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p. 36 Winter sport: Ice climbing January’s artic blast provided an abundant supply of icy cliffs that local enthusiasts have been scaling since the 1970s.

Freelance writer Jonathan Poston joined Diamond Brand’s Derek Turno for an icy adventure on “215.”

Cover design by Kathy Wadham Photograph by Jonathan Welch

news 8 splitting the check Council mulls pale revenue outlook, seeks partnerships

10 the wellness issue, part 2 More stories on health in hard times

35 on the march Scenes from Asheville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

arts&entertainment 62 one man’s trash is another man’s trailer Found Footage festival is back in town

63 shooting straight Justin Townes Earle finds his own roots 64 audience participation Is Monotonix’s music in danger of getting consumed by its live shows?

65 musical unity Donna the Buffalo plays to the growing Herd

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letters Don’t forget car emissions when blaming smokers for bad air

Keep God in your heart, not in government

For me, the fact that all health issues are blamed on smokers seems ridiculous. If people are getting really concerned about bad air messing up their health, then please start with all the big cars. Ban them from public streets for public health. ... It would be great to see that no car fumes will be able to mess up our health.

People here think that cars are OK to use, even when they are big trucks used just for private pleasure. Every day, I see all these super-fancy big vehicles, shiny and super-clean, that never haul anything around. People seem to feel big if they drive them, and don’t care about how much these vehicles (or houses on wheels) are messing up our air. We inhale so much stuff from these vehicles that no cigarette will be able to create more health issues. It just seems to be in and popular to blame the smokers for anything and everything.

I never hear that the car drivers will be blamed for creating health problems. It’s unbelievable that so many people are complaining about outside secondhand smokers, while they are getting more firsthand car fumes right in their brain.

— Sonja Voss Asheville

From the book of Matthew, chapter six: “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

I sometimes wonder if Christians still read the Bible these days. Do our churches still teach the Sermon on the Mount? At 106 verses — about the length of an article in the daily newspaper — one could easily read it over breakfast.

I am often awed by the profound simplicity of Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. One could spend a lifetime meditating on the wisdom of these teachings. I’m sure doing so would have a tremendous effect on the way one might choose to live.

We live in very confusing, stressful and frustrating times — so the desire to find a place for God in our institutions is natural, but misguided.

We need to look inward. We should examine our hearts, and face with integrity what we find there. Jesus did not call on us to judge our neighbors. He called on us to love

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HANDYMAN LiceNseD & iNsureD WritteN 1 Yr GuArANtee our neighbors, to love our enemies, to do the hard work of making peace in a troubled world. God doesn’t need us to make a place for him in our halls of government; it is up to us to make a place for God in our hearts and in our lives. Beware of those who would tell you different. When you hear their words remember Matthew 7:16: “By their fruits ye shall know them.”

— Matt Rawlings Weaverville

Patsy Keever will put people first Patsy Keever remembers your name. She listens and recalls details of your life. It’s uncanny, and one of the first things that tells you that Patsy is in this for you, not for her.

Maybe it’s the decades of teaching public school or her three terms on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Maybe it’s just Patsy.

She greets volunteers and, with a touch on the shoulder, thanks them for being there.

They come back because it’s fun.

Patsy attracted close to a thousand volunteers from the full spectrum of the community during what The New York Times called her “vigorous challenge” (see http:// bit.ly/72tOjo) to Rep. “Chainsaw Charlie” Taylor in 2004.

A tourist from California wandered into her headquarters around lunch one day, just to see what was going on. “This is a Senate race?” he asked, after looking around at the roomful of volunteers.

“It’s a House race,” the greeter corrected him.

“Huh?” the Californian exclaimed. “It looks like a Senate race.”

That’s Patsy Keever. She draws a crowd.

People want to work with the toughest campaigner in the region and someone they can call friend. Now Patsy is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 115.

From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina faces challenges that won’t be solved by the same-old- same-old.

There is plenty to do. Our mountains are threatened by steep-slope development. Our public schools face serious budget issues.

Health care (including mental health care) must be affordable and accessible to all North Carolinians. Creating high-quality, sustainable jobs is critical if working people are to save for their children’s education and their own retirement.

Development must serve more than developers. It should serve the people. Patsy Keever: Putting People First.

— Drew Reisinger Campaign Manager for Patsy Keever Asheville

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Catherine Classen, LMT # 1943 20 years experience

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Enough with the bike vs. cars letters already It is ridiculous that you still print any letters on the topic of bicycles vs. motor vehicles. By now we all know the differences between these, and we understand the various nuances of their coexistence on public roads. There is nothing to be gained from printing the same complaints over and over.

There are risks associated with every form of transportation, be it airplane, train, automobile, bicycle or even walking. It is not the fault of any of these that dangers exist, and it is not up to motorists, bicyclists, the City Council, the Department of Transportation or Barak Obama to ensure us that we may go about our merry way without any personal involvement in self-preservation.

Quit acting like a bunch of crybabies and accept the fact that perfect safety cannot be guaranteed and that it is not someone else’s responsibility to relieve us of the burden of common sense. You have a brain. Use it.

— Tom Cook Asheville

Wanting more than “war, war and more war” I am often distressed at how our country and elected officials keep making war, war and more war. It is a failed and unproductive policy that will bankrupt us financially and spiritually, and has destroyed the lives of millions of innocent people. And there is no end in sight.

Remember “shock and awe”? That bombing campaign was supposed to get Saddam and his imaginary WMDs, but it only killed innocent people who lived in Iraq. That was well over six years ago, and today the Iraqi people are seeing extraordinary increases in birth defects and cancer rates. Millions of them fled the country of their birth, and

they are not going to return. It is a hideous, murderous crime we fostered on them.

And now it appears we will be doing the same thing to Afghanistan under a different president. Afghanistan currently has one of the most corrupt governments in the world.

President Karzai was recently “elected” for the next five years in a fraud-filled election.

We are fighting over there to preserve a very corrupt government that the native population does not support.

Mr. Obama somehow managed to get a “peace prize” while running two occupations and bombing a third country, Pakistan.

Hundreds of civilians have been killed by drone bombings in Pakistan, and in just one year, the Obama administration has killed more civilians there than the Bush administration ever did. …

I really don’t think the CIA knows what they are doing. They are sure killing people though, and those deaths are inspiring protests in Pakistan, just like the Afghan deaths are inspiring protests in Afghanistan.

I would bet they are inspiring more than protests.

Just last month, I heard that the U.S. was behind some bombings in Yemen that killed almost two dozen children. If this turns out to be true, we will be occupying two countries and bombing two more. Who knows?

Maybe there are even more countries we are bombing.

We are spending more on our military, wars, bombings and occupations of foreign countries than we are spending on infrastructure here at home. “A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”

This is a quote from Martin Luther King Jr., and I agree with him.

— Susan Oehler Asheville

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news Splitting the check

Council mulls pale revenue outlook, seeks partnerships

by Brian Postelle Can Asheville convince its neighbors that chipping in on city expenses benefits the entire region? Asheville City Council hopes so. The city’s ability to provide the level of services and infrastructure residents desire may rely on forming partnerships with other governing bodies and organizations, as well as lobbying Raleigh for legislative action.

In a Jan. 19 work session, Council continued to wrestle with the news that with traditional funding sources going flat and a bevy of master plans in the hopper, Asheville simply can’t go it alone.

“This is the state of the city, not a judgment about how we got here,” City Manager Gary Jackson clarified in launching the discussion. In early January, Jackson’s office and the city’s department heads co-authored a white paper, titled “Asheville 2010: A Financial Crossroads,” that figured heavily into Council’s Jan. 8-9 retreat. The gist of the document is that absent new revenue streams, Asheville cannot accomplish the goals it has set and, indeed, may not even be able to maintain its current level of services.

Determining that the topic warranted more discussion than the retreat’s agenda allowed, Council members scheduled the special session.

“I hope our conversation will be [about] how we can improve legislation or improve relationships,” Mayor Terry Bellamy observed. But she also acknowledged that the conversation is a delicate one. In the past, Council has made no secret of its disappointment and frustration over state legislative actions that limit city revenues and/or restrict how they can be spent. Water revenues, for example, are tightly regulated by the Sullivan Acts.

The city also misses out on millions in hotel/motel taxes that are now handed over to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority for use in marketing Asheville as a destination. The nine-member TDA board, in turn, contracts with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, an arm of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, to implement its projects. Past Council discussions have focused on either tapping into those revenues or increasing them for the city’s direct benefit. Bellamy said she wants to make the case that investing in the city is in the TDA’s best interest.

“I understand the TDA is concerned about their product-development fund,” the mayor noted. “But if we woke up tomorrow and said we’re not going to sweep our streets, you can’t tell me that won’t affect tourism.”

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In previous years, Council has included appeals for both forms of relief in its annual legislative agenda, a wish list sent to the local delegation in Raleigh for consideration. But there has been little or no movement on these issues.

Meanwhile, Buncombe County’s method of distributing sales taxes means Asheville receives only a fraction of the revenue it generates.

About half of Asheville’s revenue comes from property taxes, which Council has so far refused to raise. But with development and annexation both down, those revenues are flattening out.

Bothwell said he would favor breaking the stance Council has set out in that arena.

“I am not averse to raising property taxes,” he said. “I consider property taxes a tremendous bargain. There are things the city does for me that I can’t do for myself.” But with most of his colleagues on record opposing an increase, Council seems unlikely to follow

“We need to make the case that Asheville is the goose that laid the golden egg. We are the product people sell.”

— Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy Bothwell’s lead.

Vice Mayor Brownie Newman, meanwhile, said his take on adjusting any taxes, including sales taxes, would hang on what the city wanted to do with the money. Responding to Bellamy’s mention of a long-discussed performing-arts center, Newman said he wouldn’t favor raising the sales tax to pay for it. But there did seem to be support for seeking an extension of a quarter-cent sales-tax increase approved by the General Assembly in 2007 but due to expire this year. There was also a brief discussion of a possible tax on prepared foods and beverages.

Against that background, the key could turn out to be persuading others to help foot Asheville’s bill. Revenue shortfalls in the current budget have already led to reductions in city services, and another $5 million gap is projected for next year.

If still more cuts are needed, Bellamy predicted, Asheville will begin to lose its luster, which affects tourism and revenues for the entire region. “We need to make the case that Asheville is the goose that laid the golden

egg,” she said. “We are the product people sell.”

And with 16 approved master plans representing millions of dollars in upcoming infrastructure costs, Asheville finds itself in the position of having to sell itself to its neighbors — and state legislators.

“We’re going to have to make them realize they are going to have a more serious problem if Asheville falls into neglect,” said Council member Jan Davis. City-owned facilities such as the Civic Center, he pointed out, are also used by other county and Western North Carolina residents.

But obtaining the necessary funding, noted Newman, does not necessarily mean persuading others to simply hand over money to Asheville. Another way to approach it is to enlist them as partners in mutually beneficial joint projects, he said. The parks-andgreenways system planned for Asheville, for instance, would also serve county residents and draw tourists.

“Would Buncombe County be willing to dedicate some of its sales tax for funding some of these initiatives?” wondered Newman. “The easier thing than convincing them to send money is to get them to help with our priorities.” That, in turn, would enable the city to take care of basic services such as public safety, he said.

Davis also saw some hope in the Legislature’s amending of the Sullivan Acts last fall to allow Asheville to use a small portion of water revenues to enhance other infrastructure in conjunction with a water-line repair or upgrade. That chink in the armor, he said, could lead to more wiggle room for the city later.

City staff had recommended a series of public-input sessions to mine ideas and priorities, but some Council members said they wanted to narrow the field themselves before dropping the issue on the public. Besides, said Davis, the master plans represent priorities already endorsed by Asheville residents.

“We got a lot of input on these master plans, and there are expectations from the people who gave that input,” he noted.

Council plans to schedule another work session to continue the conversation and consider holding public-input sessions sometime in March. Meanwhile, the state legislative session begins in May, meaning any wish list the city might pull together needs to be submitted in the next few months. X Brian Postelle can be reached at 251-1333, ext.

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wellness Health in hard times: Wellness, part 2 The pursuit of health and happiness continues this week in the second of our two-part focus on wellness. Last week, we noted Western North Carolina’s history as a health mecca and its growing reputation as a nexus for both Western and Eastern medicine traditions — from 19th-century tuberculosis sanitariums to modern cardiac centers and traditional acupuncturists. Here’s another tidbit of history that helped form how we think of wellness today: In 1958, physician Halbert Dunn presented a short paper at the annual meeting of the Middle States Public Health Association in Milwaukee, Wisc., and later that year to the Missouri office of the American Public Health Association. The paper was titled, “High-Level Wellness for Man and Society,” and in it, Dunn laid out the notions and recommendations that evolved into the concept of wellness as we understand it today.

He opened his paper with a quote from the World Health Organization’s constitution at the time, which defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” But the focus on

disease and death, Dunn posited, provides only part of a broader notion called “wellness.” He continued, “The state of being well is not a relatively flat, uninteresting area of ‘unsickness’ but is rather a fascinating and ever-changing panorama of life itself, inviting exploration of its every dimension. ... Highlevel wellness can never be achieved in fragments, ignoring the unity of the whole.”

That’s food for thought, but meanwhile, consider our topics this week: health trends, healthy eating, young adults and H1N1, and programs for free and low-cost care and prescription medicines. To see all our wellness articles, go to www.mountainx.com/ wellness. In the course of developing these wellness issues, we have received a number of submissions from practitioners, which we plan to share online as well. We invite local health professionals of all modalities to submit wellness tips at xpress@mountainx.com.

And perhaps, along the way, as Dunn wrote, we’ll find “a balanced wellness of body, mind, and spirit.”

— Margaret Williams

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No one is invulnerable

Even if you’re young and healthy, flu can strike

by Gibbie Harris Tough economic times can make it harder to take care of your health. But there’s one key step Buncombe County residents can take that costs nothing.

Young adults, in particular, may think they can handle anything, but H1N1 flu (sometimes called “swine flu�) can still bring them down in a serious way. nationwide, H1N1 has hit young adults extremely hard this season. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging everyone ages 19 to 24 to get the H1N1 vaccine.

Across the country, college students have been slammed by this new virus. Many have learned the hard way that being young doesn’t mean you can’t get sick from the flu. Individuals’ reactions to the H1N1 virus have ranged from mild to severe.

And though most people have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths have occurred due to flu infection, even in young, otherwise-healthy people. H1N1 flu is not a disease to be taken lightly.

Vaccination is important not only to protect yourself from flu but also to protect those around you.

flu vaccine, think again. Doctors know that the flu season can last as late as May, so vaccination and everyday preventive actions such as washing hands continue to be important ways to take a stand against getting sick and becoming a carrier. “Our young people are our greatest resource, and we want to make sure they remain healthy,� emphasizes State Health Director Jeffrey Engel. “The peak of seasonal flu is approaching in late January. Getting both vaccinations now is the best way to protect yourself and your family against both seasonal and H1N1 flu.� My own college-age son followed this advice and got vaccinated over the holidays.

Concerned about potential side effects? Rest assured that the H1N1 vaccine is produced the same way as seasonal flu vaccines, and millions of people across the country have safely received the H1N1 vaccine. Most side effects have been similar to those seen with the regular seasonal flu vaccine: soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given; headache, muscle aches, fever and nausea.

If these problems do arise, it’s usually soon after the vaccination, and they typically last one to two

days.

And don’t worry: You can’t get the flu from the flu shot, because it contains inactivated (killed) viruses that cannot cause the illness. If someone you know got the flu soon after getting the vaccine, they were probably exposed to the virus shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period it takes the body to gain protection after vaccination.

So get out there and get vaccinated! Remember, protecting yourself protects others too. And if you can’t stand needles, no worries: The H1N1 flu vaccine comes in a nasal spray, too.

To schedule an appointment, contact your doctor or call the Buncombe County Health Department at 259-3000. It’s free, and if you have an appointment, there’s no waiting. So what are you waiting for?

For more information, visit www.flu.gov, www.cdc. gov/flu or call the Buncombe County flu hot line at 250-6400. X Gibbie Harris is director of the Buncombe County Health Department.

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Ever since the dawn of junk food, countless school-age kids have had the mantra “You are what you eat� drilled into their heads. Yet many Americans still tend to dismiss this wisdom, turning instead to processed foods laden with preservatives and trans fats. Perhaps not surprisingly, heart disease and obesity are increasingly prevalent in our society. And in tough economic times, many people may feel that eating right isn’t their top priority — or even economically feasible.

Nonetheless, as that dusty old phrase suggests, eating properly does make for a healthier body. Accordingly, Xpress spoke with a few local experts about healthy eating in belt-tightening times.

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Leah McGrath is the corporate dietitian for Ingles Markets. When considering how to live healthfully on a budget, she takes a practical tack. “Determine how much you are spending on food right now,� says McGrath. “That would include not only what you are spending at the supermarket right now but also what you’re spending on vending machines or eating out, or the coffee that you grab on the way to work.�

Armed with that information, look for changes that could save money, she advises, then nail down a realistic budget and plan — and stick to it. “Make coffee at home and put it in a travel

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Simple lack of motivation, says McGrath, can be a major obstacle to staying healthy on a budget. “People spend way too much money on convenience food rather than whole foods,� she asserts. In the end, however, the costs may be even higher than consumers imagine. “Oftentimes people go for the path of least resistance,� says McGrath. “They grab whatever looks cheap, whatever they think is going to fill them or their kids up, without really thinking about the long-term effects of cheap, highly processed foods on their health — which, in the long run, makes them spend more money on things like doctors’ visits or time out of work because they’re sick.�

Leah McGrath’s tips for smart shopping and a healthier lifestyle: • Start with small changes. “Learn to skip dessert or the soda.â€? You’ll save money — and your waist. • Take the time to look for coupons. Just make sure that the deals are on healthy items. • Make a shopping list and stick to it. Don’t shop hungry — or with your kids, if you can help it. “Anything that distracts you from your mission — sticking to your shopping list — is going to end up costing you more money.â€? • Don’t be seduced by “end caps.â€? End caps flank the ends of an aisle. “They are for the lazy shopper who can’t be bothered to go down the aisle. They aren’t typically a great deal; they are just convenient.â€?

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Licensed nutritionist Denise Barratt teaches part time at Western Carolina University. In her private practice, she guides clients toward healthier eating habits. Much of her time is spent educating them about the art of cooking.

“A lot of times people know how to eat,” notes Barratt, “but not necessarily how to prepare things and how easily they could do it.”

Knowing how to cook cheaper whole foods — grains, beans and vegetables, for example — is a key part of the process of getting healthy on a budget, she maintains. The prospect of cooking intimidates many people, says Barratt, adding that it’s time to get over the fear factor.

In an information society, she says, “There’s really no reason why people can’t figure this stuff out. Having the desire to do that is really important for your own health and for that of your family.”

Barratt recommends cutting prepared, boxed mixes from the shopping list — think pilafs and red beans and rice — as well as prepared spice mixes. “Some of those can be so expensive, and also very high in salt and preservatives.”

Instead, she encourages clients to visit the bulk aisle at Earth Fare, Greenlife, the French Broad Co-op or Amazing Savings to cobble together their own spice blends or gather ingredients for a homemade pilaf. “Even a regular grocery store like Ingles has bulk items,” she emphasizes. “It doesn’t have to be a natural grocery store.”

Denise Barratt’s quick tips for healthy eating on a budget: • Plan ahead. Get a realistic picture of when and how your family will eat throughout the week, and plan meals accordingly.

• Think globally, eat locally. Joining a CSA or visiting a local farmers’ market is a good way to eat healthy, local food on the cheap.

• Taste the rainbow. “Each color — whether it be red, purple, orange, white, yellow or green

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Lesley Edwards coordinates the child weightmanagement program at Mission Hospital. Not surprisingly, the registered dietitian believes the most important thing families need to keep in mind in considering food cost is its overall impact on health cost. “Although the value menu at McDonald’s is going to be cheaper,” she asserts, “it’s not going to benefit their long-term health. They need to take that into account too. What they are paying for today is what they are going to be paying for 10 years from now.”

Edwards admits that many of the children she works with balk at the idea of eating brown rice or whole-wheat bread. “I explain it to them like this,” she says “When you cut your finger, it heals on its own without you having to do anything. Like that, our taste buds rejuvenate every two to three weeks. You have to give your body time to adjust to different flavors and textures. In two weeks you won’t want that white bread anymore.”

Healthy eating starts at home, she maintains. “Lifestyle changes have to happen first.

You have to make the decision before you go through with it.” And parents have to make the changes happen: Kids aren’t going to do it themselves. Herself a mother, however, Edwards concedes, “Sometimes that’s easier said than done.”

Lesley Edwards’ quick tips for healthy eating on a budget: • Fruits and veggies are your friends. “They aren’t as expensive as people make them out to be,” she says. Boxed, processed foods typically provide only one or two meals, whereas the same amount of money spent on vegetables can

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having more chronic health issues than ever before and at younger ages.” To combat those problems, Lipski is a big believer in self-reliance.

“My role as a health educator is really to motivate and encourage people to take charge of their own life and their own health, rather than just saying, well, I have medical insurance and that’ll take care of it.” Preventive care is completely in our hands, she says, and eating well is a great start. “My advice to people is always that this is our body and our health, and no one can do this for us.”

Liz Lipski’s tips for healthy eating on a budget: • Grow your own. “Even a small garden can save you a lot of money. Even tomatoes on a patio or a small patch of lettuce can save you money. It’s so simple.”

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yield a week’s worth of meals. “It’s more timeconsuming, granted, but not more expensive.”

• Don’t get so fresh. “Frozen vegetables and fruits are just as good as fresh for those that worry about things going bad.”

• Go for home plate. “Eating at home more is best for your budget and also good for familial health.” Families that eat together, she says, tend to overeat less, because they’re focused on their food instead of the TV. • Healthy foods can be quick. “People don’t feel like they have the time, but there are plenty of things out there that are convenient without being processed, like steam-in-bag veggies.”

• Patrol the perimeter. Shop around the walls of the grocery store, not the middle, where all of the more expensive, processed items are.

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The author of Digestive Wellness and Digestive Wellness for Children, she sees clients privately for nutrition and lifestyle counseling.

“The average person gets more than half their calories from white sugar, white flour, other processed foods and processed and restructured fats,” Lipski points out. “When you look at that, there’s no wonder that we are

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The controversy has died down a bit now, but it’s likely to continue in 2010, predicts Asheville M.D. John L. Wilson Jr. — especially since much of the recent outcry has come from women, not their physicians. “It tells you that despite agencies’ issuing sweeping health-care guidelines, health-care consumers ultimately determine their own policy,� notes Wilson, adding, “I applaud savvy consumers who can find their own way amid confounding advice.�

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Alice Hardin of Hardin Chiropractic, who’s also a licensed massage therapist, reads several trade publications and consults with other local chiropractors to stay current. “When someone has a new toy,” she notes, “they’re quick to let other area practitioners know.”

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ment, says licensed professional counselor Lynn Wadsworth. But this means that when they finally do seek treatment, they’re often in a more severe crisis than they would have been if they’d been seen earlier.

This trend applies to clients of both staterun programs and private practices, Wadsworth observes. “More patients are presenting at the hospital for mental-health treatment, because they’re receiving fewer services on an outpatient basis due to the state’s financial constraints,” she says. “In private treatment programs, we’re seeing families waiting longer to make the decision for treatment and/or choosing shorter lengths of stay.”

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In her own practice, Hardin puts her massage training to work, loosening up a patient’s muscles before making any adjustments. She’s not aware of other local care providers incorporating massage into a chiropractic session, but she suspects the idea may start to catch on soon.

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“We provide a lot of the same services as an urgent-care clinic; we hope this is an alternative to waiting so long that they have to go to the emergency room for people that need treatment but can’t afford to get it,� the Rev. Scott Rogers, the nonprofit’s director, explains. And though the clinic is struggling to meet the increased demand due to the economic downturn with a reduced staff and hours, it’s still managing to see every patient.

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by Jon Elliston For the uninsured and underinsured, paying for medications can be as much of a challenge as finding an affordable healthcare provider. Fortunately, a number of organizations and programs offer cheap or free drugs to those who qualify. Here’s a roundup of some key local sources for discounted meds. (And if you know of one we missed, please send the pertinent info to xpress@mountainx.com so we can add it to the online version of this article.)

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Though this isn’t exclusive to Western North Carolina, numerous local healthcare practitioners Xpress contacted stressed that when it comes to bargain prices on prescription medicines, the nation’s largest discount retailer can be hard to beat. In 2006, Wal-Mart introduced its $4 prescriptions program, which has grown to cover hundreds of common prescription drugs (usually generic versions). Most medications on the list cost $4 for a 30-day supply at commonly prescribed dosages ($10 for a 90-day supply).

“I would advise everyone to always ask their doctor to prescribe a generic whenever possible — to get those $4 and $10 rates,” says pharmacist Stephanie Kiser, the director of community health and corporate wellness at Mission Hospital. “Most things can be treated with generics,” she adds, noting such exceptions as some diabetes drugs.

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look into the assistance programs run by the major drug manufacturers.

Some other retailers — including Ingles, Target and Walgreens — have since followed Wal-Mart’s lead, establishing similar programs.

To view Wal-Mart’s current $4 list, go to any of the chain’s pharmacies, or visit www.walmart. com/4prescriptions. To find out about manufacturers’ programs, go to www.pharma.org and www.needymeds.org.

BuncombeCountyRx

Buncombe County rolled out a discount-drug program in 2005, christening it BuncombeCountyRx. Sponsored by the National Association of Counties, the program is available to any Buncombe County resident regardless of age, financial status or whether or not you’re insured.

Getting started could hardly be easier: Simply pick up your free card at any Buncombe County departmental office or branch library. You can start using the card right away at any participating pharmacy (there are about 50 in Buncombe and thousands more across the country).

“There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use,” the county Web site notes. “Savings range from 13 to 35 percent on purchase of drugs at local pharmacies and up to 50 percent on mail-order purchases.”

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The safety net for meds: Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry offers a free medication-assistance program for folks who qualify. Here, Monica Barber, the nonprofit’s pharmacy coordinator, fills an order.

ABCCM’s medication assistance program

In addition to its clinic (see “We Care” elsewhere in this issue), the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry also offers a free medication-assistance program for folks who qualify.

The program covers some of the more expensive brand-name drugs that are not on the $4 lists, explains Monica Barber, the nonprofit’s pharmacy coordinator. To qualify, you must be a Buncombe County resident with no health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid assistance.

There’s also an income limit, which Barber says amounts to about $1,500 a month for a single person. In addition, you must be under a doctor’s care — and, of course, have a prescription.

At present, some 175 people are enrolled in the program. To find out if you qualify, call ABCCM at 259-5339 and schedule an appointment.

Project Access

The Buncombe County Medical Society Foundation runs Project Access, which enlists volunteer physicians and other health facilities to provide free care to qualified applicants.

People enrolled in Project Access are also given (mostly) free drugs.

Last year, for example, roughly 3,500 patients received free care from Project Access providers; in the process, the project also covered the costs of some 6,800 prescriptions worth about $250,000, according to Jana Kellam, director of BCMSF health-access programs. Some prescriptions require a $5 co-pay that covers up to $250 per prescription.

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Care and medication are available to Buncombe County residents, usually ages 18 to 64, who have no medical insurance, don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, are lowincome and have a medical need. Patients must first be referred by the Buncombe County Health Center, a community clinic or a private doctor. Potential beneficiaries are then screened by phone.

There’s no set limit on how long Project Access participants may remain in the program, but enrollment typically lasts about 6 months.

For more information, visit www.bcmsonline.org/pa/ pp or call 274-6989.

Council on Aging

Although it doesn’t provide direct drug assistance, the local office of the nonprofit Council on Aging offers a Senior Health Insurance Information Program that helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries apply for subsidies to reduce medication costs. The subsidies are administered through the Social Security Administration’s Extra Help program.

To receive free help applying for Extra Help, call the Council on Aging at 277-8288 and ask for either Nathan Johnson or Sybil French.

Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism

Looking for herbal medicines on the cheap? West Asheville’s Appalachia School of Herbalism offers short, low-cost classes such as “Stocking the Natural Medicine Cabinet,” “How to Make Your Own Herbal Remedies” and “Weeds and Foods as Medicines.”

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Free card, cheaper meds: Buncombe County participates in a prescription-drug discount program that anyone can join simply by picking up a card at a county-department office or library branch. financially accessible than pharmaceuticals,” explains Ceara Foley, the school’s director.

The school also features a free herbal clinic, wherein clients work with interns under faculty supervision and can purchase herbs at cost from the school’s apothecary of more than 100 dried herbs and 600 alcohol extracts.

Community members can also take advantage of the school’s library, which contains more than 500 books on holistic health and sustainable living. It’s open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information, call 350-1221, or visit www. herbsheal.com.

Eblen-Kimmel Charities

The Asheville-based Eblen-Kimmel Charities provides several kinds of financial assistance to Western North Carolina residents who have medical needs they can’t meet on their own.

Among their offerings are a medication-assistance program for adults and a children’s pharmacy, both of which collaborate with a network of local pharmacies to help those in need get their meds at the lowest possible cost.

The programs are first-come, first-served and have several criteria for eligibility.

For more information, call 255-3066.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services

Western North Carolina Community Health Services recently took over many services previously handled by the Buncombe County Health Center. The clinic has numerous ways of providing medicine at substantially reduced costs, usually through subsidies, depending on a patient’s insurance status, income level and other factors.

“We evaluate on a case-by-case basis,” explains Executive Director Carlos Gomez, noting that sometimes even the most basic fees are waived, depending on the level of need and the availability of drugs donated by pharmaceutical companies. When fees are waived, it’s for a specified period of time, after which patients are expected to be covered under disability provisions or to find a way to pay.

The WNCCHS clinic is at 257 Biltmore Ave. in downtown Asheville; call 285-0622 to schedule an appointment and learn about eligibility criteria. X Jon Elliston can be reached at jelliston@ mountainx.com or at 251-1333, ext. 127.

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• FRIDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.

Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: 800-286-1326 or www.wnc-alanon.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 8-9pm - Newcomers meeting and discussion: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles.

Enter through parking lot door. Info: 225-0515.

• WEDNESDAYS, 12:15-1:15pm - Step study: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131.

• THURSDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting for parents of children with addictions: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles. Info: 242-6197.

• FRIDAYS, 8pm - The Lambda (GLBT) group of Al-Anon is a gay-friendly support group for families and friends of alcoholics, and holds their weekly candlelight meeting at All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 670-6277 (until 9pm).

• FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131.

• FRIDAYS, 6:30pm - Discussion meeting for couples only: All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 676-0485.

• SATURDAYS, 10am - Al-Anon North: Meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Saturday Serenity at St Mary’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Charlotte and Macon. Beginners welcome.

• SATURDAYS, Noon - Weaverville discussion meeting at First Baptist Church on N. Main St., next to the library. Enter via side glass doors.

• SUNDAYS, 5-6pm - Discussion meeting: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road. Info: 281-1566.

• MONDAYS, 12-1pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131.

• TUESDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Art of Intimacy Learn life-changing communication and relationship skills, drawing from the work of Brad Blanton (Radical Honesty), Marshal Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication), Susan Campbell (Getting Real), John Bradshaw (Homecoming) and others. $60/4session class. Info: 254-5613 or www.centerforsacredsexuality.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-9:30pm - Meeting.

Beauty Through Cancer Provides programs and services for breast cancer patients and survivors in the WNC area. Located at 131 McDowell St., Suite 202, Asheville. Info: 2528558 or info@beautythroughcancer.org.

• 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 5:15-6:30pm - Breast cancer support group. Inspire one another, share stories and listen to interesting speakers from the community. All breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers welcome.

Cancer Support Group for Caregivers • MONDAYS, 11am-Noon - Meetings at Jubilee, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Emotional support for family members of people experiencing cancer.

Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Info: 299-0394.

Cancer Support Group for Women • MONDAYS, 1:30-3pm - Meetings at Biltmore United Methodist Church. Emotional support for women experiencing cancer. Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Info: 299-0394.

CarePartners Hospice Bereavement Offers one-on-one grief counseling, support groups, grief education classes, a monthly grief support newsletter and semi-annual memorial services (available to anyone who is suffering a loss through death). Located at 68 Sweeten Creek Road., Asheville. Call 251-0126 to set up an initial visit with a counselor.

• WEEKLY - Grief education classes and support group meetings: Good Grief Support Group, Child-Loss Support Group, Suicide Loss Group (monthly).

Depression & Bipolar Support • THURSDAYS, 6-7:30pm - DBSA support group meets at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Open support for family and friends. Info: peacehead@gmail.com or DBSAlliance.org/asheville.

DivorceCare • WEDNESDAYS (1/20 through 4/15), 6:157:30pm - A free seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Each week a nationally recognized expert on divorce and recovery topics is heard. Meets at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 201 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville.

Eating Disorders Individuals are welcome to come to one or all of the support group meetings. Info: 337-4685, frost_ natalie@yahoo.com or www.thecenternc.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm - Support group for adults at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Focus is on positive peer support, coping skills and recovery tools. Led by licensed professionals. Free.

Essential Tremor Support Group Info: 687-2356 or bchhenze@bellsouth.net.

• 1st THURSDAYS, 6-7pm - Meeting at Seymour Auditorium, CarePartners, Sweeten Creek Rd. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville.

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Here’s this week’s calendar of wellness features, from the Xpress Community Calendar.

• MO (2/1), 10am-Noon - “Look Good, Feel Better.” Open to female cancer patients to help them overcome the appearance-related side effects of chemo and radiation treatments. Free makeup and wigs provided.

• TH (2/4), 3-4:30pm - Balance and Fall Prevention. Physical therapist Chloe Egan will discuss how to maintain balance and prevent falls.

Free H1N1 Flu Vaccine • Buncombe County Department of Health is now offering the H1N1 flu vaccine by appointment to anyone age 6 months or older. Call 259-3000 to schedule an appointment. No waiting with appointment. Free.

Grief Support Group • SUNDAYS, (1/24 through 2/14), 2-4pm - The support group will be held at the Four Seasons office, 571 South Allen Road in Flat Rock. Open to anyone dealing with grief related to the death of a family member, partner, friend or loved one.

Register: 233-0307.

Health Events at UNCA • FR (1/29), 11:30am - “What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure,” with Dr. David Mouw in the Reuter Center. Free. Info: 251-6140.

Healthy Lifestyles in Shiloh At the Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Sponsored by Circle of Light Healing Center & Shiloh Community Center. Info: 280-7287.

• WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:30pm - Senior pot-luck, qigong and lecture.

• THURSDAYS, 6-8pm - “Eat, drink and be merry.” Vegetarian meal, lecture and alternative health treatment. By donation.

• MONDAYS, 6-8pm - “Sell yourself in today’s marketplace.”

Henderson County Red Cross Red Cross holds classes in CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults; Standard First Aid in Spanish; Babysitter Training; Pet First Aid. Located at 203 Second Ave. East, Hendersonville. Info: 693-5605. : Blood Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required.

• FR (1/29), Noon - “CPR Made Simple,” a noncertification class that allows participants to learn the basics of CPR in one hour will be offered. $10.

Call to register.

• WE (2/3), 9am-1:30pm - Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. Info: 693-5605.

MemoryCaregivers Network Support for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Info: 645-9189 or 771-2219.

• 1st TUESDAYS, 12:30-2pm - Meeting at Fletcher Calvary Episcopal Church.

• 3rd TUESDAYS, 12:30-2pm - Meeting at New Hope Presbyterian Church.

NAMI Family-to-Family A free 12-week class for families of persons with a severe mental illness. Sponsored by NAMI WC. Covers facts and feelings. Early registration required: 707-2937 or bkinschner@aol.com.

• MONDAYS, (starts 2/22), 6pm - Class in Asheville.

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Narcotics Anonymous A fellowship of recovering addicts that can help those afflicted get clean and stay clean through a 12-step program. The group focuses on recovering from the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. For WNC NA meeting schedules and info: www.wncana.net. Helpline: (866) 925-2148.

• DAILY - Please call for location details.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Western Carolina Dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, OCD, PTSD and anxiety disorders. Free Connection Recovery Support Groups. Info: 505-7353.

• THURSDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Veterans Connection Recovery Support Group meets at the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road.

Multi-purpose room. Contact Ray at raycarter2001@yahoo.com or 337-0515.

Overcomers Recovery Support Group • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - A Christian-based 12-step recovery program. Provides a spiritual plan of recovery for people struggling with life-controlling problems such as alcohol, drugs, overeating, pornography, codependency, enabling. All are welcome. Info: rchovey@sos.spc-asheville.org.

Overeaters Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. This 12-step program welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings are one hour unless noted.

• THURSDAYS, Noon - Asheville: Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Rd. (S. 25 at Yorkshire). Info: 298-1899.

• SATURDAYS, 9:30am - Black Mountain: Carver Parks & Recreation Center, 101 Carver Ave. off Blue Ridge Road. Open relapse and recovery mtg.

Info: 686-8131.

• MONDAYS, 6:30pm - Hendersonville: Balfour United Meth. Church, 2567 Asheville Hwy. (Hwy. 25). Open mtg. Info: 1-800-580-4761.

• MONDAYS, 6pm - Asheville: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Open mtg. Info: 277-8185.

• TUESDAYS, 10:30am-Noon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari.

Open BBSS mtg. Info: 280-2213.

Park Ridge Hospital Park Ridge Hospital is located in Fletcher and hosts a number of free events, including cholesterol screenings, vision screenings, PSA screenings, bone density checks for women, lectures, numerous support groups and a Kid Power program.

Info: 687-3947 or www.parkridgehospital.org.

• SU (2/21), 2:30pm - The 18th Frostbite 5K Run, 1-mile fun run and community health fair, where free health screening will be provided. All proceeds from the 5K and fun run benefit the Kid Power Program. Info: 681-2162.

Pet Loss Support Group For anyone who has lost a pet or is anticipating the death of a companion animal. Free. Info: 2583229.

• 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - The group meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville in Jefferson House, 21 Edwin Pl.

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ABCCM Thrift Shop a local ministry

Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm 217 Coxe Avenue • 259-5322

**For more information call the Flu Vaccine Hotline at 250-6400**

Red Cross Events & Classes Red Cross holds classes in CPR/First Aid for infants, children, and adults; Babysitter Training; Pet First Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens; Swimming & Water Safety; and Lifeguarding. All classes held at chapter headquarters, 100 Edgewood Rd. To register, call 258-3888, ext. 221. Info: www. redcrosswnc.org. : Bloodmobile Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required.

• FR (1/29), 11:30am-4pm - Johnston Elementary School, 230 Johnston Blvd. Info: 232-4291 —11:30am-4pm - Lowes Home Improvement, 19 McKenna Road in Arden. Info: 650-8000.

S-Anon For those affected by someone else’s sexual behavior. Info: 545-4287 or 606-6803.

• WEEKLY - Three meetings are available per week.

S-Anon Meetings S-Anon is a 12-step recovery program for partners, family and friends of sexaholics. We share our experience, strength and hope to help solve our common problems. Meetings held weekly in Asheville, Fletcher and Waynesville. Call confidential voice mail for information: 258-5117.

• WEEKLY - Meetings.

Sex Addicts Anonymous A fellowship of men and women recovering from addictive sexual behavior (physical and/or emotional). Meetings are held in downtown Asheville.

Info: 800-477-8191 (live person Mon.-Fri. 11am7pm) or 348-0284 to leave a local message for a return call.

• SUNDAYS, 7pm - Meeting.

Sexaholics Anonymous SA is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive patterns of lust,

romance, destructive relationships, sexual thoughts or sexual behavior. Call confidential voice mail 681-9250 or e-mail saasheville@gmail.com.

Info: www.orgsites.com/nc/saasheville/.

• DAILY - Asheville meetings.

Step/Weights Class Free ongoing aerobics class with step, weights, resistance bands and stretches. Offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation to promote Asheville’s cardiovascular health. At Stephens-Lee Center (from S. Charlotte, turn on Max St. and go up the hill). Info: 350-2058.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Step/ Weights Class ending with mat work (stretches, yoga & pilates). All levels.

Support Groups Sessions are led by Charlene Galvin, a board certified Chaplain. Love offering. Info: 329-3187 or chargalvin@hotmail.com.

• THURSDAYS, 10-11:30am - Living with Life Limiting Illness —- 1:30-3pm - Caregivers Support Group.

Tai Chi Class • TUESDAYS, 1:30pm - At CarePartners Seymour Auditorium, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville.

Taught by Shellye Godfrey, Occupational Therapist and Certified Instructor of Tai Chi for Arthritis & Health. $7/session. Info: 274-6179.

The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity • MONDAYS, 5:15-6:30pm - A support group of persons who want to discover and recover their creative selves meets. Based on course developed

by Julia Cameron. Info: rachael_bliss@yahoo. com.

More events at mountainx.com/events.

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Gantt defends trip to Hawaii conference David Gantt, a member of the governing board of the Asheville Regional Airport, returned to Asheville on Tuesday from a fiveday trip to an airport-industry conference in Hawaii and defended the trip as a valuable learning experience.

The conference was held at a Maui resort.

The airport board initially planned to send four of its members there at a cost of more than $17,000, but one board member announced a last-minute decision not to attend. The spending has stirred outrage among some area residents upset at the board’s spending during economic tough times and spurred more questions about the board’s budget and policies.

Gantt was greeted upon his return by a group of about 15 protesters, who questioned the spending and demanded accountability.

Members of the group held signs that said “Where are my tax dollars, David?” and “Pay for trips from your own pocket.”

Gantt addressed the group with a statement, noting the value of the conference, then answered questions from the media.

“You want this airport to succeed. We want this airport to succeed, and the conference I went to was a good one,” Gantt said. “I learned a lot.”

“I first of all would like you to understand that we get it. Any time there’s public money spent, you have a right to know how it’s spent and I have an obligation as a public official or a board member to explain where it goes, and I’m going to do that.”

Gantt said he talked to officials about airport-security measures, including body scanners, and the potential damage bird strikes can do to aircraft. “I think with what we’ve learned from talking to the TSA people, from talking to the FAA people, that we can make this a safer airport, and it’s very important for us to do that.”

Vacation’s over: David Gantt, right, arrived home from a conference in Hawaii to find a group of residents and members of the media greeting him at the Asheville Regional Airport.

Gantt, a member of the airport board, was asked to account for the trip, which he attended with three other members of the airport’s governing board. photo by Jason Sandford

Gantt said he talked with FAA officials and other conference-goers about sources of airport funding, noting that the Asheville airport last year received $7.5 million in stimulus cash.

And he said that a contact at the conference resulted in the addition of a new flight out of the Asheville airport.

“We will have an announcement soon, due to a contact we made at this convention, that we will have a new hub we will be flying to, and I’m not going to steal the thunder, but that will be coming.”

Gantt said issues surrounding the airport’s budget and policies regarding trips will be discussed at the board’s Feb. 12 meeting.

Erika Franzi, a member of the Asheville Tea

Party, was one of the group of residents who met Gantt upon his return. Franzi held a sign that said, “Character is what you show when no one is looking!” She said the issues surrounding the Hawaii conference require more scrutiny.

“We’re all looking. It’s very easy to just say, ‘I will do this going forward. We will make these decisions going forward.’ Talk is cheap.

Three tickets to Hawaii is not,” Franiz said.

“And like we said before, there’s so much going on here. We just want them to know we’re looking.”

Go to www.mountainx.com to see video clips of Gantt talking about the Hawaii conference.

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Asheville Chamber CEO and president retiring — but not quite yet The announcement on Jan. 20 that Rick Lutovsky is planning to retire from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce actually comes in the middle of a yearlong transition for the 10year CEO and president of the organization.

Lutovsky tells Xpress that he first made the announcement to the Chamber’s board of directors last fall, and he isn’t planning to leave until this September.

The decision to make the news public now, he said, was made to provide ample time for the board to conduct a search for a new CEO and possibly give him a chance to show the new head honcho around.

Lutovsky says the move (he prefers the word transition to retirement) was prompted largely from a discussion within his family.

“My wife is a recent cancer survivor and has asked the question to me regarding time we have to spend together and some things we haven’t had the opportunity to do,” he said.

“We felt this was the right time for us and probably for the organization as well.”

The search for a new CEO and president will be handled by the Chamber’s executive committee, with the final selection made by the board of directors, though Lutovsky says he may be tapped as an advisor in the process.

Despite the ongoing recession, Lutovsky sees interest stirring in Asheville’s economic future, including some 35 business prospects from both inside and outside the region that are currently

Transitioning: Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce chief Rick Lutovsky announced his retirement last week; he’ll stay on until September. photo by Jonathan Welch

in touch with the Chamber and represent, he says, “millions of dollars of investment into the community and over 2,000 jobs.”

“There’s a lot of pent-up demand in this economy,” he says. “People have been putting plans off and now they’re beginning to resurface again. It’s a good sign that we have that many that are interested in this area.”

— Brian Postelle

Every journey starts with a step Last May, nine teenage boys from the Asheville area and five from other cities participated in an adventure weekend called the “Rites of Passage” that serves as the doorway into the Journeymen mentoring program. It was the first group of youths to participate in the locally based nonprofit, which works under the philosophy that all boys benefit from adult mentors. Twice a month, Journeymen holds meetings at Jubilee! where teens can talk to adults and, as Asheville photographer and Journeymen co-director Jon Leidel says, “let them share their truths.”

“So often, you ask a teenage boy how he is feeling and all he says is ‘I’m cool,’” Leidel notes. “We get them to go deeper than that.”

The group’s outings include outdoor adventures or trips to the bowling alley. Playing sports and exploring in nature builds trust between the boys and the mentors, Leidel says. More than 30 men have gone through the mentorship training the program provides, and reap their own rewards from the network.

“It’s hard to describe the joys and gifts when a boy says thank you just for showing up,” Leidel says.

January is national mentoring month, and to build on its momentum, Journeymen is holding a fundraiser and awareness campaign

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at Fun Depot on Saturday, Jan. 30. During the event, Fun Depot is lowering its ticket price to $15 for anyone who mentions the organization, with $5 from each ticket going to the group. The afternoon, Leidel says, is also a chance for teens and parents to get to meet and talk with mentors without committing to the program.

“This is a good way to get kids to come check us out and ask questions,” he says.

Unlike other mentoring programs, Journeymen does not pair off teens and adults.

That relationship forms slowly and with the recognition of the boy, the mentor and the teen’s parents.

Leidel stresses that he and his collaborators didn’t invent the system: It’s an offshoot of the California-based Boys to Men mentoring program that has chapters throughout the United States and worldwide. But, like other regional programs, Journeymen is tailored to Asheville and its unique opportunities for outdoor activity. It is also, says Leidel, quickly becoming the southeastern hub of Boys to Men, helping establish chapters in Atlanta and Charleston.

The fundraiser at Fun Depot is on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.mentoringboys.org.

— Brian Postelle

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The march is on Hundreds of people marched down Asheville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and into Martin Luther King Jr. Park to mark the civil-rights hero’s birthday on Jan. 18.

Marchers started their procession at Nazareth First Baptist Church. The noon crowd soaked up the sunny, mild day and commemorated the day with music, speeches and a little dancing.

The event was also tinged with a somber monetary collection for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Go to www.mountainx.com to view an audio slideshow, video and photo gallery from the event.

— photos by Jason Sandford

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Ice up

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Winter climbing in WNC

by Jonathan Poston I like to envision myself as one of those hardy pioneers who, when an arctic blast blew their way, would walk out shirtless and barefoot through the snow and ice to chop wood for a family of 10. But these days, harsh winters keep most of us indoors, snuggling with the cats while consuming hot chocolate and freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies. As much as I like to hibernate in winter, though, boredom tends to get the best of me sooner or later — especially once the cookies are gone. So it was off to the ice cliffs, accompanied by Diamond Brand

spots in Western North Carolina (appropriately known as “215”) and pulled into a parking area near the cliffs.

I opened the car door, swung my legs out, and just sat hunched for a moment, shaking off a bit of car sickness from the winding ride.

Meanwhile, Turno tossed some huge, hard-plastic boots at my feet and handed me some crampons.

They were cumbersome, but when I stood up, the steel prongs dug into the snow.

Approaching a low-hanging, frozen curtain, Turno handed over one of his two ice axes and directed me to take a chop, using more of

“If you hit the ice where it’s concave, the point sticks better, whereas bulbous ice shatters when it’s hit.”

— Diamond Brand climbing guide Derek Turno.

I met him at the West End Bakery in Asheville on a frigid January morning. Tall, bespectacled and bearded, he greeted me in his croaky voice. There was an ease and confidence about him that soothed my trepidation concerning the day’s climb. After stocking up on day-old, coconut-flake muffins and coffee to go, we walked outside. “Might as well save some dinosaur juice, so why don’t you ride with me?” said Turno, so we piled into his Subaru and headed west.

Ice climbing is actually a growing sport in Western North Carolina.

When conditions allow, there are typically 6 to 8 climbers hovering around the most popular spots, though a hot, dry winter is all it takes to shut the whole thing down, Turno warned. As recently as a couple of years ago, Diamond Brand didn’t even carry ice-climbing gear, but now they do, he explained. And though there might be a few hardcore Everest types out there, you mostly see local rock climbers out for a winter challenge.

In Canton, we picked up state Highway 215. Twisting and turning, we made our way up to one of the most popular ice-climbing

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Derek Turno Climb on! Ice-climbing enthusiast Derek Turno guides author Jonathan Poston to the top.

a wrist-flick technique than a full arm swing. The jagged point struck home, and ice splinters splashed my face.

“If you hit the ice where it’s concave, the point sticks better, whereas bulbous ice shatters when it’s hit,” he explained. Anytime you dislodge a big chip, you want to yell “Ice!” to warn others below, he continued. And since the ax point lodges in the ice like a barbed hook, it’s best to use an under-and-reverse push from the wrist to disengage it rather than a sharp, desperate yank on the handle, which will only bury the point deeper.

There’s a similar counterintuitiveness to using the crampons, I learned. Despite the many metal spikes protruding from the bottom, it’s the ones sticking out the front that do the climbing. The others are mainly for distance trekking over sheets of ice, not vertical surfaces.

And once those metallic incisors are kicked in, one tends to move into a tip-toe position to keep them wedged tight, but that temptation must be resisted, said Turno.

Instead, you should let your heels drop to lock the jagged metal spikes in place.

While I was busy practicing, eight other climbers were already

Chopped: Robin Wheaton ascends the icy cliff.

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All in the wrist: Derek Turno gives a few pointers.

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A Full Day Comprehensive Class • Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail (pd.) Sunday, February 7, 11:30am-5:30pm.

• Location: REI. Learn about logistics, gear, nutrition, and seasoned tricks. • Limited space.

Registration/information: (828) 687-0918. www. rei.com/asheville Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Encourages safe and responsible recreational bicycling in the WNC area. To find out more about the club and its ongoing advocacy efforts, or to see a complete club calendar, visit www. blueridgebicycleclub.org.

• THURSDAYS - Fletcher Blue Sky Road Ride.

Departs promptly at 9:15am. Route and meeting place vary. No one will be left behind. E-mail: JohnL9@MorrisBB.net.

• SATURDAYS - Gary Arthur Ledges Park Road Ride. Departs in the a.m. from Ledges Park, located 6.5 miles off UNCA exit on I-26. Ride north along the French Broad River to Marshall for coffee, then return via Ivy Hill. E-mail: jbyrdlaw@charter.net.

• SUNDAYS - Folk Art Center Road Ride.

Departs in the p.m. from the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a show-n-go ride, meaning there may not be a ride leader.

Info: 713-8504 or billcrownover@bellsouth.net.

Carolina Mountain Club CMC fosters the enjoyment of the mountains of WNC and adjoining regions and encourages the conservation of our natural resources, through an extensive schedule of hikes and a program of trail building and maintenance. $20 per year, family memberships $30 per year. Newcomers must call the leader before the hike. Info: www. carolinamtnclub.org.

• WE (1/27), 8:30am - Daniel Ridge-Caney Bottom Cove Creek Falls Loop. Info: 883-2447.

• SA (1/30), 9am - Winter Plant ID hike. Info: 298-5013.

• SU (1/31), 8am - Foothills Trail: Laurel Fork Gap to Lake Jocassee. Info: 458-1281 —1:30pm - Shopes Creek. Info: 350-0450.

• WE (2/3), 8:30am - Montreat Trestle Grade-Pot Cove Trail. Info: 298-8413 or Burchfield@niu. edu.

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under way. One person would be posted at the base of the cliff belaying for the climber on the ice. Meanwhile, someone else had to hike around the mountain and secure the rope around a tree up top. From there, they would toss the rope down so those below could secure one end through the climber’s harness and tie it off with a figure-eight knot. The other end would go through the belayer’s harness and an ATC device, which helps reduce slippage as the climber ascends and controls rope flow and tautness on both the ascent and the final rappel down.

But rather than spending a half-hour hiking to the top and back, Turno befriended a group that already had their rope set, slotting me in after everyone else was done. One of the guys, Doug Houghton, introduced himself, saying he’s been coming up here with his buddies since the 1970s.

As I stepped toward the ice cliff, though, someone shouted, “Watch the rope!” Not watching where I was going with my crampons on, I’d almost shredded our new friends’ rope.

After donning a helmet, I tied in and stood regarding my twin axes as we reviewed the basic climbing calls: “On belay,” “Belay is on,” “Climbing” and “Climb on.” One swing and I was in; then a forward kick, a step up and I was rising. “Swing, pull, kick, alternate, release and repeat” was my mantra. As I ascended, I could hear Turno calling out below: “Nice. Nice. Good, solid stance. Yeah. Awesome. Doing good.

Very nice. There you go. You’re getting the hang of it now.”

I stole a few looks back to take in the scenery, but my main goal was just getting to the top so I could go back down and warm up my hands.

For some reason, I hadn’t put a high priority on wearing gloves, and my hands felt like big, cold flippers of flesh clamped around the ax handles.

Giving the scenery one last glance from up top, I heard Turno shout: “Lean back and just walk backward!” and “Take the axes out!”

“Oh, yeah,” I thought, as some other guys advised: “Straighten your legs! Keep your ass low and feet really, really wide!”

Iced: January’s artic blast provided the raw materials for a climb.

Geared up: Derek Turno (left) and Jonathan Poston (right).

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Turno was right, after all — ice climbing isn’t all that hard, sort of like climbing a ladder. After I was down, he jumped in for a quick turn. But if I’d been distracted for just a few seconds, I’d have missed his ascent: He was that fast, like Spiderman on ice.

To me, though, ice climbing seemed like hammering a lot of invisible nails up a brittle wall of glass: It felt more like a winter yard chore than sport. Meanwhile, all that hard work had left me starving, so I was glad I had another muffin left. X

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Community Events & Workshops • Social & Shared-Interest Groups • Government & Politics • Seniors & Retirees • Animals • Technology • Business & Careers • Volunteering • Health Programs & Support Groups Calendar C a t e g o r i e s : Helplines • Sports Groups & Activities • Kids • Spirituality • Arts • Spoken & Written Word • Food • Festivals & Gatherings • Music • Theater • Comedy • Film • Dance • Auditions & Call to Artists Calendar for January 27 February 4, 2010 Unless otherwise stated, events take place in Asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area code.

Day-by-day calendar is online Want to find out everything that’s happening today — or tomorrow, or any day of the week? Go to www. mountainx.com/events.

Weekday Abbreviations: SU = Sunday, MO = Monday, TU = Tuesday, WE = Wednesday, TH = Thursday, FR = Friday, SA = Saturday

Community Events & Workshops Homeless Memorial Service • SA (1/30), 2-4pm - A memorial service for the 19 homeless persons who died in Asheville during

2009 will be held at The Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place.

There will be a service, a potluck meal and music.

Bring a dish to share. Info: www.uuasheville.org. n Interested volunteers should call 254-6001.

Hospice Home Store’s Show Me Series Free instructional demonstrations at the Home Store, 215 N. Main St., Hendersonville, to educate people on taking items found in thrift stores and creatively turning them into something to wear, something for their home or a cherished gift. Info: 696-0625.

• SA (1/30), 10:30am12:30pm - Mike Bradshaw will give a demonstration called “The basics of refinishing, restoring and repairing furniture.”

Public Lectures & Events at UNCA

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Events are free unless otherwise noted.

• TH (1/28), 12:30pm - Haiti Lecture Series: Talk by senior Lorin Mallorie, who is blogging on behalf of several NGOs working in Haiti, at Highsmith University Union, rooms 223-224.

Social & SharedInterest Groups Amateur Pool League (pd.) All skill levels welcome. HAVE FUN. MEET PEOPLE. PLAY POOL. Sign-up for 8-ball or 9-ball 828-329-8197 www.BlueRidgeAPA. com ONGOING – weekly league play. www.

BlueRidgeAPA.com Asheville Cribbage Club Everyone who would like to play social cribbage is invited. Info: 274-2398.

• MONDAYS, 6pm - Meets at McAlister’s in the Asheville Mall.

Asheville Homeless Network Meetings take place at Firestorm Cafe & Books in downtown Asheville. Info: 552-0505.

• THURSDAYS, 2pm - All homeless people and interested citizens are welcome.

Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club Meets once a week to enhance speaking skills both formal and impromptu. Part of an international proven program that takes you through the steps with fun along the way. Network with interesting people of all ages and professions.

Info: www.blueridgetm.org or 333-2500.

• MONDAYS, 12:201:30pm - Meeting.

Ongoing Cultural Discussion • WEDNESDAYS, 5:308pm - “Christ in Culture.”

Explore the impact of Christianity on our diverse culture through film clips, literature, poetry and art.

A discussion group with Dr. Allen Permar Smith. At Kenilworth Church, 123 Kenilworth Rd. Light meal provided. Info: 252-8872.

Planned Parenthood of Asheville Young Advocates • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Monthly

meeting. Get to know likeminded young Ashevilleans who advocate for choice and reproductive health.

Explore volunteer opportunities and plan upcoming events. Info: 252-7928, ext. 6241 or sue.simpson@pphsinc.org.

Scrabble Club Come play America’s favorite word game SCRABBLE. Info: 2528154.

• SUNDAYS, 1-5pm Meets at Books-A-Million in Asheville. We have all the gear; just bring your vocabulary. No dues the first six months.

TEDxAVL 2010 Organizational Meetings • 1st & 3rd MONDAYS - Help TEDxAVL find speakers, performers and product demos for a 2010 conference packed with ideas. At Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave. Info: 2317205. Call to confirm meeting date/time.

Women’s Spirituality Book Group • 1st WEDNESDAYS - Free monthly gathering in a Montford home. Go deep, while discovering and exploring women writers from all walks of life and spiritual paths. Info: sebigger@yahoo.com.

Youth Outright • FRIDAYS - Empowering LGBTQ youth in Western North Carolina from 14-20 years of age. Weekly Youth Group meetings Friday evenings at the Jefferson House, 21 Edwin Place, Asheville.

Government & Politics Be A Local Leader • Through WE (2/3), 5pm - Application deadline for citizens interested in becoming a local leader by serving on an Asheville City board or commission.

Info: 259-5601 or mburleson@ashevillenc.gov.

Ladies of Liberty Alliance of WNC Chapter Forming • TH (1/28), 6-8pm - Classical liberal, libertarian, anarcho-capitalist and liberty-loving women of WNC are invited to attend the first meeting of the WNC chapter of LOLA.

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weeklypicks Events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Meet local author Kevin McGuire Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 3 S.

wed Tunnel Road, Asheville. McGuire will be discussing his novel Fire Gazer: Arson at the Wolfe House, based on the events surrounding the Thomas Wolfe house fire. Info: 296-7335.

Mallorie, a UNCA senior who is blogging on behalf of several NGOs working in Haiti, thur Lorin will give a talk Thursday, Jan. 28, at 12:30 p.m. at UNCA's Highsmith University Union, rooms 223-224.

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Join Assistant Curator Cole Hendrix Friday, Jan. 29, at noon at the Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, for a discussion on women artists and a guided tour of the exhibitions Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space and Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between. Info: 253-3227.

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Help send Hall Fletcher Elementary's fourth grade to the Outer Banks by attending a benefit Saturday, Jan. 30, at ED Boudreaux's, 48 Biltmore Ave. There will be a raffle and live music by The Jr.'s starting at 9 p.m. and The Cropdusters starting at 11 p.m. No cover, but donations appreciated. Info: 989-6783.

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Participate in a book discussion and free lunch with Ann B. Ross, the author of Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church, 171 Beaverdam Road, Asheville. RSVP: 253-0765.

Winter is here to stay for a while yet, but the exhibit Winter Is Here is soon leaving the Oui-Oui

mon Gallery at American Folk Art & Framing, 64 Biltmore Ave. Stop in at the gallery Monday, Feb. 1, to catch the show on its last day. Info: 281-2134.

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The Environmental and Conservation Organization will host a panel discussion on "Landslides, Mudslides and the History of the Blue Ridge Mountains" Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. at the main branch of the Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville Learn from experts from the USGS about geography, landslide mapping and issues with steep slope development. Info: 692-0385.

Meet at Scully’s, 13 W. Walnut St., downtown Asheville. RSVP: 252-7672960. Info: www.iamlola. org LibertyOnTheRocks.org A national nonpartisan social group connecting liberty advocates.

• MONDAYS, 7pm - Meets at El Chapala Restaurant off of Merrimon Ave. The Green Tea Party Where reasoned discussions of current affairs occur. Free and open to the public. Info: 582-5180 or 225-4347.

• 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 7-9pm - Meetings at Waking Life Espresso, 976 Haywood Rd.

Seniors & Retirees Henderson County Senior Softball League The league is always looking for new players, ages 55 and older. Weather permitting, they play yearround. Info: 698-3448 or www.LJRsoftball.com.

• TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS Daytime games at Jackson

Park in Hendersonville (April-Oct.) and Leila Patterson Center in Fletcher (Nov.-March).

Start times may vary with season.

Lakeview Senior Center 401 S. Laurel Circle, Black Mountain. Info: 669-8610.

• MONDAYS (through 2/8), 10-11:30am - Gentle Flow Yoga classes with Deb Vingle. $12. Please bring a mat or blanket.

Walk Wise, Drive Smart Aimed at senior citizens, but open to everyone.

Walks are canceled in the event of bad weather. Info: 457-6166 or www.walkwise.org.

• TH (2/4) - Urban walk in Hendersonville.

Animals ChainFree Asheville A nonprofit, all-volunteer effort dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains and in pens in Asheville and Buncombe County.

Info: www.chainfreeasheville.org or 450-7736.

• SUNDAYS, 11am-3pm - Come help a chained dog experience freedom.

No experience necessary. Meets 4 times a month within Asheville or Buncombe County to build a fence for a chained dog.

Business & Careers OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of WNC. OnTrack offers services to improve personal finances. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and held at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Ste. 222.

Info: 255-5166 or www. ontrackwnc.org.

• THURSDAYS (2/4 through 2/18), 5:30-8pm - “Manage Your Money.”

Learn how to set goals, track expenses, develop a budget and more.

Volunteering Asheville City Schools Foundation

Seeking Academic Coaches (tutors/mentors) to support students by assisting them with a variety of tasks that support educational success. One hr/wk min., for one school year, in your choice of school or after-school program. Training provided.

Info: 350-6135, terri. wells@asheville.k12.nc.us or www.acsf.org.

• MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 8:30am-5pm Academic coaching in the schools or at after-school programs, once a week.

Events at the YWCA Located at 185 S. French Broad Ave. Info: www. ywcaofasheville.org.

• TH (1/28), 5pm - Info session for potential YWCA MotherLove mentors. The YWCA MotherLove program is recruiting volunteer mentors to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers. An 8-hour/month commitment is required.

Info: 254-7206, ext. 116.

Graffiti Removal Action Teams Join Asheville GreenWorks in combating graffiti van-

dalism in our community.

Removing quickly and keeping covered is the best way to reduce graffiti. Info: 254-1776.

• THURSDAYS - Graffiti removal.

Hands On AshevilleBuncombe Choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you. Youth are welcome to volunteer on many projects with adult supervision. Info: www.handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the Web site to sign up for a project.

• TH (1/28), 4-6pm - Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries —- 5:30-7:30pm - Meals for Hope. Cook and serve a meal for 15-25 women and children who are part of New Choices, an empowerment program for displaced homemakers in need of counseling and assistance —- 6-8pm - Help sort and pack food at MANNA FoodBank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 WNC counties.

Literacy Council of Buncombe County Located at 31 College Place, Bldg. B, Suite 221.

Info: 254-3442, ext. 205.

• Volunteers are needed to tutor men and women in the “Teach Reading to Prisoners” program.

Tutors provide one-onone reading instruction to prisoners in correctional centers, preparing them to enter A-B Tech’s GED classes. Orientation will be held on Feb. 17th & 18th.

Info: becca@litcouncil. com or call ext. 202.

MANNA Food Bank MANNA helps alleviate hunger in WNC by processing donated food for distribution throughout WNC. Located at 627 Swannanoa River Road.

Info: 299-3663 or mannafoodbank.org.

• MO (2/1) through FR (2/26) - MANNAfest Workplace Food Drive.

Local businesses are encouraged to participate and collect nonperishable goods for MANNA. All donations are due on Feb. 26th, from 8am4:30pm. Register: 2993664 or AMcCarver@ FeedingAmerica@org.

Volunteers Needed for Fundraiser

• Attention massage therapists and healing arts practitioners. On Jan 31, noon-4pm at Privai Academy, donate your time to raise awareness and donations for the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. Spread the word. $1 min. donation for massage. Info: info@ privaiacademy.com.

WNC Nature Center Located at 75 Gashes Creek Rd. Hours: 10am5pm daily. Admission: $8/$6 Asheville City residents/$4 kids. Info: 298-5600 or www.wildwnc.org.

• WEDNESDAYS through (2/24) - Winter Work Days. Volunteers are needed to help with exhibition improvements and outdoor landscaping projects. Info: 298-5600, ext. 305.

Health Programs & Support Groups Look for this week’s listings in our Wellness Section, Part 2.

Helplines For Xpress’ list of helplines, visit www. mountainx.com/events/ category/helplines.

Garden Men’s Garden Club of Asheville Promotes education in gardening, encourages community beautification efforts, and enjoys good fellowship. Meetings are at the Botanical Gardens, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., and are free and open to the public. Info: 274-7821 or www.mensgardenclubasheville.org.

• TU (2/2), Noon - Luncheon meeting featuring Master Gardener Carol Parks, who will speak on “Native Trees in the Landscape” in the dining room of First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. $10 lunch; reservations required: 299-3315. The free presentation will begin at 12:30pm.

Regional Tailgate Markets • For tailgate listings, visit www.mountainx. com/events and click on “Garden.” For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: 2361282 or www.buyappalachian.org.

The Business Side of Agritourism • TH (1/28) - A one-day workshop for farmers interested in learning more about agritourism. At the Lake Logan Episcopal Center (www.lakelogan. org). $35, includes lunch and materials. Info: 6974891 or http://henderson. ces.ncsu.edu.

The WNC Bee School The 2010 Intermediate Bee School will provide continuing education for experienced beekeepers.

Classes will be held at Warren Wilson College. $35. Info: www.wncbees. org or 255-5522.

• SA (1/30), 9am4:30pm, SU (1/31), 12:30-4:30pm & SA (2/6), 9am-4:30pm - The three-day course will cover topics like natural beekeeping, bee nutrition, colony management and more. Guest speakers will be featured throughout the course. Sun., Feb. 7th is reserved as a snow day.

• SA (1/30) - The public is welcome to attend a discussion by featured guest speakers. $10 for those not registered for the course.

Sports Groups & Activities Asheville Masters Swimming Competitive, fitness and triathlon swimmers welcome. Info: www.ashevillemasters.com • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 5:45-7:15am - Practice at Asheville School.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5:457:15am & SATURDAYS, 7-9am - Coached practices at Warren Wilson College.

Disc Golf Check the kiosk at Richmond Hill Park for events and nearby tournaments. Info: 680-9626 or www.wncdiscgolf.com.

• 1st TUESDAYS, 7pm Club meeting. Moved from Mondays during the winter months.

Pickleball It’s like playing ping pong on a tennis court. For all ages. $1 per session.

Paddles and balls are provided. Info: 350-2058.

• MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9-11am Meets at Stephens-Lee Rec Center, 30 George Washington Carver St.

(take S. Charlotte to Max St.).

Sports at UNCA Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Info: 251-6459.

• TH (1/28), 7pm - UNCA Men’s Basketball vs.

High Point in the Justice Center. $15/$10/$7 children.

• SA (1/30), 4:30pm - UNCA Men’s Basketball vs. Radford in the Justice Center. $15/$10/$7 children.

Swannanoa Babe Ruth • SATURDAYS (through 2/27), 9am-2pm Swannanoa Babe Ruth will hold baseball and softball registration at the Burger King in Swannanoa.

Women’s Indoor Trainer Sessions • MONDAYS, 6:15pm - Youngblood’s Trainer Sessions. Bring your own trainer; no roller, please.

A few indoor trainers will be available for loan/rent ($10). Begin your winter conditioning program.

Info: amy@golightlydesigns.com or tdrews@ trainright.com.

Kids Kids’ Craft Day (pd.) Saturday, Jan. 30th at 11am: Kids’ Craft Day Bring your kids in so they make their own all-natural bird feeder out of pine cones, peanut butter and bird seed. Parents are welcome as well. This event is free and for more info, contact Gary at gelben@diamondbrand.com.

At The Health Adventure Free first Wed. of every month from 3-5pm.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. $8.50 adults/$7.50 students & seniors/$6 kids 2-11. Program info or to RSVP: 254-6373, ext. 324. Info: www.thehealthadventure.org.

• THURSDAYS, 10:3011:30am - Preschool Play Date. Interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Free with admission.

• SATURDAYS, 1-2pm - Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays. Featuring hands-on activities led by museum facilitators, the programs are fun for all ages. Free with admission.

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• THURSDAYS, 6:307:45pm - Children’s chorus rehearsal at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St., downtown Asheville.

Events at Asheville Dance Revolution Located at 63 Brook St. Events are sponsored by the Cultural Development Group. Info: 277-6777.

• SA (1/30), 6:30-10pm - Youth Revolution Dance Party/Parents Night Out. Drop children off for a safe child-friendly dance party including pizza, dance games, prizes and music. $7 per child/$5 for multiple child families.

Francine Delany New School for Children Information Meetings • TH (2/4), 6-7:30pm - Parents/guardians interested in enrolling their child/loved one for the 2010-2011 school year are invited to attend an informational to learn more about the school.

Info: 236-9441, ext. 0 or www.fdnsc.net.

Hands On! Gallery This children’s gallery is located at 318 North Main St. in Hendersonville.

Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on certain days. Info: 697-8333 or www.handsonwnc.org.

• WE (1/27), 10:3011:30am - “Exploring Our Five Senses: Session 2,” where children ages 2 to 3 explore taste and smell. $15/$12 members.

• TH (1/28), 10:3011:30am - “Exploring Our Five Senses: Session 2,” where children ages 4 to 5 explore taste and smell. $15/$12 members.

Haywood County Public Library System The main branch is located at 678 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. The county system includes branches in Canton, Maggie Valley, Fines Creek and Cruso.

Info: 452-5169 or www. haywoodlibrary.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 11am - Family story time for children of all ages. Read books, sing songs, learn finger plays and more.

N.C. Arboretum Events for Kids Info: 665-2492, jmarchal@ncarboretum. org or www.ncarboretum. org.

• Through SU (5/9) - The Scoop on Poop, an interactive zoological exhibit based on the book by

science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch, on display at the Baker Exhibit Center. $3 adults/$2 for children ages 5-18.

Performances for Young People at Diana Wortham Info & tickets: 257-4544, ext. 307 or www.dwtheatre.com.

• WE (2/3), 10am-Noon - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Theatreworks USA. Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher’s life would be sweet, if it weren’t for Fudge, his toddler terror of a brother. Recommended for grades 1-5.

Spirituality 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. (828)258-3229.

Discover Your Sacred Purpose As A Couple (pd.) A Special Weekend Workshop to Enhance and Revitalize Your Relationship. Feb.12-14 at Isis Cove. More info: http://goddessontheloose. com/?page_id=329 Or contact Anyaa@vzemail. com or (828)788-0773.

Tuesday Afternoons • Study • Meditation • Great Tree Zen Temple (pd.) Study: 3:30pm • Meditation: 5:30pm. 679 Lower Flat Creek Road, Alexander. Love offering.

More information: 6452085 or www.greattreetemple.org A Course in Miracles • MONDAYS, 6:308:15pm - A truly loving group of people studying A Course in Miracles meets at Groce United Methodist Church on Tunnel Road. The group is open to all. Info: 7125472.

All One Asheville “Friends of Non-Duality.”

Share silence while exploring non-dual teachers and living in the Now Present Moment.

Meetings at various locations. Info: 216-7051 or BeHereNow28804@ yahoo.com.

• SA (1/30), 7pm Adyashanti Video at 156 E. Chestnut St. $0-$5.

Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation/An Evening of Knowledge Transcend the busy, active mind—effort-

lessly—for peace, bliss and full awakening of creative intelligence. The most effective, extensively researched meditation.

Revitalizes mind/body, relieves worry and anxiety, improves brain functioning. Free Introduction.

Info: 254-4350 or www. meditationasheville.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7:158:15pm - Introductory Talk: Access your deepest intelligence; compare meditation techniques; explore higher states of consciousness and total brain functioning; and learn about Scientific findings on TM’s health benefits. Held at 165 E. Chestnut St. Asheville Meditation Center Classes are held at the Greenlife Community Center, 90 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted.

Info: 505-2300 or www. meditateasheville.org.

• THURSDAYS, 6:307:30pm - Meditation Circle. Donations accepted.

Avalon Grove Nontraditional Celtic Christian worship services to honor the ancient Celtic holidays. Participants are welcome to bring vegetarian food to share after the service. Info: 645-2674 or www.avalongrove.net.

• SA (1/30), 3-4pm - Imbolc service held in Weaverville.

Awakening Practices Study the works of Eckhart Tolle and put words into action through meditation and discussion. Info: Trey@QueDox. com.

• 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Meets at the Enka-Candler Library meeting room.

Buddhist Meditation and Discussion Meets in the space above the French Broad Food Co-op. Suggested donation: $8. January’s theme: “Meditations for World Peace.” Info: 779-5502 or www.meditation-innorthcarolina.org.

• WE (1/27), 7:15pm “How to create real world peace.”

Chabad Asheville Jewish Asheville and WNC Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life, located at 660 Merrimon Ave. Info: www.chabadasheville.org.

• SUNDAYS, 7-8:30pm Asheville Jewish Learning Institute for Teens presents “Welcome to Hollywood!” The culture of Hollywood subliminally

influences our society.

Just how much sway should movies and television have in your life? It’s time to debate fact vs. fantasy. $36. Info: rabbi@ chabadasheville.org.

Christ Meditation • SA (1/30), 8-9pm - There will be a Christ Meditation via teleconference call. Info: www. thechristsoul.com or 338-0042.

Coalition of Earth Religions Events Info: 230-5069 or www. ceres-wnc.org.

• 4th WEDNESDAYS Meeting at the Earth Fare Community Room. Call for details.

• 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9pm - Pagans Night Out. Meet at the Bier Garden in downtown Asheville.

Compassionate Communication Practice Group Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work, and community by practicing compassionate communication. Group uses a model developed

by Marshall Rosenberg in his book Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life. Free.

Info: 252-0538 or www. ashevilleccc.com.

• 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 5-6:15pm - Practice group for newcomers and experienced practitioners.

Hare Krsna Sunday Feast Meets above the French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. Info: www. highthinkingsimpleliving. org or 506-2987.

• Select SUNDAYS, 6-8pm - An evening of bhajans, class on the Bhagavad-Gita and a vegetarian feast. Everyone welcome. Refer to the Web site or call for dates.

Land of the Sky United Church of Christ Located at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 15 Overbrook Place, in East Asheville.

• SUNDAYS, 9:15am - Women-led, justicefocused, family-friendly, and open to all. Worship with Land of the Sky UCC. An unconditional church.

Mantras Cafe • 1st THURSDAYS, 6:30-8:30pm - Bring your favorite kirtan mantras, multi-cultural chants and soul-centered music.

Open mike. Sign-up 66:30pm. At BoBo Gallery.

Free or $3 donation.

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freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Shakespeare got modest respect while he was alive, but his reputation as a brilliant bard didn’t gel right away. It wasn’t until almost 50 years after he died that anyone thought his life and work were notable enough to write about.

By then, all his colleagues and compatriots were gone, unable to testify. He himself left little information to build a biography around.

That’s why next to nothing is known about the person who made such a dramatic impact on the English language and literature. I suggest you take this as a metaphorical prod that will inspire you not to be blasé about the greatness that is in your vicinity. Don’t take superlative intelligence, talent or love for granted.

Recognize it, bless it, be influenced by it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You are the lord of all you survey! I swear to God! I’m almost tempted to say that you now have the power to command whirlwinds and alter the course of mighty rivers! At the very least you will be able to mobilize the ambition of everyone you encounter and brighten the future of every group you’re part of! Act with confident precision, Taurus! Speak with crisp authority! Your realm waits expectantly for the transformative decisions that will issue from the fresh depths of your emotional intelligence!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

It’s time for you to fly away — to flee the safe pleasures that comfort you as well as the outmoded fixations that haunt you; to escape at least one of the galling compromises that twists your spirit as well as a familiar groove that numbs your intelligence. In my astrological opinion, Gemini, you need to get excited by stimuli that come from outside your known universe. You need fertile surprises that motivate you to resort to unpredictable solutions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

“I never meet anyone who admits to having had a happy childhood,” said writer Jessamyn West. “Everyone appears to think happiness betokens a lack of sensitivity.” I agree, and go further. Many creative people I know actually brag about how messed up their early life was, as if that was a crucial ingredient in turning them into the geniuses they are today. Well, excuse me for breaking the taboo, but I, Rob Brezsny, had a happy childhood, and it did not prevent me from becoming a sensitive artist.

In fact, it helped. Now I ask you, my fellow Cancerian, whether you’re brave enough to go against the grain and confess that your early years had some wonderful moments? You’re in a phase of your cycle when recalling the beauty and joy of the past could be profoundly invigorating.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Usually I overflow with advice about how to access your soul’s code. I love to help you express the unique blueprint that sets you

apart from everyone else. Every now and then, though, it’s a healing balm to take a sabbatical from exploring the intricacies of your core truths. This is one of those times. For the next ten days, I invite you to enjoy the privilege of being absolutely nobody. Revel in the pure emptiness of having no clue about your deep identity. If anyone asks you, “Who are you?”, relish the bubbly freedom that comes from cheerfully saying, “I have no freaking idea!”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

French novelist Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) is generally regarded as one of the greats. His book Madame Bovary appears on many lists of the greatest novels of all time. And yet writing didn’t come especially easy for him. He worked as hard as a ditch-digger. It wasn’t uncommon for him to spend several agonizing days in squeezing out a single page. On some occasions he literally beat his head against a wall, as if trying to dislodge the right words from their hiding place in his brain. He’s your role model in the coming week, Virgo. You can create something of value, although it may require hard labor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

My theory is that right now the whole world is in love with you. In some places, this simmering adoration is bordering on infatuation. Creatures great and small are more apt than usual to recognize what’s beautiful and original about you.

As a result, wonders and marvels are likely to coalesce in your vicinity. Is there anything you can do to ensure that events unfold in ways that will yield maximum benefits for everyone concerned? Yes: Be yourself with as much tender intensity as you can muster.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I hope that you saw the horoscope I wrote for you last week. And I hope that you acted on my advice and refrained from all sweating and striving and struggling. These past seven days were designed by the universe to be a time for you to recharge your psychic battery. Assuming that you took advantage of the opportunity, you should now be ready to shift gears. In this new phase, your assignment is to work extra hard and extra sweet on yourself. By that I mean you should make your way down into your depths and change around everything that isn’t functioning with grace and power. Tweak your attitudes. Rearrange your emotional flow. Be an introspective master of self-refinement.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This horoscope borrows from one of my favorite Sagittarian visionaries, Jonathan Zap. The advice he gives below, which is in accordance with your astrological omens, is designed to help you avoid the fate he warns against. Here it is: “Many of the significant problems in our lives are more about recognizing the obvious rather than discovering the mysterious or hidden. One of the classic ways we deceive and hide from ourselves is by refusing to recognize

the obvious, and shrouding what is right before us in rationalization and false complexity. We often delay and deny necessary transformation by claiming that there is a mysterious answer hidden from us, when actually we know the answers but pretend that we don’t.” (More at bit.ly/ZapOracle and Zaporacle.com.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s a good time to take inventory of all the stories you allow to pour into your beautiful head. Do you absorb a relentless stream of fearinducing news reports and violent movies and gossipy tales of decline and degeneration? Well, then, guess what: It’s the equivalent, for your psyche, of eating rotting bear intestines and crud scraped off a dumpster wall and pitchers full of trans fats from partially hydrogenated oil. But maybe, on the other hand, you tend to expose yourself to comedies that loosen your fixations and poems that stretch your understanding of the human condition and conversations about all the things that are working pretty well. If so, you’re taking good care of your precious insides; you’re fostering your mental health. Now please drink in this fresh truth from Nigerian writer Ben Okri: “Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world.”

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the coming week, I predict that you will NOT experience disgusting fascinations, smiling-faced failures, sensationalized accounts of useless developments, or bizarre fantasies in the middle of the night. You may, on the other hand, have encounters with uplifting disappointments, incendiary offers of assistance, mysterious declarations of interdependence, and uproars that provoke your awe and humility in healing ways. In other words, Aquarius, it’ll be an uncanny, perhaps controversial time for you — but always leading in the direction of greater freedom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Congrats on your growing ability to do more floating and less thrashing as you cascade down the stream of consciousness. I think you’re finally understanding that a little bit of chaos isn’t a sign that everything’s falling apart forever omigod the entire planet’s crashing and evil is in ascension … but rather that a healthy amount of bewildering unpredictability keeps things fresh and clean. My advice is to learn to relax even more as you glide with serene amusement through the bubbling and churning waters of life.

Homework: Read all your long-term horoscopes here: http://bit.ly/BigLife. Then write your own long-term horoscope. Share it at Truthrooster@gmail.com. © Copyright 2010 Rob Brezsny

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Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 258-3241 or www.billwalz.com.

• MONDAYS, 7-8pm - Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. At the Asheville Friends Meeting House at 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon Ave.). Donation.

Mother Grove Events Info: 230-5069, info@ mothergroveavl.org or www.mothergroveavl.org.

• MONDAYS - Book discussion group, facilitated

by Antiga, on the book The Creation of Patriarchy

by Gerda Lemer. Info: 285-9927.

Mountain Zen Practice Center Exploring the ‘how’ of moment by moment peace, joy, and freedom through the practice of Conscious Compassionate Awareness. Info and Orientation times: www. mountainzen.org or 4503621.

• TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Meditation and discussion.

Mystic Gatherings Share in the community of those who are governed both by logic and observing signs around them: gut, spirit, intuition or whatever That is. Bring

your stories and experiences. Gatherings are dynamic and diverse and range from topics such as changes in our society to defining moments in life and much more. Info: 206-2009.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Meeting.

Psychic Development Class • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Develop your intuition in a stress-free environment. Everyone will have an opportunity to read and to be read. Love donation accepted. Info: 255-8304.

Shambhala Meditation Center of Asheville The center offers free meditation instruction following ancient principles at 19 Westwood Place in W. Asheville.

Donations accepted.

Info: www.shambhala.org/center/asheville, ShambhalaAshvl@gmail. com or 490-4587.

• THURSDAYS, 6-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 10am-Noon - Public meditation.

Sojourner Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) A congregation in formation. The goal is provide a caring, non-threatening environment for the exploration of Christian spirituality. Info: www. sojournerchurch.org.

• SUNDAYS, 9:30am - Worship —- 10:30am - Fellowship. Lower floor of Morningside Baptist

Church, 14 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville.

Sri Sri Sri Shivabalayogi Meditation Group Receive initiation into Sri Swamiji’s one-hour meditation technique. One-hour of silent meditation followed by Bhajans (devotional singing). Fairview location directions: 2993246. Info: www.shivabalamahayogi.com.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm “Silent Meditation.” Free.

Transmission Meditation Group Join in this group meditation for your own personal spiritual growth, as well as the healing and transformation of the planet.

Info: 318-8547.

• TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Meditation for personal and spiritual growth.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville Located at the corner of Charlotte St. & Edwin Pl. Info: 254-6001 or www. uuasheville.org.

• SUNDAYS, 9:15am & 11:15am - Services and Children’s Programs.

Unity Cafe Looking for a change from the usual Sunday service?

Spiritual conversation and sharing, music, meditation, coffee and pastry.

Info: 645-0514, 676-6070 or unitycafe.org.

• 1st, 3rd & 5th SUNDAYS, 10am-Noon - Greenlife Grocery

Community Center, 90 Merrimon Ave. Unity Center Events Celebrate joyful, mindful living in a church with heart. Contemporary music by Lytingale and The Unitic Band. Located at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd. Info: 6843798, 891-8700 or www. unitync.net.

• WE (1/27), 7pm “Mellowing Your Drama,” with Rev. Chad O’Shea.

Enjoy discussion, chanting and neck-rubs. Love offering.

• SU (1/31), 2-3:30pm - “The Astrology of 2010: Planetary Influences on Our Lives, Plus the 2012 Influence,” with Randy Spiers. $10 suggested donation.

• WE (2/3), 7pm “Permanent Recovery from Alcohol: The Missing Link,” with Reverend Saku Chapel.

Unity Church of Asheville Looking for something different? Unity of Asheville explores the deeper spiritual meaning of the scriptures combined with an upbeat contemporary music program to create a joyous and sincere worship service. Come join us this Sunday and try it for yourself. Located at 130 Shelburne Rd., W. Asheville. Info: 252-5010 or www.unityofasheville. com.

• 5th SUNDAYS, 11am - Musical Celebration Service.

Windhorse Zen Community Meditation, Dharma talks, private instruction available Tuesday and Thursday evenings, residential training. Teachers: Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede. Main center: 580 Panther Branch, Alexander. City center: 12 Von Ruck Court. Call for orientation.

Info: 645-8001 or www. windhorsezen.org.

• SUNDAYS, 9:30-11am - Meditation, chanting and a Dharma talk.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 7-9pm Meditation and chanting.

• FRIDAYS, 5:30-7:15pm - Meditation and chanting at the City Center.

Womyn in Ceremony Co-create a sacred circle of women where we will connect, share, dream and experience inner awarenesses and empowerment. Each Circle “stands alone.” Meets 12 miles NW of Asheville.

By donation. Info: www.

RitesofPassageCouncil. com/theresa.

• SUNDAYS, 3:45-6pm - Gathering.

Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings Aesthetic Gallery Located at 6 College St., across the street from Pritchard Park, in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., Noon-6pm.

Info: 398-0219 or www. aestheticgallery.com.

• Through SU (1/31) - Environ/Mental Disorder, abstract artist Cliff Yudell’s take on mountain development. New oil paintings on view.

American Folk Art & Framing The gallery at 64 Biltmore Ave. is open daily, representing contemporary self-taught artists and regional pottery. Info: 281-2134 or www.amerifolk.com.

• Through MO (2/1) - Winter is Here will be on display in the Oui-Oui Gallery.

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

• Through TU (2/2) - Still Life as Theater, paintings by Philip Jackson, will be on display in the Highsmith University Union Gallery.

• TU (2/2), 4-6pm - Closing reception for Still Life as Theater in Highsmith University Union Gallery.

• Through TU (2/2) - The first annual National Juried Drawing Exhibition will be on display in S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, on the first floor of Owen Hall.

• Through SU (2/28) - Asheville’s East End Circa 1968, photographs

by Andrea Clark, will be on display in the Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library.

Art on Depot 250 Depot St., Waynesville. Info: 2460218 or www.artondepot. com.

• Through FR (2/26) Chemo Today, an installation by Susan Livengood.

Asheville Area Arts Council The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is at 11 Biltmore Ave. Info: 2580710 or www.ashevillearts.com.

• Through FR (1/29) - Paintings by Randy Siegel, Robbie Lipe, Constance Lombardo, Margaret Hester, Moni Hill, Melissa Glaze and Nick Lafone will be on display.

• Through MO (2/22) - The AAAC invites the public to view an exhibit featuring local artists Norma Bradley and Calvin Edney at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park.

Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.

Admission: $6/$5 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org.

• Through SU (2/7) - Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space, an exhibit of loop-wire sculptures and drawings.

• Through SU (2/14) - The WNC Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition will be on display. Info: 253-3227, ext.

121 or eshope@ashevilleart.org.

• Through SU (5/9) - Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between will be on display in Holden Community Gallery.

Asheville Gallery of Art A co-op gallery representing 28 regional artists located at 16 College St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am5pm. Info: 251-5796 or www.ashevillegallery-ofart.com.

• Through TH (1/31) Beneath the Surface, featuring work by a number of emerging UNCA artists in a variety of media.

• MO (2/1) through SA (2/27) - Solo exhibition of new works, featuring paintings by Joyce Schlapkohl.

Bella Vista Art Gallery Located in Biltmore Village, next to the parking lot of Rezaz’s restaurant. Open Mon.-Thurs., 10am-5pm, and Fri. & Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 768-0246 or www.bellavistaart.com.

• Through SU (1/31) - Feature wall artist: Galen Frost Bernard. New waterscapes by Bethanne Cople.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Info: 669-0930 or www.blackmountainarts.org.

• Through FR (1/29) - 2nd Annual Pottery Show in the Upper Gallery.

Works by teachers, students and community members from the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 350-8484, bmcmac@ bellsouth.net or www. blackmountaincollege.org.

• Through SA (2/6) - Past Presence, an exhibition exploring five important aspects of the Black Mountain College story.

Blue Spiral 1 The gallery at 38 Biltmore Ave. is open Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 2510202 or www.bluespiral1. com.

• Through SU (3/21) - Fiat Lux, paintings by Gabriel Shaffer, will be on display.

BoBo Gallery Located at 22 Lexington Ave., Asheville. Info: 2543426.

• Through MO (2/8) - Sugar, Dirt and Relics, mixed media works by Bridget Conn.

Center For Craft, Creativity and Design Located at the Kellogg Conference Center, 11 Broyles Road. in Hendersonville. Info: 8902050 or www.craftscreativitydesign.org.

• Through FR (3/26) - Loren Schwerd’s Mourning Portrait, a series of memorials to the communities of New Orleans devastated by Hurricane Katrina, will be on display.

Events At Folk Art Center The center is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382 (just north of the Hwy 70 entrance in East Asheville). Open daily from 9am-6pm. Info: 298-7928 or www.craftguild.org.

• Through TU (2/23) - Turned wood by David Shombert and art quilts

by Elizabeth Garlington will be on display.

• SA (1/16) through SU (5/2) - Charles Counts: A Retrospective Exhibition will be on display.

Exhibits at the Turchin Center Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is at 423 West King St. in Boone. Info: 262-3017 or www.tcva.org.

• Through SA (2/6) - 225 F: Encaustic Encounters, featuring encaustic paintings —- Collective Dialogues: New work from The Collective on Depot —- Brush & Palette: Artists Unmasked, a representation of the Brush and Palette Art Club members’ works.

Haen Gallery Located at 52 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am6pm, Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., Noon-5pm.

Info: 254-8577 or www. thehaengallery.com.

• Through SU (1/31) - The group exhibition A Wintry Mix will be on display.

• SA (1/30), 5:30-7:30pm - Closing reception for A Wintry Mix. Featured artists will be in attendance.

Haywood County Arts Council The HCAC sponsors a variety of art-related events in Waynesville and Haywood County. Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC’s Gallery 86 (86 North Main St.) in Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

Info: 452-0593 or www. haywoodarts.org.

• Through SA (2/6) - CURVEilinear, selected works from CURVE Studios in the River Arts District, will be on display.

Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 South Caldwell St. in Brevard.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-

Learning to Create, Creating to Learn

ArtSpace Charter School

ArtSpace Charter School, a tuition-free, public school will hold an Open House for interested families of K - 8th grade children.

The night will include presentations, classroom tours, enrollment information and discussion.

ArtSpace offers a project-based, classical education and is home to the NC Charter School Teacher of the Year.

Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 - 8 pm (Snow Day Feb. 4th) 2030 US Hwy 70 in Swannanoa.

Call 298-2787 xt. 321 for more information

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• Through FR (2/5) - Where I Live, an open show.

WCU Exhibits Unless otherwise noted, exhibits are held at the Fine Art Museum, Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat., 1-4pm. Suggested donation: $5 family/$3 person. Info: 227-2553 or www.fineartmuseum. wcu.edu.

• Through SA (3/13) - Richard Ritter: 40 Years

in Glass, a retrospective of work by the master glassblower —- Transformation: Drawing into Painting, work by six New York artists.

Window Gallery 58 Broadway, Asheville.

Info: 505-8000.

• Through SA (1/30) - Noah Park exhibition of works on paper.

More Art Exhibits & Openings Art at Aabani Salon 12 N. Main St., Weaverville. Info: 4848488.

• TH (2/4), 6-8pm - Wine tasting and art exhibit by Maureen Hoxie.

Art at the N.C. Arboretum Works by members of the Asheville Quilt Guild and regional artists are on display daily in The Visitor Education Center. Info: 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org.

• Through MO (2/22) - Celebrating Rivers and Streams, paintings by Sue Sweterlitsch will be on display in the Education Center, 2nd floor.

Asheville Community Theatre

• Through TU (2/2) Miscellaneous Nothing, a collection of abstract paintings by Gayle Paul that explore the relationship of color and line, will be on display in the Asheville Community Theatre lobby, 35 E. Walnut St. Info: 2541320.

f/32 Photography Group Info: www.f32nc.com.

• Through MO (1/4) - An exhibit by the members of this fine photography group will be held at Deerpark on the Biltmore Estate.

Grand Bohemian Gallery

Located at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village, 11 Boston Way. Info: www.bohemianhotelasheville.com or 5052949.

• SA (1/30), 11am & S (1/31), 11am & 4pm - Tea tastings with sculptor Eric Serritella as he discusses his hand-carved ceramic trompe l’oeil tree sculptures in the tradition of ancient Yixing, China.

Call for reservations: 3985555.

Classes, Meetings & Arts-Related Events

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Drawing and Painting Classes At The Island Studios (pd.) Ongoing classes and workshops in drawing and painting the figure, portrait, landscape, and more. Classical to Impressionism. Newly renovated studios. (864) 201-9363. www.theislandstudios.com Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.

Admission: $6/$5 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org.

• FR (1/29), Noon-1pm - Art Break: “Women Artists/Women Workers: Reflecting on Asawa & Halper,” with Cole Hendrix.

Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Holds monthly meetings and smaller groups dedicated to teaching different types of needlework. The chapter is also involved in numerous outreach projects. Guests are always welcome at meetings.

Info: 654-9788 or www. egacarolinas.org.

• Through SU (1/31) Numerous needle-art projects will be showcased at the Transylvania County Library. Included will be examples of hardanger, needlepoint, cross-stitch, blackwork, crewel, beading and needle felting.

• MO (2/1) through SU (2/28) - Display cases at the Fletcher Library will be filled with needle-art creations.

• TH (2/4), 9:30am Registration followed by a short business meeting and a program. The program will be the second part of a two-part series on making a mini-canvas project titled “A Winter Scene.” At Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Road, Horse Shoe.

Odyssey Gallery Exhibits work by Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts instructors and residents.

Located at 236 Clingman Ave. in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 2850210 or www.highwaterclays.com.

• FR (1/29), 6:30-9pm - Clay Date Night. Bring a date, come with friends, or meet someone new.

Instructors will cover a few simple projects.

Must register at least 48 hours in advance. $25 per person.

Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Rt. 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal.info@gmail.com or www.svfal.org.

• THURSDAYS, Noon-3pm - Experimental Art Group.

Experimental learning and sharing water-media techniques and collage. $20 for four sessions or $6/session.

• FRIDAYS, 10am-1pm - Open studio for figure drawing. Small fee for model.

• MONDAYS, Noon-3pm - Open studio for portrait painting. Small fee for model.

Tryon Fine Arts Center The gallery is at 34 Melrose Ave. in Tryon.

Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-Noon & 1:30-4pm; Sat., 9am1pm. Info: 859-8322 or www.tryonarts.org • TH (1/28), 6:30-8:30pm - Explore Picasso with Pat Cole-Ferullo.

Spoken & Written Word Attention WNC Mystery Writers WNC Mysterians critique and discussion group. For serious mystery/suspense/ thriller writers. Info: 7125570 or wncmysterians. org.

• TH (1/28), 6pm - Meeting at the West Asheville Library on Haywood Road.

Book Discussion and Free Lunch • SU (1/31), 1:30-2pm - Meet Ann B. Ross, the author of Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, one of the most popular Southern debut novels in years, at Asbury Methodist Church.

Free. All are welcome.

RSVP: 253-0765 or asbury10@charterinternet. com.

Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBRVIATIONS - Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n EC = Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Road, 250-4758) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West

Charleston Street, 2506486) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482) • Through MO (2/8), 6pm - Essay contest: “I Refuse to Get Old!” People over the age of 50 are invited to submit a 1-3 page essay. Winners will be announced on Feb. 22, at 6pm. BM. • TU (2/2), 7pm - Book Clubs: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond.

WV —- 7pm - Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. EC. • WE (2/3), 11:30am - Book Club: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass. WV —- 5-7pm - Library Knitters meet. A needlework group for all skill levels. SW.

• TH (2/4), 6:30pm - Book Clubs: The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. EA —- 7pm - The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. BM. Events at Malaprop’s The bookstore and cafe at 55 Haywood St. hosts visiting authors for talks and book signings. Info: 254-6734 or www.malaprops.com.

• TH (1/28), 7pm - Book publishing panel with UNCA professors Cynn Chadick, Katherine Min and Holly Iglesias.

• FR (1/29), 7pm - Reading by Joseph Gatins.

• SA (1/30), 7pm - Tim Johnston will read from and sign his collection of short stories Irish Girl.

• SU (1/31), 3pm Editors Celia Miles and Nancy Dillingham present

Clothes Lines, an anthology of 75 WNC women writers.

• TU (2/2), 7pm - Jeff Biggers will discuss his book Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland.

Events at Barnes & Noble The bookstore is located at 3 Tunnel Rd. in the Asheville Mall. Info: www. bn.com.

• WE (1/27), 7-9pm Kevin Burton McGuire will discuss and sign his new book Fire Gazer: Arson at the Wolfe House.

For Accomplished Asheville Writers Seeking other serious writers for critique group.

Mostly fiction and nonfiction. Info: 658-8217.

• Alternate THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Group meets.

Haywood County Public Library System

The main branch is located at 678 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. The county system includes branches in Canton, Maggie Valley, Fines Creek and Cruso.

Info: 452-5169 or www. haywoodlibrary.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 1:30pm - Ready 4 Learning. A story time designed for 4 and 5-year-olds with a focus on kindergarten readiness. This story time runs Sept.-May. • THURSDAYS, 11am - Movers & Shakers. This story time for active 2 and 3-year-olds incorporates dance, physical activity, songs and age-appropriate books.

• TUESDAYS, 11am - Family story time at the Fines Creek Branch Library. We will read books, tell stories, learn songs and finger plays,

and do a simple craft.

Info: 627-0146.

• TUESDAYS, 11:15am - Family story time for children of all ages at the Canton Branch Library.

We will read books, listen to songs, and learn finger plays. Info: 648-2924.

Henderson County Public Library System Unless otherwise stated, all events take place in Kaplan Auditorium of the main branch library, located at 301 N. Washington St. in Hendersonville. The county system includes branches in Edneyville, Etowah, Fletcher and Green River. Info: 6974725 or www.henderson. lib.nc.us.

• TU (2/2), 7pm “Landslides, Mudslides and the History of the Blue Ridge Mountains,”

a presentation sponsored

by ECO. Osondu Booksellers All events are held at Osondu, 184 North Main St., Waynesville, unless otherwise noted. Info: 456-8062 or www.osondubooksellers.com.

• FR (1/29) - Osondu opens in a new location at 152. S. Main St. Come in, browse the books and say hello to some new and some familiar faces.

Tuesday Morning Poems • TUESDAYS, 8:308:50am - Meditation —- 8:50-9:20am - Poetry reading. Introduce meditation and poetry into your week. Plus, Laura HopeGill will read selections from The Soul Tree. Held at 84 N. Lexington Ave. $5 suggested donation for Wordfest. Info: www. writemindinstitute.com.

Writers’ Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 254-8111 or www.twwoa.org.

• Through SA (2/20) - Words of Love Contest: Send in a creative letter, poem or story 3,500 words or less. $20/$15 members.

Food Cooking Class at Terra Summer • SA (1/30), 2-4:30pm - Asheville chocolatier Theresa Green will lead a cooking class on chocolate. For kids only. At Terra Summer, 75 Bryson Road, Mills River. $25.

Registration & info: www. terrasummer.org/choco. html or 782-7842.

Fun, Delicious, Nutritious and Smart Choices • TUESDAYS, 3-4pm - Francine Delany New School for Children is offering a series of workshops for busy parents trying hard to make good choices for family meals. $10, all proceeds benefit FDNSC. Info & registration: 236-9441, ext. 386.

Music African Drumming With Billy Zanski at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., downtown Asheville.

Drums provided. No experience necessary.

Suggested donation $10 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 768-2826.

• WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginners.

• SUNDAYS, 1-2pm Intermediates —- 2-3pm - Beginners.

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Asheville Lyric Opera All performances take place at Diana Wortham Theater. Tickets: 2574530. Info: 236-0670 or www.ashevillelyric.org.

• FR (1/29) & SA (1/30), 8pm - Don Pasquale, a comic tale of true love, will be performed. A preview performance will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7pm. $15 and up.

Concerts at Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville Located at 1 Edwin Pl. Info: 299-4171 or www. uuasheville.org.

• SU (1/31), 4pm MUUsic in the Afternoon: Internationally acclaimed musician Martin Hargrove will present a program of art songs by American composers. $10. Info: 250-3607.

Gospel Singing • SU (1/31), 6pm - Featuring The Moore Brothers and The Bud Lewis Family at First Baptist Church, 130 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Sponsored by The Friendship Sunday School Class. Info: 6696461 or 230-4487.

Koinonia • MONDAYS, 6-8 pm Drum circle for the imaginative and those looking for a creative outlet in a free, fun and informal setting. All ages and levels welcome. Info: 333-2000.

Land-of-the-Sky Barbershop Chorus For men age 12 and older.

Info: www.ashevillebarbershop.com or 768-9303.

• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Open Rehearsals at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Pl. Madison County Arts Council Events MCAC is located at 90 S. Main St. in Marshall. Info: 649-1301 or www.madisoncountyarts.com.

• SA (1/30), 8-11pm - World music group Free Planet Radio in a concert benefiting the Madison County Arts Council. $10.

Music at UNCA Concerts are held in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.

• WE (1/27), 12:45pm - Cellist Franklin Keel and pianist Daniel Weiser will perform in concert. Free.

Info: 251-6432.

Samba Drum Classes by Zabumba! Drum Group • TUESDAYS (through 2/9), 5:30-6:30pm - Join the growing community of Brazilian Samba drummers in Asheville. Classes for beginners are held at

257 Short Coxe St. Drums provided. Just show up. $12/class. Info: 5458505.

Song O’ Sky Chorus (Sweet Adelines International) The chorus is always looking for women 18+ who want to learn how to sing barbershop harmony.

Please visit a rehearsal.

Info: 1-866-824-9547 or www.songosky.org.

• MONDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at Reed Memorial Baptist Church on Fairview Rd. (enter parking lot on Cedar St.).

Guests welcome.

Soup, Salad and Song • SA (1/30), 5pm & 7:30pm - Casual dinner theater sponsored by TC Roberson High School’s Advanced Ensemble.

Two seatings. Guests will enjoy homemade soups and salads while listening to Broadway tunes performed by members and alumni of the Advanced Ensemble. $10. Info: cleyva@charter.net.

Transylvania Choral Society Info: 877-4073.

• TUESDAYS (through 2/2) - Open enrollment for 2010 Spring Concert.

WCU Musical Events Unless otherwise noted, performances are held at the Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Tickets or info: 227-2479 or http://fapac. wcu.edu.

• SU (1/31), 3pm The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents “The Clown Princes,” featuring original scores accompanied by scenes from classic silent films by Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton.

Theater Asheville Community Theatre All performances are at 35 East Walnut St. Info & reservations: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org.

• Through SU (1/31) - The Big Bang, a musical history of the world from creation to present.

Fri. and Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 2:30pm. $22/$19 seniors and students. For mature audiences.

Black Swan Theater Located at 109 Roberts St., Asheville. Info: swanthtre@aol.com.

• TH (1/21) through SA (1/30), 7:30pm - The Beautiful Johanna, by David Brendan Hopes,

will be performed at N.C. Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, downtown Asheville. Performances are held Thursday through Saturday. $15/$10 students.

SJA Players • SA (1/30), 6:30-9:30pm - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Talkies.

A group of silent film icons are murder suspects in this comedy. Written and directed by the SJA Players. $10, includes dinner. At St. Joan of Arc Church, 768 Asbury Rd., Candler.

Theater at WCU Unless otherwise noted, all performances take place at the Fine & Performing Arts Center.

Tickets & info: 227-2479 or http://fapac.wcu.edu.

• TH (1/28), 7:30pm - “Niggli Celebration Premiere.” Students and faculty at WCU will stage a multimedia presentation honoring the late Josefina Niggli, a former instructor at the university, in the Niggli Theatre on the WCU campus. Free.

Film Found Footage Festival • SU (1/31), 8pm - Hosts Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, whose credits include The Onion and the Late Show with David Letterman, will present a new lineup of found videos and live comedy at The Grey Eagle. $10.

Dance Argentine Tango Dancers of all levels welcome. Info: www.tangoasheville.com.

• SUNDAYS (except 1st), 7-10pm - Argentine Tango Practica at North Asheville Recreation Center, 37 E. Larchmont Rd. $5 for members/$6 for nonmembers.

Asheville Culture Project A cultural arts community center offering ongoing classes in Capoeira Angola and Samba percussion. Other instructors, groups and organizations are invited to share the space. Info: www.ashevillecultureproject.org.

• WEEKLY - Capoeira Angola, an Afro-Brazilian martial art taught and practiced through a game involving dance, music, acrobatics, theater and the Portuguese language.

Mondays, 7-9pm, beginners class; Wednesdays, 7-9pm, intermediate class;

Fridays, 7-9pm, intermediate class; Saturdays, 10am-Noon, beginners class. $12 (free for first timers on 2nd and 4th Sat.). Info: www.capoeiraasheville.org.

Asheville Jewish Community Center Events The JCC is located at 236 Charlotte St., Asheville.

Info: 253-0701.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm Beginning folk dance lessons. Families especially welcome —- 8-9:30pm - Not-so-beginning folk dance lessons. Led by instructor Erik Bendix and other guest teachers. $4 members/$6 public. Info: erikbendix@hotmail.com or 450-1670.

Beginner Clogging Classes • WEDNESDAYS, 7:158pm - Classes offered by the Mountain Thunder Cloggers at the Oakley Community Center. No experience or partner necessary. Family-oriented; ages 7 and up welcome. $40/8-week session. Info: 490-1226 or www.mtnthundercloggers.org.

Bootstraps Burlesque Classes Held at 37 Carolina Lane. $30 per class. Info: www. bootstrapsburlesque.com.

• SU (1/31), 1:30pm - Registration —- 2pm - “Juggling 101,” with Darius Diurtee —- 3pm - “The Art of Strip,” with Corky Bordeaux and Cherry Oh! —- 4pm - “Dominating Your Audience,” with Queen April.

Classes at Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre Classes are by donation and on a drop-in basis.

Classes are held at the New Studio of Dance, 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. Info: www. acdt.org or 254-2621.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Modern classes. By donation.

• MONDAYS, 6:307:30pm - Beginning adult tap dancing with Joe Mohar —- 7:30-8:30pm - Intermediate adult tap dancing. $20.

Dance Events at WCU Unless otherwise noted, performances are held at the Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Info: 2272479.

• TH (1/28), 7:30pm - Ailey II, a company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will per-

form. $15/$10 seniors/$5 students.

Donation Classes at Asheville Dance Revolution Sponsored by The Cultural Development Group. At 63 Brook St. Info: 277-6777 or ashevilledancerevolution@gmail.com.

• TUESDAYS, 8-9:15pm - Beginning/Intermediate Adult Jazz.

• FRIDAYS, 4-5pm - Boys Dance Combo Class. This is for boys interested in dance. The class touches on all styles of dance for the male dancer —- 67:30pm - African dance with Sarah Yancey featuring live drumming. Open to all. $14.

Events at Asheville Dance Revolution Located at 63 Brook St. Events are sponsored by the Cultural Development Group. Info: 277-6777.

• THURSDAYS (through 2/25) - Training in basic salsa patterns, elements of salsa, side breaks, open breaks, cross body leads, cross over breaks, pretzel turns and Cumbia turns.

Couples are welcome, yet a partner is not necessary. $16.

Hunab Kru Dance Studio The studio is devoted to the art commonly known as break dancing. Located at 4 Business Park Circle, Arden. Info: 215-3159 or bboyeducator@gmail.com.

• MONDAYS through SUNDAYS - B-boy and bgirl classes will be offered throughout the week for children ages 5-9, ages 10 and up, and for adults. $15 for drop-in classes/$5 open floor sessions. Info: 654-7890.

InterPlay Held at 227 Edgewood Ave. $5-$15 per class.

Info: www.interplaync.org.

• WEDNESDAYS (1/13 through 1/27), 7-8:30pm - InterPlay Basic: “Share your songs, stories and dances in an easy-going community.”

Morris Dancing Learn English traditional Morris dances and become a member of one of three local teams as a dancer or musician. Music instruction provided to experienced musicians. Free.

Info: 994-2094 or www. ashevillemorris.us.

• MONDAYS, 5:30pm Women’s Garland practice held at Reid Center for Creative Art. Studio Zahiya Classes Classes are held at Studio Zahiya, 41 Carolina Lane.

All classes are drop-in

anytime. $12 per class. $40 for four classes, with other discounts available.

Info: 242-7595.

• THURSDAYS, 6:307:30pm - Bhangra! A high-energy dance from Punjab, India influence by dancehall, hip-hop and Bollywood films.

• TUESDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginner belly dance.

Learn the basics of belly dance. This class will cover posture and basic movements —- 7:108:10pm - Drills & Skills.

Get ready to sweat, workout and practice your intermediate/advanced belly dance.

Swing Asheville Info: www.swingasheville.com, 301-7629 or dance@swingasheville. com.

• TUESDAYS, 6-7pm Beginner lindy-hop swing lessons. $12/person per week for 4-week series or $10 for members. Join at SwingAsheville.com. No partner necessary. Let your inner dancer out. 11 Grove St, downtown Asheville.

Classes start first Tuesday of every month.

VFW Upstairs. Open to the public. At 5 Points, 860 N. Main St., Hendersonville.

Info: 693-5930.

• SATURDAYS, 6pm - Free dancing lessons —- 7pm - Live band music and dancing. $7. All singles welcome. No partners necessary. Finger food and sweets provided. No alcohol or smoking in dancing area.

Auditions & Call to Artists Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition • Through FR (1/29) - Deadline for submissions. Cash prizes will be awarded and selected works will hang in exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone. Info: 262-4954 or www.appvoices.org. To enter: www.appmtnphotocomp.org.

Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 1-4pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville. Info: 693-8504 or www.acofhc. org.

• FR (1/29) & MO (2/1), 1-5:30pm - Entries may be dropped off for the “Art Teachers Create” exhibit. All media accepted.

Contact the council to

receive an artist prospectus.

Auditions for Freaks of Asheville Pageant • SA (1/30), Noon-4pm - Auditions will be held at Craggie Brewing, 197 Hilliard Ave. Compete in the pageant Feb. 13 for a spot in the 2011 Freaks of Asheville Calendar. At the audition, perform a short piece of your choosing and show photos of your costume creations. $25.

To register: avlfreakscalendar@gmail.com.

Call for Dancers • Dancers of any technique or style needed for the 2nd annual 48 Hour Dance Project Feb. 26-28.

E-mail office@acdt.org, jamielscott@yahoo.com or call 254-2621 for more info or if you would like to participate.

Call to Artists for Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show • Through SA (1/30) - Artist application deadline for the first Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show to be held in May. A juried show of fine, contemporary craft. $20 jury fee.

Applications can be downloaded at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

Environmental Stewardship Contest • Through MO (3/1) - Submissions accepted for the Middle School Graphics Contest Promoting Environmental Stewardship. Open to all Henderson County middleschool students. Winner’s graphic to be displayed on Henderson County recycling truck. E-mail submissions to: alexisbaker@ hendersoncountync.org.

Glen Rock Depot Call to Artists • Through FR (2/26) - Mountain Housing Opportunities requests submissions from artists interested in designing specific architectural elements for the Glen Rock Depot in the River Arts District. Submission info: www.GlenRockDepot.com.

Saluda Arts Festival Call to Artists • Through MO (2/15) - Apply to be a part of the juried arts-and-crafts showcase at the May 15 festival in downtown Saluda. Info: 749-3900 or www.saluda.com, click on “Annual Events.”

Skyland Performing Arts Center Located at 538 N. Main St. in Hendersonville. Info: 693-0087 or www.BRPAC. org.

• SA (1/30) - Auditions for Annie will be held —- 9am - Girls ages 6-14 —- 11:30am - Males and females ages 15-70 —1:30pm - Lead roles. Show opens on April 15. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Call for details.

The WNC Theatre League Unified Auditions Modeled after the Southeastern Theatre Conference auditions, this annual event allows local actors to showcase their talents in a professional audition setting for a variety of companies throughout the region. To register or for more info: info@ montfordparkplayers.org.

• WE (2/3), 6pm - An audition information workshop, featuring a panel of directors and casting agents, will be held in Simpson Lecture Hall on the A-B Tech campus.

Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 South Caldwell St. in Brevard.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org.

• Through FR (2/12) - Local and regional artists are invited to submit artwork for an open show with the theme “Body & Soul.” Call to get an application mailed to you.

Waynesville Art Commission • Through FR (2/12) - Deadline to submit art work/ “artistic railings” honoring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Work must be designed to stand up to environmental/ human factors, meeting the N.C. building codes for a railing. Info: www.townofwaynesville.org.

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Baby, it’s cold outside Arctic Asheville has taken a huge bite out of my kids’ daily outside time. Subfreezing temperatures plus school cancellations plus school but “It’s too cold for recess” have turned my kids into bored, hyper and annoying ... little people.

I’ve been trying to sneak some exercise into their days — without moving all the furniture and turning my home into an inside gymnasium. My house is too small and old for that. The dining room light fixture literally bounces when the kids walk through my daughter’s room. Luckily it’s made of plastic, so if it falls, it’s no big loss. If the ceiling falls, that’s a problem.

So I’ve been letting the kids play tag — inside, but downstairs, because the basement

has no ceiling or light fixtures. The kids play shock tag with the boys who live across the street. Shock tag consists of rubbing themselves against the faux-velvet covered sofa until their hair sticks straight up and static electricity bounces from their skin. Then they play tag, but it only counts if the tagged kid gets zapped. This game works pretty well until someone gets an eye poked out or spontaneously combusts.

No one has spontaneously combusted, though I’m concerned it could happen with all that electricity floating around. It’d be difficult to explain to my neighbors that their kid spontaneously combusted after I encouraged him to frottage my faux-velvet couch.

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I wonder if he’d let me put a bonnet on him, like Nana? Doubtful, although he would look freaking adorable.

Anyway, to discourage canine pissiness and potential spontaneous combustion, my next trick is to inveigle the kids to play with the dog instead of around him. Like them, he’s bored, hyper and annoying. The only problem is that the kids have shorter attention spans than the mutt. That dog will retrieve for hours. He has tennis ball attention surplus disorder.

Trick number three consists of bundling everyone up and forcing them outside to walk the dog. I like to walk quickly to wear out the dog, but with the kids, we have to break it up or they get crabby. So we stop, and they climb trees, walk on walls, jump over logs, and we play Red Light, Green Light. Although you have to play it really fast when it’s cold so the kids don’t freeze into post-Medusa-stare statues. With the recent

temperatures, we last about 20 minutes outside before someone starts complaining of frostbite.

Then we head back home, and it’s time for a dance party. I used to like dance parties when I controlled the music. Now my 11-year-old daughter, the proud owner of an IPod that Grandma gave her for Christmas, controls the noise.

Here are some of the tunes from our most recent dance party play list: “Staying Alive” The Chipmunks’ version, “Supergirl”

by Hannah Montana, “Last Train to Awesometown” by Parry Gripp, and a version of “Let it Snow,” called, wait for it: “Yellow Snow.”

The kids get into choreographing dance segments to various songs. Good exercise, but if this mom hears, “Dude. Bro. This party is sick,” one more time, she might lose her last remaining unfrayed nerve.

So here’s what I’ve learned living in Arctic Asheville. One, I could survive a winter in Iceland — not happily, but sufficiently. Two, I don’t like my kid’s music — which makes me feel really decrepit. Three, I’m ready for spring, when I can kick the kids out of the house and not worry about frozen flesh.

Bring on the springtime. X

Anne Fitten “Edgy Mama” Glenn writes about a number of subjects, including parenting, at www.edgymama.com.

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In December, prominent online game player Buzz “Erik” Lightyear was the high bidder in an auction for a virtual space station in the Planet Calypso game, offering 3.3 million Project Entropia Dollars. At various points, PEDs have entered the game’s “economy” at an out-of-pocket cost of 10 U.S. cents apiece; thus, Lightyear “paid” $330,000 for nothing more than digital representations of cool-looking structures. However, he can now charge other PED-seeking players who shop and hunt for valuables on the popular space station and appears confident he’ll eventually earn back his investment. (On the other hand, if everyone suddenly abandoned the game, Lightyear would have spent thousands of hours buying, selling and bartering online to earn $330,000 worth of now-worthless PEDs.)

Government in action!

• In January, the Berkeley (Calif.) school board began consideration of a near-unanimous recommendation of Berkeley High School’s Governance Council to eliminate science labs from its curriculum, reasoning that the classes mostly serve white students, leaving less money for programs for underperforming minorities. Berkeley High’s white students do far better academically than the state average; black and Latino students do worse than average. Five science teachers would be dismissed.

• The Wisconsin Legislature is considering a bill to designate a “state bacterium” (the Lactococcus lactis, which is crucial to turning milk into the state’s famous cheese). If approved, the bacterium would join two dozen other state symbols (according to the Wisconsin Blue Book): coat of arms, seal, motto, flag, song, flower, bird, tree, fish, animal, wildlife animal, domestic animal, mineral, rock, symbol of peace, insect, soil, fossil, dog, beverage, grain, dance, ballad, waltz, fruit and tartan.

Great art!

• In December, Portuguese dancer Rita Marcalo, seeking to raise public awareness of the tragedy of epilepsy (which has afflicted her for 20 years), performed a 24-hour “show” at a West Yorkshire, England, theater in which she attempted to trigger an epileptic seizure onstage. Although she’d

stopped taking medication beforehand and continually stared into flashing strobe lights, Marcalo was unsuccessful. In the second part of her project (which has been funded by an Arts Council grant worth approximately $20,000), however, she’ll continue the quest in front of cameras, hoping to capture a seizure for a subsequent video production.

• Scottish sculptor Kevin Harman was fined about $325 in November for vandalizing the Collective Gallery in Edinburgh by smashing a metal scaffolding pole through a gallery window.

Harman, noting that he’d immediately paid to replace the window, maintained that the incident was actually “art” — part of a video for a project at the Edinburgh College of Art. The gallery’s management, however, pressed charges, though Harman told London’s The Guardian that he was less concerned about the fine than about the gallery’s insulting his art by calling it vandalism.

Keeping the terrorists safe

• Although the U.S. military can direct a drone aircraft halfway around the world to deliver bombs to highly specific targets in Iraq, the Pentagon acknowledged in December that even after six years of war, its signals to the drone are still not encrypted. Thus, Iraqi insurgents can pinpoint drone locations merely by using ordinary computer programs like SkyGrabber (widely available from retailers for about $25).

U.S. officials admitted that the software could make it easier for insurgents to anticipate the timing and location of attacks.

• In January, 14 suspected Taliban terrorists accidentally blew themselves up in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province while riding a bus carrying bombs to an intended target. And two days later in Karachi, Pakistan, eight suspected terrorists accidentally blew themselves up while handling bombs in their “safe house.”

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A December National Public Radio report noted that fake houseflies have begun appearing in urinals around the world, apparently based on research showing that men are more likely to aim at the flies, thus leaving the area surrounding the urinal cleaner. Another commentator wondered how such “research” was conducted (other than by the obvious method of paper-wiping floors around urinals and then comparing the wipes).

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People with issues

Ewwwwww! (1) Prominent Idaho prosecuting attorney Blake Hall, 56, was fired in November (and also resigned from a major national political position) after being convicted of stalking an exgirlfriend. Trial evidence revealed that Hall had been tossing used condoms onto the woman’s lawn: 19 were collected on 10 different days. (2) Truck driver Yuuki Oshima, 22, was arrested in Chiba, Japan, in December after allegedly repeatedly urinating through the mail slot of a woman’s apartment door. Apparently, he was too shy to approach the woman and admit that he was crazy about her.

Least-competent criminals

World’s Laziest Bank Robbers: (1) In December in Cardiff (Wales) Crown Court, James Snell was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a bank robbery in which he made his getaway in his own car, with the personalized license plate “J4MES.” (2) Mark McAvinew, 52, was arrested in Kansas City, Mo., in December after allegedly robbing the Metcalf Bank and fleeing in an A.M. Heating & Cooling Co. van (he co-owns the business). (3) In November, Christopher Walker was sentenced to two years in jail for robbing a Lloyds TSB bank in Birmingham, England. He was caught within minutes as he fled the bank to his home across the street

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CTS study sparks controversy, questions

by David Forbes It was a tense moment in the T.C. Roberson High School theater on the evening of Jan. 21. Sandy Mort of the state Department of Health and Human Services, the author of a recent study on the health effects of contamination near the former CTS of Asheville site (see sidebar), had just told the audience that a bus stop near the site posed no hazard. For the better part of three hours, the HHS staffer had heard a litany of neighboring residents’ tales of personal pain, criticisms of the study and calls to clean up the source of the trichloroethylene contamination.

“Do you have a heart? Do you hear what these people are saying?” one woman shouted.

Holding the microphone close to her mouth, Mort gave a slight sigh and said, “We work with the information we have; that’s reality.”

Earlier, Mort had presented the study to about 50 people who’d turned up despite the rainy night.

And though Buncombe County Health Director Gibbie Harris had asked the audience to stay calm and hold their questions till the end of Mort’s presentation, they peppered the speaker with questions and pointed comments throughout the evening. The study, noted Mort, does recommend that wells in the ground-water path be tested and that children not be allowed to play near contaminated streams to the east of the Mills Gap Road site.

But resident Tate MacQueen critiqued the study’s methods, saying it should have looked for other possible contaminants such as benzene and tested an area based on ground-water pathways instead of a fixed one-mile radius around the abandoned factory site.

“You appear to have cherry-picked your information,” said MacQueen. “There are 397 wells within one mile of the site; [the EPA and state officials] have known about this since 1991. It has always been an imminent threat; it continues to be an imminent threat.”

“We looked at how and whether people could come into contact with the contamination,” Mort replied. “We looked at hundreds and hundreds of samples. If you have more information, provide it to us and we’ll add it to the report. We need the hard data of what people can come into contact with.”

Residents repeatedly questioned the study’s finding that although there were 64 cases in the study area of types of cancer that could be related to TCE exposure, there was no elevated cancer rate. Mort acknowledged that the study’s methods do have limitations but added that her agency would continue to update its studies.

Residents, however, countered with tales of cancer and maladies that they believe are linked to the tainted ground water they unknowingly consumed for many years. Although the first EPA tests were conducted in 1991, the first wells weren’t capped until 1999.

“We’ve had a lot of medical problems in our family,” said Becky Robinson, whose home was

among the first to be put on city water. “We have had no medical recommendations, no guidance, nothing. We had to get our own medical testing. My two grandchildren’s immune systems came back compromised. Nothing has been done; nobody has contacted us. My daughter’s had lots of medical problems. Her liver started failing, she had a total hysterectomy at 23, seizures, multiple knee operations for cysts. We drank the water for nine years; we fixed our children’s bottles with this water. All of them have health problems.”

Mort said she thought public-health professionals had been in touch, but Dot Rice, whose well was also capped in 1999, said she hadn’t heard from any public doctors until last week.

“We’ve got staff that can talk to your physicians,” said Dr. Doug Campbell, who heads the state agency’s Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch.

“Great — what about my medical bills?” asked Robinson.

“Well, we cannot offer that,” responded Campbell.

“CTS, the EPA, someone should have to pay for it,” she shot back. “We can’t afford all these expensive tests.”

Resident Aaron Penland cited multiple cases of cancer and other medical problems in his family.

“I’ve watched family members die from cancer, from tumors; you can’t tell me it’s not related,” he said, terming the cancer assessment “a load of crap” and brandishing a sign declaring “CTS paid for this health assessment.” Some of the test samples were collected by a firm hired by the company as part of an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency.

“We’ve never even talked to anyone from CTS,” Mort replied, noting that HHS had verified all the results and used chemical samples from several different agencies.

Resident Mike Grupy said: “It appears the strategy is just to monitor this and see where it goes. What I don’t see on here is a recommendation that says, ‘Let’s get rid of the toxic chemicals.’ Why isn’t that in here?”

“We haven’t identified an imminent hazard,” said Mort as the room burst into laughter. “We’ve reviewed past and current contaminant information; we’ve identified people exposed to it who have experienced harm.”

The EPA and the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources are responsible for cleanup, Mort clarified later. “You need to take your concerns to them,” she said, provoking shouts of “They don’t listen!”X David Forbes can be reached at dforbes@mountainx. com or at 251-1333, ext. 137.

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What the study says

On Jan. 19, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a study that’s been long sought by local activists and county officials: an assessment of the public-health impacts of the contamination linked to the former CTS of Asheville site on Mills Gap Road. As recently as this fall, toxic chemicals once used at the plant were found in the ground water on site, in nearby streams and in nearby residential wells (see “The Green Scene: The Low-down Slowdown on CTS,” Dec. 16, 2009, Xpress).

Here are a few highlights of the study: • “Cancer rates for the population living in a 1-mile radius around the CTS property were not elevated,” the study concludes, though it also points out, “The cancer evaluation is limited by the small population size of the study area and availability of cancer records” and other factors.

• However, among residents within the study area, there were 64 reported cases of cancer and other health problems that Eco Calendar for January 27 - February 4, 2010 ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. Located at 121 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville.

Info: 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org.

• 4th THURSDAYS, Noon-1:30pm - Board meeting.

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• TU (2/2), 7pm - “Landslides, Mudslides and the History of the Blue Ridge Mountains.” Learn from experts from the USGS about geography, landslide mapping and issues with steep slope development. At the Hendersonville Public Library.

WNC Alliance Members of the WNC Alliance and the public are invited to be agents of change for the environment. Info: 258-8737 or www.wnca.org.

might be related to TCE. And those residents who drank contaminated well water and/or breathed toxic vapors for as much as 11 years “could have been harmed” and “should have their health periodically checked.”

• Lead and chromium were found in monitoring wells on the 9-acre site and in two monitoring wells to the east of the old plant site. Lead was detected at concentrations as high as 71 parts per billion — more than three times the maximum level allowed.

“Blood levels in children [of] less than 10 ppb can result in decreased cognitive function, developmental delays and behavior problems.”

• Access to streams east of the site known to be contaminated should be restricted, particularly for children.

• In addition to identifying “all users of private drinking-water wells within the flow path” of contamination, monitoring for volatile organic compounds such as trichloroethylene should be continued, and “an alternative drinking-water source “ should be provided for those users.

• 1st MONDAYS, 5pm - Meeting for Ashe, Avery and Watauga members and the public. Be agents of change for the Watauga River Watershed. Info: 963-8682.

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Admission: $8/$6 Asheville City residents/$4 kids. Info: 298-5600 or www.wildwnc.org.

• TU (2/2), 3pm - Groundhog Day. See Nibbles as she predicts how winter will end. Hosted by Bob Caldwell, with a special presentation by naturalist Carlton Burke.

Refreshments provided. Info: 298-5600, ext. 308 or friends@wildwnc.org.

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consciousparty Helping Haiti from here WNC-based groups, churches, businesses, artists and other individuals are responding to the Haitian earthquake disaster with a multitude of fundraising efforts. Check in at www.mountainx. com for up-to-date Haiti benefit news; here are the events and initiatives we’d learned about as of press time.

Ongoing: Faith-based Asheville nonprofit Mission Manna conducts malnutrition-abatement work and sends medical teams to Haiti each year. At present, one of its Brevard-based doctors is seeking to join a team headed to help with the earthquake crisis. For more information or to donate, visit www.missionmanna.org.

Jan. 30: Two downtown-Asheville venues will co-host benefit shows — Emerald Lounge (2 p.m. to 2 a.m.) and ED Boudreaux’s (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.).

Bands include Asheville Horns, Vertigo Jazz Project, Emaryle, Trainwreks, Big Money Band, Bacchus Jukebox, Ethos and more. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased in advance at Hotel Indigo (151 Haywood St.). All proceeds benefit Planting Peace, a nonprofit that does aid work in Haiti.

Faith-based relief group Hearts With Hands is accepting items in addition to monetary donations that are specifically for Haitian-relief efforts. Items needed include beans, rice, bottled water, baby food, baby formula, camping supplies, picnic supplies, etc. Donations can be dropped off at local locations including the Center Court at Biltmore Square Mall, WNC-area Dollar Tree Stores, Kmart at 1830 Hendersonville Road, Enon Baptist Church in Marshall, and the Health Adventure in downtown Asheville. Call 667-1912 or visit www. heartwithhands.org for more information.

Jan. 31: Privai Academy (at 6 Roberts Road, off of Sweeten Creek Road) hosts a Massage for Haiti benefit from noon to 4 p.m. Volunteer massage therapists, estheticians and reiki practitioners will provide services for $1 per minute of treatment. In addition, Privai is hosting a raffle of local goods and services ($1 tickets available now at Privai), and Massage Warehouse will donate onsite chair massages. All proceeds will benefit Doctors Without Borders’ work in Haiti. Another donation option is a fund set up for Partners in Health; to give to that effort, visit www.pih.org and enter “Massage for Haiti” and Privai’s zip code: 28803. Note: Privai is taking advance reservations for the treatments; call 277-3883 to make an appointment.

Feb. 1: Several Asheville-area salons will stage a “cut-a-thon,” donating all proceeds to Haiti relief programs. At press time, they included Wildflower Studio, L’Eau De Vie, Salon Dragonfly, Water Lily Salon, Adorn Salon and Boutique, Natural Impressions Salon and Evolutions Salon. Visit www.wildflowerstudioasheville.com for updates on participating cutteries and the aid groups their proceeds will go to.

Feb. 4: Bruisin’ Ales in Asheville (at 66 Broadway) will host a four-flight beer tasting and raffle to benefit the Haiti work of Asheville-based nonprofit Mission MANNA, from 5 to 7 p.m. The tasting costs $5, and is co-sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company. There will also be a raffle for Haitian beer and other goods. Call 252-8999 for more information.

Feb. 6 and 7: White Horse Black Mountain stages a sizable, two-day musical fundraiser, “Help Haiti Heal,” on Feb. 6 and 7. More than a dozen musicians and bands will perform, including David Holt, Katt Williams and Skinny Legs and All. For details, visit www.helphaitihealbenefit.com. Cosponsored by Mountain Xpress.

REI of Asheville and Park Ridge Hospital are collecting sleeping mats for those left homeless by the earthquake. The hospital is asking for community members to help collect 2,000 yoga and sleeping pads, which hospital staff will deliver, along with medical supplies, to Haiti later this month. Drop off donations at the Park Ridge’s main registration desk or the REI store in Biltmore Park, which is offering a 10 percent discount on mats or pads purchased for the Haiti effort.

Carolina Cinemas, at 1640 Hendersonville Road in Asheville, says it will accept — and match — cash donations for the Salvation Army’s work in Haiti. Just donate at their location, whether or not you take in a movie. Now through March 7.

Grocery chain Harris Teeter is offering $1 and $5 donation cards at its stores through Jan. 31 to fund Haiti-relief efforts by the American Red Cross (the grocer also donated $25,000 to the ARC for this purpose). Local locations are 1378 Hendersonville Road in Asheville 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville.

Local musician Jonathan Ammons says he will donate all of his portion of the proceeds of sales of his album between now and Feb. 28 to the American Red Cross for relief in Haiti.

Freaks and Geeks Tattoo Sideshow has designed a Haitian-themed tattoo (pictured above) to raise funds for UNICEF’s efforts. The cost is $50 through the end of January, all of which will go to Haiti relief. The shop is located at 745 Haywood Road; call 254-4429 for more information.

— Jon Elliston

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Benefits Calendar for January 27 - February 4, 2010 Benefit for Hall Fletcher Elementary 4th Grade Trip • SA (1/30) - ED Boudreaux’s, 48 Biltmore Ave., will host a benefit for Hall Fletcher Elementary’s fourth grade trip to the Outer Banks. A raffle will be held that includes gift certificates from local businesses. Live music by The Jr.’s starting at 9pm and The Cropdusters starting at 11pm. No cover, but donations appreciated. Info: 989-6783.

ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. Located at 121 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville. Info: 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org.

• Through SA (2/6) - Heritage apple trees will be available for order. Maintain biodiversity while raising money for ECO’s environmental programs.

Trees must be picked up at the Hendersonville Visitor’s Center parking lot on Feb. 6th by noon.

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Located at 46 Wall St., downtown Asheville. Info: 252-5335.

• FR (1/29), 6-8pm - Estate sale and live silent auction featuring furniture and items from local artisans and businesses. All proceeds benefit an international service trip to Costa Rica and the Jubilee Compassion Fund. Plus, light hors d’oeuvres and music.

Haiti Relief Benefit • SA (1/30), 2pm-2am - Asheville Horns, Vertigo Jazz Project, Emaryle, Trainwrecks, Big Money Band, Ethos and more will perform at Emerald Lounge and ED Boudreaux’s to support Planting Peace and Being Able to Move Heaven & Earth for Haiti. $10. Info: www.plantingpeace.org. To volunteer: indahchi@gmail.com.

Massage and More for Haiti • SU (1/31), Noon-4pm - Fundraiser at Privai Academy, 6 Roberts Road, near the Fun Depot in Asheville. Massages and body work, Reiki and minifacials will be available for $1/min. Plus, a raffle for services and products. Proceeds will go to a charity

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• SA (1/30), 6-9pm - Open Doors Juried Art Auction at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center. Artists include Randy Shull, Benjamin Betsalel, Rebecca D’Angelo, Moni Hill and more. Plus, speakers, live Latin music, food, beer and wine. Purchase tickets

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Park Ridge Hospital Park Ridge Hospital is located in Fletcher and hosts a number of free events, including cholesterol screenings, vision screenings, PSA screenings, bone density checks for women, lectures, numerous support groups and a Kid Power program. Info: 687-3947 or www.parkridgehospital.org.

• SU (2/21), 2:30pm - The 18th Frostbite 5K Run, 1-mile fun run and community health fair, where free health screening will be provided. All proceeds from the 5K and fun run benefit the Kid Power Program, combating childhood obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. Info: 681-2162.

Sleep Tight Kids The nonprofit organization donates money or bedtime-related items for children, including clothing, toys and books to WNC families in need. Events are located at Studio Wed, 900 Hendersonville Road.

Info: 674-5300 or www.sleeptightkids.com.

• WE (1/27), 6-8pm - $5 Winesdays to benefit Sleep Tight at Asheville Wine Studio, 169 Charlotte St.

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Next weekend’s Super Bowl may mark the end of the NFL season, but it’s also the start of the year’s richest spectating period. February, usually a dud month for sports fans, is enlivened this time around by the Winter Olympics.

And the day after the Olympic torch is extinguished, March — better known as the month in which college basketball crowns a champion and spring training gets under way — begins.

Since all those athletic events call for beer and nachos and social viewing, Xpress set out to find the Asheville’s best sports bar.

Of the many local establishments that try to lure patrons with pitchers and big-screen TVs, we selected seven for consideration: The four sports bars that readers named tops in Xpress’ most recent “Best of WNC” poll and three dedicated sports bars that have opened since the Super Bowl was last played.

In good sports fashion, we applied a bracket strategy, pitting the bars against one another in four critical categories: Food, Beer, TVs and Ambiance. All of the brackets were randomly generated by the same program chess players and soccer moms use to stage tournaments.

Our job was to determine a winner in each matchup, determined by an anonymous visit to each establishment. You’ll find the critic’s notes below.

If there’s any sector that chain restaurants would be expected to dominate, it would be sports bars: Big money can buy better TVs, a wider range of pub grub and more draft beers.

But, as the results show, this contest belonged to the home team.

Asheville Ale House

(144 Biltmore Ave., 505-3550) Ambiance: For a sports bar, Asheville Ale House feels well organized: All of the TVs are the same size, and the tables are neatly spaced.

Beer: Seven draft beers, with the option of ordering beer by the boot. (The menu pledges that you get to keep the boot.)

Food: Good, solid fare.

TVs: 19.

Baylee’s Steakhouse and Sports

(1636 Hendersonville Road, 274-6640) Ambiance: Despite the high ceilings, Baylee’s still has a man-cave feel.

Beer: Baylee’s keeps just four beers on draft: Bud Light, Miller Light, Yuengling and — in a nod to Asheville’s Brew City status — Highland Gaelic.

Food: Much of the food didn’t pack the expected punch on the flavor front — even the “insane” level wings, served with a cautionary pitcher of water.

TVs: 24, and nearly half of them are projection screens.

Bier Garden

(46 Haywood St., 285-0002) Ambiance: Bier Garden’s downtown locale keeps the bar buzzing.

Beer: More than 100 bottled beers, and 29 wellselected microbrews on tap.

Food: While sometimes a mite sweet, Bier Garden’s food is reliably hearty.

TVs: 15 screens scattered around the bar.

Buffalo Wild Wings

(4 Tunnel Road, 251-7384) Ambiance: Even for a sports bar, B-Dub (as it’s known to its legions of Midwestern fans) can be noisy and a mite bit bright.

Beer: Buffalo has a lineup of two-dozen drafts, including French Broad and Green Man ales.

Food: Wings are touted as the thing at Buffalo, but they’re so thickly sauced that when I bit into one, a dollop of “wild” sauce went flying.

Probably the least satisfying eats of all seven contenders.

TVs: With 45 TVs artistically arranged, it can be hard to focus on a single screen.

Hickory Tavern

(30 Town Square Blvd., 684-0974) Ambiance: There’s something of an upscale air to Hickory Tavern, where folks seem more likely to drat than damn a bad call.

Beer: Sixteen beers on tap, including Guinness, Bass and Newcastle.

Food: Hickory’s menu is a bit ritzier than most, but the restaurant’s salads, steaks and woodfired pizzas suggest it knows what it’s doing.

TVs: 25 super-sharp Panasonics of varying sizes run the restaurant’s perimeter, with more screens in the bathrooms and on the patio.

Northside Bar & Grill

(853 Merrimon Ave., 254-2349) Ambiance: It’s a neighborhood joint. Period.

Beer: There’s no Coors or Miller Light on tap, but the 10 draft beers include Fat Tire and Sierra Nevada.

Food: Northside’s wings are the standouts, but everything I sampled gave bar food a good name.

TVs: The 20 TVs at Northside come in all different brands and sizes, creating an extrahomey feel.

Wild Wing Café

(161 Biltmore Avenue, 253-3066) Ambiance: A popular big-game destination, there’s almost always someone screaming at one screen or another.

Beer: Sixteen drafts, with Gaelic and Blowing Rock Ale as local reps.

Food: The signature wings are crispy and flavor-packed.

TVs: 30

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BLUE WATER SEAFOOD: One of Hendersonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular restaurants will open a storefront in Asheville this spring, offering fresh fish and seafood to diners and retail customers.

Blue Water Seafood will open alongside City Bakery on Charlotte Street in early April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a full-fledged fish market with fish, oysters, clams and everything,â&#x20AC;? confirms Tracy Griffin, who co-owns the operation with her husband David.

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Blue Water Seafood in Asheville will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day. Griffin says she hopes the market attracts many of the customers she acquired while running a tailgate stand at Reynolds Mountain last summer. Some of those Blue Water fansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; devotion was so fierce that the Griffins have delivered to their homes during the winter months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where my little girl goes to school, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ask me to bring clams when I pick her up,â&#x20AC;? Griffin says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a need.â&#x20AC;?

Blue Water Seafood will continue selling wholesale fish and seafood to Asheville restaurants and running its restaurant in Hendersonville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep everything the same in Hendersonville,â&#x20AC;? Griffin says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be a

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SUGAR MOMMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: A fixture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; albeit a nomadic one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of downtown Ashevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet scene recently shuttered its retail location, becoming a delivery-only service.

As a note pinned to the cookeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door (and Facebook wall) explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugar Mommaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs to downsize and will no longer have a retail storefront.â&#x20AC;? Sugar Mommaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cookies will continue to be available in restaurants around town; for more information, call 251-7277.

CURRAS NUEVO CUISINE: Curras Dom, the Woodfin restaurant whose imminent closure was reported in this column last month, has reinvented itself as the moreaffordable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and still open â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Curras Nuevo Cuisine.

According to a release, co-owners Marco and Amy Gracia collaborated with a team of customer-investors to save the restaurant by making it more appealing to diners on a budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal of the menu going forward,â&#x20AC;? chef Steward Lyon says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is to maintain our unique and creative approach to panMexican cuisine, but to add some new entrĂŠes in the $12 to $20 range.â&#x20AC;?

Those entrĂŠes include such rustic classics as tacos al pastor, pozole and enchilada suizas.

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MARTINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Proving that even pizza isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recession-proof, a two-year old east Asheville pizzeria recently closed.

Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza and Pasta in 2007 took over the space previously occupied by Little Venice, pitching itself as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home of the Square Pizza.â&#x20AC;? Calls made to the phone number listed on the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site were unanswered.

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By Anne Fitten Glenn Hendersonville residents rejoice: Appalachian Craft Brewery will move their production facility from Fletcher to Hendersonville and expand their operation to include a tasting room and music venue.

The exact location of the brewery will be finalized soon. Husband-and-wife team Andy and Kelly Cubbin predict they’ll be selling their beers from Hendersonville by mid-summer.

In the meantime, they’ll continue to sell beer on tap from area restaurants and bars.

In Asheville, try ACB’s beers at Carmel’s, The Bier Garden, Burgermeister’s, and Thirsty Monk South. The brewery has three regular styles: Copperhead Amber Ale, Black Bear Stout and Indian Pale Ale. Winter Warmer Beer Fest review: The third annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival made 850 people very happy last Saturday (and some of us — those with designated drivers — a little tipsy). The event featured all of the Western North Carolina microbreweries plus a number of other N.C. and Southeastern breweries. Although the ballroom at the Haywood Park Hotel was crowded, there were enough breweries so that tasting lines were a rarity.

Including food in the ticket price from The Lobster Trap was a great idea — although one of the longest lines of the day was for the oyster bar. Lobster Trap chef Tres Hundertmark didn’t succeed in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for oyster shucking, which he termed as “a bummer.” But we had the inspired sounds of Woody Wood and Brushfire Stankgrass to console us.

The only other downer of the day was the looooong bathroom lines. Only four toilets for 850 beer drinkers? Some of us snuck out to the hotel bathrooms, but other folks figured that out as well and … more lines ensued. If the event is held in the same venue next year, I’m going to rent a hotel room with a bunch of friends just for quick potty privileges.

Visit www.mountainx.com for a photo gallery from the beer fest plus a short video interview with the festival founder and organizer Mark Lyons.

F. Scott gets his own brew: In honor of the Inn’s most famous guest (so far), Highland Brewing has created a new beer for the

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Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa: a new brown ale called Great Gatsby Abbey Style Ale. “This beer is in the tanks and coming along nicely,” says Highland rep Steve “The Heat” Schwartz.

The Gatsby will debut at a special beer dinner on Friday, Feb. 5, in the GPI’s Horizons Dining Room. The four-course meal plus hors d’oeuvres — combining fine food and Highland Brewing Company’s beers — will cost $60 plus a 20-percent service charge and tax. Call 800-438-5800 to make reservations.

Great Gatsby Ale then will be available at retail outlets in 12-ounce bottles and on tap in the GPI’s Great Hall.

Flavor-infused yumminess: Every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m., Asheville Brewing Company breaks out Randall.

That would be the Randall beer filter — a device that infuses various flavors into beer. So far, ABPC co-owner Mike Rangel says his fave Randall-infused beer is the Ninja Porter with organic raspberries. I’m looking forward to their delicious ESB infused with Applewood-smoked bacon cooked up by 12 Bones Smokehouse. Yum. Here’s the sked of Randall “experiments” for the next few Thursdays: Feb. 4, Old School Pale Ale plus fire-roasted peppers; Feb. 11, Ninja Porter plus organic raspberries (Valentines Day); Feb. 18: Rocket Girl Lager plus fresh mangoes. Visit Randall at the Asheville Brewing Company location on Coxe Ave. X

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by Alli Marshall “I remember my dad buying a beard trimmer in 1990 and it came with a VHS tape on how to use it,” says Found Footage Festival’s co-creator Nick Prueher. There was a time when “everything came with a VHS tape. The format was so cheap to produce that you got all these weird, esoteric things that maybe should have never been committed to tape.”

Happily, that’s a boon for Prueher and co-host/co-curator Joe Pickett.

The two have been friends since sixth grade. When, as a high schooler, Prueher found a custodial training video at the McDonalds where he worked, he screened that “perfect storm of ridiculousness” for his buddy. “We share an appreciation for the ‘It’s so bad, it’s good, aesthetic,’” the video collector says.

The two friends not only watched the training tape over and over, but developed a sarcastic play-by-play spiel with which they’d regale classmates. Says Prueher, “Joe and I got to thinking, ‘If there are videos this stupid right under our noses, there’s got to be tons more out there, collecting dust at garage sales, thrift shops and break rooms, just waiting to be discovered.’”

So, they started keeping an eye out for discarded tapes which they’d compile into collections to amuse their friends. Fiveand-a-half years ago, the Found Footage Festival was born. Same idea, larger audience. And all of the material is still sourced from VHS — in this age of YouTube, Prueher and Pickett remain purists.

“VHS was the format that we grew up with, and when we started collecting that was mostly what we’d find,” Prueher says.

Even as he speaks to Xpress he’s scouring a thrift shop for new material. “At garage sales, that’s what people would get rid of.

They’d buy an exercise video and get sick of watching it all the time, so that was the first thing that would go to Goodwill.”

Exercise videos are in high rotation at the festival. The curators do post video clips on their Web site and on YouTube, but the real gems are saved for festival viewing.

Among that footage is an annual exercise video montage. (Online offerings include a minute or so from Jazz Warm-Up With Traci Lords, the 1990 tape made by the former porn star.)

Another feature in the live show: A montage of “all bad Saturday-morning cartoons from the ‘80s and ‘90s,” along with the Prueher-Pickett comedic narration. “We try to be somewhat like Anthropologists,

who: The Found Footage Festival what: A guided tour through salvaged and unintentionally comedic VHS tapes where: The Grey Eagle when: Sunday, Jan. 31 (8 p.m., $10. www.foundfootagefest.com)

The clip “Something Big” features an unnamed Below, curators Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett.

explaining where the [video] came from and to put it in context,” says Prueher.

Such as the “Hair Again” clip. Notes on the Found Footage Web site read, “More wig styling tips from consummate weirdo Donna Barratt Gilbert, who seems to be having a conversation with a little person who lives inside her head. Found by Billy Taylor in Tennessee.”

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day of your horrible minimum-wage job, but now it’s being projected in a movie theater or a rock club on a big screen and there are 300 other people there. We’re giving permission to laugh at it.”

Know what else is funny? Bikini-clad women with automatic rifles. “Our show last year featured a collection that we called ‘Babes,’” says Prueher, who seems immune to the absurdity at this point. “Apparently, if you put a half-naked woman in a video, someone will buy it no matter what. Nude bowling. Topless Macarena. It just makes you wonder why. Why.” The weird factor might be help the festival in an unexpected way: Prueher and Pickett can show the clips thanks to fair-use doctrine, and Prueher doubts the duo will be challenged. “I don’t feel like the people behind ‘How to Seduce Women through Hypnosis’ are going to come forward,” he points out.

It’s probably films like that one that lead the collector to reveal, “I wouldn’t wish it on anyone to sit and watch the unedited version of what we put ourselves through.”

But Prueher and Pickett’s works seems to bring more pleasure than pain. “We’ve developed a nostalgia for the VHS format.

All its analog clunky bad-tracking has a charm to it,” Prueher says. Plus, “There’s a feeling you get when you’ve watched a ton of bad footage and then you come across man belting out a New Wave song, top. something where you just can’t wait for the audience’s reaction.” photo courtesy found footage festival Help Prueher, Pickett and the future of bad footage: Bring your old VHS tapes to the Grey Eagle screening — the festival Of course, much of what makes the Found organizers are always looking for donaFootage Festival so funny is that the videos tions to their collection. are out of context. The dated outfits, bad “That’s our favorite thing in the world,” haircuts, corny subject matter and infomer- Prueher says. “It’s like Christmas morning.” cial-like presentation all lend themselves to X humor. According to Prueher, the footage — never intended to be funny — “has been Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ such a hit, unexpectedly. You’re taking a mountainx.com. training video you had to watch the first

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Shooting straight

Justin Townes Earle finds his own roots

by Dane Smith

who: Let’s go ahead and get the Justin Townes Earle, obligatory bio out of the way: with Dawn Landes Justin Townes Earle is the son where: of notorious country-rock bad The Grey Eagle boy Steve Earle, named for when: his father’s mentor, iconic Friday, Jan. 29 (9 p.m. $10/$12. cult songwriter Townes Van www.thegreyeagle.com) Zandt.

And while that makes for a good story, Earle’s music speaks for itself. Understated, sincere and timeless, his ultra-traditional arrangements meld the best of pre-war country, folk and blues. His rich baritone, complete with a charming southern drawl, was made for crooning. Listening to tracks like “They Killed John Henry,” it’s clear that wasting a voice like that on anything but singing would have been a crime.

Basically, they are songs that could have been written 60 years ago by Woody Guthrie or Hank Williams, a fact that Earle has no reservations about.

“You’re never really going to do anything new,” he says. “Or very few people do anything astounding and new, like, absolutely fresh. You’ve gotta work with the lines that have already been laid for you. It’s all about finding the roots. Some people are good at it, and some people aren’t.”

Earle is good at it. Really good at it. But his real talent, one could argue, is a knack for maintaining an authenticity that transcends generations.

Earle makes records that a teenage punk can sit down and enjoy alongside his baby-boomer parents and Grand Ole Opry-loving grandparents. No small feat for a 28-year-old who released his debut only three years ago. He believes its just a matter of being honest and shooting straight.

“I think honesty is a key in that,” he says. “I’ve never been afraid of going completely bare-bones. There are a lot of people out there who are really great songwriters, but you can tell that they don’t have a whole lot of experience in what they are writing about. They just know how to put a story together. I put myself through a lot of hell in my younger years to gather a lot of experiences so I could write about it. You can tell the difference.

“I don’t write anything I don’t know,” he continues. “and I don’t use words that I wouldn’t use in conversation. I think that that’s really important. That’s why everybody loves Springsteen so much. Spingsteen never worked on a Jersey road crew, but he can write a song that a guy who’s worked on a Jersey road crew his entire life will just break down and cry over. It’s something he grew up around, and he’s telling the story very honestly.”

While Earle might be a relative unknown compared to The Boss, he’s been something of a sensation since the release of his debut The Good Life, and, not surprisingly, his star has continued to rise since the release of Midnight at the Movies last March. In addition to winning Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Awards in September and garnering nominations for Americana Artist of the Year and Video of the Year at the Nashville Music Awards, Midnight was the eighth highest-selling county album of the year on Amazon. His style was even featured in an issue of GQ. All the attention and success, while welcome, was a bit of a shock.

“I didn’t expect it at all,” Earle says. “And then when Midnight came out we got double the response of Good Life. And we definitely didn’t expect that.

We actually expected a little bit of a revolt. We’re very lucky and blessed that its just kind of taken hold pretty quick.

“And especially in this f--king climate right now,” he says, referring to the struggling music industry. “She ain’t what she used to be. I got a few years of operating inside the old guard where you’d get a publishing deal and they’d be like, ‘We’re going to give you $700 a week. Come into the office and write songs.’ It doesn’t work like that anymore. There’s no draws going out. Record labels ain’t got no money, and what they do have, they’re sure as shit not going to give to you. It’s very much back to a blue collar, working-man’s world again. It’s the people who tour and tour hard who make a splash these days. That’s the only way to get it out there.”

On the road: “It’s the people who tour and tour hard who make a splash these days,” says Earle. “That’s the only way to get it out there.” photo by joshua black wilkins

Spending a majority of his time on the road, including two trips across Australia in two years, Earle is certainly getting it out there. But he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve always had what I refer to as ‘motion sickness,’” he says, “I have to keep moving or I get sick.”

The same rambling spirit applies to his live show, which Earle says are as varied as his musical influences. No set lists, no structure, no rules. And while that can be frustrating for new band members, it leaves room to custom-fit the performance to the crowd.

“I like to be able to just kinda go wherever I want,” says Earle. “Typically, the people who play with me will know what to play next by things I say and stories that I tell. When people start playing with me, it makes them very uncomfortable for the first couple weeks until they start getting the cues down, but then it all starts working.

“There’s some nights where I can get away with doing more ballads, and some nights where I can’t do any, really. You just gotta go with the crowd and see what they want and how they want it done. Because frankly, tickets are getting expensive and they’re the ones paying for them.” X Dane Smith can be reached at rocknrolldane@gmail.com.

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Audience participation

Is Monotonix’s music in danger of getting consumed by its live show?

by Saby Reyes-Kulkarni By now, anyone who’s been to a Monotonix show — or has at least heard the lore — is familiar with the scene that ensues when the band hits the stage. For the Tel Aviv trio, now on its umpteenth visit to the states since 2006, “hitting the stage” is a bit of a misnomer (although the band eventually gets there), because Monotonix sets up right smack in the middle of the crowd.

And once the drum set goes up in flames and the first strains of Yonatan Gat’s guitar pierce the air, vocalist Ami Shalev goes airborne and the entire room erupts in melee of heaving bodies. Throughout the night, with full complicity from drummer Haggai Fershtman, all three members of the band (and several audience members) contribute on drums.

Meanwhile, Gat criss-crosses the crowd, his guitar neck clearing a path through the human thicket. Somehow, he manages not to botch his guitar lines, which sound something akin to what Jimi Hendrix might have sounded like had he played during classic rock’s late-‘70s golden era and tried to project the sonic persona of an athlete on steroids.

Attending a Monotonix show requires participation. Simply by being in the room, you will have to dodge hands, feet, instruments, hair (lots of it), flying beer, Shalev’s exposed ass cheeks, etc.

But while the band’s driving motivation has never been destruction — the whole affair always comes off as rather Full-body contact: Monotonix sets up in the crowd at the good-natured — after about 600-700 shows (Gat’s estimation), Sasquatch! Music Festival. photo by michael sulock Monotonix’s songs often get lost in the ruckus. Indeed, with-

out the music itself — a rousing blend of garage and classic rock — there is nothing to give purpose to this orgy of fullbody contact.

“Once,” says Gat, “we played Toronto and people destroyed everything after 15 minutes. So we just took everybody outside and did a drum party because there was nothing to play inside.”

Although Gat says that “it’s been getting better,” he also explains that the band doesn’t oppose this kind of mid-performance implosion.

“We go with it,” he says. “Obviously, we try to play as much as we can, but if that’s the atmosphere and everybody just wants to go crazy and the music kind of suffers from it, then that’s that. We can’t go against the atmosphere of the night or the room. We try to do our best to play the songs and make the music shine out, but sometimes it’s really hard. It gets so crazy that it’s hard to play a song from beginning to end.”

More alarmingly, after four years of gigging behind what basically amounts to an album and a half — a self-titled demo produced by underground legend Kramer (Urge Overkill, Butthole Surfers, Will Oldham), an EP re-recording of some of the same songs, and last year’s full-length, Where Were You When It Happened? (the latter two produced by Tim Green of the F--king Champs) — the band’s exhaustive touring schedule allows very little time to write new material.

Thankfully, Green pretty much nailed the crunch and density of the live experience on record with Where Were You When.

“We didn’t know Tim very well when we recorded the EP,” Gat explains, “but I think he wanted to provide a service then.

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The second time, we told him ‘do whatever you want.’ We played everything really loud.

I was playing three guitar cabinets without headphones. It was like the volume of the show.”

Of the album’s eight songs, however, certain numbers clearly sound as if they were worked out off the cuff, a strategy that may not necessarily pay off again as Monotonix prepares to enter the studio next week with infamous producer/provocateur and sonic purist Steve Albini (Nirvana, Jesus Lizard, PJ Harvey). And Gat says that the band is looking to be even more spontaneous with the writing this time.

“We’ve only got like a couple of songs. We don’t even know how many songs we’re going to record. We’re just going to go to the studio and see what happens,” Gat says. “With the second record, we tried to make the atmosphere really free, but we’re doing the same thing with the song writing now. I don’t feel like we have that much to prove to anybody.

It’s much more laid-back. The older songs were really structured, and we worked on them a lot, but now it’s about leaving things more open and having more fun with it.”

It’s likely the band will continue to incite joyful near-riots in every town it hits. A Monotonix show wouldn’t be fun if everyone sat quietly (although Shalev does occasionally direct the crowd to do just that), but when one sees the band several times, it becomes painfully clear that some people might not grasp the difference between audience participation and derailing the show.

Are the fans, rather than riding the wave of energy to the sublime climax that it could be, trying to compete with it or cause it to implode? Would the show coming to a screeching halt signifies some sort of accomplishment? At this point in Monotonix’s career, encouraging people to lose what few inhibitions they have left seems risky, but it’s too late to turn back.

And as the band prepares to work with its third innovative producer in a row, it would be a shame for the music to become an afterthought, or continue to get drowned out. And that’s just one dilemma.

“It’s kind of hard to find time to write,” says Gat. “We’re trying to write a record right now, but we keep getting offers to do tours.

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Broadcasting a feeling of musical unity Donna the Buffalo plays to the growing Herd

by Dane Smith Everyone has heard the expression “busy as a bee.” But how about “busy as a buffalo?”

Donna the Buffalo, that is.

For more than 20 years, Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have been among the hardest working musicians in the industry, touring relentlessly with their jammy blend of rock, bluegrass, Cajun, old-time, reggae and roots, releasing nine albums under the Donna the Buffalo namesake, starting their own roots-music festival — which is preparing to celebrate its 20th year — and releasing a solo album each. Nevins even spent the past summer touring with former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann’s BK3 and has another solo record in the works.

How do they stay sane?

“Well, one, you assume that we’ve achieved that,” says Puryear with a hearty laugh. “We’re not sane at all. But we’ve gotten pretty good at balancing it, keeping it together, as far as our home life and stuff. It’s really a good group and nice musical chemistry, so it’s still exciting, you know.

It’s really the excitement that keeps it happening.”

But Nevins admits to having difficulty maintaining a normal home life and “sacrificing domesticity” on occasion. Her loft, she says, is “completely insane” with “suitcases and everything thrown in a heap” on the floor.

Though it can be overwhelming, Nevins is quick to point out that connecting with fans and seeing them respond to the music is the big reward.

“You wouldn’t be able to sustain this lifestyle if it wasn’t for that,” she says. “Playing onstage and playing for our fans and having a great show is a very small portion of the time that we’re actually on tour. But it makes it all worth it, so that says a lot.”

And there is no mistaking the enthusiasm of Donna the Buffalo’s fans, affectionately referred to as “The Herd.” A traveling social network in the Doing what they love: Donna the Buffalo connects with fans. vein of Deadheads, the Herd has grown into an entity of its own, followphoto by john darwin kurc ing the band across the country, joining them on a week-long cruise to the Caribbean and even forming their own nonprofit, Side to Side Charities, which uses Donna the Buffalo shows to raise money for food banks, “It’s very, very cool to who: have these social scenes,” women’s shelters and a variety of other social assistance programs.

Donna the Buffalo Asheville has plenty of Herd members, perhaps in part because of the he says. “It’s part of the betwhat: band’s longtime local connections. Bassist Jay Sanders (formerly of Snake ter potential of what we can Original American dance music Oil Medicine Show, also of Acoustic Syndicate) calls Asheville home. be up to. If you had to look where: Dave McCracken, the keyboard player, has family ties to the area. And at the whole band experiThe Orange Peel drummer Vic Stafford is an Asheville native who’s collaborated on proj- ence and the music expewhen: ects with stephaniesid, The Goodies and Kat Williams; works frequently rience that we really are Thursday, Jan. 28 (9 p.m. $18/$20. with Collapseable Studios and Echo Mountain Studios, and calls local in love with, that’s pretty www.theorangepeel.net) producer Steven Heller (Upstream Productions) a mentor and co-collabo- much it. It’s this really cool feeling to be exciting the rator.

If you prefer to enjoy Donna the Buffalo from the comfort of your own better nature of what could be.” home though, that’s fine too, says Puryear.

“You don’t have to do anything to be in the Herd,” he points out. It might seem that two decades playing with the same band could get “Except just say that you are. You might not even have to do that. It’s stale, but both Puryear and Nevins are quick to debunk that theory. Partly not like a club you have to join or be in or out. You just have to enjoy the because of their ever-changing lineup and involvement with projects like the Finger Lakes Festival, but mainly, says Nevins, because they love music.

Then, once again releasing his booming chuckle, “I don’t even know if what they do.

“Wow, 21 years. That is a long time,” she begins, as though it were just you have to enjoy the music.”

But it’s easy for Puryear to be self-deprecating with such a devoted sinking in. “The bottom line is that we’ve never second guessed that this following. As the music industry has struggled to adapt to the changing is what we wanna do. We just love doing it so much. I’ve been playing landscape of the digital age, Donna the Buffalo has managed not only to music for so long, sometimes I wonder what I would do if I didn’t travel around and do this.” stay afloat, but to become a veritable musical institution.

In July, the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, which Puryear shares a similar sentiment, when asked whether he would the band founded in their hometown of Trumansburg, N.Y., will cel- have expected to be playing so long. ebrate two decades of “really high energy, positive, human experiences.” “Yeah,” he says without hesitation. “I was never thinking I was going They’ve even expanded the idea to include the Shakori Hills Grassroots to get a job with IBM or anything. This is what I was meant to do, really.

Festival, a twice-yearly event staged in Silk Hope, N.C. It’s an opportunity Fortunately, I discovered that fact early on in my life. I love it. So to keep for the band to “broadcast this feeling of musical unity that we always doing it is totally natural.” X have felt,” says Puryear, who describes Donna the Buffalo as “a band of Dane Smith can be reached at rocknrolldane@gmail.com. festival goers.”

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by Ursula Gullow

Hot art exhibits for a chilly season Redefining notions of the singular artist

mitment to promote drawing practices in the visual arts in our program,” says Tamie Beldue, assistant professor and the exhibit’ss coordinator. “We’re also hoping that the show will help demonstrate the continued significance of drawing through conventional and innovative methods to our students and to gallery patrons.”

Internationally recognized artist Deborah Rockman selected the drawings from nearly 600 submissions. It appears that she chose the work not only for its technical merit, but also for its subjects. Such as the drawing, “Snatched,” which depicts two cartoonishly rendered boy bunnies clutching the fur of a very realistically drawn rabbit. “I really am a social critic, and that’s what continues to shine through in my work,” Rockman said in a Jan. 15 lecture.

Be sure to allow yourself time to view this exhibit, as almost every piece is jaw droppingly amazing and you’ll want to examine their complex details. S.Tucker Cooke Gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.

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The drawings and paintings that comprise Lisa Nance’s solo show, Hanging Caverns and Plants, are the deconstructed forms, contours and characters for which Nance is known. Using thrift-store finds and re-salvaged materials, Nance challenges traditional forms of the painting by working over popular art reproductions or constructing frames out of cardboard boxes.

The paintings themselves are captivating examples of Nance’s expertise. A self portrait Nance painted a year ago has recently been imposed upon with large shapes of green. An old piece of wood bares a ghostly image of Nance’s grandmother, while hints of the original painted ornamentation are still present on the wood.

The artist asked three of her friends (Matt Schnable, Jaye Bartell and Ingrid Carson) to title each piece in the show. A small painting of an abstracted pink mass (Nance says it’s a rendering of her mouth retainer) has been given the titles “Retain and remember the R.S.D.,” “The Leaning Meat” and “Red Core.” By inviting her friends to participate in her show (she also used artwork by different people for her fliers) Nance expounds on the idea of collaborative art and redefines notions of the singular artist. At Push Skate Shop and Gallery, 25 Patton Ave. pushtoyproject.com. 225-5509.

Life is good at the cake shop

Jaw droppingly amazing drawings

Fifty drawings created by artists from all over the country hang on the walls of UNCA’s S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, forming the first-ever National Juried Drawing exhibition. The widely varied show demonstrates the numerous forms this low-tech art form can take — from photorealist renderings to more stylized approaches.

Most of the work is of the charcoal and graphite variety we commonly think of as drawings, but there are surprises, such as the piece composed entirely of rubber bands, and a small and an intricate paper cut.

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“Monk with Blue Angel,” charcoal (oil) on paper, by Justin Nostrala. From the inaugural National Juried Drawing Exhibition, on display at UNCA.

Loosely painted narratives in acrylic and ink speak to contemporary social conditions in this intimate show by Asheville newcomer, Severn Eaton. A soldier stands within an abstracted field of poppies in “Harvest,” while tiny helicopters buzz around a wasp nest in “Angry Wasps.”

This might sound a little bleak for a cake shop, but the subtle colors Eaton uses pop with bright touches of yellow, red and blue to make the paintings appear quite beautiful.

Even the painting of the deli worker holding a dead yellow bird is cheerful somehow, with its punchy blue counter and exaggerated credit card machine. A masked man bearing the familiar “Life is Good” logo on his black form is particularly hilarious. At Short Street Cakes, 225 Haywood Road. www.shortstreetcakes. com. 505-4822 X

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by Jake Frankel At a recent show at Club 828, A.D. (Akamai Drone) performed a set of arena-worthy electroindustrial art-rock that far outmatched the small crowd lucky enough to bear witness.

The brainchild of local musician/singer/producer extraordinaire Christian Imes (formerly a member of oddSTAR), the band has been operating under the local radar for a couple years now, but is poised to soon gain wider recognition with the release of its debut EP, Operator of Rage, and plans to tour the East Coast. Imes single-handedly wrote, performed and recorded all of the songs on the new disk, channeling influences like NIN and Tool to paint his own colorful and punishing industrial landscapes. At 828 he recruited Loren Hord (bass), Robzilla (guitar) and Dawn Storm (keyboards, live programming) to help bring the material to life.

They opened their set with the showing of a trailer video for the single, “Operator,” a sophisticated CGI production that, along with the group’s live rendition of the song, immediately provided a stark improvement in quality over the evening’s opening act, Dead Level Underground. Whereas the supporting band expressed angst by pummeling ears with generic guitar-driven metal and coarsely delivered scream-barks, A.D. engaged the imagination with dark yet navigable sonic terrain.

Sporting a Mohawk and white suit, Imes proved himself to be a natural performer. He charismatically filled the stage with the flair of his dramatic movements, which resonated well with the intense emotionality of his songs. On “No Use,” his singing evoked Perry Farrell, while later in the set the trancey and tribal dance groove of “Glass So Far” allowed him to manifest his inner Prince. Trent Reznor was an ever-present inspiration, especially on one of A.D.’s most defining tunes, “Inside of Me.” Robzilla’s playing shined throughout the night, sometimes calling to mind The Edge by building tension with subtle changes in his power cords’

A.D.’s Christian Imes brings his electroindustrial landscapes to life. tones and rhythms. Wearing black eye liner and leather pants, the guitarist was a dramatic entertainer who often made good use of his wireless amp by jumping down to the floor to shred amidst the crowd. Hord was rock solid on bass, his driving thumps completely locked into the programmed beats coming from Storm’s keys and laptops. Storm also provided nice high harmonies over Imes’ guttural screams.

During “I See You, ‘O,’” the ensemble was joined by local guest rapper Young T, who illuminated the subtle funk of the tune and helped prompt a short b-boy session among a couple members of the audience. The band ended the night with “Our Time,” an anthemic psychedelic rocker that, like the rest of the material they played, had the energy and potential to touch many more people than were on hand in the mostly empty room.

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“It’s like Helmet meets Primus meets Faith No More,” explains bassist Kyle “Cricket” Colclasure (of GFE) of his new project, Super Collider (pictured at right). “It’s in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll,” he says. “Aggressive, blood, sweat and tears.” In a land populated with indie and progressive rock, Super Collider photo by LAURA GRANT fills a void, Colclasure says. The group also features Josh Blake (Big Money Band), Patrick Thomas (Strut) and Mahira, a singer with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, who has “arguably one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll voices.” Catch the band at Mind Shape Fist’s CD-release show at the Rocket Club on Friday, Jan. 29. 10 p.m. therocketclub.net

Haitipalooza benefit

WNC has more ties to Haiti than one might think, and the community has been rallying to help the stricken country (watch for more details on a two-night benefit at White Horse Black Mountain in early February).

The Haitipalooza event features the big sounds of Asheville Horns, Vertigo Jazz Project, Eymarel, The Trainwreks (pictured), Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Big Money Band, Ethos, Open Windows and more, all on Saturday, Jan. 30. Pre-sale tickets are $10 (a huge entertainment bargain any way you look at it), available at Hotel Indigo, with proceeds going to Planting Peace, a group that’s been working with Haitian children since 2004. Shows are at Emerald Lounge (2 p.m. to 2 a.m.) and Ed Boudreaux’s (2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Skidoo will play an all-ages show). Info at plantingpeace.org, up-to-date lineup and details at ashevillehorns.com.

OpenDoors Art Auction

Renegade conceptual guitarist Shane Perlowin celebrates the release of his solo recording, The Vacancy in Every Verse, with an evening worthy of his large talent. And a little help from his friends. The show features music from the many projects Perlowin is involved with, from prog-jazz-noise trio Ahleuchatistas (drummer Ryan Oslance, bassist Joseph Burkett) to the sparse, electronic Doom Ribbons (with percussion wizard James Owen), to the backwardbending-jazz of Mind Vs. Target (Michael Libramento, Burkett) to his duo Lulo with Oslance. When Perlowin’s not doing all that, he’s starting his own record label (Open Letter Records), bringing world-class jazz musicians to town, touring Europe, teaching guitar lessons and playing with a number of other bands. Wednesday, Feb. 3. 9 p.m. $6. The Grey Eagle. shaneperlowin.com.

Johnson’s Crossroad

Hard working and hard rocking Americana/ roots outfit Johnson’s Crossroad is equally at home on stage or in the studio, as evidenced by last year’s rough-hewn-meets-fine-tuned album Blood in Black and White. The album (telling of the band’s style) moves between sweet waltzes and lonesome ballads with plenty of fiery banjo and mandolin picking.

On the heels of that record’s success, the band heads to MerleFest this spring; but not before a flurry of regional dates. Catch the group at Mo Daddy’s with country/folk artist Paul Edelman on Friday, Jan. 29, 9 p.m. $5/$10 with CD. 258-1550.

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PAINTING by BEN BETSALEl

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The first art auction and fundraiser for a new nonprofit reads like a who’s who of local artists: Randy Shull, Ben Betsalel, Kenn Kotara, Jeff Kinzel, Matt Jones, Werner Haker, Moni Hill, Richmond Smith, Rebecca D’Angelo, Gabriel Shaffer and Jonas Gerard, among others, have all contributed works to the show. Tickets to the event are $50 and include heavy appetizers, wine and beer, live music from Cabo Verde and keynote speakers Titcus Pettigrew and Dan Scannell.

Proceeds from the event will go to the new group’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty, by connecting local children with an active support network and providing higher education opportunities. Saturday, Jan. 30. YMI Cultural Center. Info at opendoorsasheville.org.

The Nova Echo

Talented and savvy, electro-pop group The Nova Echo has been busily winning favor among fans of the current Vampire craze in general and the Twilight Saga specifically (last fall they played the second EyeCon Twilight convention in Florida). But mere mortals, too, can appreciate the local band’s layered, cinematic sound, astral themed songs, hooky lyrics (check out their song “Satellite A1”) and synched projections. Worth noting: front man Caleb Hanks is the former bassist for Dawn of the Dude and currently plays mandolin with bluegrass band Buncombe Turnpike — though the Nova Echo is light years from either of those bands. They’ll be at Club 828 on Friday, Jan. 29 with Endeavor and I Was Totally Destroying It; a dance party follows. 9 p.m., $7. www.myspace.com/thenovaecho.

Club phone numbers are listed in Clubland in the (828) area code unless otherwise stated; more details at www. mountainx.com/clubland. Send your Smart Bet requests in to ae@mountainx.com for consideration by the Monday the week prior to publication.

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where to find the clubs â&#x20AC;˘ what is playing â&#x20AC;˘ listings for venues throughout Western North Carolina C l u bland r u les â&#x20AC;˘To qualify for a free listing, a venue must be predominately dedicated to the performing arts. Bookstores and cafĂŠs with regular open mics and musical events are also allowed. â&#x20AC;˘To limit confusion, events must be submitted by the venue owner or a representative of that venue. â&#x20AC;˘Events must be submitted in written form by e-mail (clubland@mountainx.com), fax, snail mail or hand-delivered to the Clubland Editor Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt at 2 Wall St., Room 209, Asheville, NC 28801.

Events submitted to other staff members are not assured of inclusion in Clubland. â&#x20AC;˘Clubs must hold at least TWO events per week to qualify for listing space. Any venue that is inactive in Clubland for one month will be removed. â&#x20AC;˘The Clubland Editor reserves the right to edit or exclude events or venues. â&#x20AC;˘Deadline is by noon on Monday for that Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication. This is a firm deadline.

Open mic

Haiti Benefit Show feat: Resounding Silence (metal, rock), Sought Out Stranger, Shadow Line & Still Vision

BoBo Gallery

Jack Topht with the Vegetables (Americana, grime) w/ Pilgrim Boiler Room

Serpent Garden (metal) w/ A Darker Shade of Scarlet & Shadow of the Destroyer Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Zone

Shag dance

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s Night, 10pm

Back Room

The Russ Wilson Band (swing)

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro

Westville Pub

Firestorm Cafe and Books

Jamminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Funky Max

DJ night

Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dueling Piano Bar

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Back Room

Old Time Jam, 6pm

Mo-Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill

Ralph Roddenbery (folk, rock) Nine Mile

Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae) Old Fairview Southern Kitchen

Bluegrass jam night, 7pm

Firestorm Cafe and Books

Rob & Cindy (jazz duo) w/ Paul Cataldo (Americana, country)

Beacon Pub

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter)

675 Merrimon Ave â&#x20AC;˘ Asheville, NC

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JE I;; J>?I M;;A½I CEL?;I J?C;I $3 Admission â&#x20AC;˘ Movie Line 254-1281

Delivery or Carry Out until 11pm â&#x20AC;˘ 254-5339

Join us at both locations for our

LUNCH BUFFET

saT. 1/30 sun.

1/31 Wed. 2/03

Thurs.

2/04 Fri. 2/05 saT. 2/06

255-4077

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Kate McNally (singer/songwriter)

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Hip-hop & DJ night Courtyard Gallery

with Dawn Landes 9pm

Asheville Wintergrass

hosted by Town Mountain 8pm

Found Footage Film Festival 8pm Shane Perlowin CD Release feat. Ahleuchatistas, Doom Ribbons & more 9pm

The Fiery Furnaces with Drug Rug 9pm

Shannon Whitworth with Barrett Smith 9pm

Holy Ghost Tent Revival 9pm

SaturDay, January 30

captain midnight Band WaterBed rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n roll

thurSDay, February 4 Free!

the Bros. marler gypsy-americana From athens

Live music w/ Sparrow

SaturDay, February 6

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Justin Townes Earle

Sol Driven Train with

Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter)

Boiler Room

Club 828

neo-roots Folk rock

Frankie Bones

Live music hosted by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Space Station Plazaâ&#x20AC;?

Open mic & jam

FiFty year Flood

Mark Miller (jazz, acoustic, rock)

BoBo Gallery

Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Zone

thurSDay, January 28 Free!

Emerald Lounge

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Rocket Club

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Infusions Lounge

Live music

Iron Horse Station

Open mic w/ Yorky

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Bluegrass Jam, 9:30pm

one leg up gypsy Jazz

- tueS. -

- WeD. -

Blues Jam Featuring the

Jamminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Westville All Stars hosted by Mars

with Funky Max

- Fri. -

Trivia Night with Prizes 9pm

Smoke-Free Pub â&#x20AC;˘ Pool & DartS

777 Haywood Road â&#x20AC;˘ 225-wPUB (9782)

7HITE (ORSE IS -OUNTAIN 8´S "EST -USIC 6ENUE OF

"LACK -OUNTAIN 3WANNANOA 6ALLEY ~ Thursday 1/28 ~

Great Blue ridGe talent Search for SinGerS â&#x20AC;˘ 7 pm no cover for audience â&#x20AC;˘ $10 for contestants

~ friday 1/29 ~

Sacred within:

MuSic froM the center richard ShulManâ&#x20AC;˘ 8pm â&#x20AC;˘ $10

~ Saturday 1/30 ~

Mac arnold

Plate full oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BlueS â&#x20AC;˘ 8pm â&#x20AC;˘ $10

~ Sunday 1/31 ~

SPortS on the MeGa Screen

12:30-8pm â&#x20AC;˘ Games & Good times â&#x20AC;˘ no cover

~ tuesday 2/2 ~

6:30 PM - celtic SeSSionS 8:30 PM - oPen Mike niGht with Parker Brooks â&#x20AC;˘ no cover

~ Saturday 2/6, 7pm ~ ~ Sunday 2/7, 2pm ~ helP haiti heal Benefit

M-F 11-3pm â&#x20AC;˘ Now open Sundays!

Pizza, salad, baked potatoes and more!

Asheville Brewing Company 77 Coxe Ave. Downtown Asheville

Mark Bumgarner (Americana, country)

Bobby Sullivan (blues, rock, standards)

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s night

Fri. 1/29

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

The Dark Shave (indie, rock) w/ Pavane & Galliard

Tolliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Irish Pub

Garage at Biltmore

Reed Waddle (singer/songwriter) & Caleb Hawley

Red Stag Grill

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super dance partyâ&#x20AC;? feat: Adam Strange & Crick Nice DJ

Carolina Music Band (Gypsy reels)

Non-stop rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

Handlebar

Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

Emerald Lounge

Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dueling Piano Bar

Dirk Quinn Band (jazz, funk, experimental)

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Zydeco dance & lessons

Jazz piano w/ Garnell Stuart

Bluegrass jam

Waynesville Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Hole

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Eleven on Grove

Decades Restaurant & Bar

Marc Keller (variety)

Spoken word, music & poetry night hosted

by Lyric Non-stop rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

Open mic w/ Jarrett Leone

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Thu., January 28

Frankie Bones

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Open mic

Mark Keller (singer/songwriter)

Chameleon Soul Food

Steve Whiteside, early Open mic Open jam

Good Stuff

Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille

Emerging Artist Showcase

Wed., January 27

Open Mic w/ David Bryan Tressaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Sonia Leigh (country) w/ Levi Lowrey

Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Town Pump

232-5800 www.thegreyeagle.com 185 Clingman Ave.

david holt, akira Satake, kat williams, Jesse Barry, Mariam Matossian and More! $15 for 1-day ticket, $25 for 2-day ticket

828-669-0816

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Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet To Go

Foosball Tourney on Tues. @ 7

Jenna Lindbo (singer/songwriter) Lobster Trap

Hank Bones Mela

Belly dancing Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Now You See Them (indie, folk, acoustic) w/ Wellhouse (roots, rock), Lyndsay Wojcik & Billy Sugarfix

kitchen open until late 3pm-2am everyday pinball, foosball & a kickass jukebox “It’s bigger than it looks!”

Still the old charm of Fred’s Speakeasy...

Just a whole new look!

504 Haywood Rd. West Asheville 828-255-1109

Spend an acoustic evening with

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Holly-Wood & Karl Knight SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

HVcXijb Hjaan (Carolina Bluegrass)

• Distinctive Pub Fare served thru 1:30am!

• Tuesday Dart League Coming SoonSign up now for Spring/Summer League • Wednesday: Not Your Average Karaoke (Voted #1 in WNC... Xpress Reader’s Poll) • Thursday: Open Mic - Come Strum with us & Your Host Jimbo

Old Fairview Southern Kitchen

Mark Keller (singer/songwriter) Orange Peel

Donna The Buffalo (Americana, folk, rock) Pisgah Brewing Company

If You Wannas (pop, rock) Purple Onion Cafe

Valorie Miller (singer/songwriter) Red Stag Grill

Anne Coombs (jazz, swing)

The Luxury Spirit w/ The Critters (bluegrass, folk) & The Real Local Singles (indie) Root Bar No. 1

Romancing the Devil (lyrical, Gothic, acoustic) Stockade Brew House

The Big Ivy Project (bluegrass, folk) Temptations Martini Bar

Dance party w/ DJ Steele

The 170 La Cantinetta

Dave Lagadi (smooth jazz)

“Urban Outfitters Grand Opening Afterparty” Town Pump

The Travelers Club

Westville Pub

Fifty Year Flood (roots, folk, rock)

Feed and Seed

Mark Bumgarner (Americana) Firestorm Cafe and Books

After Elvis (rock) Chameleon Soul Food

Ghost Mountain Rhythm and Blues (soul, blues) Club 828

The Nova Echo (electro, pop, alterantive) w/ I Was Totally Destroying It (powerpop) & Endeavour Craggie Brewing Company

Voodoo Wedding (indie, rock)

Decades Restaurant & Bar

“Sacred Within” piano performance by Richard Shulman Wild Wing Cafe

GoodSpeed (rock, power-pop, hardcore)

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm Handlebar

ZOSO (“ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute band”)

DJ night

WSNB (rock, soul) Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk)

Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar

Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm Chameleon Soul Food

The Agobi Project CD release party (electronica, drum & bass) Craggie Brewing Company

Highland Brewing Company

Big Daddy Love (Americana, bluegrass, folk)

Asheville Vaudeville (performance art, music, puppetry)

Holland’s Grille

Decades Restaurant & Bar

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Diana Wortham Theater

Infusions Lounge

Ed Boudreaux’s Bayou BBQ

Gypsy rock

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Southern Silk Duo (jazz, blues), 7:30-10:30pm Iron Horse Station

Jesse and Isobel (Americana) Jack Of The Wood Pub

Scrapomatic feat: Mike Mattison (vocalist of The Derek Trucks Band) Belly dancing w/ live music Live music by local artists Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

42nd Street Jazz Band

Asheville Lyric Opera “Don Pasquale” Benefit for Hall Fletcher feat: The Jr.’s & The Cropdusters (Americana) El Dorado Latin Grill

Live jazz

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Non-stop rock’n roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald Lounge

Haitian Relief Benefit feat: Asheville Horns, Ethos (rock, reggae, hip hop), Emyarel, Vertigo Jazz Project & more, 2pm-2am

Johnson Crossroad (Americana, acoustic, alternative) w/ Paul Edelman (blues, rock)

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

New French Bar Courtyard Cafe

Funny Business Comedy Club

Delbert McClinton (blues, rock) Pisgah Brewing Company

Chalwa (reggae)

Purple Onion Cafe

Fred Whisken (jazz pianist)

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues)

Boiler Room

White Horse

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Tumbleweed (grunge, indie)

Amissville (folk, acoustic)

Back Room

Justin Leon (stand-up comedy), 8pm & 10pm

Red Room at Temptations

BoBo Gallery

Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe

Funny Business Comedy Club

Chelsea Lynn La Bate (singer/songwriter) & Tommy Hunt

Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm

Bobby Sullivan (piano)

Athena’s Club

Woody Wood (rock, soul)

Orange Peel

Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Sat., January 30

Zuma Coffee

Acoustic Swing

Taylor Moor and the Bordeaux Brothers (blues)

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

“Great Blue Ridge Talent Search”

Back Room

Bros. Marler (Americana, indie, roots)

Evan Greer w/ friends (folk)

Spider + Octopus (folk, acoustic, tape) w/ Seawhistle

White Horse

DJ night

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Upper Echelon Tour feat: Myka 9 (“freestyle fellowship”), Charlie Chan, Propaganda & DJ Halo

Lobster Trap

Athena’s Club

Raffle includes gifts from the following local businesses: Biowheels, Pomodoro’s, French Broad Brewery, Highland Brewery, Lola Salon, Malaprop’s, Carmen! Carmen!

Salon, Pisgah Brewery, The Lobster Trap, Barley’s, Asheville Yoga Center, and more!!

Emerald Lounge

Watershed

Fri., January 29

Raffle tickets: 2/$5, 5/$10

Salsa & Mambo Dancing, 10pm-2am Dance Lessons, 10:30pm

Jerusalem Garden

Thursday night bluegrass jam

Music starts at 9 pm/ 21 and older

Eleven on Grove

Aaron LaFalce (acoustic guitar, singer/songwriter) Seth Lee (singer/songwriter) performs a farewell show feat: Chester Face, Atkins Riot & The Drinkers Union

48 Biltmore Avenue • 296-0100

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Non-stop rock’n roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Vincenzo’s Bistro

January 30th • Ed Boudreaux’s

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Rocket Club

Peggy Ratusz and Friends (blues)

Free Live music by: The Jr.‘s & The Cropdusters

Town Pump

Asheville Lyric Opera “Don Pasquale”

Kemistry (Southern rock, covers)

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

A benefit for Hall Fletcher 4th grade field trip to the Outer Banks

Live music w/ singer-songwriters

Diana Wortham Theater

Justin Townes Earle (folk, acoustic, country) w/ Dawn Landes

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

The Hookah Bar

Mon - Sat 4:30pm - 2am • 828.281.0920 122 College St., Downtown (below Fiore’s Restaurant)

Rotating jazz bands

DJ Drea

Red Stag Grill Rocket Club

Mind Shape Fist w/ Ironside (metal) & Supercollider

Brushfire Stankgrass

Justin Leon (stand-up comedy), 8pm & 10pm Garage at Biltmore

Full Moon Party feat: Simha Flame, DJ Olaf, DJ Medisin, DJ Jared, DJ Cinder, DJ Puskara, DJ Puyite, DJ Naiad & Daiad Good Stuff

Utah Green (lyrical, roots) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

“Asheville Wintergrass” hosted by Town Mountain and feat: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper w/ Danny Paisley & Southern Grass Grove Park Inn Great Hall

“All That Jazz Weekend” feat: David Sanborn (saxophonist) w/ Phil Ramone & Joss Stone Handlebar

Root Bar No. 1

CB Radio (acoustic, folk, country)

Antiseen (punk, rock) w/ Insidious Demise & S.M.I.

Stella Blue

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Opus Grey (rock) w/ tHE POLES (rock) & Borgota Straightaway Café

Will Straughan (visual, surf, freestyle) Tallgary’s College Street Pub

Westsound (R&B)

The Hookah Bar

“Mustache/dance party” Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Infusions Lounge

Live music

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Russ Wilson & His Mighty Mighty Men (swing) Jerusalem Garden

Belly dancing w/ live music Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Brooke Clover (Americana, roots, folk-rock)

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Complete clubland directory: www.mountainx.com/clubland. Questions or errors? E-mail (clubland@mountainx.com).

The 170 La Cantinetta 687-8170 Asheville Ale House 505-3550 Asheville Civic Center & Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 259-5544 Athena’s Club 252-2456 The Back Room 697-6828 Barley’s Tap Room 255-0504 Beacon Pub 686-5943 The Blackbird 669-5556 Blue Mountain Pizza 658-8777 BoBo Gallery 254-3426 Bosco’s Sports Zone 684-1024 Broadway’s 285-0400 Cancun Mexican Grill 505-3951 Club 828 252-2001 Club Hairspray 258-2027 Courtyard Gallery 273-3332 Craggie Brewing Company 254-0360 Curras Dom 253-2111 Decades Restaurant & Bar 254-0555 Desoto Lounge 986-4828

Diana Wortham Theater 257-4530 Dock’s Restaurant 883-4447 The Dripolator 398-0209 Ed Boudreaux’s Bayou BBQ 296-0100 Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar 252-2711 El Dorado Latin Grill 689-9704 Eleven on Grove 505-1612 Emerald Lounge 232- 4372 Feed & Seed + Jamas Acoustic 216-3492 Firestorm Cafe 255-8115 Five Fifty Three 631-3810 Frankie Bones 274-7111 Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill 281-0920 French Broad Brewery Tasting Room 277-0222 Funny Business Comedy Club 318-8909 The Garage 505-2663 Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern 232-5800 Grove House Eleven on Grove 505-1612

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The Grove Park Inn 252-2711 Guadalupe Cafe 586-9877 The Handlebar (864) 233-6173 The Hangar 684-1213 Havana Restaurant 252-1611 Highland Brewing Company 299-3370 Holland’s Grille 298-8780 The Hookah Bar 252-1522 Infusions 665-2161 Iron Horse Station 622-0022 Laurey’s Catering 252-1500 The Lobster Trap 350-0505 Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill 253-8805 Magnolia’s Raw Bar 251-5211 Mela 225-8880 Mike’s Tavern 281-3096 Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill 258-1550 New French Bar Courtyard Cafe 225-6445 Never Blue 693-4646 Old Fairview Southern Kitchen 277-7117

O’Malley’s On Main 246-0898 The Orange Peel 225-5851 Panther’s Paw 696-0810 Pisgah Brewing Co. 669-0190 Purple Onion Cafe 749-1179 Rankin Vault 254-4993 Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel 505-2949 Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill 622-0001 Rocket Club 505-2494 Root Bar No.1 299-7597 Ruby’s BBQ Shack 299-3511 Scandals Nightclub 252-2838 Shovelhead Saloon 669-9541 Skyland Performing Arts Center 693-0087 Steak & Wine / Satchel’s Martini Bar 505-3362 Stella Blue 236-2424 The Still 683-5913 Stockade Brew House 645-1300 Straightaway Cafe 669-8856

Switzerland Cafe 765-5289 The Red Room at Temptations 252-0775 Tallgary’s College Street Pub 232-0809 Temptations Martini Bar 252-0775 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub 505-2129 TGI Friday’s 277-4080 Town Pump 669-4808 Tressa’s Downtown Jazz & Blues 254-7072 Vaso de Vino Wine Bar & Market 687-3838 Vincenzo’s Bistro 254-4698 The Watershed 669-0777 Waynesville Water’n Hole 456-4750 Wedge Brewery 505 2792 Westville Pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe 253-3066 Xcapades 258-9652

entertainment writers Thur., Jan. 28 If You Wannas 7pm Fri., Jan. 29 Chalwa 8pm Sun., Jan. 30 Jeff Sipe Trio 8pm

every Sunday on

Open 4 - 9pm Mon. - Wed. 2pm - until Thurs. - Sat.

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New French Bar Courtyard Cafe

Summertime Whiskey Band (funk, rock, alternative) w/ Funky Fiasco Nine Mile

Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae) Orange Peel

Matt Stillwell (singer/songwriter) Pisgah Brewing Company

Jeff Sipe Trio (jam)

Purple Onion Cafe

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Longlegs (soulful blues) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Sunday jazz jam Scandals Nightclub

Dance party w/ DJ Stratos & drag show

Live music w/ Tom Coppola (early) & Marc Keller (late)

The Hookah Bar

Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe

Luberecki-Mougin (bluegrass)

Lorraine Conard (Americana, blues) Westville Pub

Capt. Midnight Band (rock ‘n’ roll)

Belly dance showcase w/ live bands Town Pump

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Johnny Blackwell (variety, covers)

Mon., February 1

The Smokey Joe Show (Americana, blues, country)

White Horse

Red Room at Temptations

Wild Wing Cafe

Red Stag Grill

Sun., January 31

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy (fiddle duo)

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Athena’s Club

Live music

DJ night

Contra dance

Rocket Club

Barley’s Taproom

DJ SPY-V

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues)

Monotonix (jungle) w/ Soft Opening & Thee Birds Ov Paradise (psychedelic, glam, rock) Scandals Nightclub

Dance party w/ DJ Stratos & drag show Stella Blue

Scott Miller (solo, acoustic show) Stockade Brew House

Open mic

Straightaway Café

Peggy Ratusz (blues, jazz, soul) Tallgary’s College Street Pub

TSY (rock)

The Hookah Bar

“Temple of Shroom” feat: Cleofus vs. d:raf, Alex Falk & EP3 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Live music w/ singer-songwriters Town Pump

Bluestopia Highway (blues, R&B)

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues (blues) The Super Dave Project (rock, other)

The Consultants of Swing (jazz) Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

John Cook (acoustic)

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Shag dance & lessons

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Cindy and Rob (jazz duo) Garage at Biltmore

Haiti Benefit Show

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Found Footage Film Festival (footage from videos that were found at garage sales and thrift stores) Jack Of The Wood Pub

Irish session, 5pm Tom Waits time, late Lobster Trap

Chris Rhodes

Rocket Club

Club 828

Metal Monday feat: guest artists Diana Wortham Theater

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bob Zullo (guitar), 630-10:30pm Hangar

Open mic night w/ Aaron LaFalce Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Funknastics (funk)

Old Fairview Southern Kitchen

Thanks Asheville!

The 2010 Hot Chocolate 10k (and Kids 1k Hill Climb) Was a Great Success!

The Oxymorons (improv comedy) Rocket Club

Asheville Jazz Orchestra (swing, jazz) Temptations Martini Bar

Open mic w/ Pierce Edens Town Pump

The Dude Abides (hardcore, tropical)

Please Support All of Our Wonderful Sponsors!

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller & Company (variety)

Tue., February 2 Back Room

Miriam Allen (singer/songwriter, roots, fusion)

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Beacon Pub

Watershed

Diana Wortham Theater

Westville Pub

Live music w/ Robert Greer

Open mic

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy (fiddle duo)

Blues Jam w/ Mars Fariss

Eleven on Grove

Irish session, 6:30pm Open mike w/ Parker Brooks, 8:30pm

White Horse

Swing & Tango lessons and dance Emerald Lounge

Wild Wing Cafe

Tuesday Night Funk Jam Feed and Seed

Turn Pike Trio (bluegrass) w/ Elk Mountain Cloggers

Firestorm Cafe and Books

Wed., February 3

Will Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain Jam Open mic

Back Room

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Tony Campbell (bluegrass) Open mic Beacon Pub

Female singer/songwriters in the round feat: abrina, Rachel Pearl, Treva Bloomquist & Valorie Miller Laureyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering and Gourmet To Go

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Paul Cataldo (Americana, country) Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Zone

Shag dance

Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s Night, 10pm

Old-time jam Geoff Weeks

Spoken word, music & poetry night hosted by Lyric

Mo-Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill

Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dueling Piano Bar

Clem Watkins (â&#x20AC;&#x153;acoustic jambalayaâ&#x20AC;?)

Non-stop rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

Old Fairview Southern Kitchen

Temptations Martini Bar

Zydeco dance & lessons Frankie Bones

Aaron LaFalce (pop, rock, acoustic) TGI Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bummis (acoustic)

Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter) French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Carolina Music Band (Gypsy reels)

Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro

Marc Keller & Company (variety)

Good Stuff

Open mic

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ALL FEMALE SONGWRITER IN THE ROUND (8-10PM) FEATURING: SABRINA, RACHE PEARL, TREVA BLOOMQUIST & VALORIE MILLER FRIDAY 2/5

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Solo Residency - No cover!

January 28th Wellhouse January 29th Johnson Crossroad w/ Paul Edelman

January 30th Brooke Clover February 1st The Funknastics February 2nd Clem Watkins

Acoustic JAMbalaya - No cover!

February 3rd Ralph Roddenbery

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movie reviews and listings by ken hanke

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pickoftheweek The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call—New Orleans

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Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 The Men Who Stare at Goats (R) 10:00

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Avatar (PG-13) 12:00, 1:00, 3:30, 4:30, 7:15, 800 Daybreakers (R) 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 9:50 Dr. Wayne Dyer: Wishes Fulfilled (NR) 7:30 Thu Feb 4 only (Special Event pricing) Edge of Darkness (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:05, 9:50 Leap Year (PG) 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:40 (No 7:05 or 9:30 show Thu Feb 4) Legion (R) 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:30 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:00 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 Up in the Air (R) 1:30, 4:30, 7:05, 9:30 The Young Victoria (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45

Director: Werner Herzog Players: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Brad Dourif, Jennifer Coolidge, Alvin “Xzibit” Joiner Phantasmagorical Black Comedy/Thriller Rated R

The Story: A strung-out, painkilleraddicted policeman goes to extraordinary lengths — often illegal — to get the man responsible for a multiple murder, all the while watching his personal life spiral further and further out of control.

The Lowdown: Something strange — and wonderfully so — from the ever idiosyncratic Werner Herzog: a black comedy take on the film noir genre, built around the best performance from Nicolas Cage in years.

You’ll go a long way to find anything playing right now that’s as downright peculiar as Werner Herzog’s The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call — New Orelans. Let’s start with the fact that it’s called The Bad Lieutenant, which suggests that it’s somehow related to Abel Ferrara’s Bad Lieutenant (1992). Problem is the connection is fairly tenuous. Perhaps that’s the reason, since it somehow would fit the utter perversity of Herzog’s vision.

Nicolas Cage plays Terence McDonagh, the bad lieutenant of the title. When the film starts — the camera following a snake through the rising floodwaters of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina — he’s merely a sergeant and maybe not so bad. In fact, he somewhat foolishly — at the risk of his $55 Swiss cotton underpants — jumps into the water that threatens to engulf a prisoner, Chavez (Nick Gomez), who didn’t get evacuated in time. We don’t learn the fate of those underpants till much later in the film, but the rescue does result in a spinal injury (that often causes Terence to lurch about like a Richard III impersonator), a painkiller addiction and a promotion to lieutenant. Whether it’s the injury, the escalating drug habit, the increase in power, the decay and corruption that surrounds him or the combination of all these things that turns Terence “bad” is never directly addressed. For that matter, there’s some question as to just how bad Terence even is.

There’s no question that Terence operates outside the law — and indeed outside the dictates of anything resembling conventional morality. He abuses his power; he steals drugs from the evidence room; he’s perfectly capable of manufacturing evidence and brutalizing a suspect — or

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Alvin “Xzibit” Joiner and Nicolas Cage in Werner Herzog’s unrelentingly strange The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call -- New Orleans. even a possible witness. His girlfriend, Frankie (Eva Mendes), is a high-price hooker, but neither that, nor her equally extreme drug problem, bothers Terence much — as long as her customers pay up and don’t abuse her in any way. But then you look at the world he inhabits with its nonstop corruption and you look at his background — which includes an abusive alcoholic father (Tom Bower, Appaloosa) and the old man’s beer-sodden bimbo girlfriend (Jennifer Coolidge) — and Terence McDonagh starts to make a certain kind of twisted sense. He almost might be a slightly more admirable version of Orson Welles’ Hank Quinlan from Touch of Evil rethought for the 21st century.

The film’s central plot — which seems to go by the wayside part-way through, but only seems to — concerns the investigation of the ganglandexecution-style murder of an entire family. The crime is clearly linked to a drug lord known as “Big Fate” (Alvin “Xzibit” Joiner), but not only is the man seemingly untouchable, there’s not a living soul willing to testify against him. The question becomes how to get at him — a question compounded by Terence’s inability to stay out of trouble himself and simply deal with the myriad curveballs that come his way.

None of this touches on Cage’s performance, which is never less than fascinatingly over the

top. It doesn’t matter whether he’s terrorizing elderly women in a nursing home, hunting for not very innocent victims to abuse for the fun of it, scoring drugs or getting weirdly misty-eyed over his thwarted childhood dreams, Cage slides in and out of each move without missing a beat — and some of the beats Herzog wants him to hit are pretty extreme. We’re talking fantasies about iguanas (with lengthy iguana footage — credited to Herzog himself — set to “Release Me” on the sound track) and exhorting a gunman to shoot a dead man again. Why? “His soul is still dancing,” claims Terence — and with an iguana no less. It’s hallucinatory in a way we rarely see in movies.

And Cage and Herzog pull it off.

I can’t say a great deal more about the plot without spoiling things, but I will note that when I got to the film’s increasingly bizarre final scenes, I joked, “It’s a tale of virtue rewarded.” After I’d said that I started to wonder if that wasn’t exactly what The Bad Lieutenant actually is — in its own Herzogian manner. Then again, maybe that’s just me. Need I add, the film is not for every taste?

Probably not. For those who like their movies on the daring and strange side, this one’s a keeper.

Rated R for drug use and language throughout, some violence and sexuality. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Fine Arts Theatre.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG) 11:45, 2:00, 4:15 Avatar 3D (PG-13) 11:50, 3:00, 7:00, 10:15 The Book of Eli (R) 11:25, 2:05, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Edge of Darkness (R) 11:40, 2:15, 5:00. 7:35, 10:10 Extraordinary Measures (PG) 11:45. 2:20, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55 Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) 7:20, 9:40 The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (PG-13) 12:05, 3:40, 7:10, 10:00 (Sofa Cinema showing) Legion (R) 11:30. 1:55, 4:20. 7:45. 10:20 The Lovely Bones (PG-13) 3:45, 10:05 (Sofa Cinema showing) The Messenger (R) 11:35, 2:20, 4:55, 7:55, 10:35 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) 12:20, 7:15 (Sofa Cinema showing) A Single Man (R) 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30 Tooth Fairy (PG) 11:35, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Up in the Air (R) 12:00, 2:30, 5:10, 7:40, 10:25 (Sofa Cinema showing)

When in Rome (PG-13) 12:15, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:35 The Young Victoria (PG) 11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 7:25, 9:45 (Sofa Cinema showing)

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Avatar 2D (PG-13) 11:50 (Fri-Sun), 3:30, 7:10, 10:35 Book of Eli (R) 10:50 (Fri-Sun), 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15 Edge of Darkness (R) 10:35 (Fri-Sun), 1:25, 4:30, 7:35, 10:25 It’s Complicated (R) 10:45 (Fri-Sun), 1:50, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 Legion (R) 11:15 (Fri-Sun), 1:45, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00

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Up in the Air (R) Fri, Sun, Tue, Thu 4:00 Sat, Mon, Wed 1:00, 7:00 The Young Victoria (PG) Fri, Sun, Tue, Thu 1:00, 7:00 Sat, Mon, Wed 4:00

n Epic of Hendersonville (693-1146) n Fine Arts Theatre (232-1536)

The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call — New Orleans (R) 1:20, 7:20 Broken Embraces (R) 4:20, Late show Fri-Sat 9:50 A Single Man (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show Fri-Sat 9:20

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Nine (PG-13) 1:00 (Sat, Sun, Wed), 7:00 Up in the Air (R) 4:00

n Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298) n United Artists Beaucatcher (298-1234)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG) 1:50, 4:40, 8:00, 10:15 The Blind Side (PG-13) 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05 The Book of Eli (R) 1:10, 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Extraordinary Measures (PG) 1:30, 4:20, 7:40, 10:20 The Lovely Bones (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 Tooth Fairy (PG) 1:40, 4:10, 7:50, 10:10 When in Rome (PG-13) 2:00, 4:50, 7:30, 9:50

For some theaters movie listings were not available at press time. Please contact the theater or check mountainx.com for updated information.

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nowplaying Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel J

Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee, Justin Long (voice) Animated Rodent Musical/Adventure Everyone’s favorite singing chipmunks are back—whether you like it or not. This time, starting off at high school.

Manages to be both bottom-of-the-barrel and incredibly grating. This might be the first time I’ve watched a movie that’s completely made up of filler. Rated PG

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Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez Science Fiction In the future, an ex-Marine inflitrates the indigenous race on the planet Pandora, only to find their simple ways superior to those of civilization as he knows it. An undeniable effects and design extravaganza, Avatar is nonetheless a fairly basic story with a new paint job. Rated PG-13

The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call—New Orleans JJJJJ

Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Brad Dourif, Jennifer Coolidge, Alvin “Xzibit” Joiner Phantasmagorical Black Comedy/Thriller A strung-out, painkiller-addicted policeman goes to extraordinary lengths—often illegal—to get the man responsible for a multiple murder, all the while watching his personal life spiral further and further out of control. Something strange—and wonderfully so—from the ever idiosyncratic Werner Herzog: a black comedy take on the film noir genre, built around the best performance from Nicolas

Diego Velazquez Melodrama A father—with the help of an eccentric, curmudgeonly scientist—attempts to find a cure for his children’s rare disease. Predictable TV-styled melodrama vaguely gussied up for movie theaters, but nevertheless transparent. Rated PG

Fantastic Mr. Fox JJJJJ

(Voices) George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Michael Gambon Animated Comedy Bored with life as a respectable fox citizen, Mr. Fox reverts to a life of poultry thievery and outwitting local farmers. Witty, sophisticated comedy, splendid voice acting, brilliant animation and personal filmmaking combine to create perhaps the most pure fun to be had at the movies all year.

Rated PG

The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus JJJJJ

Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Tom Waits, Verne Troyer Mystery/Fantasy/Allegory Dr. Parnassus and his traveling imaginarium roam about London in quest of an audience and as part of a contest between Paranassus and the devil. A wildly imaginative and fantastic film from Terry Gilliam that ranks up there with his best work. Rated PG-13

It’s Complicated JJJ

Cage in years. Rated R

Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell Romantic Comedy A divorcée begins having an affair with her ex-husband, a man she hasn’t been married to for a decade. A professionally made film with a good central performance by Meryl Streep that’s still never good enough to overcome its inability to create likable, believable characters. Rated R

The Blind Side JJJJ

Leap Year JJJ

Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Ray McKinnon, Kathy Bates, Jae Head Fact-Based Uplifting Sports Drama Fact-based story of Michael Oher, a poor black kid adopted by an upscale white family. A manipulative, but effective, uplifting sports drama that benefits from a strong cast, but never escapes a sense of condescension and questionable messages. Rated PG-13

The Book of Eli JJJJJ

Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals Post-Apocalyptic Action A lone traveler wanders through the wastes of post-Apocalyptic America, carrying the only remaining Bible. A magnificently stylish, clever — and bloody — actioner pushed forward by its own ideas and sense of ambition. Rated R

Broken Embraces JJJJJ

Penelope Cruz, Lluis Homar, Blanca Portillo, Jose Luis Gomez, Tamar Novas, Ruben Ochandiano Almodovarian Noir Drama Pedro Almodóvar’s latest is a complex melodrama about filmmaking and forbidden love, about revenge, guilt and blackmail. A wildly entertaining and fascinatingly convoluted tale told by one of the modern masters of film. Rated R

Daybreakers JJJJ

Ethan Hawke, Claudia Karvan, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Michael Dorman Horror In the not-too-distant future, the world has become largely populated with vampires—and the blood supply is running out. A vampire movie that isn’t afraid to play as real horror, Daybreakers earns extra points for having something on its mind more than just horror. Rated R

Extraordinary Measures JJ

Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Meredith Droeger,

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Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, Noel O’Donovan, John Lithgow Romcom Remedial 101 A young woman pursues her boyfriend to Ireland to propose to him, but fate and a charming Irish pub owner intervene—with a lot of help from a by-the-numbers script. Stylish filmmaking and charismatic leads can’t keep this leaden and predictable movie from sinking pretty fast. Rated PG

Legion J

Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Charles S. Dutton, Dennis Quaid Apocalyptic Claptrap The end-time is upon us (again) and the fate of humanity depends on a fallen angel and a pregnant waitress. Rampant ho-hummery of the dubiously biblical kind that is rarely even relieved by unintentional amusement. Rated R

Sherlock Holmes JJJJJ

Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan Action/Mystery Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson pit their skills against a criminal mastermind who has apparently risen from the grave. One of the most enjoyable and beautifully crafted films of the year—and built around an interpretation of Holmes and Watson that’s more than a worthy addition to their cinematic predecessors. Rated PG-13

A Single Man JJJJJ

Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena Drama A college professor, unable to cope with the death of his lover, plans to kill himself at the end of the day. A stunning filmmaking debut from Tom Ford finds a perfect match with an inspired cast—Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult—to create a genuinely remarkable film. Not to be missed. Rated R

The Spy Next Door JJ

Jackie Chan, Amber Valetta, Magnus Scheving, Billy Ray Cyrus, George Lopez Family Action A Chinese spy — on loan to the CIA — must protect his girlfriend’s children from evil Russian criminals. Corny, cheesy family fare that’s not detestable, simply because of Jackie Chan. Rated PG

Tooth Fairy J

Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler Family/Fantasy A callow hockey tough guy is sentenced to magical tooth-fairy duty for crushing the dreams of little kids. Filled with hokey CGI and a grown man in fairy wings and tights, the movie is yet another foray into nauseating family cheesiness. Rated PG

The Twilight Saga: New Moon JJ

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Michael Sheen Teen Romance/Horror/Fantasy More teencentric romantic entanglements among the supernatural set and one whiny girl. It’s better made than the first one, but it may be even dumber in its attempt to go for the world’s record in moping teens. Rated PG-13

Up in the AiR JJJJJ

George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, J.K. Simmons, Melanie Lynskey Dramatic Comedy A man whose job is to fly around the country and fire people finds his way of life—and his perceptions of life—changing. Bitterly funny on the one hand and heartbreaking on the other, Up in the Air is a film of surprising depth and humanity. Rated R

The Lovely Bones JJJ

The Young Victoria JJJJJ

The Messenger JJJJ

Youth in Revolt JJJJ

Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci Fantasy Drama Film version of Alice Sebold’s popular novel about a murdered girl watching “down” on the world and hoping for justice. Solid production values and a strong cast keep this strangely muted thriller watchable, but not much more. Rated PG-13

Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone Drama A decorated Iraq war soldier finds himself assigned to the job of informing relatives of the deaths of their loved ones in the service. An often powerful drama about a side of war that is rarely explored except in passing. A tendency toward formula writing is overcome by strong performances and occasional scenes that play against expectations. Rated R

Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Thomas Kretschmann Romance/Biopic The story of Queen Victoria’s early years and her romance with Prince Albert. Much more entertaining, lively and human than the subject matter probably suggests, this lovely film benefits from literate writing, stylish direction and strong performances.

Rated PG

Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Buscemi, Fred Willard Quirky Teen Comedy A nerdy virgin—with the aid of an imaginary, daring alter ego—decides to awkwardly rebel against authority in an attempt to be reunited with his potential girfriend. A surprisingly funny, very quirky teen farce that’s clever enough to withstand the pitfalls of being a clichéd sex comedy and a starring vehicle for Michael Cera. The movie manages to go against expectations at every turn. Rated R

startingfriday THE BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL — NEW ORLEANS See review in “Cranky Hanke.”

EDGE OF DARKNESS

It’s supposed to be the comeback vehicle for Mel Gibson. It has a pretty high-power director in Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), who already dealt with the material once in its original incarnation as a BBC miniseries.

It also has a couple of impressive supporting players: Ray Winstone and Danny Huston.

The question then arises as to why Edge of Darkness hasn’t been screened for critics.

That’s a good and reasonable consideration.

The story line — detective father (Gibson) investigating the death of his daughter and uncovering all manner of cover-ups and conspiracies — seems solid enough for this type of movie, plus the film really has no mainstream competition this week, so what’s the problem? (R)

WHEN IN ROME

Can’t you envision the pitch for this thing?

“It’s like Three Coins in the Fountain.” This statement is followed by blank looks from movie execs who’ve never heard of that film. Undaunted, the screen scribe continues, “Only instead of throwing coins in the fountain, Kristen Bell takes coins out, causing the people who tossed them there in the first place to fall in love with her. Lots of laughs to be had.” Well, that sounds high-concept enough — and just maybe it’s the movie to turn Bell into a movie star rather than a TV star. Maybe. But then they saddle her with Josh Duhamel who can usually be counted on to cause moviegoers to seek other entertainment. This is then topped off by a thoroughly obnoxious trailer and no early reviews — if we exempt a studio shill (“I was lucky enough to catch an advance screening”) or two on the IMDb — a clear indication that not much is expected here. Nor should it be. (PG-13)

THE MESSENGER

See review in “Cranky Hanke.”

Extraordinary Measures JJ

Director: Tom Vaughan (What Happens in Vegas) Players: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Meredith Droeger, Diego Velazquez Melodrama

Rated PG

The Story: A father — with the help of an eccentric, curmudgeonly scientist — attempts to find a cure for his children’s rare disease.

The Lowdown: Predictable TV-styled melodrama vaguely gussied up for movie theaters, but nevertheless transparent.

That CBS Films has released Tom Vaughan’s Extraordinary Measures should tell you everything you need to know. Despite somewhat legitimate Hollywood talent on screen, the movie is nothing more than a tarted-up Movie of the Week. You know the type: an incurable, imminently fatal disease pops up, but thankfully, and inspirationally, the cast manages to find a cure and warm the hearts of the audience in between ShamWow commercials. It’s more of the same in the case of Extraordinary Measures.

Brendan Fraser plays John Crowley, a doting father with not one, but two kids (Meredith Droeger and Diego Vasquez) with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy that doesn’t give either much time to live. With time running out, John is forced to go after maverick scientist (because he wears blue jeans and listens to classic rock with the volume turned up high) Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford), who has a theoretical — yet unproven — cure for John’s kids. Heartstrings are tugged,

tear ducts are assaulted and no cliché goes unabused.

The movie goes nowhere you don’t expect.

Of course these kids aren’t going to die, and of course a miracle cure is going to be found while all the moneygrubbing suits and weaselly doctors are shown up. And at this stage of his career, of course Harrison Ford isn’t going to pass up the chance to shout every line possible. His “I already work around the clock!” line became a small-scale Internet sensation before the movie even came out, and the rest of the film is chock full of these same types of curmudgeonly outbursts. When Al Pacino does this kind of thing, it’s entertaining; when Ford tries to get all showy, it’s more like he’s hungover and there are these darned kids on his lawn. It’s Serious Acting 101, and since Ford’s never had the personality or charisma to pull this kind of thing off, the movie certainly isn’t better for it.

Fraser doesn’t weather the thin material any better, trying to blubber his way through being a heartbroken dad. He simply doesn’t have the gravitas to pull off the role. But it’s his and Ford’s attachment to the project that have kept the movie from being stuck behind re-runs of Home Improvement, and it shows.

That’s a pity, too, since in theaters there’s pretty much zero redeeming qualities when it comes to Extraordinary Measures’s formulaic, hoary melodrama; at least if it were on TV, you could change the channel — or look forward to the next ShamWow advertisement.

Rated PG for thematic material, language and a mild suggestive moment. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande 15, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.

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Director: Scott Stewart Players: Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Charles S. Dutton, Dennis Quaid Apocalyptic Claptrap Rated R

The Story: The end-time is upon us (again) and the fate of humanity depends on a fallen angel and a pregnant waitress.

The Lowdown: Rampant ho-hummery of the dubiously biblical kind that is rarely even relieved by unintentional amusement.

Whether or not you believe in your Bible stories, it would seem virtually impossible that you could take a story about God sending an army of angels to wipe out humanity and make it boring. Unfortunately, such an accomplishment was within the grasp of firsttime writer-director Scott Stewart and his coscreenwriter Peter Schink. And they grasped it firmly indeed and made Legion. I have no idea why.

Presumably, Messrs. Stewart and Schink are admirers of religion-based horror. After all, they borrowed their biblical title from William Peter Blatty’s Exorcist sequel novel Legion, which formed the basis for Blatty’s film Exorcist III (1990). They also borrowed from that film the idea of an old lady scurrying along the ceiling. Most of Legion’s premise, however, is cribbed from Gregory Widen’s 1995 film The Prophecy (not to be confused with the 1979 John Frankenheimer Prophecy about a slimy mutant bear, which has nothing to do with this). The problem is that The Prophecy benefited from Christopher Walken as a sarcastic Gabriel, and a much cleverer screenplay than anything Legion has to offer.

What we have here is a none-too-appetizing cross section of humanity facing the wrath of God while holed up in a diner called Paradise Falls on the edge of the Mojave Desert. Never mind that waterfalls and deserts are rarely related — the name is clever, see? Anyway, there’s a pregnant waitress, Charlie (TV actress Adrianne Palicki), who, it transpires, is about to give birth to some ill-defined savior. Why or how is never explained, but that’s what the angel Michael (Paul Bettany) — who

has hacked off his wings and decided to side with humankind — says, so it must be true.

God, it seems, is determined to keep this baby from being born. Why he can’t just smite Charlie is never addressed, nor is the reasoning behind the crafty old boy’s approach. He has a perfectly fine army of CGI angels, but rather than just send them to do the dirty work, God opts to have them possess the more susceptible members of humanity, making them lurch about like, well, like movie zombies. Unless God is interested in demographics and has been told by a focus group that zombies are a hot commodity, this makes very little sense, especially since the possessed are about as clever and useful as most movie zombies. Plainly speaking, you’d think the Supreme Being could do better, but then the movie would be about 10 minutes long. While that would be artistically desirable, it would be tough to market.

So the zombies lurch about, and our crosssection of humanity all prove or disgrace themselves according to the dictates of the horror-movie-cliché playbook. It’s supposed to be intense and exciting. Mostly, it’s just tedious. Oh, there are a few choice moments of juicy mayhem and a nice image or two of swirling angels (courtesy of Gustave Doré illustrations), but there’s not much to it in the end. There’s also the problem of the arrival of Michael’s nemesis, the angel Gabriel (Kevin Durand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), complete with wings and gladiator trimmings, making him look suspiciously like a refugee from a leather bar for persons with very specialized tastes in kink.

What is all this nonsense in the service of?

Well, without actually giving the whole game away, let’s just say God could have saved himself a lot of trouble — humanity a lot of misery and moviegoers 100 minutes of wasted time — if he’d only have taken the words to “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” to heart. But then God seems a little slow on the uptake in this movie — or maybe he just isn’t a Rolling Stones fan. Rated R for strong bloody violence and language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike Cinema 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Cinebarre, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande 15.

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Director: Richard Lester Players: Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlay, Michael York, Faye Dunaway, Spike Milligan Swashbuckling Comedy/Adventure Rated PG After the box-office fiasco of The Bed-Sitting Room (1969), Richard Lester wasn’t the most bankable of directors, so he dusted off a project he’d once thought of for a Beatles movie, The Three Musketeers, and made a spectacular comeback in 1973. Even without the Beatles, it proved to be his most popular film since Help! — and with good reason.

Classic Cinema From Around the World will present The Three Musketeers at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Courtyard Gallery, 9 Walnut St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 273-3332.

Titanic

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Director: Herbert Selpin Players: Sybille Schmitz, Hans Nielsen, Kirsten Heiberg, E.F. Fürbringer, Karl Schönböck Disaster Drama With Propaganda Trimmings Rated NR No, this isn’t James Cameron’s 1997 film, nor is it Jean Negulesco’s 1953 one. This is the 1943 German version of Titanic, an intriguing artifact of Nazi filmmaking that manages to suggest that all this could have been avoided had the powers that be only listened to the one — you guessed it — German officer on the ship. As filmmaking, it’s not much to get excited about, but as a curio, it’s something else again.

The Hendersonville Film Society will show Titanic at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

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The Messenger JJJJ

Director: Oren Moverman Players: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone Drama Rated R

The Story: A decorated Iraq war soldier finds himself assigned to the job of informing relatives of the deaths of their loved ones in the service.

The Lowdown: An often powerful drama about a side of war that is rarely explored except in passing. A tendency toward formula writing is overcome by strong performances and occasional scenes that play against expectations.

Oren Moverman’s The Messenger finally makes it to town this week. Overshadowed by Kathryn Bigelow’s war drama The Hurt Locker, this lowerkey home-front story has much going for it — not the least of which are the performances of its three leads: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton. I don’t know if it’s despite or because The Messenger resorts to a more formulaic approach in many respects — making it all the more startling when it goes off into unexpected territory — but I found the film more personally effective than Bigelow’s estimable, but overrated, Hurt Locker.

Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma) stars as Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery, a decorated war hero with a damaged leg and eye who is shipped stateside and given the less than glorious reward of working out his remaining three months in the service

by being assigned the task of visiting families to inform them that their son or daughter or husband or wife has been killed in action. It’s a grim job. If you have a close relative in the armed forces and see a couple of soldiers walking up to your front door, you likely have a pretty good idea of the news they’re bringing.

The only question for the message bearers is how the relatives will act, and that’s why there are very strict guidelines for just how this job is carried out. To this end, Will has been given a seasoned partner, Capt. Tony Stone (Harrelson).

Stone is a by-the-book no-nonsense kind of guy who wants to keep everything at arm’s length.

The problem is that he has issues of his own.

He’s a three-years-sober alcoholic with a chip on his shoulder for not being a war hero, a desire to envision himself as shallow and callous, and a burning, unspoken need for a friend.

Will, of course, is the immediate candidate for the friend position, and it isn’t as if Will himself couldn’t use a friend, especially since his fiancée, Kelly (Jena Malone, The Ruins), has moved on in his absence. Yes, this does push the film into the realm of the odd-couple buddy movie, but apart from an extended sequence late in the film that threatens to derail the story entirely, it’s handled with a believable humanity that raises it considerably above its formula underpinnings.

By virtue of its nature, the film is episodic, offering in most cases, the merest vignettes of the pair’s encounters with the relatives they visit in the course of their duties. The only tipoff we have that two of these encounters will turn into more rests in the fact that the movies have trained us to expect more when we find

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But even this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily a bad thing, especially in the case of Morton as the widow who plays against expectations at every turn. In fact, she may be the most intriguing character in the film. Her initial response to receiving the news of her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quiet acceptance that includes her acknowledging that this job must be very hard on the messengers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is unlike that of anyone else in the film. Her outburst at a pair of army recruiters in a shopping mall is also different from anything else in the movie. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only time that anyone expresses actual antiwar sentiment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it comes from the most unlikely source. What makes this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and her tentative stab at some kind of relationship with Will â&#x20AC;&#x201D; work is that it always skirts the expected, imbuing the film with a less predictable element than most of the scripting allows.

In the end The Messengers falls just a little outside the realm of greatness, but it has enough of the elements of greatness in it that it transcends most of its limitations to become the kind of drama that lingers in the mind in a way that slicker, more accomplished works very often do not. Rated R for language and some sexual content/ nudity. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14.

Tooth Fairy J

Director: Michael Lembeck (The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause) Players: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler Family/Fantasy Rated PG

The Story: A callow hockey tough guy is sentenced to magical tooth-fairy duty for crushing the dreams of little kids.

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The Lowdown: Filled with hokey CGI and a grown man in fairy wings and tights, the movie is yet another foray into nauseating family cheesiness.

Even with six writers, the director who made Connie and Carla (2004) and 67 episodes of Major Dad, and one former pro wrestler in a tutu â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michael Lembeckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tooth Fairy is nothing

more than a rehash of The Santa Clause (1994).

Not that this should come as any surprise, seeing how Lembeck is one of the parties to blame for the last two Santa Clause flicks. I find it more disappointing that the world doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear ready for Dwayne â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rockâ&#x20AC;? Johnson to transmogrify into the Easter Bunny.

Instead of a curmudgeonly Tim Allen being whisked away to the North Pole to be magically transformed into Santa Claus and thus learn the true meaning of Christmas, we get a curmudgeonly Johnson being whisked away to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fairylandâ&#x20AC;? (no subtext there, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure) to become a tooth fairy and learn the true meaning of dreams. Between the two movies, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wash. The only real difference is that The Rock ends up shirtless a lot more than Tim Allen. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a commentary on my desire to see The Rock topless, but more a general show of thanks that Allen usually keeps his clothes on in movies.

The humor mostly consists of the requisite Roquefort-riddled slapstick and more than a healthy dose of bad CGI. The real draw here, however, appears to be Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to see big muscle guys emasculated. At least, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we get, though I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really say I had the proper hysterical Pavlovian response to The Rock in powder blue leggings.

None of this is quite as teeth-grittingly obnoxious as Billy Crystalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mullet-sporting, bolo-tiewearing Borscht Belt shtick, or as unfortunate as Julie Andrews being anywhere near this thing. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re barely in this mess, since The Rock also plays a hockey goon, meaning the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main mode of uninspired filler is the kind of droning hockey action that makes you wish for a heavy dose of the Hanson Brothers.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think, however, that all of this is for naught. No, the film makes sure to shove down the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gullet its message of following oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams, because anything is possible. Even for a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; movie, this is pretty humdrum stuff, but Lembeck and the half-dozen grown men it took to come up with this have a point. Kids, yes, you should follow your dreams. At the very least, you could make a movie better than Tooth Fairy. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much. Rated PG for mild language, some rude humor and sports action. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande 15, United Artists Cinema 7.

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Mature landscaping and great garden areas. • Perfect for pets. Green built. 628-2695, 335-9675.

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26 N. LIBERTY STREET • CENTRALLY LOCATED Live/Work opportunity. Corner lot with off-street parking.

1918 built converted residence, now office with 1BR apartment on second floor w/separate entrance.

Commercial zoning. $525,000. Call Russ Towers, Lewis Real Estate (828) 274-2479. www.lewisrealestatenc.com COMMERCIAL FOR SALE • Downtown, old fashioned building w/character on busy 0.25 acre corner, reduced, $675,000.

• Downtown, Coxe Avenue newer building, ground-floor office/retail w/onsite parking, $349,000.

• Downtown, service station on 0.36 acres, corner of Grove and Patton, $675,000.

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LEXINGTON AVENUE Vanilla shell w/loads of character, hardwood floors, exposed beams, 3 bathrooms, large windows, $3,950/month. The Real Estate Center, (828) 2554663. www.recenter.com

2 GREAT LOCATIONS • HENDERSONVILLE ROAD • Hair Styling Salon, space for lease. 1300 sqft. • Restaurant space for lease. 1514 sqft.

(828) 691-0586.

444 HAYWOOD ROAD • WEST ASHEVILLE RETAIL Excellent, affordable location one block east of I-240. • Two storefronts remain: 1,550 sqft and 1,841 sqft. Off-street parking. $14/sqft plus utilities.

Call Russ Towers, Lewis Real Estate, (828) 274-2479. www.lewisrealestatenc.com ASHEVILLE • ALL POINTS Check out our inventory of commercial property starting at $595-$6000 monthly lease or $295K and up for sale.

Paula Cooper, The Real Estate Center, (828) 775-1485. www.recenter.com AVAILABLE LARGE OFFICE SPACE In Victorian-style wellness center. Prime location, downtown/North Asheville. Upstairs room with ornamental fireplace and large windows. About 14 feet by 24 feet. Other practitioners in the building include chiropractors, homeopath, naturopath, massage therapists, and psychologists.

Rent $625/month plus utilities. Please call (828) 251-0815 or email: healyourspine@aol.com BE ON BUSY TUNNEL ROAD! Anchor space to starter space available from 300 sqft to 3500 sqft. Great for Medical, Office or Studio use. Contact (828) 215-2865 for showings.

BUSY BUSINESS CORRIDOR Space available on Smokey Park Highway, approximately 700 sqft. Great visibility! $700/month. Call (828) 215-2865 for showings.

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE: For lease. Retail and office suites, 222 to 2,964 sqft. Very prominent locations. Call G/M Property Group, 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE For lease. Above City Bakery, Biltmore Avenue.

Approximately 775 sqft.

Natural light. Spacious. info@sycamorepartners.net DOWNTOWN Ground-floor retail w/courtyard on Lexington Avenue.

Approximately 2982 sqft, hardwood floors, newer building. $2000/month. The Real Estate Center, (828) 2554663. www.recenter.com

LEXINGTON LOFTS Renovated restaurant and retail spaces between 11002000 sqft on Lexington and Rankin Avenues w/competitive lease rates; ready for upfit mid-2010. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com LEXINGTON AVENUE Vanilla shell w/loads of character, hardwood floors, exposed beams, 3 bathrooms, large windows, $3,950/month. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE • Near downtown Asheville.

Suitable for meetings, parties, staged readings, rehearsals, classes, and more. $25/first hour. $10/each additional.

828.333.0598 for more information.

OFFICE SPACE • Near downtown in Wellness Collective incl. utilities. 117 sq.ft. $450/month. 169 sq.ft. perfect for massage and other body work. $440/month. Not available on Mondays.

(828)333-0598.

RIVER DISTRICT 6,000 sqft shell - artists; flexible uses.

Owner will upfit for Class A office. Call G/M Property Group, 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com WEST ASHEVILLE 2 commercial spaces with shared bath and separate entrances, can be rented separately or together. All utilities except internet included. On-site parking. 6 month lease. $400/$600 or rent both for $950/900 sqft.

(828) 225-6911. info asheville4seasonsrealty.com

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Rooms For Rent ARDEN - SOUTH ASHEVILLE Beautiful furnished room in private home. Near airport, shopping, business. Ecofriendly, green household.

Peaceful, organic, substancefree living. Seeking responsible, evolved person. $395/month. 828-687-2390.

Apartments For Rent 2BR, 2BA NORTH • 81 Lakeshore. Porch, coinoperated laundry. $675/month. www.leslieandassoc.com 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Starting at $595/month. Move in now and get *February Free! (* Must move in by 1/31/10).

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Live, work and play downtown. • Studio: $545/month. • 2BR: $725/month. Call 254-2229.

APM 1-2BR, 1-1.5BA MONTFORD • 346 Montford. $510$750/month. Hardwood floors, fireplace. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1-2BR/1-2BA • 265 Charlotte, hardwood floors, coin-op laundry. $725$875/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS From $525$1500. • Huge selection! • Pet friendly. (828) 251-9966.

Alpha-Real-Estate.com 1BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 154 Barnard. $625/month. Bonus room, dishwasher.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA ARTISTIC FLARE IN WEST ASHEVILLE • Near downtown. W/D hookup. $400/month + security deposit. No pets.

828-551-0017.

1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 2010 Laurel Park Highway.

Heat included. Hardwood floors. $495-$525.

828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 10 Lenox. $635/month. Porch. Heat included. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 12 Golf St. $625/month. Hardwood floors, gas heat.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA WEST • 92 Appalachian Way. $895/month. Harwood floors, W/D connections.

828-53-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2Br. 1.5BA NORTH • 172 Macon. Garage, dishwasher. $695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA WEST • 19 Brucemont, $590/month.

Porch, hardwood floors.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR/1.5BA SWANNANOA • 710 Warren Wilson. $595/month. Carpet, W/D hookups. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA • 37 Skyview. $545-$575/month. Nice views. 2nd month is FREE. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR/1BA WEST • 217 Bear Creek. $615/month. Central A/C - Heat, deck.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR/1BA NORTH • 82 Merrimon. $595/month.

Hardwood floors, water included. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR/1BA WEST • 45 Florida. $615/month. W/D connections, deck.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR/1BA NORTH • 83 Edgemont, water included. $525/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR/2BA, ARDEN • 216 Weston, A/C, W/D hookups. $795/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR/1BA, EAST • 314 Fairview, porch, $525/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

3BR, 2BA EAST • 126 Aurora Dr. Carpet, W/D hookups. $750/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2-3BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 30 Clairmont. Close to shopping and dining. Water included. $615-$635/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

A HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS • GREAT PRICE! Live in a beautiful, green, conveniently located scenic resort-style community! • Fireplaces • Heated pool • Fitness Center and more. Call (828) 687-0638. kensingtonplaceapts.com

BEVERLY CONDO 2BR, 1BA, hardwood floors, washer, dryer. Near downtown, hospital, AB Tech. $685/month plus deposit. (828) 281-3753 BLACK MOUNTAIN • 2BR, 1BA. Heatpump, central air, W/D connection. Nice area.

Only $495/month.

828-252-4334.

BLACK MOUNTAIN Nicely renovated (new: bath, kitchen), 1BR, sunroom, dining room. 10’ ceilings, abundance of natural light.

Hardwood floors. Short walk to downtown. • $625/month includes heat, water, Wifi.

Smoke free. 280-5449.

CENTRAL • 1BR. Heat and water provided. $620/month.

828-253-0758. Carver Realty.

CHARMING MONTFORD 1 BR with spacious rooms, large sunny windows. Hardwood floors, gas heat, $675/month.

Includes water plus your own washer/dryer. Year lease, credit check, sec. dep. req.

Pet friendly. For appt: Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800.

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2BR, 1BA NORTH • 270 Edgewood. $650/month. Near UNCA. Pets okay.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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HENDERSONVILLE • 1BR Studio. Walking distance to downtown. Includes water.

Only $325/month.

828-252-4334.

KENILWORTH • 1BR, upstairs unit. Hardwood floors. $475/month. 828-253-0758.

Carver Realty MONTFORD 2BR, 1BA apartment in wonderful historic house. • Very close to downtown. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, lots of windows.

Backyard w/garden space. $795/month. 712-1675.

STUDIO/1BA NORTH • 85 Merrimon, all utilities included. Furnished. $550/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

Mobile Homes For Rent WEST ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 2BA near downtown. W/D connection. Excellent condition. $595/month.

828-252-4334.

Condos/ Townhomes For Rent

NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOMES •Special• Off Merrimon. Walking distance to town. • 2BR, 1BA. $495/month. 3BR, 1BA $595/month. Includes water.

828-252-4334

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NORTH ASHEVILLE • 1 BR, 1BA. Heat, electric, cable, internet, laundry, all included. $590/month. Call Tim, 585-245-3213 or flyerod@gmail.com

BEAUTIFUL 2BR, 2BA CONDO Gas fireplace, screened porch and WD. $775/month. Call Angela: (828) 216-1610.

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EAST 1BR BUNGALOW APARTMENT Quiet, wooded, convenient. • Pet considered.

• No smoking. $550/month.

230-2511.

STUDIO - SOUTH • Forestdale. 2BR, 1BA. 2nd month rent free. $595/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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2BR, 1BA WEST • 130 Louisiana. A/C, dishwasher. $585/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

• Conveniently located at 61 Bingham Road, Asheville • 1, 2, 3 and 4 Bedrooms NOW AVAILABLE! • SPACIOUS • COMFORTABLE • AFFORDABLE Now accepting pets with deposit.

Section 8 welcomed.

COMING IN FEBRUARY! • Elegant, spacious 1 BR , formal LR and DR, hardwood floors. Between UNCA and Downtown. $725/month.

Includes heat, water, laundry.

Cat ok, sorry no dogs. Year lease, sec. dep. credit ck req.

For Appt - Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800

Specializing in Bridge & Roadwork

Sign a lease in January and we’ll waive your rent for the month!

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BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 2BR, 1BA • South Asheville near Roberson, Valley Springs.

Large rooms, good closet space, big modern kitchen with adjoining laundry room.

Convenient to everything! $635/month. Year lease, credit check, security dep. req. For appt: Paige, 684-4344 or Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800.

2BR, 2BA EAST • 2484 Riceville Rd. Open floor plan, porch. $615/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA NORTH • 7 Banbury Cross. $525/month.

Hardwood floors, high ceilings. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA EAST • 7 Violet Hills. $565/month. A/C, D/W. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

ACTON WOODS APARTMENTS • Beautiful 2BR, 2BA, loft, $850/month.

• 2BR, 2BA, $750. Include gas log fireplace, water, storage.

828-253-0758. Carver Realty

2BR, 1BA WEST • 9 King Arthur. Dishwasher, baseboard heat. $625/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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jobs BEVERLY TOWNHOUSE • Between downtown and Biltmore village. 2BR, 1BA. Hardwood floors, newly painted, modern lighting and updated kitchen with Corian countertops, washer/dryer.

End unit with quiet green and gardening space. $725/month, $350 deposit.

Small pets considered.

Available immediately AND For Sale: $118,000.

(828) 545-3163.

BILTMORE AVENUE • HOSPITAL Renovated 2BR, 1BA, designer kitchen, granite countertops, 6 new appliances, hardwood floors.

• Available now. $725/month, includes water. First, deposit.

Lease. References. 230-3739.

CANTERBURY HEIGHTS • WEST ASHEVILLE 46 and 48 Beri Drive. Newly renovated 2BR, 1.5BA split level condos, 918 sqft. Pool, fitness room. $700/month. Mike: (919) 624-1513.

DOWNTOWN • KENILWORTH • Close to hospitals. 2BR, 2BA. • Great Winter views! • Fireplace, deck, washer/dryer.

Nice pool! • $895/month, includes condo fee, water.

(828) 712-1675.

DOWNTOWN CONDO 2BR, 2BA, hardwoods, stainless appliances, granite countertops, jet tub, balcony, fitness center, parking, $1550/month. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com LUXURY DOWNTOWN CONDO Split 2BR/2BA, great kitchen gas fireplace, parking, storage. Next to Pack Library. $1,550. Bright Star Realty 828-301-8033.

MILLS RIVER TOWN HOUSE • Near I26/US25. 2BR, 2.5BA, unfinished basement,1 car garage, pool. W/D included. $900/month. 828-768-1343.

NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOMES •Special• Off Merrimon. Walking distance to town. 2BR, 1BA. $495/month • 3BR, 1BA 595/month.

Includes water. 828-252-4334

Homes For Rent 1BR, 1BA WEST • 45 Cloyes.

Fenced yard, off-street parking. $735/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1ST CALL US! 2, 3 and 4BR homes from $700-2500. • Pet friendly. • Huge selection!

(828) 251-9966 Alpha-RealEstate.com 2BR, 1BA ARDEN • 85 Tampa. $1135/month. Oak floors, fireplace.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA HOUSE • WEST ASHEVILLE 8 minutes from downtown. Hardwood floors.

Great yard. $650/month Call 254-2229, APM. 2BR, 1BA KENILWORTH • 271 Forest Hill. $895/month.

Garage, back yard.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA NORTH • 42 Hollywood. $850/month.

Porches, hardwood floors.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

NATIONALLY CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CPhT)-Must have at least 5 years recent experience in retail pharmacy setting, motivated, reliable for Arden, NC. Medical Practice. Proficient in Inventory Management, Audit Procedure and Medication Ordering. Must speak Spanish. This is a Full-Time position. Hours TBD, wages TBD. Resumes must be received by 2/4/10.

E-mail resumes to ptillis@ppcdrx.com or fax to 865-483-7688.

No phone calls please.

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2BR, 2BA NORTH • 27 Spooks Mill Cove. $1075/month. Views, all utilities included.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/1BA WEST • 344 State. $935/month. Fireplace, pets okay. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 2BA NORTH ASHEVILLE-NEW BRIDGE • Older settled area. All aspects of house updated.

Handicapped accessible.

Fenced. Carports. All appliances. Hardwood floors.

A/C. Extra insulation. $925/month. 828-216-6066.

3BR/1.5BA WEST • 28 Covington. $1,095/month.

Basement, deck.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com ASHEVILLE • WEST Incredible, spacious 3BR, 1.5BA: Large kitchen, newer appliances, WD, central air/heat, beautiful hardwood floors. Huge yard, full finished basement w/fireplace.

Storage galore! Garage, carport. Great neighborhood!

Walk to West Asheville park and downtown. 1/2 acre, creek/woods. • Pets considered. $1275/month.

Call (828) 280-0636.

ASHEVILLE AREA RENTALS $550-$1950/month. • 1-East.

• 3-West. • 3-North. • 3South. • Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles: (828) 684-2640, ext 17. For more details: www.DebraMarshall.com

ASHEVILLE NORTH • BEAVER LAKE Sunny 1920’s beautifully renovated 3BR, 1.5BA on Beaverlake with awesome views. New Chefs Kitchen, hardwood floors, F/P, sunroom, great bath. Deck off Master BR. Screen porch, great yard, and more! Well behaved dogs ok. Steps to lake from your private path. 5 mins to downtown. A very special find! $1,500+utililities.

Call and email: Joan 828-301-6680 jajogrimes@yahoo.com AVAILABLE NOW • OAKLEY 3BR, 1BA, stove, fridge, WD connections. Deck, fenced backyard. $895/month, $895 deposit, 1 year lease. • Pet considered. (828) 215-6801.

BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 1BA BRICK RANCH • Desirable Kenilworth, Reynolds School District. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Full basement/2-car garage, formal dining room, large living room with fireplace.

Kitchen with all appliances.

Large yard, paved driveway.

Pets welcome with deposit. $1,195/month.

828-628-9912.

BEAUTIFUL KENILWORTH COTTAGE 3BR, 2BA w/office, family room, fireplace and large backyard. $1150/month.

• Pets ok. Angela O’Brien: (828) 216-1610. Mountain Vista Properties BEST TIME IS NOW! Best time to buy, pay less than rent, 1% rebate from Buyer Agent Commission, see www.BuncombeRealty.com, 301-2021.

BUNGALOW • WEST ASHEVILLE Short walk to Haywood Road shops, pubs, etc. from 34 Tanglewood Drive and 5 minutes from downtown Asheville. Super clean, move-in ready!

Available now! 2BR, 1BA w/Jacuzzi tub. Central heating and AC, hardwood dfloors, kitchen appliances, Rente washer/dryer, fenced backyard, one car garage, and basement storage. House interior about 950 sqft. Nicely painted, window treatments, and lots of storage. • No pets/smoking. Proof of employment required.

Minimum one year lease preferred. $925/month, first and security deposit. If interested, please phone (828)350-7975.

CANDLER • 3BR, 3BA. Private. $1,200/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty

FIND OUT WHY! Folks are calling City Real Estate for exploring the art or finding your home. Sales and Rentals handled professionally and efficiently. We help you find “Views From All Angles”.

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HIKE/BIKE OUT BACKDOOR • 3BR, 2BA near Mountains to Sea Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. $1,000/month.

Master bedroom with bath and walk-in closet, wood/tile floors, dishwasher. Storage shed, covered porch, deck.

Year lease and security deposit required. Pets negotiable. 828-2985088/828-691-8793.

NEW SUMMER GETAWAY or year-round home. 20 minutes north of Asheville. Spectacular mountain views; country setting. 900 sqft, 2BR, 1BA, W/D, lots of windows, hardwood floors, heat pump, deck, garage. $1,000/month+deposit.

Includes amenities, cable, utilities, yard maintenance.

(828) 649-3229.

NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOMES •Special• Off Merrimon. Walking distance to town. 2BR, 1BA. $495/month.

3BR, 1BA $595/month.

Includes water.

828-252-4334.

NORTH ASHEVILLE Beautiful 2BR, 1BA. New roof, windows, linoleum, paint, hardwoods and updated bathroom.

Washer/dryer. Private. $840/month, includes water, yard maintenance.

(828) 768-2191.

READY TO RENT • WEST ASHEVILLE 3BR, 2 full BA, living room, dining room, utility room, washer, dryer, central A/C. Large storage space underneath home.

Great family neighborhood.

Walking distance to Carrier Park. Pets considered with deposit. $1,050/month + $1,050 security deposit. One year lease. (803) 323-9241.

GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION 3BR, 2.5BA with garage. Great South location. • Lease/purchase options now available. Why rent when you can own! Call (828) 676-0677 for details. www.123newhomenow.com

SPECIAL FIND WEAVERVILLE • 1200 sq.ft. duplex off N. Main. St. 2BR, 1BA. Fireplace, appliances.

Convenient, quiet neighborhood. $795/month.

Pet considered.

828-658-2983.

GREAT OAKLEY NEIGHBORHOOD Spacious 3BR, 2BA w/bonus room. New kitchen, flooring. Large rooms.

Lots of dry storage. All appliances including DW, WD. Large: decks/fenced yard. $1100/month, deposit, lease, references. Vickie: 277-0811.

WEST ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 2BA. Hardwood floors, A/C, gas heat, storage and basement. Patio. Private and safe. Smokeless, no pets. $975/month + deposit. 828-253-4494.

Accessibility Advocate DRNC seeks an advocate to provide representation, technical assistance, consultation, outreach and training to DRNC clients and community members about the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA and the Help America Vote Act. Bachelor’s degree in a related field & a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in a disability related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. For full job description, visit www.disabilityrightsnc.org Send resume & cover letter to the address below or email to: adrienne.allison@disabilityrightsnc.org No phone calls please. Closing date: Jan. 29, 2010 DRNC Attn: A. Allison 2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550 Raleigh, NC 27608

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Vacation Rentals A BEACH HOUSE At Folly. The legendary dog-friendly Rosie’s Ocean View and Kudzu’s Cottage now booking now booking for oyster season!

Call (828) 216-7908. www.kudzurose.com BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN Sleeps 5, handicap accessible. Near Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. (828) 231-4504 or 277-1492. bennie14@bellsouth.net

Roommates $275/month Large bedroom Garden, chickens, 3 acres of land. 1/4 utilities, wood heat.

Looking for clean, responsible friendly person or couple.

828-399-1467 27F Seeking Room Downtown Temp or longterm downtown/near hopsital.location important.

Laidback, artistic, nursing student. Would like garden space in spring. 300450/month rent.

910-297-8024 Arden Furnished room, beautiful/private setting.

Organic garden. Chemicalfree household. Seeking responsible, clean roommate(s). No pets. $395/month, utilities included.

No lease. (828) 687-2390.

Awesome Room in N. Asheville Seeking a professional 20’s 30’s M/F roommate for N. Avl Home.

Call me if interested 813-4867730.

Candler Mellow, responsible roommate needed to share a 3BR house. $300/month plus 1/2 electric and heat. Pets OK. 828-582-9407.

House Share Friendly, responsible housemate wanted to share spacious home in Kenilworth. Great neighborhood. Cozy furnished room, wi-fi, WD. $400 + utilities. 828-2512118/writersw@gmail.com.

Housemate to share large home w/ beautiful mountain views in country setting, yet close and convenient to Asheville city. Private bedroom/bath w/cable, internet, washer/dryer. 828779-7958 I Need a Room! not picky, near bus, and internet.call: 828-255-0219 rm#20(jason)or706-9750471(verizon wireless only) Live in W. Asheville 2542407 Cute 1br 1ba house w/walkin closet in quiet desirable West Asheville. Can sign lease or do month to month Private Room Rock house, $400 Immaculate newly painted 2nd fl room, Candler.

Shared bath. Cats (no dogs), gardens, parking, FRIENDLY! All util. NS 665-6663

Room for Rent. $500 per month, includes all utilities.

Directv in room. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, huge yard, covered front deck.

(828) 683-5414 ROOMMATES.COM • Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of a mouse! Visit http://www.roommates.com.

(AAN CAN) Seeking Female Housemate for a cute house in East Asheville. $350/mo., $350 deposit, 1/2 utilities. Lease thru April 30 or May 30. 828719-8690 or bodyglitter70@yahoo.com.

West Asheville Master bedroom for rent in nice home, huge lot, private, quiet, $400 plus half.

Call 828-255-3551.

Employment

General $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-4057619 EXT 2450 http://www.easyworkgreatpay.com (AAN CAN) BB BARNS is looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist in the following positions: Annual Sales, Perennial Sales, and Tree/Shrub Sales. Qualified candidates will have plant knowledge, a positive attitude, and know that customer service is number one. Minimum two years retail experience. Applications currently being accepted at 3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC or fax resume to 828-650-7303. No phone inquires, please.

CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331.

Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311.

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER WANTED (FT) for privately owned, affordable M-F gym in N. Asheville.

Dependable, experienced trainers are preferred. Come grow your client base working with people of all ages and fitness levels. Sense of humor, holistic health perspective and commitment to making clients comfortable important. Send resume or relevant information to firmtrainers@yahoo.com.

FIND QUALITY EMPLOYEES FAST! We found more than a dozen highly qualified job applicants in less than a week with just a single classified ad in the Mountain Express. • Chris Dennen, PhD, President of Innovative Healing Inc. • Your business can quickly and affordably find the right employee. Call 251-1333, Mountain Xpress Marketplace!

HIRE QUALITY EMPLOYEES “Our employment advertisements with the Mountain Xpress garner far more educated and qualified applicants than any other publication we have used. The difference is visible in the phone calls, applications and resumes.” Howard Stafford, Owner, Princess Anne Hotel. • Thank you, Howard. Your business can benefit by advertising for your next employee in Mountain Xpress Classifieds. Call 251-1333.

HIRING ADVENTURE TRIP STAFF AND SUPERVISORS FOR WELLSPRING CAMP Come work, live and play in Pisgah this summer! Help change campers’ lives at the leading therapeutic weightloss/fitness program for children and teens. We’re hiring experienced outdoor educators to lead trips May 17-August 28, 2010.

WFA/WFR required. 21 years of age +. Please send resumes to: Jessie Dean jdean@wellspringcamps.com 828-545-3341 SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER NEEDED! Do you have a current, valid CDL license in North Carolina? Are you endorsed to carry passengers and drive a bus with air brakes? If you enjoy working with children, Eliada Homes could be a great fit for you!

We are a non-profit in West Asheville in search of an individual who can work with us as needed to drive to various public schools in the area and pick up children who attend our after school program. This is an as-needed position, with potential for an increase in hours during the summer months. We prefer someone with previous experience driving a school bus. Please contact our staff recruiter at 828-254-5356 or eweaver@eliada.org if you are interested. Pay will be between $11 and $12 an hour.

Employment Opportunities • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com STOCKER NEEDED for home improvement stores. Manual labor and heavy lifting required. Ideally, stocker should be located anywhere between Waynesville and Asheville. Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable vehicle and cell phone are required. Scheduled work week is Tuesday through Friday. Contact 704-2416719.

Skilled Labor/ Trades

Medical/ Health Care

SUNDANCE POWER SYSTEMS, INC. • Is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead Systems Designer.

Candidates should have significant understanding of the design of Renewable Energy and Hydronic Heating Systems, the associated components, code issues and have installation experience.

Strong computer skills including CAD and Excel as well as the ability to work in a high energy, dynamic office environment is essential. Only qualified, experienced candidates need apply.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONES CALLS PLEASE. Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@sundancepower.com or mail to Human Resources/Lead Designer at 11 Salem Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS • REHABILITATION MANAGER Medical Facilities of America is seeking a Rehab Manager to join our dynamic team in Asheville. The facility Rehabilitation Manager directs the daily operations of the Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy disciplines in order to meet center and patient needs. This is a full time position with approximately half of the candidate’s time spent on treatments and evaluations, the remaining time spent on management duties. Our candidate must possess a North Carolina license as a PT/OT/SLP. Knowledge of the PPS process, RUG’s system, and management experience preferred, but not required.

We are willing to train the right candidate. If you meet our qualifications please send your resume to: Tim Sparks, Human Resources Manager: Office: (828) 298-2214 • Fax: (828) 298-2037 or tsparks@mfa.net www.lifeworksrehab.com

Sales/ Marketing OUTSIDE MARKETER • Business to business for local tax service office to contact business owners in the North Asheville region. Outgoing personality and previous media sales experience helpful. 828-505-2002. Email resume to: gemkirk@cox.net SALES PROS • Time to get paid what you are worth AND have a life. Call 1-888-7004916.

Restaurant/ Food APOLLO FLAME • WAITSTAFF Full-time needed.

Fast, friendly atmosphere.

Apply in person between 2pm-4pm, 485 Hendersonville Road. 274-3582.

BARTENDERS IN DEMAND • No experience necessary.

Make up to $300 per shift.

Part time, day, evening, night shifts available. Training, placement, certification provided. 877-879-9153.

(AAN CAN) MOUNTAIN X JAMS! As a growing business that relies on the face put forward by our employees, Mountain Xpress Classifieds is where we turn to find them. The volume of high-quality applicants replying to our ads can be hard to choose from, and it is always worth our investment. Thanks Mountain X! Rebecca and Charlie, owners, Tomato Jam Cafe.

CNA IN-HOME AIDES: Experienced, creative, compassionate CNA’s for Buncombe or Henderson Counties. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to: WNC@homewatchcaregiver s.com

Human Services AGAPE SERVICES • Is looking for foster families in Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford and Transylvania counties. Teens are a special focus. We provide training and 24 hour support and a generous, tax free stipend.

Contact Nice, 828- 329-5385 for more information.

F/T CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCATE Needed to provide support, case management, and advocacy to women and children residing in domestic violence shelter. BA/BS and two years experience in social work or related field. Mail cover and resume to P.O. Box 2263/ Asheville, NC 28802.

No calls

FAMILIES TOGETHER FTI is a local mental health agency providing child, adult, and family centered services in WNC. FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. Go to www.familiestogether.net for employment opportunities.

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH QMHP Assertive Community Treatment Team.

Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@ meridianbhs.org Vocational Specialist Assertive Community Treatment Team.

Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@ meridianbhs.org Jackson/Macon/Clay County Team Leader Assertive Community Treatment Team. Must have master’s degree and be license eligible. Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org Cherokee/Clay/Graham County Therapist/Team Leader Child and Family Services. Masters degree and license eligible. Please contact David Hutchinson at david.hutchinson@ meridianbhs.org Clinician Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have master’s degree and be license eligible Please contact Patty Bilitzke, patricia.bilitzke@meridianbhs. org QMHP Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Please contact Patty Bilitzke at patricia.bilitzke@meridianbhs. org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org PARKWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH has an immediate opening for a Part or F/T CSAC position in our Asheville or Hendersonville Offices. This position requires CSAC Certification and min 2 years experience working with adults. Knowledge of working with DWI and IPRS clients would be helpful. Some evenings will be required.

Parkway has excellent benefits, medical insurance, PTO and more for full time staff. Send resume to: slayton@parkwaybh.com

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF ASHEVILLE is seeking licensed therapists and QMHPs to provide mental health services to children, families and adults. Email csimpson@fpscorp.com

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Has an immediate opening for a Clinical Supervisor. Candidate must have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field and be fully licensed or fully licensed eligible in the state of North Carolina. Please forward resumes to wfhoward@fpscorp.com

MAKE A DIFFERENCE NC Mentor is looking for foster parents in Western North Carolina. Be a hero in your community and open your home to a child in need. We provide training, 24 hour support, internal respite as needed and a generous stipend. Please call Nicole at 828-696-2667 ext 14.

Together we can make a difference in our community.

Visit our web site at www.ncmentor.com • Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a therapeutic foster parent?

WILDERNESS THERAPY PROGRAM • Field Staff: Following training, facilitate safety and implement treatment plan designed by group therapist for teens struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Staff work week on/week off in the woods of North Georgia. • Qualifications: 21 plus, CPR and First Aid certified, experience with backpacking and adolescents, willingness to commit 8 months, WFR recommended. • Benefits: High compensation that increases with staff level, quality mentoring and training in wilderness therapy from a well respected program, full health and dental coverage. • Training: February 19-25. • Contact: Andy or Tyson, Second Nature Blue Ridge.

(706) 212-2037. www.snwp.com

INTEGRITIVE, INC. SEEKS HTML / CSS DEVELOPER TO JOIN TEAM. Integritive, inc. http://www.integritive.com, a web design and web application engineering firm, seeks a web developer with strong communication, problem solving and programming skills. The ideal applicant is passionate about programming and interactive work. They conduct themselves with the utmost integrity and enjoy their work.

Please visit www.integritive.com/ apply/developer

Teaching/ Education TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD! Become TEFL certified. 4week course offered monthly in Prague. Jobs available worldwide. Lifetime job assistance. Tuition: 1300 Euros. http://www.teflworldwideprag ue.com info@teflworldwideprague.co m (AAN CAN) TEACHERS WANTED!!! Eliada Homes is seeking teachers who are dedicated to helping children succeed! We need an elementary teacher, preferably with special education background. Individuals must be flexible and creative. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create a classroom environment that meets the academic and treatment needs of students, maintain an organized and structured environment, evaluate academic and behavioral progress of all students. Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Must also possess appropriate, current valid teaching certification as specified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (or be able to obtain said licensure). Prefer a minimum of two years teaching experience with elementary students or direct residential experience with the target population.

Skills/Working Conditions: Eliada Academy is open yearround. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from the client population. Must provide a copy of current, valid teaching certificate. All qualified individuals please email resume to eweaver@eliada.org.

YMCA OF WESTERN NC • Afterschool Program Opportunities $7.25 $13/hour Please visit our web site for details: www.ymcawnc.org

Professional/ Management

Employment Services

RIVERLINK RiverLink is seeking a serious full-time professional for “signature water quality program” who is knowledgeable about restoration, conservation, education and recreation issues pertaining to water quality. • No phone calls please, send resume to: PO Box 15488, Asheville, NC 28813 with cover letter, salary history and references.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, affordable & accredited.

Free brochure. Call now! 1800-532-6546 Ext. 97 www.continentalacademy.co m (AAN CAN) UNDERCOVER SHOPPERS Get paid to shop. Retail and dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality and customer service.

Earn up to $100/day. Please call 1-800-720-0576.

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Business Opportunities

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BEST HOME-BASED BUSINESS EVER! It’s fun; it’s simple; it’s lucrative. To hear 3-minute message, call 1866-257-3105, code 1.

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BIZ OP • Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interest. Send details to: PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 CHOCOLATE • HEALTH • WEALTH Find out how these three things relate for a lifechanging opportunity. Call us at: 828-301-3248 or 828280-2254.

**ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE MASSAGE!** Perfect pressure! Caring, intuitive, professional therapist.

Tranquil sanctuary just 3 blocks from Greenlife & downtown. Introductory Special for Locals: $35! Open Mon thru Sun. 9am to 8pm by appt. only. Brett Rodgers LMBT #7557. www.vitalitymassage.net (828) 255-4785.

Announcements ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS in 111 alternative newspapers like this one. Over 6 million circulation every week for $1200. No adult ads. Call Rick at 202-289-8484. (AAN CAN) ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS in 111 alternative newspapers like this one. Over 6 million circulation every week for $1200. No adult ads. Call Mountain Xpress Classifieds at (828) 251-1333. (AAN CAN) Free Advice! We’ll help you choose a program or degree to get your career and your life on track. Call Collegebound Network Today!

1-877-892-2542. (AAN CAN) FUNDRAISER - MASSAGE FOR HAITI • January 31st, 12 to 4 pm at Privai Academy, 6 Roberts Rd. Asheville. $1.00/min. Donation for massage to a charity for Haiti.

277-3883.

HEAR YE • HEAR YE Alumni of Craggy Correction Center and Buncombe Correction Center: You are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Mass of Father William Paul Austin’s ordination to the Priesthood, Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 5:15pm at St. Mary’s Church, 337 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC. PREGNANT CONSIDERING ADOPTION? • Talk with caring agency specializing in matching birthmothers with families nationwide • Living expenses paid. Call 24/7 • Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions • 1-866-413-6293.

(AAN CAN) Reward for Information Information on the truck that lost insulated heat ducting on 19/23(26) N at the Elk Mountain Rd exit Wed Jan 13 at 11am. Please contact Woodfin Police Dept

#1 AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS MASSAGE CENTER Best rates in town! $29/hour. • 20 Wonderful Therapists to choose from. Therapeutic Massage: • Deep Tissue • Swedish • Sports • Trigger Point. Also offering: • Acupressure • Energy Work • Reflexology • Classes. Call now for your appointment: • 10 Biltmore Plaza, 505-7088.

Asheville. www.thecosmicgroove.com AAA & AARP DISCOUNT • Massage gift certificates available for the Holidays.

Great rates. Professional office. Stress Busters Massage. LMT #7113. 828275-5497.

BEST MASSAGE IN ASHEVILLE Deep tissue, sports massage, Swedish, esalen. Available in/out. Jim Haggerty, LMBT# 7659. Call (828) 545-9700. www.jhmassage.com MASSAGE/MLD Therapeutic Massage. Manual Lymph Drainage. Lymphedema Treatment. $45/hour or sliding scale for financial hardship.

17+ years experience. 828254-4110. NC License #146. www.uhealth.net SHOJI SPA & LODGE • 7 DAYS A WEEK Looking for the best therapist in town—- or a cheap massage? Soak in your outdoor hot tub; melt in our sauna; then get the massage of your life! 26 massage therapists. 299-0999. www.shojiretreats.com

Spiritual 2010 • YOUR FUTURE CAN BE BRIGHT! Ask Nina: (828) 253-7472 or email: asknina@excite.com

Lost & Found

ANCIENT VOICE CONSULTING “Divining the Truly Essential” *Love*Money*Health*Relation ships* Business*The Spiritual.

Lil’lei Well, 828-275-4931.

Lost Case with Tobacco Pipes IMPORTANT Merrimon Ave Area on Tues. 01/12 afternoon/evening lost green bag with pipes Contact Karen at Kwissman@gmail.com

READINGS BY FRANZINI • Receive guidance for the new year: love, career, health, motivation, business and spiritual concerns answered.

423-3263.

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HELP HONEY HAVE HOME! Honey is a Terrier mix puppy who is searching for a loving home. For more info, contact Brother Wolf Animal Rescue at 808-9435 or visit www.bwar.org

HELP SCARLETT FIND HER HOME! Scarlett is a Shepherd mix puppy who is searching for a loving home. If you are interested in adopting , please call 808-9435 or for more information, visit www.bwar.org

SPIRIT SERVICE AND COMMUNITY IN THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE • Saturday, Feb. 13, 9am-4:30pm. How do we insure our longer lives will be richer, more meaningful lives is the topic of this day-long seminar at the UnitarianUniversalist Church of Asheville. See SecondJourney.org/2010Spr.h tm for further information.

Natural Alternatives HOLISTIC IRIDOLOGY® Fascinating Iris Analysis with digital imaging, Bio-Chemistry Analysis, Cardiovascular Screening, and Meridian Kinesiology for ‘Total Health Assessment’. Safe, Effective Natural Therapies, Detoxification, • NEW: Vibrational Healing using Quantum Light Lasers! Call Jane Smolnik, ND, Iridologist at (828) 777-JANE (5263) or visit www.UltimateHealing.com

F[ji e\ j^[ M[[a Adopt a Friend • Save a Life LILLY Female Domestic Medium Hair/Mix 8 months I.D. # 9220542 NORMAN Male Chihuahua, Short Coat/Mix 8 years I.D. #9274474 SWIFFER Male Domestic Medium Hair/ Mix, 3 months I.D. #9397778

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Musicians’ Xchange

Musical Services 24 TRACK ON-LOCATION RECORDING Digital. Highest quality equipment.

Reasonable rates. Superb quality and service! Call (828) 442-6211 or (828) 724-1500. www.blantonemusic.com AMR STUDIO Audio mastering, mixing and recording. • Musical, literary and instructional services. • Tunable performance room, on-site video available.

Visa/MC. (828) 335-9316. www.amrmediastudio.com ASHEVILLE’S WHITEWATER RECORDING Full service studio services since 1987. • Mastering • Mixing and Recording. • CD/DVD duplication at the best prices.

(828) 684-8284 • whitewaterrecording.com PIANO-GUITAR-DRUMSBASS-MANDOLIN-BANJOSINGING Learn what you/your child wants to learn.

Knowledgeable, flexible, enthusiastic instructor. 828242-5032.

SPECIALIZED SINGING LESSONS AND VOICE COACHING • In a real recording studio with separate vocal and control rooms.

Offering audition, gig, showcase and tour prep.

Learn endurance techniques and increase range. Gain studio experience and broaden vocal skills. All levels.

Experienced teacher. $35/hour. Terry (828) 6746417.

Equipment For Sale Eastwood Airline Map 1 of 24 made with Bixby. With numbered certificate. Never played. Excellent condition.

With case. Asking $680. Call 676-0249.

J.B. Player Mandolin - $120 Has natural finish. I will also include a beginners mandolin instruction book and tuner.Please email staci.dennett@gmail.com for more information.

Musicians’ Bulletin Available: Percussionist: Congos, bongos, Handsonic.

All styles. Experienced.

Seeking working band. Call Jeff: 329-0799.

Bassist Available Interests in world, rock, blues, jam, folk, songwriting etc. Experienced.

Play weekly and gig. In W. Asheville. Call Matt. 828-2428259 Guitarist Seeking To Form Band Adult male Blues/Rock musician available to play on weekends, would prefer original music.

Buncome/Haywood area 828507-6687 Fun a Must!

Looking to Jam Drummer/guitarist looking for bass/vox/guitar/keys to play R&R (blues/classic/hard). Gigs are nice, but goal is for fun. jdjones233@gmail.com

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Vocalist Needed for established working Texas Blues band. You voted us #2 in the 2009 Reader’s Poll! www.BusterTunes.com.

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Loving Lab-mix Needs home.

Our five-year old pet, Selkie, needs a new home. She is so loving and smart, but needs a fenced-in yard. 225-5871

Pet Services ASHEVILLE PET SITTERS Dependable, loving care while you’re away. Reasonable rates. Call Sandy Ochsenreiter, (828) 215-7232.

PET? Call Asheville Humane Society, (828) 253-6807, to fill out a missing or found pet report. Visit 72 Lee’s Creek Road, Asheville. www.ashevillehumane.org

Pets for Adoption

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE! End cruel and dangerous constant chaining of dogs in NC! Lobby your state reps to reintroduce legislation addressing dog chaining. For information, contacts and downloads, visit www.crittersong.org

Vehicles For Sale ABBY IS WAITING! Abby is a Schipperke mix who is searching for a loving home.

For more info, contact Brother Wolf Animal Rescue at 8089435 or visit www.bwar.org

Songwriting Partner Wanted Transgendered lyricist seeks musical partner - call Boulder at 828-246-1695

Kittens for Adoption No Fee. Gorgeous short & long haired kittens. Spayed/neutered and shots included. Contact Friends2Ferals at TNRCatCatcher@yahoo.com or 803-553-7919. Located in Asheville.

FIND THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE! Cats, dogs, & other small animals available for adoption at Asheville Humane Society • 72 Lee’s Creek Road • Asheville, NC • (828) 253-6807 www.ashevillehumane.org

Autos 1989 VW Jetta DIESEL - Veg Car Runs on veggie oil and biodiesel. Lots of recent engine work. Interior very clean. $3400. 828-551-1332 or bkirkland@montreat.edu

Red 2007 Kia Rio • Good condition. 31K miles. $1500 down, take over payments.

828 337-2162.

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$200 15.5 HP, 38 cut, new

Mercedes Unimog (swiss army) worlds finest rubber tired vehicle,perfect cond.4x4,6spd.forward,2rev.2 wd and 4wd.lock on the fly,a lot of cool accessories go withvehicle.828 699 0643

Automotive Services WE’LL FIX IT AUTOMOTIVE • Honda and Acura repair. Half price repair and service. ASE and factory certified. Located in the Weaverville area.

Please call 828-275-6063 for appointment.

Bolen Riding Lawn Mower-

battery and tune up 775-7424

General Merchandise 2008 Armor 150cc Scooter 950 miles needs repairs paid $900 asking $500. billieclay@gmail.com

Wanted Lapidary Equipment.

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For Sale

equipment wanted. Diamond saws, grinders, polishers, rough, tools, etc.

Appliances Hotpoint Refrigerator • 18.2 cubic feet. No frost. Almond.

Works great. $75. 828-6289912.

Computers Ativa High Speed External Floppy Drive - 1.44 MB USB Powered.- Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Windows Vista and MAC OS 8.6-9.x or MAC OS X 10.1 or Higher.

Like new. 828.712.9120

Bicycles

(559) 813-0235 dejaclairevoyant@yahoo.com NON-PROFIT NEEDS DONATED VAN • S.O.S. Mission, a local non-profit serving victims of domestic violence in WNC, is in need of a donated, good working bus or van to help the families we work with get to classes, trainings, church, etc. S.O.S.

1996 Trek Wms mtn bike, 5’3”-5’5”frame with shimano brakes, new tires. $50. Call 828-216-6892.

Mission is an IRS 501 (c)(3)

Tools & Machinery

deductible to the fullest extent

Power Tools drill press, band saw, jigsaw, table saw, 10” radial saw, router, router table, tool chest, drill driver, impact driver. 828-989-5147

help. please call

Business Equipment

Adult Services

PHP-2026 Massage Chair Multiple pressure kneading, Tapping, Rolling, Kneading, Calf Shiatsu massage, with heat Making this chair feel more like a real masseuse.

Warranty Nov 9 2011 Commercial / Retail $2999.99 Used: Like New Pickup Only

Furniture Brown Leather Chair. Good looking and comfortable chair in great condition. $230 obo 828-321-0179

non-profit corporation and as such your donations are tax

allowed by law. If you can

(828) 684-0591.

A MAN’S DESIRE • Now hiring attractive, pleasant ladies! • Start the New Year right with us! • MondaySaturday, 9am-9pm. • Incall/outcall. (Lic#0800020912). • Call (828) 989-7353.

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1995 Grand Marquis • White, 4-door. Great tires, runs great. Needs a home. $1,500. 828-628-9912.

Furniture Moving Sale Pottery Barn Armoire, King size mattress, Leather Sofa, Leather Chairs, Bar Stools, Desks 775-7424

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1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE GS Starts, Runs GREAT! 30 MPG Hwy. New: Tires, brakes, battery, heater fan, plugs, paint. Clean, comfortable, reliable. $1500 828-2521298

MATTRESSES Pillow-top: queen $250, king $350 • Extra firm: queen $175, king $275 • Full: $150 • Twin: $99. New, in plastic.

828-277-2500.

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