Mountain Xpress 11.09.16

OUR 22ND YEAR OF WEEKLY INDEPENDENT NEWS, ARTS & EVENTS FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA VOL. 23 NO. 16 NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

2

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

3

4

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

5

OUR 22ND YEAR OF WEEKLY INDEPENDENT NEWS, ARTS & EVENTS FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA VOL. 23 NO. 16 NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

C O N T E NT S C ONTAC T US

PAGE 40 PASSION PLAY Two local roots acts arrived at their latest new albums by unusual paths.

Devils in Dust is the culmination of two bands, while Matt Townsend gets political on an EP set.

COVER PHOTO Cindy Kunst COVER DESIGN Scott Southwick

(828) 251-1333 fax (828) 251-1311

news tips & story ideas to NEWS@MOUNTAINX.COM letters/commentary to LETTERS@MOUNTAINX.COM sustainability news to GREEN@MOUNTAINX.COM a&e events and ideas to AE@MOUNTAINX.COM events can be submitted to CALENDAR@MOUNTAINX.COM

FEATURES

or try our easy online calendar at MOUNTAINX.COM/EVENTS

12 IN THE TRENCHES WNC in World War I

wellness-related events/news to MXHEALTH@MOUNTAINX.COM

business-related events/news to BUSINESS@MOUNTAINX.COM venues with upcoming shows CLUBLAND@MOUNTAINX.COM

26 THE POWER OF MUSIC Music as medicine at local long-term care facilities

get info on advertising at ADVERTISE@MOUNTAINX.COM place a web ad at WEBADS@MOUNTAINX.COM

7 LETTERS 30 WILDLIFE ER Nature Center passes torch to Appalachian Wild

7 CARTOON: MOLTON 9 CARTOON: BRENT BROWN 10 COMMENTARY

question about the website?

WEBMASTER@MOUNTAINX.COM find a copy of xpress JTALLMAN@MOUNTAINX.COM

20 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 22 CONSCIOUS PARTY

FOOD

HANDYMEN, JUNK REMOVAL, FACILITY MAINTENANCE

GREEN

Junk &Dr. Mr. Fix-It

WELLNESS

NEWS

food news and ideas to FOOD@MOUNTAINX.COM

34 PIZZA, HOLD THE DAIRY Vegan cheese is becoming more available at WNC pizza restaurants

25 ASHEVILLE DISCLAIMER 26 WELLNESS 30 GREEN SCENE

A&E

32 FOOD

reliable insured

42 COMIC RELIEF Bernie Sanders impressionist James Adomian switches to post-election stand-up

38 SMALL BITES 40 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 46 SMART BETS 50 CLUBLAND 56 MOVIES

WWW.MOUNTAINX.COM FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTAINX follow us @MXNEWS, @MXARTS, @MXEAT, @MXHEALTH, @MXCALENDAR, @MXENV, @MXCLUBLAND we use these hashtags #AVLNEWS, #AVLENT, #AVLEAT, #AVLOUT, #AVLBEER, #AVLGOV, #AVLHEALTH, #AVLWX

PRESSURE WASHING • PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • CLEANING WELDING • REMODELING LANDSCAPING DECKS & FENCES TILE & STONE INSTALLATION DEMO & DEBRIS REMOVAL

We do it all!

Call Pat Anytime!

828.620.1844 drjunkandmrfixit.com 6

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

A&E

58 SCREEN SCENE 44 TORCH BEARER Charles “Wigg” Walker continues to build on his long and winding career

61 CLASSIFIEDS 62 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY 63 NY TIMES CROSSWORD

Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Mountain Xpress is available free throughout Western North Carolina. Limit one copy per person. Additional copies may be purchased for $1 payable at the Xpress office in advance. No person may, without prior written permission of Xpress, take more than one copy of each issue.

To subscribe to Mountain Xpress, send check or money order to: Subscription Department, PO Box 144, Asheville NC 28802. First class delivery.

One year (52 issues) $130 / Six months (26 issues) $70. We accept Mastercard & Visa.

MOUNTAINX.COM

COPYRIGHT 2016

BY MOUNTAIN XPRESS ADVERTISING COPYRIGHT 2016

BY MOUNTAIN XPRESS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

O PINION

Send your letters to the editor to letters@mountainx.com.

STA F F PUBLISHER & MANAGING EDITOR: Jeff Fobes ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER: Susan Hutchinson ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Virginia Daffron A&E EDITOR/WRITER: Alli Marshall FOOD EDITOR/WRITER: Gina Smith WELLNESS EDITOR/WRITER: Susan Foster OPINION EDITOR: Tracy Rose STAFF REPORTERS/WRITERS: Able Allen, Thomas Calder, Virginia Daffron, Dan Hesse, Max Hunt CALENDAR EDITOR: Abigail Griffin CLUBLAND EDITORS Abigail Griffin, Max Hunt MOVIE REVIEWERS: Scott Douglas, Jonathan Rich, Justin Souther

CA RTOO N BY RAN D Y M O LT O N

African-Americans in WNC conference offered hope, insight There was recently a meeting in a room in downtown Asheville that I think the community should know more about. ... As an anthropologist, teacher and father living in the Asheville community, the events that transpired within the room were amazing to behold and enough to make me hopeful for the future of a diverse American community understanding of cultural differences, united together. Asheville could become such a community.

Considering the political climate, and that one of the “sides” reflects the xenophobia and fear of a minority losing its grasp on national politics, this event was even more salient and important to witness.

I’m referring to the meeting room in the upstairs of the Young Men’s Institute, located on historic Eagle Street in downtown Asheville as it was used on Thursday, Oct. 27 ... [as] the site for the third annual African-Americans in Western North Carolina Conference.

A multiracial, multigenerational gathering of community members attended a series of talks which inspired everyone present. ...

There was passion displayed by the speakers as well, moving and righ-

teously motivated pride both in the achievements of longtime community members Jesse and Julia Ray and Don Locke, and also in the stories told of African-Americans throughout North Carolina and the South who built lives and communities and created traditions and viability despite great adversity. The keynote speaker, Michelle Lanier, director of the North Carolina African-American Heritage Commission, gave many of these vignettes and created an atmosphere in the room that was inspired. ...

The mover behind the conference, assistant professor Darin Waters, as well as his colleague, professor Dwight Mullen, both shared insight into the importance of the continued study of the state of African-American life in the Asheville area and revealed that, due to factors such as gentrification and continued marginalization and stigmatization, African-Americans face obstacles in our time, in our town, pursuing equality.

The stories told were of heroes and important people in the history of the community, but none touched me more than that of one man: DeWayne Barton, founder of Green Opportunities and recipient of the evening’s honor. He went to the stand to accept the recognition that he has earned from many hours of working for the benefit of others. As he fought through his own emotion, he apologized and explained that generally, the grind of working for the poor and

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Chris Changery, Karen Richardson Dunn, Peter Gregutt, Rob Mikulak, Margaret Williams EDITORIAL INTERNS Emma Grace Moon, Clara Murray REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: Jonathan Ammons, Edwin Arnaudin, Jacqui Castle, Leslie Boyd, Scott Douglas, Dorothy Foltz-Gray, John Piper Watters, Steph Guinan, Corbie Hill, Rachel Ingram, Bill Kopp, Cindy Kunst, Kate Lundquist, Lea McLellan, Kat McReynolds, Clarke Morrison, Emily Nichols, Coogan Brennan, Josh O’Conner, Thom O’Hearn, Kyle Petersen ADVERTISING, ART & DESIGN MANAGER: Susan Hutchinson GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: Norn Cutson, Jordy Isenhour, Scott Southwick MARKETING ASSOCIATES: Thomas Allison, Sara Brecht, Bryant Cooper, Tim Navaille, Brian Palmieri, Nick Poteat INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES & WEB: Bowman Kelley BOOKKEEPER: Alyx Perry ADMINISTRATION, BILLING, HR: Able Allen, Lisa Watters DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Jeff Tallman ASSISTANT DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Denise Montgomery DISTRIBUTION: Gary Alston, Jemima Cook, Frank D’Andrea, Leland Davis, Adrian Hipps, Clyde Hipps, Jennifer Hipps, Joan Jordan, Marsha Mackay, Ryan Seymour, Thomas Young, Robin Hyatt

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

7

O P I NI O N

In Person Psychic Life Readings • Spotlighted by:

• The New York Times • Huffington Post • ABC & NBC news

charleycastex.com 828-251-5043

Send your letters to the editor to letters@mountainx.com.

marginalized is a thankless business, and it was because of that that he felt such emotion then. A woman walked up the aisle and gave him a hug, and Mr. Barton told the crowd that she was his mom. Tears were shed by many of the people in the room, and a sincerity and gratitude [for] Barton’s service filled the room. Stabilized by his mom, Barton went on to tell those in the room that the work for equality and social justice continues. Though strides are made every day, the main task remains the same.

It was a powerful feeling of shared responsibility that emerged from the event. Leaving the place and looking across the street at the historic building there, once a part of this AfricanAmerican “town-with-a-town” that graced Eagle Street and centered the region’s social life, it is painful to see it in the process of being developed: the remnants of a tenuously preserved history teetering on the brink of economic development oblivion.

With such processes underway and the area’s wider community still needing to be educated about the social history of Asheville’s African-American community, I appreciated all the more deeply the importance of the African Americans in Western North Carolina Conference and the need for each of us to try harder to reach out across whatever social boundaries we have had inscribed around us by history and chance, and to build a stronger and more diverse community together.

— Josiah Johnston

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

Consider Asheville’s readiness for a nuclear strike On Oct. 24, The Wall Street Journal published a story about Vladimir Putin and Russia’s large-scale, new preparations for a possible nuclear war with the United States.

On a local level, here in Asheville, I have seen nothing in any of our area media reporting on this, as well as nothing on the large number of news stories that have just appeared elsewhere concerning Putin’s statements about the very real possibility of nuclear war and Russian spending on upgrades for nuclear bomb shelters in major cities, radiation defensive gear, gas masks, food storage and actual widespread nuclear drills in Russian major cities.

In addition to this, the treaty between the U.S. and Russia for control and disposal of weapons-grade nuclear materi8

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

als no longer exists because President Obama is moving the MOX [mixed oxide fuel] facility (where this is done) out of South Carolina and did this without first notifying the Russians, and their response was that this treaty will no longer be in effect.

Recently, I called Mayor [Esther] Manheimer’s office and suggested that the mayor and City Council needed to be aware of all this and think about Asheville’s readiness for a nuclear strike on the U.S. Of course, her aide who answered the phone laughed and listened but, I could tell he thought I was nuts. I am not, and this is why I am writing a letter for publication in Mountain Xpress.

— John Penley

Asheville

Asheville lucky to have Brother Wolf I recently came across the article “Paw Patrol: WNC Groups Help Rescue Hundreds of Animals after Hurricane Matthew,” published on Oct. 26 [Xpress]. As a volunteer with Brother Wolf, I feel very proud and lucky to live in a community with such a progressive organization.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, as with all of the animal rescue groups in Asheville, makes this a compassionate town for both people and animals. Reading about their search-and-rescue efforts after Hurricane Matthew and how families affected by [it] didn’t even ask how their house looked — instead they asked if their dog or cat companion was OK — really shows just how strong the bond is between animals and people.

Volunteers working 14-16 hours a day to recover 400 animals since Hurricane Matthew struck is truly awe-inspiring.

With their “uncompromised compassion” commitment to animals, Brother Wolf offers free spay/neuter assistance, a pet food pantry, as well as assistance for behavioral issues. And with the Brother Wolf sanctuary set to open soon, the number of animals that will be saved will only increase tenfold, and the important educational outreach to the community will continue to thrive.

As a vegan and a volunteer with Brother Wolf, I want to thank all of the staff, volunteers and donors for their hard work in making Brother Wolf an organization on the forefront of animal rescue.

For more information on Brother Wolf and how to donate to their searchand-rescue efforts, you can go here: http://www.bwar.org

— Michelle Neff

Asheville

N.C. should end capital punishment Murder is immoral. Since I was a child, this has been the only evident truth I have been told. Then why capital punishment?

In 2015, Gov. Pat McCrory [signed] the Restoring Proper Justice Act, resuming the death penalty in North Carolina. ...

In 2007, ... a de facto moratorium placed a hold on the death penalty due to medical concerns. ...

The N.C. Medical Board refused to have any more physicians assist executions. .... Capital punishment opposes physicians’ and doctors’ Hippocratic Oath, a vow to save patients lives and uphold specific medical standards. Physicians are patient advocates, and healers are not medically licensed to kill. ...

Without the service of the physicians, the lethal injections provided can be highly dangerous [if] injected incorrectly, causing an elongated and painful death. If medical experts rule capital punishment as inhumane, why does McCrory believe it is justified?

North Carolina is stating a hypocrisy — we murder people who murder people to show that murder is unlawful. A cease needs to be placed on capital punishment. The medical field illustrates that it is a contradiction in policy and disrupts medical ethics.

— Carson Goodwyn

Chapel Hill

Heritage turkeys offer taste and more Realizing that the information on heritage turkeys got butchered [“Early Birds: Now Is the Time to Preorder Sustainably Raised Thanksgiving Foods from WNC Farms,” Sept. 28, Xpress], I want to clear up a few facts and make sure you are not feeding your family heritage turkey that tastes like shoe leather for the holidays.

In 1784, when Ben Franklin suggested the U.S. national bird be the turkey, I doubt he imagined factory farms teeming with fat, genetically engineered broad-breasted white turkeys. Heritage turkeys are descendants of the birds Pilgrims would have encountered and have not been genetically tampered with. Heritage turkeys mature more slowly in 24-30 weeks (versus about 12 weeks for a commodity turkey) and can live up to 15 years (as opposed to a year and a half).

Heritage birds can have sex normally and can walk on their strong legs. Broad-breasted turkeys are engineered to grow so big, they can

C A RT O O N B Y B R E NT B R O W N have trouble walking and cannot reproduce on their own, so must be artificially inseminated.

But what about taste and cost? You can expect the cost of a heritage turkey to be about 3-4 times more because it takes that much longer to raise them out. And instead of believing the farmer that raises these birds with care, look to the following references. Check out this link from the Bon Appetit article “Does Heritage Turkey Taste Better than Conventional in a Blind Taste Test?” [avl.mx/34w] Testers mostly preferred the taste of the heritage turkey, but the eating experience is far from the only factor at play here. Thanksgiving is a symbolic holiday, a time when it makes more sense than ever to be mindful of the environmental and moral issues that come along with eating. It’s as good a day as any to ask yourself, “Should turkey really cost just $2 a pound?” If you decide that you’re willing to pay a premium, heritage turkeys provide an opportunity to support endangered breeds and to eat a bird that lived the lifestyle of its turkey dreams.

Heritage breeds promise juicier, more flavorful meat than do ordinary supermarket birds. But to deliver on that promise, you have to devise a different cooking method. Cooks Illustrated has a few tips [avl.mx/34x].

Cook carefully. I recommend crisping the bird at 500 degrees for 20 minutes, then roasting at 325 degrees. As white meat and dark meat cook at different rates, some people cook the breast and legs separately. Because heritage turkeys are almost always smaller than industrially raised birds, they require less time in the oven. When a thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 165 degrees, remove the bird.

You can still pre-order your heritage turkey from Franny’s Farm by calling 828-708-5587. We also humanely process them on our farm and offer recipes and cooking tips.

— Frances Tacy

Franny’s Farm

Leicester Editor’s note: The Sept. 28 story “Early Birds: Now Is the Time to Preorder Sustainably Raised Thanksgiving Foods from WNC Farms,” contained an incorrect cooking time for heritage turkeys. Frances Tacy has provided detailed cooking information in her letter above.

12.21.16

The

Spirituality

Contact advertise @mountainx.com

Issue

We want to hear from you!

Please send your letters to: Editor, Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St., Asheville, NC 28801 or by email to letters@mountainx.com.

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

9

O PINION

Send your letters to the editor to letters@mountainx.com.

Bridging the partisan divide Carbon pricing offers efficient climate change solution

10

BY STEFFI RAUSCH When I moved from Missoula, Mont., to Asheville, I thought my fears of extreme drought were behind me. Instead, I was surprised to learn that Western North Carolina is predicted to have longer periods of extreme drought and wildfires, punctuated by heavier, extreme precipitation events (according to the latest National Climate Assessment, a summary of the expected impacts of climate change on the United States).

Because action is the antidote to despair, I decided to get involved in finding a climate change solution, but soon realized how divisive and apathetic both sides of the political aisle had become. I knew all about the conservative viewpoints against climate action, but I didn’t expect my liberal cohorts to act in ways that aren’t helpful to finding a strong solution to the problem.

Initially, I didn’t believe my conservative congressman who said he wasn’t hearing from constituents on climate change, so I attended a few town halls, and no one spoke up on the issue but me. When I asked my liberal friends if they would attend a town hall or write a letter to their congressman, they would say, “No, because it won’t do any good.”

And then some environmental leaders told me they don’t believe Congress could pass national climate change legislation, given the conservative opposition, so they would rather grow their grassroots movements locally.

While I commend everyone’s efforts, locally and nationally, I still see a breakdown of communication between the left and the right as the biggest problem toward achieving a climate solution.

I started to question my one-sided environmental views and the beloved liberal town of Asheville I’m proud to call home. Had our selfcongratulatory attitude become part of the problem? Had we become too complacent and accusatory to graciously extend a hand across the aisle? In my view, yes.

Social science has shown that if we talk to people about a problem but don’t offer a solution, our acceptance of that problem is radi-

cally lower, thereby causing indifference or inaction. This means that we need to start talking about commonground solutions that turn self-interest into mutual interest and work for most everyone involved — liberals, conservatives and energy consumers as well as energy providers.

My search led me to carbon pricing, a rising fee on carbon use, which has been adopted by 40 countries overall and described by top economists as the most efficient climate change solution because it drives consumers and businesses to change their behavior without costly bureaucratic micromanagement.

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

STEFFI RAUSCH

Even large players like Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, BP and Shell have recommended a market-friendly carbon pricing approach because it provides greater market certainty, drives innovation in the renewable energy field and creates jobs. Businesses can’t manage what they can’t measure, so providing a more predictable increase in carbon pricing to their budget projections can help with a transition to alternate energy sources.

However, I found the revenueneutral Carbon Fee & Dividend solution by Citizens’ Climate Lobby to be far superior to just a carbon tax because it protects consumers like us who will bear the brunt of these rising carbon costs, especially low-income households, who pay a higher percentage of their income on energy. Also, a 2013 nonpartisan economic study by REMI (Regional Economic Models Inc.) projects that CFD will grow the U.S. economy, jobs and gross domestic product while reducing our CO2 emissions to 52 percent of 1990 levels by 2035.

And CFD has been implemented in four countries around the world (Sweden, Chile, Ireland, and recently, Canada) while being praised by the likes of Bill McKibben of 350.org, Bernie Sanders, George Schultz and Rex Tillerson from Exxon-Mobil.

How does that sound for a solution that most everyone can embrace?

CFD’s power is in its simplicity and transparency. It charges a slowly rising fee on fossil fuel producers at the entry point to our economy (coal mine, gas/oil well or import terminal) but then returns 100 percent of the fee (less administrative costs) back to all consumers equally via a monthly dividend check. So let’s be clear — CFD is not a “tax” because the proceeds go to the people, not the government. For example, a four-person home could receive about $300/month after 10 years and about $400/month after 20 years, according to a 2013 REMI report (http://avl.mx/34s).

We know that the fossil fuel producers will pass along the rising fee to consumers through the markets, but those increased costs will be offset by the dividend. The increased costs for carbon-intensive goods

will motivate our transition away from fossil fuels, while the dividend will help offset the rising costs and allow us to funnel money back into our economy (food, retail, health care, etc.). As well, businesses will be motivated to invest in less costly, renewable energy options, and energy companies will have to adapt to survive.

The administrative costs are selffunded by the fee and very low due to the simplicity of the calculations.

The rising fee will be charged to the roughly 1,140 fossil fuel producers via a simple line item on their monthly/quarterly estimated tax filings, and the rising dividends will be distributed equally to every citizen regardless of how much carbon they consume.

What’s even better is that this is an alternative to the regulatory Clean Energy Plan, which has been under assault, and our politically divided Congress won’t have to debate where the revenue should be spent.

Our government does not need to be in the business of making decisions for us by giving large subsidies or tax breaks to the energy companies of their choosing, something that costs taxpayers and has not served us well over the last decades.

Basically this is a “win” for everyone involved. Just imagine a climate change solution that would enable us to bridge the divide between us.

This issue is too important to not compromise — on the left and the right. If you want to learn how to engage in a positive dialogue with the other side, please join our bipartisan movement at www.citizensclimatelobby.org or watch for us on the Dec. 7 episode of “Years of Living Dangerously.” Whether you are a liberal, conservative, military person, business owner, farmer, scientist or faith leader — let’s be a part of the solution we seek.

Steffi Rausch is a web designer and owner of Evolv.com. She is also an unpaid citizen lobbyist fighting for climate change solutions in Congress and lead organizer of the Asheville Chapter for Citizens’ Climate Lobby (www.facebook.com/ashevilleccl). X

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

11

NEWS

IN THE TRENCHES

Research explores WNC’s role in World War I

BY MAX HUNT mhunt@mountainx.com While Americans anxiously followed reports of World War I raging across Europe, Asheville’s first Great War casualty was already receiving a hero’s funeral in France.

Kiffin Rockwell, widely acknowledged as the first American to shoot down a German plane while serving in the Escadrille Lafayette fighter pilot squad, was himself shot down in September 1916, more than six months before the U.S. formally entered the conflict.

To this day, “He’s a well-known, very respected American hero over in France,” says Jeff Futch, curator of North Carolina in the Great War, now on display in East Asheville. The exhibit is a project of the Western Office of the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on Riceville Road. “They have a huge monument to the Lafayette Escadrille over there and still lay flowers at his grave.”

And though those battles were fought half a world away, WWI had a profound and lasting impact on Western North Carolina, both among those who fought in the European theater and on the homefront.

As the state gears up for a big centennial retrospective on North Carolina’s involvement in the Great War, local researchers have worked to bring WNC residents’ stories and experiences to contemporary audiences.

Next April, says Futch, the state agency will open an expansive exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, to mark the centennial of America’s entrance into the war.

As a kind of preview, Futch decided to showcase WNC’s involvement in the conflict with a smaller exhibit in the Western Office’s Heritage Room Gallery. Drawing on museums and repositories from around the region, Futch has assembled a small but eclectic collection of artifacts, memorabilia and stories.

“We’ve got an original uniform and helmet from Cherokee County; we also have a shaving kit, shovel and canteen from Burke County,” he notes. “Ashe County let us borrow several weapons from the era, and Clay County loaned us a little German helmet, which came from a veteran that brought that back.”

Closer to home, the Swannanoa Valley Museum contributed a newspaper announcing the war’s end, with a local woman’s notes and thoughts written in the margins, and a hymnal used by President Woodrow Wilson during the war, which the museum had on loan from the Presbyterian Church at Montreat.

The state’s Western Regional Archives is also sponsoring a Nov. 12 talk by history professor Ellen Pear-

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR

12

GLIMPSE OF THE PAST: In anticipation of North Carolina’s centennial exhibit on the state’s involvement in World War I, which opens next April, the Department of Cultural and Natural Resource’s Western Office in Asheville is currently hosting an exhibit on WNC’s local heroes and experiences during the “Great War.” Photo by Max Hunt son of UNC Asheville and student Ashley McGhee, who’ll speak about their work documenting and digitally cataloging WWI experiences from various mountain communities as part of the nationwide Century America project.

“JOHNNY HAS GONE FOR A SOLDIER” “Asheville was like any other Appalachian mountain town during this time, in that it retained its small-town roots and cultural heritage,” says McGhee, a senior at UNC Asheville.

“But it was also like other American towns, in that the war inspired a deep sense of patriotism for one’s country and one’s fellow Americans.”

Men like Rockwell weren’t the only Ashevilleans honored for their early service. Madelon “Glory” Battle Hancock, an Asheville native who married a British man before the war, served on the front lines as a nurse from the start of the war. According to online resources from Appalachian State University, three countries — Great Britain, Belgium and France — awarded Hancock a total of 12 medals for her fearless devotion to tending the sick and wounded.

When President Wilson officially declared war on the German Empire in the spring of 1917, local educational outposts like Asheville School and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College) soon found themselves nearly emptied of students of fighting age.

FACES ON THE FRONT LINES: When the United States officially entered WWI in the spring of 1917, hundreds of young men, like those of the Asheville Farm School (above), enlisted to serve in the trenches of France. Photo courtesy of Warren Wilson College Archives “The army and navy have taken all of the young men of the mountains,” Elizabeth Williams, a teacher at the Farm School, wrote in a 1918 letter to the Presbyterian Board of Missions, adding that the school was forced to rely on the younger students to perform the daily duties around campus. “These younger boys must be trained to take their places, as many [older boys] may never return.”

For the young fighting men — many of them away from the mountains for the first time — the war brought harsh realizations. Meredith Ashley, an Asheville School student who fought at Verdun, wrote to his alma mater, “Our experiences here make the other front seem like a toy war; it has been very bitter fighting. … such utter devastation is hard to conceive.”

All in all, 18 Asheville School alumni served in various theaters and military branches during WWI; eight of them perished. The Asheville Farm School, meanwhile, sent more than 108 young men into the fray, at least one of whom was killed; several others were severely wounded.

BATTLING THE COLOR BAR Students weren’t the only mountain residents to lend a hand in the fighting. Several panels at the Western Regional Archives exhibit detail the service of notable locals like Burke County’s Sam Ervin (who later served as a U.S. senator and chaired the Senate’s Watergate Committee), and Earl W. Eller (Asheville’s mayor from 1951-69).

Women and minorities also played important parts in the war effort, notes McGhee. “Only now, through research, such as what we undertook for the Century America project, are we seeing how important the impact of these men and women was on [issues of] gender and race in Western North Carolina.”

In Burke County, more than 113 African-American residents enlisted to fight for their country during the height of the Jim Crow laws, distinguishing themselves in the eyes of foreign commanders while also garnering recognition at home.

“There was this interesting little blurb from the News Herald of Morganton at the time about Adolphus Henry Lynch, an African-American

CONTINUES ON PAGE 14 MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

13

NEWS sergeant who was killed in battle,” says Futch. “They published a bit of the letter his commanding officer had written about him. As an African-American soldier coming from the South in 1918 — that was really interesting.”

Others, like Willard Sterling Browning, helped tend one of the Army’s most valuable commodities. “He served in the U.S. Army Remount Service. They cared for the over 240,000 horses, mules, dogs and service animals the Army used,” Futch explains.

Despite all the changes the conflict brought to the business of war, “We weren’t totally mechanized, so there were a lot of horses and mules used.

Someone had to care for them.”

THE HOMEFRONT It’s easy to get swept up in the heroics and struggles played out in faraway battles, but the war effort also extended into the Southern Appalachians. Williams, the Asheville Farm School secretary, writes of students producing thousands of gallons of canned goods to send abroad and holding practice drills on campus, to be ready in case they were drafted.

As wounded veterans began to trickle back stateside, several hospitals and treatment centers were established around the region. General Hospital No. 19, colloquially known as “the Oteen Hospital,” eventually morphed into today’s Charles George VA Medical Center.

“The area was pretty well-known for respiratory and tuberculosis care,” says Futch, “and so with gassed veterans, and those suffering from other respiratory illnesses, that’s what this particular hospital was known for.”

In Madison County, the little town of Hot Springs hosted “enemy alien” detainees from 1917 until the war’s end. “German sailors who happened to be in American ports when the war broke out, they couldn’t let them leave,” Futch notes.

Instead, 2,300 German nationals were held in Hot Springs, bringing their culture and traditions with them. According to the Department of Cultural Resources’ “NC History Today” blog, the Germans built a makeshift Bavarian village, complete with houses, a church and even a carousel, near what’s now the Hot Springs Resort and Spa. “A German brass band provided concerts for the townspeople every Sunday afternoon,” notes the

14

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

WOMEN’S ROLES: While most historical accounts of WWI focus on the men fighting on the front lines, women like “Glory” Hancock (above) played an important role tending to the sick and wounded both overseas and on the homefront. Photo via North Carolina Collection, Pack Memorial Library blog “After living in the camp for 17 months, many internees developed close friendships with local families; some returned to visit after the war ended.”

LASTING LEGACY While subsequent conflicts have largely displaced World War I in the popular memory, Futch says many

of the changes the war brought to WNC laid the groundwork for institutions and beliefs that reverberate in the present day.

“Certainly the cultural exchange,” says Futch. “We think about Rosie the Riveter in World War II, but women were very involved in different ways in World War I too, which empowered some of them to start thinking about suffrage.”

The conflict also brought darker feelings to the forefront. “During and after the war, there was a strong anti-immigrant — really an anti-‘others’ — sentiment,” he notes. “There was a rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan after the war.

Many African-Americans left the South for the open manufacturing jobs up North during the war. All those things lead down to today in various ways.”

Projects like Century America and the upcoming state exhibit, says McGhee, can help bring these often obscure stories to life for contemporary people and shed light on the connections with our own time.

“The old saying ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’ comes to mind,” she says. “In today’s globalized world, we’re at an everincreasing risk of treading on one another’s rights and sensibilities.

Only by listening and learning from one another’s stories and histories can we find common ground and mutual respect for one another, which will enable us to create a bright future for Asheville and the world we live in.”

For more information on the North Carolina in the Great War exhibit, check the website (visitncdcr.gov/ about/history/western-office). X

195 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-4400 appletreeautos.com

TAKE HOME A

CR-V

SALES EVENT 0.9%

APR Financing For well-qualified buyers

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

15

N EWS

by Max Hunt

mhunt@mountainx.com

BROTHERS IN ARMS

Local nonprofits give back to WNC veterans

With Veterans Day fast approaching, the customary forms of American celebration will be prominently on display: parades through city streets, moments of silence briefly interrupting broadcast media, solemn ceremonies at landmarks across the country, special discounts at restaurants and shops.

Beyond those symbolic gestures, however, stands a large and growing need to support the many veterans who are struggling with serious physical and emotional issues or with trying to reestablish themselves in civilian society.

A 2015 report by the N.C. Bar Association found that 18.5 percent of the state’s veterans reported suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

According to the Veterans Healing Initiative, a national nonprofit, substance abuse disorders are one of the top three diagnoses in the Veterans Affairs system nationwide, and an estimated 18 veterans commit suicide every day.

Nearly 20,000 vets live in Buncombe County alone, census data show.

But Western North Carolina is also home to various nonprofits and support networks that are digging deeper, working to meet these pressing needs in creative ways while fostering a sense of community and support for those who’ve given their time and often risked their lives in defense of this country.

Uncertainty, he continues, looms large in this equation. “The military has a very clearly defined mission; they’ve essentially prepared you and provided you all the tools needed to carry out that mission. When individuals leave the military, they now have to answer [those] questions [for themselves]. That space, and the facilitation of that self-awareness, is a very difficult struggle.”

FORGING A NEW IDENTITY

ROUGH LANDING While the rigors of combat and its associated traumas are widely recognized today, the return to a “normal” life outside the military can be just as painful and isolating, says Air Force veteran John Mahshie.

“The military has two very distinct components, which are not easily replicated in the civilian world,” he notes.

“One is the community factor. They essentially share this common identity, regardless of a person’s political preference, religious beliefs or socioeconomic background. When we transition into the civilian world, it’s totally different — community is much more cliquish and static. To break into that is very difficult.”

At the Veterans Healing Farm, which Mahshie founded in Henderson County in 2013, the core mission is preventing suicides. “When you think of a veteran who’s homeless or [experiencing] substance abuse or divorce, this is a form of suicide,” Mah-

16

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

A NEW MISSION: Veterans returning from active duty often struggle to redefine their mission outside of the military and integrate back into a civilian lifestyle. In order to help their transition and foster a support network to help them meet their needs, local nonprofits across WNC are working to provide everything from housing to physical therapy and a welcoming community to those who served. Photo courtesy of ABCCM shie asserts. “But most people don’t realize that a majority of the veterans who actually physically take their own lives

MOUNTAINX.COM

were not combat veterans: 16 percent more noncombat veterans are committing physical suicide.”

Air Force veteran Melissa Jackson echoes Mahshie’s sentiments. “I came from a military family with a service history that dates back at least to World War I,” she says. Since her discharge in 1982, she’s struggled with PTSD and substance abuse, eventually landing in Asheville to seek services at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Through the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, she found a home at Steadfast House, a shelter for female veterans.

“The transition is difficult, because civilians don’t understand the bond that military personnel share,” notes Jackson. “We miss that sense of belonging; we need the community to be patient and to help us transition.”

Even when help is supposedly available, trying to access needed services through an overburdened bureaucratic system can be discouraging, says nine-year Army veteran Mike Gillis.

“There always seems to be some loophole,” he observes. “In some cases, it seems like the government forgets soldiers who served honestly, with bravery and commitment.”

“Many veterans suffer from physical, emotional and spiritual traumas related to their military service,” agrees Marsha Bennett, a Gulf War veteran who’s now the executive director of Helios Warriors. “Unfortunately, they and their families aren’t given the tools to help them overcome this trauma.

Our veterans and their families often feel they’ve been pushed aside after they’ve given the best of themselves to defend our way of life.”

It’s up to the community as a whole, she maintains, to combat these feelings of abandonment. “As with most issues that affect people in our country, the government isn’t going to fix it for us. The responsibility lies with all of us to make our communities and our world a better place, and we can

FOOD FROM THE HEART: The Veterans Healing Farm in Henderson County recently partnered with the Charles George VA Medical Center to institute a 1-acre community garden on the campus. Produce from the garden was offered weekly to veterans seeking services at the VA center, free of charge. Photo courtesy of Veterans Healing Farm do that by focusing on healing our veterans, one wounded warrior at a time.”

BOOTS ON THE GROUND Individually and in partnership, local organizations are tackling different aspects of what our veterans need.

ABCCM focuses on combating homelessness and helping former servicemen and women obtain job skills and permanent housing, says the Rev. Scott Rogers, the organization’s executive director. “Since we opened the Veterans Restoration Quarters and Steadfast House in 2008, we’ve had less than 10 unsheltered veterans at any one time,” he proudly reports. “Everybody’s doing their part toward getting every veteran off the streets and keeping them off.”

Last year, the two facilities sheltered 490 homeless vets. And 18 months after leaving the shelters, 85 percent of those served are still sober and have homes and jobs, the nonprofit notes.

ABCCM’s program offers a variety of life-skill classes and job-training programs in some of the area’s fastestgrowing industries, says Rogers, such as health care, restaurants and information technologies. The nonprofit has also partnered with other local groups to help veterans deal with legal issues and receive benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

In addition, two new housing projects are in the works. “One for men, called Veterans Village, and another project

specifically for women, Transformation Village, where they can bring their children,” he explains. “We’re waiting on permits right now, but if we can get those through, we’ll actually move dirt before the end of the year.” Altogether, the two complexes will offer 150 additional beds for local veterans.

Still, the need remains great. “About 70 percent of the veterans we have at the Veterans Restoration Quarters and Steadfast House are actively using mental health services available at the VA,” reports Jessica Whitehill, the nonprofit’s director of marketing and communications.

RE-ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS At Helios Warriors, an Ashevillebased nonprofit, a team of local practitioners offers a wide variety of holistic therapies to supplement the traditional treatments for PTSD, physical pain and emotional trauma, all on a sliding scale. “Our veterans and caregivers pay between $5 and $50 for high-quality holistic therapies in a safe and supportive environment, and our clients are never turned away for inability to pay,” Bennett notes, stressing that her nonprofit specifically chose to include veterans’ families in its healing mission.

“Not only veterans are affected by their experiences in defense of our country,” she points out. “Their friends and families are being torn apart as

CONTINUES ON PAGE 18 MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

17

NEWS

30+ Years Experience

well. If we can heal our veterans and give them the tools to overcome the physical, emotional and spiritual traumas of their military service, we can begin the process of healing our communities.”

The Veterans Healing Farm uses the shared experience of operating a working farm to rebuild the sense of community that’s often lost once a veteran leaves active service.

This year, the nonprofit also partnered with the local VA Hospital to create a 1-acre community garden that produced over 8,000 pounds of organic produce. Mahshie says the bounty was distributed weekly to veterans being treated at the hospital. “People were just champing at the bit from this idea of having something real that provides real substance,” he recalls. “To have a grown military man weeping about how impactful this was for him is extremely powerful.”

In addition, Mahshie and his team are now putting the finishing touches on a new community center. He hopes to host a series of workshops there introducing vets from around the country to his organization’s work, so they can implement the model in their own communities.

“It’ll be the Joshua McArdle Community Center, named in honor of a local veteran who took his own life,” Mahshie reveals. “Our goal is to, free of charge, put veterans through a one-week boot camp, training them in the techniques needed to replicate our model. We’ll be live-streaming all of our workshops and putting it on a website where it’s all going to be available for free.”

A HELPING HAND: Beyond helping veterans find housing and healthy food, nonprofits like Helios Warriors provide holistic physical therapies to help veterans address physical and mental issues, regardless of how much they can afford to pay. Photo courtesy of Helios Warriors FROM THE HEART Much remains to be done to address local veterans’ mental and physical needs.

But Jackson, for one, sees the area’s strong sense of community as the perfect

starting point for achieving broader goals. “On behalf of my fellow Asheville veterans, I’d like to thank this kind and generous community,” she declares. “They have certainly opened their hearts to me and made my life so much better!”

More specifically, says Rogers, “We really need people in the community to consider investing in training or scholarships, work clothes and the materials veterans need to improve their skills.”

That’s particularly true in the case of small nonprofits like Helios Warriors, notes Bennett. “We rely heavily on community support to provide our services,” she emphasizes, asking anyone interested in donating time or money to visit the website and sign up (see box).

But while volunteers, jobs and housing support are always needed, helping veterans get back on track can be as simple as opening one’s heart and reaching out to those who’ve served our country so selflessly, says Mahshie.

“From my perspective, the No. 1 thing is being empathetic. When you walk by another person on the street, it’s commonplace to say, ‘How’s it going?’

It’s a superficial question, and yet it’s so important.”

“Freedom comes at a price,” stresses Gillis, the Army veteran. “Loss of life is the retail value. … American fighting men and women stationed overseas are paying that monthly payment.

Seek out homeless veterans, find the ones who crave a better life, give every reasonable assistance to bring them to the level of respectability and pride.

They’re still American soldiers.” X

Finding help

18

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER

ABCCM VETERANS RESTORATION QUARTERS

1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 298-7911 asheville.va.gov

abccm.org/veterans-restoration-quarters 1329 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 259-5333 398-6609 (veterans intake line) vrq@abccm.org

BUNCOMBE COUNTY VETERAN ASSISTANCE

STEADFAST HOUSE

buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/ Veterans/ApplyServices.aspx 199 College St. Asheville, NC 28801 250-5726

abccm.org/steadfast-house 30 Cumberland Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Attn: Steadfast House 259-5365 steadfast@abccm.org

MOUNTAINX.COM

HELIOS WARRIORS helioswarriors.org 251 Haywood St. Asheville, NC 28801 299-0776 helioswarriorswnc@gmail.com

VETERANS HEALING FARM veteranshealingfarm.org 19 Mahshie Lane Hendersonville, NC 28739 606-8212 VeteransHealingFarm@gmail.com

Give!Local Events Calendar Give!Local nonprofit events from 11/9 through 11/17

BY ABIGAIL GRIFFIN | agriffin@mountainx.com The Give!Local campaign is off to a great start, with donations rolling in! The Kick-Off Party was a grand time with about 350 people attending, along with an owl, a turtle, a puppy and a theremin. Folks from about 45 nonprofits demonstrated what they do. (Thanks to Highland Brewing for the venue, and to Asheville MuANIMALS

CLASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS

sic School, Girls Rock Asheville and Anam Cara Theatre for entertainment!)

Give!Local provides a fun, fast and easy way to give online, from $1 to $1,000s in the last two months of the year. Donors can give to as many of the 47 participating nonprofits as they like and pay with one easy credit card

transaction. Plus, there are hundreds of fun, valuable incentives to encourage donations from everyone, including people who don’t get tax breaks and a whole new generation of givers — children! To give, or for more information, visit givelocalguide.org.

Here’s what the Give!Local nonprofits are up to this week.

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

WNC NATURE CENTER 75 Gashes Creek Road, 298-5600, wildwnc.org • TU (11/15), 6-8pm - “Wolf Howl,” educational event focusing on red and grey wolves.

Presentation, refreshments and howling session with the wolves. Registration: 259-8082 or kmastin@ashevillenc.gov. $10/$8 members.

ART OUR VOICE HEART WORKS SURVIVORS ART SHOW 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • TH (11/10), 5-9pm - 15th Annual Survivors’ Art Show featuring Anne Heck.

Performances and presentations at 8 pm. Free to attend. Held at YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market St.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 236 Charlotte St., 253-0701, jcc-asheville.org • SU (11/13), 1:30-5pm “Duplicate Bridge,” cards for all ages and skill levels. Free.

ECO ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS 254-1776, ashevillegreenworks.org • SA (11/12) & SU (11/13), 9am-5pm - Used tire collection. Free.

HENDERSONVILLE GREEN DRINKS 692-0385 ext. 1004, facebook. com/hvlgreendrinks • TH (11/10), 5:30pm -

BENEFITS MOUNTAIN TOP JAMBOREE mtccac.org • TH (11/10), 6-9pm - Proceeds from the Asheville Affiliates Mountain Top Jamboree with the Big Deal Band, reception and silent auction and raffle benefit abused and neglected children. $30/$25 advance.

Held at at the Bunn House, 15 Clayton ORISON BOOKS 713-1755, orisonbooks.com, editor@orisonbooks.com • SU (11/13), 3pm - Proceeds collected at this book release celebration of the poetry collection by Yehoshua November, Two Worlds Exist, benefit Orison Books. Free to attend. Held at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe, 55 Haywood St.

Presentation by the French Broad Riverkeeper about sediment and Muddy Water

MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, wnca.org • TH (11/10), 5-8pm - Join MountainTrue for a public hearing regarding the Cliffside coal ash water permit. Held at Boiling Springs Town Hall, 114 East College Avenue, Shelby

KIDS ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY 505-2926 • SATURDAYS through (12/31) - Family theater performances. $5. Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 236 Charlotte St., 253-0701, jcc-asheville.org • FR (11/11), 10am - “Musical Tot Shabbat,” musical Shabbat celebration for young children and families. Free.

Watch. Sponsored by MountainTrue. Free to attend.

SENIORS

Held at Black Bear Coffee Co., Rosdon Mall, 318 N Main St., #5, Hendersonville

FARM & GARDEN WNC GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

COUNCIL ON AGING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, INC. 277-8288, coabc.org • TH (11/10), 2-4pm “Medicare Choices Made Easy,” workshop. Registration required. Free. Held at Pardee Signature Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville

wncgbc.org • SA (11/12), 9am-4pm “American Clay,” full-day

SUPPORT GROUPS

workshop to learn the basics of installing American Clay Earth Plaster. Registration required: 253-5455. $175.

Held at The ARCH, Riverside Business Park, 2000 Riverside Drive #12, Unit 10

MY DADDY TAUGHT ME THAT mydaddytaughtmethat.org • MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - Men’s discussion group. Free. Held in 16-A Pisgah Apartment, Asheville

GIVE LOCAL LAUNCHES: The Give!Local kick off event at Highland Brewing was buzzing with excitement as over 300 attendees connected with the 45 nonprofits who came to share information about their offerings to the community. The giving website will be open through Saturday, Dec. 31 at givelocalguide.org OUR VOICE 35 Woodfin St., 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • Ongoing drop-in group for female identified survivors of sexual violence.

THEATER ANAM CARA THEATRE 545-3861, anamcaratheatre.com • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (11/11), 8pm - The God of Hell. $20/$16 advance. Held at Toy Boat Community Art Space, 101 Fairview Road, Suite B DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 275-2093, differentstrokespac.org • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS (11/3) until (11/19), 7:30pm - Different Strokes!

Performing Arts Collective presents Night of The Living Dead

- Redux. $21/$18 advance. Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St.

VOLUNTEERING ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS 254-1776, ashevillegreenworks.org • SA (11/12) & SU (11/13), 9am5pm - Volunteers needed to help load tires into semi-trailers for “Tire Amnesty Day” tire collection. Registration: goo. gl/jHab6K. Held at the Sears Asheville Mall Parking Lot, 1 South Tunnel Road 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.

MOUNTAINX.COM

MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, wnca.org • 2nd SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm - Urban Forest Workdays: Richmond Hill Park invasive plant removal work days. Held at Richmond Hill Park, 4641 Law School Road, East Bend

WELLNESS ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA CENTER 8 Brookdale Road, ashevillecommunityyoga.com • SA (11/12), 12:30-2:30pm “Yoga for Posture,” workshop. $20.

• SA (11/12), 3-5pm - “Cultivate a Home Practice,” yoga workshop. $20.

• SU (11/13), 12:30-2:30pm “Yoga for Insomnia,” workshop. $20.

• MONDAYS (11/7) until (11/28), 7:15-8:15am - “Sunrise Flow,” yoga class. $5-$15.

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

19

COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER 9 - 17, 2016

CALENDAR GUIDELINES In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must benefit or be sponsored by a nonprofit or noncommercial community group. In the spirit of Xpress’ commitment to support the work of grassroots community organizations, we will also list events our staff consider to be of value or interest to the public, including local theater performances and art exhibits even if hosted by a forprofit group or business.

All events must cost no more than $40 to attend in order to qualify for free listings, with the one exception of events that benefit nonprofits. Commercial endeavors and promotional events do not qualify for free listings.

Free listings will be edited by Xpress staff to conform to our style guidelines and length. Free listings appear in the publication covering the date range in which the event occurs.

Events may be submitted via email to calendar@ mountainx.com or through our online submission form at mountainx.com/calendar. The deadline for free listings is the Wednesday one week prior to publication at 5 p.m.

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

ANIMALS BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY 692-2639, blueridgehumane.org • WE (11/16), 6pm - Adoptable pet event. Free to attend. Held at Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave., Hendersonville WNC NATURE CENTER 75 Gashes Creek Road, 298-5600, wildwnc.org • TU (11/15), 6-8pm - "Wolf Howl," educational event focusing on red and grey wolves. Presentation, refreshments and howling session with the wolves. Registration: 2598082 or kmastin@ashevillenc.gov. $10/$8 members.

BENEFITS ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY 693-8504, acofhc.org • SU (11/13), Proceeds from the “Ragtime to Cool: A Trip through American Jazz” quartet concert and reception benefit the Arts Council of Henderson County. Registration: 693-8504. $45. Held at Freeburg Pianos, 2314 Asheville Highway, Suite D, Hendersonville ASHEVILLE BROWNS BACKERS CLUB 658-4149, ashevillebbw@gmail.com • SUNDAYS, 1pm - Proceeds raised

20

PUSSY RIOT PANEL: Two members of the Russian feminist punk rock protest group Pussy Riot, known for their members’ arrest and imprisonment after their 2012 protest performance at a Moscow cathedral, are taking part in a panel discussion at UNC Asheville on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Humanities Lecture Hall. The ticketed discussion will include group member Maria Alyokhina, who served 21 months in prison and now travels the world speaking about feminist issues, LGBT rights and opposition to the policies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alyokhina is joined by Alexandra Bogino, who works as a reporter at Pussy Riot’s independent media outlet, Mediazona. The panel will be moderated by professor Lori Horvitz, who is the director of the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at UNC Asheville. For more information, visit cesap.unca.edu. Photo of Pussy Riot courtesy of UNC Asheville

at this weekly social group supporting the Cleveland Browns benefit local charities. Free to attend. Held at The Social, 1078 Tunnel Road ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 259-5300, abccm.org • TH (11/17), 7am-1pm - "Toasty," annual blanket and winter wearables donation drive. Donations of new or clean, gently used blankets, coats, hats, scarves and gloves accepted.

Held at Executive Park parking lot, corner of College St. and Charlotte St. ASHEVILLE FAERIE ARTS FESTIVAL bioflyer.wordpress.com/bioflyer/ asheville-faerie-arts-festival/ • FR (11/11), 7-11pm - Proceeds from this "Goth Faerie Ball" themed event with fashion show, DJ music and arts, crafts and food vendors benefit Eblen Charities. $20/$14 advance.

Held at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. FEED THE NEED FOOD DRIVE • SA (11/12), 9am-4pm - Donations of food or money accepted for The Community Table. Held at Harold’s IGA, 80 W. Sylva Shopping Area, Sylva and Sylva Food Lion, 73 Asheville Road, Sylva MOUNTAIN TOP JAMBOREE mtccac.org • TH (11/10), 6-9pm - Proceeds from

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

the Asheville Affiliates Mountain Top Jamboree with the Big Deal Band, reception and silent auction and raffle benefit abused and neglected children. $30/$25 advance. Held at at the Bunn House, 15 Clayton

market supper party with Gypsy Queen Cuisine and Seasoned 2 The Bone benefit the West Asheville Tailgate Market. $40. Held at Gypsy Queen Cuisine, 807 Patton Ave.

MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, wnca.org • SU (11/13), 7pm - Proceeds from this concert with Lyric and featuring Mavis Staples benefit benefit MountainTrue's French Broad Riverkeeper. $35-$65. Held at Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD samaritanspurse.org/occ • MO (11/14) until MO (11/21) - Drop off gift-filled shoeboxes at drop-off points within the Asheville area. For more information and locations visit the website.

ORISON BOOKS 713-1755, orisonbooks.com, editor@ orisonbooks.com • SU (11/13), 3pm - Proceeds collected at this book release celebration of the poetry collection by Yehoshua November, Two Worlds Exist, benefit Orison Books. Free to attend. Held at Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe, 55 Haywood St. WEST ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET 541-609-8596, westashevilletailgatemarket.com • SU (11/13), 7pm - Proceeds from this family style Carribean Soul Food

MOUNTAINX.COM

A-B TECH SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 398-7950, abtech.edu/sbc • WE (11/9), 2-4pm - “Increasing Cash Flow in Your Business," seminar.

Registration required. Free. Held at A-B Tech South Site, 303B Airport Road, Arden • TH (11/10), 3-6pm - "Using WordPress to Build a Website for Your Business," seminar. Registration required. Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler • TH (11/17), 6-8pm - "Business Formation: Choosing the Right Structure," workshop. Registration required. Free. Held at A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler FLETCHER AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION jim@extraordinarycopywriter.com • TH (11/10), 5:30pm - Membership meeting and networking. Free. Held at the Fletcher Community Center, 300 Old Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 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

CLASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS MAKE YOUR OWN UKRAINIAN EGG ORNAMENT (PD.) Learn to make beautiful Ukrainian holiday egg ornaments: Pysanky workshops in the River Arts District or your location. AshevilleStudioA. com • call or text (828) 423-6459 • AvlStudioA@gmail.com for signup + more info.

ONE MILLION CUPS OF COFFEE (PD.) WEDNESDAYS, 9am - Asheville’s startup community gathers weekly for presentations by founders of emerging high-growth startup businesses.

Run by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Free coffee, open to the public. RISC Networks, 81 Broadway. www.1millioncups.com/asheville REFLECTIONS: SLOWING DOWN AND GIVING THANKS (PD.) November 14 and 21. 7:30-9pm. $20 per person. Create original works of art using collage, chalk and other mediums to reflect on this season of gratitude. Come prepared to have fun and let your creativity blossom. No art

experience necessary. Go to rootsandwingsarts.com for more information.

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (PD.) Asheville, help us launch a new style of college-level learning: No grading, leading-edge content, affordable. • Tuesday, November 15, 7-8:30pm at Goodwill, 1616 Patton Ave., or • Saturday, November 19, 11am-12:30pm at Firestorm Books, 610 Haywood Road. Hosted by Sphere College Project. Free to public. spherecollege.org/events WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING? (PD.) Billions living in poverty.

Environmental destruction. Endless war. But, Hope Grows: Maitreya, The World Teacher is in the world.

People demanding environmental and social justice. UFOs/Crop Circles. Signs and miracles. The Forces of Light are Gathering.

What does this mean for you?

Saturday, November 19, Asheville Friends Meeting. 227 Edgewood Rd. 2pm. Free. presentation. 828398-0609.

ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 30 Meadow Road, 251-5702, ashevillehabitat.org • TU (11/15), 6-7pm - Habitat homeownership information session. Free.

ASHEVILLE LAND OF SKY TOASTMASTERS 274-1865 or 954-383-2111 • TUESDAYS, 7am - Group meeting to develop speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Free. Held at Reuter YMCA, 3 Town Center Blvd.

ASHEVILLE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN ashevillenow@live.com • 2nd SUNDAYS, 2:30pm - Monthly meeting. Free. Held at YWCA of Asheville, 185 S French Broad Ave. ASHEVILLE TOASTMASTERS CLUB 914-424-7347, ashevilletoastmasters.com • THURSDAYS, 6:15pm - General meeting. Free. Held at YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market St. BIG IVY COMMUNITY CENTER 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, 626-3438 • 2nd MONDAYS, 7pm - Community club meeting. Free.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • WE (11/16), 4pm - "Coloring and Conversation," for adults. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa CHARLES GEORGE V.A. MEDICAL CENTER 1100 Tunnel Road • FR (11/11), 11am - Veterans Day Ceremony with Carrol "Spider" Trantham, David Gantt, Cynthia Breyfogle and keynote speaker Nicholas Warr, a former Marine, Vietnam veteran and author. Free.

FIRESTORM CAFE AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Road, 255-8115 • 2nd SUNDAYS, noon-2pm Discussion group on the tarot. Free to attend.

• WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - "What's Up with Whiteness" discussion group.

Free to attend.

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.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 236 Charlotte St., 253-0701, jccasheville.org • SU (11/13), 1:30-5pm - "Duplicate Bridge," cards for all ages and skill levels. 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.

MCDOWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY- MARION BRANCH 90 W Court St., Marion, 652-3858 • WE (11/9), 3pm - "Introduction to Finding Grants," workshop.

Registration required: mcdowellpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/2913220.

Free.

• WE (11/16), 3pm - "Introduction to Proposal Writing," workshop.

Registration required: mcdowellpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/2913262.

Free.

MCDOWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY-OLD FORT BRANCH 65 East Mitchell St., Old Fort, 6687111 • TU (11/15), 4pm- "Introduction to Proposal Writing," class. Registration required: mcdowellpubliclibrary.libcal. com/event/2913261. Free.

ONTRACK WNC 50 S. French Broad Ave., 255-5166, ontrackwnc.org • WE (11/9), 5:30-7:30pm - "Understanding Reverse Mortgages," seminar. Registration required. Free.

• WE (11/9), 5:30-7pm "Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it." Seminar. Registration required. Free.

• MONDAYS (11/14) until (11/28), 5:30-8pm - "Manage Your Money Series," seminar. Registration required. Free.

• TU (11/15), 5:30-7pm - "Savings & Goal Setting," seminar. Registration required. Free.

• WE (11/16), 5:30-7pm - "Budgeting and Debt Class." Registration required. Free.

SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE showingupforracialjustice.org • TUESDAYS, 10am-noon - Educating and organizing white people for racial justice. Free to attend. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road • 3rd TUESDAYS, 7pm - Coalition building session. Free. Held at Kairos West Community Center, Haywood Road TARHEEL PIECEMAKERS QUILT CLUB tarheelpiecemakers.wordpress.com/ • WE (11/9), 10am - General meeting and presentation on "Tee Shirt Quilts," by Patty Caruso of Beginnings Quilt Shop. Free.

Held at Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Highway Hendersonville TRANSITION ASHEVILLE 296-0064, transitionasheville.org • MO (11/14), 6:30-8pm - “Overcoming Obstacles to Connection Within our Family, Community and as Activists,” presentation by nonviolent communication trainer Roberta Wall. Free. Held at

St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. WNC MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM wncmilitaryhistorymuseum.com • (10/22) through (11/11) - Operation Armed Forces, exhibition of military memorabilia from WWI to the present. Held in the Aethelwold Hotel Lobby, 23 S. Broad St., Brevard

DANCE POLE FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES AT DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE (PD.) Pole Dance, Burlesque, Jazz/Funk, Hip Hop, Flashmobs! Drop in for a class or sign up for a series: • 6 Week Intro to Spin Pole-Begins Oct. 27 • 8 Week Jazz/Funk to Beyonce-Begins Oct. 27 • Halloween Flashmob Mystery Workshop-Oct. 30 • 6 Week Intro to Pole- Begins Nov. 2 • DanceclubAsheville.com • 828275-8628 Right down the street from UNCA - 9 Old Burnsville Hill Rd., #3 STUDIO ZAHIYA, DOWNTOWN DANCE CLASSES (PD.) Monday 5pm Ballet Wkt 6pm Hip Hop Wkt 7pm Hip Hop Fusion 8pm Tap • Tuesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 4:30pm Teen Bellydance 6pm Intro to Bellydance 7pm Bellydance 2 8pm Bellydance 3 8pm Hip Hop Choreography •Wednesday 9am Hip Hop Wkt 5:30pm Hip Hop Wkt 6:30pm Bhangra 7:30pm POUND Wkt 8pm • Thursday 9am Hip Hop Wrkt 4pm Girls Hip Hop 5pm Teen Hip Hop 7pm West African • Saturday 9:30am Hip Hop Wkt 10:45 Electronic Yoga Wkt • Sunday 3pm Tap 2 6:30pm Vixen • $13 for 60 minute classes, Wkt $5. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. www.studiozahiya.com :: 828.242.7595

ECO ASHEVILLE CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/ NC_Asheville/ • 2nd SATURDAYS, 12:30-3pm Open meeting regarding climate change solutions. Free. Held at Kairos West Community Center, Haywood Road, Asheville 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 (11/12) & SU (11/13), 9am-5pm Used tire collection. Free. Held at the Sears Asheville Mall Parking Lot, 1 South Tunnel Road

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

21

C O N S C I O U S PA R T Y

By Kat McReynolds | kmcreynolds@mountainx.com

Paint, Sip, Relax!

Need a new fun night out? Let us help!

2 hour Guided Painting Classes every Tues-Sat. Private Parties available anytime.

All experience levels encouraged!

Check online for pricing & details.

640 Merrimon Ave • (828) 255-2442 • wineanddesign.com/asheville

Natural Women’s Health

Dr. Meyers

Holistically Addressing • Infertility • Irregular Cycles • PMS • PCOS • Perimenopause

Dr. Colwell

138 Charlotte Street 828-505-0402 www.waterleafnaturopathic.com

$hop

FOR HER

NOW THROUGH

Early!

CHRISTMAS

SPC017502

Se Habla Español

Alan’s West

1186 Patton Ave.

828.254.8681 Mon - Sat: 9 to 7

22

Cherokee (Across from Casino) 828.554.0431 OPEN 24 HOURS

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Alan’s East

736 Tunnel Road

828.299.4440 Mon - Sat: 9 to 7

MOUNTAINX.COM

Mavis Staples headlines MountainTrue benefit WHAT: A benefit concert featuring Mavis Staples and Lyric WHERE: The Orange Peel WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. (VIP pre-party at 5 p.m.)

WHY: “When you start Googling around, you realize what a legend [Mavis Staples] really is,” says MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson.

The civil rights-era songstress’ recent accomplishments include releasing album Livin’ On a High Note, winning a second Grammy Award and touring as the opener for Bob Dylan (who once proposed marriage to Staples and has a duet song with her planned for 2017, according to Rolling Stone). Earlier this year, Staples was named a Kennedy Center honoree.

Opening the iconic vocalist’s Asheville performance is local act Lyric, who is also scheduled to play an intimate acoustic set for VIP ticketholders downstairs before the main show.

“It’s a fundraiser for the French Broad Riverkeeper program,” Carson explains, and proceeds will specifically help expand the nonprofit’s presence on swimguide.org.

MountainTrue currently takes water samples at 23 sites throughout the French Broad Watershed, monitoring levels of E. coli. and reporting that data on the SwimGuide website. Outdoor adventurers use the information to decide whether to recreate at certain locations, and MountainTrue can sometimes use it to track down sources of pollution or push for additional cleaning in affected locales.

Between sets, attendees will get a rundown of MountainTrue’s various other initiatives, which involve further water quality analysis, transportation education (I-26 ConnectUs Project), land-use strategies, invasive plant management, cleanups, plantings and more. Plus, the nonprofit will raffle off a Dagger kayak donated

by French Broad Outfitters.

“It’s a unique opportunity to see a living legend, and you get to support

MELODIC MEANING: MountainTrue’s Hartwell Carson says Mavis Staples felt like a great fit for a benefit concert, considering her well-loved voice and longtime support of social justice. “Even though we do environmental issues, there is a lot of overlap,” he says. Photo courtesy of the artist your local river,” Carson says, pointing out that Dylan is scheduled to play Asheville one night before the MountainTrue benefit. With a hopeful laugh, he adds: “We were trying to get some collaboration going, but I don’t know if that will happen or not.”

A limited number of seats are available at this standing show. For more information or tickets ($35-$65), visit theorangepeel.net. VIP tickets include food, beer and admission to the pre-party. X

CO M M U N ITY CAL EN DA R HENDERSONVILLE GREEN DRINKS 692-0385 ext. 1004, facebook.com/ hvlgreendrinks • TH (11/10), 5:30pm - Presentation by the French Broad Riverkeeper about sediment and Muddy Water Watch. Sponsored by MountainTrue.

Free to attend. Held at Black Bear Coffee Co., Rosdon Mall, 318 N Main St., #5, Hendersonville PUBLIC LECTURES AT UNCA unca.edu • TU (11/15), 2pm - "Drifters Project: Plastic and the Anthropocene," presentation by artist Pam Longobardi, who collects, documents and transforms oceanic plastic into installations and photography. Free. Held in the Humanities Lecture Hall.

FARM & GARDEN MADISON COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE 258 Carolina Lane Marshall • TH (11/10), 9am-5pm - North Carolina Ginseng Association forum on growing organic American ginseng, with a focus on producing for the domestic market. Registration: https://goo.gl/dWwpl2. $30.

POLK COUNTY FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE BREAKFAST polkcountyfarms.org • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7-8am Monthly breakfast with presentations regarding agriculture. Admission by donation. Held at the 4-H Center, Locust St, Columbus WNC GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL wncgbc.org • SA (11/12), 9am-4pm - "American Clay," full-day workshop to learn the basics of installing American Clay Earth Plaster. Registration required: 253-5455. $175. Held at The ARCH, Riverside Business Park, 2000 Riverside Drive #12, Unit 10

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS BUNCOMBE COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEN'S CLUB 712-1711, gakeller@gakeller.com • 2nd SATURDAYS, 7:30am Discussion group meeting with optional breakfast. Free to attend.

Held at Corner Stone Restaurant, 102 Tunnel Road MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, wnca.org • TH (11/10), 5-8pm - Join MountainTrue for a public hearing regarding the Cliffside coal ash water permit. Held at Boiling Springs Town Hall, 114 East College Avenue, Shelby YOUR VOICE, YOUR FUTURE TOWN HALL MEETING wlos.com • TH (11/17), 8pm - "Your Voice, Your Future" town hall focusing on

Responsible Automotive Service & Repair

by Abigail Griffin

the "affordable housing crisis" in Asheville. Hosted by WLOS. Free.

Held at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road

KIDS ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY 505-2926 • SATURDAYS through (12/31) Family theater performances. $5.

Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St. BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • WE (11/9), 4pm - Art club for school age kids. Free. Held at Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester • TH (11/10), 4pm - "BATS: Creepy or Friends?" presentation. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa • SA (11/12), 11am - "Make a Bird Feeder!" activity for school-aged children. Free. Held at Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester • SA (11/12), 1-3pm - "Dungeons & Dragons" for teens. No experience necessary. Registration: 2504720. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • WE (11/16), 3:30pm - "Makers & Shakers: Upcycled T-Shirt Bags with Asheville Greenworks," activities for ages 5 and up. Free. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. • TH (11/17), 4pm - "LEGO Builders," for all ages. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE 2 S. Pack Square, 257-4530, dwtheatre.com • TH (11/10, 10am & noon - The Wright Brothers: Those Daring Young Men and Their Flying Machine,

by Fresh Brewed Productions.

Recommended for grades 2-6. $7.50.

• TU (11/15) & WE (11/16), 10am & noon - Skippyjon Jones: Snow What,

by Theatreworks USA. For grades Pre-school through 3. $7.50.

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

HANDS ON! A CHILDREN'S GALLERY 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, 697-8333 • WE (11/9), 11am - "Book n’ Craft," story time and craft for all ages.

Admission fees apply.

• Through TH (11/10), 10am-5pm - "Kids Vote!" voting activities for pre-K through 2nd grade. Admission fees apply.

• TH (11/10), 11am-noon - "Blue Ridge Humane Day!" Activities and animal event with Blue Ridge Humane Society. Admission fees

apply.

• FR (11/11), 10am-4pm - "Celebrate Veteran’s Day!" Activities for all ages.

Admission fees apply.

• TU (11/15), 11-11:30am - "Mad Scientists Lab – Worms!" Activities for ages 3 and up. Registration required.

Admission fees apply.

• TU (11/15) through FR (11/18), 10am-4pm - "Let’s Play Games!"

Activities celebrating National Game and Puzzle Week for all ages.

Admission fees apply.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 236 Charlotte St., 253-0701, jcc-asheville.org • FR (11/11), 10am - "Musical Tot Shabbat," musical Shabbat celebration for young children and families.

Free.

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

Free to attend.

MOUNTAIN GATEWAY MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER 102 Water St., Old Fort, mountaingatewaymuseum.org/ • 2nd SATURDAYS, 10am-3pm - Plein air painting demonstrations. Free.

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

Voted one of the BEST OF WNC for 11 years in a row. Thank you!

Call us!

255.2628

organic-mechanic.com • 568 Haywood Rd • West Asheville

THE VANISHING WHEELCHAIR 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite L, 645-2941, VanishingWheelchair.org • 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS, 7pm - “Magic, Mirth & Meaning,” family-friendly, hour-long storytelling singing, juggling and magic production.

Admission by donation.

TWO SISTERS FARMSTEAD 218 Morgan Cove Road, Candler, 707-4236, twosistersfarmstead.org • SA (11/12), 10am-noon - Family Discovery Day: "Wild Animals," day with animal tracking and feeding activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Free.

OUTDOORS BIG IVY COMMUNITY CENTER 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, 626-3438 • SATURDAYS through (11/19), 10am - Turkey shoot. Priced per shot.

FOOTHILLS CONSERVANCY OF NORTH CAROLINA 437-9930, foothillsconservancy.org • SA (11/12), 9am-noon - Moderate to strenuous hike to the summit of Table Rock Mountain with geologist Steve Gurley. Registration required: 437-9930. Free.

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

23

C OM M U N ITY CAL EN DA R PISGAH ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1 PARI Drive Rosman, 862-5554, pari.edu • FR (11/11), 7pm Presentation of the art of Samuel F. B. Morse followed by a campus tour and night sky viewing. Registration required. $20/$15 seniors & military/Free under age 10.

PISGAH CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED pisgahchaptertu.org/NewMeeting-information.html • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7pm - General meeting and presentations. Free to attend. Held at Pardee Health Education Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville

PARENTING BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS buncombeschools.org • TU (11/15), 4-6pm "Countdown to Kindergarten," event to learn more about Buncombe County Schools programs. Free to attend.

Held at Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road FIRST PARENT CENTER 277-1315, firstparentcenter.org • Through MO (11/14) Enrollment for the "Incredible Years" 12-week parenting series to learn positive discipline. Classes take place Tuesdays beginning Nov. 15 from 5:45-7:45pm. Childcare and dinner provided.

Registration: surveymonkey. com/r/IYregister or 277-1315.

PUBLIC LECTURES PUBLIC LECTURES AT UNCA unca.edu • WE (11/9), 12:30pm "Neurodiversity - Creativity and Innovation Thrive When We Welcome Diverse Minds," presentation by autistic writer, artist and activist Sparrow Rose Jones. Free. Held in Ramsey Library, Whitman Room.

• TH (10/10), noon - "Students with Disability Panel," panel discussion. Free. Held in Highsmith Union room 224.

• MO (11/14), noon - Campus and Community Human Rights Forum: "Child Detention in Israel," presentation by Azadeh Shahshani. Free. Held in the Sherrill Center Mountain View Room.

• MO (11/14), 7:30pm - "Ain't I A Woman? Real Talk on the Metaphysics of Gender," presentation by Robin Dembroff and Melissa Burchard. Free.

24

by Abigail Griffin

Held in the Highsmith Student Union.

• TU (11/15), 4:30-6pm - "A Changing Paradigm: Cancer Metastasis as the Target," lecture by Jon Wiener. Free. Held in the Reuter Center.

• TH (11/17), 7:30pm "Expressions of Pride in the Iconography of Roman Craftsmen," lecture by Jared Benton, field supervisor of excavations in Morgantina in central Sicily. Free. Held in the Ramsey Library Whitman Room.

PUBLIC LECTURES AT WCU wcu.edu • TH (9/15), 5:30pm Presentation by Fernando Campos addressing obstacles to college for Latina/o students. Free. Held in Niggli Theatre

SENIORS BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • TU (11/15), 4pm - "I Don't Want to Move Into A Skilled Nursing Facility…Options for Living Independently," presentation by Care Partners. Free.

Held at Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Road, Candler COUNCIL ON AGING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, INC. 277-8288, coabc.org • TH (11/10), 2-4pm "Medicare Choices Made Easy," workshop. Registration required. Free. Held at Pardee Signature Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville PARK RIDGE HEALTH EVENTS 298-2339, parkridgehealth.org • MO (11/14), 9-11am “Learning the Difference Between Confrontational and Supportive Communication,” presentation by dementia educator Teepa Snow. Registration required: 684-6480. Free. Held at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden • MO (11/14), 1-3pm “Understanding Yourself as a Caregiver: What Do You Need to Keep Going?” presentation by dementia educator Teepa Snow. Registration required: 684-6480. Free. Held at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com

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.

EXPERIENCE THE SACRED SOUND OF HU (PD.) In our fast-paced world, are you looking to find more inner peace? Singing HU can lift you into a higher state of consciousness, so that you can discover, in your own way, who you are and why you’re here. • Sunday, November 13, 2016, 11am, fellowship follows.

Eckankar Center of Asheville, 797 Haywood Rd. (“Hops and Vines” building, lower level), Asheville NC 28806, 828-2546775. (free event). www.eckankar-nc.org FULL MOON TRANSMISSION MEDITATION (PD.) Want to help the world, but don't know where to start?

Group meditation that 'steps down' energies from the Masters of Wisdom for use by people working for a better world. Non-sectarian. No fees.

A simple altruistic service for the world. Free. Wednesday.

November 16. 7pm. Crystal Visions. 5426 Asheville Hwy. Information: 828-398-0609.

OPEN HEART MEDITATION (PD.) New Location 70 Woodfin Pl. Suite 212 Tues. 7-8 PM. Experience the spiritual connection to your heart and the stillness & beauty of the Divine within you.

Suggested $5 Love Offering.

OpenHeartMeditation.com SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER (PD.) Wednesdays, 10-midnight, Thursdays, 7-8:30pm and Sundays, 10-noon • Meditation and community. Admission by donation. 60 N. Merrimon Ave., #113, (828) 200-5120. asheville.shambhala.org

MOUNTAINX.COM

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • FR (11/11), 6:15pm - Introduction to Bruno Groening’s teachings.

Information: brunoasheville. com. Free. Held at North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave. • WE (11/16), 6:30-7:30pm - “A Course In Shamanism,” presents an evening of discussion for healing work with Tom Wright. Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road CENTER FOR ART & SPIRIT AT ST. GEORGE 1 School Road, 258-0211 • FR (11/11), 7-9pm - "Sacred Sound Galactivation & Psychic Circle," workshop with Alan Pratt. Free.

• 2nd SUNDAYS, 7pm - Dances of Universal Peace. Simple circle dances & chants. $10.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1245 Sixth Ave., W. Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • TH (11/10), 12:15pm - "Lunch & Learn," presentation by retired chaplain Vicki Marshaler on the importance of laughter.

Bring a bag lunch. Registration: 693-4890 ext. 304. Free.

• 2nd FRIDAYS, 1pm - Healing prayer gathering. Free.

URBAN DHARMA 225-6422, udharmanc.com/ • THURSDAYS, 7:30-9pm Open Sangha night. Free. Held at Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave

SPOKEN & WRITTEN WORD 35BELOW 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • TH (11/17), 7:30pm - "Listen to This," storytelling series featuring stories and songs from locals. $15.

• SA (11/12), 3pm - West Asheville Book Club: Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner.

Free. Held at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road • TU (11/15), 7pm - Fairview Evening Book Club: Bearwallow by Jeremy B. Jones. Free. Held at Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Road, Fairview • TU (11/15), 7pm - Black Mountain Mystery Book Club: Cold Dish by Craig Johnson. Free. Held at Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain • TH (11/17), 2:30pm - Skyland Book Club: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George.

Free. Held at Skyland/South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road FIRESTORM CAFE AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Road, 255-8115 • FR (11/11), 5-6:30pm - "I Married a Mystic," book presentation. Free to attend.

FLETCHER LIBRARY 120 Library Road, Fletcher, 687-1218, library.hendersoncountync.org • 2nd THURSDAYS, 10:30am Book Club. Free.

• 2nd THURSDAYS, 1:30pm Writers' Guild. Free.

FRANCIS ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 725 Asbury Road, Candler, 667-3950, faumc.com • TU (11/15), 7pm Presentation and reading by Wiley Cash. Free.

LITERARY EVENTS AT UNCA unca.edu • TH (11/10), noon Presentation by Leigh Ann Henion, author of Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurers Guide to the Natural World. Free.

Held in the Karpen Hall in the Laurel Forum.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS ASHEVILLE MALL 3 S. Tunnel Road, 296-7335 • SA (11/12), 2-4pm - Marvin J. Wolf and William Albracht present their book, Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Firebase Kate. Free to attend.

MALAPROP'S BOOKSTORE AND CAFE 55 Haywood St., 254-6734, malaprops.com • TH (11/10), 7pm - John Hartness and Jake Bible read excerpts from their latest releases. Free to attend.

• SA (11/12), 7pm - Dr. Bud Harris presents his book, Aging Strong: Living It Forward and Giving It Back. Free to attend.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • FR (11/11), 10am-6pm & SA (11/12), 10am-4pm - Fall book sale. Free to attend. Held at Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Road, Candler

NOVELS & NOVELTIES BOOKSTORE 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville, 697-1870, fountainheadbookstore.com • WE (11/16), 7pm - Mark De Castrique presents his novel, The Singularity Race. Free to attend.

THE WRITER'S WORKSHOP 254-8111, twwoa.org • Through WE (11/30) Submissions accepted for the "Memoirs Contest." For full guidelines see website. $25.

THOMAS WOLFE MEMORIAL 52 North Market St., 253-8304, wolfememorial.com • TH (11/10), 5:30pm Dramatic reading of letters to and from Wolfe's women. Free to attend.

TRADE & LORE COFFEE HOUSE 37 Wall St., 424-7291, tradeandlore.com/ • FR (11/11), 7:30pm - WORD! Storytelling event hosted by David Joe Miller Presents featuring Elizabeth Ellis and Lloyd Arneach. $15/$12 advance.

SPORTS BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS ASHEVILLE MALL 3 S. Tunnel Road, 296-7335 • SU (11/13), 1-3pm - Art Chansky presents his book, Game Changers: Dean Smith, Charlie Scott, and the Era That Transformed a Southern College Town. Free to attend.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY RECREATION SERVICES buncombecounty.org/ Governing/Depts/Parks/ • Through MO (12/19) - Open registration for the winter adult dodge ball league. $30 per player.

VOLUNTEERING TUTOR ADULTS IN NEED WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL (PD.) • Literacy and English language skills help people rise out of poverty and support their families. Volunteer and give someone a second chance to learn. Sign up for volunteer orientation on 1/4 (5:30 pm) or 1/5 (9:00 am) by emailing volunteers@litcouncil.com. www.litcouncil.com ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS 254-1776, ashevillegreenworks.org • SA (11/12) & SU (11/13), 9am5pm - Volunteers needed to help load tires into semi-trailers for "Tire Amnesty Day" tire collection. Registration: goo. gl/jHab6K. Held at the Sears Asheville Mall Parking Lot, 1 South Tunnel Road

HANDS ON ASHEVILLEBUNCOMBE 2-1-1, handsonasheville.org • WE (11/9), 5-7pm Volunteer to help keep up with the maintenance of the Verner Community Garden.

Registration required.

• TH (11/10), 11am-12:30pm - Volunteer to serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veteran's Restoration Quarters.

Registration required.

• SA (11/12), 9:30am-noon - Volunteer to assist with unpacking and pricing the merchandise in a nonprofit, fairtrade retail store. Registration required.

• SA (11/12), 1-2:30pm Volunteer to help make holiday ornaments and decorations for the Care Partners client Christmas tree and family room. Registration required.

• TU (11/17), 4-6pm - Volunteer to assist with unpacking and pricing the merchandise in a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store.

Registration required.

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.

MOUNTAINTRUE 258-8737, wnca.org • 2nd SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm - Urban Forest Workdays: Richmond Hill Park invasive plant removal work days. Held at Richmond Hill Park, 4641 Law School Road, East Bend N.C. ARBORETUM WINTER LIGHTS 665-2492, ncwinterlights.com • WE (11/16) through SU (1/1) - Volunteer to help with the Winter Lights exhibition. ​ Individuals, couples and groups are welcome! Must be 18 or over. Registration and training required. Held at N.C. Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way WNC KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS FOR OTHERS 575-9195 • MO (11/14), 7-9pm - General meeting for group that makes and donates handmade knitted and crocheted items to over 16 charities. All skill levels welcome. Free. Held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Road For more volunteering opportunities visit mountainx.com/ volunteering

H U MOR

Thank you for voting us #1!

frugalframer An Asheville Tradition since 1975 Asheville’s largest selection of in-stock moulding August 29 - December 31, purchase a Biltmore collection frame and receive TWO tickets to Biltmore House!

Visit frugalframer.com for additional details about this offer.

Downtown 95 Cherry Street North 828.258.2435 Arden 2145 Hendersonville Rd. 828.687.8533

frugalframer.com

What would you like to frame?

95 Cherry Street North Asheville, NC 28801 828.258.2435

2145 Hendersonville Rd Arden, NC 28704 828.687.8533

www.frugalframer.com

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

25

WELLNESS

THE POWER OF MUSIC

Music as medicine at local long-term care facilities

BY NICK WILSON nickjames.w@gmail.com Western medicine has traditionally overlooked music as a primary form of treatment, but with neurological research providing evidence of its positive effects, music-as-therapy is gaining ground. “Music is effectively being used in settings such as medical centers, intensive care units, rehab facilities and nursing homes to assist in rehabilitation from stroke, cardiac illnesses, psychological distress and other problems,” says Robert Swoap, licensed clinical and health psychologist and professor of psychology at Warren Wilson College.

Music’s therapeutic power has been evident for centuries, of course. In Music Therapy: An Introduction, author Jacqueline Schmidt Peters explains how the connections among music, religion and healing were prominent in many primitive tribal civilizations in Africa; how second-century B.C. Hindus marveled at the links among humans, music and the cosmos; how Aristotle valued music as an emotional catharsis; and how Plato described music as the medicine of the soul.

These days, music is particularly helpful in treating patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Music helps “in a variety of ways, including helping them become more oriented, less distressed and more communicative,” says Swoap.

This is significant: The World Health Organization claims that 47.5 million people across the globe have dementia, with 7.7 million new cases every year. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and may contribute to 60 to 70 percent of the cases, according to the WHO. A majority of these patients eventually make their way to long-term care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living facilities — a difficult but often necessary decision that families must make as their loved ones face deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday activities.

26

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REHAB: Sixty-one-year-old Stone Creek Health & Rehabilitation resident Billy Campbell enjoys listening to rock ‘n’ roll music from Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and others as part of the individualized music program established at the facility in August. Photo by Nick Wilson In Western North Carolina, people like ombudsman and former music therapist Ruth Price are there to help. She works for the Land of Sky Regional Council — a multicounty, local government, planning and development organization. Price also

MOUNTAINX.COM

spearheads the Just Press Play: Awakening the Mind Through Music Coalition, a group that is working to establish individualized music in every long-term care facility in the area in an effort to improve the quality of life of residents.

“Just Press Play expands residents’ opportunities to listen to music, and it does so in an individualized manner,” says Price. “All people who are living in long-term care facilities have the right to have their individuality recognized and honored.”

“Individualized music” is integrated into the individual’s life and is based on personal preferences.

“Not only does personalized music increase a person’s awareness, it reduces the use of potentially damaging medications such as antipsychotics and the aggressive behaviors that can lead to the use of these medications,” says Price.

At least one Asheville long-term care facility, Stone Creek Health & Rehabilitation, has recently established an individualized music program with help from Land of Sky and volunteers from Warren Wilson College. Thanks to Swoap’s recommendation, the program has been up and running since August.

“Our students are terrific,” says Swoap. “They’re meeting one-onone with residents of Stone Creek weekly in order to provide support via conversation and music. They learn from the residents and/or family members what kind of music is most appealing to them and create individualized playlists that can then be downloaded onto a personal music player, like an iPod. They can connect to the residents and talk to them about memories and experiences that help them feel alive and appreciated.”

Two Stone Creek residents are especially enjoying the recently initiated music program. Sixtyone-year-old Billy Campbell and 78-year-old Lula Penland joyfully bob along to the music pouring through their respective headsets.

Campbell, who has been diagnosed with an unspecified case of dementia, listens to a playlist that contains songs by Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and The Beatles. “I love rock ‘n’ roll,” says Campbell, nodding to the beat as Elvis sings “Burning Love.”

Penland, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, peacefully grooves along to music playing from her yellow iPod Shuffle.

Her favorite artists date from the Motown era, and her personalized playlist includes songs from Marvin

LOCAL HEALTH FAIR Gaye, The Supremes, Jimmy Ruffin, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The Marvelettes and The Jackson 5.

Both Price and Swoap mention the importance of properly training volunteers and staff involved in music programs, in part because music can trigger both positive and negative emotions and memories.

“If you simply put an iPod on a patient’s head and walk away, you are doing a disservice and potentially causing harm,” says Swoap. “Volunteers need at least minimal training in order to work with the residents collaboratively.

And if the patient can’t communicate, then it’s even more important to closely monitor the reaction when music is provided. In some settings, like an ICU, the staff will monitor vital signs as music is being played to assess the impact of the intervention,” he says.

Individualized music, although therapeutic and beneficial in many ways, should be differentiated from clinical music therapy, Price notes. “As with any profession, it is important to identify standards of practice that make something a profession as opposed to something being provided by a person without similar or equal credentials,” she says. Price also emphasizes that music therapy “is the use of music by a board-certified music therapist in a clinical manner.” Further, those certified possess at least a bachelors’s degree in music therapy as well as more than 1,000 hours of clinical training.

“Some facilities do offer music therapy, but very few will incur the expense,” Price adds. “Facilities are required to offer therapeutic activities, which is where the therapeutic use of individualized music such as the music and memory program and Just Press Play falls. There is no reimbursement to facilities for music therapy and no requirement for it to be offered.”

“It would be great if every longterm care facility had access to a certified music therapist,” says Swoap. “In the end, it would likely save money by improving the quality of life of the residents, reducing the need for some medications, etc.

Unfortunately, music therapy is not typically reimbursed in long-term care settings. And to bill private insurance, a music therapist will have to prove the need on a case-by-case basis. It’s sad, but it is not a good reimbursement climate for these very important and useful services.”

Until then, “an individualized music program is a positive step in improving the quality of life of residents of long-term care facilities,” says Swoap. “The residents in our pilot are almost uniformly responding positively to the program. I just wish that music therapy was as easily reimbursed as clinical psychology or medical services provided by an M.D.” X

MORE INFO WHAT Just Press Play: Awakening the Mind through Music Coalition workshop.

This event will provide specific steps for implementing an individualized music program in a long-term care facility. Facilities that attend the workshop are eligible to receive a grant to partially fund the program. The public is invited to this event.

WHERE Land of Sky Regional Council, 339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140, Asheville WHEN Thursday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

DONATE TO THE MUSIC AS MEDICINE PROGRAM

Biltmore Park, 2 Town Square Blvd., #180 • www.inspiredchangeyoga.com • 230.0624

$30 Student Clinic Massages Call for an appointment

AshevilleMassageSchool.org • 828-252-7377

6-Month, 600-Hour Program, Only $6750 CFMNH Therapy Classes start November 28th in beautiful downtown Asheville Scholarships and Grants Available to qualifying students

• COMTA Accredited through 2017 • Day and Evening Classes Available • Federal Financial Aid Available

Center

Student & Professional massages starting at just $30, year-round!

828-252-0058

CenterForMassage.com | 828-658-0814 | At the corner of Biltmore & Eagle

Nature’s Vitamins & Herbs (formerly Nature’s Pharmacy)

locally owned & operated since 1996

StoneCreek is collecting unused iPods, headphones, iTunes gift cards and CDs to reconnect elders to the world around them through their favorite music.

We now stock CBD oil by Cannavest, Charlotte’s Web, and Palmetto Harmony!

DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: • StoneCreek Health & Rehabilitation, 455 Victoria Road • Harvest Records, 415 Haywood Road • Moog Music, Inc., 160 Broadway • Musician’s Workshop Inc., 319 Merrimon Ave. • Skinny Beats Drum Shop & Gallery, 4 Eagle St.

Sat., Nov. 12 12–4pm

BE THE SPA RK .

Owners:

Mike Rogers, PharmD & Bill Cheek, B.S. Pharm:

Available as: • sublingual spray • sublingual solid extract • oral liquid • oral capsules • liquid for vaping We stock great vitamin brands including:

Pure Encapsulations, Thorne Research, Barleans, and more!

We carry a variety of hard-to-find specialty products, including:

CBD Oil • Lugolʼs Solution • Estriol Cream • Bi-Est Cream • Progesterone Cream

Vitamin K Liquid for Newborns • Glutamine Powder • Boric Acid Vaginal Capsules 35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide • Sulfur Powder

752 Biltmore Avenue • 828-251-0094 • www.naturesvitaminsandherbs.com MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

27

W E L L N E S S CA LEN DA R

WELLNESS ABOUT THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION TECHNIQUE • FREE INTRODUCTORY TALK (PD.) The technique for diving effortlessly within to experience the limitless field of peace, energy and happiness that’s already there deep within everyone. Learn how TM is different from mindfulness, watching your breath, common mantra practice and everything else. • Evidence-based: The only form of meditation recommended for high blood pressure by the American Heart Association. • NIH-sponsored research shows deep revitalizing rest, reduced anxiety, improved brain functioning and heightened well-being. Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, Asheville TM Center, 165 E. Chestnut.

828-254-4350. TM.org or MeditationAsheville.org BREAT/TESTICULAR CANCER PATIENTS DESIRED FOR FREE HEALING WORK (PD.) SA & SU (12/3 - 12/4) 9am3pm both days. Breast or testicular cancer patients needed as clients for advanced hands-on healing students. Earth-based healing school. FREE. Interested parties must register at registrar@ wildernessFusion.com.

Asheville, NC area. (828) 785-4311, wildernessFusion.com.

HEALTHY FROM THE INSIDE OUT (PD.) A free talk on Ayurveda and the Power of Digestion with Greta Kent-Stoll, Saturday, November 19, 11am-Noon. One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., #3B. RSVP: greta.ayurveda@ gmail.com. www.ashevilleayurveda.net

offer expires 11/21/16

28

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA CENTER 8 Brookdale Road, ashevillecommunityyoga.com • SA (11/12), 12:30-2:30pm - "Yoga for Posture," workshop. $20.

• SA (11/12), 3-5pm - "Cultivate a Home Practice," yoga workshop. $20.

• SU (11/13), 12:30-2:30pm - "Yoga for Insomnia," workshop. $20.

• MONDAYS (11/7) until

MOUNTAINX.COM

(11/28), 7:15-8:15am "Sunrise Flow," yoga class. $5-$15.

• THURSDAYS, 6:30-8pm – Held at YWCA of Asheville, 185 S French Broad Ave.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/ governing/depts/library • WE (11/16), 11:30am - "Laughter Yoga," class for adults. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa

ASPERGER'S TEENS UNITED facebook.com/groups/ AspergersTeensUnited • For teens (13-19) and their parents. Meets every 3 weeks. Contact for details.

HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 262 Leroy George Drive Clyde, 456-7311 • MO (11/14), 6pm "Winning the War on Lung Cancer: The Present and the Future," presentation

by Dr. Scott Skibo. Dinner included. Registration: 800424-3627. Free to attend.

QIGONG/CHI KUNG COMMUNITY PRACTICE GROUP allen@ashevilleqigong.com • FRIDAYS, 9:30am Qigong/Chi Kung class.

All levels welcome. Free to attend. Held at The Alternative Clinic, 23 Broadway THE MEDITATION CENTER 894 E. Main St., Sylva, 356-1105, meditate-wnc.org • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - "Inner Guidance from an Open Heart," class with meditation and discussion. $10.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS • For a full list of meetings in WNC, call 254-8539 or aancmco.org ALZHEIMER’S LGBT SUPPORT GROUP 277-5950, dparris@phhc.com • 3rd WEDNESDAYS 6-7pm - Alzheimer's support for the LGBT community.

Held at Premier Home Health Care Services, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 210 ASHEVILLE WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY 215-536-8026, womenforsobriety.org

BRAINSTORMER’S COLLECTIVE 254-0507, puffer61@gmail.com • 3rd THURSDAYS, 6-7:30pm - For brain injury survivors and supporters. Held at Kairos West Community Center, Haywood Road BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 213-2508 • 3rd THURSDAYS, 5:30pm - For breast cancer survivors, husbands, children and friends. Held at SECU Cancer Center, 21 Hospital Drive CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT 989-1555, deb.casaccia@ gmail.com • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6 pm – Held in a private home.

Contact for directions.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS 242-7127 • TUESDAYS 7:30pm Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite G4 • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm & SATURDAYS, 11am – Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St. • FRIDAYS, 5:30pm - Held at First United Methodist Church of Waynesville, 556 S. Haywood, Waynesville DEBTORS ANONYMOUS debtorsanonymous.org • MONDAYS, 7pm - Held at First Congregational UCC of Asheville, 20 Oak St. DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE 367-7660, depressionbipolarasheville. com • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm & SATURDAYS, 4pm – Held at 1316-C Parkwood Road DIABETES SUPPORT 213-4788, laura.tolle@msj.org • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 3:30pm - In room 3-B. Held at Mission Health, 509 Biltmore Ave.

FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 423-6191 or 242-2173 • SATURDAYS, 11amHeld at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite G4

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, NC CHAPTER 877-849-8271, lupusnc.org • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm - Support group meeting. Held at All Souls Cathedral, 9 Swan St.

FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE 233-0948, fourseasonscfl.org • TUESDAYS, 3:30-4:30pm - Grief support group.

Held at Four Seasons Checkpoint, 373 Biltmore Ave. • THURSDAYS, 12:30pm Grief support group. Held at SECU Hospice House, 272 Maple St., Franklin

MEN DOING ALLY duncan2729@yahoo.com • TH (11/10), 7-8:30pm - Men's practice group to address white privilege, oppression, sexism, queerphobia and racism. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road

G.E.T. R.E.A.L. phoenix69@bellsouth.net • 2nd SATURDAYS, 2pm - Group for people with chronic 'invisible' autoimmune diseases. Held at Fletcher Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS gamblersanonymous.org • THURSDAYS, 6:45pm 12-step meeting. Held at Basillica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St. GRIEF PROCESSING SUPPORT GROUP 452-5039, haymed.org/ locations/the-homestead • 3rd THURSDAYS, 4-5:30pm - Bereavement education and support group. Held at Homestead Hospice and Palliative Care, 127 Sunset Ridge Road, Clyde HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP 252-7489 • 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Sponsored by WNCAP. Held at All Souls Counseling Center, 35 Arlington Street LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP 386-801-2606 • TUESDAYS, 6:30-8pm For adults managing the challenges of life limiting illnesses. Held at Secrets of a Duchess, 1439 Merrimon Ave. LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN 776-4809 • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Hosted by American Chronic Pain Association. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa

MINDFULNESS AND 12 STEP RECOVERY avl12step@gmail.com • WEDNESDAYS, 7:308:45pm - Mindfulness meditation practice and 12 step program. Held at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite G4 MOUNTAIN MAMAS PEER SUPPORT GROUP facebook.com/ mountainmamasgroup • 2nd THURSDAYS, 1-3pm - Held at The Family Place, 970 Old Hendersonville Highway, Brevard MY DADDY TAUGHT ME THAT mydaddytaughtmethat.org • MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm Men's discussion group.

Free. Held in 16-A Pisgah Apartment, Asheville NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS 356 Biltmore Ave., 505-7353, namiwnc.org, namiwc2015@gmail.com • THURSDAYS (8/25) through (11/10), 6-8:30pm - Family-to-Family Program for families & caregivers of individuals living with a mental illness.

• 2nd MONDAYS, 11am Connection group for individuals dealing with mental illness.

• 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm Connection group for individuals dealing with mental illness.

• 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - For family members and caregivers of those with mental illness.

OUR VOICE 35 Woodfin St., 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • Ongoing drop-in group for female identified survivors of sexual violence.

OVERCOMERS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 665-9499 • WEDNESDAYS, noon-1pm - Held at First Christian

Church of Candler, 470 Enka Lake Road, Candler

Shambhala Meditation Center, 60 N Merrimon Ave., #113

OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP rchovey@sos-mission.org • MONDAYS, 6pm - Christian 12-step program. Held at SOS Anglican Mission, 1944 Hendersonville Road

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS saa-recovery.org/Meetings/ UnitedStates • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 6pm - Held at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 789 Merrimon Ave. • SUNDAYS, 7pm - Held at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS • Regional number: 277-1975.

Visit mountainx.com/support for full listings.

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS recovering-couples.org • MONDAYS 6pm - For couples where at least one member is recovering from addiction. Held at Foster Seventh Day Adventists Church, 375 Hendersonville Road REFUGE RECOVERY 225-6422, refugerecovery.org • THURSDAYS, 7:30pm - Held at Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness, Unit C4, 370 N. Louisiana • FRIDAYS, 7-8:30pm & SUNDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Held at Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Held at

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

SMART RECOVERY 407-0460 • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Held at Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness, Unit C4, 370 N. Louisiana Ave. SUNRISE PEER SUPPORT VOLUNTEER SERVICES facebook.com/ Sunriseinasheville • TUESDAYS through THURSDAYS, 1-3pm - Peer support services for mental

health, substance abuse and wellness. Held at Kairos West Community Center, Haywood Road

Chinese Medical Treatment for Injury & Illness

SUPPORTIVE PARENTS OF TRANSKIDS spotasheville@gmail.com • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - For parents to discuss the joys, transitions and challenges of parenting a transkid.

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

Acupuncture • Herbal Prescription Therapeutic Massage

Andrew & JulieAnn Nugent-Head

828-398-0667 / www.alternativeclinic.org 23 Broadway Street, Downtown Asheville

learn more from our site walk in or schedule online

Bring to Asheville 30+ Years Experience in China

T.H.E. CENTER FOR DISORDERED EATING 337-4685, thecenternc.weebly.com • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm – Adult support group, ages 18+. Held in the Sherill Center at UNCA WNC ASPERGER'S ADULTS UNITED facebook.com/ WncAspergersAdultsUnited • 2nd SATURDAYS, 2-4pm Occasionally meets additional Saturdays. Contact for details.

Held at Hyphen, 81 Patton Ave.

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

29

GREEN SCENE

WILDLIFE ER

Nature Center passes torch to Appalachian Wild

BY RACHEL INGRAM xor8chel@gmail.com For more than 40 years, area residents have brought injured and orphaned wildlife to the Western North Carolina Nature Center, but after Nov. 30, they’ll be turned away.

“We’ve never been a rehabilitation facility,” says Chris Gentile, the organization’s director, “but we were, I guess, one of the only places in the region that people could trust and bring those animals to.”

According to Gentile, the Nature Center began unofficially accepting these animals as soon as it opened, back in the 1970s. Last year, community members brought more than 1,500 animals to the facility for triage and stabilization. Within 1012 hours, those animals were transported to licensed, home-based wildlife rehabilitators.

“There’s nowhere in the area that can take the large number of animals coming in,” says Savannah Trantham, assistant animal curator at the Nature Center.

“That number grows each year.”

Reasons for the increase, she says, include human population growth, more outdoor recreational activities and climate change.

“We typically see fewer animals in the fall, due to migration and hibernation,” Trantham explains, “but as the warmer seasons stretch out more and more, the number of animals coming in each fall continues to rise.”

Because it’s open seven days a week and 361 days per year, the Nature Center is accessible, making it a de facto gateway to the wildlife rehabilitation community, she notes.

Changes at the facility, however, will make it impossible to continue serving that role, Gentile explains.

“With some of the renovations we’re doing, we realized that the small space we used to temporarily house those animals was going to be impacted. We’re starting construction on a new front entrance, and that space is going to be affected.”

Although the center understands how important it is to offer rehabilitation services, he says, that isn’t the primary focus. “Our mission surrounds education and national 30

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

EXPERTS ONLY: It is illegal in North Carolina to hold any wild animal, injured or not, captive for more than 24 hours without appropriate permits or licensing. This young flying squirrel was cared for by a licensed local home-based rehabilitator. Photo courtesy of Appalachian Wild and international conservation efforts.” And providing medical care to wounded wildlife can actually hinder those efforts, Gentile points out.

“By bringing wild animals in from the outside, we risk bringing infection into our collection.”

APPALACHIAN WILD STEPS UP “We’ve been building a pretty solid nonprofit for two years now,” notes Kimberly Brewster, co-founder and current board vice president of Appalachian Wild. “We’re working tirelessly to help these critters.”

Comprising licensed rehabilitators, nonprofit professionals, environmental educators and other concerned citizens, Appalachian Wild provides support for the wildlife rehabilitation network, helps coordinate care and educates the community about conservation. Volunteers help transport injured and orphaned animals from the Nature Center to a qualified rehab facility. Up till now, however, the organization hasn’t had a place where it could temporarily hold and care for wildlife.

“Our goal is to be in a position to begin accepting animals Dec. 1,” says Trantham, who, in addition to her role at the Nature Center, is Appalachian Wild’s co-founder and board president.

MOUNTAINX.COM

After searching for a year, the nonprofit identified a property in Candler; a modular building on the site was donated to the group, which is working to finalize a three-year lease for the land.

“The Hub,” says Brewster, “will be a triage site where injured and orphaned wild animals will be stabilized and held for 24-48 hours before being transported to local rehabilitators or specialized facilities. It will provide much-needed office space to increase our capacity: There will be daily shifts for volunteers assisting with administrative needs, coordination of the transport network and triage.” Licensed wildlife rehabilitators will train volunteers and help stabilize wounded animals.

“We won’t make any big moves until we’re sure we can do it quickly, correctly and sustainably,” continues Brewster, who also works as a consultant. “We wanted to have two full years’ worth of operating costs [$40,000] in the bank before signing the lease.” A recent fundraiser helped the organization achieve that goal; now the focus is on raising an additional $30,000 worth of cash and inkind support (including materials and skilled labor) to renovate the building.

In the past, the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge (the nonprofit’s official name) relied solely on individual and corporate donations. Now, however, they’re also seeking grants to raise the rest of the money.

BRIDGING THE GAP Appalachian Wild, says Brewster, is working to “get the doors open as soon as possible.” But if The Hub isn’t operational by Dec. 1, where will residents take injured wildlife?

“The timing of all this is actually working in our favor, and in the Nature Center’s favor, because we’re going into the winter months,” Trantham explains. “The demand for rehabilitation will drop significantly over the winter, so we’ll have the chance to become established and ready to start accepting animals at The Hub in the early spring.”

But it’s the folks who actually care for the animals who’ll bear the brunt of the change.

“This region has a handful of home-based wildlife rehabilitators,” says Trantham. “Many of these people have full-time jobs. They are also extremely limited in terms of funding and capacity, since they’re doing this out of their own home on a volunteer basis.”

FEELING TRAPPED: Many animals brought into rehabilitation facilities are battling civilization-inflicted injuries, like this young wren caught in an outdoor sticky trap. Photo courtesy of Appalachian Wild ON THE WILD SIDE: Kimberly Brewster, founder and president of Appalachian Wild and former Carolina Raptor Center employee, says this region has been in desperate need of more wildlife rehabilitation facilities for years. Photo courtesy of Appalachian Wild They’re not paid for this, and the process of getting licensed “can be intense,” says Brewster. “They’re not always available to answer the phone in the middle of the night when someone has found an injured or orphaned animal. Just by answering a phone call, we can not only ease frustration from the community side, we can also ease the burden on the volunteer rehabilitators.” To that end, Appalachian Wild plans to maintain its wildlife hotline throughout the transition.

The Nature Center had direct contact with more than 1,500 wild animals last year, but it received over 3,000 calls from concerned residents regarding wildlife. In many cases, says Gentile, it’s better not to

touch the animal because it would likely cause more harm, such as when a rabbit’s nest has been unearthed but not actually abandoned by the mother.

“We have a flowchart and a lot of other information on our website that walks people through the steps of what to do when they stumble upon an animal that appears to be hurt or abandoned,” notes Trantham. “This helps cut down on the number of animals that are unnecessarily handled and brought into facilities when they don’t really need to be.”

Appalachian Wild works closely with several partners, including Wild for Life, an Asheville-based facility that focuses on birds of prey, says Brewster.

“There are other facilities out of our area, like the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Banner Elk, the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville and Carolina Waterfowl Rescue in Charlotte,” she says. “Many animals are transported to these facilities by dedicated transport volunteers.”

Going forward, the Nature Center and Appalachian Wild will continue to support each other, even if the dynamic of the relationship is changing.

“We have a really strong partnership,” says Gentile, who serves on Appalachian Wild’s advisory coun-

cil. “They can really focus on giving those injured animals the very best in terms of rehabilitation, and we can focus on the thousands of guests that visit us every year, school programs, visiting scientists and things like that.”

In the end, however, both organizations have their eyes on the same prize. “The ultimate goal,” notes Trantham, “will always be to help wildlife in the area.” X ­ To learn more about Appalachian Wild, make a donation or volunteer, visit appalachianwild.org

DECK THE HALLS...

Gifts, Trim-A-Tree & Fresh Evergreens! bbbarns.com

3377 Sweeten Creek Rd., Arden, NC 28704 (828) 650-7300 • Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

31

FOOD E T H I O P I A N R E S TAU R A N T

DESERT FLAVORS

Come for our

$5 Mangoritas!

Delicious, Authentic, Farm-to-Table Ethiopian Cuisine!

LUNCH 11:30-3 DINNER 5-9, 9:30 FRI-SAT

New downtown restaurant Sonora Cocina Mexicana offers more than tacos

In the International District in downtown Asheville

48 COMMERCE STREET (Behind the Thirsty Monk)

828-707-6563 www.addissae.com

mojokitchen.biz

THE REAL DEAL: Sonora Cocina Mexicana chef Michael Mouser, left, is pictured with owners Cora Smith and Tim Burkhead. Mouser, who worked at Vincenzo’s Ristorante and Bistro until it closed in 2015, says one similarity between Italian and Mexican cuisines is that many diners have developed mistaken ideas about what flavors are authentic and are surprised when they try the genuine article. Photo by Cindy Kunst

BY CINDY KUNST info@clicksphotography.net Just as the leaves began to hit their peak color for fall, a new fullservice Mexican restaurant opened downtown. Owners Cora Smith, Tim Burkhead and Whitney Marx, along with chef Michael Mouser, launched Sonora Cocina Mexicana in mid-October on Patton Avenue in the space previously occupied by Artetude Gallery.

32

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

To make the dream of owning their own restaurant a reality, Smith and Burkhead often worked extra shifts in other Asheville restaurants and did online fundraising to raise the money needed to complete the art gallery-torestaurant conversion. The couple, who have been in Asheville for about three years, have global backgrounds and experiences. “I’m originally from Seattle, [but] my dad’s Brazilian; I guess that’s my Latin side,” says Smith, who speaks fluent Portuguese. Burkhead, whose family moved

around for his father’s job, grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Mexico City and speaks fluent Spanish.

While the restaurant’s location next to the iconic Self Help Building offers a sidewalk-level view of Asheville’s familiar art deco architecture, the décor at Sonora is inspired by the north Mexican desert for which it was named. Smith painted the eye-catching mural of the double-headed serpent behind the bar, while currently featured artist Sofia Sanchez has a colorful display of calaveras (skulls) paintings in acrylics.

Leave the pie baking to us with our delicious scratch-made Sonora’s menu focuses on an interpretation of Mexican comfort food featuring tortas, tostadas, enchiladas, stuffed poblanos and, of course, tacos. Smith describes it as food “your abuela [grandmother] would make if you grew up in Mexico,” with an emphasis on house-made, slow-cooked sauces and fresh ingredients. “We want you to come in and have a meal with your friends, relax, have a good time and expect that kind of hospitality that exists commonly in Central and South America.”

Mouser, who goes by the nickname “Chef,” worked at downtown Italian restaurant Vincenzo’s until it closed in February 2015. He notes that Italian and Mexican cuisines share some common ground. “Mexican food, like Italian food, has a lot of stereotypes that are associated with tastes that people think they know,” he says. “When you have the traditional cuisine the way it’s supposed to be served, people’s minds are blown by the difference.

“We’re cooking with authentic ingredients and recipes that most people have never had in Asheville,” he continues. “One of my kitchen staff recently shared her own abuela’s recipe book written entirely in Spanish that was probably an inch thick. We plan on using many recipes from it as the menu progresses. With Mexican comfort food there is so much variety.”

Sonora sources from a variety of local and regional producers, including Heritage Farms Cheshire Pork of Goldsboro, but Mouser has a goal of making some items from scratch inhouse. “I’m eager to make my own house-made chorizo, which is lovely when it’s served fresh,” he says.

He notes that the menu also offers plenty of vegan options, some featuring No Evil Foods products. “It’s really easy for us to be gluten-free and cater to vegans and vegetarians,” he says.

“All the rice and beans are cooked with olive oil or vegetable oil instead of cooking them with a stock or lard like you traditionally would in Mexico.”

Mouser says one his favorite dishes is the authentic chilaquiles, made with warm white corn tortilla chips that are fried then tossed in sauce and topped with fresh cheese, onions, cilantro, a squeeze of lime and a sunny-side-up egg. “My chilaquiles will put a smile on your face while they warm your heart,” he says. “It’s essentially like a Mexican breakfast served anytime during the day. I love to utilize great traditional dishes and show them as a more refined plate [then] introduce them to people who have never had it before.”

Sonora has a full bar with the specialty being hand-pressed, freshsqueezed margaritas. “I love margaritas, but I feel like people hear ‘margaritas,’ and they picture they’re getting that pre-made, packaged sour mix that gives you the headache and the heartburn,” says Smith. “The recipe for my margarita sour mix is 28 lemons, 30 limes, two oranges and three cups of sugar. That’s it.”

The bar’s flagship cocktail is the Dame Rosa, a spicy-salty-sweet margarita inspired by a Mexican watermelon and chili pepper-flavored lollipop called Rebanaditas. “We use Exotico Plata, which is a blue agave tequila, muddled jalapeño and fresh watermelon juice, triple sec with a chili salt rim,” says Smith. “So the cocktail really does take a lot of the same elements that are going on in the sucker.” X

Thanksgiving pies!

More info WHAT Sonora Cocina Mexicana WHERE Downtown at 89 Patton Ave.

Order Now!

HOURS Open daily for lunch and dinner starting at 11:30 a.m.

DETAILS Visit sonoranc.com or look for “Sonora Restaurant” on Facebook

ASHEVILLE:

60 Biltmore Avenue // 252.4426 88 Charlotte Street // 254.4289

Are you prepared for the holidays?

We will have a large & delicious assortment of pies!

Order yours early!

Come in for

a Pint & a Bite!

28 Hendersonville Rd.

Locally roasted craft coffee

Geography Cold Brew Now available in growlers and mini-growlers

Roastery + Tasting Room 362 Depot Street

Downtown Cafe

39 S. Market Street Suite D

pennycupcoffeeco.com

828.277.1510 MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

33

219 Amboy Rd. Across from Carrier Park

Edna’s Coffeehouse & cafe Monday-Sunday: 7am- 8pm

whispersholler farms market Monday-Sunday: 7am- 8pm

Christmas Trees After Thanksgiving!

www.ashevillefoodpark.com

The fun way to give!

givelocalguide.org

lunch dinner brunch bar & patio Dine Out for EVERGREEN SCHOOL Wed., 11/9 - All Day 828.505.7531 1011 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC 28805 Home Trust Bank Plaza

coppercrownavl.com

34

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

FOOD

by Hannah Sentenac

hannah.sentenac@gmail.com

PIZZA, HOLD THE DAIRY Vegan cheese is becoming an option at more WNC pizza restaurants Pizza is arguably the perfect food.

But for vegan eaters, opting out of cheese and meat leaves little but crust, veggies and tomato sauce behind.

What’s left may be vegan-friendly, but it’s not much of a meal.

Fortunately, dairy-free cheese has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, and pizzerias are catching on to the fact that a growing number of consumers avoid dairy products. Thanks to these developments, many local eateries are adding vegan cheese to their menus, often at no extra charge.

Cory Gates, COO of Asheville Brewing Co., says his company started trying to add vegan cheese back in 1999, before there were any real options available locally. After doing a push to get the word out, people started clamoring for vegan items.

“We went from selling 3 pounds of vegan cheese a week to 45-50 pounds per store every week,” he says.

“That’s like 70-80 pies alone, but we put also put it on cheese fries or on top of burgers. It ends up having a bigger reach than just the pizza aspect. It’s definitely grown.”

Scott Unfried, co-owner of West First Wood-Fired Pizza in Hendersonville, which makes vegan crust and offers dairy-free cheese as an option on any of its pies, says it helps that the quality of vegan cheese products is improving. “[The manufacturers] are figuring it out and there’s more demand,” he says.

“It’s easier for restaurants to offer options that are both vegan and tasty.”

For those who are into all of the taste with none of the lactose, there are a number of spots in Western North Carolina to score a hot, cheesy and cruelty-free pie. (All the eateries in the following list offer Daiya brand vegan cheese.)

ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING CO. (three locations) This iconic Asheville restaurant offers dairy-free cheese at all three of its locations, meaning you can dig into a vegan pie while watching Suicide Squad at the Brew ‘n’ View. Customers can create their own pizzas by picking their favorite fruits and veggies, and tofu is an option, too. Opting into the vegan cheese is $1.50 extra on a slice,

MOUNTAINX.COM

SAY (VEGAN) CHEESE: Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. is one of several local pizza joints that offer the option of making any pizza dairy-free. Photo courtesy of Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. a pita or with gluten-free crust. For whole pies with regular crust, it’s an additional $2 for a medium, $2.75 for a large and $3.25 for a jumbo.

675 Merrimon Ave., 254-1281 (dine in, carry out, delivery) 77 Coxe Ave., 255-4077 (dine in and carry out only) 1850 Hendersonville Road, 2775775 (carry out, delivery) BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA This iconic Asheville hangout has plenty of options for vegan eaters.

Guests can order a pie piled high with veggie options — from green chilies to jerk tofu to sun-dried tomatoes — and complete it with vegan cheese at no extra charge. Regular and gluten-free crusts are both vegan-friendly.

42 Biltmore Ave., 255-0504 BLAZE PIZZA This fast-fired chain, co-owned

by NBA darling Lebron James, has plenty of plant-based options. Guests can veganize any of the signature pizzas or build their own from an ar-

The

ray of veg-friendly toppings. Vegan cheese comes at no extra charge, and vegan-friendly crust choices come in traditional or a gluten-free, crackerstyle version.

1840 Hendersonville Road, 575-9242 BRIXX PIZZA Another fast-fired, make-your-own pizza spot, Brixx makes wood-fired pies that are easily customized for vegan eaters. Traditional and wholewheat doughs are vegan, and vegan cheese is available on pizzas, salads and sandwiches at no extra charge.

The pear and gorgonzola, for example, is easily veganized by leaving off the gorgonzola and adding vegan cheese instead.

Biltmore Park, 30 Town Square Blvd., 654-0046 DEL VECCHIOS ITALIAN This traditional Italian eatery is surprisingly vegan-friendly. Vegan cheese is available on any whole pizza order ($3 extra on a large pie, $5 extra on an extra-large) or as an option in the calzones and strombolis ($1 extra).

Guests can create their own pies (or calzones or strombolis) using the wide variety of fruit and veggie topping options. And they deliver!

333 Merrimon Ave., 258-7222 FRESH WOOD FIRED PIZZA & PASTA (two locations) This eatery has two spots in WNC and offers handmade vegan dough as well as vegan meats and cheese ($1.25 extra) as topping options. Customers can veganize specialty pies like the Veggie Delight — made with fresh spinach, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and onions — or build their own from a lengthy list of additions. Vegans will want to steer clear of the gluten-free crust, however, as it contains honey.

342 Depot St., 552-3917 100 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain, 669-6999 MELLOW MUSHROOM This ’60s-themed eatery offers vegan cheese as an option on any of its pizzas, hoagies and calzones at no extra charge. The thick, doughy crust is vegan — just be sure to tell your server to leave off the butter and Parmesan cheese. Guests can build their own pizzas or veganize the specialty

pies. The Holy Shiitake pie, for example, made with mushroom and truffle oil, can be veganized by switching out the cheeses and leaving the aioli off.

Mellow also has tofu, tempeh and locally made No Evil Foods sausage as topping options.

50 Broadway, Asheville, 236-9800

Spirituality

Contact advertise@mountainx.com

Issue

12.21.16

MY FATHER’S PIZZA AND PASTA If you’re venturing northeast of Asheville, this Black Mountain eatery makes a mean gourmet pie. You can start with your choice of the traditional-style, olive oil and garlic or pesto pizza (just be sure to ask for vegan cheese) — then add your own toppings. Or you can opt to veganize one of the gourmet specialty pies. There are plenty of choices, and the Primavera Supreme with vegan cheese (topped with black and green olives, tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms and mild banana peppers) is a local fave.

Vegan cheese is $1.50 extra on a small pizza and $2.25 on a large.

110 Cherry St., Black Mountain, 669-4944 WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED PIZZA This popular downtown Hendersonville pizza spot offers vegan cheese as an option on any of its pies for $1.25 extra. Commonly veganized choices include the veggie pizza (made with fresh garden vegetables and sweet basil), the mushroom pizza (made with shiitakes and truffle oil) and the potato pizza (made with Yukon gold potatoes, walnuts and sweet onion marmalade). And, should you feel like tasting a bevy of brews while you eat, nearby Sanctuary Brewing Co. has an order-in menu that features West First’s vegan pies.

101B First Ave. W., Hendersonville, 693-1080

11/10 - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY JAM 11/11 - BLUES SHOWCASE WITH ROOTS & DORE 11/12 - POND BROTHERS

EARTH FARE AND WHOLE FOODS Both grocers offer made-to-order vegan pizzas in their prepared-foods sections. Shoppers can call ahead or place orders in-store.

Earth Fare Westgate, 66 Westgate Parkway, 253-7656 Earth Fare South Asheville, 1856 Hendersonville Road, 210-0100 Greenlife, 70 Merrimon Ave., 254-5440 Whole Foods Market, Suite 100, 4 S. Tunnel Road, 239-9604 X

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

35

12.21.16

FOOD

by Gina Smith

gsmith@mountainx.com

TASTE & TUNES

The

Spirituality

Contact advertise @mountainx.com

Taste of Asheville takes a musical direction

Issue

FALL MUSIC SERIES

November’s Weekly FREE Lineup

R OVE NO C

MONDAYS: MONDAYS 7-10 P.M. OPEN MIC TUESDAYS 7-10 P.M. TUESDAYS: LENNY PETINELLI WEDNESDAYS 7-10 P.M. WEDNESDAYS: HONKY TONK w/members of Town Mountain

THURSDAYS: 8-11 P.M. THURSDAYS CHRIS COLEMAN Blues Experience

FRIDAYS 8-11 P.M. FRIDAYS: WOODY WOOD Live Acoustic Set

SATURDAYS 3-6P.M. SATURDAYS: GYPSY GUITAR TRIO 8-11P.M. SAVANNAH SMITH AND THE SOUTHERN SOUL SUNDAYS 6-11 PM SUNDAYS: DUB KARTEL East coast reggae collective

36

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

LOCAL FLAVOR: Corner Kitchen executive chef Josh Weeks, right, and other staff members offer food samples to guests at a past Taste of Asheville. This year’s event will feature performances by members of the Asheville Buskers Collective. Photo by Carrie Eidson Since 2008, the Asheville Independent Restaurants organization has brought together dozens of local chefs each November downtown for a grand celebration of the city’s culinary offerings. For diners who are just beginning to explore the area’s restaurant scene or longtime Asheville foodies who want to check out the new spots in town, Taste of Asheville offers a one-stop opportunity to mingle with chefs and sample their wares.

This year, the food- and drink-focused event takes a fresh turn — and a new name, Taste & Tunes — as it

MOUNTAINX.COM

partners with the Asheville Buskers Collective to spotlight local musicians and entertainers. “Some of our members said we need to spice things up a bit,” says AIR executive director Jane Anderson. So, with a bit of inspiration from the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new music portal on ExploreAsheville. com, she and AIR’s membership and partnership director, Aubrie Shramko, decided to approach the Asheville Buskers Collective.

“Here we’ve been known for food, Foodtopia and the culinary scene, and obviously we’ve got a great mu-

sic scene that is now being touted to the world on Explore Asheville; it just seemed like the right thing to do,” says Anderson.

Asheville Buskers Collective representative Andrew Fletcher says three of Asheville’s most recognizable busking acts will perform: the Fly By Night Rounders featuring Abby the Spoon Lady, the Silver Drummer Girl and the All-Arounders. “Asheville’s street performers combined with our great independent restaurants all in one place seemed like a great fit,” he says

Winter packages available! • advertise@mountainx.com

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

EAT AND GREET: Taste of Asheville offers a chance to sample local beer, wine and restaurant fare while meeting Asheville chefs. Photo by Kat McReynolds This is the first collaboration the ABC has done with a local nonprofit organization. Since its inception two years ago, the group has been dedicated to advocating for buskers’ rights with the city of Asheville.

But following some success in that arena, Fletcher says, members are now “looking for new ways to elevate and legitimize busking. One way is that we created a performer directory that talent buyers can browse to reach out to acts they’ve seen on the street. But with Taste of Asheville, we curated the performers to get just the right mix.”

A key component to the partnership with AIR is that the buskers will be compensated for their performances. “Oftentimes, groups that want to book buskers expect them to work solely for tips, but that doesn’t work at private events like it does on the sidewalk,” says Fletcher. “AIR offered very fair wages for our performers, and that’s the standard we’re looking to set. Working with another great local advocacy group like AIR is a logical extension of our work to preserve busking in Asheville.”

Anderson points out that, unlike many food festivals, AIR also provides stipends for participating restaurants to offset the cost of providing the food. At press time, 35 restaurants were confirmed for the event along with Biltmore Wines, Tryon Distributing and Empire Distributors. More will likely

jump on board as the date draws closer, says Anderson.

Although there is a lot of competition in Asheville these days when it comes to food events, Anderson notes that as the only festival put on by the restaurants themselves, Taste & Tunes offers something special. “I think this is the best bang for your buck if you’re looking for an evening to just walk around and enjoy a variety of great food and beverage,” says Anderson. X

It’s Cider Season!

#1- Best Places in America to Drink Cider -Food & Wine Magazine

210 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC 28806

(828)744-5151

www.urbanorchardcider.com

Dinner 7 days per week 5:30 p.m. - until Bar opens at 5:00 p.m.

Brunch - Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC Tue., Thu., Fri. & Sat. Nights Also during Sunday Brunch

Locally inspired cuisine.

Located in the heart of downtown Asheville. marketplace-restaurant.com 20 Wall Street, Asheville 828-252-4162

More info WHAT Asheville Independent Restaurants’ Taste & Tunes WHERE The Venue Asheville, 21 N. Market St. WHEN

221 Airport Road Arden, NC 28704

VIP entry at 6 p.m., general admission 7-9 p.m.

www.koreanaasheville.com

828-676-2844

HOW MUCH

Sun-Thurs: 11:00AM - 9:30PM Fri & Sat: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

VIP tickets are $100 and include early entry.

General admission tickets are $75.

DETAILS Tickets and more information are available at airasheville.org.

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

37

SMALL BITES

FOOD

by Thomas Calder | tcalder@mountainx.com

RAD Artists feed body, soul “We have always had a very strong relationship with artists in Asheville,” says Kara Irani, director of marketing at MANNA FoodBank. “I think they are in a unique position to understand some of the harder economic challenges that people living in the Asheville area face.”

Last year, the River Arts District Artists group hosted its inaugural food drive during its Fall Studio Stroll. By the end of the two-day event, the drive had brought in 721 pounds of canned goods for MANNA. This year’s effort — dubbed Feed the Body and Soul — has the organization teaming up again with the food bank as well as Ingles.

“We’re taking it up a notch,” says Claire Changery, RADA stroll coordinator. The goal for this year’s drive is half a ton — or 1,000 pounds — of food, which translates to roughly 770 meals. Because many who attend the stroll are visiting from other areas, RADA is also accepting cash contributions. Both Irani and Changery note that for every one dollar donated, MANNA is able to leverage three meals for the community.

With a focus on providing nutritious items, Irani says, “MANNA usually looks for what we call ‘foods to encourage.’” This includes green tea, low-sodium vegetables, canned tuna and chicken, unsalted nuts, no-sugaradded fruits, shelf-stable milk, wholegrain pasta, brown rice, oatmeal, canola and olive oil, peanut butter, low-sodium soups, beans (both canned and dry), low-sugar cereal, granola bars and popcorn.

Changery sees the food drive as a great way for the community to come together and give back before the holidays. She’s also confident that the Feed the Body and Soul initiative will reach its goal, setting a new bar for next year’s event.

Feed the Body and Soul takes place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 12-13. Over a dozen donation stations will be set up throughout 22 participating buildings in the River Arts District. Financial contributions will be collected at the information tent at the five-point intersection of Roberts, Lyman and Depot streets. For a map of the River Arts District, visit avl.mx/349. For other details, contact Shelley Schneker at radartistpresident@gmail.com. For a video on the event, visit avl.mx/34b.

38

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

CARIBBEAN SOUL FOOD SUPPER The West Asheville Tailgate Market will team up with chef Suzy Salwa Phillips and Leicester’s Seasoned 2 the Bone for a familystyle, Caribbean and soul food fusion supper at Gypsy Queen’s Patton Avenue eatery on Sunday, Nov. 13. All proceeds will support the growth of the market.

The Caribbean Soul Food Supper happens at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Gypsy Queen, 807 Patton Ave. Tickets are $40 and are available at westashevilletailgatemarket.com. For details, contact the tailgate market’s executive director, Quinn Asteak, at westashevilletailgate@gmail.com.

BABA NAHM MEDITERRANEAN GRAB-AND-GO COMING SOON

LOOK FOR THE BARRELS: Throughout the River Arts District, barrels will be set up to accept donations for the Feed the Body and Soul food drive during the Fall Studio Stroll. Guests are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items, which will be distributed to those in need by MANNA FoodBank. Photo by Kyle Carpenter HIGHLANDS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Highlands Food & Wine Festival hosts its 10th annual gathering this month in the Jackson County community. Over the course of four days, the festival will feature cuisine, wine, small-batch spirits and live music at a variety of ticketed events. Local chefs Jeremiah Jackson of Farm to Fender, Justin Burdett of Local Provisions, Dano Holcombe of Root Down, Meherwan Irani of Chai Pani and Charles Hudson of Sunburst Chef & Farmer will participate. The roster of events includes multiple wine dinners at local restaurants, an opening-night Grand Tasting, a food-truck rally, an oyster roast and more. Weekend passes are sold out, but tickets to individual events are still available.

The Highlands Food & Wine Festival runs Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13.

Individual event ticket prices range from $50-$100. All events are for ages 21 and older except Truckin’. For tickets and details, visit highlandsfoodandwine.com.

MOUNTAINX.COM

ADDISON FARMS VINEYARD LAUNCHES WINE CLUB Addison Farms Vineyard is launching a wine club, as well as introducing online sales of its bottles. The launch party for the club takes place Saturday, Nov. 12.

Those who sign up for membership at the event will receive discounts on wine and merchandise. Light appetizers will be served, and Sugar & Snow Gelato will be on-site offering fall flavors for sale.

Storyteller and musician Vono Freeman will perform. “Not only are we excited about our ability to deliver wine to Addison Farms Vineyard customers directly, but more importantly, we are looking forward to building relationships with our wine club members and offering them additional perks and special experiences at our family vineyard,” says owner Jeff Frisbee in a press release.

The launch party runs 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Addison Farms Vineyard, 4005 New Leicester Highway, Leicester. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. For more details, visit addisonfarms.net.

Baba Nahm, a new Mediterranean eatery, will open soon in the Grove Arcade. Specialties will include falafel and spit-roasted lamb and chicken. According to a press release, the restaurant is designed as a grab-and-go, but will offer shareable tables for patrons who prefer a sit-down meal. Baba Nahm will occupy the spot that housed chef Hector Diaz’s Latin restaurant, Chorizo, for nearly a decade before it closed after losing its lease in August. More details on Baba Nahm to come. X

What’s WOWING Me Now Food writer Jonathan Ammons lets us in on his favorite dish du jour.

Forks of Ivy cocktail at Sovereign Remedies: A perfect cocktail for the fall, it comes across like a sort of riff on a mint julep, but tailored for the turn of the seasons. Mixing mole bitters, the grossly underused Branca Menta, apple brandy, Scotch and mint, it’s refreshing and complex with the whole refined yet boozy elegance of a julep.

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

39

A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

LEAVING THE PAST IN THE DUST Devils in Dust celebrates its self-titled debut album with a release party

BY BILL KOPP bill@musoscribe.com After years of local and regional success with groups of their own, Asheville musicians Leigh Glass and Corey Bullman have combined their musical projects into one group, Devils in Dust. Along the way, they also fell in love and got married. To celebrate the release of its debut, self-titled recording, Devils in Dust is playing an album release party at UpCountry Brewing on Saturday, Nov. 12.

When faced with the chicken-oregg question — which came first: the musical relationship or the personal one? — Bullman is unequivocal. “It was definitely musical first. I met Leigh because I was subbing in her band. I really liked the music — and her — so I said, ‘Anytime you need me, just call.’”

As time went on, he got the call more and more often, and eventually Bullman was asked to join Glass’ backing outfit, The Hazards.

“We both had other relationships at that time,” he says. “But we had an extreme musical connection from the get-go.”

The Hazards were playing regularly, turning out distinctive originals in a Southern rock style. “The Hazards were a straight-up expression of Leigh,” Bullman says, characterizing even the group’s quieter moments as somewhat aggressive.

“And that’s weird,” says Glass with a wink, “because I’m really not like that!”

Meanwhile, on his own, Bullman was nearing completion on a soulmusic project he called Hi-Fi Revival. That still-unreleased recording is “a beast of an album,” says Glass.

But when the two decided to embark on a collaborative musical endeavor, they opted to start fresh: Both the Hazards and Hi-Fi Revival would be shelved. With drummer Jacob Baumann rounding out the new trio, Devils in Dust took its name from a similarly (but not identically) titled Bruce Springsteen song.

With Devils in Dust, both Bullman and Glass seek to grow and explore the areas in which their in40

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

THE HAZARDS OF HI-FI: Leigh Glass, center, and Corey Bullman, left, both scuttled their individual musical pursuits, creating the understated country and western group Devils in Dust from the ashes of those projects. Drummer Jacob Baumann, right, rounds out the new trio. Photo by Jason Sharp dividual musical sensibilities overlap and intersect. The result leans more in a country and western direction than either has pursued in the past.

Glass and Bullman each bring a distinct writing style to their new band. “I’m all about a musical picture,” Glass says. “And then I have to put words to it.” Left completely to her own devices, she believes she can sometimes be too wordy.

“I should have been a folk singer,” Glass laughs.

In his own songwriting, Bullman asks himself, “‘What’s the essence of this idea?’ I strive to get down to the truth of the song.”

Now working together, the couple seek to combine the best of both approaches. “That’s the big difference,” Glass says. “I had almost always written by myself.”

Bullman agrees. “I had never found a writing partner who worked well,” he says.

MOUNTAINX.COM

It can be difficult to write with other people, Glass admits. But she says that working with Bullman, “we never found it to be a challenge.”

Sometimes one musician will bring in a kernel of an idea, and they’ll build on that together. Other times, they start from scratch, collaborating from the ground up.

And sometimes songs come when they’re not even trying. “Corey was screwing around on a guitar one day,” recalls Glass. “And he played this killer guitar line. I said, ‘Dude!

Write that down now!’” A week later, they sat down to make a song out of the bits they had.

“We asked ourselves, ‘What is this song about?’” says Glass. “And because of the guitar line, we knew it was a heartbreak song.” Eventually it became “Rosalee,” one of the seven tracks on Devils In Dust’s new album.

Bullman characterizes the music on Devils in Dust as “an exploration of some other sides [of us] that we

finally have an avenue for.” With the band, both he and Glass leave behind any perceived baggage of their previous music.

“There’s no association of it having to be a certain way,” Bullman says. “It can be softer, quieter. We can be understated, and it’s not a bad thing.”

As for the future, the irrepressible Glass admits, “I don’t have any idea where we’re going to be musically.

So with Devils in Dust, we decided we might as well do some awesome s**t while we can.” X WHO Devils in Dust WHERE UpCountry Brewing 1042 Haywood Road upcountrybrewing.com WHEN Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. $10

A&E

by Alli Marshall

amarshall@mountainx.com

FORTUNATE SON This is a good time for folk music.

The Bluegrass Situation recently published an extensive story on roots musicians who protested presidential nominee Donald Trump through song. Former Ashevillean Christopher Paul Stelling had a huge year — named “Best Folk Artist” by Village Voice and a “new artist you need to know” by Rolling Stone plus playing at the Newport Folk Festival — following the release of his 2015 album, Labor Against Waste. And now local singer-songwriter Matt Townsend is poised to reach a similar fan base with his heartfelt and no-BS EP, The Drifter and the Dream. Townsend will release the record with a show at The Mothlight on Friday, Nov. 11.

“I didn’t have a plan that I was going to write political songs, but the songs occurred out of the unavoidable situation we’ve been in,” Townsend says.

“It’s always a tenuous line to walk: music, politics, that kind of thing.”

At the same time, he says he’s always loved folk music’s capacity for political commentary and the way so many protest songs from past decades remain compelling and relevant.

“Though you kind of hope at some point they won’t,” he deadpans.

The Drifter and the Dream, produced by Michael Selverne of Welcome to Mars and recorded by Julian Dreyer at Echo Mountain Studios, is part of a two-EP series. It leads with “The Great American Madness,” which, though pointed (“The great American madness claims its hatred as the cure / yes, it builds a brand new enemy to sell the same old war”), is also dynamic and has a very cool electric guitar solo halfway through.

Townsend contributed a track to The Asheville Symphony Sessions, a collaboration between the local orchestra and area singer-songwriters and bands, also produced by Selverne. “We had crossed paths; we had these conversations going on,” Townsend says of how he came to work with the producer. Part of the agreement with musicians who participated in the symphony project is that they can include their track from The Asheville Symphony Sessions on their own album a year after the release. Townsend’s song from that project, “For Now, We Are,” might feature on the second in his EP series, due out next year.

Lingerie Apparel Body Safe & Luxury Adult Toys

Matt Townsend launches a political-tinged two-part EP series

NEW SOUND: “I had these songs, and they were speaking [to me] so we just went with it,” says Matt Townsend. “In some ways it’s really exciting to record something that you haven’t played out, because songs kind of change their shape as you perform them.

The new energy of it … has a spark to it.”

Photo by Forest Wallingford Though The Drifter and the Dream isn’t backed by an orchestra, it does includes contributions from Asheville Symphony cellist Franklin Keel as well as Rodney Easter Jr. (bass), Jackson Dulaney (lap steel), Carly Taich and Kat Williams (vocals), Adam Bonomo (piano and organ), Charles Gately (synthesizer), Ryan Burns (organ) and Selverne (acoustic guitar). The guest artist list also includes drummer Bill Berg, who played on Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks (Dylan’s influence is palpable throughout Townsend’s work) and has worked with Leo Kottke, The Moody Blues, Cat Stevens and others.

There’s also an element of surprise to the album. “The funny thing about these songs, with the exception of ‘Roaming Twilight’ is [they’re] very new,” says Townsend. “We recorded in April, and I wrote these in January or February.” Those tracks are underscored by darkness and immediacy, but there’s a deft touch that keeps the songs from feeling heavy. The cello is a

moody swoon, while the drums bristle on “Came Down From the Mountain.”

On the lilting chorus, Townsend sings, “Hey, gotta find a way / to make an honest place in the masquerade.”

“Freedom Is Calling Again,” the most Dylan-esque of the EP’s offerings, asks, “who would poison all your waters / sell your children to the jails?” Here, the organ adds a leaping emotionalism while backup vocals underscore Townsend’s own insistent call to the masses to rise up against injustice. It’s a heady moment.

“I’d been playing a lot of other songs on the road for the last year or two,” the singer-songwriter says. “It was nerve-wracking because I hadn’t really performed [these songs], and they came together in the studio.” But the immediacy is palpable, and the risk paid off.

If Townsend expresses a level of discomfort with releasing untested songs and political sentiment, he isn’t backing down from personal challenge. Touring presents its own array of trials, from logistics to cost. To address those issues, Townsend has taken the unique approach of putting spontaneous bands together in various towns on his tour route. “I’ve even done that just putting an ad on Craigslist, like, ‘Anybody want to come play percussion tonight?’” he says. “I’ve met somebody five minutes before a show, and it went well, so that’s exciting.” The approach has only brought positive results so far.

“On the Chitlin circuit, that’s what you did, back in the day,” he points out.

In another twist, Townsend will launch a post-record release Kickstarter campaign as a means of selling the EPs and recouping some of the costs of recording, printing and pressing. Those who contribute in advance of The Mothlight show can pick up their copy at the venue. “It’s a lot more satisfying, because [the album] is already done,” the musician says. “No waiting for a year to maybe get it.” X

57 Broadway • Downtown Asheville vavavooom.com

A new pole dance, burlesque, & jazz studio for adults!

•Intro Offer:

7 classes for $59 (must use in 3 weeks)

•6 Week Intro to Pole Series starts Tuesday, November 15

•Student Pole Photo Shoot November 20

(828) 275-8628

DanceclubAsheville.com

Right down the street from UNCA 9 Old Burnsville Hill Rd., Suite 3

New Beer Thursdays

Nov. 10 SMALL BATCH IPA

WHO Matt Townsend with Ten Cent Poetry WHERE The Mothlight 701 Haywood Road themothlight.com WHEN: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 p.m. $7 advance/$10 at the door

MOUNTAINX.COM

TASTING ROOM LOCATIONS

32 Banks Ave Asheville, NC 28801 63 Brook St Asheville, NC 28803 212 S Green St Morganton, NC 28655 catawbabrewing.com NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

41

A&E

by Kat McReynolds

kmcreynolds@mountainx.com

COMIC RELIEF Bernie Sanders impressionist James Adomian switches to post-election stand-up As a Bernie Sanders impressionist, James Adomian spent much of the past year with starch-white hair fleeing his head in all directions.

Onstage, he magnified the senator and former presidential candidate’s floating hand gestures and reached volatile speaking volumes, citing statistics in percentages (and sometimes percentages of percentages) to illustrate each conviction, just as his role model would. On Friday, Nov. 11, Adomian will make his Asheville debut at The Millroom.

Even as hot topics like having “big pickles broken up into their constituent spears” arose, the embodiment of Sanders, whom Adomian publicly endorsed, remained relatively benign. But it came with company: Donald Trump, as portrayed by Anthony Atamanuik. The partnership began in late 2015, when Adomian traveled from his Los Angeles home base to New York City and invited Atamanuik to collaborate on a 20-minute mock debate.

“We had been doing those impressions separately, and I hadn’t even seen his Trump,” Adomian says.

“But I heard about it. And I knew, knowing Tony, that it would be the best Donald Trump, because Tony doesn’t hold back any kind of sickness or filth when he does comedy.”

The show was momentous. Within months, three different hourlong “Trump vs. Bernie” specials aired on Comedy Central and Fusion, and the duo completed a 40-city international tour, during which one performance was recorded and released as an album. The Comedy Central debate alone has more than 6.5 million views on YouTube.

Bound by the hilarious disparity of their onstage personas, the two continued their campaign of absurdity into 2016. They monitored the news, incorporated current events into their evolving bit and, aside from writing assistance on one sketch show, created all of their own material. “We’re both trained improvisers, so we made stuff up on the spot every time we did the debate,” Adomian explains. He and Atamanuik did, however, provide questions for moderators, who varied with each tour stop.

42

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

It took Sanders dropping out of the presidential race to end the movement, though, in Adomian’s view, it remains relevant to the election. “We were both way ahead of the curve as far as time and content,” he says. “We were doing these impressions before anyone else was. Tony led the pack on how actors would do Donald Trump: wild, crazy, rude, blustering and filthy. And my Bernie Sanders was the only Bernie Sanders impression for months. … A lot of people found out who he was through my impression.”

Adomian further credits his peer with presenting Trump as “a unique danger,” saying: “Tony was the first one screaming that in a comedy sense. … [People] say to Tony, ‘Your impression convinced me not to vote for Donald Trump.’” And, indeed, Atamanuik’s Trump breezed through some brutal comments, like nonchalantly suggesting that his hecklers be waterboarded.

“But it’s over,” Adomian says. “I think we had a fantastic run with Trump vs. Bernie, but there’s a lot of other stuff that I do.”

On that list — alongside media appearances, acting, extensive voiceover work on shows like Disney XD’s “Future-Worm” and Nickelodeon’s “Pig Goat Banana Cricket,” and working toward an original shortcartoon series — is stand-up comedy.

“It will be my first show on the road after the election, so it’s going to be virgin territory for me,” Adomian says of the content for his upcoming performance.

Despite participating in Funny or Die’s Jokes for Votes tour in October, Adomian doesn’t consider the presidential election the pinnacle of civic involvement. So, it’s not as if he’ll be lost for words after it’s done. “Comedy has survived multiple elections,” he points out. Plus, “There’s a lot more to politics than voting. Voting is the easiest, most superficial, least painful, lowest-time-commitment effort of all kinds of political activism. … I like to approach politics from different, tangential angles and roundabout ways as much I like to approach it directly. After the elec-

tion, maybe it will be the kind of thing where I want to avoid it and talk about other stuff that makes me laugh — social issues rather than strict electoral politics.”

Adomian continues, “Definitely, since I’m gay and I talk about that in my acts, that’s going to come up.” He estimates up to half of his show involves homosexuality but isn’t certain of the exact percentage. “Maybe Bernie Sanders could come down and help me,” he says. X

New Class!

Uplift: Mindful Strength Class with Lizzy Zima

Fridays 12:30-1:45PM

Book Us for Your Holiday Party! theblockoffbiltmore.com 39 S. Market St., Downtown Asheville

Body Toning, Flexibility, Fun Music

West Asheville Yoga.com 602 Haywood Rd. 28806

WHO James Adomian WHERE The Millroom 66 Asheland Ave. ashevillemillroom.com WHEN Friday, Nov. 11 7 and 9:30 p.m. $16 advance/$18 day of show

LAYERED LAUGHS: Despite the social and political themes in his material, comedian James Adomian says, “I don’t come into town like some big-city liberal lecturing everybody. What I do is stupid and hilarious in many ways, and there’s just enough commentary that you can’t really avoid it. But I don’t beat people over the head with it either.”

Photo by Laura Barisonzi

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

43

A&E

by Kyle Petersen

kylepetersen@outlook.com

TORCHBEARER Although he’s not quite a household name, Charles “Wigg” Walker, who plays The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 12, is one of the few original soul greats still performing today. Cut from the same cloth as R&B legends such as James Brown and Jackie Wilson, Walker is the consummate showman, adept at shifting from tender crooning to a primal grunt or howl as the song calls for it. Over a lengthy professional career that dates to 1959, Walker has shared the stage with Brown, Wilson, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, Little Willie John, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, among others. He’s recorded for famed labels like Decca and Chess, spent time as a staff writer for Motown, and, for much of the 1980s, Walker performed and recorded in England and Spain.

Walker returned to Nashville in 1993, eager to take advantage of the thriving blues and R&B scene blos-

44

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

soming in the city, and he’s maintained a steady diet of club dates and recording ever since.

“Around Nashville, there was always a lot of music going on,” he says. “For me, at the time when I was starting out, I thought you couldn’t get past a certain point [here]. But Nashville has changed quite a bit.”

Even though Walker still believes that you had to be in a city like Chicago or New York to make it as a soul singer in the 1960s, he also credits the early start he got in the Music City for paving his way forward.

“I started singing at a pretty young age even in the clubs — I was 14, 15 years old,” he says. “And I learned a lot playing around Nashville. All of the big acts came to the club I was performing at — James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Etta James, Aretha Franklin — all of them came and performed there. So I learned a lot. Nothing prepares you like being out there in it.”

MOUNTAINX.COM

Charles ‘Wigg’ Walker continues to build on his long and winding career That early groundwork also gave him an entry point into the music world when he first arrived in Harlem, where he lived with his aunt just around the corner from the Apollo Theater.

“I got hired with James [Brown] when I first got to New York. I was very lucky,” he says. “He had seen me around Nashville and told me if I ever got to New York to look him up.”

Walker first sang with Brown and later signed as the lead singer of the J.C. Davis Band but ultimately spent most of his time recording and performing with his own group, Little Charles and the Sidewinders, which stayed active through most of the 1960s and ’70s.

It was when his records began getting reissued in the U.K. in the 1980s, though, that Walker began to realize the staying power of his music.

“I was invited over to England for a listening thing for one of my records,” he says. “I got over there

and, man, a couple of guys said, ‘I’ve never really heard of you as Charles Walker. Have you ever gone by another name?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, I used to go by Little Charles and the Sidewinders.’ And bells just went off! In England and Europe, they are so crazy about American music, particularly the older music, like soul and blues. And they know all about it — everything you did! After I stayed over there for a while, I realized that the music is still very much alive.”

Now, after years playing with big R&B orchestras, including his own Nashville-based group, The Dynamites, Walker has begun performing with a smaller, more intimate backing band in what he calls a soul-jazz style.

“I’m really enjoying it. There’s a lot more freedom with the music, and I’m very much involved in writing the music,” he says. “I’m enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would.”

The arrangement has the effect of putting Walker’s natural charisma

KEEP COMING BACK: After years playing with big R&B orchestras, including his own Nashville-based group, The Dynamites, Charles “Wigg” Walker has begun performing with a smaller, more intimate backing band in what he calls a soul-jazz style. “I’m enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would,” he says. Photo courtesy of the musician even more center stage, giving his performances a raconteurlike quality as he dives into both originals and soul classics. Although he’s taken what he calls sabbaticals from music in the past, Walker, who turns 76 in July, shows no signs of stopping now — he’s got a new album on its way this summer.

In a time when the soul revival sound of groups like St. Paul & the Broken Bones or late-career renaissances from Charles Bradley or Sharon Jones harken back to the ghosts of the 1960s and ’70s, it’s a glorious thing to have a living, breathing progenitor of that music still kicking out the jams. X

WHO Charles “Wigg” Walker WHERE The Altamont Theatre 18 Church St. thealtamont.com WHEN Saturday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. $17 advance/ $22 at the door/$30 VIP

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

45

SMART BETS

A&E

by Emily Glaser | Send your arts news to ae@mountainx.com

11:11 Awaken Asheville

Asheville Symphony Chorus In 1981, Dewitt Tipton gathered a small but enthusiastic group of vocalists to serve as a complement to the thriving Asheville Symphony Orchestra. For 25 years, the Asheville Symphony Chorus grew in both membership and fans and inspired a new generation of classical music buffs with its performances of hundreds of choral tunes born from every century. The ASC will kick off its season and celebrate its quarter-century anniversary with a special retrospective performance. “We want to celebrate our journey together by publicly acknowledging those people who are responsible for the ASC to have arrived at this point, and by singing single movements from choral [and] orchestral masterworks that we sung along the way,” says Music Director Michael Lancaster. Bach to Bernstein: Our 25th Anniversary Celebration will take place at Arden Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. $22/$15 youth. ashevillesymphonychorus.com. Photo by Bistra Hristova

Yehoshua November For poet Yehoshua November, the division of the secular and sacred was once a discordant one. After receiving his MFA at the University of Pittsburgh, the poet moved deep into his Orthodox Jewish faith, replacing his creative writing with intensive yeshiva. Two years later, at the behest of his rabbi, November once again put pen to paper. God’s Optimism, his first collection of poetry, earned November the Main Street Rag Book Award and nominations for nearly a dozen additional accolades. His second collection, Two Worlds Exist, explores the intersections of faith and modernity in America through accessible ponderings and quiet, rhythmic stanzas. November will read from his new collection at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. orisonbooks.com. Photos courtesy of Orison Books

46

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

Visionary hip-hop artist Bryan Divisions has a simple mission: reveal the unity of the world through music. Divisions spreads his message of love and unity with inspirational lyrics focused on spiritual transformation.

His latest project is a collaborative effort with similarly progressive artists from around the world. “For 11:11 Awaken Asheville, I’ve teamed up with friends from the East Coast as well as the Czech Republic to bring a consciousness-inspired music event to downtown Asheville,” says Divisions. “It’s my hope that those in attendance leave with a deeper connection to their hearts and souls.”

The musician will host the event alongside hip-hop performers The MadScientist, Siyah, Edmond Ivory and MNMK and electronic musicians Guilty Pleasure and WiZo at Timo’s House on Friday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 p.m. $5. timos-house.com. Photo

by Filip Knoll

North Carolina Banjo Clinic You don’t have to listen too intently around Asheville to catch the twang of a banjo — especially during the weekend of the North Carolina Banjo Clinic.

This annual two-day workshop offers instruction for all levels, from the novice who’s never plucked a string to advanced pickers looking to refine their style. This year’s clinic offers more than ever, including extra collaborative jam classes, banjo maintenance courses and private lessons with the direction and instructor decided by the student. The clinic is led by seasoned banjo masters like Bobby Anderson, who’s been playing for 55 years and teaching for 35. Banjo enthusiasts will gather at Crosspoint Church in Montford on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. $295/$175 daily. vpmusic.org. Photo by Rod Johnston

A& E CA L E N DA R

by Abigail Griffin

Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com

ART APPALACHIAN PASTEL SOCIETY appalachianpastelsociety.org • SA (11/12), 10am-noon General meeting and presentation on “Writers Block Challenge,”

by Cathyann Burgess . Free. Held at Grace Community Church, 495 Cardinal Road, Mills River ART AT UNCA art.unca.edu • FR (11/11), 11am-4pm & SA (11/12), 11am-3pm - OLLI Art Bazaar with vending by more than 40 members of OLLI. Free to attend. Held in the Reuter Center

BREVARD PHILHARMONIC: When the Israeli-American cellist Amit Peled takes the Brevard College Porter Center stage with the Brevard Philharmonic on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m., he will bring with him his artistry and the 1733 cello once played by legendary cellist Pablo Casals. Peled was acclaimed as “One of the Most Influential Music Professionals of 2015” by Musical America. Peled’s interpretation of the Dvorak Cello Concerto in B Minor, which he will bring to Brevard, is celebrated internationally. Before joining Peled for the Dvorak, the Philharmonic will play Mozart’s Symphony No.35 in D major, the Haffner symphony, and Morton Gould’s jazzy Symphonette No.2. For more information, visit brevardphilharmonic.org. Photo of Peled courtesy of The Brevard Philharmonic (p. 48)

ART AT WCU 227-3591, fineartmuseum.wcu.edu • TH (11/10), noon-5pm - School of Art and Design open house.

Free.

CAROLINA’S NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION asheville.cnpa-regions.org/ • SU (11/13), 5:30-8pm - General meeting and member portfolios presentation. Free. Held in the UNC Asheville Reuter Center.

MOUNTAIN GATEWAY MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER 102 Water St., Old Fort, mountaingatewaymuseum.org/ • 2nd SATURDAYS, 10am-3pm Plein air painting demonstrations.

Free.

ODYSSEY COOPERATIVE ART GALLERY 238 Clingman Ave., 285-9700, facebook.com/odysseycoopgallery • 2nd SATURDAYS, 11am-5pm - Gallery open house with food, music and artists' demonstrations.

Free to attend.

OUR VOICE HEART WORKS SURVIVORS ART SHOW 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org • TH (11/10), 5-9pm - 15th Annual Survivors’ Art Show featuring Anne Heck. Performances and presentations at 8 pm. Free to attend. Held at YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market St. RIVER ARTS DISTRICT STUDIO TOUR AND FOOD DRIVE riverartsdistrict.com/ • 2nd SATURDAYS, 10am-6pm - Self-guided open studio tour through the River Arts District with artist demonstrations and classes.

MANNA food bank food drive at many of the studios. Free to attend.

MOUNTAINX.COM

THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN 67 Broadway, 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org • MO (11/14), 6:30pm - "The Art of Repair" presentation by Dr. Steven J. Jackson from the Cornell University Department of Information Science. Held in conjunction with The Future of Fixing exhibition. Registration required. $3-$5.

TRACKSIDE STUDIOS 375 Depot St., 545-6235 • FR (11/11), 4-8pm - Reception to welcome new studio artists. Free to attend.

ART/CRAFT FAIRS ASHEVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB ashevillenewcomersclub.com • FR (11/11), 10am-1pm - Artisan show with jewelry, note cards, paintings, baked goods, woven items quilts and painted gourds.

Free to attend. Held at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 1357 Old Charlotte Highway (US 74A), Fairview, 338-9005

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

47

A& E CA L EN DA R

• SA (11/12), 9am - Annual Fairview craft and gift fair with used book sale by The Friends of the Pack Library. Free to attend.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1245 Sixth Ave., W. Hendersonville, 693-4890, gracelutherannc.com • SU (11/13), 9am-noon - Proceeds from this "World Relief Fair Trade Christmas Gift Market," with vendors selling handcrafted artisan gifts benefit the Lutheran World Relief Ministry. Free to attend.

MONTFORD RECREATION CENTER 34 Pearson Drive, 800-365-3811 • SA (11/12), 10am-4pm - Holiday craft bazaar with over 30 vendors, demonstrations, raffle and food.

Free to attend.

PATCHWORK CRAFT SHOW AND SALE visitwaterfalls.com/calendar/event • FR (11/11), 9am-4pm - Juried handmade crafts fair including fabric, paper, glass, wood, metal, clay, seasonal decorations, greeting cards, journals, scarves, purses, jewelry and pottery. Free to attend Held at Masonic Lodge Brevard, 174 E Main St., Brevard WEAVERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 85 N. Main St., Weaverville, 645-6721, weavervilleumc.org • FR (11/11), noon-6pm & SA (11/12), 8am-4pm - Proceeds from the 23rd Annual Craft Bazaar benefit: Senior Meal Site, ABCCM, Eblen Charities, Madison Neighbors in Need, Haywood St UMC Mission, and Congregation for Children. Free to attend.

AUDITIONS & CALL TO ARTISTS HOT WORKS FINE ART SHOW ASHEVILLE 941-755-3088, patty@hotworks.org • Through WE (12/7) - Submissions accepted for the Hot Works'

by Abigail Griffin

Asheville Fine Art Show, exhibition of nationally juried art works. See website for full details: zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5105.

Held at US Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St. THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN 67 Broadway, 785-1357, craftcreativitydesign.org • Through WE (11/16) Applications accepted for the Materials-Based Research Grant.

See website for full guidelines.

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

Drums provided. $15/class. (828) 768-2826. www.skinnybeatsdrums.com FALL CONCERT • VILLAGE MARIMBA (PD.) Saturday, November 19, 7pm, Rainbow Community Auditorium, 60 State Street, West Asheville.

Featuring student bands playing world music on Zimbabwean style marimbas, plus Asheville High School’s AHCappella. • Admission: Love Donation. A benefit for a musician and teacher from Zimbabwe. • http://www. ashevillepercussionfestival.com/ village-marimba/ ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 259-3626, ashevillechambermusic.org • FR (11/11), 8pm - Aspen String Trio presents works by Bach, Strauss and Beethoven. $38.

Held at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place

ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY CHORUS ashevillesymphonychorus.com • SA (11/12), 7:30pm - " From Bach to Bernstein: Our 25th Anniversary Celebration," with selections from Orff’s Carmina Burana, Mozart’s Requiem, and other major choral classics. $22/$15 youth. Held at Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER 56 Broadway, 350-8484, blackmountaincollege.org • SA (11/12), 8pm - Experimental compositions of Kimathi Moore and Carmelo Pampillonio. $10/$5 members and students.

CITY OF MORGANTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM 401 South College St. Morganton, 433-SHOW, commaonline.org • SA (11/12), 7:30pm - Ben Vereen, country.

DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE 2 S. Pack Square, 257-4530, dwtheatre.com • FR (11/11), 8pm - Jackie Tohn, music comedy. $32/$27 students.

• SU (11/13), 7:30pm - Eric Johnson solo concert, acoustic guitar and piano. $22.

FEED & SEED 3715 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, 216-3492, feedandseednc.com • SA (11/12), 4pm - Donna Marie Todd storytelling and song concert. $10.

Carolina. Free. Held at Pritchard Park, 4 College St. • SA (11/12), 8pm - A Cappella choruses from Methodist, Clemson, and Georgia Southern Universities compete vocally for scholarship grants. $20/$10 college students. Held at Crowne Plaza Expo Center, 1 Resort Drive MUSIC AT UNCA 251-6432, unca.edu • TH (11/10), 7pm - "Vistas and Voices," musical celebration of the National Park Service Centennial

by The Asheville Singers and UNC Asheville New Media Students.

Free. Held in the Lipinsky Hall Lobby.

• TH (11/17), 7pm - UNCA Wind Ensemble concert. Free. Held in Lipinsky Hall Lobby MUSIC AT WCU 227-2479, wcu.edu • FR (11/11), 7:30pm - Shana Tucker, singer-songwriter/cellist. $24/$8 students and children.

Held at the Bardo Center.

PAN HARMONIA 254-7123, panharmonia.org • FR (11/11), 7:30pm - “Alternate Currents," collaborative concert with Opal String Quartet. $15.

Held at St. James Episcopal Church, 424 W State St., Black Mountain • SU (11/13), 3pm - “Alternate Currents," collaborative concert with Opal String Quartet. $20/15 advance. Held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St.

ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, foundationshows.org • FR (11/11), 7pm - The Gibson Brothers, bluegrass. $25.

PUBSING 254-1114 • 2nd SUNDAYS, 6-8pm - Gospel jam and sing-along. Optional snack time at 5:30pm. Free to attend. Held at French Broad Brewery, 101 Fairview Road

LAND OF THE SKY CHORUS 866-290-7269, ashevillebarbershop.com • SA (11/12), noon-4pm - A cappella performances by groups from all over North and South

THE BREVARD PHILHARMONIC • SU (11/13), 3pm - Concert featuring cellist Amit Peled playing works by Dvorak, Mozart and Copland. $35. Held at the Brevard College, Porter Center

THE CROSSING AT HOLLAR MILL 883 Highland Ave. SE, 324-9464 • FR (11/11), 8pm - Roomful of Blues. $22-$30.

UR LIGHT CENTER 2196 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain, 669-6845, urlight.org • SU (9/25), 3-5pm - Fall Equinox concert and meditation with Richard Shulman. $20/$15 advance.

THEATER ANAM CARA THEATRE 545-3861, anamcaratheatre.com • TH (11/10), 8pm & FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS until (11/11), 8pm - The God of Hell. $20/$16 advance. Held at Toy Boat Community Art Space, 101 Fairview Road, Suite B ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 35 E. Walnut St., 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org • FR (11/11), 7:30pm & SA (11/12), 2:30pm - "Broadway Bootcamp Showcase." $5.

ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY 505-2926 • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (11/20) - How I Learned to Drive. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2:30pm. $20. Held at 35below, 35 E. Walnut St. BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/ depts/library • TU (11/15), 6:30pm - "Wolfe’s Women: Mother, Mentor, Mistress and Manager," performance by the readers theater of ACT’s Autumn Players. Free. Held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa

DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 275-2093, differentstrokespac.org • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS (11/3) until (11/19), 7:30pm - Different Strokes!

Performing Arts Collective presents Night of The Living Dead - Redux. $21/$18 advance. Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St. FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE 2661 Highway 225, Flat Rock, 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS (11/17) until (12/17) – A Christmas Carol. Wed. & Thurs.: 7:30pm. Fri. & Sat.: 8pm. Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. $15-$40.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville, 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org • FRIDAYS through SUDAYS (11/11) until (11/20) - A Thousand Cranes, presented by Studio 52.

Fri.: 7pm. Sat. & Sun.: 2pm. $10$18.

HENDERSONVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 229 S. Washington St., Hendersonville, 692-1082, hendersonvillelittletheater.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (11/13) - Enid Bagnold’s, The Chalk Garden. Fri. & Sat.: 7:30pm. Sun.: 2pm. $22/$18 students/$12 youth.

MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (11/20), 7:30pm - Julius Caesar.

Free to attend. Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. THEATER AT WCU 227-2479, bardoartscenter.wcu.edu • WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY (11/16) until(11/20) - In the Soundless Awe. Wed.-Sat.: 7:30pm.

Sun.: 3pm. $16/$11 faculty and seniors/$10 students. Held in Hoey Auditorium

givelocalguide.org 48

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

GALLERY DIRECTORY APPALACHIAN PASTEL SOCIETY appalachianpastelsociety.org • Through (11/11) - Juried member show.

Held at Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway Hendersonville ARROWHEAD GALLERY 78 Catawba Ave., Old Fort, 668-1100 • Through TH (11/17) - "Battle of the Brushes" plein air competition exhibition.

ART AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY 689-1307, mhu.edu • Through TU (11/22) - Installation and textile exhibit featuring the work of Donna Price and Elisa Treml. Held in Weizenblatt Gallery • Through FR (12/16) - Mentors and Heroes, photography exhibition by David Holt.

Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6-8pm.

ART AT UNCA art.unca.edu • Through FR (11/11) - Exhibition of works

by UNC Asheville's Art Front student organization. Held in Highsmith Art and Intercultural Gallery • Through FR (11/11) - Exhibition of works

by Erin Canady. Held in Owen Hall, 2nd Floor Gallery • Through FR (12/16) - All My Relations, exhibition of photos of the Cherokee

by Eastern Band artist Shan Goshorn.

Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5-7pm.

ART LEAGUE OF HENDERSON COUNTY 692-9441, artleague.net • SU (11/13) through TH (1/5) - Fall member group exhibition. Reception: Sunday, Nov. 13, 1:30pm. Held at Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway Hendersonville ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL 258-0710, ashevillearts.com • Through WE (11/23) - Best of WNC: Emerging Craft Artist Showcase. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. • Through WE (11/23) - Hello My Name Is..., paintings by Douglas Lail. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. • Through WE (11/23) - New Works, exhibition by Melanie Norris. Held at The Refinery, 207 Coxe Ave. ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART 82 Patton Ave., 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com

• Through (11/30) - Elements Unite, exhibition of the encaustic and mixed media work of Michelle Hamilton.

BLACKBIRD FRAME & ART 365 Merrimon Ave., 225-3117 • FR (11/11) through SA (12/31) - Asheville Printmakers group holiday show. Reception: Friday, Nov. 11, 6:30pm.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES WESTERN OFFICE 176 Riceville Road, 296-7230 • Through FR (11/18) - North Carolina in the Great War, exhibition.

GROVEWOOD GALLERY 111 Grovewood Road, 253-7651, grovewood.com • SA (11/12) through SA (12/31) - Vessels of Merriment, exhibition of handmade drinking vessels. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 12, 3-6pm.

HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Regional High Technology Center 112 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, 258-8737 • Through SA (11/19) - Forest, Farm + Garden, 1966-2016, exhibition.

LONDON DISTRICT STUDIOS 8 London Road • Through MO (11/14) - Open to Interpretation- one artist, many perspectives, exhibition of paintings by William Dill.

MARK BETTIS STUDIO & GALLERY 123 Roberts St., 941-587-9502, markbettisart.com • Through MO (11/21) - Jewels of the River Arts District, exhibition of jewelry by Vicki Rollo.

ODYSSEY COOPERATIVE ART GALLERY 238 Clingman Ave., 285-9700, facebook.com/odysseycoopgallery • Through WE (11/30) - November exhibition featuring the ceramic art of Dyann Myers, Kate Gardner and Laura Peery.

PISGAH ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1 PARI Drive Rosman, 862-5554, pari.edu • Through SA (12/3) - Pulsar Journey, exhibition of paintings by Amélie Beaudroit.

SWANNANOA VALLEY FINE ARTS LEAGUE 669-0351, svfalarts.org • Through TU (11/22) - Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League juried show. Held at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain • Through WE (11/30) - Looking Back, exhibit of past works from the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. Held at Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St., Black Mountain • Through SA (12/31) - Fabulous Fakes, exhibition of copies of iconic paintings painted by members of the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. Held at Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St., Black Mountain THE ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Road, 254-6345, ashevilleschool.org • Through TH (12/15)- Obair na Mban, exhibition of paintings by Hannah Seng and Elizabeth Porritt Carrington.

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, 884-2787, tcarts.org • Through FR (11/18) - Sculpture + One, invitational sculpture exhibit.

TRANSYLVANIA HERITAGE MUSEUM 189 W Main St., Brevard, 884-2347, transylvaniaheritage.org • SA (11/12) through TH (12/22) - Aluminum Christmas Tree Museum, exhibition of vintage trees and ornaments. Free to attend.

TRYON ARTS AND CRAFTS SCHOOL 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, 859-8323 • FR (10/14) through WE (11/9) - Black & White Gallery, exhibition of black & white works by regional artists.

UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, 859-2828, upstairsartspace.org • Through FR (12/2) - Joined at Their Art: Three Couples, Six Artists, group exhibition.

Contact the galleries for admission hours and fees

Winter packages available! advertise@mountainx.com

givelocalguide.org MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

49

CLUBLAND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Pleasure Chest (blues, rock, soul), 8:00PM ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Will Ray & The Space Cooties, 7:00PM

Where The Blue Ridge Mountains Meet the Celtic Isles

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL All Get Out w/ Gates & Microwave (rock), 8:00PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM Alien Music Club (jazz), 9:00PM

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

BEN'S TUNE-UP Chris Coleman Blues Experience, 8:00PM BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Bluegrass Jam w/ The Big Deal Band, 8:00PM

CAJUN TWO STEPPIN’ TUESDAYS

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Bob Zullo (rock, jazz, pop), 7:00PM

Featuring CAFE SHO

Every Tuesday in Nov. • 7pm Gumbo, Po Boys and more!

WEDNESDAYS Asheville’s Original Old Time Mountain Music Jam • 5pm THURSDAYS Mountain Feist • 7pm Bluegrass Jam • 9:30pm Bourbon Specials

FRI 11/11 SAT 11/12 FRI 11/18

WASTED WINE

GYPSY CABARET PARTY FOLK 9PM / $5

ASTRAL PLAINSMEN

HONKY TONK DANCE PARTY 9PM / $5

THE BLOOD GYPSIES

ASHEVILLE’S ORIGINAL ROCK-EDGED, SOUL-JAZZ AND R&B OUTFIT 9PM / $5

IRISH SUNDAYS Irish Food and Drink Specials Traditional Irish Music Session • 3-9pm OPEN MON-THURS AT 3 • FRI-SUN AT NOON CRAFT BEER, SPIRITS & QUALITY PUB FARE SINCE 1996

95 PATTON at COXE • Downtown Asheville

252.5445 • jackofthewood.com

50

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

BURGER BAR Thursday surf/garage night w/ DJ PAPA Wheelie, 9:00PM CLADDAGH RESTAURANT & PUB Irish Music Thursdays, 7:00PM

JILL OF ALL TRADES: Musician, comedian and actress Jackie Tohn has captured audiences hearts and funny bones with her eclectic stage shows, sharing the stage with the likes of Jason Mraz and Sarah Silverman, while making guest appearances on popular TV shows like It’s Always Sunny…. and The Sopranos. The witty, eclectic and one of a kind, Tohn brings her stage show to Asheville’s Diana Wortham theatre on Friday, Nov. 11 for an 8 p.m. show. Photo courtesy of the promoters WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 185 KING STREET Vinyl Night, 6:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Ryan Oslance Duo (jazz), 5:00PM Les Amis (African folk music), 8:00PM 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Benefit for Mutts, 5:00PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Live Honky-Tonk w/ Town Mountain members, 7:00PM

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Thee Oh Sees w/ Amplified Heat & Nest Egg (garage rock, psychedelic, alternative), 9:00PM GRIND CAFE Trivia night, 7:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Woody Wood Wednesdays (rock, soul, funk), 5:30PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL An evening w/ Kelley Hunt, 7:00PM Russ Wilson's Swingin' 50th Birthday Bash, 8:30PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Old-time session, 5:00PM

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Open Mic w/ Billy Owens, 7:00PM

LAZY DIAMOND Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM

BURGER BAR Karaoke w/ Zoe & Deirdre, 9:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Ben Hovey (dub, jazz), 6:30PM

CLADDAGH RESTAURANT & PUB Irish Music Wednesdays, 8:00PM

MOUNTAIN MOJO COFFEEHOUSE Open mic, 6:30PM

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Open mic w/ Roots & friends, 7:00PM CROW & QUILL Sparrow & Her Wingmen (jazz), 9:00PM

NOBLE KAVA Open mic w/ Caleb Beissert, 9:00PM O.HENRY'S/THE UNDERGROUND "Take the Cake" Karaoke, 10:00PM

DOUBLE CROWN Classic Country w/ DJ David Wayne Gay, 10:00PM

ODDITORIUM Synergy Story Slam, 7:30PM Wyla w/ Brucemont & The Sweets (rock), 9:00PM

FUNKATORIUM Staves & Strings (bluegrass), 6:30PM

OFF THE WAGON Piano show, 9:00PM

GOOD STUFF Jim Hampton & friends perform "Eclectic Country" (jam), 7:00PM

MOUNTAINX.COM

OLIVE OR TWIST 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock), 8:00PM ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC

HALL Brown Bag Songwriting competition, 5:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING RedLeg Husky, 8:00PM ORANGE PEEL Chris Robinson Brotherhood (rock), 9:00PM PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Experience Music AVL (kids rock band), 6:00PM ROOM IX Fuego: Latin night, 9:00PM SALVAGE STATION What It is w/ Kip Veno, 8:00PM SLY GROG LOUNGE Sound Station open mic (musicians of all backgrounds & skills), 7:30PM THE JOINT NEXT DOOR Bluegrass jam, 8:00PM THE MOCKING CROW Open Mic, 8:00PM THE PHOENIX Jazz night w/ Jason DeCristofaro, 8:00PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE International soul and R&B night w/ Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10:00PM TOWN PUMP Open mic w/ Billy Presnell, 9:00PM TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Blues & Soul Jam (blues, soul), 9:00PM WILD WING CAFE Paint Nite "Fall Swing Time", 7:00PM WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Live music w/ J Luke, 6:30PM

CLUB ELEVEN ON GROVE House Hoppers, 8:30PM CROW & QUILL Carolina Catskins (ragtime, jazz), 10:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Sonic Satan Stew w/DJ Alien Brain, 10:00PM ELAINE'S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Wild Card Trio (funk/jam), 9:00PM FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Matt A. Foster (banjo blues), 6:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Tellico & The Stray Birds (Appalachian folk, bluegrass, blues), 8:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Cold Mountain Extravaganza! w/ Allen Thompson Band & The Royal Suits, 6:15PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Italian night w/ Mike Guggino & Barrett Smith (acoustic, world music), 7:00PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Bluegrass jam, 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Heavy Night w/ DJ Butch, 10:00PM LOBSTER TRAP Hank Bones ("The man of 1,000 songs"), 6:30PM ODDITORIUM Green Meteor w/ Space Wizard & Nate Hall (metal), 9:00PM OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9:00PM OLE SHAKEY'S O.S.O.M. Open Mic, 10:00PM OLIVE OR TWIST Michael Filippone's Guest Artist Night, 7:00PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Mitch's Totally Rad Trivia Night, 7:00PM Opposite Box & Ripejive (funk, rock), 10:00PM ONE WORLD BREWING Rossdafareye, 8:00PM

TOWN PUMP Red Leg Husky (country, bluegrass), 9:00PM

CORK & KEG Jack Devereux (old-time fiddle), 8:30PM

TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR Open Cajun & swing jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7:00PM

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Andy Ferrell (folk, Americana), 8:00PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Jesse Barry & The Jam (live music, dance), 9:00PM

ORANGE PEEL Tegan & Sara w/ Torres [SOLD OUT], 8:00PM

TWISTED LAUREL Karaoke, 8:00PM

OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Jeff Chandler of the Bad Popes, 6:00PM

UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Habitat for Humanity Jam, 8:00PM

PULP Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic, 9:00PM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

PACK'S TAVERN Jason Whitaker (acoustic, rock), 8:00PM

185 KING STREET Blake Ellege & The Country Resonators album release (vintage country 'n' western), 8:00PM

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY The Groove Orient (funk, blues, jam), 8:00PM

5 WALNUT WINE BAR The Digs (funk, jazz), 9:00PM

PURPLE ONION CAFE Jon Shain (folk), 8:00PM

550 TAVERN & GRILLE Flashback (vintage and present day hits), 9:00PM

ROOM IX Throwback Thursdays (all vinyl set), 9:00PM

ALTAMONT THEATRE Reasonably Priced Babies (improv comedy), 8:00PM

SALVAGE STATION Disc Golf weekly competition, 5:30PM Bill & Friends w/ Paper Crowns Band, 9:00PM

ATHENA'S CLUB Dave Blair (folk, funk, acoustic), 7:00PM

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Scott Bianchi (singer-songwriter), 7:00PM

BEN'S TUNE-UP Woody Wood & the Asheville Family Band (acoustic, folk, rock), 7:00PM

SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10:00PM

BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Billy Litz (Americana, ragtime), 8:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Acoustic Swing, 7:00PM

SPRING CREEK TAVERN Open Mic, 6:00PM STONE ROAD RESTAURANT & BAR Open Mic w/ Tony the Pony, 8:00PM

BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER An Evening w/ Koda Kerl & Marie Borgman (folk), 7:00PM

THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Thursday Open Mic Night (sign-up @ 7 p.m.), 7:30PM

BURGER BAR Bike Night, 9:00PM JW Teller (singer-songwriter), 9:00PM

THE MOTHLIGHT Eight Vacant Graves w/ A World of Lies & Bleedseason (metal), 9:30PM

BYRISH HAUS & PUB Open Jam, 6:00PM

THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL Summit Jam, 6:00PM

BYWATER Laura Blackley and the Wild Flowers (Americana), 9:00PM

TIMO'S HOUSE TRL REQUEST NIGHT w/ DJ Franco Nino, 7:00PM

CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Heirlüm (folk, country, Americana), 6:00PM

ALL GET OUT w/ Gates and Microwave OPPOSITE BOX & RIPEJIVE

11.10 8PM

AMH

11.10 10PM

ONE STOP

FREE!

11.12 9 PM

ELAINE'S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Jangling Sparrows (rock), 10:00PM FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Cashavelly Morrison (Americana, singer-songwriter), 6:00PM GOOD STUFF Bigmama Joy (outlaw Americana), 7:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Guided By Voices w/ Surfer Blood (indie, rock, lo-fi), 9:00PM

ONE WORLD BREWING One World Family Band, 9:00PM

NOV

ORANGE PEEL Moon Taxi w/ ELEL (indie, rock, jam), 9:00PM

FRI

PACK'S TAVERN DJ MoTo (dance, pop hits), 9:30PM

NOV

PATTON PUBLIC HOUSE Fish Fry w/ Mark Keller (acoustic classic rock), 6:00PM

SAT

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Hunnilicious (Americana Duo), 12:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP HotPoint Trio (Gypsy jazz, swing), 6:30PM MARKET PLACE The Sean Mason Trio (groove, jazz, funk), 7:00PM NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/ AMPHITHEATER Pink Talking Fish (Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Phish tribute), 9:00PM

26

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY The Everydays w/ The Moon and You (Americana), 8:00PM

ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL An Evening w/ Emma Hern & Colin Elmore, 7:00PM Peter Rowan w/ The Joe Walsh Band & Matt Flinner Trio, 8:30PM

LAZY DIAMOND Rotating Rock 'n' Oldies DJs, 10:00PM

18

OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Calvin Get Down, 6:00PM

SALVAGE STATION Goose Island Migration Week Celebration, 7:00PM

JERUSALEM GARDEN Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7:00PM

11

FRI

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL The Funk Ark (funk, indie, world music), 10:00PM

HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Cold Mountain Extravaganza! Day 2, 7:00PM

JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Wasted Wine (Gypsy, cabaret, folk), 9:00PM

NOV

OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9:00PM

MON

STONE ROAD RESTAURANT & BAR 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock 'n' roll), 7:30PM

9pm

RAM MANDELKORN, CODY WRIGHT, PHILL BRONSON 9pm

OPEN MIC

w/ RICK COOPER [Sign Up is 7:30]

TUE

SPIN JAM

WED

THE WOODSHED

THE ADMIRAL Hip-hop dance party w/ DJ Warf, 11:00PM

THE MILLROOM James Adomian (comedy), 9:30PM

SNAKE OIL REVIVAL

8-11pm

SCARLET'S COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Open Mic and DJ w/ host Sam Warner, 9:00PM

THE GREENHOUSE MOTO CAFE Dark Corner Band (rock), 7:00PM

9pm

WEEKLY EVENTS

SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10:00PM

THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Jazzy Happy Hours w/ Marilyn Seits Duo, 5:00PM LOOK Friday w/ DJ Audio (dance), 10:00PM

LAURA BLACKLEY AND THE WILDFLOWERS

9pm

SUN

DIRTY DEAD

Every Sunday in November 8:30pm

796 RIVERSIDE DR. ASHEVILLE, NC BYWATER.BAR

AMH

adv. $12

Reverend peyton’s big damn band, 11.16 8PM The Supersuckers,

AMH

11.17 8PM

AMH

w/ Mister F & The Jauntee

DOUBLE CROWN DJ Greg Cartwright (garage & soul obscurities), 10:00PM

UPCOMING MUSIC

ODDITORIUM HOT VIBES! Series 2 "Dancehall Reggae vs Hip Hop", 9:30PM

(Funk/Rock)

w/ TREEHOUSE! AND ROOTS OF A REBELLION

Consider the Source

DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE Jackie Tohn (comedy, singer-songwriter), 8:00PM

O.HENRY'S/THE UNDERGROUND Drag Show, 12:30AM

(Rock) adv. $10

GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD

& JESSE DAYTON

CROW & QUILL Dust & Ashes ("swamp stomp" ballads), 9:00PM

Bywater

NO LOCATION The SteelDrivers, 7:00PM

(Country/Punk)

(Prog Rock) adv. $10 MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

51

CLU B LA N D

Thu •Nov. 10 Cold Mountain Release Party 4-9pm

Music by Mystic Vibrations, Allen Thompson Band and The Royal Suits

Fri• Nov. 11 Cold Mountain Extravaganza 4-9pm

Music by Buncombe County Turnpike and Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats 4-9pm

Sat•Nov. 12 Cold Mountain Saturday 2-9pm

And

BREWS

Music by Delta Moon and Blackfoot Gypsies

29 Taps With

Local & Regional

Beers & Ciders!

MON: Burgers & Trivia w/ Emile TUE: Tacos + Blues w/ Matt Walsh

lounge Mon-Fri 2pm- 2am Sat-Sun 12pm-2am

weekly schedule Deli Llammma

WED

11/9

4:30-9pm

Bonfire Night 5-8pm THU

11/10

Tia B’s: 11:30-4pm Shakti Shiva 4:30-9pm Mystery Movie Night: 7pm

FRI

11/11 SAT

11/12 SUN

11/13

ARTeries by Stina 10-6 mobile boutique

Food Stop: 4:30-9pm Food Stop: 4:30-9pm

WED: Wings & Riyen Roots Live Open Mic THUR: Island Bob - 7pm FRI: Andy Ferrell - 8pm SAT: Billy Litz - 8pm

All the

NFL, NHL & SEC action on our 10 TV’s

Call us to book your next Party!

Vitamina T 11:30-9pm

12/3: Pottery Sale- Morning Hours 12/10: Mobile Boutique Holiday Bazaar

www.ashevillefoodpark.com

Parties of 10+, please call ahead

AshevilleFoodPark

219 Amboy Rd., Across from Carrier Park 52

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

THE MOTHLIGHT Matt Townsend w/ Ten Cent Poetry (folk, indie, alt. rock), 9:00PM

BEN'S TUNE-UP Gypsy Guitar Trio, 3:00PM Savannah Smith & Southern Soul (Southern rock), 8:00PM

THE SOCIAL Steve Moseley (acoustic), 6:00PM

BHRAMARI BREWHOUSE Bend & Brew (yoga class), 11:00AM

THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Ultra Lounge w/ Phantom Pantone, 9:00PM

BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Zapato (funk, jazz), 8:00PM

THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL SOL Vibes w/ The Undergrowth & ADBC Takeover, 9:00PM

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Patrick Fitzsimons (singer-songwriter), 7:00PM

TIGER MOUNTAIN Dark dance rituals w/ DJ Cliffypoo, 10:00PM

BOILER ROOM Dance party & drag show (Top 40, house, hip hop), 10:00PM

TRADE & LORE COFFEE HOUSE THe WORD! w/ Davide Joe Miller, Elizabeth Ellis & Lloyd Arneach (storytelling), 8:00PM

BURGER BAR Sad Fish w/ Kitty Tsunami & The Mud Bottoms (surf, grunge, rock), 9:00PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Chuck Lichtenberger, 7:00PM Jesse Barry & The Jam (live music, dance), 10:00PM TWISTED LAUREL Request-powered dance party w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:30PM UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Fall Carolina Acoustic Blues Showcase w/ Stolen Hearts, Roots and Dore, Ashley Heath & more, 7:00PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN The Asheville Jazz Orchestra, 8:00PM WILD WING CAFE Andalyn Lewis Band (rock, country, Americana), 9:00PM

CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Low Down Sires (jazz), 7:00PM CATAWBA BREWING TASTING ROOM Scotty Swears (delta blues, ragtime), 7:00PM CORK & KEG Sunny Mountain Serenaders (old-time), 8:30PM CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Billy Litz (Americana, ragtime), 8:00PM CROW & QUILL Brief Awakening (freak folk, faerie rock), 9:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Pitter Platter w/ DJ Big Smidge, 10:00PM ELAINE'S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9:00PM

WILD WING CAFE SOUTH A Social Function, 9:00PM

FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB Freeway Revival (rock), 10:00PM

ZAMBRA Zambra Jazz Trio, 8:00PM

FRENCH BROAD BREWERY The LeMasters (folk, rock), 6:00PM

UNWINE'D AT MELLIE MAC'S James Hammel (Singer songwriter), 7:00PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 185 KING STREET An acoustic evening w/ Spalding McIntosh & Cody Siniard (singersongwriter), 8:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Redleg Husky (folk, Americana), 6:00PM Lyric (funk, soul, pop), 9:00PM

GOOD STUFF The Karma Mechanics (rock), 8:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Asheville Mardi Gras 2017 Theme Reveal w/ New Orleans Suspects & The Northside Gentlemen (New Orleans funk), 9:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Cold Mountain Saturday! w/ Delta Moon & Blackfoot Gypsies, 5:45PM Blackfoot Gypsies (rock), 8:00PM

ALTAMONT THEATRE An Evening w/ Charles "Wigg" Walker & his Band (soul), 8:00PM

ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts w/ The Paper Crowns, 9:00PM

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad w/ TreeHouse! & Roots Of A Rebellion, 9:00PM

JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Astral Plainsmen (honky-tonk, dance), 9:00PM

ATHENA'S CLUB Michael Kelley Hunter (blues), 6:30PM BALSAM MOUNTAIN INN David Olney (Americana), 6:00PM

JERUSALEM GARDEN Middle Eastern music & bellydancing, 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND 1-800-BAND w/ The Power (rock, punk, power-pop), 10:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Sean Mason Trio (jazz), 6:30PM MARKET PLACE DJs (funk, R&B), 7:00PM NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/ AMPHITHEATER Dillinger Escape Plan w/ O'Brother (metalcore, experimental), 9:00PM O.HENRY'S/THE UNDERGROUND Drag Show, 12:30AM ODDITORIUM Steel & Stone Fest 2016 (metal), 9:00PM OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9:00PM OLIVE OR TWIST Crown Jewels w/ Paula Hanke (jazz, Motown, pop), 8:00PM Dance party (hip-hop, rap), 11:00PM ORANGE PEEL The Keller Williams KWahtro w/ Gibb Droll, Danton Boller, Rodney Holmes & Zack Deputy ("acoustic dance music"), 8:30PM PACK'S TAVERN Flashback (classic rock), 9:30PM PRITCHARD PARK Barbershop in the Park, 12:00PM PURPLE ONION CAFE Gigi Dover & Big Love (soul), 8:00PM ROOM IX Open dance night, 9:00PM SALVAGE STATION Phuncle Sam, 9:00PM SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Yoga w/ Cats with Blue Ridge Humane Society, 10:00AM Further to Fly (rock, Americana), 8:00PM SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB Winter Court Fashion Show, 7:00PM Dance Party & Drag Show, 10:00PM SCARLET'S COUNTRY DANCE CLUB The Adam Carter Band (rock, country), 9:30PM THE ADMIRAL Soul night w/ DJ Dr. Filth, 11:00PM THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Conscious Comedy Night w/ Slice of Life Comedy, 7:00PM THE GREENHOUSE MOTO CAFE 2nd annual Sgt. Matthew Baynard Memorial 5k, 9:00AM THE MOTHLIGHT Damien Jurado w/ Luke Roberts (indie rock), 9:30PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Ultra Lounge w/ Phantom Pantone, 9:00PM THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL Old-School dance party w/ DJ Twan (age 30+), 6:00PM THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM

Bob Dylan & His Band (folk), 8:00PM

Jeff Thompson birthday celebration w/ The Lawsuits, 7:30PM

TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES The King Zeros (blues), 7:30PM Ruby Mayfield & The Friendship Train (live music, dance), 10:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Hot Club of Asheville ("swing'n grass"), 6:30PM

TWISTED LAUREL Dance Party w/ Phantom Pantone, 10:30PM

OFF THE WAGON Piano show, 9:00PM

UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Devils In Dust CD release, 6:00PM Pond Brothers Trio (bluegrass), 9:30PM WILD WING CAFE Karaoke, 9:00PM ZAMBRA Zambra Jazz Trio, 8:00PM UNWINE'D AT MELLIE MAC'S Maureen Renihan (jazz), 7:00PM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Jason Moore & Trust Trio (funk, jazz), 7:00PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM The Chuck Litchtenberger Collective, 7:30PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Dub Kartel (reggae, dub), 6:00PM BHRAMARI BREWHOUSE Sunday brunch w/ live music, 11:00AM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Larry Dolamore (acoustic), 7:00PM BYWATER Cornmeal Waltz w/ Robert Greer (classic country, bluegrass), 6:00PM CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE The Well-Lit Strangers (folk, bluegrass, Americana), 7:00PM DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE Eric Johnson (acoustic), 7:30PM DOUBLE CROWN Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 9:00PM FLOOD GALLERY True Home Open Mic (sign-ups at 7pm), 7:30PM FREEBURG PIANOS Ragtime to Cool: A Trip through American Jazz, 4:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Emi Sunshine and the Rain (Americana, gospel), 2:00PM Missy Raines & the New Hip (acoustic fusion), 8:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Reggae Sunday w/ Dennis "Chalwa" Berndt, 1:00PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Celtic Music w/ The Brock McGuire Band, 5:30PM

ODDITORIUM Odd Dance Night, 9:00PM

CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Matt Walsh (rock 'n' roll), 6:00PM Trivia, 7:00PM CROW & QUILL Blanket Fort Night!, 9:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Country Karaoke, 10:00PM

OLIVE OR TWIST Zen Cats (blues), 7:00PM

GOOD STUFF Songwriter's "open mic", 7:30PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Bluegrass brunch w/ Woody Wood, 11:00AM

GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Contra dance (lessons, 7:30pm), 8:00PM

ORANGE PEEL Mavis Staples w/ Lyric (benefit for the French Broad River), 7:00PM

LEXINGTON AVE BREWERY (LAB) Kipper's "Totally Rad" Trivia night, 8:00PM

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Sunday Travers jam, 6:00PM

LOBSTER TRAP Bobby Miller & friends (bluegrass), 6:30PM

SALVAGE STATION The Digs, 6:00PM SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10:00PM THE IMPERIAL LIFE DJ Phantom Pantone (dark wave, trap, house music), 9:30PM THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN Lou Mowad (classical guitar), 10:00AM Bob Zullo (pop, rock, blues), 7:00PM THE RIDGE AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL ZODIAC: Full Moon in Taurus w/ Shanti, Dissisoma & Bright Woods, 9:00PM THE SOCIAL Get Vocal Karaoke, 9:30PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Sunday brunch on the rooftop w/ Katie Kasben & Dan Keller (jazz), 12:30PM THE SOUTHERN Yacht Rock Brunch w/ DJ Kipper, 12:00PM TOWN PUMP Adeem the Artist, 9:00PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Benefit for Kenny Capps w/ The BJ Leiderman Band, 7:30PM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 185 KING STREET Open mic night, 7:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Siamese Jazz Club (soul, R&B, jazz), 8:00PM BEN'S TUNE-UP Open-mic, 7:00PM BURGER BAR Old Skool Hip Hop, 9:00PM

O.HENRY'S/THE UNDERGROUND Geeks Who Drink trivia, 7:00PM ODDITORIUM Odd Karaoke, 9:00PM

TAVERN Downtown on the Park Eclectic Menu • Over 30 Taps • Patio 14 TV’s • Sports Room • 110” Projector Event Space • Shuffleboard Open 7 Days 11am - Late Night 2016 NKSGIVING A H T BUFFET

ADULTS: $29.99 KIDS: $14.99

THU. 11/10 Jason Whitaker (acoustic rock)

FRI. 11/11 DJ MoTo

(dance hits, pop)

SAT. 11/12 Flashback (classic rock)

OLE SHAKEY'S Jonathan Ammons & Take The Wheel (honky-tonk karaoke), 9:00PM OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Mountain Music Mondays (open jam), 6:00PM THE MOTHLIGHT Crown Larks w/ Giant Giants & Cyboman (experimental, art rock), 9:30PM

20 S. Spruce St. • 225.6944 PacksTavern.com

THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN Bob Zullo (pop, rock, blues), 7:00PM THE RIDGE AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL Michael Koppy (Americana), 9:00PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Rooftop movies w/ Phantom Pantone DJ Collective, 9:00PM THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL The Walcotts & RIVVRS (Americana), 8:00PM THE VALLEY MUSIC & COOKHOUSE Monday Pickin' Parlour (open jam, open mic), 8:00PM TIGER MOUNTAIN Service industry night (rock 'n' roll), 9:00PM UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Old-time jam w/ Mitch McConnell, 6:30PM URBAN ORCHARD Old-time music, 7:00PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

BYWATER Open mic w/ Rick Cooper, 8:00PM

185 KING STREET L.O.O.P.T. Wine Club Meeting, 7:00PM

COURTYARD GALLERY Open mic (music, poetry, comedy, etc.), 8:00PM

5 WALNUT WINE BAR The John Henrys (hot jazz), 8:00PM

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

53

CLU B LA N D

Send your listings to clubland@mountainx.com

550 TAVERN & GRILLE Shag Night, 6:00PM

OLE SHAKEY'S Booty Tuesday, 11:00PM

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Tuesday Night Funk Jam, 11:00PM

OLIVE OR TWIST Blues Night w/ Remedy, 8:00PM

BACK YARD BAR Open mic & jam w/ Robert Swain, 8:00PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Turntable Tuesdays (DJs & vinyl), 10:00PM

BEN'S TUNE-UP Lenny Pettinelli (singer-songwriter, keys), 7:00PM

COMING SOON

WED 11/9 ALL EVENING- BURGER AND A BREW $10 AWARD WINNING BURGER WITH THE PURCHASE OF ADULT BEVERAGE

7:00PM – KELLEY HUNT 8:30PM – RUSS WILSON’S

SWINGIN’ 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH

THU THU 11/10 11/10 7:00PM – ITALIAN NIGHT WITH MIKE GUGGINO & BARRETT SMITH FRI 11/11 7:00PM – EMMA HERN & COLIN ELMORE 8:30PM – PETER ROWAN WITH

THE JOE WALSH BAND, AND MATT FLINNER TRIO SAT 11/12

9:00PM – MILES NIELSEN AND

THE RUSTED HEARTS

WITH THE PAPER CROWNS SUN 11/13 7:30PM –JEFF THOMPSON BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION WITH THE LAWSUITS TUE 11/15

11/10

7:30PM – TUESDAY BLUEGRASS SESSIONS WED 11/16 ALL EVENING- BURGER AND A BREW

blue mountain mischief productions presents

thu

eight vacant graves w/ a world of lies, bleedseason

matt townsend

11/11

fri

11/12

sat

(album release!)

damien jurado

w/ luke roberts mon

free monday!

crown larks

free!

SWEETHEARTS, & HEATHER MAE fri 11/18

7:00PM – JORDAN TICE AND

HORSE COUNTY 9:00PM – DANGERMUFFIN

Savory and Sweet Hand Pies!

sat 11/19 9:00PM – DANIEL ROMANO WITH CAITLIN ROSE sun 11/20 9:00PM – JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA WITH THE FUNKY KNUCKLES AND SPECIAL GUESTS ISISASHEVILLE.COM

Yoga at the Mothlight

DINNER MENU TIL 9:30PM LATE NIGHT MENU TIL 12AM

w/giant giants, cyboman

11/15

tue

daniel bachman

w/�house & land

Woopecker Pie 5pm to last call

Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 11:30am Details for all shows can be found at

themothlight.com

54

7:00PM – PEGGY RATUSZ’S VOICES ON THE VERGE SHOWCASE thu 11/17

7:00PM – BRIAN ASHLEY JONES 8:30PM – SARAH CLANTON, PRETEND

w/ ten cent poetry

11/14

$10 AWARD WINNING BURGER WITH THE PURCHASE OF ADULT BEVERAGE

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

TUES-SUN 5PM-until 743 HAYWOOD RD 828-575-2737 MOUNTAINX.COM

BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. Round Robin acoustic open mic, 7:00PM BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE Trivia, 7:30PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Mark Bumgarner (Americana, bluegrass), 7:00PM BUFFALO NICKEL Trivia, 7:00PM BURGER BAR Old Time Blues Jam, 9:00PM BYWATER DJ EZ & fire-spinning, 9:00PM CATAWBA BREWING SOUTH SLOPE Jon Edwards & the Musicians in the Round, 6:00PM CORK & KEG Old time jam, 5:00PM CROW & QUILL Boogie Woogie Burger Night (burgers, rock n' roll), 9:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Honky-Tonk, Cajun, and Western w/ DJ Brody Hunt, 10:00PM GOOD STUFF Old time-y night, 6:30PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Mitski w/ Fear of Men & Weaves (indie, rock, alternative), 8:00PM IRON HORSE STATION Open mic, 6:00PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Tuesday bluegrass sessions w/ Caleb Hanks & Copernicus, 7:30PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Cajun Two-steppin' Tuesday w/ Cafe Sho's (Cajun, zydeco, dance), 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Heavy Metal Karaoke, 10:00PM LOBSTER TRAP Jay Brown (folk, singer-songwriter), 6:30PM MARKET PLACE Rat Alley Cats (jazz, Latin, swing), 7:00PM NEW MOUNTAIN THEATER/ AMPHITHEATER Mr. Bill w/ Circuit Bent (EDM, weird bass), 9:00PM ODDITORIUM Odd comedy night, 9:00PM

ONE WORLD BREWING TRIVIA! w/ Ol' Gilly, 7:00PM ORANGE PEEL Carcass & Deafheaven w/ Inter Arma (death metal), 8:00PM OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Trivia night w/ DJ Josie Breeze, 6:00PM SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Taco and Trivia Tuesday!, 7:00PM THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Jazz-n-Justice swing dance w/ Low Down Sires (benefit for Helios Warriors), 7:00PM THE MOTHLIGHT Daniel Bachman w/ House & Land (avant-garde, guitar), 9:30PM THE PHOENIX Open mic, 8:00PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10:00PM TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Early Funk & Jazz Jam (funk & jazz), 9:00PM URBAN ORCHARD Billy Litz (Americana, singersongwriter), 7:00PM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN Irish sessions & open mic, 6:30PM WILD WING CAFE Crooked Old River & The Appalachian Mountaineers, 6:00PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 185 KING STREET Vinyl Night, 6:00PM 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Dave Desmelik (acoustic), 5:00PM Les Amis (world music), 8:00PM 550 TAVERN & GRILLE Open mic w/ Caribbean Cowboys, 8:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE Darrell Scott w/ Malcolm Holcombe (country), 7:00PM ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band & The Supersuckers (country, punk), 8:00PM BARLEY'S TAPROOM Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30PM

BEN'S TUNE-UP Live Honky-Tonk w/ Town Mountain members, 7:00PM BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner, 7:00PM BUFFALO NICKEL David Joe Miller presents Ray Christian (storytelling), 7:00PM BURGER BAR Karaoke w/ Zoe & Deirdre, 9:00PM CLADDAGH RESTAURANT & PUB Irish Music Wednesdays, 8:00PM CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE Open mic w/ Roots & friends, 7:00PM CROW & QUILL Sparrow & Her Wingmen (swing jazz), 9:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Classic Country w/ DJ David Wayne Gay, 10:00PM FUNKATORIUM Staves & Strings (bluegrass), 6:30PM GOOD STUFF Jim Hampton & friends perform "Eclectic Country" (jam), 7:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Driftwood w/ Chinquapin Trio (Americana, folk, rock), 8:00PM GRIND CAFE Trivia night, 7:00PM HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY Honey Island Swamp Band (Americana, roots rock), 8:00PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL Peggy Ratusz's Voices on the Verge Showcase, 7:00PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Old-time session, 5:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Killer Karaoke w/ KJ Tim O, 10:00PM LOBSTER TRAP Ben Hovey (dub, jazz), 6:30PM MOUNTAIN MOJO COFFEEHOUSE Open mic, 6:30PM NOBLE KAVA Open mic w/ Caleb Beissert, 9:00PM O.HENRY'S/THE UNDERGROUND "Take the Cake" Karaoke, 10:00PM ODDITORIUM Black Mass w/ All Hell (metal), 9:00PM OFF THE WAGON Piano show, 9:00PM OLIVE OR TWIST 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock), 8:00PM

SLY GROG LOUNGE Sound Station open mic (musicians of all backgrounds & skills), 7:30PM THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE Carolina Wray w/ Charlotte Berg & Kiernan McMullan (indie, singer-songwriter), 8:00PM THE JOINT NEXT DOOR Bluegrass jam, 8:00PM THE MOCKING CROW Open Mic, 8:00PM THE MOTHLIGHT Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms w/ Wyatt Yurth & the Gold Standard (country), 9:00PM THE PHOENIX Jazz night w/ Jason DeCristofaro, 8:00PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE International soul and R&B night w/ Phantom Pantone (DJ), 10:00PM TOWN PUMP Open mic w/ Billy Presnell, 9:00PM TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Blues & Soul Jam (blues, soul), 9:00PM WILD WING CAFE SOUTH Live music w/ J Luke, 6:30PM Paint Nite "Autumn Daze" , 7:00PM

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 5 WALNUT WINE BAR Pleasure Chest (blues, rock, soul), 8:00PM ALTAMONT THEATRE Darrell Scott w/ Boy Named Banjo (country), 7:00PM

PACK'S TAVERN Scott Raines & Jeff Anders (acoustic rock), 9:00PM

BUXTON HALL BBQ Harry Nilsson pop-up dinner, 6:00PM CLADDAGH RESTAURANT & PUB Irish Music Thursdays, 7:00PM CROW & QUILL Carolina Catskins (gritty ragtime jazz), 10:00PM DOUBLE CROWN Sonic Satan Stew w/ DJ Alien Brain , 10:00PM ELAINE'S DUELING PIANO BAR Dueling Pianos, 9:00PM FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREWPUB West End Trio (blues, folk), 9:00PM FRENCH BROAD BREWERY Joe Cat (Americana, roots), 6:00PM GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL & TAVERN Murder by Death w/ Laura Stevenson (indie rock, alt. country, folk), 9:00PM ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL An evening w/ Brian Ashley Jones, 7:00PM An evening w/ Sarah Clanton Pretend Sweethearts & Heather Mae (Americana, folk, pop), 8:30PM JACK OF THE WOOD PUB Bluegrass jam, 7:00PM LAZY DIAMOND Schnellertollermeir, DFW Trio, Bill Coonan & Patrick Kukucka (experimental), 10:00PM LOBSTER TRAP Hank Bones ("The man of 1,000 songs"), 6:30PM ODDITORIUM Mr. Mange w/ Sheep & Odd Squad (rock), 9:00PM OFF THE WAGON Dueling pianos, 9:00PM OLE SHAKEY'S O.S.O.M. Open Mic, 10:00PM

ASHEVILLE GUITAR BAR Will Ray & The Space Cooties, 7:00PM

OLIVE OR TWIST Michael Filippone's Guest Artist Night, 7:00PM

ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Consider The Source w/ Mister F & The Jauntee (prog, rock), 8:00PM

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Mitch's Totally Rad Trivia Night, 7:00PM

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY Grateful Red (redheaded Grateful Dead tribute), 8:00PM PURPLE ONION CAFE One Leg Up (jazz), 8:00PM ROOM IX Throwback Thursdays (all vinyl set), 9:00PM

11/12 11/13 11/13 11/15

New Orleans Suspects w/ THE NORTHSIDE GENTLEMEN & ASHEVILLE MARDI GRAS 2017 THEME REVEAL

7PM 8PM DOORS DOORS 8PM DOORS

w/ SURFER BLOOD

8PM DOORS

THU WED FRI

BURGER BAR Krekel and Whoa (rock 'n' roll), 9:00PM

W/ AMPLIFIED HEAT & NEST EGG

EMISUNSHINE (FAMILY SHOW)

1PM DOORS

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Adoptable Pet Night w/ Blue Ridge Humane Sociey, 6:00PM Karaoke Night!, 7:00PM

PULP Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic, 9:00PM

THEE OH SEES

MISSY RAINES AND THE NEW HIP

7PM DOORS

SALVAGE STATION What It is w/ Kip Veno, 8:00PM

BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA & BREW PUB Erin Kinard, 7:00PM

11/9 TELLICO + 11/10 THE STRAY BIRDS 11/11 GUIDED BY VOICES

M itski

7PM DOORS

ROOM IX Fuego: Latin night, 9:00PM

OSKAR BLUES BREWERY Clydes, 6:00PM

SAT

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY The Clydes (bluegrass, Americana), 6:00PM

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

ORANGE PEEL Wild Nothing w/ Small Black (indie, rock, synthpop), 9:00PM

SUN

ORANGE PEEL Lecrae w/ Ambre (hip hop), 8:00PM

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

ONE WORLD BREWING Matt Sellars, 8:00PM

SUN

ONE WORLD BREWING Billy Litz, 8:00PM

BARLEY'S TAPROOM Alien Music Club (jazz), 9:00PM

TUE

ONE STOP AT ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL Brown Bag Songwriting competition, 5:00PM

w/ FEAR OF MEN & WEAVES

11/16 DRIFTWOOD 11/17 MURDER BY DEATH 11/18 AMG AVL MUSIC AWARDS

SALVAGE STATION Disc Golf weekly competition, 5:30PM Gruda Tree, 7:00PM

CONTRA DANCE: MONDAYS 8PM

SANCTUARY BREWING COMPANY Billy Litz (one man soul band), 7:00PM SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB DJ dance party & drag show, 10:00PM SPRING CREEK TAVERN Open Mic, 6:00PM STONE ROAD RESTAURANT & BAR Open Mic w/ Tony the Pony, 8:00PM THE MOTHLIGHT The Moth: True Stories Told Live (storytelling), 7:30PM THE SUMMIT AT NEW MOUNTAIN AVL Summit Jam, 6:00PM TIMO'S HOUSE TRL REQUEST NIGHT w/ DJ Franco Nino, 7:00PM TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR Open Cajun & swing jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7:00PM TRESSA'S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES Jesse Barry & The Jam (live music, dance), 9:00PM TWISTED LAUREL Karaoke, 8:00PM UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY Dave Desmelik Songwriter Showcase, 7:00PM

MOUNTAINX.COM

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

55

MOVIES

REVIEWS & LISTINGS

BY JUSTIN SOUTHER & SCOTT DOUGLAS

HHHHH = H PICK OF THE WEEK H

Park Chan-wook tells a twisted love story with The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden HHHHH

DIRECTOR: Park Chan-wook PLAYERS: Kim Min-hee, Tae Ri Kim, Ha Jung-woo, Jo Jin-woong, Kim Hae-suk, Moon So-ri ASIAN GOTHIC NOIR ROMANCE RATED NR THE STORY: Love and betrayal complicate a young thief’s aspirations when a ploy to con a wealthy heiress out of her fortune is complicated by a forbidden romance.

THE LOWDOWN: Scintillating, sexy and seriously strange, Park Chan-wook’s latest film is a departure for the director and a delight for audiences.

Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden is a film defined not only by its stunning stylistic sensibilities and the flawless execution of its complex narrative conceit. Perhaps more significant is the place it will inevitably take

56

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

among the very best of the director’s work thus far and as a maturational turning point in his oeuvre. As a longtime fan of Park’s films, it’s a bold statement for me to say this might be my new favorite — and I’m delighted to be able to say exactly that.

The Handmaiden manages to be sexy, funny, dark and more than a little creepy in the process of delivering a compelling and entertaining story. In short, it’s pretty great.

Moviegoers familiar with Park’s earlier work will recognize the director’s visual signature immediately, but those expecting little more than a return to form will be pleasantly surprised by the new ground broken here. Park has always dealt with intensely personal stories bearing an unmistakable perversity and penchant for the bizarre — and that’s certainly true of The Handmaiden —

MOUNTAINX.COM

but what’s truly remarkable about this film is Park’s delving into territory previously unexplored. The man responsible for Oldboy and Thirst has somewhat improbably made a love story, and it absolutely works in defiance of my initial skepticism.

To discuss the narrative in too much detail would give away its serpentine plot twists, which would be a genuine shame. Despite the thousands of hours of film and countless purported “twists” I’ve endured, The Handmaiden still managed to take me by surprise. The basic setup follows an illiterate thief enlisted in a plot to swindle a sheltered heiress out of her fortune, but the scheme falls apart quickly when she starts to fall in love with her mark. The resultant sapphic romance is depicted with a sensuality that belies its persistent male gaze, and the sex scenes, while explicit, never come across as exploitative. This is due in no small part to the careful attention Park and coscreenwriter Chung Seo-Kyung have paid to characterization and narrative structure. Every detail has a purpose rooted in character development and plot motivation, and each plant is paid off so expertly this script should become a fixture in screenwriting courses henceforth.

Park’s film is loosely adapted from author Sarah Waters’ Fingersmith, a 2002 novel set in Victorian England, and transposes the story to 1930s Korea under Japanese occupation.

This shift in venue is more effective than one might imagine and leads to some intriguing statements on cultural colonialism as a proxy for the repression of sexual identity. Park and Chung’s script knows when to deviate from the source material, adopting the general tripartite structure of the book but creating something largely original in terms of the broader plot. Each chapter recounts events from the perspective of one of the central characters, and the result is profoundly cathartic without feeling contrived when the twisted plot threads finally come together in full clarity. It’s a bit like The Maltese Falcon meets Wuthering Heights with a large dose of Rashomon. I can safe-

M A X R AT I N G ly say I never could’ve reasonably expected Asian Gothic Noir Romance to be a conflation of genres that I would love so much.

Beyond the conceptual overtones of the narrative, The Handmaiden is a film driven by atmosphere. Park accomplishes this through a number of inventive strategies, not the least of which is setting the majority of the film in a hybridized mansion that incorporates English and Japanese architectural traditions, yielding an otherworldly feel far more disturbing than anything achieved in Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak.

Park extends this affective mode to all aspects of the film (including a score seemingly inspired by Kubrick’s use of Krzysztof Penderecki in The Shining) and diegetic sounds that bleed from one scene into the next, persistently undermining the viewer’s sense of structural discernment and contributing to a growing sense of tension and unease. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Park Chan-wook film without some creative and gratuitous violence, but you’ll have to wait for the last reel before the filmmaker indulges in his heretofore traditional stock-in-trade.

I don’t know that I’ve ever come across a film I can recommend from so many different angles as The Handmaiden. Those disappointed in October’s horror offerings should find this psychosexual thriller satisfyingly spooky. Anyone looking for a black comedy on par with A Man Called Ove need look no further. Moviegoers left flat by lesbian sex scenes in films like David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive will be suitably titillated. Most importantly, art house film lovers with an interest in meticulous plotting and exquisite cinematic style will find Park’s latest nothing short of masterful. I can’t say it’s a film for everyone. But, if anything I’ve mentioned remotely sparks your interest, then The Handmaiden is a must see.

Subtitled. Unrated.

Opens Friday at Grail Moviehouse.

REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

Doctor Strange

HHHH DIRECTOR: Scott Derrickson PLAYERS: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong FANTASY ACTION COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION RATED PG-13 THE STORY: A talented but narcissistic neurosurgeon must seek mystical skills to heal himself when a car crash destroys his hands, leading to his unwitting involvement in an interdimensional conflict between good and evil.

THE LOWDOWN: The now-classic Marvel Studios formula with visual effects that go to 11, Doctor Strange is “excelsior!” with a few minor caveats.

Doctor Strange is everything you love about Marvel movies, but on LSD. Therefore, your reception of this film will likely depend upon your affinity for both comic books and hallucinogens.

I liked it a great deal — and would’ve loved it unconditionally in my misspent youth, if that tells you anything. At its core, Doctor Strange is peak Marvel Studios, with everything laudatory and detrimental that such a designation has come to entail. State-of-the-art special effects contribute significant distinction to an engaging (but not particularly thought-provoking) storyline, and a serious bent for franchise-building dominates the proceedings. Where this film really succeeds, however, is not solely in its eye-popping visuals or its competent — if somewhat derivative — storytelling, but in its firm grasp of the property’s original appeal.

Based relatively faithfully on the character created by the legendary Steve Ditko in mid-1963 for Marvel’s “Strange Tales” comic, this film follows the origin story Stan Lee established later that year in which a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon seeks exotic magical aid to restore the surgical prowess destroyed by his own hubris. The comics’ overtones of syncretic mysticism and psychedelic evocations of alternate dimensions would presage late-‘60s youth culture’s fascination with Eastern spirituality and mind-altering substances — a legacy this film fully embraces. It was Ditko’s masterful surrealist landscapes that led

Tom Wolfe to reference the comic in relation to Ken Kesey’s acid-fueled anarchy. And, when Lee makes his inevitable cameo, it’s no coincidence that he’s chuckling over Aldous Huxley’s “The Doors of Perception.”

As one might expect from such a pedigree, the visuals in Doctor Strange are nothing short of mind-blowing.

Director Scott Derrickson (Sinister) applies a kitchen-sink sensibility to his visual effects, cribbing freely from Inception, The Matrix and 2001: A Space Odyssey with the help of literally hundreds of credited digital effects artists.

The result is an absolutely staggering technical achievement that outstrips anything Marvel Studios has committed to the screen thus far. It’s a film that definitely benefits from the 3-D treatment as well as any other experiential enhancements moviegoers may see fit to ingest (though I tend to stick to overpriced theater beer these days and had a good time nonetheless).

If the visual world created for Doctor Strange achieves the apogee of contemporary computer animation without accomplishing anything truly revolutionary, much the same can be said of the script. It’s what you’ve come to expect — and most likely appreciate — from a Marvel movie, only slightly more polished in its execution. The thing functions like one of its protagonist’s finely crafted watches, engineered to appeal to the broadest possible swath of potential viewers while moving its character arcs forward with mechanistic precision.

Moments of glib humor in the vein of Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant Man punctuate a predictable narrative, precluding the grim stodginess that has long afflicted other studios’ attempts to ascend Mount Marvel.

The protagonist’s initially insufferable narcissism and inevitable redemption through a faux-Campbellian hero’s journey draw inescapable parallels with the character arc of Iron Man, but that similarity can be traced directly to the source material. I’m sure there’s an interesting psychological study to be written on Stan the Man’s superiority complex in his early days with his narrative universe so heavily populated with hyper-competent über-elites who, by virtue of their very arrogance, fail upward into greater power. It could be further argued that things haven’t changed all that much for Mr. Lee, an assertion supported by his having shot the remainder of his cinematic cameos in advance, but I’ve digressed far enough as is.

The cast is another great strength in supporting the film, with Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor doing the best they can with limited material, while Benedict Cumberbatch and

Tilda Swinton impart a spark of true vibrancy to their turns as Strange and The Ancient One. (Despite the white-washing uproar over Swinton’s casting, having seen the film, it’s difficult to picture another actor in the role.) Poor Rachel McAdams might as well not even be in this film she’s so thoroughly underutilized.

Doctor Strange maintains the enchantment cast by Marvel Studios over the minds of the moviegoing populace, and is certainly among the best films of the lot. It doesn’t reinvent the comic book movie wheel by any means, but it does put that wheel on a Lamborghini (somewhat literally). I will say, however, that the subtle “don’t text and drive” PSA inserted by the filmmakers between the ending credit stinger scenes loses some of its impact when that’s precisely the poor decision that led to your main character becoming a reality-warping magus.

But, then, I’m no doctor. Rated PG-13 for violence and action.

Now Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Regal Biltmore Grande, Epic of Hendersonville.

REVIEWED BY SCOTT DOUGLAS JSDOUGLAS22@GMAIL.COM

Hacksaw Ridge HS DIRECTOR: Mel Gibson PLAYERS: Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths REAL-LIFE WORLD WAR II DRAMA RATED R THE STORY: Biopic of Army medic and conscientious objector Desmond Doss, who refused to carry a gun during his training and the Battle of Okinawa.

THE LOWDOWN: Andrew Garfield is horribly miscast, and the story often unnecessarily veers away from the compelling true story to explore Doss’ nightmares. War is hell, but this film often is too.

A scene toward the end of Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge shows a World War II American Army medic grappling for his life in hand-to-hand combat with a Japanese solider. A grenade lands between them, and the men scream into

MOUNTAINX.COM

THE ATE R INFO ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING CO. (254-1281) CARMIKE CINEMA 10 (298-4452) CAROLINA CINEMAS (274-9500) CO-ED CINEMA BREVARD (883-2200) EPIC OF HENDERSONVILLE (693-1146) FINE ARTS THEATRE (232-1536) FLATROCK CINEMA (697-2463) GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE (239-9392) REGAL BILTMORE GRANDE STADIUM 15 (684-1298) UNITED ARTISTS BEAUCATCHER (298-1234)

each other’s terrified faces as they await their certain end. Sadly, I often felt very much the same way during this biopic of the first U.S. conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor.

It’s not that the story of Desmond Doss is not a compelling one — because it very much is — the problem with this war story is in its execution.

Andrew Garfield may have been the star of 2012’s Amazing SpiderMan and its lackluster 2014 sequel, but his performance here is anything but honorable. Maybe it is his skinny frame or pointed rat-like facial features, but I never found his attempt at filling the boots of a pacifist war hero believably heroic. When the character decides to rush into combat without a firearm as the bullets whiz by and the enemy advances, Garfield’s interpretation of Doss makes the bizarre choice to remove his helmet and let his floppy hair blow in the battlefield breeze. Perhaps that was to keep the star spotlight on Garfield rather than lose him in a sea of grimy combat fatigues, but it made it impossible for me to view accept any of the real-life narrative reenacted on the screen as anything but Hollywood playing war games with my movie ticket.

Fantasy continues to intrude on reality as director Gibson decides to eschew the romance and drama of the story to explore Doss’ nightmare visions on and off the battlefield in much the same way Nate Parker’s recent The Birth of a Nation dumbly digressed into an exploration of angel imagery. When a director has a story the audience is interested in, they should serve their compelling tale rather than add unnecessary artistic flourish that only confuses the audience until we come crashing back to the actual story.

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

57

MO VI E S

by Scott Douglas

I hope this trend will soon end because I find it infuriating. It is almost insulting to the real-life events while unnecessarily extending the running time.

There are some strong performances in Hacksaw Ridge, most notably the supporting cast of Doss’ poor, but humble, dysfunctional Virginia parents (Hugo Weaving and Rachel Griffiths) and the woman who inspires Doss to go into battle (Teresa Palmer). But their screen time is often overshadowed by Garfield’s overbearing faux Virginia accent. Vince Vaughn does a commendable job as the gruff drill sergeant assigned to shepherd a young solider who has deep religious and personal convictions against killing, but it felt like stunt casting and detracted from the overall reality of the story. The battle scenes often seem prolonged and the graphic violence excessive. If war is hell, then so is watching Hacksaw Ridge past the 90-minute mark as Garfield tries to rescue “jus’ one moar” of his fallen comrades in Okinawa.

If you see a recurring theme of “trying too hard” here, that is because Hacksaw Ridge really is an overcomplicated exercise in excess. Right before the credits rolled, interview clips with the real-life counterparts to Gibson’s version almost redeemed the reality of the events and made me wonder if watching the 2013 documentary The Conscientious Objector would have been time better spent to learn the story of Doss and his personal convictions.

Doss’ heroic and emotional story was in development for 14 years before it finally made it to theaters. But, like the tool in the title, Hacksaw Ridge jaggedly cuts too much when a simple surgical incision made with precision would have better honored this soldier’s personal sacrifice. Doss — and all movie theater patrons — deserve better, so it’s understandable if you abstain from enlisting by buying a ticket. Rated R for realistic war violence and some graphic imagery.

Now playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemark, Epic of Hendersonville and Regal Biltmore Grande.

REVIEWED BY JONATHAN RICH JONATHANWLRICH@GMAIL.COM

Winter Packages Available! advertise@mountainx.com 58

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Trolls HH DIRECTOR: Walt Dohrn, Mike Mitchell (Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked) PLAYERS: (voices) Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Russell Brand

MOUNTAINX.COM

ANIMATED MUSICAL RATED PG THE STORY: When a group of grotesque giants threatens their way of life, a group of colorful trolls must muster the courage to stand up to them.

THE LOWDOWN: An aggressively cute animated musical, steeped in bright colors and hokey humor, that has little else to offer.

Ah, yes. What the world’s been clamoring for — a Troll Doll movie.

I’m still confused as to why this movie exists. There seems to be no sort of Troll Doll renaissance happening these days, no rabid Troll Doll fan base clamoring for an all-singing, all-dancing Troll Doll movie. Now, Troll Dolls have seen their popularity bubble up a few times, and I do recall the last fit of Troll fever hitting in the ’90s. But that was 20 years ago (I also remember Pogs but don’t see my Pog movie anywhere), and the idea of now, in 2016, making a Troll movie both perplexes and bums me out a little. This is an obvious play on nostalgia and the popularity of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s The Lego Movie (2014). What Trolls forgets is that The Lego Movie was driven by a specific vision (I say this even as someone who didn’t care for it), something that’s missing from this obvious afterthought of a movie, this merchandise tie-in thrown up on the big screen.

Since there’s no Troll Doll mythos, Trolls builds its own. In this case, the idea is that the peaceful, colorful Trolls — brimming with optimism and bubbly enthusiasm — are being terrorized by Bergens (large creatures who like to eat Trolls in order to feel fleeting moments of happiness). To stop this from happening, a group of Trolls decide to summon the courage to defeat the Bergens and thus save themselves.

It’s all basic adventuresome, hero’s quest type of stuff, and no amount of technicolor garishness or cutesy animation can change that. Sure, the film is harmless nonsense, but it is still nonsense, mainly of the middlebrow variety. The things about it that aren’t wholly forgettable — like the character who defecates cupcakes, or a mawkish, silly scene with some forlorn trolls — are that way because they’re missteps.

I suppose Trolls does do some things right. The bright color palette is impressive, as is some of the more technical aspects of the animation (such as textures), but it’s a wash with the film’s garishly cartoonish style. The movie is toothach-

ingly “fun,” a kind of hokey treatise on the importance of happiness. It’s also just as gently obnoxious as that sounds, with its kitschy soundtrack and chintzy humor. Worse (for me, at least) is there’s nothing truly wrong with Trolls. As a cute animated film for kids, it’s perfectly fine. But this is literally all it has to offer. It’s sweet-natured and has a good heart — but, boy, is it violently cute. In its favor, Trolls is also instantly forgettable, so any problems I have with it, any feelings of both mild boredom and saccharine-induced unpleasantness, will soon be lost to the winds of time. Rated PG for some mild rude humor.

Now playing at Carmike 10, Cinemark Asheville, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande and UA Beaucatcher.

REVIEWED BY JUSTIN SOUTHER JSOUTHER@MOUNTAINX.COM

STARTIN G F R ID AY

Arrival

Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Sicario) and starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker, this high-concept sci-fi thriller follows a linguistics professor (Adams) who must lead an elite team on a quest to communicate with alien lifeforms that have arrived on Earth before a global conflict breaks out.

Early reviews are almost unanimously positive. (PG-13)

The Handmaiden

See Scott Douglas’ review

FILM ART AT WCU 227-3591, fineartmuseum.wcu.edu • TU (11/15), 7pm - Hotel Dallas, The Southern Circuit film. $20/Free for students. Free. Held in the A.K. Hinds University Center theater BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library • TU (11/15), 7pm - Foreign Film Night with Roy Turnbaugh. Free. Held at Weaverville Public Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville FILM AT UNCA 251-6585, unca.edu • WE (11/9), 7pm - Lives Worth Living, documentary about the Disability Rights Movement.

Free. Held in the Highsmith Union Grotto.

SCREEN SCENE S P E CI AL SCREENI NGS

by Edwin Arnaudin | edwinarnaudin@gmail.com

Pépé le Moko HHHHS DIRECTOR: Julien Duvivier PLAYERS: Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Line Noro, Lucas Gridoux, Gabriel Gabrio, Charpin ROMANTIC CRIME DRAMA Rated NR Pépé le Moko is a massively influential film, and rightly so. Probably French poetic realist Julien Duvivier’s best known work, this movie bridges the gap between poetic realism and the later emergence of film noir, presages Italian neorealism and the French New Wave, spawned a successful direct remake in the form of John Cromwell’s Algiers and provided inspiration for both Casablanca and The Third Man. This was a star-making turn for renowned French actor Jean Gabin, who is fantastic as always, giving Pépé a depth and humanity largely absent from Charles Boyer’s interpretation of the role a year later. But the real star here is Duvivier as a visual stylist, his location shooting and formal conceits creating the atmospheric touches that mark this film as a true classic. Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Pépé le Moko Friday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. at Flood Gallery Fine Art Center, 2160 Hwy 70, Swannanoa.

Shoot the Piano Player HHHHS DIRECTOR: François Truffaut PLAYERS: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier, Serge Davri CRIME/THRILLER Rated NR François Truffaut’s Shoot the Piano Player (1960) is one of those celebrated films that I had somehow just never seen till this weekend. Oh, I’d seen clips and knew a little about it—and I’d suspected that the phony gangster-movie opening of Ken Russell’s 1966 TV film on composer Georges Delerue, Don’t Shoot the Composer, was based on the Truffaut film (which it was), but I’d just never seen it. The experience was a sheer delight of the “Why hadn’t I seen this before?” variety. I loved everything about the film, but I can’t help but think that the blurb on the DVD case errs in calling it Truffaut’s “most playful film” without elaborating on that.

It’s true, but more in terms of cinematically playful than in a literal sense. (It’s occasionally the latter, too—for example, take the cutaway when one of the gangsters says that if what he’s saying isn’t true, may his mother keel over.) The film is a kind of a film-noir homage, but it’s rarely very serious about it and refuses to stay in a given genre. It’s a preposterous noir with a kind of art-film backstory in the middle of it. It’s a comedy and a romance—and it always pretends to take itself seriously in each capacity. What follows is a deliciously wild ride—and one of those rare movies that you’re sorry to see end. This excerpt was taken from a review by Ken Hanke published on Sept. 16, 2009. The Asheville Film Society will screen Shoot the Piano Player on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at The Grail Moviehouse, hosted

by Xpress movie critic Scott Douglas.

Songcatcher HHHH DIRECTOR: Maggie Greenwald PLAYERS: Janet McTeer, Aidan Quinn, Pat Carroll, Jane Adams DRAMA Rated PG Local interest runs high concerning writer-director Maggie Greenwald’s Songcatcher, owing to the fact that it was filmed around here. For that matter, parts of the film were made on the mountains not more than a few miles from where I’m writing this review. Thankfully, it turns out that Songcatcher is worth the fuss as a film, as well as a local event. No, it’s not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a very good one — and one that captures much of the natural beauty of the area without succumbing to the temptation to turn the film into a travelogue. Greenwald makes the area a part of her film, which is only reasonable considering the fact that the place in which the story of Songcatcher is set is so central to the film that the location almost qualifies as a character. [...] The film is well worth anyone’s time and attention. This excerpt was taken from a review by Ken Hanke published on Jan. 1, 2000 The Hendersonville Film Society will show Songcatcher on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

The Sadist HHHH DIRECTOR: James Landis PLAYERS: Arch Hall, Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Alden, Helen Hovey, Don Russell HORROR/EXPLOITATION Rated NR Better than most B-movies have any right to be, James Landis’ The Sadist is a surprisingly powerful post-noir proto-slasher that was the first to deal with the twisted true story of Charlie Starkweather, a tale that would later be addressed by Terrence Malick in Badlands and Oliver Stone in Natural Born Killers. This film benefits greatly from a bizarre, yet profoundly unnerving, performance from Arch Hall, Jr., whose brief career was entirely conceived by his father, drive-in movie producer Arch Hall, Sr. What really distinguishes The Sadist from other films of its low-budget ilk, however, is the atmosphere created by future Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, making his U.S. feature debut. Pulpy, disturbing and cheap, cult-exploitation cinema doesn’t get much better than The Sadist. The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen The Sadist on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 9:15 p.m. at The Grail Moviehouse, hosted by Xpress movie critic Scott Douglas.

TOURIST SEASON: A still from the teaser video for Dead Brew, an Asheville-set zombie film. Local filmmaker and photographer David Huff seeks to raise $25,000 for the production by Nov. 18 through a Kickstarter campaign. Photo courtesy of Suttle Film • The Fine Arts Theatre hosts a screening of Here, There and Everywhere on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m.

The 67th feature film from ski-film pioneer Warren Miller Entertainment includes a freeski adventure in Crested Butte, Colo., a tour of Eastern Greenland by dog sled, a Swiss holiday aboard the Glacier Express, explorations of the back country of Western Montana’s Glacier Country, a powder day with the Kicking Horse ski patrol in British Columbia and more. The documentary also features on-screen interviews with Miller himself. The event is presented by Asheville Ski Club.

Tickets are $12 and available online or at the Fine Arts box office. avl.mx/34e • The Groovy Movie Club will screen Captain Fantastic on Sunday, Nov. 13, at Buffy Queen’s home in Dellwood, in Haywood County. The afternoon begins with a potluck lunch at 1:15 p.m., and the film — about a father (Viggo Mortensen) raising his children off the grid in the Pacific Northwest — starts at 2 p.m. The GMC meets monthly “to screen excellent films, with a message,” followed by a discussion. Free and open to the public.

Contact johnbuckleyx@gmail.com or call 454-5949 or 926-2508 to RSVP and for directions or more information.

• The Israeli Film Series, a collaboration between Grail Moviehouse and the Asheville Jewish Community Center, continues Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. at the Grail with Wedding Doll. Nitzan Gi-

MOUNTAINX.COM

ladi’s narrative drama revolves around Hagit, a young woman with mild mental deficiency who works in a toilet-paper factory and lives with her single mother, Sarah. When a relationship develops between Hagit and the son of the factory owner, she hides it from her mother and faces further complications upon learning of her employer’s pending closure. Tickets are $7 and available online or at the Grail box office. avl.mx/34f • The Kickstarter campaign for local filmmaker and photographer David Huff’s feature film Dead Brew is active through Friday, Nov. 18. The movie centers on a powerful hurricane hitting Asheville, after which gallons of contaminated coal ash spill into the city’s water supply and turn its citizens into flesh-eating zombies on the eve of the annual Zombie Walk. As the greedy local government covers up the spill, hardworking barista Piper, her weather-loving brother Fitz and homeless Iraq war veteran Jerry join forces to save the day.

Huff is seeking to raise $25,000 to help pay the film’s screenwriter, Bryan Kish, hire a producer to do a breakdown and create a budget, put together a development package for investors and begin production. Backer rewards range from a shoutout on the film’s website and a limited-edition bottle opener to behind-the-scenes access during filming and a VIP party with the cast and crew. avl.mx/34g X

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

59

60

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

MARKETPLACE REA L E S TAT E | R E N TA L S | R OOM M ATES | SERV ICES | JOB S | A N N OU N CEMENTS | M I ND, BO DY, SPI R I T CLAS S E S & WOR K S HOP S | M U S IC IA N S’ SERV ICES | PETS | A U TOMOTIV E | X C HANG E | ADULT Want to advertise in Marketplace? 828-251-1333 x111 tnavaille@mountainx.com • mountainx.com/classifieds If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Remember the Russian proverb: “Doveryai, no proveryai,” trust but verify. When answering classified ads, always err on the side of caution. Especially beware of any party asking you to give them financial or identification information. The Mountain Xpress cannot be responsible for ensuring that each advertising client is legitimate. Please report scams to ads@mountainx.com REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 30 MINUTES FROM ASHEVILLE 3/2 DECKED BEAUTY WITH BARN AND GARAGE $125,500 Only 30 min from Asheville. Roaring Fork Rd mars Hill, NC 28754. 1720 sq ft. Big 3/2 house surrounded by decks, gorgeous view. Dbl Garage. Den, fireplace, breakfast nook, living room.

Wood floors through out. Fenced -flat 2 acres with over sized tobacco barn. Own for far less than rent. Quiet cul de sac. Backs to Pisgah Forest area. $125,500 Exit 3 of I26. Charlotte (828) 298-2274 kassabc@bellsouth.net

REAL ESTATE SERVICES MOVING TO THE ASHEVILLE AREA? Let a native Ashevillean help you find your perfect mountain home. Call Angela Sego: (828) 544-9860, NC Licensed Broker. angelas@foleyrealtync.com

roommate for our 4 bedroom home, preferably a female. 2 bedrooms and the option of studio space. 1+ acre, wooded lot with several decks, screened in porch, convenient, secluded, end of a culde-sac, minutes from downtown.

Preferably, no pets.

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

SKILLED LABOR/ TRADES

RENTALS CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES FOR RENT NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOME 2BR, 1BA, laminate hardwood floors, on the busline, 1 mile from downtown. No pets. $795/ month. 828-252-4334.

NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOUSE 3BR, 1BA, laminate hardwood floors, only one mile from Downtown, and on the bus line. $895/month. Pets not allowed.

(828) 252-4334.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES ALL AREAS ROOMMATES. COM Lonely? Bored? Broke?

Find the perfect roommate to complement your personality and lifestyle at Roommates.com!

(AAN CAN) EAST ASHEVILLE Mature female wanted for furnished room and bath. $425/month. First and last months rent required. Must pass criminal background check. Safe, peaceful environment. (828) 7076470.

FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED Gross income can't exceed $740 monthly, asking $278 plus 1/2 internet and electric. Bedroom: windows, large closet, dresser, shared bathroom. Laundry across hall. North Asheville.

Non-smoking. Christian preferred.

Call 828-450-3323.

ROOMMATE WANTED- WEST ASHEVILLE HOME! Two professional females are looking for a

GAS SERVICE TECH Asheville / Buncombe County areas The main job duties include safely installing and servicing gas appliances, water heaters, piping, and hearth products. Hourly pay based on exp. Monthly Bonus Opportunity BC/BS Health Insurance Dental / Vision Insurance Life Insurance / 401(K) Paid Vacation/ Sick Days Vacation Homes Supportive Work Environment More!!! REQUIREMENTS 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. Pass background and drug screen 3.

Previous propane, mechanical, or gas appliance experience 4. Prior plumbing or HVAC experience preferred 5. Valid CDL with hazmat endorsement preferred 6.

Be outgoing, friendly, and customer service-oriented Apply online at www.blossmangas.com if qualified Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled

GROUNDSKEEPER A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Groundskeeper position with a start date of 11/28/2016. For more details and to apply: www.abtech.edu/jobs NEEDED IMMEDIATELY • ENERGY SERVICE TECHNICIAN I Full-time. Community Action Opportunities needs a skilled crew member to perform responsible residential energyefficiency and health and safety work on homes of people who live on low income. This position is funded by grants, requires a Technician with a working knowledge of current residential building science principles and techniques and understanding of energyefficiency-related work. The work uses written NC Installation Standards, job-specific work orders, oral instruction and diagnostic information to guide energyefficiency and health and safety work. Work also includes making

minor repairs using materials such as drywall, lumber and glass, making mathematical computations and maintaining up-to-date and accurate written records. Work requires exposure to a variety of potential hazards associated with building construction, including extreme weather conditions and temperatures for prolonged periods, mold, pests, loud noises, chemicals, fumes, lead, dusts and oils; proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical hand-held and bench-mounted equipment and electrical current. The EST I must also be able to · Organize and execute work to meet production schedules, • Communicate clearly and accurately with co-workers and customers. • Work on teams or alone and • Use a variety of electronic and internet-supported devices. • Special Requirements: Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver License and pass preemployment pulmonary function and respirator fit tests. Education and Experience High school graduate or GED required. Some college, with courses in basic carpentry, industrial work or environmental science preferred, or two years of work experience in other building trades such as plumber, electrician, HVAC Specialist or related. BPI or related certification and bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred. • Salary Range: $15.39 an hour to $16.60 an hour DOQ plus paid benefits. • Send resume, cover letter and complete contact information for three work references to: Human Resources Manager email: admin@communityactionopportunities.org Subject: EST I or Fax: (828) 253-6319 Open until filled. EOE/DFWP For complete job description go to: communityactionopportunities. org

ADMINISTRATIVE/ OFFICE HELP WANTED- OFFICE/CLERICAL Help Wanted- Office/Clerical PT Clerical Person needed from Monday-Friday, $250.00 weekly.

Computer skills are a must.

Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills,Must be able to do Lil errand.

Apply Email: loffber8887@gmail. com loffber8887@gmail.com OFFICE ASSISTANT Local company seeking office assistant. Experience with marketing, customer service/relationship mgt, and tour mgt/ logistics (booking, hotels, routes, etc.) desired. Arts experience a plus.

PT/FT position. $10/hr start. josh@brightstartheatre.com. www.brightstartheatre.com

SALES/ MARKETING OUTWARD BOUND SEASONAL ADMISSIONS ADVISORS FOR 2017 Outward Bound in Asheville, NC seeking seasonal Admissions Advisors for 2017 season. Accepting resumes for F/T seasonal positions starting January 9th and ending in June or July 2017. Please send cover letter and resume to Laurel Zimmerman by November 30th. lzimmerman@outwardbound.org; www.outwardbound.org

RESTAURANT/ FOOD COOK FOR WILDERNESS HEALING SCHOOL Cook desired in Asheville area to run a fully stocked, outdoor kitchen.

Prepare 3 meals/day for 15-35 adult students during 2-week periods in the months of January, March, June, September, and December. Salary based on experience. Please email resume/experience to registrar@ wildernessFusion.com. 828-7854311, wildernessFusion.com

MEAT CUTTERS Become a part of a growing company dedicated to bringing healthy food to everyone…everywhere! Why us? Aside from our competitive benefits at a part-time and full-time capacity, advancement opportunities and flexible working hours, you can be a part of our healthy movement started back in 1975. We continue to hold true to our values and invite you to join your local Earth Fare’s winning team! We are currently seeking Experienced Meat Cutters to join our team at our Hendersonville Rd. location! Competitive starting pay and benefits included for both part-time and full-time Team Members! Meat Cutter Requirements: • Extensive knowledge of meat cuts and cooking techniques with an understanding of cutting meat into subprimal categories. Skilled in cutting whole chicken into standard parts; and advanced cuts for other meats. • Must demonstrate manual dexterity with potentially hazardous equipment (knives, miscellaneous utensils, etc.) • Ability to learn and use a Falcon hand-held computer scanner and food scale.

• Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment and safety procedures. • Knowledge of living conditions of animals and ability to educate the public on these issues. • Ability to explain various cooking techniques. • Apply in person for an opportunity to join a team dedicated to providing ‘healthy food for everyone…everywhere.

DRIVERS/ DELIVERY FEMALE PERSONAL HELPER NEEDED For visually impaired active senior citizen living in south Asheville. Duties may include driving to Southeastern Sports Medicine pool, doctor appointments, shopping and errands. Car needs room for lightweight walker.

Need help 3-4 Days weekly and times are flexible. Please call, 828585-2171.

PROPANE ROUTE SALES/ DELIVERY Asheville / Buncombe County areas The position requires delivering propane locally to customers on existing routes, as well as promoting company products and services. To be

successful in this position you must be committed to safety, customer service, and teamwork. Our 65+ year old company experiences little turnover due to our people, supportive work environment, and training. Qualifications -High School Diploma or GED -Pass background/drug screen -Prior propane, route delivery, or mechanical experience -Enjoy helping people; conditioned to hard work; pleasant personality -CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE AND MONTHLY BONUS OPPORTUNITY INCLUDED TO BE CONSIDERED: Apply online at www.blossmangas.com EEO/ VETERANS/DISABLED

MEDICAL/ HEALTH CARE PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF NEEDED Paraprofessional staff needed to provide services to individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities all over the county in their home, in the community, and at their job. Call for info 828-350-1111

HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Under One Sky Village Foundation (U1SVF) is seeking an Associate Executive Director. For more than 12 years, U1SVF has provided youth in foster care ages 7-18 with year round camp-based programming, adoption support groups and leadership/mentoring programs that encourage emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual growth. This full-time salaried position, based in the Asheville area, will report to the Executive Director. For full posting and application procedures, please email U1SVF at jobsunder1sky@ gmail.com and include "MtEx info requested" in the subject line for a return email. No phone calls, please.

CLINICIANS Meridian Behavioral Health Services is seeking NC licensed or Associate licensed clinicians to join our recovery oriented organization in the beautiful North Carolina mountains including the counties of Transylvania, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Cherokee. Clinical positions are available in a variety of adult service programs such as the Assertive Community Treatment Team, Recovery Education Center, as well as child and family service programs such as Day Treatment, Intensive In-Home, and Outpatient. Clinicians provide recovery oriented comprehensive clinical assessments, support, skill building, education, and team consultation both in the office and the community. To be considered, an applicant should be familiar with the recovery paradigm of mental health and substance abuse services, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, flexibility, and moderate computer skills. • For further details about each position, please visit the employment section of our website,

www.meridianbhs.org, then apply by completing the short online application and uploading your resume.

COUNTY DIRECTOR • CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Haywood County. This position is responsible for the complete oversite of the complete continuum of child and family programs and services within Haywood County. At the direction of Executive Leadership and reporting directly to the Child and Family Clinical Director, and with the support of a Deputy Director, this position is responsible for the efficient delivery of quality and evidenced based child and family services in Haywood County. In particular, the Haywood Director is the point person for community partners in that county, including but not limited to school systems, principals, other state and federal agencies, and collaborative entities. More specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing supervision of enhanced service delivery and ensuring that this is consistent with the client’s person-centered-plan; referral linkage; ensuring that regular staff supervision is occurring; ensuring that staff meet job performance standards regarding timely completion of documentation and adherence to agency policy; facilitating a client-centered, team approach to meeting clients’ needs; facilitating positive, collaborative relationships between Meridian and other community agencies; interviewing and making recommendations for hire; and promoting a positive work environment that encourages employee growth and initiative.

Fully Licensed Clinician is required and at least 5 years of supervision experience is preferred. Additional preferences will be given to clinicians with experience in community behavioral health and licensed clinical social workers. • If interested, please visit the employment section of our website to apply and submit your resume, www.meridianbhs.org

NURSE • HAYWOOD COUNTY Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Meridian is seeking a RN or LPN to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Haywood County, which is located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. The ACTT nurse is responsible for assessing physical needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services; and sharing shift-management responsibility with the ACTT Coordinator.

Employee must have a valid driver's license without violations or restrictions which could prevent completing all required job functions. For more information and to apply, visit the employment section of our website: www.meridianbhs.org

MOUNTAINX.COM

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST This person will be working in the Perinatal Health Partners Program. It will be assisting pregnant women, women seeking custody of dependent children, and women parenting their children, navigate the array of services and programs they are encountering on their journey. Must be a certified Peer Support Specialist and have a valid NC drivers license. Full time . Contact Suzanne Boehm at: sboehm@insightnc.org SUBSTANCE ABUSE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL Looking for a substance abuse qualified professional to work in local nonprofit agency. Knowledge of substance abuse disorders and women's services a plus. Minimum requirement: undergraduate degree in human services field and two years service. Must have valid drivers license. Please email resume to kbailey@insightnc.org WE ARE HIRING! WNC Group Homes for Autistic Persons is recruiting Direct Care Staff • Full-time 2nd, as well as parttime mornings and weekends.

WNC Group Homes provides residential services for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Our employees are the best at what they do. WNC Group Homes offers 50 hours of classroom training as well as 5 days of training on shift. Come join our team! • Applications and additional information is available on our website, or complete application at our main office. WNC Group Homes, 28 Pisgah View Ave, Asheville, NC. 828 412-3512. www.wncgrouphomes.org

TEACHING/ EDUCATION

ACADEMIC ADVISOR A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Part Time Limited Academic Advisor, Transfer Advising Center position. For more details and to apply: abtech.edu/jobs

INTERESTED IN WORKING AT A-B TECH? Full-Time, Part-Time and Adjunct Positions available.

Come help people achieve their dreams! Apply for open positions at abtcc.peopleadmin.com NOW HIRING MUSIC TEACHERSPRIVATE LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES Asheville Music School is hiring for the following Music Teacher positions. • Piano Teacher w/ focus on early childhood education.

• String Ensemble Leader • Cello • Ukulele Email resume ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org

NURSING INSTRUCTOR A-B Tech is currently taking applications for an Nursing Instructor. 9 month position with a start date of 12/01/2016. For more details and to apply: abtech.edu/jobs TEACHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Black Mountain Academy is seeking an innovative and passionate Math/Science/ Technology Teacher to work at our new therapeutic boarding school supporting adolescent males age 14-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or who have social challenges, anxiety, and difficulty in traditional academic settings. • The ideal candidate has experience with this population of students, is student-centered in their teaching approach, and naturally utilizes an inquiry model of teaching to evoke creativity and inspiration in the students. In this integrated model, skills supporting executive function, student character development, and student processing are necessary to implement alongside academic instruction.

• Applicants should have confidence teaching high school level math, science, and technology classes and have confidence in building authentic thematic units of instruction, and be comfortable with co-teaching / collaborative teaching techniques. • Applicants are invited to highlight additional interests and experience in arts and culture as we build this new place-based program. • Candidate must have or be actively pursuing NC Teaching licensure. • Please see our website for more information about the school, http://www.theblackmountainacademy.com • Interested candidates, please email resume and cover letter to jobs@ theblackmountainacademy.com YMCA HORIZON PROGRAM Y Horizon Program Lead Youth Mentors tutor, coach, mentor and facilitate activities with middle school students across Buncombe County. Program hours: 2:30-6:30pm, MondayThursday with intermittent meetings/events. $11/hour. www.ymcawnc.org/careers

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! No Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately!

IncomeStation.net (AAN CAN)

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE Get started by training as FAA certified Aviation Technician.

Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-725-1563 (AAN CAN)

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

61

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now and then you display an excessive egotism that pushes people away. But during the next six weeks you will have an excellent chance to shed some of that tendency, even as you build more of the healthy pride that attracts help and support. So be alert for a steady flow of intuitions that will instruct you on how to elude overconfidence and instead cultivate more of the warm, radiant charisma that is your birthright. You came here to planet Earth not just to show off your bright beauty, but also to wield it as a source of inspiration and motivation for those whose lives you touch.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Modern toilet paper appeared in 1901, when a company in Green Bay, Wisconsin began to market “sanitary tissue” to the public. The product had a small problem, however.

Since the manufacturing process wasn’t perfect, wood chips sometimes remained embedded in the paper.

It was not until 1934 that the product was offered as officially “splinter-free.” I mention this, Libra, because I suspect that you are not yet in the splinter-free phase of the promising possibility you’re working on. Keep at it. Hold steady. Eventually you’ll purge the glitches.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “How often I found where I should be going only by setting out for somewhere else,” said inventor Buckminster Fuller. I don’t fully endorse that perspective. For example, when I said goodbye to North Carolina with the intention to make Northern California my new home, Northern California is exactly where I ended up and stayed.

Having said that, however, I suspect that the coming months could be one of those times when Fuller’s formula applies to you. Your ultimate destination may turn out to be different from your original plan. But here’s the tricky part: If you do want to eventually be led to the situation that’s right for you, you have to be specific about setting a goal that seems right for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Don’t be someone that searches, finds, and then runs away,” advises novelist Paulo Coelho. I’m tempted to add this caveat: “Don’t be someone that searches, finds, and then runs away — unless you really do need to run away for a while to get better prepared for the reward you have summoned ... and then return to fully embrace it.” After studying the astrological omens, Scorpio, I’m guessing you can benefit from hearing this information.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you were an obscenely rich plutocrat, you might have a pool table on your super yacht. And to ensure that you and your buddies could play pool even in a storm that rocked your boat, you would have a special gyroscopic instrument installed to keep your pool table steady and stable. But I doubt you have such luxury at your disposal. You’re just not that wealthy or decadent. You could have something even better, however: metaphorical gyroscopes that will keep you steady and stable as you navigate your way through unusual weather. Do you know what I’m referring to? If not, meditate on the three people or influences that might best help you stay grounded.

Then make sure you snuggle up close to those people and influences during the next two weeks.

The fun way to give! givelocalguide.org

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The coming weeks will be a good time to fill your bed with rose petals and sleep with their aroma caressing your dreams. You should also consider the following acts of intimate revolution: listening to sexy spiritual flute music while carrying on scintillating conversations with interesting allies ... sharing gourmet meals in which you and your sensual companions use your fingers to slowly devour your delectable food ... dancing naked in semi-darkness as you imagine your happiest possible future. Do you catch my drift, Cancerian? You’re due for a series of appointments with savvy bliss and wild splendor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I have always wanted ... my mouth full of strange sunlight,” writes Leo poet Michael Dickman in his poem “My Honeybee.” In another piece, while describing an outdoor scene from childhood, he innocently asks, “What kind of light is that?” Elsewhere he confesses, “What I want more than anything is to get down on paper what the shining looks like.” In accordance with the astrological omens, Leo, I suggest you follow Dickman’s lead in the coming weeks. You will receive soulful teachings if you pay special attention to both the qualities of the light you see with your eyes and the inner light that wells up in your heart.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Passage du Gois is a 2.8-mile causeway that runs between the western French town of Beauvoir-sur-Mer and the island of Noirmoutier in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s only usable twice a day when the tide goes out, and even then for just an hour or two.

The rest of the time it’s under water. If you hope to walk or bike or drive across, you must accommodate yourself to nature’s rhythms. I suspect there’s a metaphorically similar phenomenon in your life, Virgo. To get to where you want to go next, you can’t necessarily travel exactly when you feel like it. The path will be open and available for brief periods. But it will be open and available.

62

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

MOUNTAINX.COM

BY ROB BREZSNY

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go ahead and howl a celebratory “goodbye!” to any triviality that has distracted you from your worthy goals, to any mean little ghost that has shadowed your good intentions, and to any faded fantasy that has clogged up the flow of your psychic energy. I also recommend that you whisper “welcome!” to open secrets that have somehow remained hidden from you, to simple lessons you haven’t been simple enough to learn before now, and to breathtaking escapes you have only recently earned. P.S.: You are authorized to refer to the coming weeks as a watershed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Musician and visual artist Brian Eno loves to dream up innovative products.

In 2006, he published a DVD called 77 Million Paintings, which uses technological trickery to generate 77 million different series of images. To watch the entire thing would take 9,000 years. In my opinion, it’s an interesting but gimmicky novelty — not particularly deep or meaningful. During the next nine months, Capricorn, I suggest that you attempt a far more impressive feat: a richly complex creation that will provide you with growth-inducing value for years to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do you know about the Lords of Shouting? According to Christian and Jewish mythology, they’re a gang of 15.5 million angels that greet each day with vigorous songs of praise and blessing. Most people are too preoccupied with their own mind chatter to pay attention to them, let alone hear their melodious offerings. But I suspect you may be an exception to that rule in the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’ll be exceptionally alert for and receptive to glad tidings. You may be able to spot opportunities that others are blind to, including the chants of the Lords of Shouting and many other potential blessings. Take advantage of your aptitude!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Greenland sharks live a long time — up to 400 years, according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen. The females of the species don’t reach sexual maturity until they’re 150. I wouldn’t normally compare you Pisceans to these creatures, but my reading of the astrological omens suggests that the coming months will be a time when at long last you will reach your full sexual ripeness. It’s true that you’ve been capable of generating new human beings for quite some time. But your erotic wisdom has lagged behind.

Now that’s going to change. Your ability to harness your libidinous power will soon start to increase. As it does, you’ll gain new access to primal creativity.

COMPUTER/ TECHNICAL

WEB ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST A-B Tech is currently taking applications for a Web Accessibility Specialist position with a start date of 11/21/2016. For more details and to apply: www.abtech.edu/jobs

XCHANGE MEDICAL SUPPLIES QUANTUM Q6 EDGE POWERCHAIR With charger. $21,000 new; used twice, asking $2000, obo. Call 651-9839.

SERVICES ART/WRITING EDIT/DESIGN/LAYOUT FOR WRITERS Author/designer of novels & how-to books will edit your manuscript, design cover, prep for Kindle & CreateSpace.

Contact to discuss your project. Will ghost write. michael@ michaelhavelin.com (828) 7125570

ENTERTAINMENT

SANTA AT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS EVENT! Want Santa to see your kids this year. Have him come to you. Top professional over 25 years experience.

See Santalandhendersonville on Facebook. contact badhair@ badhair.org or 828 693 1702 https://www.facebook.com/ santalandhendersonvillenc

HOME IMPROVEMENT GENERAL SERVICES

U CALL • WE HAUL Removal Services for • Homeowners • Homebuyers • Homesellers. We'll load and haul away unwanted household accumulation, junk and debris. Call today: (828) 200-5268 for a cleaner tomorrow!

HANDY MAN HIRE A HUSBAND • HANDYMAN SERVICES Since 1993.

Multiple skill sets. Reliable, trustworthy, quality results. $1 million liability insurance. References and estimates available. Stephen Houpis, (828) 280-2254.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS CASH FOR CARS Any Car/Truck 2000-2015, Running or Not! Top Dollar For Used/Damaged. Free Nationwide Towing! Call Now: 1-888-420-3808 (AAN CAN)

T H E N E W Y OR K TI M ES CR OSSWOR D PU ZZLE

HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT *** FREE HELP! Policy going away next year?!

Hummingbird offers free help with health insurance. Open Enrollment 2017 is NOW! Consultations in person or via phone.

Schedule with Geoff at avlhealth.com or 828-479-5363.

MAKE THE CALL TO START GETTING CLEAN TODAY Free 24/7 Helpline for alcohol & drug addiction treatment. Get help! It is time to take your life back! Call Now: 855-732-4139. (AAN CAN) PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards.

Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 877-362-2401.

(AAN CAN)

LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Mountain Area Workforce Development Board as authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (PL 113128) is seeking proposals for outreach materials including but not limited to a website, videos, and brochures to promote Advanced Manufacturing career pathways in the Local Area region. The Local Area region includes Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties. Request for Proposal (RFP) packages will be available for distribution at a Bidders Conference to be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Land of Sky Regional Council offices located at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806.

RFP’s may also be requested by emailing nathan@landofsky.org no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016. The completed bid packages must be returned to the above address no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016. Late submittals will not be accepted.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Mountain Area Workforce Development Board as authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (PL 113128) is seeking proposals for outreach materials including but not limited to a website, videos, and brochures to promote Hospitality & Tourism career pathways in the Local Area region. The Local Area region includes Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties. Request for Proposal (RFP) packages will be available for distribution at a Bidders Conference to be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Land of Sky Regional Council offices located at 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806. RFP’s may also be requested by emailing nathan@ landofsky.org no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016. The completed bid packages must be returned to the above address no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016. Late submittals will not be accepted.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS CLASSES & WORKSHOPS MARBLING WORKSHOP AT ECO DEPOT Marbling Workshop At Eco Depot Thursday, November 17th Class A-3-5 pm Class B-6-8 pm Early bird registration-$60 includes supplies. After

ACROSS 1 *Mac-vs.-PC during the early 2000s, e.g.

6 *Give a worn appearance to, as jeans 14 Not neutral 16 Securer of locks 17 Verdi work that was the first opera to be recorded in its entirety 18 Going nowhere 19 New York rail and bus inits.

20 Austrian city where Kepler taught 21 Distance ÷ time: Abbr.

22 *Road to ancient Rome 26 Villainous “Get Smart” group 27 26-Across, to Maxwell Smart 28 Sushi bar tuna 29 Islam’s largest branch 31 Brouhahas 34 Pacific Ocean phenomenon 36 *Tucson collegians 41 How police may investigate 42 “Alrighty then …”

Nov. 13=$75, including supplies.

Contact papermajik@gmail.com, www.majik-studios.com to register.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

edited by Will Shortz

43 Dirty-looking 45 A GPS coordinate: Abbr.

47 Turf ___ (football ailment) 48 “Me too” 49 *Holy Communion drink 52 Cool ___ cucumber 53 Former U.N. secretary general ___ Annan 55 “Bali ___” 56 Mississippi’s state tree 58 Oldest entertainment awards ceremony 62 Like barely spicy chili 63 Makes a lasting impression?

64 *Radio medium 65 Classic root beer brand … or a hint to the answers to this puzzle’s starred clues 1 2 3 4 5 6

accuser 7 Altima or Accord alternative 8 Rombauer of cookery 9 Health adviser on talk TV 10 Where to use a browser 11 Anxiety-treating medication 12 Canonized fifth-century pope 13 Formal footwear 15 Roman goddess of the hunt 22 Mennen product 23 D-worthy 24 Lead-in to cab 25 Bread choice 26 Sound eliciting a “Who’s there?”

29 R.S.V.P. part 30 Word processing command 32 A greenhouse gas 33 Spotify selection DOWN Broadway’s Burrows 35 Bite playfully 37 Roll-call call Co. board member 38 37-Down caller Sickly-looking 39 Animator’s creation “Me too” Lead-in to cop or car 40 ___’Pea *Salem witch trials 43 Aquafina competitor

Free parking in lot. (828)5523003 ebbandflowavl@charter. net ebbandflowavl.com

COUNSELING SERVICES

BODYWORK

FOR MUSICIANS MUSICAL SERVICES WHITEWATER RECORDING Mixing • Mastering • Recording. (828) 684-8284 whitewaterrecording.com

PETS PET SERVICES #1 AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS MASSAGE AND ESSENTIAL OIL CLINIC 4 locations: 1224 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, 505-7088, 959 Merrimon Ave, Suite 101, 7851385 and 2021 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, 697-0103. 24 Sardis Rd. Ste B, 828-633-6789 • $33/hour. • Integrated Therapeutic Massage: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point, Reflexology.

Energy, Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils. 30 therapists. Call now! www.thecosmicgroove.com

LOCAL INDEPENDENT MASSAGE CENTER OFFERING EXCELLENT BODYWORK FROM TALENTED LMBTS Best bodywork in Asheville for very affordable rates.All massage therapists are skilled and dedicated. Deep Tissue, Integrative, Prenatal, Couples,Reflexology.

Complimentary tea room. Beautifully renovated space. Convenient West AVL location.

No. 1005

DEEP FEELING EMOTIONAL RELEASE THERAPY - GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Nell Corry, LCSW, NCGCll, Certified Primal Therapist | 828-7471813 | nellcorrytherapy.com | ncc.therapy@gmail.com | Emotional Release Therapy uncovers the source, allows healing of depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, PTSD. Call for free halfhour chat.

ASHEVILLE PET SITTERS Dependable, loving care while you're away. Reasonable rates.

Call Sandy (828) 215-7232.

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS FOR SALE

RETREATS SHOJI SPA & LODGE * 7 DAYS A WEEK Day & Night passes, cold plunge, sauna, hot tubs, lodging, 8 minutes from town, bring a friend or two, stay the day or all evening, escape & renew! Best massages in Asheville 828-299-0999.

SPIRITUAL SHAMANIC TRANCE FOR HEALING, TRAUMA, AND INSIGHT Trance sessions on beautiful private land 20 minutes north of Asheville. For healing, insight, transformation, wisdom, and achieving your highest potential. Email me@motherwood.org.

TantricTrance.com.

PUZZLE BY MICHAEL DEWEY

44 Graphics-capturing device 46 Chevy model 48 Pago Pago’s locale 49 Flambé, say 50 Dreads sporter 51 Religion with pentagrams

MOTORCYCLES/ SCOOTERS FOR SALE

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

YAMAHA 2003 RHINO 660CC Only 857mls/71.8 hrs, one owner, 4x4. $2275 Call at 5402540585!

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE 2007 WILDCAT 5TH WHEEL CAMPER 30LSBS. 3 slides.

Under metal roof. On seasonal site, Lake Hartwell RV park.

Deck. 10x12 shed. Too many extras to list! $25,500. 802-8926658. hydel27@gmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES WE'LL FIX IT AUTOMOTIVE • Honda and Acura repair.

Half price repair and service.

ASE and factory trained. Located in the Weaverville area, off exit 15. Please call (828) 275-6063 for appointment. wellfixitautomotive.com

• Cabinet Refacing

ADULT

1980 VOLVO 244 DL 70k miles! All original. Excellent condition all around. No rust!

Very safe, reliable, classic daily driver. New timing belt. $6,500. 828-625-2430.

48 PILLS + 4 FREE! VIAGRA 100MG/ CIALIS 20MG Free Pills! No hassle, Discreet Shipping. Save Now. Call Today 1-877-621-7013 (AAN CAN) FEELING WHACKED? Let Kaye's revive you back! Incall/ outcall: 280-8182.

LIVELINKS CHAT LINES Flirt, chat and date! Talk to sexy real singles in your area. Call now!

(877) 609-2935. (AAN CAN)

MOUNTAINX.COM

Paul Caron

Furniture Magician

ADULT

04 FORD F-150 KING RANCH -truck runs and drives perfect, 2-owner, automatic, 5.4L, 72,822 mi. $5250. More info at 5037145733

53 Caffeine-laden nut 54 Norway’s patron saint 57 Rustic denial 59 “Kung Fu” actor Philip 60 Visibly abashed 61 202.5°

• Furniture Repair • Seat Caning • Antique Restoration • Custom Furniture & Cabinetry (828) 669-4625

• Black Mountain

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2016

63