” The committee will meet June 23 to consider the project for the first time; there’s no specified timeline for making a decision. And in any case, she emphasizes, both the city and the TDA face “a long process” to get from the current conceptual plan to an approved project with funding commitments. The scope needs to be agreed on, preliminary designs and plans must be completed, public input must be incorporated, and other funding must be secured. Meanwhile, many factors that are beyond local control can affect future tourism revenues. Despite these challenges, however, Asheville is hoping to trade that shrunken shirt for a roomier model. For her part, Ball says she’s “thrilled” that the TDA is considering the city’s proposal. “These improvements are focused on expanding the places people can be and feel like they’re still part of downtown,” she concludes. X

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SUSPENDED SENTENCE Murky future for Madison’s historic jailhouse For more than a century, the old Madison County Jail in downtown Marshall housed hundreds of men (and at least one woman) serving time for crimes great and small. When completed in December 1905, it was one of the most modern buildings in the county, with a stone foundation, massive walls and even electric lights — a luxury in a rural mountain community back then. Until 2012, when it was finally replaced, the whitewashed brick structure was the oldest active jail in North Carolina. And during those many years of service, the modest edifice survived several floods, a proposed demolition and time’s relentless erosion. Since then, however, it’s sat empty while town and county officials considered what to do with the property, which faces the Good Stuff music venue across Bailey’s Branch Road. And with the county currently accepting bids, the venerable building’s future has become a hot topic of debate. Many residents hope to see the old jailhouse continue to serve the community in some capacity while standing as a testament to the area’s colorful past. “Madison County doesn’t have — outside of Mars Hill University — a museum about the county,” notes local historian Dan Slagle, who began digging into the structure’s history more than a decade ago. “To create a museum in that building would be right in line with National Register ideas.” BUILT TO LAST Marshall’s “old jailhouse” is actually the third such facility since Madison County was established in 1851, says Slagle. By 1904, the county commissioners had realized that the existing jail — a wooden structure located near where Zuma Coffee is today — had become “unsafe and insufficient to keep prisoners charged with felonies” and was “too old to be repaired,” according to meeting minutes.

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why they changed the specifications, but it made for a stronger building.” By the time it was decommissioned, the jail had 24 beds spread over seven cells, plus a common room for daytime use. Electric lighting, says Slagle, was probably included because a power source was readily available. “The power would have come from the dam, which was originally for a gristmill across the French Broad River,” he reports. Capitola Manufacturing Co., which made textiles and furniture, bought the gristmill property, including the dam and power plant, in 1905. County records indicate that Capitola installed the lighting in January 1906 for a whopping $39.40. All told, the construction cost about $375,750 in 2016 dollars — a relative steal, Slagle maintains. “That building has withstood numerous floods in downtown Marshall,” he points out. “We see why by the specs — that thing is built sturdy.” A WOMAN’S TOUCH

STRONG FOUNDATIONS: Madison County’s historic jailhouse, built in 1905, has withstood floods, demolition proposals and the eroding effects of more than a century of use. With the building currently involved in an upset bidding process, many Madison residents are anxious to see the old jail utilized to continue serving the community in some regard. Photo courtesy of Madison County Development Services The commissioners wanted “a building located in the county seat that would accommodate its law enforcement needs for years to come,” says Ryan Cody, director of the county’s Development Services Department. In response, the Board of Commissioners began advertising for bids on the construction of a new jailhouse, with a budget set at $15,000. In March 1905, the Pauly Jail Building Co.

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— which bills itself as the nation’s oldest correctional facilities contractor — was awarded a $14,150 contract, though the following year, the county tacked on an additional $425 to enhance the original building plans. “They agreed to make the stonework of the foundation 20 inches thick, instead of 18,” says Slagle. “The brick walls on the first story were built 17 inches thick, instead of 13. I’m not sure

Today, the word “prison” evokes images of razor wire fences, concrete walls and rows of sterile cells, but for both the inmates and staff of the old Madison jailhouse, life was much cozier than that. Until the 1930s, the facility was split into two sections. The front half served as the living quarters for the jailer, his or her family and servants; the back housed those charged with various crimes, “from the violent to the nonviolent,” notes Cody. Women played notable roles in the jailhouse’s early history. The 1910 census listed 50-yearold widow Eliza Henderson as the “jailor”; it also identified two inmates as “residents.” Henderson drew a $15 monthly salary to serve as cook and caretaker. The jailhouse also hosted its fair share of colorful characters during more than a century of service. Perhaps the most intriguing was Maude Hamlin, the first (and possibly only) woman to be imprisoned within those thick brick walls.

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by Max Hunt

mhunt@mountainx.com escaping to Mexico in Posmourny’s rental car, Burnheisel was eventually captured in Canada and sent back to Madison County, where the crime was committed, to be tried. Joe Penland, a Madison native, professional storyteller and musician, tells the tale of a man known colloquially as “Rocky” Rothschild, who was arrested along with an accomplice by legendary Madison County Sheriff E.Y. Ponder for robbing a store near Blood Creek in 1955, during which the store owner died of a heart attack. “They put them in separate cells, so they couldn’t converse,” Penland recalls. “The story is that Rocky and his partner dipped the water out of the commodes and talked through the sewer pipes, since [the pipes] were so antiquated.” Ponder soon discovered the subterfuge and sent one of his deputies into a separate cell to empty the toilet bowl, Penland reveals. “They sat there and listened to the prisoners implicate themselves.” Rothschild was convicted of first degree burglary in 1961 and sentenced to life in prison. “How much of the evidence was collected through the toilets,” muses Penland, “no one knows.”

SERVE TO PROTECT: While information on the identity and plans of the jailhouse’s current bidders is unknown to the public, Madison natives such as Joe Penland and Dan Slagle hope the new owners will consider a use that preserves the role the building played in Madison’s history. “I don’t see any reason to sell what could be turned into a county museum or something we could have pride in,” says Penland. Photo by Max Hunt Accused of poisoning her husband, the pregnant Hamlin was incarcerated in Marshall from 1912-13. A News-Record article detailing her 1913 trial describes the 22-year-old Hamlin appearing in court in mourning attire and carrying “a lovely baby boy whom God sent to her behind the bars of the Madison County Jail.”

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Hamlin was eventually acquitted of her husband’s death, and the family reportedly moved out of the area. “Years ago,” recalls Slagle, “I was at a genealogy fair, and this guy just happened to come by our table. His father was Maude Hamlin’s son: He was the guy born in the Madison County Jail!” In 1907, John Randall clubbed his wife to death in a fit of drunken rage

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and was housed in the jail. His trial revived the county’s reputation as “bloody Madison” and was cited by local politician Jeter Pritchard, a lawyer, U.S. senator and federal judge, as an argument for Prohibition. Fast-forward to 1997, when Burnsville resident Mark Franklin Bernheisel was convicted of killing his friend Jiri Posmourny, a Czech national. After

“RAPING MARSHALL” By 2004, though, the old building had essentially run its course as a functional jail, says Cody. It was small, had no separate facility for women, and expensive upgrades were needed, including a new sprinkler system and automated cell doors. (In the event of a fire or other emergency, the jail keepers literally had to unlock each cell by hand.) The county didn’t want to spend that kind of money on a hundred-year-old building — particularly one whose proximity to the river posed an additional hazard.

The building had to be evacuated during the 2004 flood, and in the wake of the deluge, local officials considered tearing down the jail. “There was a discussion about taking it down, and I think the county commissioners just didn’t feel that was something that should be done if we could help it,” says County Manager Forrest Gilliam. “It’s an interesting old building right on the river. There was talk at that time about a lot of potential.” According to a Dec. 14, 2005, News-Record & Sentinel editorial, the county stood to receive up to $448,998 in government money to demolish it. “The idea would have been for FEMA to pay for it,” says Gilliam. “But it may have been years before the federal funding was available, if ever.” Meanwhile, the idea sparked considerable outcry. “Not once has there been a public hearing — or public dialogue of any kind — to discuss the future of the old jail,” another editorial the week before pointed out. “It’s a historic building that has ... more economic potential for Madison County as a unique museum than any one-time demolition payment from the state or federal government. The perception is they are raping Marshall.” Meanwhile, notes Cody, the county had no other facility the current prisoners could be moved to. And by 2012, when a new $7.5 million detention center opened at 348 Medical Park Drive in Marshall, there was “no will of the public to see the old jail torn down,” he explains. In the meantime, in August 2007, the old jailhouse had been added to the National Register of Historic Places, making it eligible for various tax credits. National Register status also imposes some limitations on how the property can be altered, as does the fact that it sits in a flood plain. “I’d lean toward some kind of historical purpose or use,” says Slagle. “When you read these old newspaper articles, other people feel the same way.” Cody agrees, saying, “It would be worthwhile to see the building restored to its original look and made a focal point of the town of Marshall’s history. This building has a lot of character, and it’s centrally located.”

Neighboring Avery County set a precedent back in 1976, when it converted its former jailhouse into the Avery County Historical Museum. FUTURE ON TRIAL A 2013 study conducted by graduate students at the UNC School of Government considered potential avenues for renovating the property. After evaluating the study, says Gilliam, the county commissioners decided that the private sector was best positioned to preserve the building. “While the county would love to do something with it, we just have limited funds and a lot of other needs that we have to meet first,” he notes. In April, Madison County accepted a $70,000 bid on the property. Two upset bids have been received since then, says county planner Sara Nichols, though both were far below the property’s $184,378 tax appraisal. Under state law, governmental units seeking to dispose of public property must advertise any accepted bid and allow 10 days for other interested parties to submit a qualifying upset bid. To qualify, an upset bid must be higher by at least 10 percent of the first $1,000 of the current bid plus 5 percent of the remainder of it. If such a bid is received, it starts another 10-day period. As this issue went to press, the current bid sat at $99,800. Gilliam declined to identify the current high bidder, buts says that county commission will vote on whether to accept the current bid on June 23 at its regular monthly meeting. Many residents are concerned about what a new owner might do with the building. “There’s been talk of a hostel-type hotel for this,” Cody reports. “Some have indicated an artist space or even a restaurant.” And whatever the future holds, argues Slagle, “Residents need to know before the commissioners make a decision whether to sell it and for what purpose. It belongs to the people of Madison County.” The most important thing, stresses Cody, is to “see it repaired and renovated, but most of all being used.” Gilliam agrees, saying, “People definitely want that building restored. We’ve heard from people who have interest in a restaurant, lodging, office space, apartments, private residence. Some have submitted bids; some haven’t. But that’s the sort of stuff that’s been talked about.” X

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE 15 - 23, 2016 For community calendar guidelines visit mountainx.com/calendar or call 828-251-1333 ext. 137

ANIMALS ASHEVILLE ALIVE 2016 ashevillealive.net • TH (6/16) through SU (6/19) - The 34th Annual Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Show. See website for full schedule. Free to attend. Held at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER 243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, 322-8169, catawbascience.org • Through (9/5) - Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat exhibit. Admission fees plus $1.

BENEFITS AMPLIFY PISGAH BENEFIT amplifypisgah.org • TU (6/21), 7:30pm - Proceeds from this concert featuring Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs ad Kentucky Thunder benefit Pisgah Legal Services. $45/$40 advance/$70 VIP. Held at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 East Side Drive, Black Mountain ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM 253-3227, ashevilleart.org • SA (6/18), 6pm - Proceeds from NEXT: A Benefit Gala with a cocktail dinner, live fine art auction and raffle benefit the Asheville Art Museum. $150. Held at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • TH (6/23), 7:30pm - Proceeds from this comedy show, “Stand Up for Equality (And Show Tunes!)” by Jim David benefit Equality NC. $25. ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA ashevillecommunityyoga.com • SA (6/18), 8pm - Proceeds from this concert featuring Ben Phan and The Soul Symphony benefit Asheville Community Yoga. $10 advance. Held at Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern, 185 Clingman Ave ASHEVILLE PERCUSSION FESTIVAL ashevillepercussionfestival.com • (6/17) through (6/19) - Proceeds from this percussion festival with workshops, demonstrations and concerts benefit Asheville Rhythm. See website for full schedule and costs.

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BILTMORE LAKE YOUTH TRIATHLON ashevilletri.com • FR (6/17), 5:30pm - Proceeds from this youth triathlon for ages 4-14 benefit Asheville Triathlon Club. Registration onsite from 4-5:30pm. $15/$5 for members. Held at Biltmore Lake, 80 Lake Drive, Biltmore Lake GRAN FONDO BIKE RACE 452-0720, gfncs.com • SA (6/18), 8am - Proceeds from this bike race benefit Friends of the Smokies. Registration: gfncs.com. $65-$120. Held at Pack Square Park, 121 College St. HAYWOOD COUNTY GARDEN TOUR 456-3575 • SA (6/18), 10am - Proceeds from this self-guided tour of participating Haywood County gardens benefit the Haywood County Extension Horticulture Program. Tickets on sale at the Cooperative Extension Center, 589 Raccoon Road, Suite 118, Waynesville or by calling 828456-3575. $20/$15 advance.

POLLINATE, PROPAGATE, CULTIVATE: On Saturday, June 18, join the Haywood County Extension Service and the Haywood County Master Gardeners for the 2016 Pollinate, Propagate, Cultivate Garden Tour. The six-garden self-guided tour begins at The Mountain Research Station barn in Waynesville at 10 a.m. and includes an apiary and orchard, a public educational garden and several monarch waystation gardens with plein air artists painting at each location, along with gardening demonstrations regarding propagation, pollinators and children’s gardens. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour, and proceeds benefit the Haywood County Extension Horticulture Program. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Haywood County Cooperative Extension office at 456-3575. Photo by Jean White courtesy of the Haywood County Master Gardeners (p. 20) brevard-nc.aauw.net/book-sale/. Free to attend.

HOLD YOUR HORSES BENEFIT goo.gl/MXwn2Z • TH (6/16), 6-9pm - Proceeds from the craft beer and wine event with live music by Amanda Platt and Michael Libramento benefit Heart of Horse Sense. $30/$25 advance. Held at the Smoky Park Supper Club, 350 Riverside Drive, Asheville

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IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 711 Buncombe St., Hendersonville, 693-3277, immac.org • THURSDAY through SATURDAY (6/16) until (6/18) - Proceeds from this rummage sale benefit Immaculata Catholic School. Thurs. & Fri.: 9am-2pm. Sat.: 9amnoon. Free to attend.

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MOUNTAIN JAMMERS ALZHEIMERS FUNDRAISER 669-7876, willygilly@msn.com • MO (6/20), 10am-8:30pm Proceeds from this jam and jelly sale for benefit a team of participants in “The Longest Day” a global Alzheimer’s fundraising event. Free to attend. Held in a private residence at 215 Wilson Cove Road, Swannanoa PUBLIC EVENTS AT BREVARD COLLEGE 883-8292, brevard.edu • SA (6/18) through TH (6/23) 47th Annual American Association of University Women Book Sale. See website for full schedule:

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deborah.louis9@gmail.com • WE (6/22), 7-9pm - Proceeds from this concert featuring a wide array of local musicians benefit Reconciliation House. $10. Held at Yancey Theatre, West Main St., Burnsville

schroaderspokerrun.webs.com • SA (6/18), 8am-3pm - Proceeds from this Poker run and Bike show benefit The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Poker Run: 8am-noon. Bike show: noon-3pm. $10. Pokerrun participants meet at Schroaders Honda, 220 Mitchelle Drive, Hendersonville Held at Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road SIRENS ON THE MOUNTAIN sirensonthemountain.com • SA (6/18) - Proceeds from this music festival with headliner Ruthie Foster benefit Mountain Mermaids Collective. See website for full schedule. $35/$30 advance/Free for children under 13. Held at High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Greene Road, Boone TOE RIVER ARTS COUNCIL 765-0520, toeriverarts.org • SA (6/18) through SA (7/9) - Annual silent auction exhibit and bidding. Live Auction Party:

Saturday, July 9, 7pm. $40. Held at Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine VEG OUT BOUNTY AND SOUL BENEFIT goo.gl/QiGsDb • SA (6/18), 9pm - Proceeds from this concert with Malcolm Holcombe, Jimmy Landry and Beth Mckee benefit Bounty and Soul. $15. Held at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 East Side Drive, Black Mountain WNCC EMORY CLUB 5K goo.gl/LNbcRs • TH (6/16), 8am - Proceeds from this 5k run benefit the Global Health Initiative - Imagine No Malaria. $35/$25 advance. Held at Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY A-B TECH SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 398-7950, abtech.edu/sbc Registration required. Free unless otherwise noted. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler unless otherwise noted • WE (6/15), 10am-noon “Business of Public Contracting,” class.

• WE (6/15), 10-11:30am - “Doing Business with the Government,” class. • TH (6/16), 10am-noon - “How to Develop and Screen Your Business Idea,” class. Held at A-B Tech South Site, 303B Airport Road, Arden • TU (6/21), 5:30-8:30pm - “How to Buy and Sell a Business,” seminar. • TH (6/23), 3-6pm - “Using WordPress to Blog for Your Business,” seminar. ASHEVILLE WORKPLACE CHARGING WORKSHOP goo.gl/Vhn8rd • WE (6/15), 1-4pm - Plug-in Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Workshop. Registration required. Free to attend/$15 optional lunch. Held at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 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 GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE 45 S. French Broad Ave., 239-9392, grailmoviehouse.com • WE (6/22), 4-6pm - Summer networking bash with local entrepreneurs. Free. MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS 153 S. Lexington Ave., 253-2834, mountainbizworks.org • TU (6/21), 9-11am - “The Route

to Market: Growing Product Sales in Stores and Online,” workshop. Registration required. $20. • TU (6/21), 3-5pm - “B Corp Hackathon,” information session for businesses interested in learning about how to become a B Corp. Registration required. Free. Held at Deltech, 69 Bingham Road

CLASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS ONE MILLION CUPS OF COFFEE (pd.) WEDNESDAYS, 9am Asheville’s startup community gathers weekly for presentations by founders of emerging highgrowth startup businesses. Run by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Free coffee, open to the public. RISC Networks, 81 Broadway. www.1millioncups.com/asheville BILTMORE MASSAGE THERAPY WELLNESS DAY (pd.) SAT 6/18, 494 Hendersonville Rd. Bring a friend and meet our talented therapists. Sample chair, Thai or Therapeutic massage, NeuroMuscular Reprogramming, raffles and discounted packages. BiltmoreMassageTherapy.com ASHEVILLE MAKERS 207 Coxe Ave. Studio 14, ashevillemakers.org • TUESDAYS, 7-9pm - Open house & meeting. Free.

ASPERGER’S ADULTS UNITED facebook.com/ WncAspergersAdultsUnited • TH (6/16), 4-7pm - General meeting and socialization. Free to attend. Held at Creekside Taphouse, 8 Beverly Road BIG IVY COMMUNITY CENTER 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, 626-3438 • WE (6/22), 6:30pm - Presentation by Sherriff Van Duncan. Free. BLUE RIDGE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING brcll.com • TH (6/16), 1-3pm - “Meet Rebel, A Working Rescue Dog,” presentation. $30/$20 members. Held in the Patton Building, Room 150. BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library Free unless otherwise noted. • WE (6/15), 4pm - “Coloring and Conversation,” adult coloring group. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa • TH (6/23), 6-7:30pm - “Budgeting 101,” class sponsored by OnTrack WNC. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES WESTERN OFFICE 176 Riceville Road, 296-7230 • Through FR (6/17) - “To Preserve the Blessings of Liberty,” exhibit of state constitutions of North Carolina. Free. ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF ASHEVILLE 687-7759, aeu.org • SU (6/19), 2-3:30pm - “The Lessons of the Holocaust Today,” presentation by Ari Landau. Free. Held at Asheville Friends Meetinghouse, 227 Edgewood Road FIRESTORM CAFE AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Road, 255-8115 • WE (6/15), 6:30pm - Racism & Gentrification Discussion Series: Part 2 of 4. Free to attend. HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, 456-7311 • TU (6/21), 5pm - Haywood Health Authority Board meeting. Free. Held in the 2nd floor classroom. HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, 697-4725 • 3rd TUESDAYS, 2-4pm - Apple Users Support Group. Free. HOMINY VALLEY RECREATION PARK 25 Twin Lakes Drive, Candler, 2428998, hvrpsports.com

• 3rd THURSDAYS, 7pm - Hominy Valley board meeting. Free. LEICESTER COMMUNITY CENTER 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 774-3000, facebook.com/ Leicester.Community.Center • 3rd THURSDAYS, 7pm - The Leicester History Gathering general meeting. Free. ONTRACK WNC 50 S. French Broad Ave., 255-5166, ontrackwnc.org Registration required. Free unless otherwise noted. • FR (6/17), noon-1:30pm “Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it.” Seminar. • TU (6/21), noon-1:30pm “Budgeting and Debt Class.” • WE (6/22), 5:30-7pm “Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it.” Seminar. • TH (6/23), noon-1:30pm - “Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Learn the basics about Reverse Mortgages,” workshop. SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE showingupforracialjustice.org • 3rd TUESDAYS, 7pm - Coalition building session. Free. Held at Kairos West Community Center, 742 Haywood Road • TUESDAYS, 10am-noon Educating and organizing white people for racial justice. Free to attend. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 633-0892, wncpsr.org, info@wncpsr.org • 3rd FRIDAYS, noon-2pm Monthly meeting. BYO lunch. Free. Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St.

DANCE POLE FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES AT DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE (pd.) Pole dance, burlesque, jazz, funk, exercise dance, booty camp, flashmobs! 8 Week Jazz/funk series to Bieber’s “Sorry”! Starts June 30th 6 Week Beginner Burlesque starts June 21st All other classes are drop in Info: danceclubasheville. com Email: danceclubasheville@ gmail.com 828-275-8628 STUDIO ZAHIYA, DOWNTOWN DANCE CLASSES (pd.) Monday 5pm Ballet Wkt 6pm Hip Hop Wkt 7pm Bellydance Hip Hop Fusion 8pm Tap • Tuesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 6pm Intro to Bellydance 7pm Bellydance 2 8pm Bellydance 3 •Wednesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 5:30pm Hip Hop Wkt 6:30 Bhangra • Thursday 9am Hip Hop Wrkt 5pm Teens Hip

Hop 7pm West African • Saturday 9:30am Hip Hop Wkt 10:45am POUND Wkt • Sunday 3pm Tap 2 6:30pm Vixen 7:30pm Vixen • $13 for 60 minute classes, Wkt $5. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. www. studiozahiya.com :: 828.242.7595 BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • TH (6/16), 6:30pm - TheGroove dance class. Free. Held at North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave. MOUNTAIN FLOW FEST mountainflowfest.com • SA (6/18), 11am-10pm & SU (6/19), 11am-9pm - Flow arts festival including prop manipulation, dance and juggling. Free to attend/$40 one day workshop/$60 two day workshops. Held at Pack Square Park, 121 College St. SOUTHERN LIGHTS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB 697-7732, southernlights.org • SA (6/18), 6pm - “Fabulous Fathers” themed dance. Advanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Free. Held at Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville TERPSICORPS THEATRE OF DANCE terpsicorps.org • THURSDAY through SATURDAY (6/23) until (6/25), 8pm. Transform. $30/$28 seniors/$25 students/$20 ages 13-18/$12 children. Held at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square

FESTIVALS WESTEROSCON • TICKETS ON SALE NOW! (pd.) A Game of Thrones Festival. Montreat Conference Center, April 7-9, 2017. Costumes, Panels, Workshops, Contests, and more! www.WesterosCon.com

GREEN OPPORTUNITIES 133 Livingston St. • THURSDAYS through (7/7), 5:30pm & 7pm - First come, first served community dinners. Admission by donation.

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KAIROS WEST COMMUNITY CENTER 742 Haywood Road, 367-6360, kairoswest.wordpress.com • MO (6/20), noon - Free food market. Free. LEICESTER COMMUNITY CENTER 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 774-3000, facebook.com/Leicester.Community.Center • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am-1pm - Welcome Table meal. Free. • 3rd TUESDAYS, 2:30-3:30pm - Manna FoodBank distribution, including local produce. Free.

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SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY 147 1st Ave., Hendersonville, 595-9956, sanctuarybrewco.com • SUNDAYS, 1pm - Community meal. Free.

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS COMMON CAUSE NC 919-836-0027, commoncausenc.org, contact@commoncausenc.org • WE (6/15), 6-7:30pm - “Gerrymandering in NC: The Problem & The Solution,” free screening of GerryRigged, documentary. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library - Lord Auditorium, 67 Haywood St.

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C OMMU N IT Y CA L E N D AR KIDS ATTENTION KIDS! FIBER ARTS SUMMER CAMP (pd.) Week-long camps begin 6/13/16. Ages 9-15. 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Have fun and learn: Tie-dye, printing, spinning, weaving, felting, sewing. Asheville. Information/registration: 828-2220356. www.localcloth.org ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY 505-2926 • SATURDAYS through (12/31) Family theater performances. $5. Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St. BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY RANGER PROGRAMS 295-3782, ggapio@gmail.com • TH (6/16), 10:30am - “Children’s Hour,” with storytelling, games and/ or crafts. Free. Held at MP 294 CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER 243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, 322-8169, catawbascience.org • Through (8/28) - “When the Earth Shakes,” hands-on interactive exhibit that explore the science of earthquakes, tsunamis, tectonic plates and earthquake engineering. Admission fees apply. FLETCHER LIBRARY 120 Library Road, Fletcher, 687-1218, library.hendersoncountync.org • WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am - Family story time. Free. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • SU (5/1) through MO (6/20) - Open registration for Henderson County Churches Uniting vacation bible school taking place June 27 through 30 from 9am to noon. For children ages 4 through 5th grade. Register online: bit.ly/grace-vbs. Free. HOLMES EDUCATIONAL STATE FOREST 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, 692-0100 • SA (6/18), 11am-noon - “Pollinator Day,” tour of the pollinator garden, activities and crafts. Bring picnic lunch. Free. HOMINY VALLEY RECREATION PARK 25 Twin Lakes Drive, Candler, 2428998, hvrpsports.com • SA (6/18), 9am-noon - Hominy Valley Football 2016 sign-ups. Free to attend. LAKE JAMES STATE PARK 6883 N.C. Highway 126, Nebo, 584-7728 • SU (6/19), 1pm - “Snakes Magnified,” ranger presentation about snakes using magnifying loupes. Registration required. Free.

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SPELLBOUND CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOP 640 Merrimon Ave. #204, 708-7570, spellboundchildrensbookshop.com • SATURDAYS, 11am - Storytime for ages 3-7. Free to attend. WNC4PEACE wnc4peace.com • Through WE (9/7) - Submissions accepted for Buncombe County students creative works that promote the importance of peacemaking. Categories include: poetry, video, artwork and essays. Entries sent to: wnc4peace@gmail.com. For more information contact: 378-0125. Free.

OUTDOORS BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKES 298-5330, nps.gov • TH (6/16), 7pm - “Wilderness In Your Backyard,” ranger-led, easy, 1.5 mile hike focusing on plant and animal life on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Free. Meet at the Folk Art Center, MP 382 • FR (6/17), 10am - “Peak at the Pinnacle,” ranger-led 1.4 mile moderate hike to the top of Craggy Pinnacle. Free. meets at MP 364.1 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY RANGER PROGRAMS 295-3782, ggapio@gmail.com Free unless otherwise noted. • SA (6/18), 7pm - “Arrowheads, What’s the Point?” Ranger presentation regarding arrowheads. Held at Linville Falls Campground Amphitheater, MP 316 • SA (6/18), 7pm - “Coyotes!” Ranger presentation about coyotes. Held at the Julian Price Campground Amphitheater, MP 296. Free. LAKE JAMES STATE PARK 6883 N.C. Highway 126, Nebo, 584-7728 • FR (6/17), 9:45am - “Eagle/Osprey Nest Tour,” ranger led boat tour. Registration required. Free. THE CRADLE OF FORESTRY 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, cradleofforestry.com • SA (6/18), 7:30-9:30pm - “Firefly Twilight Tour,” along the Forest Festival Trail. $3-6.

PARENTING YOUTH OUTRIGHT 772-1912, youthoutright.org • 3rd SATURDAYS, 11am - Middle school discussion group. Free. Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St.

Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com PUBLIC LECTURES LEADERSHIP ASHEVILLE 255-7100, leadershipasheville.org • TH (6/16), 8am - Summer Buzz Breakfast Series: “Asheville’s Culture: Past and Present,” moderated panel discussion and breakfast. $20 includes breakfast. Held at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS pflag.org, jerry.w96@gmail.com • SA (6/18), 10am-noon - “Cultivating Community Across the Gender Spectrum,” discussion panel featuring Rev. Mykal Slack, Tranzmission Asheville, Hendersonville Transformers and community members. Free. Held at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, 43 Town Square Blvd

SPIRITUALITY ASHEVILLE INSIGHT MEDITATION (pd.) Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. Learn how to get a Mindfulness Meditation practice started. 1st & 3rd Mondays. 7pm – 8:30. Asheville Insight Meditation, 175 Weaverville Road, Suite H, ASHEVILLE, NC, (828) 808-4444, www.ashevillemeditation.com. ASTRO-COUNSELING (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229. OPEN HEART MEDITATION (pd.) Experience and deepen the spiritual connection to your heart, the beauty and deep peace of the Divine within you. Increase your natural joy and gratitude while releasing negative emotions. Love Offering 7-8pm Tuesdays, 5 Covington St. 296-0017 OpenHeartMeditation.com. OPEN HOUSE & GRAND OPENING - ASHEVILLE INSIGHT MEDITATION CENTER (pd.) Sat., June 18, 2-4pm. Prize Drawings, Snacks, Learn to Meditate, Tour NEW Meditation Center, Learn about Individual & Family Mindfulness Meditation offerings. 175 Weaverville Road, Woodfin, NC, 828-808-4444, www.ashevillemeditation.com, info@ashevillemeditation.com. SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER (pd.) 60 N. Merrimon Ave., #113, 200-5120, ashevilleshambhala.org • WEDNESDAYS, 10-midnight, THURSDAYS, 7-8:30pm & SUNDAYS, 10-noon - Meditation and community. Admission by donation. AVALON GROVE 645-2674, avalongrove@gmail.com • SA (6/18), 3pm - Celtic Christian Summer Solstice (Litha) outdoor ser-

vice. Contact for details and location. Held in a private residence. Free. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC OF HENDERSONVILLE 1735 5th Ave. W., Hendersonville, 692-8630, fcchendersonville.org • SU (6/19), 2pm - “Growing Hearts/ Building Bridges: Understanding and Engaging Gender in Faith Communities,” presentation by Rev. Mykal Slack. Free. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HENDERSONVILLE 2021 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, 693-3157, uufhnc.org • TH (6/16), 7-8:30pm - “Move out of Stuck,” presentation by inspirational speaker Alice McCall. Free. ZEN CENTER OF ASHEVILLE 5 Ravenscroft 3rd Floor, zcasheville.org • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Thirty minute silent meditation followed by Dharma talk & discussion. Admission by donation.

SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD ALTAMONT POETRY SERIES facebook.com/groups/ AltamontPoetrySeries • MO (6/20), 7:30pm - Readings by poet Emilia Phillips, followed by open mic. $5. Held at NC Stage, 15 Stage Lane ASHEVILLE STORYTELLING CIRCLE 274-1123, ashevillestorycircle.org • 3rd MONDAYS, 7-9pm - Free. Meets at Asheville Terrace, 200 Tunnel Road. BLUE RIDGE BOOKS 152 S. Main St., Waynesville • 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS, 10am Banned Book Club. Free to attend. BUFFALO NICKEL 747 Haywood Road, 575-2844, buffalonickelavl.com • WE (6/15), 7pm - David Joe Miller Presents: “Skinny Dipping and Other Life’s Lessons,” with storytellers, Martha Reed Johnson and Amy Holmes. $10. BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library Free unless otherwise noted. • TH (6/16), 2pm - Skyland Book Club: Isaac’s Storm, by Erik Larson. Held at Skyland/South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road • TU (6/21), 7pm - Black Mountain Mystery Book Club: Haunted Ground, by Erin Hart. Held at Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain • TH (6/23), 5:30pm - Brian Panowich, author of Bull Mountain, discusses his

work and answers questions. Held at Skyland/South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road FIRESTORM CAFE AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Road, 255-8115 Free unless otherwise noted. • TH (6/16), 7pm - Poet Ray Whitaker reads from 23, 18. • TH (6/23), 6:30pm - Kitty Richards presents her book, Battles of a Bipolar Buddhist. MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE AND CAFE 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • TH (6/16), 7pm - Robert Burke Warren presents his novel, Perfectly Broken. Free. METRO WINES 169 Charlotte St., 575-9525, facebook.com/MetroWinesAsheville • SA (6/18), 7:30pm - “A Slice of Life” comedy storytelling performance with Connie Regan-Blake. $15. NORTH CAROLINA WRITERS’ NETWORK ncwriters.org • 3rd MONDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm Open Mic. Writers have 5 minutes to read their prose and 3 minutes for poetry. Free. Held at Hendersonville Public Library, 301 N Washington St., Hendersonville SPELLBOUND CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOP 640 Merrimon Ave. #204, 708-7570, spellboundchildrensbookshop.com • FR (6/17), 6pm - Teen Book Club: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld. Free to attend. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF ASHEVILLE 1 Edwin Place, 254-6001, uuasheville.org • SU (6/19), 5-7pm - Robin Russell Gaiser presents her book, Musical Morphine:Transforming Pain One Note at a Time. Free. WNC HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION wnchistory.org • Through FR (7/15) - Letters of nomination accepted for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Contact for full guidelines.

SPORTS AMATEUR POOL LEAGUE (pd.) Beginners welcome & wanted! Asheville, Arden, or Waynesville. HAVE FUN. MEET PEOPLE. PLAY POOL. 828-329-8197 www. BlueRidgeAPA.com ONGOING – weekly league play ASHEVILLE ULTIMATE CLUB ashevilleultimate.org, ashevilleultimateclub@gmail.com • Through TH (6/30) - Open registration for high school and adult ultimate frisbee leagues. $10 high school/$25 adult.

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY RECREATION SERVICES buncombecounty.org/Governing/ Depts/Parks • Through SU (7/31) - Open registration for fall adult kickball leagues. Registration information: jay.nelson@ buncombecounty.org. $40.

VOLUNTEERING LITERACY COUNCIL OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY (pd.) TEACH CHILDREN TO READ Would you like to help a child succeed at school? Become an Augustine Project tutor. To learn about this exciting volunteer opportunity, please contact Lily at lily@ litcouncil.com to schedule an orientation. Orientations will be held on Fri. June 10 from 12-1pm and Wed. June 15, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Literacy Council. LITERACY COUNCIL OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY: TUTORING ADULTS (pd.) Information sessions for volunteers interested in tutoring adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and ESOL on July 20 from 9-10:30am or July 21 from 5:307pm at the Literacy Council office. Email volunteers@litcouncil.com for more information. HANDS ON ASHEVILLEBUNCOMBE 2-1-1, handsonasheville.org Registration required. • SA (6/18), 2-5pm - Volunteers accept donations at nonprofit thrift home store. • SU (6/19), 1-2:30pm - Volunteers knit hats for newborns and mothers in need. All skill levels welcome. • TH (6/23), 11am-12:30pm Volunteers cook and serve a homemade lunch to veterans. HOMEWARD BOUND OF WNC 218 Patton Ave., 258-1695, homewardboundwnc.org • 3rd THURSDAYS, 11am “Welcome Home Tour,” tours of Asheville organizations that serve the homeless population. Registration required. Free to attend. RIVERLINK 252-8474, riverlink.org • SA (6/18) - Volunteer to do street cleanup along Haywood Road in West Asheville. Registration: leah@ riverlink.org or 252-8474 ext. 13. SANDHILL COMMUNITY GARDEN tabbybrickley@gmail.com • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm & SATURDAYS, 9-11am - Volunteer in the garden. Held at Buncombe County Sports Park, 58 APAC Drive For more volunteering opportunities visit mountainx.com/volunteering

JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

WELLNESS

THE PEOPLE’S MEDICINE June 24 conference highlights Appalachian folk medicine’s patchwork quilt of traditions

APPALACHIAN GROWN: Dr. Hassan Amjad, right, will present a half-day herbalism conference on Appalachian folk medicine at MAHEC June 24. Photo courtesy of Jafary Academy

BY CATHY HOLT cathyfholt@gmail.com Using herbs native to the region, Appalachian folk medicine is very much alive today. Its healing practices have trickled down from mountain folk to modern mainstream providers. One of them is Dr. Hassan Amjad, founder and director of the Jafary Clinic and Academy of Herbal Medicine in West Virginia.

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He’s presenting a half-day conference — “Beyond Slippery Elm and Buzzard Grease: A Guide to Folk Medicine of Appalachia” — on Friday, June 24, at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville. Folk medicines can work with the prevailing medical system, he says. “Herbal medicine has been around for millennia, yet during the last 100 years, this way of healing has been overlooked and often dismissed as quackery.” That’s because millions can

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be made from pharmaceuticals, says Amjad, who calls himself a naturalist and medical botanist. “In many cases, herbal medicines are superior to pharmaceuticals, without side effects, and far less expensive for the patient.” Herbalism focuses on prevention and addressing root causes rather than symptoms, says Amjad. In the face of a corporate medical system that favors expensive interventions and costly medicines, Amjad advocates using herbal remedies. At the Jafary Clinic, he teaches people how

to recognize and use a wide variety of herbs from around the world to promote good health, wellness and chronic disease prevention. At the conference, Amjad will relate the impact of folk medicines from around the world, such as Irish, Welsh and German traditions, on Appalachian culture. “Most countries honor and revere their traditional medicines. China has traditional Chinese medicine, Japan has kampo, Indonesia has jamu, India has ayurveda and Pakistan has unanni,” says Amjad. He might not be the typical expert on Appalachian folk medicine. Far from growing up in the back woods of these mountains, Amjad comes from Pakistan, where his grandmother was a respected herbalist. Indeed, our great-grandmothers practiced their indigenous healing traditions throughout the world, before the advent of today’s high-tech, costly, pharmaceutical and surgery-oriented medicine enshrined in huge hospitals, says Amjad. “Folk medicine exists worldwide, like a quilt made with patches from all over the world, a beautiful diverse mosaic.” For the June 24 event, Amjad will give many examples of Appalachian plants with medicinal uses, such as dandelion root for obesity, fennel seeds for high blood pressure, ginkgo biloba for rheumatoid arthritis and fenugreek for diabetes. He points out that slippery elm not only treats sore throat but also gastritis. Goldenseal, says Amjad, is an antibiotic as well as a treatment for peptic ulcers. How did Amjad become so knowledgeable about folk medicine? He lived in West Virginia for 38 years, including two decades learning traditional remedies from the region’s elders. One of those elders was the legendary herbalist “Mr. Catfish” (Clarence Frederick Gray). This traditional healer understood the power of ginseng for treating fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue and chronic lung disease, he says. The old healer also used bitters, a mixture of herbs that promote healthy digestion. Amjad wrote about Mr. Catfish in one of his many books, Life and Thymes of an Appalachian Herbalist. “Health care in America is totally broken. It’s too expensive, and the system is corrupt,” says Amjad, who has earned eight specialty diplomas in medicine, including nutritional anthropology and evolutionary biology. He also holds

two university professorships. “Medicine has become a commodity. It is really time for change,” says Amjad. “There are simple cures, and you don’t need expensive methods to treat common ailments. People need a choice. I would like to see herbal remedies taught in high schools,” he says. “People learn how to fix a broken car, but they go to the emergency room for common conditions they could treat themselves with herbs.” Many of Amjad’s patients cannot afford prescriptions, he notes, so he frequently creates herbal remedies and gives them to his patients for free. Amjad also says that folk traditions are dying out because of urbanization and the paucity of traditional healers. His goal is to create a museum for Appalachian folk medicine since it’s primarily an oral tradition. Registered nurse Elaine Alexander is MAHEC’s director of continuing education for the department of nursing, and she invited Amjad to speak at the June 24 conference. Echoing his words about the staying power of folk medicine traditions, she says, “My grandmother was from England, and I still rely on many of the remedies she taught me, such as nutmeg in milk for a sty in the eye or ginger for an upset stomach.” Since folk medicine exists alongside modern medicine these days, says Alexander, sometimes people don’t let their physicians know they are taking old-time remedies. Those treatments may interact positively or negatively with modern pharmaceuticals, so it’s important for physicians to know, she says. Noting the importance of frontline medical workers, patients will often feel more comfortable talking with their nurses and certified nursing assistants, Alexander adds. “I hope that physicians, nurses and other medical people, as well as the general public, will attend this workshop,” she says. For those interested in a local resource, the Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism in West Asheville, the Southeast’s oldest herbal studies center, carries on the region’s traditions by training students. “The Appalachian folk tradition involves using what you have, being self-sufficient and showing respect for what sustains you and your children,”says Ceara Foley, the school’s director.

“ASHH teaches students the traditions of the Cherokee, who practiced ethical principles of woodlands harvesting: See the plant four times before you harvest, ask permission of the plant, honor it, give thanks and make an offering, and always leave other plants for future generations,” Foley says. The school cultivates many native herbs, too, such as ginseng, goldenseal, Solomon seal, blue cohosh, black cohosh and bloodroot, she says, and “wildcrafts” others by harvesting them sustainably from the woods. At ASHH, over 250 dried herbs and extracts, plus herbal oils, vinegars and honeys, are available, and trained herbalists offer consults, according to Foley. “Herbal remedies are widely used and locally produced. We can all benefit,” she says. X

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C O N S C I O U S PA R T Y By Kat McReynolds | kmcreynolds@mountainx.com

Asheville Community Yoga stretches into a larger space with help from member Ben Phan WHAT: Ben Phan and the Soul Symphony’s benefit concert for Asheville Community Yoga WHERE: The Grey Eagle WHEN: Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. WHY: Asheville Community Yoga started as a one-man operation in 2009 but has since attracted 10,060 students and roughly 50 volunteer teachers. Part of that growth can be attributed to founder Michael Greenfield’s commitment to making the lifestyle jive with literally any budget. “We ask $5-$15 [per class],” he says, “but if you don’t have it, you don’t pay it. It’s that simple. And then when you do have it, you give more.” There are limiting factors besides money, though. “In the wintertime, we’re at capacity and over, and so we have to turn people away,” he says. Plus, packed classes mean an overflowing parking lot and long lines at the center’s three bathrooms. But in a stroke of luck — or perhaps karma, which Greenfield’s team emphasizes — building owner Rick Robinson has arranged to sell to ACY and move his paint store out of the adjacent storefront. With double the space, ACY can expand its largest studio and add two smaller rooms, enabling a more consistent schedule of specialized classes like yoga for veterans and teacher training. At least five extra bathrooms are planned in addition to a cafe with healthy eating workshops and a healing space for massage, acupuncture, chiropractic work and more. Many of these new amenities will be by donation. The building sale, however, isn’t sliding scale, so ACY needs $150,000 for a down payment. Most of that has already been raised, but member Ben Phan has offered to sing away part of the balance with a benefit concert.

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RELIEVE STRESS AND PAIN (pd.) Quantum Biofeedback can result in an improved sense of wellbeing, mental clarity, pain reduction and physical performance. • Susan Brown, Certified Biofeedback Practitioner. Call (207) 5132353. earthywomanjourneys@ yahoo.com Earthy-woman.com SECRETS OF NATURAL WALKING (pd.) Workshop, Sat/Sun, June 25-26, 1-5pm. $150, Call to Register: 828-215-6033. www. natural-walking.com. Proper Alignment=healthy joints, energized body, calm minds. Let your walking be your healing. Join Us!!

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numbers alongside his Soul Symphony bandmates Franklin Keel (cello), Molly Barrett (fiddle), Ryan Kijanka (upright bass) and Mattick Frick (drums). Visit thegreyeagle.com for more information or to purchase tickets ($10/$12).

buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • WE (6/15) & WE (6/29), 11:30am -“Laughter Yoga” adult yoga class. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa

HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, 456-7311 • TH (6/16), 6pm - Dinner with a Doc: “From Pain to Performance: Hip & Knee Replacement,” dinner and presentation by CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING orthopedic surgeon, Gerald GROUP FOR WOMEN King, MD. Reservations (pd.) Forming now. Contact: required: 800-424-3627. Free FeministWomyn11@gmail.com to attend. INFRA-RED MAMMOGRAPHY (pd.) • No Radiation • No Compression • No Discomfort or Pain. • Can detect a potential breast cancer 7-10 years earlier. 91%-97% accuracy. Call Jan: (828) 687-7733. www.thermascan.com

PLAY TO PAY: Asheville Community Yoga member Ben Phan says yoga makes him a better person and musician. “The focus on breath and awareness has helped me become more vulnerable and present, which enhances my connection to songwriting and performing,” he says. Half of the proceeds from his band’s upcoming concert will go toward ACY’s expansion. Photo by Pat Barcas

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ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA CENTER 8 Brookdale Road, ashevillecommunityyoga.com • FRIDAYS (6/3) through (6/24), 2-4pm - “Coming of Age with Sustainable Practice” yoga series for aging bodies. $40 series/$12 per class. ASHEVILLE INSIGHT MEDITATION 175 Weaverville Road, Woodfin, 808-4444, ashevillemeditation.com • SA (6/18), 2-4pm - Open house and grand opening celebration with prizes, tours, presentations and snacks. Free.

HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, 697-4725 • WE (6/15), 6:30pm “Learning Qigong,” with Bob and Fran German. Free. OLLI AT UNCA 251-6140, olliasheville.com • TH (6/16), 7-9pm - Advance care planning workshop. Held in the Reuter Center. Free. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES redcrosswnc.org Appointment and ID required. • FR (6/17), 1:30-6pm Appointments & info.: 1-800-RED-CROSS. Held at Ingles Markets, 2299 US Highway 70, Swannanoa • TH (6/23), 7am-noon - Appointments & info.: 1-800-REDCROSS. Sponsor Code: OBD2016. Held at WLOS TV, 110 Technology Drive • TH (6/23), 7am-7pm Appointments & info.: 1-800-REDCROSS. Sponsor Code: OBD2016. Held at Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road THE BLOOD CONNECTION BLOOD DRIVES 800-392-6551, thebloodconnection.org Appointment and ID required. • TH (6/23), 7am-7pm - Appointments & info.: 2335302. Held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville THE MEDITATION CENTER 894 E. Main St., Sylva, 3561105, meditate-wnc.org • 4th WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - “Reflections Through The Looking Glass,” journaling and meditation. Registration required. $10.

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JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

GREEN SCENE

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REMEMBERING THE GREAT FLOOD OF 1916

Annual

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A fundraiser for Asheville Greenworks

A Q&A with filmmaker David Weintraub Saturday, June 25 • 10am-3pm Starts in Kenilworth at

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The Garden Tour gives exclusive access to 9 spectacular private gardens in the Kenilworth neighborhood Tickets $20 (advance) $25 day of tour Boxes Lunch available for purchase Tickets available online and by mail: www.ashevillegreenworks.org (828) 254-1776

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MUDDY WATER’S TAKEN ALL: The Great Flood of 1916, the result of more than a week of rain and two hurricanes, ravaged Western North Carolina and its inhabitants, destroying infrastructure, stripping farmland of its topsoil and driving the sides of mountains down into the valleys. With the centennial anniversary of the flood approaching, filmmaker David Weintraub looks back on the devastation, the fortitude of WNC’s communities and why we must heed the lessons learned back then. Photo of South Depot St., Asheville, by William H. Barnhill; via Pack Memorial Library Special Collections

BY MAX HUNT mhunt@mountainx.com By July 16, 1916, the tail end of a hurricane, coming close on the heels of another one, had dumped 22 inches of rain on Western North Carolina in 24 hours, inundating the already sodden valleys. Mountainsides tumbled, and rivers overflowed their banks. By the time the twin storms had passed, at least 300 landslides had been recorded and 80 lives lost. Dams and railroad trestles were destroyed, and residents in the communities along the French Broad, Swannanoa and other rivers were left with little except one another to rely on. With the Great Flood’s centennial approaching, Henderson County film-

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maker David Weintraub has produced a documentary, Come Hell or High Water, exploring the catastrophe through descendants’ memories, historical photos and contemporary accounts. Xpress sat down with Weintraub recently to talk about the film, the flood’s impact on the region and the lessons to be learned. Here are excerpts from that conversation. Mountain Xpress: What was your inspiration for making this film? David Weintraub: I ran an environmental organization in Henderson County called ECO for a number of years. I started meeting with these elders in WNC and hearing their stories, and the 1916 flood often came up. The stories were dramatic. I thought, “What a wonderful way to talk about protecting this community’s natural heritage — not from the vantage point

of politics and polarizing people, but finding that cultural connection.” It was important history, but it was also a story of how people lived their lives then. And with the centennial just around the corner, this was one way to tap into the soul of that wisdom from our elders and start some discussion. What was it like for people living here as the floodwaters rose? What’s striking, through all the families I spoke to about the flood, was the sound: People talk about it as if the earth was erupting. Blackness and loud noise… it sounded like thunder that never would end… half the mountain’s coming down. That just scared the heck out of people. Very few people had any warning. It wasn’t like today: There was no internet or Weather Channel. All of a sudden, the sky opened up and

Part of it was just deepening my respect for the elders of WNC. Over the course of time, they developed ways of living that comported with nature. Elders are always prepared for the next storm. Often people who come here more recently lambaste the natives, but the natives aren’t the ones building McMansions on the top of mountains. We live our lives today as if everything’s fine and technology will save us, but my laptop has never tasted all that good, and the nutritional value of plastic is pretty poor. There’s also the notion of land use: We can fight all we want about property rights, but nature is always going to win. Our job isn’t to try to avoid, disregard or work around it, but to work in concert with it. This is where we live — a 100-year flood happens every 20 years here. Since the last one was 2004, you might say we’re due. That’s

not meant to frighten people, but we have to be cognizant that we can’t just willy-nilly decide where to live and where to plant. The bottom line that governs all of this is the law of gravity. It applied in 1916, it applies in 2016, and it’ll apply in 3016. The flood demonstrates that in dramatic fashion. There’s a fine balance there, and that’s what we need to learn. Come Hell or High Water: Remembering the Flood of 1916 will premiere Thursday, June 23, at Blue Ridge Community College’s Thomas Auditorium in Flat Rock, beginning at 7 p.m., with a discussion period and performance by the Rocky Fork Bluegrass Band afterward. Suggested donation is $5; advance tickets available at saveculture.org. For more information, call 692-8062. For future show dates, visit mountainx.com. X

Memberships include Yoga and BE THE SPA RK . AN EPIC DISASTER: This map shows the general areas where landslides were reported in the July 15-16, 1916, storm as well as the locations of all other known, historical landslides. Only Buncombe and Henderson counties and parts of Haywood County have complete landslide inventories (Jackson County’s mapping is currently underway). Map produced by Appalachian Landslide Consultants. Data provided by ALC and the N.C. Geological Survey. For more info about landslides in WNC, visit www.appalachianlandslide.com the mountains released everything. Trees, soil, houses, pigs, chicken coops and barns were just floating down the rivers. The Swannanoa was a mile wide; the French Broad was four times its width. The roads were dirt at the time and were all washed away. Hendersonville was surrounded by a lake: There was no way in or out. Biltmore and sections of Buncombe County were surrounded by water; Madison County was inundated. Not only did you lose your house and your food, but there’s nowhere to go. All you had were the clothes on your back. An engineer in Asheville reported having seen 300 mudslides. We know at least 80 people died, but because so many people lived in the backcountry, nobody knows the exact number. Given the tremendous force of the rain, it’s amazing that there weren’t more folks killed. What effects did the flood have on the region, economically, socially and environmentally? We mostly had a self-sustaining agricultural society back then. When people started to plant in 1917, they

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found the topsoil had been washed away. You can’t go to Lowe’s and buy more — you just have to move on. Some people became sharecroppers in other parts of the counties; many just left. There was a mass exodus. People learned where to build their homes and how to build them. Construction changed; in Asheville and many communities, rules began to be put into place regarding how close you could move to a river or stream. It took months for Southern Railway, the only connection to the rest of the world, to rebuild. Trestles were gone, bridges were busted, dams were gone. It took five or six weeks to repair the tracks, which is lightning speed if you think about it. Anybody who had any skills at all was helping rebuild the railroads. Somehow people got together again and found sanctuary in each other’s homes and the churches. Whoever had any preserved goods divvied them up and distributed them. And finally, everyone helped build back the homes. What did working on this film teach you? Why is it important for people today to heed the lessons of 1916?

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Going native Noted landscape designer to speak on crafting pollinator-friendly landscapes

BEES HERE NOW: The North Carolina Arboretum has been certified as the seventh Bee Campus in the United States and the first in North Carolina. The arboretum’s newly renovated Quilt Garden uses a butterfly design to support and call attention to the life cycle and biology of butterflies and other pollinators. Heather Holm will speak at the arboretum on Tuesday, June 21. Photo courtesy of the arboretum Two upcoming talks at the North Carolina Arboretum will give local home gardeners, conservationists and bee lovers alike a rare chance to hear longtime environmental educator and landscape designer Heather Holm speak on using native plants to attract and support beneficial insects and wildlife. Her Tuesday, June 21, presentation is sponsored by the arboretum

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and the Asheville and Hendersonville affiliates of Bee City USA. “Gardening for Bees, Butterflies & Beneficial Insects” will start at 6 p.m.; “Selecting Native Trees and Shrubs That Support Pollinators” will follow at 7:30. Holm, who wrote Pollinators of Native Plants, has worked as a horticulturist and landscape designer in the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions for over 20 years. Here are

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excerpts from her recent conversation with Xpress. Mountain Xpress: We’ve heard a lot about declining bee populations. What more can you tell us about the importance of beneficial insects? Heather Holm: Besides pollinating many food crops, native pollinators are responsible for pollinating approximately 80 percent of wild flowering plants. Without diverse plant communities, the animals that depend on plants and seeds wouldn’t be able to survive. Native plants and their pollinators are the foundation for the complex web of ecological interactions between flora and fauna. What are the biggest threats to pollinators and other beneficial insects today? Habitat loss, pesticide use, the introduction of pathogens and diseases, and climate change. Are attitudes toward these important insects shifting? There’s been growing interest, especially in the small-scale agricultural community, in the connection between diverse native plantings and attracting beneficial insects. By incorporating plantings near fields, farmers are gaining better crop pollination through a larger diversity of bees, and pest control from flower-visiting beneficial insects. In Minnesota, where I live, it’s been a grassroots movement that started with individual gardeners and conservationists concerned about the dwindling bee population and pesticide use. Collectively, these individuals have successfully advocated for pollinator-friendly legislation and organized forums and conferences to help get the message out. How can beneficial insects be better accommodated in gardens or small-scale farms? Provide something in flower at all times throughout the growing season, from spring to autumn. Pollinators and beneficial insects emerge, migrate and disperse at different times, so it’s important for your ‘flower buffet’ to always be open for business. Secondly, start replacing the wind-pollinated plants with insect-pollinated plants. If you plan to plant a new tree, rather than selecting a wind-pollinated oak, elm or ash tree, choose a red maple, magnolia, tulip poplar or American basswood. By making smart choices, you can turn a pollinator desert into a pollinator paradise in short order.

What can we do as a community to be advocates for beneficial insects? Form a small grassroots organization with like-minded people. Organize and host a small conference, symposium or town hall forum. Write to your elected officials. Plan a pollinator planting at your local school or place of worship. How can we better utilize parks and other public spaces to support beneficial insects? One of things we’re doing in Minnesota is defining best management practices for roadside mowing and making roadside vegetation more pollinator-friendly. Utility rights of way are also underutilized linear corridors that could provide a safer passageway for migratory pollinators. What do you hope to convey through your lectures? I hope people come away as fascinated with pollinating insects as I am and gain new insights about these amazing creatures’ diversity, life cycle and behaviors. My lectures are packed with information, including hands-on tools for supporting pollinators in your own garden or landscape. X POLLINATOR EVENT INFORMATION The North Carolina Arboretum was recently certified as the state’s first Bee Campus USA, one of only seven such facilities in the nation. As a component of its certification requirements, the arboretum will focus its 2016 Seasonal Landscape Exhibits program on plants and nesting sites for pollinator species. Beyond its seasonal plantings, the arboretum hosts several pollinator-related events throughout the year. Seating for the June 21 speaking engagements is limited, and attendees (including current Arboretum members) are encouraged to pre-register for free tickets for each presentation at beecityusa.org/2016. Nonmembers who have not preregistered will be charged $12 for parking. A suggested donation of $5 is requested.

ECO ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS ashevillegreendrinks.com • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Ecopresentations, discussions and community connection. Free. Held at Lenoir Rhyne Center for Graduate Studies, 36 Montford Ave. ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS 254-1776, ashevillegreenworks.org • SA (6/18), 10am-2pm - “Hard 2 Recycle Day,” drop-off for difficult to recycle items. See website for full guidelines. Free. Held at Arvato Digital, 108 Monticello Road, Weaverville ELISHA MITCHELL AUDUBON SOCIETY emasnc.org • TU (6/21), 7pm - “Want to Feed the Birds? First Feed the Bugs!” presentation regarding big and bird diversity to combat climate change. Free. Held in the UNC Asheville Reuter Center. GREEN GRANNIES avl.mx/0gm • 3rd SATURDAYS, 4pm - Sing-a-long for the climate. Information: singfortheclimate. com Free. Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St. MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, wnca.org • TH (6/16), 10am - Volunteer river cleanup. Register for full guidelines. Free. • SA (6/18), 9am-noon - Oklawaha Greenway volunteer non-native invasive plant removal. Registration: mountaintrue. org/eventscalendar/. Free. Meet at Patton Park, Asheville Highway, Hendersonville • SU (6/19), 10:30am - “Father’s Day French Broad River Clean-up,” co-sponsored by French Broad Chocolates and Asheville GreenWorks. Volunteer to clean up along the French Broad River. Afterparty at Catawba Brewing at 4pm. Registration: goo. gl/BCdtG2. Free. • MO (6/20), 4-7pm - “Muddy Water Watch,” workshop to learn how to prevent sediment water pollution. Free. Held at Marshall Public Library, 1335 N. Main St., Marshall POLLINATOR WEEK EVENTS beecityusa.org/2016.html • TH (6/16), 4-9pm - “Renaissance Global Day of Discovery and Taste of Pollination Celebration” with live music, honey samples, cash bar, storytelling, vendors and professional beekeepers. Free to attend. Held at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. Pollinator Week Events! • MO (6/20), 10am-noon - “Converting a Golf Course Back to Nature,” presentation about The Park at Flat Rock. Registration: froane@hotmail.com. Free. Held at The Park

at Flat Rock, 34 Highland Golf Drive, Flat Rock • TU (6/21), 5:30-8:30pm - “Pollination Celebration!” Reception and keynote address by landscape designer, author and photographer Heather Holm. Preregistration: hendersonvillenc.gov/ pollinator-week-events. $12 parking/Free parking with pre-registration/$5 suggested donation. Held at N.C. Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way • TH (6/23), 10am-noon - Butterfly garden tour. Free. Held at Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville • TH (6/23), 2-4pm - Bee Hive open house and honey-tasting. Free. Held at Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville RIVERLINK

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POTLUCK PARTY Ashley English launches the paperback version of her book Handmade Gatherings with a community get-together

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SHARE THE FUN: Potlucks are appealing because they’re less expensive to host than traditional dinner parties. “You don’t have to have the resources of Martha Stewart to have a great shared meal,” says author Ashley English, right, who hosted her first potluck at age 10. Photo by Jen Altman

BY LESLIE BOYD leslie.boyd@gmail.com As a child visiting her grandmother’s farm in Virginia, Asheville-area native Ashley English learned how to prepare real food. From the fresh blueberries that grew on her grandmother’s farm to the eggs laid by her chickens, she was raised on fresh, unadulterated foods. After graduating from Charles D. Owen High School, she went to college with the anticipation of becoming a fashion designer in New York. Instead, she landed in Washington, D.C., where she met a friend whose political activism kindled something

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in her. At the same time, she was becoming increasingly interested in food and food policy. “Somehow, fashion design began to mean less to me and food began to mean more,” English says. “I came back to Asheville to go back to school, and now I have degrees in nutrition and sociology.” English, who lives on 11 acres in Candler, has written seven books on food and homesteading. She and her publisher, Roost Books, will celebrate the recent softcover release of her book Handmade Gatherings ($24.95, Roost Publishing) on Father’s Day with a community potluck at the Carrier Park Picnic Pavilion.

Copies of Handmade Gatherings will be available at the party, and English will sign them for buyers. “I know it’s Father’s Day,” English writes on the event’s Facebook page, “so bring your Pops with you. All the restaurants will be overcrowded with brunchers anyways.” The book contains recipes and décor and craft ideas for 16 seasonal potluck celebrations, and the photos are all from the parties English created here in Asheville to research the book. Her husband, Glenn, works full time helping her research for her books, and of course, taste-testing her recipes. Because everyone needs to eat, shared meals are a great way to build community, English says, and sharing foods also helps people learn about foods they may not have tried before. “My son is just 5½, but he already has a pretty sophisticated palate,” she says. “His favorite ethnic foods are Indian and Japanese. We think he probably was Asian in a previous life.” One thing that makes potluck attractive is that it’s less expensive to host than a traditional dinner party because, like the food, the cost is shared. “You don’t have to have the resources of Martha Stewart to have a great shared meal,” she says. “It’s a shared responsibility and a shared experience. A potluck, by definition, is shared food.” English put together her first potluck at age 10 and continued to have potluck dinners for virtually every celebration in her life. The recipes in Handmade Gatherings are simple and made with easily obtained fresh seasonal ingredients, such as peaches and berries in summertime, apples in autumn and dried fruits in winter. For many years, the materials for do-it-yourself projects like the crafts described in Handmade Gatherings — think handmade pinwheels, jars of dried soup mix and premixed mulling spices in simple muslin bags — were difficult to find. But recently, English says, she has seen things like canning jars and other items make a return to grocery store shelves. And potlucks seem to be increasingly popular among young adults, English says. “I think millennials tend to socialize more in their homes. Their budgets tend to be tight, and they do more of the work themselves.” In addition, scratch-made foods tend to be healthier than storebought, and English says she sees major food manufacturers chang-

ing their products in response to consumer demand. For example, last August, Kellogg’s announced it would remove all artificial colorings and flavors from its cereals by the end of 2018. Other companies, including Panera, General Mills and Taco Bell, also have announced they would remove artificial ingredients and preservatives from their foods. “Food is health,” English says. “The underlying ethos of everything I do is healthy foods and building community.” The activities described in Handmade Gatherings are purposely uncomplicated so readers won’t be frustrated by time-consuming preparations. One suggestion for a theme is a cakewalk, for which guests bring something homemade (it doesn’t have to be a cake). Each guest is assigned a number, and that person’s gift goes into a bag with the corresponding number on the front. Each number also is written on a slip of paper and placed in a basket. Start the music and when the music stops, pull a number from the basket, and the person standing in front of that number wins the gift. In the end, each participant has a gift that was handmade by someone else. Among the recipes for that same potluck are a collard green galette, bourbon iced tea, peach sonker (similar to a cobbler) and pimento cheese dip. English has three more books in the works, including A Year of Picnics and The Essential Book of Homesteading, both due to be released in April 2017. To learn more about English, visit her website, smallmeasure.com, or look for “Small Measure” on Facebook. X

WHAT Community Spring Foods Potluck Party WHEN 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19 WHERE Carrier Park Picnic Pavilion at Amboy Road and Michigan Avenue HOW MUCH Admission is free, but bring a dish to share that represents the flavors of late spring and early summer.

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Makes 3 cups • 2 pounds hoop cheese (or cheddar cheese), cubed • 1 cup mayonnaise • ½ cup relish (green tomato or sweet pickle) • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika • A couple dashes of hot sauce • ½ cup chopped pimento • 1 to 2 tablespoons diced pimento (for topping the dip) In a food processor, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, relish, paprika and hot sauce and process until smooth. Add the chopped pimento and process just until the pepper pieces are incorporated but not fully pureed. Transfer the cheese mixture to a serving bowl and top with the diced pimento.

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Bourbon iced tea From HANDMADE GATHERINGS by Ashley English Makes about 1½ gallons • 4 cups water (for simple syrup) • 2 cups sugar • 4 cups cold water (to cool the simple syrup) • 8 cups strong black tea, cooled • 4 cups bourbon • Juice of six lemons • 4 cups ice, plus more to serve • A peach wedge and a mint leaf for each glass Warm 4 cups of water in a medium pot over medium-low heat until hot to the touch. Mix in the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Add 4 cups of cold water to the simple syrup. Stir to fully combine. Mix the cooled simple syrup and steeped tea in a large container. Add the bourbon, lemon juice and ice; stir to combine. Serve in ½-pint mason jars, over ice, with a peach wedge and a mint leaf in each glass.

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BUZZIN’ FOR BEES IN FOODTOPIA Asheville bars and restaurants are saving the bees one cocktail at a time “Without the bees, our menu would be looking very sparse,” says Lori Hilyer, the general manager of Tupelo Honey’s downtown location. Phyllis Stiles, the director of Bee City USA, echoes that sentiment on a grander scale. “One in every three bites is owed in part to some kind of bee,” Stiles explains. “The most nutritious and most interesting parts of our diets are attributable to pollinators. All the fruits and vegetables and nuts — chocolate even.” To ensure this message continues to reach the public, Bee City USA (an organization formed in 2012 by the Buncombe County Chapter of the N.C. State Beekeepers Association) will host its fourth annual Pollination Celebration, a weeklong effort aimed at advocating for and educating about pollinators. The week kicks off Thursday, June 16, at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel with a party featuring libations, music and finger food. Throughout the week, as in years past, keynote speakers, talks and tours will be offered all across Asheville. This year, however, Asheville’s culinary community will participate in the celebration as well. “We went to [restaurants] that we knew were really conscious of local food and healthy food and would seem the most receptive at trying to get the message out ... that a large part of our diet depends on the pollinators,” says Stiles. Curate, Nightbell, Writer’s Bistro at the Renaissance Hotel, Tupelo Honey, Twin Leaf Brewery, Copper Crown, Sovereign Remedies, Smoky Park Supper Club, Chestnut and 5 Walnut Wine Bar will all be joining the Pollination Celebration’s newest addition, Buzzin’ for Bees in Foodtopia. Each establishment will offer a featured dish or drink, donating 10 percent of the proceeds to Bee City USA. In addition, pamphlets will be available to customers, providing information on how individuals can help sustain and grow the pollinator population.

“It’s a great event to create awareness,” says Kate Bannasch, co-owner of Copper Crown. She adds that the event allows the restaurant’s sous chefs and bartenders a chance to experiment with new flavors and ingredients. “They get to think outside the box.” Joe Scully, chef-owner of Chestnut, sees it as a win-win for all parties involved. His restaurant will serve a peach Old-Fashioned with Haw Creek honey, fresh peaches and bourbon. Staff members will also be provided talking points regarding the pollinators. In general, Scully notes that his employees take pride in and appreciate when Chestnut participates in environmentally conscious practices and events. “These young kids really get behind it, and they get excited about it,” he says. Twin Leaf Brewery owner Tim Webber (who is in the process of adding beekeeper to his title) is in the midst of mixing a special batch for the event. “It’s a saison, Belgianstyle, and we’re going to have Yunan black tea in it,” he says. “But we’re also going to add in chamomile and rose hips so it’s a really flowery beer.” For every pint sold, Webber will offer seed bombs with a notecard that discusses the importance of wildflowers to the pollinators. There is plenty of information Stiles hopes to get across through these participating restaurants. One element in particular is the fact that Western North Carolina is the most biologically diverse region in the temperate world. This provides gardeners a wide variety of flowers, plants and trees to choose from. Stiles encourages individuals to reintroduce regional plant life to their yards. “Indigenous insects don’t recognize most exotic plants as food or places to raise their young,” she says. “The Siberian iris and English ivy and Japanese maple do nothing for them. It’s like having a statue in your yard.”

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What’s on the menu for Pollinator Week FATHER’S DAY COMMUNITY POTLUCK • Curate will offer its version of a traditional Catalan dessert. The dish will include watermelon, roasted strawberry and cava rose sorbet with mint goat cheese snow and wild mountain honey. 11 Biltmore Ave. curatetapasbar.com • Nightbell is serving a cocktail called Penicillin No. 3. The mix will include house-made apple pie moonshine, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, house honey-ginger syrup with a cinnamon allspice tincture topped with candied ginger. 32 S. Lexington Ave. thenightbell.com • Writer’s Bistro at the Renaissance Hotel is offering two drinks. The Bee Sting will combine Absolut vodka with orange juice, honey syrup and club soda. The Beetini will involve Barenjager honey liqueur, clementine vodka, club soda and lime juice. 31 Woodfin St. renaissanceasheville.com • Local Provisions has created Sleepy Hollow, a cocktail that incorporates citrus honey, chamomile and Troy & Sons Blonde whiskey. 77 Biltmore Ave. localprovisionsasheville.com • Tupelo Honey (downtown) is offering its seasonal rosemary-peach lemonade. 12 College St. tupelohoneycafe.com/ location/downtown-asheville/

HONEY PEACH OLD-FASHIONED: At Chestnut, guests can help the bees by ordering a round of this bourbon-based beverage. Photo courtesy of Chestnut Bee City USA also advises planting at least three varieties of plants blooming in succession from spring to fall. Pesticides, of course, are discouraged. However, if used, individuals are encouraged to spray early in the morning or late in the evening, when pollinators are least active. “It’s a really great thing,” says Kristie Quinn of 5 Walnut Wine Bar and Smoky Park Supper Club. “If we continue to promote awareness, hopefully things will get better.” Stiles adds, “We’ve got to bring nature home. We’ve got to bring it to our backyards and our front yards and our schoolyards and our church grounds and throughout the city.” X

• Twin Leaf Brewery is creating a saison beer that blends Yunan black tea, chamomile and rosehips. 144 Coxe Ave. twinleafbrewery.com • Copper Crown is serving three items. The dessert will be a honey-flavored water cake with peanut butter powder, toasted cocunut and molasses. There will be a small plate of crispy pig ear confit with honey glaze, apricots, creme fraiche and pistachios. Finally, the Flight to Fancy cocktail will include mescal, honey, house-made grapefruit shrub and Otra Vez Gose from Sierra Nevada. 1011 Tunnel Rd #100. coppercrownavl.com • Sovereign Remedies has the Golden Rule Fizz, which includes gin, amaro montenegro, falernum, golden honey, lemon and egg. 29 N. Market St #105. sovereignremedies.com • Smoky Park Supper Club is serving a lemon curd pie with strawberry jam and a cornmeal crust. 350 Riverside Drive smokypark.com • Chestnut is pouring a peach OldFashioned with Haw Creek honey, fresh peaches and bourbon. 48 Biltmore Ave. chestnutasheville.com • 5 Walnut Wine Bar is offering mead by the glass. 5 Walnut St. 5walnut.com

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SMALL BITES by Thomas Calder | tcalder@mountainx.com

Storytelling and vino at Metro Wines For the last four decades, Connie Regan-Blake has made a living traveling the world and telling stories. Her tales range from true life to adventure, comedy to traditional. Often, however, she blends genres, weaving together tales that capture the full extent of the human experience. “Every culture in the world has traditional stories,” Regan-Blake notes. “It’s the way that we pass along what’s important to us.” Regan-Blake’s storytelling has led her to audiences in 47 states and 16 countries, entertaining guests in concert halls, libraries and the corporate world. In addition to her own tales, Regan-Blake leads classes and workshops teaching the form. On Saturday, June 18, at Metro Wines, guests will get the chance to hear some of these narratives. The “A Slice of Life” performance will have Regan-Blake and seven students from her Taking the Stage workshop sharing their stories. “It’s an intimate space, and people get to have a glass of wine that comes with the ticket,” she says. All seven of the tellers presenting that evening have taken numerous workshops with Regan-Blake. Each story will run 12-15 minutes. Traditional tales, humor and personal experience stories will be in the mix. The event itself — a live performance — is the final component of the group’s most recent three-day workshop. With over half her life dedicated to telling stories, Regan-Blake remains aware that some still have reservations about the form as a means of entertainment. Namely, she notes, people tend to think that it might be boring. “Nothing can be further from the truth,” she says. “People come away from storytelling performances feeling more alive. It’s like the stories tap into all those places inside of us and connect us. One of my goals — one of the images I have of a good performance — is its as if the storyteller and the audience are breathing together.” “A Slice of Life” begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Metro Wines,

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nation of comedy, music and storytelling. The dinner is a four-course meal that falls in line with the show’s theme, incorporating American old-time classics, such as meatloaf, creamy garlic mashed potatoes and apple pie. Dads will also receive a shot of vanilla-spiced Catdaddy moonshine whiskey with their meal. The radio music and storytelling drama includes pianist Bob Strain, vocalists Lauren Rivas and David Boyd, sound effects and narrative by Alan Van de Kamp, Jason Heilfurth and Georgia Malki. Father Knows Best Dinner and Show has seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at 18 N. Lexington Ave. An advance payment of $10 per person secures a reservation, and that amount will be applied to the $48 ticket for dinner and the show, plus alcohol, beverages, state sales tax and 20 percent gratuity. For details, visit fatherknowsbest.bpt.me.

Tuesday, June 21. According to the event’s press release, tickets “typically sell out in just days,” in anticipation of the grills and griddles that will line the Salvage Station. Local music will accompany the sounds of sizzling meat, while Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will pour beers to go along with the bites. To nominate a local restaurant for the challenge, contact Kelly Denson at kelly@allamericanfoodfights.com or look for All American Food Fights on Facebook. The WNC Battle of the Burger runs 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Drive. General admission is $10. VIP tickets are $40 and include unlimited burgers and beer, access to an exclusive VIP area and early entry (1 p.m.). Visit allamericanfoodfights.com to purchase tickets and learn more. X

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TELLING TALES: Connie Regan-Blake will be joined by members of her workshop to share stories at Metro Wines. Photo courtesy of StoryWindow.com 169 Charlotte St. Tickets are available for $15 and include a glass of wine. Parking is free. To purchase tickets, visit avl.mx/2nc. To learn more about Connie Regan-Blake visit storywindow. com For more on Metro Wines, visit metrowinesasheville.com FATHER KNOWS BEST AT LEX 18 This Father’s Day, Lex 18 is offering a 1950s radio variety dinner show: Father Knows Best. It will be a combi-

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Homemade sausage from local pigs, locally sourced greens, mole birria (goat) with fresh lime wedges, cilantro, queso fresco and warm tortillas are among the items served at Addison Farms Vineyard’s Dinner in the Vines. Chef Hollie West — winner of the 2015 Asheville Wine and Food Festival’s Chef Challenge — will be the event’s guest chef. In a press release, owner Jeff Frisbee notes, “Every bite is flavorful, and we are always well-satisfied after enjoying one of Hollie’s meals.” Wine tastings will be paired with each of the menu’s item. Addison Farms Vineyard is at 4005 New Leicester Highway. The dinner begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Reservations are required. Tickets begin at $79 per person. Visit addisonfarms. net for additional information. WNC BATTLE OF THE BURGER 2016 All American Food Food Fights presents the third annual WNC Battle of the Burger. The event itself happens in August, but tickets go on sale at noon

Food writer Jonathan Ammons lets us in on his favorite dish du jour. Drunken noodle at Little Bee Thai: All hail the return of the queen! Little Bee is back, and I, for one, couldn’t “bee” happier. My favorite thing about Thai food is that there aren’t a lot of fixed rules for dishes, and they vary greatly depending on where the chef is from and how his or her family did things. So when you find a Thai cook you love, you stick with her. If you like your food spicy, just ask and chef Took Charemwong will send out a fresh chili sauce that will melt your face right off. — Jonathan Ammons

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BEER SCOUT by Edwin Arnaudin | edwinarnaudin@gmail.com

Just Brew It honorees discuss their award-winning beers Presented by Asheville nonprofit organization Just Economics, the annual Just Brew It homebrew tasting and competition had another successful run June 4 at Wedge Brewing Co. Over 150 beers were poured by 44 brewer groups, and at the end of the afternoon, a handful of entries stood out among their talented peers. THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE When Aaron Fish makes a beer, its name has often been jotted down months before and in many cases has inspired the corresponding creation. A huge music fan, the Swannanoa homebrewer keeps a log of potential names that are either a play on lyrics or a lyric straight out of a song; then considering the season and the beers traditionally fitting that time of year, he pairs them up. For the third straight Just Brew It and on the heels of 2015’s Which One Is Pink? pink peppercorn saison and 2014’s Set the Hops for the Heart of the Sun, Fish named a beer in honor of Pink Floyd. The Asheville Brewers Supply Award recipient Space Cadet Glow IPA with Citra hops was inspired by “In the Flesh” from The Wall. Continuing the musical trend, Fish’s People’s Choice champion, Crunchy, Crunchy Carrots double brown ale — made with rainbow carrots, Madagascar vanilla beans, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and brown sugar — has its roots in Gorillaz’s “Super Fast Jellyfish” and the Fitter, Happier, More Productive saison with fresh mangoes is a reference to the Radiohead song of the same name. As those concoctions suggest, fresh ingredients are a priority for Fish, though he admits that such a commitment is often a high-risk, high-reward undertaking. “Natural ingredients can be really tricky. You can do too much; you can not get enough flavors. The mango’s an example — I thought it could use more mango taste,” Fish says. “On the flip side, one year I did blueberry beer, and it tasted awful, so you never know what you’re getting

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BREW MASTERS: Clockwise from left, homebrewers Tyler Perry, Aaron Fish and Jesse Helm (pictured on the left with Xpress beer writer Edwin Arnaudin) were among the award winners at Just Economics’ recent 2016 Just Brew It homebrew tasting and competition. Perry and Helm captured the inaugural Mountain Xpress King of the Mountain Award with their Coffee Table dark English session ale, while Fish’s brews won the People’s Choice and Asheville Brewers Supply awards. Photo by Scott Douglas into with fruit and fresh ingredients. It’s a little bit of a challenge.” Mindful of the typically hot weather that accompanies Just Brew It each year and wanting to offer a decent selection of styles, Fish went with a light, drinkable saison and a refreshing IPA. The annual “weird beer” for his fifth time pouring at the festival, Crunchy, Crunchy Carrots was met with enthusiasm from attendees, and news of “the carrot beer” quickly spread to the point that his supply ran out three hours into the event. “Usually I’ll have a little bit left of every beer. I even stuck a bottle back just in

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case, and I had to crack it open because people were just like, ‘I gotta get the carrot beer,’” Fish says. “It was pretty cool, though. It’s nice when people appreciate it. And there were even people that were like, ‘Hey, this is not something I’d probably buy, but it works. You pretty much nailed what you were trying to go for,’ so that was a cool thing, too.” KINGS OF THE MOUNTAIN Add an “s” to the end of Jesse Helm’s name and he and brewing partner Tyler

Perry bring to mind one of the most unusual celebrity pairings imaginable. Keeping his name as is, the two Mills River homebrewers’ Coffee Table dark English session ale wowed the two Mountain Xpress judges more than any other Just Brew It entry and won the inaugural King of the Mountain award. For their first time pouring at the festival, the regulars at homebrew socials hosted by Hops & Vines and Asheville Brewers Supply — where they purchase most of their supplies — sought to feature balanced, drinkable beers

that showcase their comfort with a range of styles. Reflecting Helm’s love of hoppy beers, Grovestand double IPA was their first selection. Initially made exclusively with Citra hops, Nelson was later added to provide what Perry calls a “sweet fruit bomb.” Next to make the cut was One Sour Love, a blended golden sour and the product of two years’ worth of work with that style. Coffee Table was actually their third choice. The batch marked the ninth time they’d made the base recipe, but the first time they’d done so with coffee, an ingredient rarely seen in their creations despite Helm liking a good cup of joe as much, if not more than, beer. In keeping with their focus on local products, the brewers used a blend of primarily Biltmore Coffee Traders’ Colombian roast balanced out by Dynamite Roasting Co.’s Black Powder Espresso. Last on the list was the Bosco imperial chocolate porter, which marked the first time they’d used cocoa nibs in a brew, but even with a varied selection, traffic at their table started slowly. Perry’s theory is that the lack

of description beyond each beer’s basic details in the festival’s program, and the popularity of Janeen Hulbert’s station on their right and Brad Schepers’ on their left, resulted in people initially skipping their selections. But positive buzz eventually made its way through the crowd. “I started to notice it toward the end of the day, a little bit,” Helm says. “One specific girl came back four times to get the chocolate porter. I was pretty excited to see that.” Looking ahead to the 2017 festival, Helm and Perry are leaning toward bringing more session offerings — possibly a pale ale — to satisfy attendee requests and would love to offer a welldone lager, a style with which they’ve not experimented much. They also may package next year’s sour in bottles instead of a keg to make pouring the higher-carbonated brew easier. But regardless of what they bring, they’re excited to return. “It was a lot of fun, and there was a lot of good beer,” Perry says. “I wish there were more events like that in Asheville.” X

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Asheville Percussion Festival celebrates five years

BY EDWIN ARNAUDIN edwinarnaudin@gmail.com Five years ago — after five years of planning — local musician River Guerguerian’s dream came true. A week of percussion-based musical collaborations, set in Western North Carolina, was realized with the inaugural Asheville Percussion Festival. The concept remains alive and well, thanks to its enticing annual mix of an artist residency, an intensive program that takes students to the next level and public workshops throughout the weekend of Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19, at the Odyssey Community School. The festival culminates with a concert at Diana Wortham Theatre on Sunday, June 19. “From the beginning, I’ve always tried to keep it within our means,” says Guerguerian, the percussionist and composer for such groups as world jazz trio Free Planet Radio and the global Americana ensemble The Billy Sea. To accomplish that goal, he implemented a sustainable business model that’s maintained affordable costs for participants while attracting professional musicians of consistently high artistic integrity. In selecting the festival’s teaching artists, Guerguerian looks for talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. He also seeks different types of musical traditions and players with amiable personalities and a willingness to collaborate, both with their fellow professionals and on a more casual level with festival participants. “A lot of the feedback I get is how much [participants] enjoy being around those artists, not just for the stuff they did with their hands,” he says. “A lot of times I request [of] the artists during the weekend festival, even if you just have one workshop, just be around and let people pick your brains about this or that.” Allison Miller meets all of those requirements. The Brooklyn-based percussionist and composer has toured through Asheville as Ani DiFranco’s drummer a handful of times. She’s also stopped by in that capacity with Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant and Erin McKeown.

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TAKE FIVE: Allison Miller is one of the many talented teaching artists at this year’s Asheville Percussion Festival. The Brooklyn drummer and composer has played locally as part of backing bands for Ani DiFranco, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant and Erin McKeown and hopes to bring her own group, Boom Tic Boom, to town in the near future. Miller’s own band, Boom Tic Boom, has yet to play locally, but she says she hopes to make the right connections during the festival week and potentially set up a future show. Miller’s friend and past festival teaching artist Lizz Wright recommended her to Guerguerian, who was mesmerized by the groove Miller wrote for Wright’s song “Freedom.” Wanting to be a part of anything that had Wright’s endorsement, Miller became increasingly sold on the festival the more she read about its ideals. The mixing of artists and styles — Miller is one of only a few featured jazz players — from around the world was also attractive. Sealing the deal was the personal connection forged with Guerguerian during a phone chat, which she greatly appreciated in an age where most people limit themselves to email communications. “He made it kind of a focal point of the conversation to let me know how much this is about community and collaboration as much as getting super-

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deep with the music,” Miller says. “I like organizations that are focused on bringing people together to bring the love to the stage.” The festival’s structure also stood out to her. Miller is involved in a number of music camps each summer, including Jazz Camp West and the Stanford Jazz Workshop, both in California. Where those and similar gatherings often involve teaching all day followed by impromptu public concerts each night, she says the Asheville festival’s allotted daily rehearsal time to bring collaborative compositions to life makes the week more appealing. True to Guerguerian’s hope for the teaching artists, Miller plans to completely immerse herself in the festival and learn as much as possible from those around her. She especially likes to watch other masters because the love for what they do influences her own classroom methods. For her “Innovative Approach to Drumset for All Styles” workshop on Friday, June 17, Miller says she’s likely to

get hands-on and interactive in a hurry, and give the equivalent of a private lesson in the context of a master class. As for her teaching style, Miller says she’s more of a nurturing educator — like Richard Dreyfuss in Mr. Holland’s Opus — but that she’s the product of an instructor eerily similar to J.K. Simmons’ Fletcher in Whiplash. “Honestly, I haven’t even seen the movie. I’ve only seen snippets of it from other peoples’ screens on the airplane, but when that movie came out, I had about 10 different people call me and say, ‘Hey! They finally made a movie about Walt[er Salb],’ who was my first teacher,” she says. “If that many people called me and said that, I have an idea of what that movie’s about. My first teacher was very strict and hardcore and passionate and completely over the top and sometimes inappropriate. So, that’s where I come from, but I do not teach in that way.” Along with the infusion of Miller and other first-time participants, the 2016 festival features an expanded wellness track, made possible with a sponsorship from Four Seasons Compassion for Life. Music therapist Lara McKinnis will hold one-onone guided imagery classes, and both she and industry colleague Emily Keebler are leading separate classes on the therapeutic sides of percussion. Pennsylvania-based artist Bob Miller is down to teach a course on drum facilitating, and a sound meditation class will again be offered, incorporating Tibetan singing bowls, gongs and 22-inch hand pans that Guerguerian likens to “an old-fashioned UFO.” X

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EAST MEETS WEST Local publisher releases a book of philosophical essays

FROM ON HIGH: “Not to get all new-agey, but somehow the divine feminine seemed to want some sort of perspective,” says Stephen Crimi. “And that’s what mostly this book is about.” The founder of local publishing house Logosophia Books recently authored his own project, Katabatic Wind. Author photo courtesy of Crimi A conversation with author and publisher Stephen Crimi about his new book, Katabatic Wind: Good Craic Fueled by Fumes from the Abyss, is likely to include discussion of politics, the westernization of yoga, science, myth and more. The collection reflects those wide-ranging but interconnected interests, with essays including a comparison between the Western and Eastern sacred tradition through the characters of Hamlet and Arjuna; an unusual take on Plato’s cave allegory; and two detailed analyses of rock songs. The prose is at once academic and personal, with flashes of Crimi’s wit shining through. Perhaps the author best describes his work in this intro-

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duction: “The Irish love nothing better than what they call ‘good craic’: enjoyable and uplifting conversation. What better discourse could prevail than amongst our higher selves?” Crimi will celebrate the release of Katabatic Wind at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. Although Katabatic Wind is the first book Crimi has solo-authored, he’s well-acquainted with the publishing world. He’s the founder of Logosophia Books, a local independent publishing house that got its start in 2008 and has released books mostly by local authors. In a way, says Crimi, publishing his own book is easier than publish-

ing another author’s. “They’re my dreams, so I can deal with the clouds floating away,” he says. “[As a publisher], I’m dealing with other people’s dreams and their aspirations and trying to do the best that I can for them, so there’s more pressure.” So what finally inspired Crimi to put his own work out into the world? He says it was a long time coming. Some of the essays have been in existence for years; two have been published in Moksha Journal and Journal of Anthroposophy in Australia. Some are new, while others have undergone extensive revisions. Crimi says the desire to put these essays together became apparent within the past few years. “Not to get all new-agey, but somehow the divine feminine seemed to want some sort of perspective,” he says. “And that’s what mostly this book is about.” Katabatic Wind is also largely informed by Crimi’s studies of traditional yoga at Yoga Anand Ashram in Amityville, N.Y., where he lived for more than a decade. By the time he had reached the end of his time at the ashram, says Crimi, “I just felt deep inside that I was putting on some other clothes by adopting this Indian approach. We were going, ‘Namaste, namaste, namaste,’ which is beautiful, but every time there was a part of me that felt it was false, and I really started thinking about these Western roots and trying to understand it.” To do that, Crimi looked to ancient Greece. “As Westerners,” he explains, “we don’t understand the ground that we are standing on, and the ground that we are standing on comes from Greece.” The theme of comparing and contrasting Western and Eastern modalities runs through the book. The

related theme of grief is also prominent. “It’s the grief of this disconnection,” says Crimi. “Rumi writes about it. There is a standard grief of being disconnected from the divine.” When asked about the audience for Katabatic Wind, Crimi is self-deprecating. “It’s an impossible question,” he says. “I’m happy if anybody buys it and reads it. It’s an honor.” Certainly, those who have some knowledge of philosophy will find more to love about the book. A familiarity with the ancient stories and literary characters discussed (Orpheus, Arjuna, Hamlet) is helpful, but not necessary to learn from and enjoy the writing. “There is this tradition of extra academic, learned writing, so there are a number of people who are into that,” says Crimi. “It’s not an easy book, and it’s not meant to be.” Still, it’s a book that readers will benefit from digging into — especially those who have felt that push and pull between Eastern and Western, ancient and contemporary. “The best books for me are the ones that take the stuff that you’ve been thinking about that has been inchoate, and make you say, ‘Yeah, that’s it,’” says Crimi. “So it’s not new, but it really puts into words all the stuff you’ve been thinking.” X

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Robin Russell Gaiser shares her new book, Musical Morphine BY ALLI MARSHALL amarshall@mountainx.com Musician and author Robin Russell Gaiser studied violin as a child and then, inspired by the folk revival of the 1960s, taught herself to play guitar. After years spent performing and recording (seven of Gaiser’s albums are in the Smithsonian collection), she began to work as a certified music practitioner. In that field, Gaiser plays “for the patient in accordance with his or her needs: not to heal or cure, but to bring comfort and, perhaps, solace and joy,” according to her bio. “Above all, she ensures that the instrument she chooses and the type of music she plays is what the patient needs, whether to ease pain, or ignite happy memories, or bring spiritual comfort, or, sometimes, ease the actual passage from life to death.” Gaiser’s memoir, Musical Morphine: Transforming Pain One Note at a Time, published by Pisgah Press, shares stories from her work and observations as a CMP, as well as memories of the patients she met who transformed her life as she brought comfort to theirs. Musical Morphine is also available as an audiobook, produced by local company Talking Book. Gaiser hosts a book release celebration, with a reading and musical performance, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, on Sunday, June 19, 5-7 p.m. Other upcoming

SOUND HEALING: “On we went through the long winter with those sessions of country music,” author Robin Russell Gaiser writes in her memoir about her work as a certified music practitioner. “Twenty minutes was usually enough.” Book cover image courtesy of Gaiser events include a conversation and book signing at the Beaverdam Run Clubhouse, 54 Clubside Drive, on Sunday, June 26, 4-6 p.m.; and a reading, signing and presentation at Land of Sky Regional Council, 339 New Leicester Highway, on Thursday, June 30, 2:30-4 p.m. Learn more at robingaiser.com

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‘THIS STRANGE AND AMAZING COLLABORATION’ Gregory Alan Isakov tours symphony-inspired songs

BIG IDEA: Of his new album, recorded with the Colorado Symphony, Gregory Alan Isakov says, “This is a scrapbook of songs [my band and I had] been playing for years and years.” The orchestral arrangements shed new light on those beloved tunes. Photo by Blue Caleel

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“Well, Grace she’s gone, she’s a half-written poem,” begins the song “Saint Valentine” by Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s a nimble track, skipping over strummed guitar and plucked banjo on Isakov’s last album, The Weatherman. The sweet simplicity of the melody belies the weighty writing — lyrics that knock the listener breathless later, when they finally compute. But on his new record, Gregory Alan Isakov with The Colorado Symphony, emotions are further colored by swells of string and the peal of brass. It’s a revelation. Isakov will perform at The Orange Peel on Saturday, June 18, with The Ghost Orchestra, his eightpiece band including members of the Colorado Symphony and the Fort Collins Orchestra. Because Isakov’s friends, Tom Hagerman of DeVotchKa and Jay Clifford of Jump Little Children, scored the songs for the album, the singer-songwriter can take those scores to other symphonies. Stops on the tour include performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Maine Youth Rock Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. In other locations, “because this is a strange and amazing collaboration, we thought, ‘Let’s just do a tour of these arrangements and at our rock club shows.’ … We have slightly altered versions of everything,” Isakov says. “We’ll get to do both of our normal kinds of shows.” Not that performing with a symphony has always been the norm for the Johannesburg-born, Coloradobased musician. Going to an orchestra concert was “a cool feeling, but it wasn’t in my atmosphere,” says Isakov. “I’d change my pants to go see the symphony.” Gregory Alan Isakov with The Colorado Symphony evolved out of a 2013 performance with his local orchestra; friends of his play in that ensemble. And the making of the record — its songs culled from Isakov’s previous three releases (including This Empty Northern Hemisphere and The Sea, The Gambler) — took longer than planned. He usually manages a farm during the warm months and tours in the winter, but the delayed release has altered his agricultural schedule this year. “It takes me so long to put out music,” says Isakov. “Usually no less than three years between records.”

He continues, “I come back to this: I’m going to die. And I have a chance to make something that will affect somebody after I’m gone, [so] it’s important to me that it has integrity.” But the musician does have new songs in the works. He made several EPs last summer and winter, he says, and started work on a full-length album. Still, it’ll be a little while longer before fans hear that new work. Part of Isakov’s process, he says, is to step away from the songs for three to six months. “A lot of it is letting things settle and then coming back to the recording to see, ‘Does this make me feel something still? Is this still working?’” he says. Isakov adds, “When you write something new, it’s your favorite thing. But as time goes by, you kind of get a clearer vision of if songs will live and last.” The whole process is a bit torturous, he jokes. “I love it, but I feel like a mad scientist or one of those people in a bathrobe and bunny slippers.” But the strange alchemy brings results. The singer-songwriter has crafted lines like “The night fell with bicycle bells, the dark had wooden teeth” from “Living Proof” and “Fall swooned / left me drunk in a field,” from “Dandelion Wine.” His vocal, with its rounded vowels and burnished ache, is both an intimate whisper and a kind of universal yowl. It makes sense in the campfire closeness of acoustic guitar; it’s equally wellpaired with the shimmery resonance of French horns. “I’m always collecting,” Isakov says of the songwriting process. “I feel like my job is first and last lines, so I’m always hunting for those.” And then, because he’s a farmer, too, he ends the metaphor like this: “Once I can plant the seeds, the songs are like, ‘Cool. We’ll help you finish.’” X

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LIFE INFLUENCES ART: Acclaimed multigenre fiddlers Mark and Maggie O’Connor have built arrangements and workshops around their concept of violin duos. Photo by Jason Goodman “In music of the 1700s, 1800s and the early part of the 20th century, the violinist or fiddler carried the weight of the group,” says virtuoso violinist Mark O’Connor. “Everybody else kept playing and just went with it. But as musical literature for bands became more sophisticated, the violin somehow lost some ground. So with our teaching, we double down on the role of accompaniment being significant.” O’Connor and his wife, Maggie O’Connor — an acclaimed, conservatorytrained violinist herself — bring a workshop and concert to The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, June 18. Mark has already had a long and illustrious career. His early teachers — “mentors, really,” he says — were bluegrass fiddler Benny Thomasson and legendary French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Mark toured and recorded with both, playing Carnegie Hall at age 17. Mark went on to success in nearly every musical genre. He’s won two Grammy awards, has been named six times as the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year, recorded and toured as a member of Atlanta-based jazz/rock group Dixie Dregs and sparred with Charlie

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Daniels on “The Devil Comes Back to Georgia,” a 1993 sequel to Daniels’ 1979 smash hit single. Mark has released more than 40 albums and was recently the featured American performer at a concert staged at the Berlin Konzerthaus. But these days, his primary focus is on education in the form of violin duos. “I’ve been doing workshops for decades,” Mark says. “More recently, I’ve stepped up my educational output with the O’Connor Method.” That system employs what its creator describes as a balanced pedagogy. The O’Connor Method “connects creativity and technique for students much earlier in the methodology than traditional methods,” he says. “It creates an opportunity for a 21st-century musician and string player to have a full range of abilities, from playing by ear to reading music, from understanding chord changes to being able to play in the orchestra.” Calling his method a more holistic means for learning the violin, Mark believes that “the best foot forward is to have an inclusive approach that supports the musician to address anything that’s in front of them.”

The Saturday workshop will be a mix of demonstration and hands-on learning; attendees are encouraged to bring their fiddles. “We incorporate some of our teaching philosophies and music, literature and techniques into the workshops,” Mark says, promising that “there’s something for everybody.” The evening concert will feature a mix of Mark’s solo pieces and a selection of duos performed with Maggie, a graduate of the Peabody Institute, where she earned her master of violin degree. “Maggie had grown up playing bluegrass and fiddle music,” Mark says, but her formal training didn’t satisfy her desire to explore those folk forms. So she rang up Mark and asked for a lesson. The night after her first instruction, she joined Mark onstage at a New York City gala. They quickly became inseparable, marrying in 2014. A highlight of the O’Connors’ small, private outdoor wedding ceremony was a violin duo featuring the couple; it can be viewed on YouTube. “We didn’t film it on purpose,” Mark says. “But when we started playing, everybody’s cellphone went up into the air. We made that video from the different cellphone footage.” The couple recently relocated from New York City to Western North Carolina. The move brought them closer to family and to the other members of the Nashville-based O’Connor Band with whom they record and tour. “I was looking for a change, especially from the city’s noise floor,” says Mark. “I wanted a quieter, more rural living environment. Coming back off the road, my senses were kind of calling for it.” The O’Connor duos make effective use of the interplay between melodic and rhythmic playing, deftly switching the parts back and forth between the two fiddlers. “Two violins doing a whole concert? I wouldn’t have even have thought of it!” says Mark. “We started playing duos at workshops, and people started coming up to us and saying, ‘We’d like to see more of that.’ So we started doing a few bookings like that. It’s a really unique setting.” X

WHO O’Connor Method Workshop with Mark and Maggie O’Connor and American Classics concert WHERE The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St. thealtamonttheatre.com WHEN Saturday, June 18. Workshop at noon, $20. Concert at 8 p.m., $30 advance/$32 day of show

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The Jayhawks The Jayhawks worked with co-producer Peter Buck on their 2016 album, Paging Mr. Proust, in part because, “He agreed that the important thing was not perfection but vibe. So, that’s what we were going for,” says frontman Gary Louris. And that shared vision was realized. It’s not eye-widening guitar solos or glitzy rhythms that stick out on the album, but the poignant push-and-pull of optimistic melodies, conciliatory vocal harmonies and Louris’ emotionally weighty singing. Over the decades, the band has collected various lenses through which to present its subdued rock: Folk simplicity, subtle twang and hazy psychedelia can all be found on this recent work. Folk Uke opens for The Jayhawks at The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, June 22, at 8 p.m. $25/$28. thegreyeagle.com. Photo courtesy of the band

The Evereadys Since forming as an a cappella quartet in Detroit in 1950, The Evereadys have survived lineup fluctuations and multiyear breaks. Current members are still keen to spread their newer music alongside classics like “Learning to Lean” — the most popular vehicle for the band’s religious messaging. “I just have a love for singing the Gospel, writing the Gospel and performing the Gospel. ... I think my desire to do it will never die,” says Jerome Williams, who joined in 1967. “It gives us a chance to spread the Gospel to people [who] might not have heard it.” That’s part of the reason Williams and his bandmates don’t mind swapping audiences seated in pews for those swaying on a bar stool. “They have to hear the Gospel, too.” The Evereadys play from six albums at The Double Crown on Thursday, June 16, at 10 p.m. $10. thedoublecrown.com. Photo courtesy of the band

Ian Ridenhour Before graduating from high school at age 14, Ian Ridenhour released his crowdfunded debut full-length album, Quietly Making Noise, alongside collaborators like NPR composer BJ Leiderman, musical peace purveyor David LaMotte and other “talented adults.” Now the young keyboardist, drummer, singer and composer is pursuing music full time, though he did recently put his drum sticks down to win $50,000 during Whiz Kids Week on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Those funds are earmarked for a new album, Cry About It, which Ridenhour is recording at Asheville’s Nomatic Studio, plus two music videos led by local youth filmmaker Kira Bursky. Her crew will capture additional live footage of Ridenhour during his 16th birthday party performance with Leiderman, LaMotte and other special guests. The show is at White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, June 19, at 7 p.m. $10/$12. whitehorseblackmountain.com. Photo courtesy of the artist

48 Hour Film Project On Friday, June 17, teams of local filmmakers will be assigned a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue for the short film they’ll write, cast, shoot and polish over the next two days. And groups in 129 other cities across the globe will spend their weekend on a similar creative sprint. At the finish, participants can expect a worthwhile payoff: Asheville Brewing Co. will screen the resulting 17 local submissions (assuming they’re all handed in on time) over three days, and a panel of judges will decide which of those advances to Hollywood’s 48 Hour Film Project Filmapalooza awards in 2017. Success there could mean a screening slot at the famed, invite-only Cannes Film Festival. The motion pictures premiere at Asheville Brewing Co. from Tuesday to Thursday, June 21 to 23, with certain teams scheduled for 7 and 10 p.m. each night. $8. 48hourfilm.com/ asheville. Image courtesy of the 48 Hour Film Project MOUNTAINX.COM

JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

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by Abigail Griffin

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“Project Handmade 2016: Elements of Nature.” Full guidelines: localcloth.org. THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN 67 Broadway, 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org • Through (9/17) - Applications accepted from curators, researchers, independent scholars and graduate students for the Craft Research Fund. See website for full guidelines.

COMEDY 35BELOW 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • WE (6/22), 7:30pm - “Olde Virden’s Super Happy Trivia Challenge,” unscripted panel comedy show. $12. HENDERSONVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 229 S. Washington St., Hendersonville, 692-1082, hendersonvillelittletheater.org • FR (6/17) & SA (6/18), 8pm - GutBusters Comedy Club features comedian Spanky Brown. $15.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: The Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage 2016 season continues from Thursday, June 16, through Saturday, July 9, with the Tony Award-winning musical, The Music Man. This classic American story, which centers on a fast-talking con artist posing as a band instructor, premiered in 1957 and has since seen two Broadway revivals and two major film adaptations. Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling 693-0731 or going to flatrockplayhouse.org. Photo courtesy of the Flat Rock Playhouse (p. 49) ART PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP (pd.) Leila Shuffler is a successful Florida artist who draws and paints portraits on commissions, shows in galleries, and teaches portrait drawing workshops. Leila will be teaching a workshop at Black Mountain United Methodist Church, Monday June 27 and Tuesday, June 28, 10am-4pm. One day workshop is $65, $10 supply fee. • 2 day workshop: $125, includes the basic supply kit. $25 non-refundable deposit. Information/registration, contact Anne Campbell, 298-3623 or Leila 850-212-3855 or wayla143@me.com www.PortraitsByLeila.com ARROWHEAD GALLERY 78 Catawba Ave., Old Fort, 668-1100 • TH (6/16), 6-8pm & (7/21), 6-8pm - “Brushes N Brew,” painting class with Dawn Dreibus. Bring your own beverages and snacks. Registration: 668-1100. $35 includes supplies.

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ART HOP facebook.com/artgallerytrailwnc1, artgallerytrailwnc1@gmail.com • 3rd FRIDAYS, 5-8pm - Selfguided tour of artist studios in Hendersonville and Flat Rock. See website for more information. Free to attend. ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 258-0710, ashevillearts.com Held at 1 Page Ave. unless otherwise noted. • TH (6/16), 7-10pm - “Mix & Mingle- A sneak peek at The Refinery,” networking event with music and reception. Free. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. • TH (6/16), 7-10pm - “Mix & Mingle- A sneak peek at The Refinery,” networking reception with live music. Free to attend. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. • TU (6/21), 10am-noon - Artist Business Brainstorm: “Successful Business Tips for the Creative Entrepreneur,” with Kathleen Lewis. Registration required. Free.

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ASHEVILLE FRINGE ARTS FESTIVAL ashevillefringe.org • WE (6/22), 8pm - “Fringe Nights at The Crow & Quill,” opening of the official call for artists for the 2017 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. $5. Held at Crow & Quill, 106 N. Lexington Ave GROVEWOOD GALLERY 111 Grovewood Road, 253-7651, grovewood.com • SA (6/18), 11am-4pm - Selfguided studio tours. Free to attend.

ART/CRAFT FAIRS TIGG’S POND RETREAT CENTER 111 Fiddlehead Lane, Zirconia, 697-0680, tiggspondretreatcenter.com • SA (6/18), 10am-5pm & SU (6/19), noon-5pm - “Solstice Arts,” indoor arts and crafts event with art and food/drink vendors, music and demonstrations. Free to attend.

AUDITIONS & CALL TO ARTISTS ART MOB 124 Fourth Ave. E., Hendersonville, 693-4545, artmobstudios.com • Through MO (6/18) Applications accepted for the WNC Local Inspiration Juried Art Show. Visit website for full guidelines. ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 1 Page Ave., 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through (7/13) - Submissions accepted for organizations applying for the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program applications for Buncombe County. Information session: Wednesday, June 8, 5-6pm at The Refinery Creator Space, 207 Coxe Ave. Free. LOCAL CLOTH localcloth.org • Through (7/10), Textile submissions accepted for Local Cloth’s

MUSIC BREVARD MUSIC CENTER 862-2105, brevardmusic.org • TH (6/23), 7:30pm - “Opera’s Greatest Hits,” ensemble pieces. $35-$55. Held at the Brevard College Porter Center. DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE 2 S. Pack Square, 257-4530, dwtheatre.com • SA (6/18), 8pm - Asheville Percussion Festival Master’s Concert. $31.50. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 64 N. French Broad Ave., 2521787 • SU (6/19), 2pm - Organ concert by Dr. Vance Reese celebrating the new Allen digital organ. Free. FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville, 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/19) - “The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John.” Thurs.: 7:30pm. Fri. & Sat.: 8pm. Thurs., Sat., & Sun.: 2pm. $28. MUSIC AT UNCA 251-6432, unca.edu • MO (6/20), 7pm - Concerts on the Quad: Appalatin, Appalachian/Latin music. Free. Held outdoors on the UNC Asheville Quad.

NORTH MAIN MUSIC SERIES 692-6335 • SA (6/18), 5-7:30pm - Bluesy Duo, blues. Free to attend. Held at Green Room Cafe & Coffeehouse, 536 N. Main St., Hendersonville RHYTHM & BREWS CONCERT SERIES 233-3216, facebook.com/ rhythmandbrewshendersonville • 3rd THURSDAYS (5/19), 5-9pm - Outdoor concert series. Free to attend. Held between Allen & Caswell Streets, Hendersonville SUMMER TRACKS CONCERT SERIES 290-4316, summertracks.com • FR (6/17), 7pm - The Firecracker Jazz Band, jazz. Free. Held at Rogers Park, 55 W. Howard St., Tryon TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard, 884-3151 • FR (6/17), 7:30pm – Tellico, Appalachian/folk/bluegrass. Free.

THEATER ANAM CARA THEATRE 545-3861, anamcaratheatre.com • THURSDAY & FRIDAY (6/16) through (6/17), 8pm - And Everything Nice: A Purity Anti-Manifesto for the Stage. $18/$15 advance. Held at Toy Boat Community Art Space, 101 Fairview Road Suite B ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/26) - La Cage Aux Folles, musical. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2:30pm. $15-$25.. BREVARD LITTLE THEATRE 55 E. Jordan St., Brevard, 8842587, brevardlittletheatre.com • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/19) - The Odd Couple. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 3pm. $16/$11 students. BUNCOMBE CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY ALIVE FESTIVAL greenvillechautauqua.org/ June-Festival/buncombe_chautauqua • MO (6/20) through TH (6/23), 7pm - Performance festival with one character portrayed each night: Mark Twain, Amelia Earhart, Matthew Henson and Werher von Braun. $5 each night. Held at A-B Technical Community College, Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/ library • TU (6/21), 6:30pm - WCU Roadworks present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), comedy. Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road CARL SANDBURG HOME 1928 Little River Road, Flat Rock, 693-4178, nps.gov/carl • WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS (6/15) through (8/12), 10:15am - Spink, Skabootch and Swipes in Rutabaga Country, performed by Flat Rock Playhouse Apprentice Company. Free. • THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS (6/16) through (8/13), 10:15am - Rootabaga Express, performed by Flat Rock Playhouse Apprentice Company. Free. DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 275-2093, differentstrokespac.org • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/18), 7:30pm - The Mountaintop, by Katori Hall, directed by Steph Hickling Beckman. $21/$18 advance. Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE 2661 Highway 225, Flat Rock, 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS (6/16) until (7/9) - The Music Man, musical. Wed. & Thurs.: 7:30pm. Fri. & Sat.: 8pm. Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. $15-$40. MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS (6/3) through (7/2), 7:30pm - Much Ado About Nothing. $15. Held at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St. PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, 6824285, parkwayplayhouse.com • FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS (6/4) until (6/18), 7:30pm - The Ballad of Frankie Silver. $20/$18 seniors and students/$10 children. STREET CREATURE’S PUPPET PLAYHOUSE 37 E Larchmont Road • THURSDAYS through (6/30), 7-9pm Improv comedy class incorporating puppets. All levels. $10. THE MAGNETIC THEATRE 375 Depot St., 279-4155 • THURSDAY through SATURDAY (6/2) until (6/25), 7:30pm - “Brief Encounters: New Magnetic Voices,” one-act plays. $24/$21 advance. THEATER AT UNCA 251-6610, drama.unca.edu • SU (6/19), 2pm - Appalachian Summer Theater Series: Ivy Rowe. Free. Held at the Reuter Center. TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 859-8322, tryonarts.org • TU (6/14) through FR (6/17), 1-3:30pm & TU (6/21) through FR (6/24), 7-9:30pm - Class series to learn the basics of technical event production. Ages 14 and up. Registration required: jimm@tryonarts.org. Free to attend.

G AL L E RY D I RE CTORY AMERICAN FOLK ART AND FRAMING 64 Biltmore Ave., 281-2134, amerifolk.com • Through TH (6/30) - The Color Red, exhibition of works by Michael Banks, Ellie Ali, and James A. Snipe.

GROVEWOOD GALLERY 111 Grovewood Road, 253-7651, grovewood.com • Through SU (8/28) - Grovewood Rocks! exhibition of artisan made rocking chairs by 11 American woodworkers.

ART AT UNCA art.unca.edu • Through TH (7/28) - Celebrate Brittany! Exhibit of cultural and historic photos from Celtic Brittany by Jan Zollars. Reception: Monday, June 20, 6pm. Held in the Blowers Gallery at Ramsey Library.

HAEN GALLERY BREVARD 200 King St., Brevard, 883-3268, haengallery.com/brevard • Through TH (6/30) Remembering Lew Wallace, exhibition of watercolor paintings of waterfalls of the late Lew Wallace.

ART AT WCU 227-3591, fineartmuseum.wcu.edu Held in the Bardo Fine Arts Center unless otherwise noted. • Through (6/30) - Vision and Vistas: Great Smoky Mountains, exhibition of images of the Great Smoky Mountains that helped inspire the creation of the national park.

HICKORY MUSEUM OF ART 243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, 327-8576 • Through SU (8/21) - On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings from the Mountains to the Sea, statewide juried pastel exhibition. • Through SU (7/24) - Memories of Appalachia: Paintings by Arlee Mains. Reception: Thursday, June 23, 6-7:30pm.

ARTWORKS 27 S. Broad St., Brevard, 5531063, artworksbrevardnc.com • Through (6/30) - Sunshine, exhibition of the paintings of Sarah Sneeden. Reception: Friday, June 22, 5-8pm. ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 1 Page Ave., 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through SA (6/25) Antecedents, exhibition of photography assemblage by Jenny Bowen. • Through SA (6/25) - A thing re | sembling a win • dow, exhibition curated by Dawn Roe. ASHEVILLE BOOKWORKS 428 1/2 Haywood Road, 2558444, ashevillebookworks.com • Through SA (6/25), - The Risograph Museum, exhibition of risograph prints from around the world. ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART 82 Patton Ave., 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com • Through TH (6/30) Surrendering to Mystery, exhibition of the abstract art of Reda Kay. BASCOM CENTER FOR THE ARTS 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, 526-4949, thebascom.org • Through SU (9/18) - Of Land & Spirit: Cherokee Art Today, exhibition of Eastern Cherokee art curated by Anna Fariello.

MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 90 S. Main St., Marshall, 6491301, madisoncountyarts.com • Through FR (7/29) - New Ink, exhibition of new prints by members of Asheville Printmakers and invited artists. MORA CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY 9 Walnut St., 575-2294, moracollection.com • Through TH (6/30) - Exhibition of the jewelry of Joanna Goldberg. N.C. ARBORETUM 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 665-2492, ncarboretum.org • Through MO (9/5) - The Magic of Western North Carolina, exhibit of the watercolors of James Scott Morrison. ODYSSEY COOPERATIVE ART GALLERY 238 Clingman Ave., 285-9700, facebook.com/odysseycoopgallery • Through TH (6/30) - Exhibition of the ceramic art of Ginger Graziano and Diana Gillispie. PINK DOG CREATIVE 342 Depot St., pinkdog-creative.com • Through TH (6/30) Perceptions the Black Male: images of Dignity, exhibition of the paintings of Joseph Pearson. SATELLITE GALLERY 55 Broadway St., 305-2225, thesatellitegallery.com

• Through SU (6/26) - A Memory Rewound, crocheted VHS art installation by Sally Garner. SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY 117 Cherry St., Black Mountain, 669-5107, sevensistersgallery.com • Through SU (8/28) - Exhibition of paintings by Billy Edd Wheeler. SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY 822 Locust St. Suite 100, Hendersonville, 684-1235 • Through (7/31) - Intrinsic Flow, exhibition of paintings from three local artists. RED HOUSE STUDIO & GALLERY 10 W. State St., Black Mountain • Through SU (7/17) - Americana, Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League member exhibition. THE VILLAGE POTTERS 191 Lyman St. #180, 253-2424, thevillagepotters.com • Through SA (7/16) Apprentices: The Next Generation, exhibition of the pottery work of apprentices Sarah Thurmond, Jenay Martin, Hannah McGehee and Tori DiPietro. TOE RIVER ARTS COUNCIL 765-0520, toeriverarts.org • SA (6/18) through SA (7/9) - 8“ x 8”, exhibition of 8“ x 8” paintings created by local artists and students. Proceeds from sales benefit TRAC. Held at Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, 8842787, tcarts.org • Through MO (6/20) Celebration of Waterfalls, exhibition. UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, 859-2828, upstairsartspace.org • Through (7/29) - Clay Four Ways, Basketry, and Drawing Marathon, exhibitions. Opening reception: Saturday, June 18, 6pm. WCQS 73 Broadway, 10-4800, wcqs.org • Through SU (7/31) - Exhibition of the paintings of Laura John Contact the galleries for admission hours and fees.

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JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

CLUBLAND BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Bluegrass Jam w/ The Big Deal Band, 8pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk), 7pm

5 WALNUT WINE BAR Oh, Jeremiah (singer-songwriter duo), 5pm Les Amis (African folk music), 8pm

CLUB ELEVEN ON GROVE Jason Decristofaro Quartet (jazz, chamber music, world music), 8:30pm

550 TAVERN & GRILLE Bike Night, 6pm karaoke, 9pm

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Station Underground (reggae), 8pm

ALTAMONT THEATRE Noble Kava pop-up bar & poetry open mic w/ Caleb Beissert, 8pm

DOUBLE CROWN Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10pm

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Sunshine Jones (electronic), 5pm

ELAINE’S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9pm

BARLEY’S TAPROOM Dr. Brown’s Team Trivia, 8:30pm

FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Max Gross Weight (rock), 9pm

BEN’S TUNE-UP Honky Tonk Wednesdays, 7pm

FORKS OF THE RIVER TAPROOM Acoustic Porch Jam w/ Cody Siniard (country), 6pm

BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Play to Win game night, 7:30pm

FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Porcelain (indie, acoustic), 6pm

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Open mic, 7pm

GOOD STUFF Caveman Dave (Americana, folk, children’s music), 6:30pm

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Open mic w/ Riyen Roots, 8pm

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Fishbone w/ Baby Baby (alt-rock, funk, punk), 8pm

DARK CITY DELI Pool Tournament, 7:30pm DOUBLE CROWN Honky-Tonk, Cajun, and Western w/ DJ Brody Hunt, 10pm FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Bill Price (folk), 9pm FUNKATORIUM John Hartford Jam (folk, bluegrass), 6:30pm GOOD STUFF Jim Hampton & friends perform “Eclectic Country” (jam), 7pm GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Robbie Fulks w/ Brian McGee (alt-country, bluegrass, singer-songwriter), 8pm GRIND CAFE Trivia night, 7pm HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul), 5:30pm ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Joshua Fialkoff (barrelhouse blues, swing), 7pm An evening w/ Sarah Clanton & The Blue Eyed Bettys (Americana, folk, pop), 8:30pm JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Old-time session, 5pm LAZY DIAMOND Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10pm LEX 18 1929 Thomas Wolfe Scandal Mystery Dinner Theater (ticketed event), 6:30pm LOBSTER TRAP Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet), 6:30pm

THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10pm

ORANGE PEEL Kottonmouth Kings w/ AxelNotHuman & Radio Rell (psychedelic, hip hop, rock), 8pm

THE SOUTHERN Disclaimer Comedy open mic, 9pm

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Findog (bluegrass, Americana), 6pm ROOM IX Fuego: Latin night, 9pm SCULLY’S Sons of Ralph (bluegrass), 6pm SLY GROG LOUNGE Sound Station open mic (musicians of all backgrounds & skills), 7:30pm Cards Against Humanity Game Night, 10pm SOL BAR NEW MOUNTAIN ADBC presents Axiom Wednesdays (drum ’n’ bass), 9pm

THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Michael Jefry Stevens SEPTET (jazz), 7:30pm

O.HENRY’S/THE UNDERGROUND “Take the Cake” Karaoke, 10pm ODDITORIUM Horseflesh, Maharaja, Crook & Six Six Dix (metal), 9pm OFF THE WAGON Piano show, 9pm OLIVE OR TWIST Swing dance lesson w/ Bobby Wood, 7:30pm 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock), 8pm

JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

ONE WORLD BREWING Billy Litz (multi-instrumentalist), 8pm

TALLGARY’S AT FOUR COLLEGE Open mic & jam, 7pm Wu-Wednesdays (’90s hip-hop experience), 9pm

NOBLE KAVA Open mic w/ Caleb Beissert, 9pm

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT: Lexington, Kentucky alt-rock group All The Little Pieces have made the most of their time since forming in 2011. Fronted by 15-year-old musician, actress and writer Rhyan Sinclair, the country & jazz-tinged rockers have released two albums, garnered the “Best Rock Band of 2015” Lexington Music Award and recently performed for 40,000 people at Charleston, S.C.’s Cooper River Bridge Run. ATLP makes its first journey to Asheville Sunday, June 19 for a 4 p.m. afternoon set at Wicked Weed Brewing.

STRAIGHTAWAY CAFE Zuzu Welsh (blues, rock), 6pm

MOUNTAIN MOJO COFFEEHOUSE Open mic, 6:30pm

ONE STOP DELI & BAR Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7pm

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Community night w/ OUR Voice (benefit), 4pm

THE JOINT NEXT DOOR Bluegrass jam, 8pm THE MILLROOM Flamenco nights w/ Juan Benavides Group, 9pm

TIMO’S HOUSE “Hump Day Mixers” w/ DJ Devin Balsam (R&B, hiphop), 10pm TOWN PUMP Open mic w/ Billy Presnell, 10pm TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR Acoustic jam w/ Kevin Scanlon & Andrew Brophy (bluegrass, old-time, Americana), 6pm TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Blues & soul jam w/ Al Coffee & Da Grind, 8:30pm WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Wednesday Waltz, 7pm WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Paint Night, 6pm Skinny Wednesdays w/ J Luke, 6:30pm

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Pleasure Chest (blues, rock, soul), 8pm ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY Searra Jade (Americana), 9pm

ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Laid Back Thursdays w/ Ram & friends (jazz, reggae, funk), 6:30pm An evening w/ Kira Small (R&B, urban, singersongwriter), 7pm JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Bluegrass jam, 7pm LAZY DIAMOND Heavy Night w/ DJ Butch, 10pm LEX 18 Ray Biscoglia Duo (jazz standards), 7pm LOBSTER TRAP Hank Bones (“The man of 1,000 songs”), 6:30pm LOOKOUT BREWERY Tim & Son (Americana), 6:30pm MARKET PLACE Ben Hovey (dub jazz, beats), 7pm NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/AMPHITHEATER Emancipator Ensemble w/ Marvel Years & Marley Carroll (electronic), 8pm O.HENRY’S/THE UNDERGROUND Game Night, 9pm Drag Show, 12:30am ODDITORIUM Pallor w/ The Dying Sun & Coffin Torture (metal), 9pm OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9pm OLE SHAKEY’S Phantom Pantone (electronic), 10pm OLIVE OR TWIST Live Piano, 8pm ONE STOP DELI & BAR Streaming Thursdays (live concert showings), 6pm Canyon Collected (bluegrass), 10pm ONE WORLD BREWING The Whiskey Glass Duo (upright bass & fiddle), 7pm

THE MOCKING CROW Open Mic, 8pm

ALTAMONT THEATRE An evening w/ Reasonably Priced Babies (improv comedy), 8pm

THE MOTHLIGHT Frazey Ford (soul), 9pm

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Deloused (Mars Volta tribute), 9pm

PACK’S TAVERN Hope Griffin Duo (acoustic folk), 8pm

THE PHOENIX Jazz night, 8pm

BARLEY’S TAPROOM AMC Jazz Jam, 9pm

PULP Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic, 9pm

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JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

Wed •June 15

Dinner Menu till 10pm Late Night Menu till

Woody Wood @ 5:30pm

Thu •June 16

Tues-Sun 5pm–12am

12am

Full Bar

CL U B L A N D PURPLE ONION CAFE Chris Padgett (indie, funk, rock), 8pm

Community Night feat. Our Voice

ROOM IX Throwback Thursdays (all vinyl set), 9pm

Fri•June 17

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Billy Litz (Americana, singer-songwriter), 7pm

Delta Moon @ 7pm

COMING SOON

Sat•June 18

WED 6/15

Allen Thompson Band @ 7pm

5-9 PM – ALL YOU CAN EAT SNOW CRAB LEGS : $35 MUSIC BY WEST END TRIO ON THE PATIO

7:00PM IN THE LOUNGE WITH JOSHUA FIALKOFF

Sun•June 19

(BARRELHOUSE BLUES, TRADITIONAL SWING, & STRIDE)

Reggae Sunday hosted by Dennis Berndt of Chalwa @ 1pm

8:30 PM – AN EVENING WITH

SARAH CLANTON AND THE BLUE EYED BETTYS THU 6/16

6:30-8:30 PM – LAID BACK THURSDAYS WITH RAM & FRIENDS

Tue• June 21

7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH KIRA SMALL

Team Trivia with Dr. Brown @ 6pm

TUESDAY BLUEGRASS

SESSIONS HOSTED BY

THE JAKOB’S FERRY STRAGGLERS WED 6/22

5-9 PM – ALL YOU CAN EAT SNOW CRAB LEGS : $35 MUSIC BY WEST END TRIO ON THE PATIO

TODD CECIL & FRIENDS

TUE 6.21

ST. CINDER

FRI 6.24

9PM FREE (Donations Encouraged)

7:00PM JAMIE LAVAL SUMMER SOLSTICE 8:30 PM JESSE

TERRY AND ABBIE GARDNER THU 6/23 7:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH

ACOUSTIC EIDOLON 9:00 PM – TINSLEY ELLIS

JAKOB FERRY STRAGGLERS w/ LESTER FRICKS & STRING BEINGS

252.5445 • jackofthewood.com

JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

TIMO’S HOUSE Thursday Request Live w/ Franco Nino, 9pm TOWN PUMP 4thQtr (rock), 9pm TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR Open Cajun & swing jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Jesse Barry & The Jam (blues, soul), 9pm TWISTED LAUREL Karaoke, 8pm WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Carlos Funk (blues), 7:30pm WILD WING CAFE Jeff & Justin (rock, dance, DJ), 8:30pm

SUN 6/26 5:30 PM – AN EVENING WITH

WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Grand Theft Audio (R&B, rock, country), 6pm DJ dance party, 9:30pm

Every Tuesday

WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL Andy Ferrel (Americana, folk), 8pm

THE BUMPER JACKSONS 7:30pm–midnite

BLUEGRASS SESSIONS

8PM $5 OPEN MON-THURS AT 3 • FRI-SUN AT NOON SUNDAY Celtic Irish session 5pm til ? MONDAY Quizzo! 7-9pm • WEDNESDAY Old Time Jam 6pm THURSDAY Bluegrass Jam • 7pm

95 PATTON at COXE • Downtown Asheville

THE PHOENIX Mike Sweet (acoustic rock covers), 8pm

FRI 6/24 9:00 PM – AN EVENING WITH

WISEWATER AND THE SNYDER FAMILY

RAGTIME, FOLK, VAGABOND SWING 9PM $5

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Acoustic Swing, 7pm

CORK & KEG The Old Chevrolette Set (classic country), 8:30pm

7:30PM

MON 6.20

TALLGARY’S AT FOUR COLLEGE Open jam night w/ Jonathan Santos, 7pm

THE MOTHLIGHT The Moth: True Stories Told Live (storytelling), 7:30pm

TUE 6/21

9PM $5

BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Billy Litz (folk, rock), 8pm

SAT 6/18

JOSH GOFORTH: CD RELEASE “GOOD MACHINE”

BRYAN MARSHALL & THE PAYDAY KNIGHTS HONKY TONK BAND

SPRING CREEK TAVERN Open Mic, 6pm

CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Findog (bluegrass), 6pm

8:30 PM – DAVID HOLT AND

SAT 6.18

BEN’S TUNE-UP Woody Wood & the Asheville Family Band (acoustic, folk, rock), 7pm

THE IMPERIAL LIFE The Roaring Lions (jazz), 7pm

7:00 PM – FORLORN STRANGERS

7PM $5

ATHENA’S CLUB Dave Blair (folk, funk, acoustic), 7pm DJ Shy Guy, 10pm

7-9PM – THE MAGGIE VALLEY BAND

MUSIC ON THE PATIO

EARLY SHOW by CANYON COLLECTED

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Sunshine Jones w/ Earthtone Sound System (electronic), 9pm

THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Open mic night, 7:30pm

FRI 6/17

THE FREEWAY REVIVAL w/ THE FLATLAND TOURISTS

SLY GROG LOUNGE The Damn Duo w/ Livingdog (rock), 9pm

ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY Jeff Thompson (jazz, soul), 9:30pm

BOILER ROOM First Annual Ponkinhead Party w/ DJ Superman, 10pm

(APPALACHIAN AMERICANA) Free

FRI 6.17

SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 5 WALNUT WINE BAR The Blood Gypsies (gypsy blues), 9pm

743 HAYWOOD RD 828-575-2737 ISISASHEVILLE.COM

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550 TAVERN & GRILLE ZuZu Welsh (blues, rock), 9pm

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Hunter Grigg (singersongwriter, folk), 8pm DOUBLE CROWN DJ Greg Cartwright (garage & soul obscurities), 10pm ELAINE’S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9pm FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB The Digs (funk, jazz), 10pm FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Padenrich Station (folk), 6pm GOOD STUFF Pierce Edens & Porcelain (Americana, indie, folk), 8pm GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Tony Joe White w/ Al Scorch (rock), 8pm HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Delta Moon (blues), 7pm JACK OF THE WOOD PUB The Freeway Revival w/ The Flatland Tourists & Canyon Collected (Americana, rock, singersongwriter), 7pm JERUSALEM GARDEN Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7pm LAZY DIAMOND Totes Dope Tite Sick Jams w/ (ya boy) DJ Hot Noodle, 10pm LEX 18 Kid Dutch & Andrew J. Fletcher (1920s hot jazz), 7:30pm

LOBSTER TRAP Calico Moon (Americana), 6:30pm

THE SOCIAL Steve Moseley (acoustic), 6pm

LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE Jason Whitaker (acoustic rock), 6pm

THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Rooftop Dance Party with DJ Phantom Pantone (electronic), 10pm

MARKET PLACE The Sean Mason Trio (groove, jazz, funk), 7pm O.HENRY’S/THE UNDERGROUND Drag Show, 12:30am ODDITORIUM Asheville Metal & Cosplay Fest, 9pm OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9pm OLIVE OR TWIST Westsound (Motown, soul), 8pm ONE STOP DELI & BAR Free Dead Fridays w/ members of Phuncle Sam (jam), 5pm Soul Mechanic (rock, blues), 10pm

TIGER MOUNTAIN Dark dance rituals w/ DJ Cliffypoo, 10pm TIMO’S HOUSE Disc-Oh Dave (electronic), 9pm TOWN PUMP Honey & Houston (Americana harmony), 9pm TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Bygone Blues w/ Peggy Ratusz & Aaron Price, 7pm Jim Arrendell & The Cheap Suits (soul, funk, dance), 10pm TWISTED LAUREL Phantom Pantone (electronic), 11pm

ONE WORLD BREWING The Dirty Soul Revival (bluesy Southern rock), 10pm

WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Cabaret Jazz: Wendy Jones and Friends, 8pm

ORANGE PEEL Local Punk Showcase w/ The Go-Devils, SÄWZÄW & Odd Squad, 9pm

WILD WING CAFE Born Broke (rock), 9pm

PACK’S TAVERN DJ MoTo (dance hits, pop), 9:30pm PISGAH BREWING COMPANY The Congress (rock, indie), 9pm ROGERS PARK The Firecracker Jazz Band, 7pm SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Sean Bendula (singersongwriter), 7:30pm SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm SCULLY’S DJ, 10pm SOL BAR NEW MOUNTAIN SOL Vibes (electronica showcase), 10pm SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY Taylor Moore Band (rock, blues), 8pm STRAIGHTAWAY CAFE Humming Tree Band, 6pm THE ADMIRAL Hip-hop dance party w/ DJ Warf, 11pm

WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Olivia Lane (country, rock, singer-songwriter), 9:30pm WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL Ben Hovey (live souljazztronica), 8pm ZAMBRA Zambra Jazz Trio, 8pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 5 WALNUT WINE BAR James Hammel (jazz), 6pm Jeff Thompson’s Hot Threesome (eclectic, jazz, rock), 9pm 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Tony Mozz (elektrojazz), 9pm ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY Masarie Gang (Americana), 9:30pm ALTAMONT THEATRE Master Workshop w/ Mark O’Conner (bluegrass), 12pm An Evening w/ Mark & Maggie O’Connor (Americana, bluegrass), 8pm

THE MOCKING CROW Karaoke, 9pm

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Make America Dance Again w/ Justin Aswell (dance music), 9pm

THE MOTHLIGHT Minsk w/ Bloodiest & Niah (metal, post, doom), 9:30pm

ATHENA’S CLUB Michael Kelley Hunter (blues), 6:30pm DJ Shy Guy, 10pm

THE PHOENIX Shotgun Gypsies (rock, Americana), 9pm

BEN’S TUNE-UP Gypsy Guitars (acoustic, Gypsy-jazz), 3pm

Savannah Smith (southern soul), 8pm BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Todd Cecil & Back South (country, blues), 9pm BLUE RIDGE TAPROOM HELIOS Festival w/ HugLife, Of The Trees, Live Animals, illanthropy, tsimba, Dopethrown, Ives & more (electronic), 8pm BOILER ROOM Vibrant Troubadours, The Spiral & Clouds of Reason (rock), 9pm BYWATER Colonel Bruce Hampton (rock, jazz fusion), 9pm CORK & KEG Old Time Jam, 7:30pm CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Riyen Roots (blues), 8pm

NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/ AMPHITHEATER HELIOS Festival w/ HugLife, Of The Trees, Live Animals, illanthropy, tsimba, Dopethrown, Ives & more, 8pm ODDITORIUM Shadow Show, ExWhy & Sentiments (rock), 9pm OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9pm OLIVE OR TWIST 42nd Street Band (big band jazz), 8pm Dance party (hip-hop, rap), 11pm ONE STOP DELI & BAR The Strange Heat w/ Agori Tribe (jam, disco, funk), 10pm

DOUBLE CROWN Pitter Platter w/ DJ Big Smidge, 10pm

ORANGE PEEL Gregory Alan Isakov & The Ghost Orchestra w/ Andrea Gibson (folk, indie), 8pm

ELAINE’S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9pm

OSKAR BLUES BREWERY The Mug (blues), 2pm

FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Murmuration (funk), 10pm

PACK’S TAVERN The Big Deal Band (blues, covers), 9:30pm

FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Stephan Evans & The True Grits (indie), 6pm

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Veg-Out: A Bounty & Soul Benefit (tasting & fundraiser), 3pm Malcolm Holcombe WSG & Beth McKee (singersongwriter, fundraiser for Bounty & Soul), 9pm

GOOD STUFF Morktra (rock, metal, acoustic), 9pm GREEN ROOM CAFE & COFFEEHOUSE The Bluesy Duo, 5:30pm GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Ben Phan & The Soul Symphony (indie, folk, benefit for AVL Community Yoga), 8pm HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Allen Thompson Band (folk, rock, Americana), 7pm ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Forlorn Strangers (Americana, bluegrass, old-time), 7pm David Holt & Josh Goforth CD release (bluegrass, old-time), 8:30pm JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Bryan Marshall & The Payday Knights (honkytonk), 9pm JERUSALEM GARDEN Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7pm LAZY DIAMOND Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain, 10pm LEX 18 One Leg Up Duo (Parisianstyle Gypsy swing), 7pm LOBSTER TRAP Sean Mason Trio (jazz), 6:30pm MARKET PLACE DJs (funk, R&B), 7pm

PURPLE ONION CAFE Gigi Dover & Big Love (gypsy soul), 8pm ROOM IX Open dance night, 9pm SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Yoga with Cats, 10am Chris Jamison Trio (Americana), 7:30pm SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm SCULLY’S DJ, 10pm SLY GROG LOUNGE Momma Molasses (altcountry, blues, folk), 9pm SOL BAR NEW MOUNTAIN HELIOS Festival w/ HugLife, Of The Trees, Live Animals, illanthropy, tsimba, Dopethrown, Ives & more (electronic), 8pm SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY Fin Dog (bluegrass), 8pm THE ADMIRAL Soul night w/ DJ Dr. Filth, 11pm

THE PHOENIX Blown Glass (Americana), 9pm TIMO’S HOUSE Random Movement w/ Guests (electronic), 9pm

CORK & KEG Vollie McKenzie (jazz, blues, country), 3pm 9th Street Stompers (swing, Gypsy jazz, rockabilly), 7pm

TOWN PUMP Crooked Railroad (outlaw country, blues ’n roll), 9pm

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Andy Ferrell (Americana, singer-songwriter, folk), 2pm

TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR Justin Watt Trio (jazz), 8pm

DOUBLE CROWN Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 9pm

TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES The King Zeros (blues), 7:30pm The Michael Blythe Conspiracy (blues, dance, funk), 10pm

GOOD STUFF Hearts Gone South w/ Ashley Neil Henry (country, honky-tonk), 5pm

TWISTED LAUREL Indoor & Outdoor Dance Party w/ DJ Phantome Pantone (electronic), 10pm WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN David Childers (singersongwriter), 8pm WILD WING CAFE Karaoke, 9pm WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Iggy Radio (one man band), 9pm WXYZ LOUNGE AT ALOFT HOTEL Calvin Get Down (funk, jazz), 8pm ZAMBRA Zambra Jazz Trio, 8pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Pamela Jones Trio (jazz), 7pm ALTAMONT THEATRE The DuPont Brothers w/ Indigo De Souza (indiefolk), 8pm BARLEY’S TAPROOM Skylark (jazz), 7:30pm BEN’S TUNE-UP Sunday Funday DJ set, 2pm Reggae night w/ Dub Kartel, 8pm BHRAMARI BREWHOUSE Sunday brunch w/ live music, 11am BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ James Hammel & Friends, 11:30am BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Larry Dolamore (acoustic), 7pm

THE MOCKING CROW Live music, 8pm

BYWATER Cornmeal Waltz w/ Robert Greer (classic country, bluegrass), 6pm

THE MOTHLIGHT Sankofa Electrofolk w/ Coconut Cake (world music, folk), 9pm

CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Pleasure Chest (rock ’n’ roll), 6pm

TAVERN

6pm EARLY SHOW FREE

JUN

LIVE MUSIC... NEVER A COVER

WED JUN

9 THU

THU. 6/16 Hope Griffin Duo

JUN

10 FRI

(acoustic folk)

(dance hits, pop)

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Reggae Sunday w/ Dennis “Chalwa” Berndt, 1pm

SAT. 6/18 The Big Deal Band

FRI. 6/17 DJ MoTo

NOAH STIDDHAM AND JOHN SCHUTTE Bluegrass/Americana 8:00 PM

11 SAT

Indie Folk 8:00 PM

YESS-I

FREE

Reggae/Dub FREE

THE BOBBY MILLER AND VIRGINIA DARE DEVILS Bluegrass/Americana

JUN

12 SUN

(bluegrass, popular covers)

6pm EARLY SHOW FREE

TRAVERS JAM Open Jam

Coming up 6/17

20 S. SPRUCE ST. • 225.6944 PACKSTAVERN.COM

FREE

LORD HURON 8:00 PM

JUN

LAZY DIAMOND Tiki Night w/ DJ Lance (Hawaiian, surf, exotica), 10pm LEX 18 Feast of Thrones Costumed Revelry & Viewing (ticketed event), 6:30pm

Brewing Company

Eclectic Menu • Over 30 Taps • Patio 13 TV’s • Sports Room • 110” Projector Event Space • Shufﬂeboard Open 7 Days 11am - Late Night

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Billy Strings w/ Justin Osborne (folk, bluegrass), 8pm

JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Irish session, 5pm

Brewing Company

DOWNTOWN ON THE PARK

THE CONGRESS

M-W: 4pm-9pm TH-F: 2pm-9pm* Mon-Wed: 4pm – 9pm* SA: 12pm-9pm* SU: 2pm-9pm* Thurs & Fri: 2pm – 10pm* *Nights live music may–go later Sat: 12pm w/ – 10pm* Sun: 1pm 9pm* *Taproom open later on nights with music. Brewery Tours: Saturdays @ 3:15pm

LOBSTER TRAP Hunnilicious (Americana, country, pop), 6:30pm LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE Jon Corbin & Hank Bones (jazz, swing, blues), 12pm MAGGIE VALLEY FESTIVAL GROUNDS Lonesome River Band (bluegrass), 2pm ODDITORIUM Anti-HB2 Show w/ Live Punk/Metal Music, 9pm OFF THE WAGON Piano show, 9pm OLIVE OR TWIST Zen Cats (blues), 6pm ONE STOP DELI & BAR Bluegrass brunch w/ Woody Wood, 11am Sundays w/ Bill & Friends (Grateful Dead tribute, acoustic), 5pm OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Born Broke (country, rock), 2pm PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Sunday Travers Jam (open jam), 5pm SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Suds and Studs: Yoga for Men, 10:15am Carolina Catskins (ragtime, Appalachian swing), 3pm SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10pm

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JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

CL U B L A N D

FRI

Thu

wed

Tue

SuN

SAT

FRI

SLY GROG LOUNGE Sunday Open Mic (open to poets, comedians & musicians), 7:30pm SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY BlueSunday w/ Garry Segal & special guests (blues), 5pm

6/17 6/18 6/19

STRAIGHTAWAY CAFE Barstool Sailors, 1pm Laura Blackley (roots, soul, indie), 5pm TALLGARY’S AT FOUR COLLEGE Jason Brazzel (acoustic), 6pm

6/21

THE IMPERIAL LIFE Ultra Lounge Listening Party w/ projections DJ Phantone Pantone, 10pm

6/22 6/23

THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN Lou Mowad (classical guitar), 10am Bob Zullo (pop, rock, blues), 7pm THE PHOENIX Moonshine Babies (Americana, roots), 12pm

6/24

THE SOCIAL Get Vocal Karaoke, 9:30pm THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Jazz Brunch w/ Katie Kasben, 12:30pm THE SOUTHERN Yacht Rock Brunch w/ DJ Kipper, 12pm TIMO’S HOUSE Bring Your Own Vinyl (open decks), 8pm TOWN PUMP Zac Parks (acoustic), 9pm

6/15 Wed frazey ford

WEDGE BREWING CO. Vollie McKenzie & Hank Bones (acoustic jazz-swing), 6pm

w/ lilli jean

6/16 thu the moth:

true stories told live

minsk w/ bloodiest, niah 6/18 sat World dance party! 6/17

fri

w/ sankofa electrofolk & coconut cake

6/20

mon

free! w/ mary lattimore, wnc string ensemble, rosali

tue

6/21

free monday!

fine animal

w/ via, wyla

6/22 wed a fi lm in color

w/ fogwalker, morbids

6/23

thu

the long distance relationship

North Carolina’s First Cider Bar Family Owned & Operated Seasonal, craft-made hard ciders and tasting-room delights from local farmers & artisans.

Soak up the sun in our greenspace, swing in the hammocks and enjoy the huge deck!

w/ dinola, fifty year flood

6/24 fri the moon & you (cd release show!)

6/25 sat all

go west

free!

Details for all shows can be found at

themothlight.com

JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2016

210 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC 28806

(828)744-5151

www.urbanorchardcider.com

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WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Ian Ridenhour and Friends (rock), 7pm WICKED WEED All The Little Pieces (rock), 4pm WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Sunday Funday w/ Crocs Duo, 5pm

MONDAY, JUNE 20

BYWATER Open mic w/ Rick Cooper, 8pm CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Musicians in the Round w/ Jon Edwards, 6pm COURTYARD GALLERY Open mic (music, poetry, comedy, etc.), 8pm CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Trivia, 7pm DARK CITY DELI Trivia Night, 7:30pm DOUBLE CROWN Country Karaoke, 10pm GOOD STUFF Open mic w/ Laura Thurston, 7pm GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Contra dance (lessons, 7:30pm), 8pm JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Quizzo, 7pm Todd Cecil & friends (Americana, blues), 9pm LEXINGTON AVE BREWERY (LAB) Kipper’s “Totally Rad” Trivia night, 8pm LOBSTER TRAP Bobby Miller & Friends (bluegrass), 6:30pm O.HENRY’S/THE UNDERGROUND Geeks Who Drink trivia, 7pm ODDITORIUM Book of Wyrms, Covenator, Fogwalker & The Dying Sun (metal), 9pm ONE WORLD BREWING Beats & Brews w/ DJ Whistleblower, 8pm ORANGE PEEL Summer movie series: Dirty Dancing, 8pm OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Mountain Music Mondays (open jam), 6pm SOVEREIGN REMEDIES Stevie Lee Combs (acoustic), 8pm THE MOTHLIGHT Mary Lattimore w/ WNC String Ensemble & Rosali (harpist, experimental), 9pm

Phantom Pantone (industrial electronic), 9pm URBAN ORCHARD Old-time music, 7pm WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Jay Brown and Bob Hinkle (multi-genre), 7pm

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 5 WALNUT WINE BAR The John Henrys (hot jazz), 8pm

MARKET PLACE The Rat Alley Cats (jazz, Latin, swing), 7pm ODDITORIUM Odd comedy night, 9pm

ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY Open mic w/ Chris O’Neill featuring Micah Scott (Americana), 8:30pm

OLIVE OR TWIST Tuesday Night Blues Dance w/ The Remedy (dance lesson at 8), 8:30pm

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Tuesday Night Funk Jam, 11pm BACK YARD BAR Open mic & jam w/ Robert Swain, 8pm BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. Round Robin acoustic open mic, 7pm BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Trivia, 7pm BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk), 7pm BLUE RIDGE TAPROOM Tuesday Tease w/ Deb Au Nare (burlesque), 8pm BUFFALO NICKEL Trivia, 7pm CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Reverend Finster (R.E.M. covers), 6:30pm CORK & KEG Old Time Jam, 5pm CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Matt Walsh (blues), 6pm DARK CITY DELI Ping Pong Tournament, 6pm DOUBLE CROWN Honky-Tonk, Cajun, and Western w/ DJ Brody Hunt, 10pm GOOD STUFF Old time-y night, 6:30pm

5 WALNUT WINE BAR Siamese Jazz Club (soul, R&B, jazz), 8pm

THE PHOENIX Jamison Adams (Americana), 8pm

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Positive Force: More than a witness (film screening), 8pm

550 TAVERN & GRILLE Cornhole, 5pm

THE VALLEY MUSIC & COOKHOUSE Monday Pickin’ Parlour (open jam, open mic), 8pm

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Dr. Brown’s Team Trivia, 6pm

TIGER MOUNTAIN Service industry night (rock ’n’ roll), 9pm

IRON HORSE STATION Open mic, 6pm

TIMO’S HOUSE Movie night, 7pm

ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Tuesday bluegrass sessions, 7:30pm

TWISTED LAUREL

LOBSTER TRAP Jay Brown (acoustic-folk, singer-songwriter), 6:30pm

OFF THE WAGON Rock ’n’ roll bingo, 8pm

185 KING STREET Open mic night, 7pm

BHRAMARI BREWHOUSE Mexi Monday (jazz, world music), 5pm

LEX 18 Bob Strain & Bill Fouty (jazz ballads & standards), 7pm

550 TAVERN & GRILLE Mountain Shag, 6pm

THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN Bob Zullo (pop, rock, blues), 7pm

ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY Old-time jam w/ Mitch McConnell, 6:30pm

LAZY DIAMOND Classic Rock ’n Roll Karaoke, 10pm

ONE STOP DELI & BAR Turntable Tuesdays (DJs & vinyl), 10pm ONE WORLD BREWING Trivia w/ Gil, 6pm PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Bruce Hornsby & Ricky Skaggs w/ Kentucky Thunder (legends of bluegrass), 7:30pm SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Team trivia & tacos, 7pm SLY GROG LOUNGE Mr. Clock w/ Disco Goddess (EDM), 9pm TALLGARY’S AT FOUR COLLEGE Jam night, 9pm THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Jazz-n-Justice Tuesday w/ Russ Wilson & the Wrong Crowd (hot jazz, ragtime, hokum), 7:30pm THE MOTHLIGHT Fine Animal w/ VIA & Wyla (indie, dream pop, chill wave), 9pm THE PHOENIX Open mic, 8pm THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10pm TIMO’S HOUSE Video Game Tournament, 8pm TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Funk & jazz jam w/ Pauly Juhl, 8:30pm URBAN ORCHARD Billy Litz (Americana, singer-songwriter), 7pm WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Irish sessions & open mic, 6:30pm

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Colin Firth as Max Perkins and Jude Law as Thomas Wolfe in Michael Grandage’s intelligent and entertaining Genius.

Genius HHHHS DIRECTOR: Michael Grandage PLAYERS: Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce, Dominic West BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA RATED NR THE STORY: A film centered on the relationship between Thomas Wolfe and his editor, Maxwell Perkins. THE LOWDOWN: Highly polished, poetically minded biographical film that captures something of the essence of the author-editor relationship and the genius of both of its subjects. Few films have such a literary aura as this.

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First-time film director Michael Grandage’s biopic, Genius, about the relationship between writer Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law) and editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth), has split critics down the middle at this point. That’s neither surprising (biopics tend to get trashed), nor is it likely to affect how a film about Thomas Wolfe is going to play in Asheville — even though only one brief scene takes place here and all of the film was shot in England. (Apparently, Liverpool looks more like 1920s-30s New York than modern New York does, which isn’t hard to believe.) The truth is that Genius is actually a good movie. It’s the sort of polished, high-toned prestige picture

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with a high-caliber cast — Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce and Dominic West — that usually lands in theaters during award season. I’m not complaining, however, to find it opening amidst all the spandex spectaculars, action comedies and animated antics of the summer. Far from it. Well-made movies are always welcome. Intelligent, well-made movies that are grounded in the idea that there’s an audience for a movie about a somewhat out-of-fashion author and his editor are even more welcome — and that’s exactly what we have here. The film dares to be about people and ideas — not to mention depicting an art form that is almost impossible to dramatize. (Leave us face it, nothing about the process of writing is inherently cinematic — editing barely

more so.) John Logan’s screenplay doesn’t leave out the writing or the editing, but it wisely focuses on the relationships while creating a literary air to it all. These people live and breathe literature. Whether or not Wolfe ever said things with the kind of poetry he does here (though I suspect there’s some truth in it) matters less than the portrait it creates. Did Wolfe actually tell Max Perkins, “I know I seem like a freak. Too loud. Too ... too ... too grandiose. Not quite real. That’s who I am. That’s how I got out of Asheville — by making noise. I thrashed my way out. But I feel things like a real person. So, from Caliban’s heart, I say this — for all my life until I met you, I never had a friend”? Maybe, but it’s actually immaterial, since it heightens the film’s image of the character and adds nuance to the dynamic of the odd surrogate-father-and-son relationship. It also imbues the film with a heartbreaking poetry of its own. If it sounds like something out of one of Wolfe’s books, all the better, since the books are highly autobiographical. The whole film is rife with this quality. The story itself — covering the last nine years of Wolfe’s life — may be less than the quality of its words, but it contains both those words and fine performances by the four main players: Firth (who only removes his hat in the last scene, which carries enormous emotional weight), Law, Kidman (as Wolfe’s lover Aline Bernstein) and Linney (as Perkins’ wife Louise). The whole dramatic thrust of two women realizing, or at least feeling, that they are losing their mates to a friendship between two men is unusual in itself. It is, however, fair to say that Pearce’s F. Scott Fitzgerald and West’s Ernest Hemingway are almost superfluous, but they are still part of the package since Perkins edited their work, too. It’s a pleasure to note that Grandage, a stage director, has taken to film almost completely here. There may be a sense of the theatrical about Genius, but there’s not even a hint of staginess. It is wholly — though not necessarily distinctive-

ly — cinematic. And, for once, the business of draining the film of most of its color — rather too beloved of prestige productions — actually feels right and not just an affectation. Is Genius a great film? I won’t go that far, but it is intelligent and entertaining. And moving. I’ll take that. Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and suggestive content. Starts Friday at Carolina Cinemark and Fine Arts Theatre. REVIEWED BY KEN HANKE KHANKE@MOUNTAINX.COM

Now You See Me 2 HH DIRECTOR: Jon M. Chu (Jem and the Holograms) PLAYERS: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Daniel Radcliffe, Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson MAGICIAN HEIST ADVENTURE RATED PG-13 THE STORY: After resurfacing, magician troupe The Four Horseman must battle wits with a tech genius. THE LOWDOWN: A needlessly convoluted and nonsensical sequel that’s occasionally entertaining, mostly in unintentional ways. I reluctantly enjoyed Louis Leterrier surprise hit Now You See Me, at least for its ability to entertain. It’s a film that starts off strong — even with its goofy premise based on a group of thieving magicians. It starts fun in the way Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven (2001) does, but can’t quite keep up the momentum and unravels into a pile of convoluted plot threads and needless goofiness. This continues, unfortunately, into Jon M. Chu’s Now You See Me 2, a film that feels structured more like a soap opera than a heist flick. From the onset, it twists and turns on itself (and even its predecessor), focusing more on “clever” plot twists than on entertainment. At the same time, it never manages to do the one thing Now You See Me

managed to occasionally accomplish — making the magic aspect of the film actually palatable. The film picks up with our Robin Hood-like heroes, The Four Horseman, in hiding. After pulling off the numerous heists of the first film and draining the bank account of the uber-rich Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine), the group — along with FBI plant and team leader Dylan (Mark Ruffalo) — is ready for their next target, a tech mogul (Ben Lamb, Divergent) who has no qualms about giving away his customers’ privacy. But the Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and new token woman Horseman Lizzy Caplan) find themselves outed and on the lam. They soon find out they’ve been recruited by another tech genius (Daniel Radcliffe), who has faked his death and wants The Horsemen’s talents to steal some sort of microchip from a heavily guarded building. At the same time, Dylan, not knowing where his friends have been whisked away to, looks to Thaddeus (Morgan Freeman), the professional magic debunker the Horsemen got put in jail at the end of the first film, for help. The film only builds on its plotheavy self from here, applying more and more plot as the reels move along, all the while showing the practical side of magic and sleight-ofhand, I guess. There’s an overwhelming phoniness to the whole movie, from the secret-society nonsense to the overt use of CGI and bad club music. Some of the film is fun (mostly — like the big microchip heist — it is silly), but there’s this nonstop need to surprise the audience that drags things down. This is especially true if you understand the mechanics of the plot and the way the film works. Once you have the film’s “tricks” down, there’s little surprising here and any sense of tension disappears. Everything’s going to turn out in the Horsemen’s favor, and you can probably guess how if you pay even a little attention. A lot of this is due to a hokey script, something surprising with such a big-name cast. Now You See Me 2 can hold your attention for a couple hours if you don’t mind having your intelligence insulted in the bargain. Rated PG-13 for violence and some language. Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, UA Beaucatcher. REVIEWED BY JUSTIN SOUTHER JSOUTHER@MOUNTAINX.COM

The Conjuring 2 HHHH DIRECTOR: James Wan PLAYERS: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Madison Wolfe, Frances O’Connor, Lauren Esposito, Simon McBurney, Simon Delaney “FACT-BASED” HORROR RATED R THE STORY: “Psychic investigators” Ed and Lorraine Warren are called in on a case of demonic possession in England. THE LOWDOWN: A considerable improvement over its predecessor, this one is genuinely unsettling and atmospheric — even knowing that the story is utter hogwash. While deploring the glorification of the Warrens, I can’t deny that James Wan has made one creepy horror movie. James Wan returns to the horror genre with The Conjuring 2, and it pretty much cements his position as the major player in mainstream horror today, despite some inescapable — and hardly insignificant — problems with his latest. I have championed Wan’s horror pictures from Dead Silence (2007) through Insidious (2010), Insidious Chapter 2 (2013) and, to a lesser extent, The Conjuring (2013). That qualifier on the last is why I approached the new film with some trepidation, which was both borne out and not. On the plus side, it fixes one of the major problems of its predecessor by providing a big climax worthy of all the creepy buildup. It also manages to side-step some of the more risible aspects of the earlier film. That is not the whole story, however. First of all, there’s the 133 minute running time. The film could have lost 30 minutes — including its mini-Amityville Horror segment at the beginning (which is actually pretty good in itself) — and been the better for it. But that’s not all. While I don’t begrudge any movie — especially a horror film — from playing fast and loose with the facts, The Conjuring 2 insists on elevating the ghosthunting duo of Ed and Lorraine Warren (played once again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) to truly absurd levels. The

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M OV IE S film makes the real-life Warrens’ penchant for exaggeration and self-mythologizing look like the very definition of humility. Here, they are not only downright saintly, but unfairly persecuted by nonbelievers. (The film barely skirts the realm of faith-based movies.) Banana oil. It is not perhaps surprising that very soon after the claims of “based on true events,” we find the disclaimer that the film is “based on characters created by Carey and Chad Hayes.” The truth is that the largely debunked “Enfield haunting,” or “Enfield poltergeist,” the movie is built on had precious little to do with the Warrens. They showed up — quite uninvited — and observed for one day. It was certainly not the Warrens going best two-out-ofthree falls with a demon. In short, it’s outright hooey. That, however, does not keep it from being a pretty swell horror movie of the kind that Wan is very, very good at. In that regard, The Conjuring 2 is a winner. In the world of the movie, the Warrens are called in by representatives of the Catholic Church to verify whether the events at a shabby council house (public housing) in the London borough of Enfield actually involve a case of possession. (Of course, they are. Otherwise, we’d have no story.) The film overall is a reasonably basic possession/haunted house movie with its roots in The Exorcist (1973) and Poltergeist (1982) — with a few nods to The Sentinel (1977), The Shining (1980) and The Babadook (2014). You have your usual bed-shakings, invisibly propelled furniture, spooky voices coming from the mouth of a young girl, etc. You know the drill by now, though I admit I never saw a spirit so intent on changing channels to prevent the object of its possession from watching The Goodies TV show. And I was certainly unaware of the Rumplestiltskin factor in dealing with demons. But what sets the movie apart — aside from a clever script (the business with the two tape recordings is a neat chill) and an effective shift late in the film — is the horror craftsmanship of James Wan. He may be working familiar ground, and the overall sense may be no more than a spectacularly effective spook house, but he has an unusual mastery of the genre. His shock effects are among the best ever. I’d say he has them down to a science, but it’s more of an art. The sense of just when to use one seems more inherent than calculated. The films are atmospheric in a way where every dark corner might conceal a fresh horror, while his almost constantly moving camera seems ready to uncover something nasty at every turn. The pacing of his individual set pieces is just right — and then there is Wan’s

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startling sense of what is creepy. What scares you, or at least creeps you out, is very personal and probably related to something from childhood. Whatever the reason, Wan has an unerring knack for what gets to me. (And others, judging by the box office.) The Mary Shaw character in Dead Silence, the lipstick-faced demon in Insidious, the black bride in both Insidious and Insidious: Chapter 2, the mother in Insidious: Chapter 2 are all nightmares come to life on the screen. To this we may now add the Crooked Man and especially the demonic nun. There’s a primal fear in Wan’s bogeys that transcends the basic disbelief inherent in such tales — and lingers long after the movie is over. That in itself makes these films worth having. Rated R for terror and horror violence. Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande. REVIEWED BY KEN HANKE KHANKE@MOUNTAINX.COM

Warcraft H DIRECTOR: Duncan Jones PLAYERS: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Ben Foster, Toby Kebbell, Clancy Brown, Daniel Wu, Ben Schnetzer, Robert Kazinsky CGI SWORD-AND-SORCERY VIDEOGAME ADAPTATION RATED PG-13 THE STORY: Fleeing a dying homeworld, an army of Orcs led by a corrupt mage invade the peaceful realm of Azeroth and seek to conquer its human (and Elf, and Dwarf) inhabitants. THE LOWDOWN: More an instruction manual than a film, Warcraft is likely to disappoint and frustrate both long-time fans of the games and noobs equally, albeit for different reasons. Warcraft is the kind of film that could only exist in the modern theatrical market. Carrying a $160 million budget and grossing a paltry $24 million at domestic box offices over the weekend, this movie would’ve gone down as a legendary and unmitigated financial failure were it not for the fact that it took in $285 million worldwide — with $156 million of that coming from China alone. Foreign markets were almost certainly the intended path for this production’s economic viability. Whether that was a savvy strategy on the part of studio execs or a cynical statement on the cinematic tastes of

global markets, the bottom line is that Warcraft utterly fails to deliver on the immersive world-building experience that made its source material so popular. Unfortunately, and as seems to be the case with so many films that fail creatively these days, this series will probably warrant a few more installments. Perhaps, in the interest of truth in advertising, they should just go ahead and call the sequel Whorecraft. Warcraft is an origin story of sorts, setting up a filmic interpretation of the universe established in the early ‘90s computer role-playing games of the same title and further explored in the hugely successful 2004 online game World of Warcraft along with countless spinoffs and tie-ins. This is clearly a film made by people with a distinct affinity for these games, and, while close adherence to the original properties would ordinarily be a point in this adaptation’s favor, the resultant exposition dump is likely to confuse the hell out of those bearing only a passing familiarity with the subject matter while simultaneously boring avid gamers to tears. Director and co-writer Duncan Jones, a self-proclaimed member of the latter group, has stated that at least 40 minutes were cut from the film for release, and it shows. However, the fact that the film’s theatrical running time already clocks in at over two hours — and still manages to feel truncated — does not leave me with any great sense of anticipation for an extended director’s cut. Based on Jones’ solid sci-fi track record with his two previous films, Moon (2009) and Source Code (2011), blame for Warcraft’s narrative deficiencies should probably be leveled at co-writer Charles Leavitt, who also scripted last year’s abominable Seventh Son. One can only hope that the fallout from this current atrocity will draw audiences back to Jones’ under-seen early work while encouraging Leavitt to take a cue from his surname and leave screenwriting altogether. While the CGI work is often impressive, it looks a bit too much like a video game to feel at home on a movie screen. This incompatibility of media is most evident in the case of the cast, thanklessly tasked with either providing a performance via motion capture or acting opposite a tennis ball in front of a green screen. Both scenarios lead to disappointing results from what might generously be called a C-list ensemble. An inherent problem when adapting a series of games (which themselves were based on better preexisting works) is that clichés become practically inescapable, and

M OV IE S this is especially problematic when it comes to Warcraft’s tepid attempts at characterization. The shadow of Tolkien looms particularly large over the proceedings, and the cast can almost be forgiven for their lackluster efforts in light of the fact that all the script has given them are the broadest possible stereotypes culled from every corner of the fantasy genre. All of which leaves me with one burning question: What the hell is Glenn Close doing here in a blink-and-you’ll-missit cameo? At the very least, I understand why she’s uncredited. The bottom line for Warcraft is that it was a production conceived and engineered for the bottom line itself. There is clearly a demand for this film in overseas theaters, and some gamers might get a kick out of the various Easter Eggs planted throughout, but the majority of mainstream moviegoers will not be missing out if they choose to stay away. When I initially screened this film, I slept through about 20 minutes of the second act and watched it again (in my dedication to giving every movie I review a fair shot) to make sure I didn’t miss anything crucial. As it turns out, my time was wasted twice. What amounts to Whorecraft for studio execs is simple Snorecraft for the CGI-weary critic. Rated PG - 13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy violence. Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, UA Beaucatcher. REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

FILM BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library • SA (6/18), 10:30am - Rock and Roll Musicals You May Have Missed Series: Rock of Ages. Free. Held at North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave. CONSERVATION TRUST FOR NORTH CAROLINA 919-828-4199, ctnc.org • TH (6/23), 7:15pm - Proceeds from the film screening of America’s First Forest benefit the Conservation Trust for North Carolina. $20. &nbsp; Held at Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave.

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I’LL BE QUIET: Bill Murray appears in a still from What About Bob? Hi-Wire Brewing shows the 1991 comedy on June 18 as part of its monthly outdoor Summer of Bill Murray movie series. Photo courtesy of Touchstone Home Video • Sanctuary Brewing Co. hosts the North Carolina premiere of Food Choices on Wednesday, June 15. Michal Siewierski’s documentary explores the impact that food has on people’s health, the health of the planet, and on the lives of other living species. It also investigates multiple misconceptions about food, diet and supplements. A meet-and-greet with public television personality Laura Theodore (“Jazzy Vegetarian”), one of the film’s interviewees, starts at 6:30 p.m., and the film screens at 7:45 p.m., followed by a Q&A session with local experts on food, health, agriculture and environmental issues. Tickets are $5 and available in advance or at the door. sanctuarybrewco.com • Grail Moviehouse hosts Asheville School of Film student film screenings on Saturday, June 18, from noon to 1 p.m. Filmmaking 101 students produced a short digital film from conception to completion under the guidance of co-owners Brad Hoover and W.S. Pivetta, while Film 201/301 students made two separate short films. Free and open to the public. ashevilleschooloffilm.com • Wedge Brewing Co. shows the cult comedy Revenge of the Nerds on Saturday, June 18, 15 minutes after sundown in its courtyard. Free and open to the public, but please bring folding chairs. wedgebrewing.com

• Hi-Wire Brewing will screen What About Bob? outdoors at its Big Top production facility on Saturday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m. The film is part of Hi-Wire’s monthly Summer of Bill Murray movie series that also includes Caddyshack (July 23), Groundhog Day (Aug. 20) and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Sept. 17). Free and open to the public, but please bring lawn chairs and blankets. Hi-Wire beer and classic movie theater fare from Foothills Local Meats will be available for purchase. hiwirebrewing.com • The Grey Eagle hosts a screening of Positive Force: More Than a Witness on Tuesday, June 21, at 8 p.m. Robin Bell’s documentary chronicles the Reagan-era origins of punk activist collective Positive Force D.C. and its subsequent 30 years of punk politics in action. The film features live performances from Fugazi, Bikini Kill, Rites of Spring, Nation of Ulysses and Anti-Flag, plus new interviews with key Positive Force activists, including co-founder Mark Andersen and Jenny Toomey, as well as such supporters as Ian MacKaye, Jello Biafra, Dave Grohl, Ted Leo and Riot Grrrl co-founders Allison Wolfe and Kathleen Hanna. A Q&A with Bell, Bobby Sullivan of the Washington, D.C., band Soulside and Asheville activist Catherine Shane will follow the 69-minute feature. $7 advance/$10 day of show. avl.mx/2nn X

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Charade HHHHH Central Intelligence

A director — Rawson Marshall Thurber — who, according to the IMDb, considers GhostBusters to be the best comedy ever made, brings us a film advertised with the phrase, “Saving the World Takes a Little Hart and Big Johnson.” Yes, well...this refers to stars Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson. The folks at Warner Bros. inform us, “The story follows a one-time bullied geek, Bob, who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent, coming home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret case, he enlists the help of former ‘big man on campus’ Calvin, now an accountant who misses his glory days. But before the staid numbers-cruncher realizes what he’s getting into, it’s too late to get out, as his increasingly unpredictable new friend drags him through a world of shoot-outs, double-crosses and espionage that could get them both killed.” Originality is apparently not the goal here. (PG-13)

DIRECTOR: Stanley Donen Players: Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy MYSTERY SUSPENSE COMEDY Rated NR Often spoken of as “the best Alfred Hithcock movie Hitchcock never made,” the truth is that Stanley Donen’s Charade is much better as sophisticated, sexy entertainment than anything Hitchcock himself was making in the 1960s. In fact, by 1963, Hitch would never make anything that was this much pure fun again. This is old-style Hollywood moviemaking, complete with a pair of movie stars who really were (and are) movie stars: Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. (It would also be Grant’s last appearance in this kind of film.) It’s every inch a work of style and polish. But don’t let it fool you — this isn’t just a case of somebody “making ‘em like they used to.” Charade is by no means reactionary filmmaking. If anything, it’s the bridge from Donen’s 1950s filmmaking into the freer style of the 1960s. (He’s one of the few Hollywood directors who effectively made that transition.) It was probably nothing but luck that brought Donen together with this cast and Peter Stone’s screenplay, but it was the perfect blend for the 1960s — and it remains perfect today. The only film to come close to this kind of entertainment since then is Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven (2001). The Asheville Film Society will screen Charade Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grail Moviehouse, hosted by Xpress movie critic Ken Hanke.

Invaders from Mars HHHH DIRECTOR: William Cameron Menzies Players: Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Hunt, Leif Erickson, Hillary Brooke SCIENCE-FICTION Rated NR William Cameron Menzies’ Invaders from Mars has the unusual distinction of being one of the silliest and most threadbare 1950s science fiction movies and, at the same time, being one of the best. And it’s quite possibly one of maybe two or three that are actually effectively scary. The film was responsible for thousands — if not millions — of childhood nightmares for just about anyone who saw it at an impressionable age. No, it’s not in the least subtle, but that may be exactly why it is the stuff that childhood nightmares are made of. The concept is simple: Ten-year-old David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) sees a spaceship land in the sandpit behind his house, but there’s no sign of it. And, of course, no one believes him. No one apart from the audience, that is, and if you’re in his age range, you experience his fear and frustration right along with him — especially when people, including his parents, visit the sandpit and come back … changed. Yes, the Martians are cheesy-looking (hell, they’ve got visible zippers on their backs), and there’s plenty of stock footage and some unintentionally hysterical dialogue. But there’s a seriously unsettling undercurrent to it all — not in the least because of director Menzies’ spare, stylized sets. The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Invaders from Mars Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grail Moviehouse, hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Scott Douglas.

Saving Mr. Banks HHHH Finding Dory

The week’s big thing is clearly this highly anticipated sequel to Finding Nemo. The official blurb says it “reunites the friendlybut-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. The all-new big-screen adventure dives into theaters in 2016, taking moviegoers back to the extraordinary underwater world from the original film.” (PG)

DIRECTOR: John Lee Hancock Players: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Ruth Wilson, Paul Giamatti, Bradley Whitford, B.J. Novak, Jason Schwartzman FACT-BASED COMEDY-DRAMA Rated PG-13 For their Father’s Day selection, the Hendersonville Film Society has settled on the ... interesting, but defensible, choice of the 2013 movie Saving Mr. Banks. In order to enjoy this movie, it’s necessary to realize only that the principal characters truly did exist. Walt Disney did indeed woo P.L. Travers for years to be allowed to turn her Mary Poppins into a film. It is true that she resisted because she didn’t want a cartoon, she didn’t want songs and she didn’t want schmaltz. It is also true that she ultimately gave in. Beyond that, you just have to go with it — even with full knowledge of the fact that she did (in part) end up with some animation, a full serving of songs and a large dose of schmaltz. Saving Mr. Banks is a confection and should be viewed as such. In that regard, it works admirably, which is all you can reasonably ask. It is beautifully cast, and Emma Thompson is wonderful. Without her performance, the film would be unthinkable. Tom Hanks is … well, Tom Hanks, but he does pull off the public Disney. (The film only hints at the private figure with the secret smoking, the “pre-signed” autographs of Walt’s art-department-designed signature and the undercurrent of steely determination.) The Hendersonville Film Society will show Saving Mr. Banks Sunday, June 19, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

The Lady Vanishes HHHHH

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DIRECTOR: Alfred Hitchcock Players: Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwood, Paul Lukas, Dame May Whitty, Cecil Parker MYSTERY THRILLER Rated NR The Lady Vanishes (1938) is not only one of Hitchcock’s best and most completely entertaining films, but it’s the film that launched Hitch on his Hollywood career. Hollywood had taken notice of him with The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) and The 39 Steps (1935), but it was The Lady Vanishes that sealed the deal. It’s not hard to see why. This mystery thriller — with a good bit of comedy content — is just about perfect from every angle. The mystery is clever and welldeveloped. The characters are engaging and perfectly cast. (It’s hard not to wish that Michael Redgrave — here making his film debut — didn’t play in more movies of this type.) And the film is a veritable treasure trove of both Hitchcock’s wit and his trademark style. It’s the kind of perfectly crafted film that reminds you why you got hooked on movies in the first place. Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present The Lady Vanishes Friday, June 17, at 8 p.m. at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 828-273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com MOUNTAINX.COM

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The coming months will be a favorable time to boost your skills as a cagey warrior. I don't mean you should push people around and get into lots of fights. Rather, the goal is for you to harness your aggressiveness constructively and to wield your willpower with maximum grace. In the face of fear, you will not just be brave, but brave and crafty. You'll refrain from forcing storylines to unfold before they're ready, and you'll rely on strategy and good timing instead of brute strength and the decree "Because I said so." Now study this counsel from the ancient Chinese statesman Zhuge Liang, also known as Crouching Dragon: "The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win."

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything you do in the coming days should be imbued with the intention of enhancing the Flow. It's high time to identify where the energy is stuck, and then get it unstuck. You have a sacred mandate to relieve the congestion . . . to relax the tweaks . . . to unravel the snarls if you can, or simply cut through them if necessary. You don't need to tell anyone about your secret agenda. Just go about your business with zealous diligence and unflagging purpose. If it takes more effort than you wished, so be it. If your progress seems maddeningly gradual, keep the faith. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): My long-term predictions for the next 15 months are a blend of hopeful optimism and a reasonable interpretation of the astrological omens. Here we go: 1. You will have an excellent chance to smooth and soothe the rough spots in your romantic karma. 2. You will outgrow any addiction you might have to frustrating connections. 3. Unrequited love will either be requited, or else you'll become bored with the futile chase and move on. 4. You'll be challenged to either refresh and reinvent an existing intimacy, or else get shrewd enough not to repeat past mistakes in a new intimacy. 5. You will have an abundance of good ideas about how to install the theme of smart fun at the heart of your strongest alliances. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Author Courttia Newland quotes the pre-Socratic philosopher Meno: "How will you go about finding the thing the nature of which is totally unknown to you?" In response to this riddle, Newland riffs on what it means to him: "Even more important than the journey itself, is the venture into the unknowable. The ability to find comfort moving forwards without quite knowing where you are going." I nominate these to be your words to live by in the coming days, Cancerian. Have open-hearted fun as you go in search of mysterious and impossible secrets! I'm confident you will track them down -- especially if you're willing to be lost. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your homework is to write a story about the life you're going to live between now and next April. The length of this predictive tale should be at least three pages, although it's fine if you produce more. Here are some meditations to lubricate the flow of your imagination. 1. What three questions would you love to have answered during the next 42 weeks? 2. Of the numerous adventures that might be fun to explore, which are the two that would be most consistently energizing? 3. What is the one thing you'd most like to change about your attitude or revamp about your life? 4. What new privilege will you have earned by April 2017? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to an old Chinese proverb, if you want to get rich, you must have a nickname. My meditations on your future suggest that this curious formula may have some validity. The next 15 months will be a favorable time to attend to the groundwork that will ultimately increase your wealth. And your luck in doing this work is likely to be oddly good if you add a frisky tweak to your identity -- such as a zesty new nickname, for example. I suggest you stay away from clichés

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like Ace or Vixen or Sharpie, as well as off-putting ironic monikers like Poker Face and Stonewall. Instead, gravitate toward lively choices like Dazzler, FluxLuster, Hoochie-Coochie, or FreeBorn. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): During the next 15 months, you will have an unprecedented chance to materialize a fantasy you've harbored for years. Essential to your efforts will be a capacity to summon more ambition than you ever have before. I'm not talking about the grubby self-promotion that typically passes for ambition, however. Arrogant self-importance and selfish posturing will not be part of your winning formula. Rather, the kind of ambition I'm referring to is a soaring aspiration that seeks the best and highest not just for yourself but for everyone whose life you touch. I mean the holy hunger that drives you to express impeccable integrity as you seek to master the tasks you came to Earth to accomplish. Get started! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the next 15 months, composting should be a primary practice, as well as a main metaphor. If you have been lazy about saving leftover scraps from your kitchen and turning them into fertilizer, now is an excellent time to intensify your efforts. The same is true if you have been lax about transforming your pain into useful lessons that invigorate your lust for life. Be ever-alert for opportunities to capitalize on junk, muck, and slop. Find secret joy in creating unexpected treasure out of old failures and wrong turns. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Have you ever made a fool of yourself while trying to fulfill your deepest yearnings? I hope so. If you haven't, your yearnings probably aren't deep enough. Most of us, on multiple occasions, have pursued our longings for connection with such unruly intensity that we have made foggy decisions and engaged in questionable behavior. That's the weird news. The good news is that now and then, the impulse to leave our safety zone in a quest to quench our deepest yearnings can actually make us smarter and more effective. I believe this is one of those times for you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the next 13 months, what can you do to enhance your ability to be the boss of yourself? What practices can you engage in on a daily basis that will build your potency and authority and clout? How can you gain access to more of the helpers and resources you need to carry out your life's master plan? These are excellent questions to ask yourself every day between now and July 2017. It's time to find or create your ultimate power spot. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The prison population in the U.S. is over two million, more than twice what it was in 1990. In contrast, Canada keeps about 41,000 people in jail, Italy 52,000, and France 66,000. That's the bad news. The good news, at least for you and your tribe, is that a relatively small percentage of you will be incarcerated during the next 15 months. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Aquarians all over the world will specialize in liberation. Not only will you be extra ethical; not only will you be skillful at evading traps; you will also be adept at emancipating yourself from your own delusions and limitations. Congratulations in advance! It's time to start singing some new freedom songs. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The English word "catharsis" is derived from the ancient Greek katharsis, which was a technical medical term that meant "purgation" or "purification," as in flushing out the bowels. Aristotle converted katharsis into a metaphor that described how a drama performed in the theater could "clean out" the emotions of spectators. These days, catharsis may refer to any event that precipitates a psycho-spiritual renewal by building up and then releasing tension. I foresee at least one of these strenuous blessings in your immediate future.

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