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p. 12 It’s a grind Asheville’s new downtown police unit and the establishment of the Nuisance Court means more skateboarders are getting tickets, court dates and community service. Some skaters say it’s time to re-evaluate the city’s attitude toward the sport. Cover design by Nathanael Roney
news 16 Handwringing over handmaid Many still shocked at director’s firing
22 Wooing google Locals craft a pitch to snag a high-speed network 22 cross-country jerry To raise awareness and funds for the Asheville Homeless Network, advocate Jerry Nelson will bike across America
arts&entertainment 50 lost boy Asheville’s Danny Ellis recounts his youth in an Irish orphanage
51 g force Tireless songwriter, performer and Twitterer G. Love returns to Asheville
53 stepping away Ani DiFranco on raising her daughter, slowing down a bit and keeping true
55 song catcher Mother and son folk-music collectors play Jack of the Wood
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letters Beware our codependent medical system Fellow readers: I’ve been one of you for 16 years and finally find myself writing to you. This is about the custody-case piece in the Feb. 24 Mountain Xpress. Actually, it’s about health care and government in general. The coverage of Ryan’s custody experience brought to the fore a complex issue that is deeply disturbing to me. First, I want to say that the article will undoubtedly bring harsh criticism of DSS. Nelda Holder, the author of the article, did a great job in framing the issue fairly, and repeatedly reminded readers that much of the pertinent information about the case is confidential. Thus, we are left to color the gray areas of the story with our own biases. I expect to read letters from my fellow readers dissing DSS. But I don’t think it’s DSS that is to blame here. What squeaks through the narrow chute of allowable information here, for me, is that our health-care system and federal government have institutionalized codependency. What I mean by this is that any person who asserts herself by actively and vocally “managing” the health of herself or her dependent is ultimately labeled “psychotic,” and there is no dearth of labels here. Call it Munchausen by proxy, call it negligence, call it what you will — but this calls out the “authority” of those placing blame. Ms. Baldwin, Ryan’s mother, actively sought medical help for her son. However, she did not
always toe the line of medical authorities, and she lost her son for some time because of this. She was chastised. In codependent relationships, self-assertion cannot exist. When it raises its fierce head, the whole relationship is thrown into turmoil. This is the real problem of our health-care system. Our modern medical establishment is constructed upon the top-down idea of the doctor as an all-knowing authority and the patient as ignorant [and] subservient. Witness the ruling judge’s comments in the Baldwin case. If a person can be convicted for “lacking a primary caregiver,” I should have been taken out of custody of myself long ago. I see a dentist because I cannot clean my own teeth. I see a gynecologist because I cannot do as good of a job as she does. Other than that, I take care of myself. I actively take care of myself. At times, my personal, intimate wisdom of my body may advise me to disregard the advice of a “medical professional,” even acting contrary to their advice. Should I be penalized for this? Should I be put into the custody of an “all-knowing, all-loving” entity like the federal government? Oh, right, I’m over 18 ... never mind. While I simply want to whisper “beware,” I will instead remind us to cultivate ourselves, nourish our strength as individuals and stand up against a silent tyranny of institutionalized medical codependency. — Amy Hamilton Hendersonville
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Jesus wouldn’t judge others; neither should Rev. Ogden In response to Rev. Ogden and those who think that homosexuality is a sin, I’d say, “Judge not.” Jesus never uttered a word against anyone except the moneychangers and the Pharisees — the professional priests of the time who were caught up in rigid dogma as opposed to the living truth. Jesus taught forgiveness and for us to love our neighbor as our self — and he didn’t add “unless they’re gay.” To be a Christian, you must love even those whom you consider enemies. You cannot follow the teachings of Christ and hate or be judgmental. One final word: “Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?” — Morgan Caraway Mars Hill
Why is DOT pruning roadways beyond the need to do so? I am writing you to express my concern about the recent tree pruning along the 19/23, future I-26 corridor and the clear-cutting along the 25/70 corridor north of Weaverville. I travel both these corridors on a daily basis and am wondering who or what is responsible for this devastation? Is this part of a planned enhancement? What kind of message are we sending to folks visiting our mountains? Not only do I have to bear these unsightly practices, but there are thousands more traveling these corridors daily due to the I-40 [detour]. It is obvious that those doing the cutting are not very well trained in proper pruning techniques, nor are they concerned about erosion which will unfortunately make its way to the French Broad River. Where are the best-management practices? The on-site arborists? Is there any oversight here, or is the N.C.
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with large sections of small pine trees being broken and uprooted. Broken and damaged trees are being removed, and the small hardwoods in these areas are being retained where possible. All disturbed areas will be seeded, ideally with native species, to provide vegetative cover and prevent erosion. In the US 19/23-future I-26 corridor, downed trees are being removed from the right of way, and other trees that are within the clearing limits ,as outlined in our maintenance policies, are also being trimmed or removed. These clearing limits were established to ensure the safety of the motorist, to prevent obstructions of signs and provide the maximum visibility to the motorists using the roadway. — Steve Abbott N.C. DOT communications officer
Xpress’ electronic-music section failed to touch on TOUCH Samadhi Your March 3 cover package on Asheville’s electronic-music scene was excellent, save for one oversight: the failure to make a single reference to one of the oldest electronic-music collectives in the area, TOUCH Samadhi. For over 10 years, TS has been throwing regular electronic-music events in the Asheville area, including Downtown Get-Down events at Pritchard Park and annual outdoor festivals at Deerfields. Ranging in genres from downtempo and dub to psytrance and goa trance, the TOUCH Samadhi events have consistently drawn trance dance enthusiasts. Of course, I am biased: Three years ago I quit my job in Washington, D.C., and moved to North Carolina to be closer to TOUCH Samadhi. But I am by far not the only fan, contributor to and supporter of this group. To me and many others, the Asheville electronic-music scene would be distinctly different without TOUCH Samadhi’s presence. The failure to mention this collective demonstrates a significant naiveté regarding the Asheville electronic-music scene and dimin-
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ishes an otherwise excellent package. — Alexander Marano Kernersville, N.C. Xpress A&E Editor Rebecca Sulock responds: Thank you for your feedback. The electronica package was not intended to be all-encompassing; rather, it’s a jumping-off point for people unfamiliar with the scene, who might wish to learn more. We hope it served that purpose and look forward to hearing more about TOUCH Samadhi’s upcoming events.
Not sold on benefits of local banking Regarding Bruce Mulkey’s Feb. 24 commentary in Xpress, “Just Say No to Megabanks,” I have had an interesting and completely opposite experience with one local bank. … I recently closed my checking account there, and I refuse to do any more business with them. I moved to Asheville in 1997. … I started thinking about “banking local” several years ago — before it was so cool. I’ve never been a fan of these mega-giant corporations that run our world. A couple years back, when I was ready to try to buy a home, someone told me to go to [a local bank], so I did. I opened a checking account there. They did eventually do my mortgage for me, but within a week or so, they sold the loan … just like the megabanks do! (I did the first-time homebuyer thing back when things were booming. I feel certain that any of the megabanks would have done the loan, too.) I’ve been lucky through the recession. My
job has been busy and I have prospered. All my bills remain paid and none have been late. I am very, very grateful for this. I recently decided I would make a purchase — something I’ve been wanting for a long time. I had about one-third of the cash myself and I applied to take out a fairly small personal loan. After applying and my credit was pulled (score 749), I was denied. They couldn’t “get the numbers to work.” I went somewhere else and got the money I needed, but at a higher rate. A few days later, I went and closed my bank account and took my money elsewhere. I’m doing my part to stimulate the economy, with no help from these local banks. In my opinion, [the local bank I used] is as much a part of the problem as any megabank. When they won’t help me when I ask, what’s the point of doing business with them? What’s the difference between the local guys and the mega-banks? I don’t see any. You think they care about you? Don’t be fooled. They only care about their bottom line. Period. FYI: I’m a liberal-minded person, and I’ve never voted Republican in my life. I generally can’t stand corporate America. But don’t for a minute think that these local guys actually care. That’s a crock! My experience with banking local has been an exercise in frustration, inconvenience and a false sense of security. [The banks I now use] may be megabanks, but I’m pretty sure that those folks working there have a local address, too — and families at home to feed. At least they don’t pretend they care, and now I can get all the conveniences that they offer. I don’t pay any
fees for any of my accounts or online services. Anybody who does is wasting money. — Billy Earnest Asheville
Local options for disc golf are many — and there’s more to come at Richmond Hill The author of a recent [March 3] letter to Xpress supporting a second 18-hole disc-golf course at Richmond Hill Park made the following statement: “Bikers and hikers have many other places for recreation near Asheville. Disc golfers do not.” As the coordinator of trail development at Richmond Hill Park, I ‘d like to provide some friendly clarification to this comment. First, the trails at Richmond Hill will be a totally unique resource for hikers and bikers in Asheville. There are no other trail systems as centrally located and accessible. The nearest trail system open to bikes is Bent Creek — a 20to 30-minute drive for most Asheville residents. Accessing almost all other trails open to bikes requires driving anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour or more. It takes five minutes to drive from downtown to Richmond Hill Park, and it’s just a 20-minute bike ride. In relation to this, there are 18-hole discgolf courses in Mars Hill, Black Mountain and Waynesville, and there’s a nine-hole course in Fletcher. There is a course laid out on the UNCA campus. These locations seem pretty equal in terms of “nearness” to Asheville. Finally, the inclusion of this statement in the author’s letter implies that the presence of hiking and biking trails at Richmond Hill Park is a barrier to the development of a second 18-hole course. This could not be further from the truth. Disc golf club representatives and trail representatives have had repeated communication over the past few years in order to work toward accommodating all user groups. Most recently, the disc-golf designer and I met for a survey of the remaining space at the park and reached an agreement on how to develop the park in a way that includes the proposed second 18 holes and ensures that trails have enough room to be worthwhile. Significant compromises were made by both sides in order to make this happen. The course proposal currently being presented to the city was a direct result of the agreement reached that day. If anything, Richmond Hill Park could be cited as an example of how different user groups and a city park system can develop an unused park space to its maximum benefit possible while retaining its integrity as a woodland. If you’d like more information about trail development at Richmond Hill, visit www. pisgahareasorba.org or e-mail me directly at mikemtnbike@gmail.com. Thanks! — Mike Brown Richmond Hill trails coordinator Pisgah Area SORBA Asheville
Recycling matters to all — and all should be doing it It’s great that Asheville is such a progres-
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sive town. We unite and fight vehemently for all sorts of causes. We become militant about the aesthetic integration of office-supply store facades, benefits for domestic partners, vegetarian equality, chained dogs and even a single threatened tree. And if we believe in something, we don’t even bother with how our bankrupt city budget will absorb it. But there is a cause that is sorely and inexplicably ignored for such a self-aware and progressive city. This is something that is important to everyone across all demographic strata: Recycling matters to all of us. Curbside recycling exists in only select neighborhoods in Asheville. It is not available in any apartment complex or business. And business is where recycling should begin. The amount of recyclable material cast off by consumer households doesn’t amount to a drop in the bucket compared to mountains generated by commercial businesses. And at present, unless a business recycles, all of that mass is still going to landfills. A cursory visit to one of the very few voluntary-recycling centers will amply testify to the passion and dedication that self-sacrificing Ashevilleans have for recycling. I often have to wait in line at the recycling centers behind Asheville Pizza & Brewing or Westgate Shopping Center. These citizens go to significant trouble and inconvenience to save, sort, transport and deposit a large volume of recyclable items at these centers, week after week, month after month, ad infinitum, with no thanks or reward aside from the satisfaction of knowing that they have done the right thing for the environment. If individual citizens are this motivated, our municipal government should encourage and underwrite the effort too. The time to change is way overdue. As of Oct. 1, 2009, North Carolina banned all rigid plastic containers from landfills. This includes any bottles with a neck smaller than the container itself. That’s great, but as of right now, little if anything is being done locally to uphold or enforce this law. Please petition and nag your City Council representatives relentlessly to enact policy to compel recycling at every business and domicile (including apartments!) in the city, and to provide the means to make it happen. — Clay Watson Asheville
Tired of the Tea Partiers? We’re brewing up a Coffee Party alternative There is an old Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.” I don’t have to tell anyone that we definitely do. We see all these problems facing us as a nation and are rightfully concerned, often frustrated and sometimes angry. Some folks see these problems and say, “No! Don’t try to fix anything, you’ll just make it worse. We need to cut taxes and get government out of the way; the free market will fix everything.” These people are Tea Partiers. They appear to be motivated largely by fear, anger, resentment and a profound misunderstanding of history and economics. They have made a lot of noise in the course of the last year, and they
have received even more attention in the news media. But there are those of us who see these serious problems and say, “These problems need to be addressed, now. These are complex problems that didn’t appear overnight, but we need to put our heads together to come up with some serious solutions. We need to reevaluate our national priorities — we need a federal government that functions. And we need legislators in Washington to understand that we sent them there to work for us, not for special interests, and that it is time to get things done for the people.” We are the Coffee Party USA and we need you to help us send this message to Washington. And we will be having meet-ups at several locations in Asheville on March 13. Check the Calendar section in the Mountain Xpress for more details or go to www.coffeepartyusa.com. It is our government, and we already have all the power we need to demand change, but in order to use our power we have to be active participants in the political process. Tag — you’re it. — Matt Rawlings Weaverville
Buncombe needs Patsy Keever representing us in Raleigh Patsy Keever spent 25 years in Asheville schools teaching many of the people reading this letter — and another 12 years serving on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Whether running for Congress or running a triathlon, Patsy doesn’t stop, even to retire. Now with North Carolina’s economy faltering, mountainsides sliding and Buncombe neighbors struggling to find work, Patsy is running for the state House of Representatives. Running for office is more than a full-time job, and not most people’s idea of a good time — unless, of course, serving your community is what you do. Buncombe needs Patsy Keever representing us in Raleigh, putting jobs, education and people first. Patsy has my support and has earned yours. — Steven Sarnie Asheville
Happy ending to a hard time in Hot Springs At the end of November 2009, I wrote a letter to the newspaper concerning Hot Springs and the unfair treatment we received there. Two elderly friends and myself had driven over on a beautiful Sunday for lunch. When we came out of the restaurant, our car had been towed, and we were treated rudely and told that we must pay $200 to retrieve it. Several people told us that we were the fourth or fifth car that they witnessed being towed that week. We felt that that would be our last trip to Hot Springs and would warn others of the scam. But now I have better news. Many Hot Springs residents and shop owners contacted me to apologize. Some stated that they complained to the sheriff and mayor, telling them that this was obviously counterproductive in a town depending on tourism. One woman said that she and her friends wanted to repay us out
of their own pockets! The newly elected mayor, Sidney Harrison, could not have been kinder and tried to get to the bottom of this. All of these responses were heartwarming, to say the least. Thank you caring, people of Hot Springs and Mr. Harrison. The area where we were towed is now marked, so hopefully this will not happen again. — Jocelyn Long Greeneville, Tenn.
Eat out to aid the environment Here’s why I think eating out is more economical and more environmentally friendly than eating in: packaging. When you buy food from a grocery store, you are paying for a lot of packaging that you also have to pay to have taken to a dump. Restaurants buy their food in bulk, so there is less packaging. That means your money is going toward your meal and toward the chef, the restaurateur, the waiter, the dishwasher, etc. They are all a part of your local economy. When you buy food from the grocery store, you’re usually supporting a chain that is headquartered somewhere else, [and paying] for a lot of packaging that just gets thrown away and for the trucking industry to deliver all of that food that sits on shelves in boxes. Restaurants can afford to support local growers more easily, as well, because they don’t have to let food sit on the shelf and rot while it waits for someone to buy it. The restaurant can go through all of its tomatoes, etc., in a night. Grocery stores prefer to buy from large agro-industry farms, which, as we all know, have a serious environmental impact and are detrimental to local economies other than those in which the farms reside. Restaurants have better refrigeration, so produce lasts longer there than at your home. How many boxes of lettuce have you bought only to have half of it go bad before you eat it? So then you’re throwing away your money in the form of rotten food you didn’t eat along with the box or bag or whatever it came in. For grocery stores to actually make more environmental and economical sense than restaurants, they’d have to sell their food without packaging. Imagine going to your local grocery store with your own boxes and jugs and filling all of them up with food that comes out of dispensers, rather than coming in a box. That would be sensible. Also, remember that grocery stores use enormous amounts of power illuminating their space. Restaurants use significantly less electricity, which lowers carbon emissions. And if you live in a well-designed city, you can walk to a restaurant even if it’s like a mile away. This would also help solve the obesity problem in this country. You can’t really walk to and from a grocery store, even if it’s close to a mile away, due to all of the crap you’d have to carry back. Plus, on the walk back, your milk and eggs and many other items would go bad. Grocery stores, as they are now, are a waste. — Christopher Blake Burgher Asheville
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by Jerry Sternberg The recent discussions among Asheville’s “progressive-leaning” City Council members have cooked up some real food for thought. In a recent City Council meeting, Council member Gordon Smith made an eloquent appeal to provide city employees with samegender partners — I don’t agree with labeling them “same-sex partners,” because we can’t assume that they have sex — the same benefits extended to married, straight city employees. Other Council members and the public at large also made eloquent and even courageous presentations on both sides of tahe matter. The issue seems to be that recognizing a relationship between two gay people is morally offensive to many sincere people on the religious right. There’s also the question of the additional cost to taxpayers to provide some of these perks. If I interpreted the information I received from the city manager’s office correctly, the city pays for health insurance only for actual city employees. Extending the privileges, however, would enable the significant other to buy insurance at the city rate, creating a significant savings. This highlights a more global issue. The state of North Carolina does not allow same-gender marriage, thus depriving these couples of many rights and privileges extended to traditional marriages. One possible solution would be to fire all the straight people and hire only gay city employees. This would solve three problems. There would be no complaints about employee discrimination based on sexual orientation, and the city would save big money since, under state law, there would be no spouses to receive such perks as maternity leave (except, perhaps, on very rare occasions) that the city would have to pay for.
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They would also avoid having to recognize same-gender relationships that offend the right.
Food for thought
The second item on the menu is the Downtown Master Plan. In the past several years, the city has discouraged, rejected or delayed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of downtown construction. The property taxes on these projects would have gone a long way toward addressing Asheville’s current budget shortfall. Most of the objections were subjective preferences expressed by the more liberal, progressive members of the community. The proposed buildings were deemed either too tall, the wrong color, in the wrong place, out of scale, liable to cast a problematic shadow or to kill open space. Many people wanted to preserve the downtown character as it was decades ago.
out of our downtown, with its scarce parking, street crime, and empty storefronts and office space. Greenways, bike paths and additional public transportation would add to the gourmet presentation, but our strained city finances make such amenities cost-prohibitive. None of us wants to see a return to urban blight, with stores boarded up and “Our Town” become an easel for graffiti and vandalism. Deteriorating economic conditions have rendered the master plan recipe — conceived with the idea that developers were eager to throw big bucks at downtown — out of date. We had better review this recipe and add a huge pinch of pragmatism if we’re going to save this stew.
Food for thought
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Deteriorating economic conditions have rendered the master plan recipe — conceived with the idea that developers were eager to throw big bucks at downtown — out of date. I suspect that I have lived in Asheville longer than almost anyone who reads this column, and I certainly wax nostalgic about the good ol’ days in Asheville. I fondly remember the small-town atmosphere, the Rhododendron Parades, the V-J Day celebration on Pack Square, hanging out at Pritchard Park and the “Our Town” ambience our charming little city enjoyed. I also remember the late ’70s and early ’80s, when half the town was boarded up and the only nighttime entertainment consisted of a few sleazy beer joints and the nefarious goings-on around the bus station on Coxe Avenue. It wasn’t even safe to walk around after dark. And more recently, if we had allowed and encouraged those big projects to go forward, by now we might have had a substantial, stable downtown population as well as firstclass hotels whose demand for upscale services could have augmented a local economy grounded in the seasonal and sometimes-fickle tourism industry. All this could have coexisted with the beloved funk that attracts so many people to our city. If the city leadership took a look over its shoulder, it would see that, in fact, all these policies merely encouraged the construction of a brand new city in south Asheville complete with retail, office and residential, not to mention the big-box shopping centers. This ambitious new development could well suck the life
discussing requiring all contractors who provide services to the city to pay their employees a “living wage” (approximately $12 per hour). There’s no question that we need higher wages in the city to give workers a decent standard of living and housing they can afford, but there may be too much vinegar in this recipe. Let’s assume that a janitorial service wants to bid on a city contract. These are typically small businesses, and they rarely pay their employees $12 per hour, which would probably make them noncompetitive for non-cityrelated work. The likely result of this policy would be to limit the pool of vendors and substantially raise the city’s costs. The other issue is that many of the people who pay city taxes, either directly or indirectly (as renters) don’t make a living wage themselves. Would it be right to ask them to participate in this subsidy? Maybe City Council should ask for a twotier bid: one without the living-wage requirement and one that reflected the additional cost it would impose. Then it would be up to Council to make the call.
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Like a tropical island amid an ominous ocean, a skate shop can be a safe haven. People don’t show up there merely to buy boards, shoes or other gear (though that’s what keeps Asheville’s two downtown skate shops afloat). Aficionados also gather to watch videos, share stories and just enjoy being surrounded by the trappings of their sport. Lately, however, a new conversation is cropping up among skateboarders, as more and more find themselves nailed for violating the city’s skateboard ordinance and brought before the recently established Nuisance Court. “Most people I know have gotten tickets, the people who ride for the shop,” says Eric Hunt, who runs the counter at Push Skate Shop on Patton Avenue. “Multiple tickets, actually.” Contrary to what the bumper stickers say, skateboarding is a crime in downtown Asheville — on sidewalks, on streets, on city-owned and private property. In fact, except for the Food Lion Skate Park, virtually every paved surface is off limits to skateboards. And as of last month, 28 tickets had been issued for skateboarding since the Asheville Police Department dedicated a new eight-member downtown patrol last August. By the end of January, 26 of those cases had been handled by the city’s Nuisance Court, which also premiered last August. That’s a small number compared with the volume of public drunkenness, trespassing and panhandling cases that have come before the court during that same period. (Panhandling, public drunkenness and graffiti were the big three concerns cited by the Downtown Social Issues Task Force, which recommended establishing the Nuisance Court a couple of years ago.) But that is little consolation to skaters. Until the APD created its special downtown unit, run-ins with the
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priate release and strike their judgment,” she explains. “Then it won’t be on their record.” The ride also includes $130 in court costs. So far, that community service has taken the form of litter cleanup or working in the city’s sign shop, according to those who have gone through the system. But depending on what else occurs during the stop, the penalties may get stiffer. George Etheredge was stopped and ticketed by an officer on a bicycle on Patton Avenue, practically right in front of Push. A few weeks later, he and some visiting friends were skating in a downtown alley when the police showed up. With one ticket already under his belt, Etheredge made a run for it and wound up with an additional charge of resisting arrest — and 25 hours of community service. Hunt says he’s heard plenty of stories like that, and most local skateboarders seem to get pretty serious when the topic comes up. Some don’t want their names used, because they expect to interact with a police officer again at some point. Tales of tickets, confiscated boards (which Stepp confirms are sometimes kept until the court process is complete) and skaters being stopped on the sidewalk right outside the skate park abound. Meanwhile, says Hunt, the beefed-up enforcement has led some skaters to wonder whether the real motive might be generating revenue during fiscally challenging times. That impression, notes Push co-owner Rob Sebrell, may have been reinforced by the fact that the city gave little warning before beginning to issue tickets last year, and no signs have been installed downtown. “It’s like they weren’t interested in warning people as much as busting people,” says Sebrill. Ticketed skaters typically pay only court costs. Another theory is that the crackdown could be linked to the planned
law were a possibility, but enforcement was spotty and unpredictable, says Hunt. No numbers are available for those offenses, according to the Police Department, because skaters were often charged not with skating but with associated crimes such as trespassing or destruction of property. Now, however, the tickets specify skateboarding on city streets or sidewalks or on city-owned property. Community Resource Officer Jackie Stepp says the total number of skateboarding tickets issued has risen since last August. After an initial spike, however the numbers have declined month to month, according to Buncombe County Assistant District Attorney Kate Dreher. But she admits that it’s anyone’s guess as to whether the recent drop is attributable to tickets or the onset winter. “The skateboard numbers went down each month, but the weather got colder each month,” notes Dreher. “It was 12 degrees outside.” In Hunt’s mind, however, there’s no doubt about the linkage: “I haven’t skated downtown since summer,” he reports, “because I’m scared I’ll get a ticket.”
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Skateboarders whose cases are heard in Nuisance Court typically wind up doing community service and rarely get a permanent mark on their record, says Dreher. “They get 15 hours. The agreement we have with them is that if they complete their hours in a timely way, then we will do a motion for appro-
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Which is a roundabout way of saying that no recent City Council has discussed an ordinance either banning or approving skateboarding on the streets and sidewalks of Asheville. The most significant community discussion of skateboarding took place in the late 1990s when the need for a skate park was being debated. Despite the ordinance, Asheville’s downtown was taking its licks from skaters using curbs and railings as props for perfecting their tricks. So in 1998, city leaders, business owners and skaters joined forces to erect a temporary park atop the Asheville Civic Center parking deck, whose success led to the creation of the Food Lion Skate Park on Cherry Street two years later. But the park’s heavy use has prompted some local skaters to wonder whether one location is enough for an entire city. “What if the kid doesn’t live downtown?” asks Sebrell, adding that he’d like to see individual skating elements installed in existing city parks in areas where skateboarders wouldn’t interfere with other park users. “If they just give us one bench, we’ll use it,” he says. “If they give us the space, we’ll build it.” Hunt, meanwhile, stresses how much the face of skateboarding has changed since the mid-’90s, not to mention the mid-’40s. And that dramatic shift, he argues, points up the need to reconsider the sport’s overall status — particularly in light of recent local nods to alternative transportation, such as painting bike lanes along some city streets. “Most of my friends work full-time jobs and pay taxes, and we ride our skateboards for transportation,” says Hunt. “There are as many people riding skateboards as there are riding bikes. Skateboarding has grown over the last 15 years, and that needs to be re-evaluated.” What’s more, he points out, the local skating scene embraces everyone from preteens to middle-aged practitioners (Tony Hawk, perhaps the sport’s premier ambassador, turns 42 this year).
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opening of the new Pack Square Park this spring, which will feature the kinds of steps and ledges that attract skaters like ants to a picnic. “I know they are putting millions into that place,” notes Hunt, adding, “Maybe they’re trying to deter people from skating that new stuff.” The nonprofit Pack Square Conservancy is clearly aware of the threat skateboards pose to the pricey new park; last month, board Chair Guy Clerici called attention to the new, grooved stone benches in front of the Biltmore Building on Pack Square, which were specifically designed to discourage skate tricks. But APD Chief Bill Hogan says the real reason for the increase in citations is simply the presence of eight new officers downtown. “I can tell you that at my level, and talking with the captains and at the lieutenants’ level, that we’ve had no conversation about ratcheting up our enforcement and targeting skateboarders,” says Hogan. “It’s more of having a greater presence downtown. They’re more often on foot and can probably address a problem when they see it.” In addition, he maintains, the squad has made significant progress in addressing the concerns identified in a 2008 citizen survey that gave downtown low ratings in terms of how safe people felt there.
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Asheville’s skateboard ordinance isn’t new. It wasn’t adopted during the sport’s resurgence in the 1980s and ’90s, nor even in its original ’60s heyday. No, what eventually became Asheville’s skateboard ordinance actually dates back at least to 1945, when a section of the city code prohibited “roller coasting or roller skating in any of the streets of the City of Asheville nor on any sidewalk in said city.” By the time the city re-adopted its code of ordinances in 1965, the language had evolved to prohibit “roller skates, coasters, etc.” on all streets and sidewalks within a business district. The word “skateboard” made its first appearance in 1993, when the city once again re-adopted its code of ordinances: “No person shall engage in roller coasting, skate boarding or roller skating on any sidewalk in a business district.” Another section prohibits riding on city streets. That skateboarding made it onto paper at that point merely reflected the evolution of the wheeled conveyances in question — and the open-ended wording in the original ordinance — according to the city attorney’s office.
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“What other outlet for teenage boys do they have here?” asks Ellie Richard, whose son is a skater. “At least they’re not sitting in front of the TV.” Hunt also feels there ought to be some other way for local law enforcement to interact with young skaters besides handing out tickets. “You kind of instill in these kids at a young age to be scared of cops,” he says, adding, “I know my generation has that.” Skater Jacob Atkisson agrees. “These kids ... don’t have anything against anything. They just want to skate,” he asserts. “You can have a skateboard in your hand and you’re going to get looked at different.” “It feels like the skaters are the underdog here,” Richard chimes in. “They don’t have adequate representation. I don’t know how they [and the city] can come to an agreement.” One possibility might be to look to Portland, Ore., for inspiration. In 2000 — the same year Asheville’s skate park opened — the Pacific Northwest city designated certain portions of its downtown for transportation-only skateboarding — no tricks allowed. Portland also requires the use of helmets and reflectors and excludes streets considered too dangerous for skaters or pedestrians. One Asheville boarder called this the “fourwheels-down rule,” and some in the local skating community believe it could become the basis for compromise in a retooled city ordinance. “We want to try to do something to change [the law],” says Hunt. “As far as riding on the sidewalks or streets to get to school or work, that should be an exception. I feel like the majority of the people in the city would be open to it.” Skateboarders who flouted such a law by doing tricks would be subject to the trespassing and property-damage laws that are already on the books. “I understand business owners not wanting people to damage their property,” says Hunt. “And it’s well within that business’s rights to call the police.” Judging by a preliminary survey of Asheville City Council members, there’s been no discussion of revisiting the skateboard issue, but Council member Cecil Bothwell said, “I would definitely be in favor of permitting use of skateboards for transportation downtown.” And as Hunt sees it, “This needs to be a conversation. We need to take a day and get business owners to sign [a petition] and have something to take to City Council. I’ve dedicated my entire life to skateboarding; it’s a job for me. And to not be able to do that is pretty frustrating.” X Brian Postelle can be reached at bpostelle@mountainx.com or at 251-1333, ext. 153.
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Handwringing over HandMade Many still shocked by former director’s firing by Rebecca Sulock Shock waves continue in the wake of Geraldine Plato’s January dismissal as director of HandMade in America. While it’s not uncommon for a nonprofit’s board and executive director to part ways, some in the local arts community are irate over Plato’s abrupt and unexpected exit — and the lack of any explanation. The controversial move has sparked a flurry of letters, both in the Asheville Citizen-Times and directly to the organization’s board. Former board member Elizabeth Russell was installed as interim director after Plato, a longtime area resident and former assistant director of the Penland School of Crafts, was let go. “You have made a tragic mistake,� Rob Pulleyn, a prominent figure in the local arts community, declared in a letter to HandMade’s board of directors. “Instead of the board trying to ‘move on,’ I hope you review what you have done and do whatever you can to rectify your awful decision. Without doing so, you may find that you, in fact, can’t ‘move on’ because you have lost the faith and support of the very people you are charged with serving,� wrote Pulleyn, who serves on the boards of several arts-related organizations, including the Asheville Art Museum.
In a written reply to Pulleyn that was copied to Xpress in response to questions about Plato’s firing, HandMade board Chair Bill Lehnert said his organization can’t comment on personnel matters. “As people in leadership positions in other organizations, I am confident each of you is aware that personnel matters of any kind are best addressed in executive session. It is not secrecy nor silence, but adherence to and respect for the rules of order, that govern and protect any organization and its people,� Lehnert wrote. “But perception is reality, and your perception of actions of the board is one of secrecy, unprofessionalism and insensitivity. I can assure you without qualification that this was not the case in any circumstance.�
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Born in the early ’90s out of a grass-roots effort in the local craft community, HandMade was charged with spearheading a different kind of economic development. Rather than recruiting new businesses to the area, the nonprofit works to support and extend the existing “placebased� craft economy. After 14 years at the helm, founding Executive Director Becky Anderson announced she was leaving in 2007. The board
there were some personal disagreements between Geraldine and some of the board members,� but it was startling that Plato was asked to leave so quickly, with two board members escorting her out of the building. “Why didn’t they just say, ‘Look, it’s not working for us; maybe it’s time for you to think about going in six months?’� the staffer wonders. “That’s the thing that’s so frustrating. And Geraldine has long ties to the craft community here.�
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Last November, the board had adopted a new strategic plan after a lengthy development process, Lehnert explained. “We are actively pursuing this next chapter in our organization’s evolution of service to the greater crafts community, and to do so, are moving forward in seeking a new executive director. We acknowledge the difficult nature of any transition in employment and strive to treat everyone with respect and dignity in this process.� But that’s not enough, says Andrew Glasgow, who’s also been involved with HandMade since its inception. “I implore you to explain yourselves to your community,� wrote Glasgow, the former executive director of the American Craft Council, in a letter to Handmade’s board. “The folks who support you and benefit from you are perplexed; some are frightened, and many of us are very upset. This is our organization, and I, for one, don’t appreciate that the board has chosen to
“You have made a tragic mistake.� — hired Plato on March 1, 2008, following an extensive search guided by paid consultants. But the silence surrounding her departure runs counter to the group’s original mission, says sculptor Stoney Lamar of Saluda, who’s been involved with the nonprofit since the beginning. “When Becky started HandMade, she made a point to engage large groups of craftspeople in the area in the development of the organization,� notes Lamar, who now works with a foundation that has awarded grants to HandMade. “There were a lot of people who were very skeptical, and slowly, [Anderson] won us over. We became convinced this would be a grass-roots-run organization. That’s not how this feels; this feels like a very top-down decision.� Specifically, the suddenness, the silence and the “circling the wagons� afterward, says Lamar, have led the foundation to reconsider its financial support of HandMade. “We’ve let the board know that until we do see that they have righted the ship, then we would be reluctant to entertain any more grants from them,� he reports. “We’ve scheduled a meeting with the new interim director to express our concerns about their stewardship of the grant they currently have, and our concern about future grants they might apply for,� he says. The HandMade staff, meanwhile, was “totally shocked� by the board’s actions, says one staffer, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We knew
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operate in a fashion that damages all the work we have done these past several years.� Reached at her Spruce Pine home, Plato said her concern is for the region’s arts community. Rather than talk about what happened, she said she hopes HandMade will move forward successfully. But for that to happen, they’ll need to focus on “fostering a collaborative partnership between board and staff that is consistent, comprehensive and inspired,� Plato maintains. “Make a sincere commitment to the leadership transition,� she advises. “There must be full and genuine support by the board to take HandMade through the transition from a founding director’s singular vision to one that broadly reflects the community’s needs.� The board should also “stabilize and diversify� its funding base, Plato maintains. “HandMade has to be absolutely clear with funders about their goals. Building trustworthy, communicative relationships with funders will be crucial for the organization’s future.� In the meantime, says Plato, “I’m not going anywhere; I’m not leaving Western North Carolina. I’m very clear about my strengths and what I can give to this community, and I’m going to keep doing it.� X Rebecca Sulock can be reached at rsulock@ mountainx.com or at 251-1333, ext. 113.
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P&Z approves Larchmont project The Larchmont project, a 60-unit affordable housing complex off Merrimon Avenue, cleared another hurdle on March 4, as Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the requested rezoning on a 5-1 vote. More than 50 people packed the chamber to weigh in on the proposed project. Piloted by Mountain Housing Opportunities, an Asheville nonprofit, Larchmont would be built on the former Navy Reserve site, which MHO is buying from Buncombe County. Opponents maintain that the controversial project is too dense and would create traffic snafus; supporters hail it as an example of sustainable development. The property’s former institutional zoning would have allowed up to 32 residential units. But city staff had endorsed rezoning the parcel urban residential, which would enable the project to proceed. “This is totally consistent with the city’s plans for the area,” asserted Wyatt Stevens, MHO’s attorney. “We commissioned a study that found there’s a need for 744 affordable units in north Asheville. This would, if approved, address just 8.6 percent of that need.”
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“Keep in mind how [the site] is currently designated,” he added. “To give you some idea of what could go there that wouldn’t go to Planning and Zoning, there could be a nursing home; an office complex. There would be no height restrictions.” The increased density, said Stevens, is needed to keep the units affordable. P&Z Chair Cindy Weeks, who also serves as project director for the Asheville-based nonprofit, recused herself from the vote. Neighborhood residents who spoke against the Larchmont emphasized that they’re not opposed to affordable housing or to MHO, but they believe the project is too dense and will add more traffic to an already congested area. “Our initial consensus was that affordable work-force housing would be welcome, with the allowed density under the current zoning,” resident Larry Holt told the board, adding, “We feel 60 units is excessive.” A traffic-impact study is needed, he asserted, citing existing congestion around the adjacent post office. “You could have a real problem,” noted Holt. “Pedestrian traffic on Merrimon is hazardous at best.” But city traffic engineers and planners said the estimated number of trips per day would be minimal, and thus no traffic study is required. MHO said it will purchase bus passes for residents for their first year and is offering contribute $9,000 toward traffic-calming measures in the area if the city and the neighborhood agree they’re needed. Resident Andrew Tashie presented a petition with 350 signatures of north Asheville residents opposed to the project. “We are in favor of keep-
ing it at the old zoning,” he said. Another resident, Cecil Bjorn, was even more skeptical. “Have you ever walked along Merrimon? Cars are going by at 40 miles an hour; walking to work is a pipe dream,” he declared. “This sustainable-development stuff is ridiculous. What we need is capitalism: That’s what made this city great.” Other neighbors spoke in favor of the project, however. “Work-force housing is what holds this city together,” asserted Jenny Mercer. “When I moved here, this was an affordable neighborhood. That’s no longer the case. We need projects like this.” And Beverly Nevins noted, “It’s going to improve our view: Right now, I’m looking at a Subway. Density,” she added, “is a fact of life in cities.” Speaking on behalf of the nearby Grace Episcopal Church, Louise Ruth also voiced support for the project, which she described as “working toward an open community for all.” Commissioner Tom Byers was swayed by the opponents’ arguments, saying, “I can’t support this, seeing the sizable neighborhood opposition. I feel this kind of density isn’t desirable in that neighborhood.” But Byers stood alone, and though some other commissioners raised concerns about parking and traffic, they said they trusted MHO and felt the development’s positives outweighed those flaws. “I feel the pain of more traffic on Merrimon, believe me,” noted Commissioner Jerome Jones. “But we need this kind of housing there for the greater good.” — David Forbes
Vying for the seat: Incumbent state Rep. Bruce Goforth listens to a point from challenger Patsy Keever during their March 4 debate.
Keever, Goforth square off Incumbent North Carolina state Rep. Bruce Goforth sparred with challenger Patsy Keever last week at a luncheon hosted by the Council of Independent Business Owners — facing off over their differing views on topics such as the Sullivan Acts, taxes and steep-slope development. Keever, a former Buncombe County commissioner, schoolteacher and longtime political activist, emphasized several times at the March 4 event that she wasn’t running to oppose Goforth (she praised some of his achievements) but “to give the people in our district a choice of representation ... there are many things out there that the people have not been represented on.” Goforth, who’s risen over his four terms to become a Democratic whip (one of five) and a vice chairman (one of 18) of the powerful Appropriations committee and chair of the capital allocation subcommittee, touted his legislative experience, asserting that he’s a dedicated representative whose aim is “to continue to help Western North Carolina get its fair share.” Goforth represents the 115th District, encompassing roughly the southeastern quarter of the county, including much of Asheville. In their opening statements, Keever said she was basing her campaign around the “four Es” — economy, education, environment and equality. On that last measure, she praised Asheville City Council’s recent move forward on domestic-partner benefits. Goforth emphasized that “I’ve been there eight years. I’ve missed six days. I voted 99.6 percent of the time. I’ve always been there and always voted. When you look at what we’re going through, experience counts down there.” The two differed over a number of local issues. Goforth was an architect of the Sullivan Acts, state laws that uniquely prohibit Asheville from charging differential water rates or using
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water extensions as a tool in annexing surrounding areas. The rules have come under harsh criticism from city politicians, who assert they hamstring the city’s growth and budget. But Goforth defended those laws, asserting that “this thing has been through the court three times. The county deserves the same rate. They were part of the building of the water system.” “The Sullivan Acts have been extremely kind to the county,” Keever replied. “It’s very different in every other county in the state, and I don’t see why Buncombe County should continue to be that different. I’d like to take a look at it again.” Keever also strongly endorsed raising the hotel-occupancy tax, noting, “It seems like we have a low hotel tax in this community, and it seems like we could benefit greatly from a little higher tax.” Goforth countered that some surrounding counties have lower hotel taxes. He remarked that he was “extremely concerned” about what might happen if “we increase our rates and people start stopping in Burke County and Henderson County.” Goforth also reiterated his support for local steep-slope regulations. “We need to be more worried — a lot more — about the economy than we do the steep slopes. My opponent will tell you I’ve changed my position on this,” but Goforth says he’s in favor “of controlling steep slopes with local controls.” Keever, however, asserted, “There needs to be a minimum state standard, though enforcement needs to be at a local level. There needs to be a state level of regulations so that everybody’s playing on the same field. It’s about safety and taking care of the environment.” Both Keever and Goforth said the state needs to look at redoing the tax structure. Goforth defended his vote for a one-cent-salestax increase to preserve teaching jobs, while
Keever said, “Taxing services as well as goods is an idea whose time has come.” The two also differed on the Interstate 26 connector (Keever favors the locally developed 4b alternative, while Goforth has concerns about the costs). And when asked by an audience member what she would do that Goforth doesn’t, Keever said the difference boiled down to philosophy: “I’m a more progressive candidate, I think Bruce is more conservative. That’s the basic difference ... Bruce has done a good job, [but] the issue is that there are many, many people who have more progressive feelings and thoughts and needs: Those are the people I’m running to represent.” Goforth noted his votes on environmental issues have been a target of criticism over the years but reiterated, “We have to look at where our jobs come from and strike a balance.” Another issue was Goforth’s seniority — and the potential clout it brings. “I think that the leadership in the House is changing, and I don’t think that’s as big an issue as it’s trying to be made into,” Keever said. “I can assure you it’s a big issue,” Goforth retorted. “When you’ve got seniority, it makes a huge difference. I work both sides of the aisle. I had 20 bills pass the House. If you don’t think that’s a lot of work, try to get 20 bills through both houses and get the governor’s signature. Experience matters down there ... it’s critical we keep that.” — David Forbes
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Multimedia editor Jason Sandford leaving Xpress for Ashvegas After serving as Mountain Xpress’ multimedia editor for the past two years, veteran local journalist Jason Sandford is moving on to pump even more lifeblood into Ashvegas, his popular blog about all things Asheville. Sandford, who was born and raised here, studied journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has worked as a reporter at publications including the Elizabethtown, N.C., Bladen Journal; the Elizabeth City, N.C., Daily Advance; the Florence, S.C., Florence Morning News; and European Stars & Stripes (while based in Germany). He also worked for nearly a decade at the Asheville Citizen-Times, as both a reporter and editor. Now he’s leaving Xpress to focus on Ashvegas, which Xpress readers voted Best Local Blog in our last two Best of WNC
polls. He started the blog in 2005 to feed his hunger for spreading news and what he calls “rumors of news,” and in the years since, it has grown into a lively forum for local scoops of all stripes. (See the blog at www.ashvegas. squarespace.com.) Sandford leaves behind a rich and varied body of work at Xpress, from in-depth articles on local matters to scores of photo galleries and videos on our Web site. Given the Xpress’ focus on collaboration and civic dialogue, he says working alongside community activists on stories such as the challenges facing the Burton Street neighborhood have been among the most rewarding. “I’m proud to have worked with Mountain Xpress and its employees, who share my love of this community,” Sandford says. — Jon Elliston
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Asheville mobilizes to woo Google “We have hundreds of people involved; we need thousands of people involved,” Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith told Xpress minutes before he addressed about 30 people gathered on March 4 to brainstorm ways to persuade Google to install one of its proposed superfast fiber-optic networks in Asheville. “It’s not our job to become what Google wants: It’s our job to explain who we are to Google,” Smith told the crowd. The company plans to run fiber-optic cable to homes and businesses in at least one American city with a population between 50,000 and 500,000. The cable will deliver Internet access 100 times faster than the current average. The company is accepting both individual and municipal applications. Smith is helping head up the city’s end, along with Ben Teague of the Economic Development Coalition and Hunter Goosmann of ERC Broadband. “Google is good for Asheville because our corporate guys need it: Think of health care, think of climate visualization, think of how they could innovate if they had this,” said Teague. But for the effort to succeed, said Smith, the company also needs to receive a lot of high-quality applications from individuals telling what they’d do with the new tool. “That’s going to be different for
each of you. Here’s where you get to dream big,” he said. The competition is fierce. Topeka, Kan., changed its name to Google for the month of March, and “Greensboro is considering changing its name to Googleboro,” said Smith. “It’s going to be mass insanity, and we get to be a part of it! We’re good at insanity in this town.” Such a network would also make Asheville a hub for tech businesses, noted Goosmann. “Having Google move to Asheville is the economic equivalent of a railroad coming here in 1823,” asserted Paul Van Heden of BrainShrub.com. Potential ideas include public video setups downtown and public laptops in local coffee shops to help individuals file applications. Keoki Trask suggested “turning the city of Asheville into a data collector” by tapping unused computers for massive projects such as curing cancer or deciphering the human genome. “It would help them ... and it would help humanity,” he said. A March 18 town hall meeting is planned for the Civic Center ballroom, and a Web site, googleavl. com, is already up. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 26. — David Forbes
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An agreement signed by property owners in downtown Asheville’s Eagle/Market Street district could lead to new development aimed at breathing new life into the historically African-American neighborhood known as The Block. On March 2, several representatives and property owners signed the agreement, which calls for creating 78 affordable-housing units and 6,500 square feet of retail space. The development would require demolishing four buildings, including The Ritz and neighboring structures, hopefully preserving the historic façades. “This is trying to bring it back to the more viable community it once was,” explains Darryl Hart, vice president of the Eagle/Market Streets Development Corp. Hart’s group will partner with the Eagle Market Renaissance LLC on the development. The agreement marks a change in tone in the history of attempts to redevelop The Block. Over the past decade and a half, property owners and other stakeholders have disagreed about the best approach for redevelopment, filing lawsuits and stalling plans. The new concept, though, has the blessings of both Hart and Ritz owner Gene Ellison, as well as the YMI Cultural Center and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Last year, the church got approval to raze two of its own buildings in the neighborhood. “We wanted to show the community that, at this point, we’re all together,” says Hart. “Everybody’s working in a positive way. We’re not at odds like we were in the past.” The planned opening of the adjacent Pack Square Park and a new restaurant in the Hayes & Hopson Building sometime this spring has reinforced the
need to get a consensus on the project, he notes. The agreement allows, however, that the concept needs further examination and due diligence, and it will also have to navigate the city’s approval process.
The Black Mountain/Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Local Job, Business and Health Fair, Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Owen Middle School. According to the Swannanoa Business Association, “The triple focus of this event will draw increased participation from a diverse cross section of our community: • Local employers will provide employment information and opportunities. • Local retail and service businesses will be able to display and sell their products. • Health-care providers will offer screenings and information about their services.” Concession sales at the event will benefit the school’s baseball teams. Xpress wants your business tips and local business announcements. Send them to: business@ mountainx.com.
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Mountain BizWorks’ Asheville office is once again accepting memberships from local business owners and entrepreneurs. The nonprofit, which provides business training, assistance and networking, froze applications about four months ago so it could restructure the office to better meet the incredibly high demand in Asheville (the Hendersonville and Sylva offices continued taking in members.) “This is a new trend for us,” says Communications Manager Rachel Miller about the overwhelming amount of interest last year. “People who were already in business wanted to become members mostly because of the networking opportunities.” With a new membership coordinator on board, the group is now ready to accept new businesses and startups. To get in on the action, call 253-2834, ext. 27, or e-mail erica@mountainbizworks.org.
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Spring means out with the old and in with the new. But in SheTrade’s case, what’s old is new. The event — a gathering for people wanting to buy or sell boutique-level clothing on consignment — was planned by Gwen Keller and Wendy Murell, who describe themselves as “two local Asheville moms that were looking for a fun way to earn extra money and consign their boutique-quality clothing.” Sellers are invited to submit quality clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and formal wear (including prom attire). All items must be tagged and
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Film screening benefits Mars Hill cycling team by Jonathan Poston Punxsutawney Phil, the famous prognosticating groundhog, spotted his shadow this year, and everybody knows what that means: six more weeks of winter. This is bad news for outdoors enthusiasts. Although a few hard-core adrenaline junkies do risk frostbitten lungs so they can get some fresh air even in a winter like this one, most settle for safe cardio and weight-machine workouts at the local gym. At this point, though, the prospect of still more cold days to come has even the most patient outdoors lover feeling caged. But fear not, SAD ones: It’s March movie madness to the rescue. On Thursday, March 11, Mars Hill College Cycling will present a double bill of cycling documentaries to benefit the school’s program (see details below). First up will be Race Across the Sky, featuring dramatic footage from the August 2009 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race. More than 1,200 cyclists nudged the starting line for the grueling event, which is set amid the 10,000foot-plus peaks around the former Colorado mining town. Racers have just 12 hours to master about 14,000 feet of elevation gain, often in extreme weather conditions. Some, such as renowned champion Lance Armstrong, come to win (which he did in 2009), but most competitors merely hope to emerge from the fire alive. The film is being screened in cooperation with Citizen Pictures. The second film, A Ride with George Hincapie, spotlights another of the nation’s most respected cyclists. Presented in conjunction with Plan A Films and Hincapie Sports, A Ride was directed by Chusy Jardine, whose film Anywhere, USA (based on and filmed in Asheville) won a special jury prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Mars Hill coach Hugh Moran hopes to see all 150 theater seats filled for this fundraiser, which would mean another $1,500 to help the team
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offset the costs of competing nationally. “We are a relatively new program, this being our second full year, but we’ve already attended three national championships in road, mountain bike and cyclocross,” Moran reports, adding, “We’ve found some quick success and are aiming high.” The team will host the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18. After that, the next big event is the Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wis., slated for May 7-9, he explains. “Currently, we are leading the team standings in the Southeastern Cycling Conference, which we hope to continue so we can qualify all of our team to compete at the nationals.” Mars Hill freshman Klara Rossouw of South Africa is currently leading the individual wom-
en’s standings in the Southeastern Conference, and teammate Paul Webb is ranked third in the men’s individual standings, Moran notes. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. will screen Race Across the Sky and A Ride with George Hincapie Thursday, March 11, starting at 9:30 p.m. With organizers anticipating a sold-out show, they’ll begin accepting $10 donations at the door at 8:30 p.m. A silent auction featuring gear and gifts donated by local businesses, as well as DVD sales, will also help raise money for the team. For more information, contact Hugh Moran at hamoran@ gmail.com, or visit raceacrossthesky.com/ to view the trailer for the film. X Freelance writer Jonathan Poston lives in Asheville.
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Still more madness Housebound athletes craving still more vicarious, action-packed adventure while waiting out this stubborn winter may want to check out the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which returns to Brevard College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. Presented by Sycamore Cycles of Pisgah Forest, N.C., the event will feature some of the same clips that prompted teeth-grinding, pulse-racing reactions from audiences at the annual festival in Banff, Alberta, Canada, where the films were originally shown. Included in the mix of popular favorites are a first free solo on Yosemite’s Half Dome; a new route attempt on the 6,000-meter Trango Pulpit Tower in Pakistan; mountain-sports action on the Mont Blanc range; a history of unicycling; an attempted first ascent of British Columbia’s Hunlen not-quite-frozen Falls; a finger-dangling power climb up Mount Clark; California’s virgin 90-meter limestone cave and more.
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The WNC Agricultural Options Program recently awarded 42 farmers the seed money they need to complete a variety of diversification projects. This year’s recipients, who are sharing a total pot of $225,000, are selling locally raised meats at the WNC Farmers Market in Asheville; creating additional markets for established strawberry, trout and edible-landscaping enterprises; and introducing innovative crops to the region such as milkweed (for sale to butterfly farmers) and mosses (for landscapers). Frank and Jeanette Wilson of Hominy Valley Farms - Land and Cattle in Candler are opening a market stand for local meat at the WNC Farmers Market at Asheville. Besides selling their own meat and poultry, they’ll also offer Sunburst Trout Co. products and goods from other local farms, all under the Loca-Motive brand. No less than 13 AgOptions recipients, in fact, are completing livestock projects — a sign of the growing demand for locally raised rabbit meat, beef and poultry. Haywood County residents Ronnie and Kathy James will use their grant to further diversify their tomato and pepper farm. Acquiring a Polyplanter seeder will enable them to ramp up production while saving hundreds of dollars per acre compared with the cost of hand-planting. This income boost is crucial for the couple as they continue to test new ventures. They hope to establish Haywood County’s first CSA, a kind of subscription service in which area residents pay up front for a season’s worth of farm-fresh produce. Meanwhile, over in Mitchell County, Cynthia Sharpe and Dwain Swing of OakMoon Farm & Creamery are growing the scope of their cheese-making and goat-husbandry workshops. They’ll use their grant to improve infrastructure in support of the farm’s agritourism project, a key source of off-season income. “When people attend our workshops,” says Sharpe, “they stay
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Say cheese: An AgOption grant will help Cynthia Sharpe and Dwain Swing of OakMoon Farm & Creamery in Mitchell County grow the agri-tourism side of their business. in local accommodations, eat in the restaurants and visit galleries. They get to see what this region is like, and this helps put Bakersville on the map.” Other 2010 project awards include: a produce-packaging facility to facilitate sales to local grocery chains; a propagation house for food and medicinal plants; hops production on steep terrain; a cooker for finishing maple syrup; no-till production of specialty winter squash; a screened greenhouse for raising disease-free strawberry plants; and an on-site retail store in Barnardsville offering grass-fed beef and pork. “When burley tobacco was king in Western North Carolina, it and other commodities defined mountain agriculture,” says Madison County Extension Director Ross Young, a WNC AgOptions steering committee leader. “Many
farmers are realizing that it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to farm by raising crops destined for a commodity market. The WNC AgOptions Program has been instrumental in assisting farmers as they transition to direct markets and local sales. Instead of selling to warehouses, packing sheds and stockyards, many farmers are selling directly to local groceries, restaurants, cafeterias and other consumers.” For more information about this year’s AgOption grants, visit mountainx.com at http://bit.ly/cnUDxx or wncagoptions.org. X Send your field, furrow and agriculture scoops to news@mountainx.com.
gardeningcalendar Calendar for March 10 - 18, 2010 Carolinas Dahlia Society • SA (3/13), 11am-3pm - Meet other people who love to grow dahlias and get lots of information and tips on how to grow them in Western North Carolina. This meeting will be held at J&S Cafeteria, Enka. Info: murphy4david@yahoo.com or hospitality@carolinasdahliasociety.org. Growing Grapes in WNC • TU (3/16), 9am-3pm - A program designed to help gardeners and farmers select the right kind of grapes to grow in WNC. At A-B Tech, Enka. Registration required. $15, includes materials and lunch. 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: 236-1282 or www.buyappalachian.org.
Vital Gardens: Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants, Healthy People • WE (3/17), 7:30-9pm - First in a series of Permaculture Roundtable discussions, with Monica Williams and the Culture’s Edge Permaculture Team. Learn how to make your backyard flourish. At North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave. Free. Presented by Culture’s Edge, a local nonprofit education organization.
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The scoop: Garden news highlights The Black Mountain Community Garden will host two gardening workshops on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. These workshops will be led by Master Gardeners Bob Wardwell and Suzanne Wodek. Topics will include soil testing, the ‘what, when and where’ of planting, and home composting. These workshops are free and open to the public. Community Garden registration materials will also be available at the workshops. Please RSVP to Carolyn.fryberger@ townofblackmountain.com or by phone: 669-8610 The Community Garden is located at 17 White Pine Drive in Black Mountain, just past the Grey Eagle Arena off of Blue Ridge Road. Making Unique Containers for Ikebana, a demonstration combining craft and flower design by three talented ikebana teachers and/or artists (Norma Bradley, Diane Harker and Patti Quinn Hill), will be held on Tuesday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Folk Art Center, Milepost 282 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hosted by the Asheville Chapter of Ikebana International, which serves all of Western North Carolina, the program will focus on unusual ideas to make unique ikebana containers out of fun, inexpensive and readily available materials. Combining craft with ikebana, these designs may be used in a variety of ways, such as a recyclable gift container for flowers taken from your garden, an arrangement in a container to be brought and left at a pot-luck supper, or a design in a container of hardware store materials that can be easily replicated. Chapter meetings and this demonstration are open to the public at no charge. For more information, contact Patti Quinn Hill, chapter president, at 645-6633 or pattiquinnhill@ verizon.net or www.ikebanaasheville.org.
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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 March 10 - 18, 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 AARP Tax-Aide The Tax-Aide Program will offer free tax preparation for seniors and for
low-and middle-income taxpayers through April 15. Electronic filing available. Call the individual location for details on what to bring. Info: www.aarp.org/taxaide. Questions and requests for homebound individuals: 277-8288 or info@ coabc.org. • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 1-5pm - Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St. Info: 350-2062. • THURSDAYS, Noon5pm - Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main St. Info: 2506482. • TUESDAYS, 9am-3pm - West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road. Info: 250-4750. • TUESDAYS, 10am-3pm - Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St. Info: 250-4756.
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Calendar Information In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must cost no more than $40 to attend and be sponsored by and/or benefit a nonprofit. If an event benefits a business, it’s a paid listing. If you wish to submit an event for Clubland (our free live music listings), please e-mail clubland@mountainx.com. Free Listings To submit a free listing: * Online submission form (best): http://www.mountainx.com/ events/submission * E-mail (second best): calendar@mountainx.com * Fax (next best): (828) 251-1311, Attn: Free Calendar * Mail: Free Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 * In person: Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), second floor, downtown Asheville. Please limit your submission to 40 words or less. Questions? Call (828) 251-1333, ext. 365. Paid Listings Paid listings lead the calendar sections in which they are placed, and are marked (pd.). To submit a paid listing, send it to our Classified Department by any of the following methods. Be sure to include your phone number, for billing purposes. * E-mail: marketplace@mountainx.com. * Fax: (828) 251-1311, Attn: Commercial Calendar * Mail: Commercial Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 * In person: Classified Dept., Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), Ste. 214, downtown Asheville. Questions? Call our Classified Department at (828) 251-1333, ext. 335.
• FR (3/12), 5-9pm The N.C. Chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement will celebrate ZDay, an annual day of global action and awareness, at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 48 Commerce St., downtown Asheville. Free and open to the public. Info: www. ZDay2010.org. Buncombe Co. Parks, Greenways & Rec. Events Events are free and are held at 59 Woodfin Pl., unless otherwise noted. To register or for more info: 250-4265. • MO (3/22), 11:30am1pm - Sightseers: Learn ways to protect yourself from scams. Register by March 18. Bring lunch. Dessert and drinks provided. Free. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Info: 862-5554 or www. pari.edu. • FR (3/12), 7pm - The public is invited to a workshop for novice telescope owners. The evening’s activities will include a tour of the campus and celestial observations. Reservations required by 3pm. $20/$15 seniors & military/$10 children under 14. Public Lectures & Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. • MO (3/15), 11:25am Humanities Lectures: “Art of the Classical World,” with Dr. John McClain in Lipinsky Auditorium and “European Renaissance: Humanities and Art,” with Dr. Michael Gillum in the Humanities Lecture Hall. Info: 251-6808. • WE (3/17), 4:15pm Transitions in Appalachia Lecture Series: “Asheville: Forms of Transition,” with author Nan K. Chase in Highsmith University Union, room 104. Info: 232-5041. Severe Weather Workshop • SA (4/17), 8am-5:30pm - The workshop, featuring scientific presentations to promote awareness, understanding and preparedness for severe weather, will be held in Robinson Hall, Rm. 125, on the UNCA campus. No prior knowledge of meteo-
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rology required. $15. Register by March 15. Info: http://facstaff.unca. edu/ahuang/workshop or 251-6149. Talks & Presentations at WCU These public lectures, readings and events at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 227-2303. • WE (3/10) - A film screening of Sombrero, with screenplay by Josefina Niggli and based on a book of her short stories; and a gender conference at WCU, sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program, featuring author and Niggli scholar Elizabeth Coonrod Martinez as keynote speaker. Info: 227-2786. U.S. Census Road Show • SA (3/13), 11am-3pm - The Census Portrait of America Road Tour, where staffers answer questions, discuss job opportunities and accept job applications, will be at the WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road. Info: buncombecounty.org and click on the U.S. census logo. WCU Asheville Luncheon Series Hear about the latest developments at the university at the Hilton in Biltmore Park. $10.50 for lunch. Info: alumni. wcu.edu, 227-7335 or mramsey@wcu.edu. • WE (3/17), 11:45am - Gathering and reception followed by lunch buffet —- 12:15pm - Program focusing on the department of athletics. Women’s History Month at UNCA • WE (3/17), 6:45pm - “Celebrating Advocacy: Asheville YWCA Working to Empower Women and Eliminate Racism,” panel featuring YWCA program directors and Dr. Sarah Judson in Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. Info: 2516285.
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weeklypicks Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. of Asheville Music (FoAM), a film festival pairing local musicians with filmmakers, wed Future presents a screening on Wednesday, March 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Cinebarre, Biltmore
Square Mall. Audiences vote for their favorite music video. $5. All proceeds go to the winning artist. Info: 279-4166. Listen up canine owners! Local author and Pulitzer Prize winner Cathy Mitchell will read from
thur and discuss her book Save a Spaniel Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore.
Info: 254-6734. Read Alli Marshall’s review of the book at www.mountainx.com/ae/2009/ book_report_save_a_spaniel.
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Jazz After Five presents a concert by local jazz-fusion band Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Friday, March 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pack Place. Info: www.ashevilledowntown.org.
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Dress in green for the St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade! The March of the Leprechauns will be held Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Hendersonville. There will be vendors, activities for children and more. Info: 697-2022.
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Asheville Community Band's annual spring and scholarship awards concert will be held at Mars Hill College's Moore Auditorium Sunday, March 14, at 3:30 p.m. $8/free for students and children with paying adult. Info: 254-2234 or www.ashevillecommunityband.org.
mon UNCA's baseball team will take on Mars Hill College's team Monday, March 15, at 3 p.m. at UNCA's Greenwood Field. Info: 251-6459.
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Climate Change in 2010: A scientific panel will discuss "Climate Change and Local Health" at Diana Wortham Theatre Tuesday, March 16, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A reception will follow at Colburn Earth Science Museum. Info: kodavis@colburnmuseum.org.
(pd.) For individuals and couples who want to improve one or more relationships in their lives. Classes held last Sunday each month, 7pm-9pm. • Learn more! (828) 6450999 or www.meetup. com/CreatingYourIdealR elationship
Alternative Currency • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm - Informal social gathering at Westville Pub for people who find an alt. paper currency intriguing, but have questions/concerns, and for those who understand the ins-and-outs and want to share their knowledge with others. Family-friendly event. 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. Asheville Newcomers Club Women new to the city or recently retired make new friends while learning about opportunities Asheville offers. Info: avlnewcomers@aol.com or 274-6662. • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 9:30am - Meeting with speakers from local organizations. 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 9264600. • MONDAYS, 12:201:30pm - Meeting. Financial Therapy Groups
• TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - Try out new ways of living and of being, supported by others with similar circumstances, for the collective wisdom of the group to enlighten all, while lightening the burden of each. $8. Info: www.financialtherapygroups.com. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 2558115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • WEDNESDAYS, 7-10pm - Firestorm/Blitzkrieg game night (bring a game, if you’d like). 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. Sons of the American Revolution • 2nd SATURDAYS, 12pm - The Blue Ridge
Chapter meets bi-monthly at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 1000 Brevard Road, Asheville. Info: 545-1222. 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. Veterans for Peace The public is invited to the regular business meeting of the WNC Veterans for Peace Chapter 099. The meeting is free and open to the public, and held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Info: 626-2572 or 528-5180. • SU (3/14), Noon-6pm - Open house with entertainment, refreshments and information at the new Asheville headquarters at the Courtyard Gallery, 9 Walnut, 1-D (downstairs). Youth Outright
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• FRIDAYS - Empowering LGBTQ youth in WNC from 14-20 years of age. Weekly evening Youth Group meetings at the Jefferson House, 21 Edwin Place, Asheville.
Government & Politics Buncombe County Republican Women A group dedicated to electing and supporting conservative Republicans. • 2nd THURSDAYS, 11:30am-1pm - Meeting. Open to women (and men) who believe and support the core principals of the Republican Party. The group is dedicated to electing conservative officials and protecting the Constitution. Coffee Party USA • SA (3/13), Noon-2pm - Interested in a thoughtful, rational, open-minded alternative to the Tea Party movement? Come share thoughts and ideas at The French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Lexington Ave. Land-of-Sky Regional Council Info: 251-6622 or www. landofsky.org. • WE (3/17), 11am - RPO TCC meeting —1:30pm - RPO TAC meeting at the Land-of-Sky Regional Council offices, 339 New Leicester Hwy, St. 140. LibertyOnTheRocks.org A national nonpartisan social group connecting liberty advocates. • MONDAYS, 7pm - Meets at El Chapala Restaurant off of Merrimon Ave. Sheriff’s Citizens Academy • Through MO (3/15) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting applications for the spring 2010 Sheriff’s Citizens Academy (AprilJune), which is designed to provide an overview of daily operations. Info: ben.parker@buncombecounty.org.
Seniors & Retirees AARP Chapter 8 Meeting • WE (3/10), 10am Meeting in the fellowship hall of the Hendersonville Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2301 Asheville Hwy. Social period followed by a business meeting and guest
speakers Karla Reese, director of Pardee Adult Day Health, and Ron Comeens, associated with Life Line. Info: 6969181. Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning Info: www.brcll.com. • MONDAYS (3/1 through 3/22) - Foursession class on “Instructor’s Choice: A Variety of Topics in Biology.” Join Don Osterberg to learn about basic genetics, turtles, carnivores, omnivores, herbivores, bird reproduction and parenting. $25, plus one-time membership fee. Henderson County Senior Softball League The league is always looking for new players, ages 55 and older. Weather permitting, they play year-round. Info: 698-3448 or www. LJRsoftball.com. • TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Daytime games at Jackson Park in Hendersonville (AprilOct.) 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. • TH (3/11), 2pm - Van Clan to the Blue Ridge parkway visitor center. The trip will include a tour of the LEED-certified building, a short film screening about the construction of the Parkway and more. $3. Call to sign up. • FR (3/12), 11am-2pm - Lunch & Learn: Come make draft stoppers (stuffed and decorated fabric tubes that are placed at the bottom of a door), which will be distributed to individuals served by Meals on Wheels, Community Action Opportunities and the Council on Aging. Call to sign up.
Animals Asheville Kennel Club Membership is open to everyone interested in purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. Info: 258-4833 or www.ashevillekennelclub. com. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm Breed Handling Classes. Learn how to present your purebred dog in the Show Ring. Meets at the US Army Reserve Center
on Louisiana Avenue. Open to the public. Details and map on the website. 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 four times a month within Asheville or Buncombe County to build a fence for a chained dog. Parrot Education & Adoption Phoenix Landing is a parrot care, adoption and education group. Info: www.phoenixlanding.org or 658-0088. • SA (3/13), 10amNoon - “Welcome to My House,” interior design class for cages. How a parrot’s cage is set up can affect their comfort, mobility, activity level, foot health, safety, feeding and sleep habits. At Four Points by Sheraton, 22 Woodfin St., Asheville.
Technology Free Mac Computer Classes Classes are held at Charlotte Street Computers, 101 S. Lexington Ave., downtown Asheville. To register: classes@charlottestreetcomputers.com. • MONDAYS, Noon12:45pm - Mac OSX Basics class. • WEDNESDAYS, Noon12:45pm - iMovie class. • FRIDAYS, Noon12:45pm - iPhoto class. Macintosh Asheville Computer Society • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7pm - MACS user group meets. Visitors welcome. Info: 665-0638 or http:// web.me.com/macsnc. Check website for bad weather cancellation.
Business & Careers A-B Tech Continuing Ed Classes Classes are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.abtech.edu/ce. • MO (3/15), 6-9pm - “Herbal First Aid.” Join a clinical herbalist as she discusses her favorite
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remedies for first aid and demonstrates how to make your own first aid kit at home. Info: http:// abtech.edu/ce/schedule/ bio.asp. American Advertising Federation Asheville Info: 258-0316, programs@aafasheville.org or www.aafasheville.org. • WE (3/10), 5pm - First meeting of the Public Service Committee at the Battery Park Book Exchange. RSVP: martha@marthadugger.com.
Volunteering Autism Community Center Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313. • THURSDAYS, 4:305:30pm - Volunteering groups for teens. Four Seasons Compassion for Life Volunteer Training • TH (3/18), 5-8:30pm - Volunteer orientation in Flat Rock. Welcoming new volunteers to serve hospice patients in Buncombe and Henderson County to provide patients socialization, supportive presence, errands, and/or respite for the caregivers in homes, assisted living/ nursing facilities. Info: 692-6178. Habitat for Humanity Seeks Women Build Volunteers Women Build is Habitat’s volunteer program for women who want to learn construction skills and make a difference by building homes and communities. Info: brusso@ ashevillehabitat.org. • The next house starts March 16. To sign up to volunteer: www.ashevillehabitat.org, click on the Women Build logo. Once on VolunteerUp, set up an account, and check “Women Build 2010 team member.” Select the March, April or May calendar, and then sign up to volunteer. Men and Women Wanted Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for persons ages 18 and up to share outings twice a month with youth from singleparent homes. Activities are free or low-cost. Volunteers also needed
to mentor 1 hr./wk. during the school year. Info: 253-1470 or www. bbbswnc.org. • TH (3/18), Noon - Info session at the United Way building, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Rm. 213. Preschool Outreach Program • SA (3/13), 9am2:30pm - Preschool Outreach Program (POP) volunteer training session. Each volunteer will visit a childcare center to deliver a storytime program. The job requires a commitment of 4-5 hours a month. Info: 250-4729 or pop@buncombecounty.org. WNC AIDS Project Info: www.wncap.org or 252-7489. • Through TH (4/29) - Volunteer as an Ambassador and help collect donations at area restaurants participating in this year’s Dining Out for Life fundraising event. Info: 252-7489.
Health Programs 3 Yummy Vegan Macrobiotic Cooking Classes (pd.) With French Chef Didier Cuzange and Dr. Liliane Papin. • Sundays, 3-6pm, downtown Asheville. • March 21: What’s for Breakfast? • March 28: Quick, Easy and Healthy • April 11: Sea Vegetables. $40/class, (Only $30 pre-registered, $10 non-refundable deposit). • Information/registration: 258-1413 or www. kwanyinacupuncture. com Professional Help For Overshoppers/ Overspenders (pd.) • Begins February/ March. Stop the pain of Overshopping/ Overspending • Individual or group format • 10 session group beginning February/ March • Discover triggers and what you’re really shopping for • Learn specific tools and strategies to end the shame and pain • Holistic, Mindful and Compassionate approach. Call Denise Kelley, MA, LPC: 2312107 or email:empowering.solutions@yahoo. com Spring Cleaning Your Body • Detoxification For Better Health (pd.) Do you want: • More energy? • Better
digestion? • Clearer skin? • Less pain? • 4 week program of education, food tastings, nutritional supplements and group support. • Wednesdays in April, 6:30pm8:30pm, Asheville. • Class limited to 10 • Register by March 31. • Registration/information: Elizabeth Pavka, PhD, LD/N, Wholistic Nutritionist, (828) 2521406 or epavka@main. nc.us 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. $60/4-session class. Info: 254-5613 or www. centerforsacredsexuality.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 7:309:30pm - Meeting. Breathe America • TH (3/11) through SU (3/14) - Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts will offer free Shamanic BreathworkTM workshops for its first ever Breathe America event. At Isis Cove Community & Retreat Center, Whittier, NC. Info: www. shamanicbreathwork.org. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Free, but registration and appointments required unless otherwise noted. To register or for info: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600. • SA (3/13), 9:30am1:30pm - Learn CPR as part of Red Cross Month. Infant/Child CPR classes will be held at the Pardee Health Education Center and Adult CPR classes will be held at Mountain 1st Bank, Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville. To register: 693-5605. • MO (3/15), 2:304:30pm - “Managing Back Pain with Physical Therapy,” a discussion with David Gerrer. Free H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Vaccines • Buncombe County Department of Health is offering H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines to anyone age 6 months or
older. Mon.-Fri., 8am4:30pm, no appointment needed. H1N1 vaccine is free; seasonal vaccine is free for those up to age 18. Info: 250-6400. 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, 12:30pm - Senior potluck, qigong and lecture. • WEDNESDAYS (through 3/31), 24:30pm - “Living Healthy” is a free, interactive workshop designed to help people manage a chronic condition, including pain, fatigue, depression and frustration. Improve and maintain health. To register: 251-7438. • 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. • WE (3/10), 4:30-9pm - Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Dr. Info: 692-1262. • SA (3/13), 10am2:30pm - YMCA of Hendersonville, 810 W. 6th Ave. Info: 692-5774. • MO (3/15), 10am2:30pm - American Red Cross Chapter, 203 2nd Ave. East. Info: 6935605. Living Healthy With a Chronic Condition • WEDNESDAYS (3/10 & 4/14), 2-4:30pm - “Living Healthy” is a free, interactive workshop designed to help people manage a chronic condition, including pain, fatigue, depression and frustration. Improve and maintain health. At Pardee Rehab
& Wellness Center. To register: 251-7438. • THURSDAYS (3/11 & 4/15), 10am-12:30pm - “Living Healthy” workshop at Mission Health Education Center. To register: 213-2222, option 2. 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. • TU (3/16), Noon - “The Eyes Have It,” a discussion about keeping your eyes healthy with Samuel Navon in the Lelia Patterson Center. 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. • SU (3/14), 8:30am1pm - Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St. Info: 7793076. • MO (3/15), 1:30-6pm - Asheville Christian Academy, 74 River Wood Road, Swannanoa. Info: 581-2200. • TH (3/18), 2-6:30pm - Lutheran Church of the Nativity, 2425 Hendersonville Road. Info: 684-0352. Spring Mountain Community Center Located at 807 Old Fort Road, Fairview. • MONDAYS, 7pm; WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 8:30am Yoga. Bring a mat and blanket or towel. Improve your breathing, flexibility and stamina. $5-$7 donation per session. • TH (3/11), 7-9pm - Health Wise: Sleep Apnea. This free series of health-awareness programs trains participants to become advocates
for their own health. The SMCC is “The Comfort Zone,” where all are welcome and encouraged to proactively participate in their own wellness. 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, 5:306:30pm - Step/Weights Class ending with mat work (stretches, yoga & pilates). All levels. 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.
Support Groups Adult Children Of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families ACOAs continue “survival” behaviors they had as children, which no longer serve them as adults. Come learn how to grow in recovery and become the person you are meant to be through this 12-step fellowship. Info: 545-9648. • 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, 12:151:15pm - Step study: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131. • WEDNESDAYS, 8pm - Al-Anon in West Asheville: Meeting at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd., across
from Ingles. Separate Newcomers’ Meeting meets also at 8pm. Info: 258-4799. • 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, 12:301:30pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 6868131. • 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: 2811566. • 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. ALS Group Resource and support group for people with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), their family and friends. Meetings are held at 68 Sweeten Creek Rd. Info: 252-1097. • 2nd SUNDAYS, 3-5pm - Meeting, with refreshments. Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective • MONDAYS, 7-9pm - Mutual aid in a world
gone mad. Peer support, resources and discussion. At the YWCA, 185 South French Broad Ave. The Collective supports self-determination and choice for mental health and wellness. Everyone is welcome. Info: radmadasheville@theicarusproject.net. 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, 5:30-7:00pm - Breast cancer support group. Inspire one another, share stories and listen to interesting speakers from the community. All female cancer patients, survivors and caregivers welcome. Bipolar and Depression Support Group • WEDNESDAYS, 6:308:30pm - Magnetic Minds meets at Mountain House, 225 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Peer support, empowerment, recovery and advocacy. Info: 3189179. 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. DivorceCare • WEDNESDAYS (through 4/15), 6:15-7:30pm - 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 or www.thecenternc.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 78pm - 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. HIV/AIDS Support Group Open support group for all who struggle with HIV/AIDS. Info: 252-7489, bannders2@yahoo.com or www.wncap.org. • 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Meeting. Jewish Family Services of WNC A program of the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St. • 3rd TUESDAYS, 12:302pm - Caregiver Support Group. This group offers family members and caregivers of any loved one to share experiences, receive information and develop coping skills in matters related to the issues of caregiving. Info: 253-0701, ext. 112 or lauren@jcc-asheville.org. MemoryCaregivers Network Support for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Info: 6459189 or 771-2219. • 1st TUESDAYS, 12:302pm - Meeting at Fletcher Calvary Episcopal Church.
• 3rd TUESDAYS, 12:30-2pm - Meeting at New Hope Presbyterian Church. 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) 9252148. • 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. • 3rd TUESDAYS, 8pm - Group meets at Mountainhouse, 225 E. Chestnut St. 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: 2778185. • TUESDAYS, 10:30amNoon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari. Open BBSS mtg. Info: 280-2213. 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. Sexaholics Anonymous SA is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive patterns of lust, romance, destructive relationships,
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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. SMART Recovery • THURSDAYS, 6-7pm - Self-Management and Recovery Training, a free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help group for abstaining from any substance or activity addiction, meets at Grace Episcopal Church on Merrimon Ave. Donations requested. Info: www.smartrecovery.org. Support Groups Sessions are led by Charlene Galvin, a board certified Chaplain. Love offering. Info: 329-3187 or chargalvin@hotmail. com. • THURSDAYS, 1011:30am - Living with Life Limiting Illness —1:30-3pm - Caregivers Support Group. WNC Brain Tumor Support Welcomes family as well as the newly diagnosed and longer-term survivors. Info: 691-2559 or www.wncbraintumor.org. • TH (3/18), 6:15pm - Monthly meeting at MAHEC on Biltmore Ave., at the edge of the Mission Hospital complex. Refreshments and socializing, followed by speaker Aundry Freeman from Pisgah Legal Services, who will discuss disability benefits, SSI, Medicaid. • 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:15-8pm - Group meets at MAHEC, 501 Biltmore Ave., at the edge of the Mission Hospitals campus. Workaholic Anonymous (WA) Meetings Feeling rushed? Can’t get it all done? WA slogan: “Slow is beautiful and powerful. I move glacially.” Info: 254-6484. Or try conference call meetings: Get times and numbers at www.workaholics-anonymous.org/page. php?page=_meetings. • TUESDAYS, 5:306:30pm - Asheville WA meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church St.
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Sports Groups & Activities Presentation on Lightweight Backpacking and Long-Distance Hiking (pd.) Tues., Mar. 16th, 7 p.m. - Appalachian Trail hiker Judy Gross founded Lightheart Gear, a company that specializes in ultra light backpacking tents. Judy will give a presentation at the Arden store that will include pictures and stories from her 2006 hike. For more info, contact Gary at geblen@diamondbrand. com. Spring Diva Night & Fashion Show (pd.) Thurs., Mar. 18th, 7 - 9 p.m. - A benefit for Girls on the Run, Diva Night will feature $5 BBQ plates from Luella’s BBQ and Isis underwear for $5 (regularly $15) with all sales going to Girls on the Run. The evening will also feature a fashion show, give-aways to the first 100 attendees, raffle prizes, store-wide discounts, coupons and much more! For more information, contact Sarah at smerrell@diamondbrand.com. St. Patty’s Day Sale (pd.) Wed., Mar. 17th - Going green earns shoppers big savings at Diamond Brand this St. Patrick’s Day! Use a reusable shopping bag at Diamond Brand on St. Patrick’s Day and receive 20 percent off any purchase for helping keep our environment green and healthy. Don’t have a reusable tote bag? Diamond Brand has a great selection! Asheville Aikikai Info: www.aikidonc.org or 258-1330. • WEEKLY - Women and men (ages 14 and up) are invited for advanced and beginning practice. Beginners are welcome anytime. $5. At 939 Riverside Drive. • TUESDAY & FRIDAYS, 5:30-6:15pm - Aikido class for children ages 8-14. $5. 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, 5:45-
7:15am & SATURDAYS, 7-9am - Coached practices at Warren Wilson College. Asheville Ski and Outing Club The year-round activity club organizes skiing, snowboarding, biking and hiking trips for its members. Membership is open to all ages and ability. Info: www.ashevilleskiclub.com. • 2nd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Meets at the Country Club of Asheville. Disc Golf Check the kiosk at Richmond Hill Park for events and nearby tournaments. Info: 680-9626 or www.wncdiscgolf. com. • TUESDAYS, 3pm Doubles at Richmond Hill Park. Random draw for partners. Midnight Basketball at the YMCA • SATURDAYS (through 4/3), 11pm-1am Midnight Basketball for ages 16-20 at the YMCA, 30 Woodfin St. in downtown Asheville. $5. Info: 210-9622. Pickleball It’s like playing ping pong on a tennis court. For all ages. $1 per session. Paddles and balls are provided. Info: 3502058. • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9-11am Meets at Stephens-Lee Rec Center, 30 George Washington Carver St. (take S. Charlotte to Max St.). Skateboarders Needed for Design Ideas • TH (3/18), 7pm - A design meeting, open to all local skate boarders, will be held at Waynesville Recreation Center. Join California’s Spohn Ranchand and contribute ideas for the new Waynesville Skate Park. Info: 456-2030 or recdirector@townofwaynesville.org. Sports at UNCA Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Info: 251-6459. • SA (3/13), 11am - UNCA Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs. North Georgia at Crowne Plaza Tennis Center. • SU (3/14), Noon UNCA Women’s Tennis vs. Mars Hill at Crowne Plaza Tennis Center.
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• MO (3/15), 3pm UNCA Baseball vs. Mars Hill at Greenwood Field. • TU (3/16), 2pm UNCA Women’s Tennis vs. North Carolina A&T at Crowne Plaza Tennis Center. Tai Chi for Seniors (all welcome) • WEDNESDAYS, Noon A gentle class for beginners promoting balance, strength, flexibility and calm. Basic practices, no complex movements. Upstairs at the French Broad Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. $10. Info: 645-9579. Waynesville Parks and Recreation Info: 456-2030 or recoutdoorprograms@ townofwaynesville.org. • MO (3/15), 6:30pm - Organizational meeting for the ISA Spring Softball Leagues. Mandatory meeting for all team reps interested in entering a team in the league. 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 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. • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 4-5pm - Origami Folding Frenzy. From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding. Included with museum admission. • 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.
Autism Community Center Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313. • WEDNESDAYS, 3-4pm - Video game group for youth. • THURSDAYS, 3-4pm - Youth sports group. • FRIDAYS, 3-5:30pm Cooking groups for youth and teens. • MONDAYS, 3-5:30pm - Music groups for youth and teens. • TUESDAYS, 3-5:30pm - Hiking groups for youth and teens. Celebration Singers of Asheville Community children’s chorus for ages 7-14. For audition/performance info: 230-5778 or www. singasheville.org. • THURSDAYS, 6:307:45pm - Children’s chorus rehearsal at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St., downtown Asheville. Events for Kids at Spellbound Spellbound Children’s Bookshop is located at 19 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 232-2228 or www.spellboundchildrensbookshop.com. • TUESDAYS, 10:30am - Story time for ages 3-5 —- 3:30pm - Story time for ages 5-7. 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. Home School Happenings • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with monthly Home School Happenings. Programs are available for various grade levels. $7/child. 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.
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)2583229. Emotional Wisdom 2010 (pd.) Hay House Astrologer Debra Silverman, M.A.. March 24, 2010 - 7:00PM. Crystal Visions. $15, Debra Silverman, M.A. Humorous, compassionate Hay House astrologer presents the natural elements to awaken your identity, purpose. New Moon Manifesting • Reiki Circle • This Sunday (pd.) March 14, 2pm4pm. The perfect opportunity to experience the benefits of Reiki! Reiki Master, Odilia, begins the circle with an overview, then leads a powerful New Moon Meditation for Manifesting with a Crystal Singing Bowl. • Each person receives a mini-Reiki treatment. $12. RSVP: (828) 3670434. Asheville. www. AshevilleReiki.com The Crone, Creativity & Kundalini (pd.) Free Women’s Preview Circle At 7pm on Tues.March 16th & March 30th at WOMENS WELLNESS & EDUCATION CENTER, 24 Arlington Street, Asheville. For Details: http://goddessontheloose.com/?page_ id=1348 Anyaa@ vzemail.com or 828-7880773. 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. Actively Eliminating Obstacles to Awakening • Alternate WEDNESDAYS, 7:30pm - An interactive, playful and heart-expanding class with spiritual teacher Solomon. Learn to actively release past blocks and more. An original exploration into consciousness. At Lighten Up Yoga, 60 Biltmore Ave. First class free/$10 thereafter. Info: (530) 852-7836 or (866) 573-1870. All Saints Anglican Church Located at 15 McDowell Road, Mills River. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is used. Info: 891-7216. • SUNDAYS, 8:30am - Holy Eucharist —- 9:45am - Christian Education —- 11am - Holy Eucharist. Call for information on other weekly services. Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation/An Evening of Knowledge Transcend the busy, active mind—effortlessly—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. 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 EnkaCandler Library meeting room. Being Filled With the Holy Spirit • TH (3/11), 6:308:30pm - Program at OSL ecumenical group dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. At Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. All are welcome. Info: 242-3260 or mtn_osl@yahoo.com. Buddhist Meditation and Discussion Meets in the space above the French Broad Food Co-op. March’s theme: “Medicine for the Heart.” Suggested donation: $8/$4 students & seniors. Info: 779-5502 or www.meditation-innorthcarolina.org. • WE (3/10), 7:15pm - “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body.” • WE (3/17), 7:15pm “Transforming Illness.” 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? $36. Info: rabbi@chabadasheville.org. Cloud Cottage Sangha This branch of the World Community of Mindful Living meets at 219 Old Toll Circle in Black Mountain, to practice seated meditation and mindfulness training. All events by donation. Info: 669-0920, cloudcottage@bellsouth.net or www.cloudcottage.org. • SU (3/14), 2-3:30pm “White Tara Compassion Chanting,” with Serpentine Arborvitae. $10. Info: serpentine@ humanangel.net. 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
freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was called “the most famous actress the world has ever known.” She did a few films in the early days of the cinema, but most of her work was in the theater. At age 70, she played the role of the 13year-old Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. I commend her on her refusal to act her age, and recommend that you make a comparable effort in the coming weeks. For example, if you’re in your twenties, try something you thought you wouldn’t do until you were at a very ripe age. If you’re over 50, be 25 for a while. It’s an excellent time to do this kind of time-traveling.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
You might have to use primitive means to accomplish modern wonders. It may be necessary to hearken back to what worked in the past in order to serve the brightest vision of the future. Take your cue from Luis Soriano, a saintly teacher who carries a library of 120 books on the back of a donkey as he meanders around the back country of Columbia, helping poor kids learn how to read.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Humans have been baking and eating bread for at least 5,000 years. But it wasn’t until the 20th century that anyone figured out a fast and easy way to cut it into thin, precise pieces. Then Otto Rohwedder, who had been working on the project for 16 years, produced a machine that cut a loaf into individual slices. I bring him to your attention, Gemini, because I think you are in a phase of your life when you could very possibly create an innovation that would be as intimately revolutionary as Rohwedder’s was for the masses. In fact, why aren’t you working on it right now?
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
In order to heal deep-seated problems, people may need to engage in long-term psychotherapy, patiently chipping away at their mental blocks for many years. But some lucky sufferers get their neuroses zapped virtually overnight, either with the help of a monumental event that shocks them out of their malaise or through the work of a brilliant healer who uses a few strokes of kamikaze compassion to creatively destroy their deluded fixations. I think you’re now a candidate for this type of correction, Cancerian.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
To discover the most useful truths, you will have to peek behind the curtains and root around to see what’s cloaked in the dark and maybe even explore messes you’d rather not touch. What complicates your task is that the fake truths may be extra loud and shiny, distracting you from the down and dirty stuff with their relentless come-ons. But I have confidence in your ability to outmaneuver the propaganda, Leo. You shall know the hype, and knowing the hype will set you free.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The evil geniuses of the advertising industry are hard at work in their labs dreaming up seductive new mojo to artificially stimulate your consumer lusts. Meanwhile, the media’s relentless campaign to get you to believe in debilitating fantasies and divert you from doing what’s really good for you has reached a fever pitch. And here’s the triple whammy: Even more than usual, some of your relatives and cohorts are angling to convince you that what pleases them is what pleases you. So is there any hope that you will be able to hone in on what truly excites you? (It’s especially important that you do so right now.) The answer, in my opinion, is a qualified yes — IF you’re willing to conduct intensive research into the idiosyncratic secrets of what makes you happy; and IF you’re not scared to discover who you are when you’re turned on all the way.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
If you were living in Greece in the fifth century B.C., I’d urge you to bathe in the healing spring at the shrine of Asklepios in Athens. If you were in 19th-century France, I’d recommend that you trek to the sacred shrine at Lourdes — being sure to crawl the last halfmile on your hands and knees — and sip from the curative waters there. But since you’re a busy 21st-century sophisticate and may have a limited belief in miracles, I’ll simply suggest that you visit the most interesting tree you know and spill a bottle of pristine water over your head as you confess your sins and ask the sky for forgiveness and sing songs that purify you to the bone.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It’s quite possible that the nature of consciousness is in the midst of a fundamental transformation. The human race seems to be getting more empathetic, more compassionate, and even more psychic. Many of us are having experiences that were previously thought to be the province of mystics, such as epiphanies that give us visceral perceptions of the interconnectedness of all life. Even as some traditional religions lose members and devolve into cartoony fundamentalism, there are ever-increasing numbers of intelligent seekers who cultivate a more discerning spiritual awareness outside the decrepit frameworks. If you haven’t been on this bandwagon, Scorpio, now’s a good time to jump on. If you’re already on board, get ready for an accelerated ride.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This week you’ll be working overtime while you sleep. Your dreaming mind will be playing around with solutions to your waking mind’s dilemmas. Your ally, the wild conjurer in the ramshackle diamond-encrusted sanctuary at the edge of the deep dark forest, will be spinning out medicine stories and rounding
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There’ll be an abundance of unambiguous choices for you to make in the coming days. I’m not implying they’ll be easy, just that the different alternatives will be clearly delineated. To get you warmed up for your hopefully crisp decisions, I’ve compiled a a few exercises. Pick one of each of these pairs: 1. exacting homework or free-form research; 2. pitiless logic or generous fantasies; 3. precise and disciplined communication or heedless self-expression; 4. grazing like a contented sheep or rambling like a restless mountain goat.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Among Eastern religions, some traditions preach the value of getting rid of your desires. To be righteously attuned to current cosmic rhythms, however, I think you should rebel against that ideal, and instead cultivate a whole host of excellent desires. Use your imagination, please! Here are a few I highly recommend: a desire for a revelation or experience that will steer you away from becoming more like a machine; a desire for a fresh blast of purity from a primal source; a desire for an imaginary pet snake that teaches you how to be more playful with your libidinous energy; and a desire for a jolt of unexpected beauty that reminds you how important it is to always keep a part of your mind untamed.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
I used to have an acupuncturist who, as she poked me with needles, liked to talk about her understanding of Chinese medicine. Once she told me that every human being needs a “heart protector,” which is a body function that’s “like a holy warrior who serves as the queen’s devoted ally.” But the heart protector is not something you’re born with. You’ve got to grow it by building your fortitude and taking care of your body. I think the heart protector will be an apt metaphor for you to play with in the coming weeks, Pisces. It’s going to be an excellent time for you to cultivate any part of your life that gives your heart joy, strength, peace, and integrity. Homework: Starved for good news? Weary of the nonstop barrage of misery foisted on you by the media? Check this out: http://bit. ly/PronoiaNetwork
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Fiddlers of Madison County: Adam Masters — along with Arvil Freeman, Josh Goforth, Bobby Hicks and other master fiddlers — will perform a benefit concert at The Madison County Arts Council on March 13. Info: 649-1301. photo courtesy of The Madison County Arts Council
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. Dances of Universal Peace Circle • 2nd SUNDAYS, 7pm - Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and group singing honoring the world’s mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary. At Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. $5 donation. Info: 225-0515. 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. Introduction to Vipassana Meditation • TH (3/18), 7-9pm - A brief introduction to Vipassana meditation, as taught by S.N. Goenka, will be offered at the West Asheville Library, Community Room. From 7-8pm, screening of a documentary on Vipassana. From 8-9pm, Q&A. Free. Info: www. patapa.dhamma.org. 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. Lent Offerings • THURSDAYS (through 3/25), 7pm - “What Moves You? The Embodiment of Liturgy” at the Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St.,
Biltmore Village. Free. Info: 274-2681. Mindfulness Meditation Class 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
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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: 299-3246. Info: www.shivabalamahayogi. com. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm “Silent Meditation.” Free. Toning for Peace Lift your voice in freeform [removed]to gener-
ate well-being and peace for the greater benefit of our ever-evolving planet). $5-$10. Info: 667-2967 or www.toningforpeace. org. • 2nd SUNDAYS, 1pm - Warm-up. • 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:30-2:45pm - At the Light Center in Black Mountain. Transmission Meditation Group Join in this meditation group for personal and spiritual growth, as well as the healing and transformation of the planet. Info: 318-8547. • SUNDAYS, 2pm Meditation. 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 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 (3/10), 7pm - “Intro to Quantum Touch,” with Rev. Pam Hurst. Learn to hold a high energy vibration to heal yourself or to send to another. Love offering. • SA (3/13), 9am-Noon - “Using EFTfor Fears, Phobias and other Foibles,” with Romella and Ed O’Keefe. $20 before March 7/$25 door. Waynesville Creative Thought Center Located at 741 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. Info: 4569697, waynesvilleCTC@ aol.com or www.mountainshops.com/ctc. • THURSDAYS, 5:306:30pm - Zumba fitness classes with Ann Parsons. Love offering. • MONDAYS & THURSDAYS, Noon-1pm Qi Gong, Yoga and Pilates with Kim May. Love offering. • TUESDAYS, 2-3:30pm & WEDNESDAYS, 67:30pm - Chakra-balancing meditation and oneness blessings with Margie Brockmiller and Donna Webster. Love offering. 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. Xuanfa Dharma Center of Asheville • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Practice followed by a short DVD screening. Free. Call for directions: 255-4741. Zen Center of Asheville A Soto Zen Temple in downtown Asheville offering zazen instruction, weekly lectures and a regular sitting schedule. Info: www.zcasheville.org. • MONDAYS through SATURDAYS - Sittings in the mornings. Also, on Wed. evenings before lecture.
Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings WINDOW GALLERY (pd.) • 58 Broadway. Seeking submissions from artists interested in showing their work. Please call for appointment Tues-Sat. 12-6pm. 505-8000. Art League of Henderson County The ALHC meets and shows exhibits at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. (25N) in downtown Hendersonville. Info: 698-7868 or www. artleague.net. • SU (3/14) through FR (4/9) - Polyrhythms, an exhibit of mixed-media art by Costanza Knight, will be on display in the Grace Etheredge Room. • SU (3/14), 1:302:30pm - Opening reception for Polyrhythms.
Following the reception, William Jameson will give a presentation titled “Starting a Large Oil Painting.” Art on Depot 250 Depot St., Waynesville. Info: 2460218 or www.artondepot. com. • Through FR (4/30) - An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Schneider will be on display. • FR (3/12), 6-9pm - Opening reception for Patrick Schneider’s exhibition. Enjoy live music and refreshments. 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. • Through SA (5/1) Mentors & Students will be on display. • FR (3/12) through SA (3/27) - The Art of Our Children, an exhibition featuring the work of elementary school children, will be on display. • FR (3/12) - Opening reception for the Elementary Students Exhibition and the exhibit by Hamadi Ben Saad, who will attend the reception. Dr. Stephan Page, Superintendent of the Henderson County Public Schools, will speak. Snacks will be provided. • FR (3/12) through SA (3/27) - The Elementary Students Exhibition will be on display in the Neill Gallery —- Work by Hamadi Ben Saad of Tunisia will be on display in the reception area. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org. • Through SU (7/11) - Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. • Through SU (5/9) - Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between will be on display in Holden Community Gallery. • Through SU (7/18) - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century. Asheville Gallery of Art A co-op gallery representing 29 regional artists
located at 16 College St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am5pm. Info: 251-5796 or www.ashevillegallery-ofart.com. • MO (3/1) through WE (3/31) - Reflections: Paintings Then and Now, featuring paintings by Cecil Clemons. 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 SA (3/13) - Gallery show of art by UNCA faculty. 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 (6/12) The Tutelary Years of Ray Johnson (1943-1967). 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) - New x 3: New Artists, New Works, New Year, 10 artists debut at the gallery offering fresh perspectives for the new year. • Through SU (3/21) - Fiat Lux, paintings by Gabriel Shaffer, will be on display. • Through SU (3/21) - CUPS: From Hand to Hand, handmade and made to hold, 16 artists offer an intimate expression of functional and sculptural works. Castell Photography A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off of Eagle St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography.com. • Through SA (3/27) - Ooh La La, a collection of fine art nudes and boudoir photographs by Brie Castell. 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 SU (5/2) - Charles Counts: A Retrospective Exhibition will be on display. Grovewood Gallery Located at 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Info: 253-7651 or www.grovewood.com. • Through SU (4/4) - Women in Wood, an exhibit bringing light to the exceptional quality of work being created by women artists working in the medium of wood, both woodturning and constructed wood. 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 (3/12) - Body & Soul, an open show. Upstairs Artspace Contemporary nonprofit gallery at 49 S. Trade St. in Tryon. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: 8592828 or www.upstairsartspace.org. • Through SA (4/10) - Looking Back, Walking Forward: Evolution of Southern Folk Art will be on display. 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 —Transformation: Drawing into Painting, work by six New York artists.
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The salon, located at 22 Broadway, hosts rotating art exhibits. Info: 2321017. • Through SU (3/28) Red Moon Rising Studios presents Postmodern Folk, a pottery show by Gabriel Kline. 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 (5/31) - On Earth’s Furrowed Brow: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, an exhibit by Tim Barnwell, will be on display in the Education Center Gallery. Art League of Henderson County The ALHC meets and shows exhibits at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. (25N) in downtown Hendersonville. Info: 698-7868 or www. artleague.net. • Through TH (3/11) - Beverly Bowden Pickard’s paintings will be on display in the Grace Etheridge Room at the Opportunity House. Clingman Cafe Located at 242 Clingman Ave. in the River Arts District. • Through WE (3/31) Three, featuring ceramic sculptors by Adele Macy, Susan Musialowski and Anna Koloseike. Muslim-American Self Portrait Photography Project • SA (3/13), 11am-5pm - The exhibit MuslimAmerican Self Portrait Photography Project, by UNC-Chapel Hill photographer Todd Drake, will be on display at The Colonial Polo Estate, 3326 Parker Padgett Road in Old Fort. RSVP: 668-7594.
Classes, Meetings & Arts-Related Events Adult Drawing Classes • Beginner-Intermediate (pd.) With Artist/Teacher Deborah Tatko. • Extraordinary results guaranteed. • 25 years of success. • 8 week session, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm, March 17-May 5. $150. Call (828) 423-6891 or dtatko@charter.net.23 Drawing and Painting Classes At The Island Studios (pd.) Ongoing classes and workshops in draw-
ing and painting the figure, portrait, landscape, and more. Classical to Impressionism. Newly renovated studios. (864) 201-9363. www.theislandstudios.com Wabi-Sabi Way, Collage/ Mixed Media (pd.) Art workshop presented by Roots + Wings School of Art. Sat. March 20. 9am3pm. $90. Ages 18+. Registration and more information at www.rootsandwingsart.com or call 828-545-4827. Art Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. • TU (3/16), 6:30pm - Meet the Maker Lecture Series: An evening with sculptor Susan Hagen at Highsmith University Union, room 104. Info: 250-2392. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 35pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org. • FR (3/12), Noon-1pm - Art Break: Tour the exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century with Curator Frank Thomson. Autism Community Center Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313. • WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am-1pm - Arts group for adults. Events at Historic Johnson Farm Located at 3346 Haywood Rd. in Hendersonville. There are two nature trails (free), and guided tours are offered. Info: 891-6585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm.org. • MO (3/15), 6-9pm “Beginning Spinning.” No experience needed. $36, materials provided. To register: 458-0738. 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, Noon3pm - 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. Upstairs Artspace Contemporary nonprofit gallery at 49 S. Trade St. in Tryon. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: 8592828 or www.upstairsartspace.org. • TUESDAYS (3/9 through 3/23), 7pm - A series of films about folk artists will be screened. WNC Knitters and Crocheters for Others This group meets monthly in Black Mountain and Fletcher/Arden to create handmade items for donation to local charities while enjoying fellowship and swapping ideas and patterns. • 3rd MONDAYS, 79pm - Fletcher/Arden group meets at the Unity Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road. Info: 6549788. • 3rd THURSDAYS, 13pm - Black Mountain group meets at Highland Farms, Building G-H in Upper Core Room. Info: 669-0680.
Spoken & Written Word Asheville Storytelling Circle A nonprofit dedicated to excellence in the oral tradition that affirms various cultures through storytelling, and nourishes the development of emerging and established artists. Guests and new members always welcome. Info: 274-1123. • 3rd MONDAYS, 7pm - Tellers and listeners are invited to come to Asheville Terrace Lobby, 200 Tunnel Road. 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)
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n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 2506484) n NA = North Asheville Library (1030 Merrimon Avenue, 250-4752) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 2506488) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 2506486) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482) n WA = West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, 250-4750) n Library storyline: 250KIDS. • TH (3/11), 1pm - Book Club: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. FV. • SA (3/13), 10am Book Club: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. WA. • MO (3/15), 7pm - Earth Day Celebration featuring a screening of the documentary Earth Days. A discussion with environmentalist Jim Barton will follow. WA. • TU (3/16), 2pm - Book Club: The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. EA —- 2pm - Book Club: Indian Givers by Jack Weatherford. NA. —7pm - Storyteller Becky Stone will perform her Chautauqua portrayal of North Carolinian Pauli Murray. WV —- 6:30pm - Bilingual Bedtime Stories: Read stories,
learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages. WV —- 7pm - Book Club: The Man Who Smiled by Henning Mankell. BM. • WE (3/17), 5-7pm - Library Knitters: A needlework group for all skill levels. SW. • TH (3/18), 2:30pm - Book Club: The Last Dickens by Matthew Pearl. SS —- 7pm Book Club: The Story of a Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer. FV. Events at Accent on Books The bookstore is located at 854 Merrimon Ave. Events are free and open to the public. Info: 2526255 or www.accentonbooks.com. • FR (3/12), 6pm Lenten Contemplation Series: Local religious author David Keller will read and discuss Come and See: The Transformation of Personal Prayer. Light refreshments will be served. Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is at 3 E. Jackson St. in downtown Sylva. Info: 586-9499 or more@ citylightsnc.com. • TH (3/18), 7pm - Ron Rash will read from his new short story collection, Burning Bright, and take questions from the audience. An autographing session will follow. 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. • WE (3/10), 2pm - Come meet children’s author Helen Kimbrough —- 7pm - Literary Trivia Night. • TH (3/11), 7pm Cathy Mitchell will read from and discuss her book Save a Spaniel. • FR (3/12), 7pm Thomas Mullen will read from and sign copies of his book The Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers. • SA (3/13), 1pm - Rose Senehi will read and sign copies of her book The Wind in the Woods —- 7pm - Julia Hughes Jones will read from and sign copies of her book The History of Weeds, women’s history. • SU (3/14), 3pm - Nan Chase will read from her book Eat Your Yard: Edible Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Herbs, and Flowers for Your Landscape. • MO (3/15), 7pm - Hendersonville author Jonathan Laughter will read from and sign copies of his book Charismata: You’ll Never Look at Your Hometown the Same Way Again!. • TU (3/16), 7pm Sarah Addison Allen will read from her book The Girl Who Chased the Moon.
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• WE (3/17), 7pm - Larry Baker will read from his book A Good Man. • TH (3/18), 5:30pm - Women on Words, a women’s poetry circle —- 7pm - Stich-n-bitch gathering. Bring your current project —- 7pm - Reading and book signing of The Farmer with I. Alexander Olchowski. 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 5year-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 ageappropriate 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: 6482924. Spanish Classes & More International Link offers ongoing small group instructional classes, conversation practice hour, individual tutoring and language exchange with a native speaker. For more info and to sign up: 255-9104. • MONDAYS, 5-6:30pm & TUESDAYS, 5:30-7pm - Beginner classes. • WEDNESDAYS, 56:30pm - Intermediate classes. • MONDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Advanced classes. • TUESDAYS, 12:301:30pm - Conversation Practice Hour. Writers’ Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 2548111 or www.twwoa.org. • SA (3/13), 10am-4pm - “Creative Nonfiction Workshop” with Jeremy B. Jones.
Food Autism Community Center Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313.
• FRIDAYS, 10:30am1pm - Cooking groups for adults.
Festivals & Gatherings St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade • SA (3/13), 10am9pm - The March of the Leprechauns will be held in downtown Hendersonville. There will be vendors, activities for children and more. Info: 697-2022.
Music Sh*t Loads Of Vintage Vinyl! (pd.) All genres! Especially 70’s Jazz: Miles, Trane, McCoy, Ornette, Jarrett, ECM, CTI, Vanguard. Very low prices. Visit us in Brevard, across from the College: Rockin Robin Records 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. Asheville Area Piano Forum All piano enthusiasts are invited to programs,
which are held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Rd. Info: www.ashevilleareapianoforum.org or 669-4869. • SA (3/13), 10:30am - Dr. Anna Hayward will give a presentation on “The Art Of Listening,” focusing on piano teaching and performance. “How do you listen?” “What do you listen for?” “How do you develop listening skills?” Free. Asheville Community Band • SU (3/14), 3:30pm - The annual Spring Concert will be performed at Moore Auditorium, on the Mars Hill College campus. $8/Free for students and children accompanied by a paying adult. Snow date: March 21. Info: www.ashevillecommunityband.org or 254-2234. Autism Community Center Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313. • MONDAYS, 1-2pm Music groups for adults. Echo Early Music Festival Tickets are available at SoliClassica, 1550 Hendersonville Road in Arden or online at www. eemf.net. $15 suggested
donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Info: 545-8865. • FR (3/12), 7:30pm - “Chamber Music With Harps,” featuring historical harpist Paula Fagerberg, will be performed at Jubilee! Community Church, 46 Wall St. • SA (3/13), 3pm - A concert featuring instrumentalists Francisca Vanherle, Gail Schroeder, Barbara Weiss and Paula Fagerberg, will be performed at Jubilee! Community Church, 46 Wall St. —- 7:30pm - Gerald Trimble, River Guerguerian and Martin Houghtalin will perform in concert at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 1 Max St. • SU (3/14), 3pm - “In the Chamber of the Harpers,” will be performed by Drew Minter, Mark Rimple and Marcia Young at Jubilee! Community Church, 46 Wall St. 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.
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• TU (3/16), 7pm - Musical group Too Human will perform in the main branch’s Kaplan Auditorium. Hendersonville Community Band Info: 696-2118 or www. hcbmusic.com. • TH (3/18), 7:30pm - “Marching Into Spring” will be performed at the Blue Ridge Conference Center at Blue Ridge Community College. Military marches, marches from opera, Broadway shows, film, classical music and jazz. $10/Free for students. Indoor Drumming & Toning Circle At Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., Asheville. All level djembe players welcome. No experience required. Seating and available drums are limited, so come on time. Info: 768-2826 or www.skinnybeatsdrums.com. • 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 6-7pm - Drumming and Toning. Love offerings accepted. Jazz After Five A free series of concerts presented by Pack Place and the Asheville Downtown Association featuring local jazz musicians. The concerts take place at Pack Place. Cash bar and appetizers. Info: www.ashevilledowntown.org. • FR (3/12), 5-8pm - Jonathan Scales Fourchestra will perform. 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 (3/13), 4pm & 8pm - Fourth annual Fiddlers of Madison County concerts, featuring Arvil Freeman with Bryan McDowell and Emma Best, Josh Goforth, Bobby Hicks, Roger Howell, Adam Masters, Jake & Sarah Owen and The Sons of Ralph, fea-
turing Ralph. $15, with proceeds benefiting the arts council. Music at UNCA Concerts are held in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets & info: 2325000. • SU (3/14), 3pm - Russ Wilson and his orchestra will pay tribute to Paul Whiteman and his orchestra in a “pops” concert. $20 adults/$10 kids. Public Lectures & Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. • FR (3/12), 3pm - Symphony Talk with Daniel Meyer: Ives, Mozart, Bartok and Brahams. Info: 2516140. 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: 1-866824-9547 or www.songosky.org. • MONDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at Reed Memorial Baptist Church on Fairview Rd. (enter parking lot on Cedar St.). Guests welcome. St. Matthias Musical Performances These classical music concerts take place at St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Asheville, 1 Dundee St. (off South Charlotte). Info: 2520643. • SU (3/14), 3pm Jazz trio Done For the Evening. Tryon Fine Arts Center The gallery is at 34 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Open Mon.-Fri., 9amNoon & 1:30-4pm; Sat., 9am-1pm. Info: 8598322 or www.tryonarts. org • FR (3/12), 8pm - Takacs Quartet will perform.
Theater Asheville Community Theatre All performances are at 35 East Walnut St. Info & reservations: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre. org.
• Through SU (3/21) - The Boxcar Children, based on the children’s book series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, will be performed. Fri. and Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 2:30pm. $22/$19/$12 children. • FR (3/12), 8pm - Diva Cabaret, this special event will be hosted by ACT at 81 Broadway, downtown Asheville. $15. Autism Community Center Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313. • WEDNESDAYS, 4:305:30pm - Theater groups for teens. Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Hwy. 225, 3 miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 693-0731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. • TH (3/11) through SU (3/21) - YouTheatre presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!, a musical based on the educational animated TV series. $18 adults/$10 students & kids. Hendersonville Little Theatre Located at the Barn on State St., between Kanuga and Willow Roads in Hendersonville. $14/$8 or $18/$10 for musicals. Info: 692-1082 or www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org. • FRIDAY & SATURDAYS, 8pm & SUNDAYS, 2pm (3/12 through 3/28) - The drama/comedy Visiting Mr. Green will be performed. $14/$8 for young adults and children ages 18 and under. NC Stage Company Performances are at 33 Haywood St. (entrance on Walnut St., across from Zambra’s, in downtown Asheville). Info & tickets: 239-0263 or www.ncstage.org. • Through SA (3/13), 7:30pm - True West by Sam Shepard. Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play a pair of estranged brothers who converge on their mother’s suburban home one sweltering summer weekend. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm;
Sun., 2pm; and March 13, 2pm & 7:30pm. Tryon Fine Arts Center The gallery is at 34 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Open Mon.-Fri., 9amNoon & 1:30-4pm; Sat., 9am-1pm. Info: 8598322 or www.tryonarts. org • TH (3/18), 6:308:30pm - “Explore Improvisation” with featured speaker and improv artist Darlene Cah. $7 adults/$4 students.
Film Asheville Jewish Film Festival The second annual Asheville Jewish Film Festival promotes the diversity of Jewish identity through film, exploring the dynamic environment of history and culture on the modern Jewish experience. Screenings are held at the Fine Arts Theatre. $8. Info: 2533227, 251-6576 or www. ashevillejewishfilmfestival.com. • SA (3/13) through TH (3/18) - Asheville Jewish Film Festival. Visit the Web site for a schedule and details on the films. Cycling Double Feature • TH (3/11), 9pm - The Mars Hill College Cycling Team will present a screening of Race Across the Sky, a film about last year’s Leadville 100 mountain bike race, followed by a screening of A Ride With George Hincapie at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Ave. Info: www.raceacrossthesky. com. Film Screenings at WCU Held in the A.K. Hinds University Center. Screening begin at 7pm. $2 students, faculty and staff/$4 public. Info: 227-7206. • WE (3/10), 7pm - Foreign film series: Viridiana (Spain, 1961). $1. • WE (3/17), 7pm Foreign film series: Knife in the Water (Poland, 1962). $1. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 2558115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • FR (3/12), 7-9pm - Free Movie Night: The Zeitgeist Movements Orientation Video. ZDay2010.org, increasing public awareness of The
Zeitgeist Movement/The Venus Project. FoAM Music Video Asheville Future of Asheville Music/MVA is a showcase that pairs local musicians and filmmakers to increase the awareness and appreciation of local musicians and videographers. Info: 279-4166, jenny@ soundmindmedia.net or www.myspace.com/ musicvideoasheville. • WE (3/10) - FoAM screenings will be held at the Cinebarre at Biltmore Square Mall. The audience will vote for their favorite video. $5. All proceeds go to the winning artist. Seven Sisters Cinema A documentary film series presenting films by regional filmmakers and/or subjects of regional interest. Screens are held at the White Horse in Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. Info: www.sevensisterscinema.com or 6863922. • TH (3/18), 7pm Tobacco Money Feeds my Family, a film by Cynthia Hill and Curtis Gaston. A discussion will follow. $5/$3. Social Justice Film Night at Unitarian Universalist Located at the corner of Charlotte St. and Edwin Pl. Free, but donations accepted. Discussion follows screenings. Call for childcare. Info: 299-1242 or www.uuasheville.org. • FR (3/12), 7pm - The Age of Stupid, a film about the emerging crisis of global climate change, will be screened.
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 non-members. 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. 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 2542621. • 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. 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. 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. Moving Women A collaborative performance and modern dance ensemble. Info: www.movingwomen. org or contact@movingwomen.org. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS (3/18
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parenting from the edge by Anne Fitten Glenn
We no longer speak the same language, but that’s OK I taught my kids how to speak. It wasn’t easy, particularly for my girl, who has a speech disorder. Even so, both children now speak passable English. Except when they don’t. Some days I no longer seem to speak the same language as my kids. For example, last week, they asked if I would take them to GameStop so they could get a free Jirachi. “What’s a Jirachi?” I asked. “It’s a legendary Pokemon that grants a wish every thousand years,” the boy answered. “Every one thousand years?” I ask. “How does that help you? Does that mean you only get one wish?” “Mom, Jirachi has wish attack.” “What’s wish attack?” “It increases his HP.” “What?” The girl chimed in. “You have to explain it to Mom.” “Why? She’ll never get it,” the boy replied. This is true. Did you understand that? If you did, you’re probably a gamer or younger than me. Or both. Once I’d ascertained that a Jirachi is merely a character in the Pokemon world with which
my kids are obsessed, I agreed to take them to GameStop, despite the fact that it entails driving down Tunnel Road, which I despise (not the road, just the traffic and the marketing overstimulation). However, first I made them clean their rooms, do their homework, sort their laundry and promise not to fight with each other for one thousand years. I’m no dummy. Although it’s occasionally problematic for communication, I realize that no longer speaking the same language as my kids isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Why? Because they’re starting to separate — to differentiate themselves from me — the parent, the boss. This is developmentally normal and healthy. Forming their own opinions, finding their own interests, using their own slang and playing their own adult-incomprehensible games is part of growing up. Enviro-spouse’s aunt once told him, “Even if you like your kids’ music, pretend you don’t.” Until recently, I didn’t understand what she meant. Now I do. Kids need their own music because if your parents like it, it ain’t cool. So I’ll pretend to dislike their kid rap and
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more hip and fun than mom and dad. Soon, my kids will take those next steps into adolescence, where not only do they want nothing to do with their parents, but we constantly embarrass them. My pre-teen daughter already expresses horror at some of our behavior. Any kind of goofing off, such as when her Dad and brother walked like cats through the parking lot of Marco’s Pizzeria, sends her into a red-faced tizzy (the boy’s practicing for performances of the musical Cats at the Asheville Arts Center, so this wasn’t as weird as it sounds.) But it was soooooooo embarrassing. Yes, I’m looking forward to offspring mortification. I’ll start wearing bright purple velour sweat suits that will make my daughter roll her eyes. I’ll sing snatches of ancient pop songs in the grocery store. I’ll regale my kids’ friends with tales of when they used to run naked around the front yard. And I’ll continue to look properly befuddled when they mention Jirachis. X
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hope that’s keeps them from graduating to curse-infused hip hop (which I wouldn’t have to pretend to dislike.) And I’ll continue to act nerdily thrilled when my son grants me a bone by saying, “We can listen to The Beatles, but only if it’s the shoo-shoo song.” That’s what he calls “Come Together” because of the opening vocals. Which makes me happy because he still occasionally reverts to those adorable toddlerisms that I do understand. Of course, he doesn’t realize that I’ll be embarrassing him in front of his peers for the rest of his life by saying, “Remember when you used to call this the shoo-shoo song, honey?” The fact that my kids are individuating seems remarkable. Not long ago, leaving them with a sitter was agonizing. There might be a tantrum. There definitely would be tears. And the resultant cloud of parental guilt could put a damper on a rare night out. Now they practically push us out the door the second the sitter arrives. Because our sitters — primarily high school kids — are much
Empowered Birthing (pd.) Learn how and when to use movement, relaxation, and massage during labor to provide comfort, shorten labor and gain confidence. Labor Support and Comfort Measures class 7:15-9:30pm Tues. April 6 with Laura Beagle from Empowered Birthing call 2319337 empoweredbirthing.org Asheville Jewish Community Center Events The JCC is located at 236 Charlotte St., Asheville. Info: 253-0701. • FR (3/12), Noon-1pm - Preschool Parenting: “Why Kindergarten Readiness is More than ABCs and 123s: Part 1,” facilitated by Carolyn Myers and Miranda Watson. Bring lunch. A discussion will follow. Let’s Talk: Workshops for Parents and Teens Free classes provided by local agencies to offer parents information and methods for engaging with teens on a variety of difficult issues. No registration required. For parents and guardians only. At Randolph Learning Center, 90 Montford Ave. Free. Info: anna@ ourvoicenc.org. • TU (3/16) - Let’s Talk: Body Image & Mass Media. Post-Polio Resource Group
• 2nd SATURDAYS, 1-3pm - Meets at CarePartners Health Services, Seymour Auditorium, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. Info: 254-5723. Professional Parenting Open House • 3rd MONDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Come and learn more about fostering and adopting children in custody of Social Services. Get questions answered and learn how to take the first step. Info: carrie.lauterbach@familyinnovations.org. Transitioning to Kindergarten • TH (3/11), 3:30-4:30pm - Got questions about the kindergarten registration process? Get them answered during a free informational session for families with rising kindergarteners at Johnston Elementary School. Registration requested: 225-5283.
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through 3/27), 7:30pm - The Trunk Show, a concert of modern dance and movement theatre, will be performed at N.C. Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane. $15/$6 minimum donation on March 18. Skyland Twirlers Western square dancing at the Senior Opportunity Center (not just for seniors), 36 Grove St., near the Federal Building in downtown Asheville. Info: 650-6405. • FR (3/12), 7-9:30pm - Leprechaun Dance. Early Rounds at 7pm followed by Mainstream and Plus tips, and some Round Dances from 7:30-9:30pm. $5 for non-members. 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.
Auditions & Call to Artists 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. • Secondary-school age students are welcome to submit art for the upcoming exhibition Vision 2010: Artists of Tomorrow. Info: acofhc@ bellsouth.net. Auditions for The Curious Savage • SU & MO (3/14 & 15), 7pm - Auditions at Jubilee Community Church, 46 Wall St., for The Curious Savage, a light-hearted comedy about greed, family, mental institutions and
kindness. Seeking six women, five men, ages 20s to 60s. Info: 2544050. Call for 8th Annual “Whole Bloomin’ Thing” Spring Festival • Now accepting applications for this year’s event, to be held on May 8 in Waynesville’s Frog Level. Local growers, artisans and wellness & nature-related professionals are invited to request an application at froglevelfestival@yahoo. com or by calling 7349777. Edible Book Festival A panel comprised of local restaurant owners, writers and artists will judge participating books. Everyone in attendance will have an opportunity to rate the pieces. Hosted by Asheville BookWorks, 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Info: 255-8444 or www. ashevillebookworks.com. • Through TH (4/1) - All entries must integrate text/literary inspirations in a “book-like” form, and must be entirely edible. Books that do not need refrigeration should be delivered on March 30 or 31. Books that need refrigeration should be delivered on April 1. • MO (3/15), 6-7pm - Those interested in submitting an entry for the festival, or in learning about the festival’s history, are invited to a Q&A session at BookWorks. Free.
Performances at the Parkway Playhouse The historic Parkway Playhouse is located at 202 Green Mountain Dr. (just north of the downtown square) in Burnsville. Tickets & info: 682-4285 or www.parkwayplayhouse.com. • SA (3/13), 10am - Open auditions for the plays and musicals scheduled for the upcoming season will be held at the Mountain Heritage Center in Burnsville, 113 Green Mountain Drive. Riverlink Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest For preK-12 grade students. Categories: 2D, sculpture, photography, bookmark art and poetry as well as grade level. Winning art will be on display at in Holly Library at A-B Tech. For more info on how to enter: www.riverlink.org/earthdaycontest.asp • Through WE (3/17) - Deadline to submit entries to RiverLink. Drop them off at the RiverLink office, 170 Lyman St. All entries must be original. n Volunteers are needed to help. Contact education@riverlink.org or 252-8474, ext. 111.
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Auction for the Arts — an evening of fun, with great items up for sale. Bid to buy a family beach-vacation package, a gift made by a local artisan , a free consultation for doing your own personal memoir, items for your garden (such as a one-of-a-kind trellis created by Pack Square Park sculptor Julia Burr), and much more.
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Saturday, March 13, at 6 p.m.
A Fusion of the Arts • SA (3/13), 7pm - Gathering at The Garage at Biltmore: Music from singer/songwriters Katie LaRue and Emily Ryane; silent art and local goods auction; late-night dance party with DJ Drea. Raffle with cash prize. Tickets available at Firestorm Cafe and Asheville Arts Council. $5. A benefit for Anam Cara Theatre Co. Info: www.anamcaratheatre.com Benefit for Joyful Noise Community Center Proceeds will go towards the Joyful Noise Community Music and Arts Center student scholarship program. Info: 649-2828 or www.joyfulnoisecenter.org. • SU (3/21), 2:30pm - The center will be raffling a queen-size log-cabin quilt at the Joyful Noise Student Showcase at the Grey Eagle. $10/$25 for three. The quilt will be on display at Shop Around the Corner, 55 N. Main St., Weaverville. Tickets must be purchased by March 15th. Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10am-5pm (closed Sat. during winter months). Info: 669-0930 or www. BlackMountainArts.org. • SA (3/13), 6pm - Auction for the Arts. Items will include theater tickets, furniture, art, quilts, pottery, restaurant certificates and much more. Auctioneer: John Hill. Plus, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a dessert and beverage bar. $15 in advance/$20. All proceeds will go to BMCA. Celebration Singers Benefit Concert • SA (3/13), 7-9:30pm - Musical event featuring local artists Dave Desmelik and The Muses to benefit Celebration Singers of Asheville, a children’s community chorus. At Haywood St. Campus of Central UMC, corner of Haywood/Patton in Asheville.
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$10 adults/Free children 12 & under. Info: www.singasheville.org or 230-5778. Feed the Love • Through TU (3/16) - Provide pet food to Hearts with Hands Inc. through PAWSTM’s “Feed the Love” pet food drive at area BI-LO stores. Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Hwy. 225, 3 miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 693-0731 or www. flatrockplayhouse.org. • WE (3/17), 11:30am - “Passion for Fashion” event. The Supporting Players guild of Flat Rock Playhouse will host a fashion show and seated luncheon to benefit Flat Rock Playhouse at Kenmure Country Club. Girl Scouts Benefit • SA (3/13), 9:30am-4:30pm - The Grove Park Inn will host a cookie booth, and will be donating a portion of their Walk in the Park Shops sales to the Girl Scouts Council. Info: 252-4442. Girls on the Run Girls on the Run is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Info: www.gotrwnc.org or girlsontherunwnc@gmail. com. • TH (3/18), 7-9pm - Spring Diva Night & Fashion Show. Deals and give-aways all night long, along with complimentary massages, raffle prizes and a spring-wear fashion show. Luella’s BBQ for $5. Proceeds benefit GOTR. HATCH Asheville A mentoring festival for the creative industries featuring world-renowned artists. There will be panels, workshops, keynote speakers, exhibits, film screenings, performances, receptions, networking parties and more. For a schedule of events and more info: www.hatchasheville.org. • TH (3/11) - Fundraiser for HATCH Asheville 2010. 6:30-8pm - Reception at Blue Spiral 1. This year’s festival events will be announced —- 8pm - Oscar-nominated Kavi and other award-winning film selections will be screened at the Fine Arts Theatre. $15 online/$20 at the door. Jazz for Justice • TU (3/16), 5:30-8:30pm - A benefit for Pisgah Legal Services, featuring jazzy entertainment; local gourmet food, wine and beer; a silent auction; and an opportunity to honor outstanding community leaders, Terry Van Duyn and Phil Smith. At The Venue, 21 N. Market St., Asheville. RSVP by March 12: 210-3444. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy The mission of the SAHC is to protect the world’s oldest mountains for the benefit of present and future generations. Info: 253-0095 or www.appalachian.org. n Reservations required for SAHC hikes: e-mail kristina@ appalachian.org. • SU (3/21), 2-4pm - Second annual egg hunt at the historic Sherrill’s Inn, Hickory Nut Gap Farm, in Fairview. Egg relay race, prizes, refreshments, music and more. $25 per family for members/$50 per family for nonmembers. RSVP by March 17. Yoga for Haiti Benefit • FR (3/12) through SU (3/14) - A weekend of workshops at Asheville Yoga Center to benefit Haiti. Meditation, Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Therapeutics, hot yoga and more. No need to register; just show up. Donation. Info: www. youryoga.com.
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Pastor John Renken’s Xtreme Ministries of Memphis, Tenn., is one of a supposedly growing number of churches that use “mixed martial arts” events to recruit wayward young men to the Christian gospel. After leading his flock in solemn prayer to a loving God, Pastor Renken moves the session to the backroom, where a New York Times reporter found him in February shouting encouragement to his violent parishioners: “Hard punches! Finish the fight! To the head! To the head!” Fight nights, said one participant, bring a greater masculinity to religion, which has gone soft in recent years.
Government in action
• Better Late Than Never? (1) Ten days after Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab nearly brought down an airliner over Detroit on Christmas Day, the State Department officially revoked his visa. (2) Eight days after the Christmas Eve demolition of Minneapolis’ historic Fjelde House (as a fire hazard), the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission awarded the site “interim protection” for its historic value. • Too Much Diversity: (1) In January, the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division posted a job announcement supposedly in line with current affirmative-action policy. The division is seeking “experienced attorneys” and was encouraging “qualified applicants with targeted disabilities” to apply. Legally protected “targeted disabilities” include both blindness and “mental retardation.” (2) In February, aspirants for taxicab licenses in Portsmouth, England, were officially informed by the City Council that application forms are available in other languages or in “audio,” “large print” or “Braille.” • When “You Lie!” Doesn’t Quite Capture the Moment: Legislator Abel LeBlanc was suspended from Canada’s New Brunswick Assembly in February for giving middle-finger salutes to two colleagues, calling one a “punk” and declaring himself ready to “walk outside with any one of yas here.” “Don’t ever laugh at me,” he continued. “Yes, I gave you [the finger]. And I’ll give you that again. And [to another colleague] I’ll give you this if you want to go outside.”
Great art!
Just after Christmas, the Anglican Church of St. Peter in Great Limber, England, unveiled artist Adam Sheldon’s 6-foot-high representation of the crucifixion consisting of 153 pieces of toast. Sheldon browned the bread himself, then painstakingly either scraped (to lighten) or torched (to darken) each piece to fashion the tableau.
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Chutzpah: Former Stoughton, Mass., police Sgt. David Cohen was convicted in 2007 of attempted extortion and witness tampering and sentenced to 30 months in jail. In November 2009, he filed a formal demand for payment of at least $113,000 he said the department owes him for unused vacation, sick leave and comp time. He also claims extra pay because, while still on the job, he had to spend 481 hours in court and 280 hours preparing in order to defend himself against the criminal charges.
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Arrested in January in Memphis, Tenn., and charged with having carnal knowledge of an underage girl: Mr. Knowledge Clark, 29. Arrested in January in Hellertown, Pa., and charged with cashing a stolen check: Richard Fluck, 47, and Bryan Flok, 47. Arrested in Denver in February and charged with using another person’s driver’s license as identification: Mr. Robin J. Hood, 34. Arrested in Kingston, Pa., in January and charged with cocaine trafficking: Carlos Laurel, 30, and Andre Hardy, 39. Arrested in February in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., and charged with possession of crystal meth: Crystal Beth Williams, 21.
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(1) Victim Debra Wilson testified that she
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had been driven nearly into bankruptcy by loan shark Robert Reynolds, 39, who over time extorted the equivalent of about $135,000. In December, Reynolds was convicted in Durham Crown Court but ordered to repay only the equivalent of about $2,300. (However, the judge warned that if Reynolds failed to pay, he could be jailed for up to 35 days!) (2) In September 2008, veteran criminal Waled Salem and two partners were discovered burglarizing the home of businessman Munir Hussain. Salem, wielding a knife, restrained Hussain, his wife, and children and resumed the ransacking. Hussain freed himself and chased the men away, catching up only with Salem, whom he then beat with a cricket bat. In December 2009 in Reading Crown Court, Salem was sentenced to probation, but Hussain got 30 months in jail for assault.
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Colt Heltsley, 20, had been spotted by police in 2008 at the Preble County (Ohio) Fair, “looking around, acting nervous” in the area of a row of portable toilets and in one 30-minute sequence continually moving empty toilets until they were close together. He was eventually convicted of voyeurism, peeping at a female using the facility. In December 2009, a state appeals court rejected Heltsley’s defense that police had violated his right to privacy with their surveillance.
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Battling energy costs one draft at a time
The folks at Land-of-Sky Regional Council submitted this news item: Who knew that a snake could help keep the cold away? Through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, residents of Laurel Woods Apartments in south Asheville volunteered to stuff and decorate 17 draft-stoppers — aka “draft-constrictors,” since the completed ones look like snakes. The volunteers on the RSVP Simple Acts of Green Team then donated the draft-constrictors to Hands On Asheville-Buncombe to be distributed to families served by the Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels. “Draft-constrictors are a very simple act of green with a big impact on our environment,” says RSVP Coordinator Patti Cameron. “Sealing drafts under doors and windows can save anywhere from 5 percent to 30 percent on home-energy costs. Plus, that type of savings can offset close to 550 pounds of
CO2 per home, which means the volunteers at Laurel Woods helped stop 9,350 pounds of CO2 from entering our environment.” The RSVP Simple Acts of Green Team will go to the Lakeview Senior Center (Black Mountain) on Friday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a “lunch and learn” workshop to make draft-stoppers and learn more simple ways to stop drafts in the home. A light lunch will be served and participants will be able to take a draft-stopper home with them. If you are 55 years old or older and are interested in attending this workshop, call Cameron at the Land-of-Sky Regional Council’s RSVP program at 251-6622 or e-mail her at patti@ landofsky.org.
Can renewable energy meet power needs in N.C.?
Yes, according to a report by John Blackburn, professor emeritus of economics and former chancellor at Duke University. Here’s a summary of the report, submitted by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, a nonprofit based in Maryland: Solar and wind power can supply the
Drafters: These volunteers — the RSVP Simple Acts of Green Team — show off their draft constrictors, an old-fashioned way to keep the cold winds from blowing under your door. photo courtesy of Land-of-Sky Regional Council
vast majority of North Carolina’s electricity needs, according to the March 4 report. Combined with power from hydroelectric and other renewable sources, such as landfill gas, only 6 percent of electricity would have to be purchased from outside the system or produced at conventional plants. “Even though the wind does not blow nor the sun shine all the time, careful management, readily available storage and other renewable sources can produce nearly all the electricity North Carolinians consume,” explains the study’s author. “Critics of renewable power point out that solar and wind sources are intermittent,” Blackburn continues. “The truth is that solar and wind are complementary in North Carolina. Wind speeds are usually higher at night than in the daytime. They also blow faster in winter than summer. Solar generation, on the other hand, takes place in the daytime. Sunlight is only half as strong in winter as in summertime. Drawing wind power from different areas — the coast, mountains, the sounds or the ocean — reduces variations in generation. Using wind and solar in tandem is even more reliable. Together, they can generate three-fourths of the state’s electricity. When hydroelectric and other renewable sources are added, the gap to be filled is surprisingly small. Only 6 percent of North Carolina’s electricity would have to come from conventional power plants or from other systems.” Jim Warren, executive director of the Raleigh-based North Carolina Waste
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Awareness and Reduction Network, adds, “Utilities and their allies are pressing policymakers to allow construction of expensive and problem-ridden nuclear reactors — with ratepayers and taxpayers absorbing enormous financial risks. Blackburn’s groundbreaking study demonstrates that such risks are not necessary. Solar, wind and other renewable sources can meet nearly all of North Carolina’s energy needs.” Arjun Makhijani, president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, explains why his center published Blackburn’s report: “This is a landmark case study of how solar and wind generation can be combined to provide round-the-clock electric power throughout the year. North Carolina utilities and regulators and those in other states should take this template, refine it, and make a renewable electricity future a reality.” Makhijani is the author of Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free: A Roadmap for U.S. Energy Policy. Blackburn’s report, Matching Utility Loads with Solar and Wind Power in North Carolina: Dealing with Intermittent Electricity Sources, is available online at www.ieer.org/reports/ NC-Wind-Solar.html along with an executive summary. X Send your environmental news to news@ mountainx.com.
Eco Calendar for March 10 - 18, 2010 Basic Agriculture And Radionics Seminar • Asheville • March 12, 13 and 14 (pd.) Learn how to evaluate nutrient density, soil quality, amendments, pest control and other analysis/balancing in agriculture, plus learn all about the ‘life field’ and how it’s monitored. • Lutie Larson, the foremost Agricultural/Radionics teacher globally, has been using extensive radionics techniques on her experimental farm for over 20 years. • The investment for this special weekend intensive is $300. Cost includes a wide scope of materials plus the technology necessary for this work. • For further information and to register for this seminar, please contact: Michael Bahnson: (828) 683-6935. Lisa Black: (828) 692-7096. graphicsco@mindspring.com Climate Change in 2010 A series of free public talks cosponsored by the Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Info: kodavis@colburnmuseum.org. • TU (3/16), 7-9:30pm - A scientific panel discussion titled “Climate Change and Local Health,” will be held at Diana Wortham Theatre. A reception will follow at the Colburn Earth Science Museum. 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. • SA (3/13) - 10am-4pm - A Biomonitoring Training Session will be held at Blue Ridge Community College. The session is designed for new and current steam monitor volunteers and will include lab and field experience. To reserve a space: 692-0385 —9am - Guided bird walk through Jackson Park. Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society Events Open to birders of all experience levels. Info: 2547618, eljeep129@charter.net or http://main.nc.us/ emas/. • TU (3/16), 7-9pm - Meeting with Bill Steiner, photographer and author, who will discuss “The Life and Art of John James Audubon.” Free. Refreshments served. Henderson County Bird Club • SA (3/13), 1pm - Henderson County Bird Club annual meeting at the Henderson County Library. Program by local bird photographer Todd Arcos. RiverLink Events RiverLink, WNC’s organization working to improve life along the French Broad, sponsors a variety of riverfriendly events. Info: 252-8474 or www.riverlink.org. • 3rd THURSDAYS, Noon-2pm - Bus Tours. See and hear about plans for the river’s future, learn local history and visit neighborhoods. Meet in front of
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Asheville City Hall. $15 for nonmembers. BYO lunch. Reservations required. Seeking Earth Day Short Student FIlms • Through SA (4/10) - The Environmental and Conservation Organization is seeking films from students currently attending schools in Henderson County that concern the subject of environmental stewardship. All films must be submitted on DVD to ECO, 121 Third Ave. W. Suite 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Transylvania County Bird Club • SA (3/13), 10am - Bird walk with the Transylvania County Bird Club to Windover and other Calvert sites. Meet at Island Ford River Access. Info: http://web. comporium.net/~mbarg. Wild Birds Unlimited Events Located at 1997 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Info: 687-9433 or www.asheville.wbu.com. • SA (3/13), 11am-2pm - Book signing with Lois Chazen, the author of Loving Ruby, which is about raising a young cardinal. 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. • 3rd TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Meeting for Buncombe County members and the public at the WNC Alliance office, 29 N. Market St., Ste. 610, Asheville. Info: 258-8737. WNC Nature Center Located at 75 Gashes Creek Rd. Hours: 10am-5pm daily. Admission: $8/$6 Asheville City residents/$4 kids. Info: 298-5600 or www.wildwnc.org. • SA (3/13), 10:30am-12:30pm - “Salamanders and the Southern Appalachians: Why is our area the epicenter of salamander diversity?” Presented by biology professor Joseph Pechmann at the Folk Art Center Auditorium, milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway. $5/Free for members. Reservations encouraged: friends@wildwnc.org or ext. 308. • TU (3/16), 2-7:30pm - “N.C. Elk Experience in the Smokies,” a presentation on elk ecology and biology. Meet at the Nature Center for a classroom discussion and then travel to Cataloochee Valley. Info: 298-5600, ext. 308.
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by Mackensy Lunsford As we evolve the food section here at Xpress, we’ll introduce you to many of the passionate voices from our local food community. This week, we talked to Laura Huff, creator of the Hendersonville Epicurean blog, which she started in 2007. Huff is a devoted fan of local food: “Our area of the country is so incredible with what people are doing
with food,” she says. “The care and the passion that people have about food here and the availability of great food to everyone is amazing to me — because you would expect to only find this quality of food in major cities.” What’s the main focus of your blog? Restaurant reviews. I also interview farmers in a section called “Talk to a Farmer.” There’s
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also a section called “Meet the Chef” where I do chef interviews. I also keep a listing of all of the farmers tailgate markets in the area, and I have a little section where people can read about our local chains. I follow national and international food trends, and try to keep track of what’s going on in the area and keep a food-event calendar.
The worst thing that happened lately is that I had just prepared a beautiful wheel of brie with toasted almond slices, and the plate tipped over, and it went right on the carpet.
Why blog? Because it combines a lot of different things that I like to do — writing, being involved with the food industry, solving problems on my computer, helping local businesses. I’m kind of pro-business, pro-customer. I also love photography and videography, and I try to incorporate some of that on the site too.
Do you have a formal culinary background? I’m pretty much self-taught. I did a lot of cooking and experimenting. I’m also a bit of a Food Network junkie.
Do you have any big plans in store for Hendersonville Epicurean? As a matter of fact, I’m kind of researching what to do to take it to the next level right now, whether to go to a full-on Web site, rather than a blog. I’m getting some input from my readers right now. I have a wellknown area chef that wants to be on the Web site to do home cooking with her recipes, and perhaps some video of her cooking as well. I have someone else who has been in the wine industry for 30 years who wants to do a wineand-beer column. What kind of food do you least like? Liver. If we want to get specific, liver mush. Any big food disasters lately?
There’s pretty much no saving that. Yeah, you can’t really pick all of the carpet fibers out of it. That was not a good thing.
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What’s your favorite kitchen gadget? I really like my cork puller. Mandolines are cool. I am a total kitchen-gadget freak — I love them all. What is something you can’t live without in your pantry? Vanilla for baking. Old Bay. I love Old Bay seasoning. What do you think is most lacking in our local food scene? There is a lack of variety of ethnic restaurants. Finding a really excellent Chinese restaurant is like a mission. Visit the Hendersonville Epicurean at www. hendersonvilleepicurean.blogspot.com. X Send your food news to food@mountainx.com.
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Tupelo Honey cuts the ribbon Tupelo Honey Cafe South recently opened at 1829 Hendersonville Road. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, Cafe owner Steve Frabitore stressed that the eatery was designed, built and decorated utilizing the deep well of talent here in the Asheville area. Frabitore even passed out a resource guide to attendees highlighting the work of the numerous local architects, designers and other skilled hands who made it all come together. For starters, the renewal of the building was tackled by Patti Glazer, the architect responsible for many notable restoration and renovation projects like Echo Mountain Recording Studios and the Lobster Trap. Kathryn Long of Ambiance Interiors was responsible for the interior design, and Doug Stratton of Votiv Architectural Design handled the lighting. What this design team has wrought at Tupelo Honey’s south-Asheville location is impressive, to say the least. “We have worked very hard to transfer the eclecticism, color and fun synonymous with the original location,” Frabitore said in a recent press release. “The new restaurant is filled with Southern folk art, recycled windows and screen doors and commissioned works by local artists and artisans. We’re also very proud of the fact we’ve created over 100 local jobs in the process.” Of course, the restaurant also uses plenty of local meats and produce in its kitchen, just like in the original — and still thriving — location downtown. If the food served at the ribbon cutting was of any indication, the chefs on the south side are holding true to Tupelo Honey’s reputation for serving delicious nouveau-southern cuisine.
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The Neo Cantina mystery, solved
Asheville was all a-Twitter with news that La Paz, the long-standing Biltmore Village Mexican eatery, had quite suddenly closed its doors last month. Rumors flew back and forth among Twitter users, and folks even called the La Paz headquarters, but information was quite difficult to come by. Local blogger and Xpress staffer Jason Sandford had this to say on his Ashvegas blog: “I heard that Neo Cantina is up and running. That’s the new name for the old La Paz. The sudden changeover caught more than a few fans of the Mexican joint down in Biltmore Village by surprise, but it appears Neo Cantina is chugging right along. I’m getting reports that the food is still perfectly delicious, although the La Paz staff may have taken all their recipes with them when they bolted. Neo Cantina plans to feature a roof garden, bio-degradable to-go boxes, and more food from local farms. Oh, and there’s a tortilla machine. That’s all I’ve got. What about you?” Well, Xpress recently took a quick jaunt down to Neo to take a peek. We spoke with Stephanie Wood, who bartends at the restaurant. What Neo is serving, says Wood are “familiar favorites with a new twist — it’s the same menu, but with upgrades.” What’s the twist? As Sanford says, the restaurant has indeed gone greener, and intends to work more closely with local farmers to ensure the food is of higher quality. Mystery solved. For more information on Neo Cantina, call 5057682.
It took a village: Numerous local artisans helped make Tupelo Honey Cafe South as pleasing to the eye as the food is to the palate. Here, architect Patti Glazer joins owner Steve Frabitore at the cafe’s recent grand opening. photo by Jon Elliston
Posana Café scores green-restaurant status Posana Café in downtown Asheville was recently named the only 2-Star Certified Green Restaurant in North Carolina. “We believe that we had to go beyond just ‘saying’ that we were committed to the environment, and really put ourselves to the test,” says co-owner Martha Pollay. The certification was awarded by the Green Restaurant Association, a nonprofit that specializes in helping restaurants become more environmentally sustainable. “We worked intently to meet the GRA’s requirements,” says Posana Café Executive Chef (and co-owner) Peter Pollay. “We’re proud of what we accomplished and we will continue to look for new ways to evolve. We want the quality of our role as conscientious members of the Asheville community to match the quality of our food.” Posana began working toward GRA certification in 2009. “We decided from the start that we wanted to reduce our impact on the environment,” Peter explains, “and now, when we show our ‘Green Restaurant’ certification to our customers, they’ll understand that we are willing to hold ourselves accountable to a totally objective institution that can monitor how well we achieve our goals.” Posana incorporated environmentally sound materials and eco-friendly building procedures into remodeling the restaurant for its grand opening in May of 2009, utilizing materials such as sorghum stalk in their bar top and other sustainable products like Paperstone, Icestone and Torzo on other surfaces. The carpeting for the restaurant is made from a minimum of 25 percent recycled material, and the walls are painted with lowVOC paint, according to Martha Pollay. GRA statistics suggest that the average restaurant
throws away 100,000 pounds of garbage each year, but Posana uses no Styrofoam and has a thorough composting and recycling program. Posana was also recognized for: eliminating bottled water by installing state-of-the-art water filters; recycling waste grease to be made into biodiesel; installing energy-efficient equipment and water-conserving faucet aerators; sourcing to-go utensils and cups made from compostable materials; and flooring made from rapidly renewable resources For more information on Posana, visit www. posanacafe.com or call 505-3969.
Food news on Twitter this week
To stay in the know about the latest in area food and drink news, follow Xpress food-centric handle, @MXeat, on the social-networking program Twitter. And search the hashtag #avleat for even more. Here’s some of the news and views that surfaced on Twitter this week: • Trying to get another beer festival started for June 5th downtown Asheville. (via @ Brewgrass) • Paula Deen will open new restaurant at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in late 2010. (via @ TheSylvaHerald) • They’re liking Vinnie’s: RT @blueh2oseafood: Yes! RT @hopicecream:..My 1st meal... lived up to all of compliments I’ve heard (via @fobes) • They may not be on Twitter, but, man, Nona Mia is good. (via @hopicecream) • WNC (Kinston) brewery launches Thu 3/11 w/Asheville tasting: Mother Earth Brewing (via @ BlogAsheville) • At the Admiral last night: 2 crazy desserts: bacon pot de creme and foie gras with Krispy Kreme bread pudding. (via @MXeat) • All of the Equal Exchange coffee is on sale for $7.99/pound @ the [French Broad Food] Co-op thru March! (via @alli_marshall). X
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Drink local: Follow the signs — like this one at the Octoberfest Beer Festival in downtown Asheville — and drink local brews. photo by Anne Fitten Glenn
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Lights on for Nantahala Brewing Company
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Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City now has power, and brewmaster Chris Collier will be making beer in the far western reaches of N.C. soon. He hopes to start tanking his first brews by this weekend: an IPA, a brown ale and a pale ale (followed by a spring wheat beer a little later). Collier says he and his partners plan to offer a weekly transport run from Western Carolina University and Sylva to Bryson City,
via rafting-company buses, so folks can visit Bryson and the brewery without driving. The round trip cost will be in the $5 range. NBC also has taken over the entire 10,000-squarefoot Quonset hut where their brewery and tasting room will be located. The plan is to add some retail and service areas in the front of the space. So you might be able to book your raft trip, buy a life jacket and then go for a beer tasting. Nice idea.
Highland Cup winner
Brandon Dana of Asheville won Best of Show at Highland Brewing’s third annual Highland Cup with his home-brewed Kolsch on Sun., March 7. There were over 90 home-brewed
entries, and eight flights of winners, each with a first-, second-, and third-place winner. Dana’s beer will be brewed by Highland in a limited production, and entered into the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.
Get your St. Paddy on
Jack of the Wood knows how to throw a St. Patrick’s Day party. In honor of the holiday, Green Man Brewing will release the new Green Man Stout at Jack’s and Dirty Jack’s. According to brewer John Stuart, they’ve revamped their old stout to make it stronger. The ABV will be about 6.5 percent. “The overhaul was inspired by our success with our Double IPA ‘The Truth.’ We felt like our original Irish Stout was excellent, but the trend toward more aggressive and distinctive brews is very popular with Asheville beer drinkers,” Stuart says. Jack of the Wood will open at noon that day, which is Wednesday, March 17. Oldtime musicians are invited to come by and play, and The Red Willies will perform at 8 p.m. Cover is $7 after 8 p.m.
Ring in the Spring
Oysterhouse Brewing invites y’all to come celebrate the start of spring down at The Lobster Trap on Friday, March 19, starting at 10 p.m. They’ll have beer specials, live music, free food, a spring-costume contest and giveaways (I hear Asheville Brews Cruise donated some surprises).
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Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary of bringing craft beers to Ashevegas, has given the Bruisin’ Ales’ crew their own tap at the downstairs bar. The first tap is Dogfish Head’s Red & White, a Belgian-style Wit fermented with Pinot Noir juice. Yes, it’s a winey white beer. Can’t wait to try it.
More Randall
Asheville Brewing on Coxe Avenue continues to work the Randall, a device that infuses
various flavors into beer, every Thursday during happy hour. On March 11, they’ll run some whole-leaf Fuggles (that’s a variety of hop) through their Scottish Brown Ale. On March 18, try some Lucky Charm marshmallows in your Scout Stout (for St. Paddy’s Day), and on March 25, it’ll be fresh rosemary in Rocket Girl. The brewery also runs a weekly “Name that Randall beer” contest on its Facebook page, and the winning entrant gets a T-shirt.
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Beer City in the (other) news
Asheville was recently listed as one of the 24 greatest cities in the world for drinking beer by the popular travel blog Gadling.com. Here’s a quote from the story: “Asheville has one brewery for every 10,000 of its citizens, including the rocking Highland Brewing Company. That puts it right at Portland’s heels with the second most breweries per capita in the U.S.” Let’s keep nipping at those heels, beer lovers. Imbibe Magazine’s March/April issue also has a huge write-up on Asheville beer, calling our town “a beacon of Southern brewing.” The story quotes a number of brewers and beer notables — and yes, it should bring in more beer tourists.
Homebrew classes
Hops & Vines in West Asheville will hold its next beginners-to-intermediates homebrew class on Sunday, March 14, from noon to 4 p.m., with a follow-up bottling class on March 21. This class is for those who are new to the hobby or those who want to hone their brewing techniques. You brew on premises, bottle the beer two weeks later and split the batch. Classes fill up quickly, so call 252-5275 to register. Cost is $45 per person. X Got Brews News? Contact Anne Fitten Glenn at edgymama@gmail.com.
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Asheville’s Danny Ellis recounts his youth in an Irish orphanage by Alli Marshall “I would tell little stories to my wife and daughter over the years,” says singer/songwriter Danny Ellis. It’s what dads do: “Back in my day ...” and “When I was your age ...” — the sort of dad-isms that make kids roll their eyes. No groans from Ellis’ family, though. “The look of horror on their faces led me to think I should take a closer look,” he says. The reason for that horror is revealed in the title track of his CD, 800 Voices. “I’ll be back for you this Christmas, I could hear my mammy say. And the bitter truth within that lie, I’ve yet to face today. When it gets too much for feeling, you just bury it somehow. And that 8-year-old abandoned lad still waits for her right now.” In 1955, Ellis, one of many children in an impoverished and fatherless Irish family, was delivered to Artane Industrial School, a Catholicrun home for orphaned and abandoned boys, located in a Dublin suburb. There were no cunning Artful Dodgers, no plucky Little Orphan Annies and certainly no day-saving Daddy Warbuckses at Artane.
Rather, Ellis’ story is one of heartbreak: a thirdgrader sentenced to live out childhood among hundreds of rough and troubled kids where abuse was often and violent, and moments of comfort and tenderness were few. “I’d been waiting half the night as hungry as a goat,” is a line from “Who Trew Da Boot”; “I shuttle tweed on looms that groan like torture racks, the clicks and clacks that haunt my dreams,” comes from “The Twist Within the Tweed.” A Celtic thread runs through the songs, haunting with pipes, whistles and achingly lovely guitar melodies (locally based Celtic guitarist John Doyle is featured on the album, as is fiddler and piper Duncan Wickle). But for all the disc’s dark imagery, Ellis doesn’t want to focus on the pain of those years. Rather, he wants to talk about healing. “The CD, unbeknownst to me, came out at a time when Ireland was dealing with a damaged psyche,” Ellis says. The Ryan Commission, introduced to investigate the effects of abuse on children in Irish institutions, released its report in May of last year (Ellis wrote the songs for
“Music saved my life,” says Ellis, who sings of the hardships and rare joys of life at Artane Industrial School, a Catholic-run home for orphaned and abandoned boys. 800 four years prior). The public responded with shock; The Irish Times stated that the report revealed “the map of an Irish hell.” But for Ellis, who had survived the atrocities and who had devoted years to meditation and soul searching to understand his own pain, music proved a way to transcend the past. Ellis actually found music at Artane, where the Artane Boys Band (founded in 1872) was an Irish institution. Though the industrial school closed in 1966 (the grounds now house St. David’s School), the Artane Boys Band (which included U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during the 1970s) still performs. Ellis played French horn in the Artane band (a photo of him in the school uniform graces the cover of his album). “Music saved my life, pretty much,” he says. “When you take your angst and put it into music, you have a way to discharge.” The musician recalls, in his early days at Artane, hearing a boy named Tommy Bonner
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Danny Ellis (accompanied by Jack Devereux and Jamie Laval)
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Singer/songwriter performs songs from his album, 800 Voices
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Diana Wortham Theatre
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sing in the church choir with a voice “so pure, but also really strong. It had an effect on me.” Ellis commemorated Bonner in one of his own songs and, after the release of 800, received an e-mail that read, “I think you’re singing about my dad.” Since then, Ellis and Bonner — along with some of the other Artane students and Ellis’ own siblings — have reunited, thanks to the album and Google. Though Ellis never saw his mother again, he says that writing these songs has brought him peace. “I found that none of it was my fault. Now my health is better. I sleep better. My whole life has changed.” And there are more than a few moments of levity in 800. Ellis points out that “shenanigans” and getting around the rules were part of life at Artane; that sense of mischief is apparent in bright, rhythmic tracks like “Idle Dan.” In that song, world beats (thanks to percussionist River Guerguerian) meld with airy Irish melodies to produce a sound that dances between light and dark, funky and sweet, thumbing a nose at sorrow. Ellis is still performing material from 800 and will return to Ireland this spring — a place he now looks forward to visiting and “getting back to the craic,” the Irish term for cutting up. The musician is also at work on his memoirs and a next album, this one focused on “songs about love and the day-to-day.” Ellis adds, “But it’s also a searching album, as is all of my material.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.
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by Alli Marshall Singer/songwriter, harmonica player and friend-to-the-stars G. Love (born Garrett Dutton, hence the “G”) might wear his heart on his sleeve. He certainly has little hesitation in putting his likes, dislikes, thoughts and emotions out there for the world — at least in the forms of candid images, video clips and virtual sound bites. G. Love is one of those performers who embraces social media. “I know some artists don’t like it at all. They think it’s too much exposure and it kills the mystique. Some artists like myself get really into it and interact with their fans a lot,” he tells Xpress from Tempe, Ariz. “When MySpace first came out I was really into getting on there and seeing who was coming to check us out. Then I started doing the blogs and I really found that as a good creative outlet for me as a writer ... then Twitter came out and I really liked that even better.” For Xpress readers not familiar with Twitter, the online networking tool allows users to “tweet” short — 140 character — updates on any subject. A Twitter user’s followers then receive those tweets in a constantly revolving list of updates. Love
has about 9,000 followers; his tweets run the gamut of music-business info, scenes from daily life, humorous anecdotes and food news. Here, we’ve rounded up some classic G. Love tweets, and the musician’s take on his own cyberspace musings. On the new album “Working on a new joint called ‘I Ain’t Finished Yet’ with [British producer and songwriter Paul Simm] — one time is never enough — awww yeah, it’s all about breaking the record.” “Jamming by the swamp in Sanibel, Fla on a sunny day. Working up this new record. I’m say-
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G. Love & Special Sauce (with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad)
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Feel-good blues, hip-hop and soul
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The Orange Peel
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Wednesday, March 17 (9 p.m., $25. theorangepeel.net)
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ing it’s gonna be the best.” “I want to get back to the roots of what I do, and do it better than I’ve ever done it before, so the new album is going to be really strongly hip-hop and really strongly Delta blues,” Love says. The Philadelphia native started his career on the streets of Boston in the early ‘90s, inspired by blues, folk and hip-hop by the likes of the Beastie Boys and Schooly D. His blog reveals that, lately, he’s been immersing himself in the swampy, juke joint blues of late Louisiana musician Slim Harpo. “Since Superhero Brother came out [in 2008] I’ve written about 40 tunes. We’re in the pre-production stage of picking out the best songs,” he says. “A lot of times I’ll go in the
studio with 40 tunes and we’ll cut whatever we’re feeling and that’s a good way to do it, too, but this time we really want to kind of know exactly what we want to cut.” Love explains that, for the new album — which could drop as early as this August — he’s “doing a lot of hip-hop style recording.” On famous friends “Feeling mellow and positive on the first day of 2010. I jammed my guitar and then surfed with Jimmy Buffet and Anthony Kiedis on a nice point.” “We were in St. Barts as a guest of Savannah Buffett, Jimmy’s daughter,” Love says of that spectacular-sounding New Year’s Day. Followed an A-list New Year’s Eve party
(written up by blogger Perez Hilton), Love and Jimmy Buffett (“He’s a great guy and a good role model for me”) were on their surfboards when Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis paddled out. “It was funny ‘cause I had one of those awkward moments. Of course I’m a big fan of the Chili Peppers. What do you say to these guys? I was out there in the water having an anxiety attack. ‘Man, here’s right there. He’s just 10 feet away. It’s just me and him in the water.’ It was stupid, I felt like a kid. I get so starstruck.” But not all of Love’s brushes with celebrity are so comical. He’s actually responsible for discovering surfer/songwriter Jack Johnson, and Love, who is always jetting off
to somewhere fun/exciting/exotic, often collaborates with other artists: Slightly Stoopid, Jason Mraz and Zap Mama, for example. Of the latter, Love relates, “A cat I used to play with in Philly, just one or two gigs on a side project, he was in her band and I got to meet Zap after her show. We stayed in contact ... and she asked if I would do a song on her record. When I do the collaborations I find it always brings something great out of me because I want to step it up for the person I’m rocking it with.” On being a foodie “Macking down the best burger in town at Diablo Burger in Flagstaff. Awww yeah.” “With the leftover roast she made a roast beef, arugula, reggiano and gravy sandwich. Mmmmmm.” Many of Love’s food-related tweets come with digital images of whatever meal or beverage he’s discovered. Fish and cold beer in the Caribbean, salmon tacos and sweet potato fries in California, “Fried chicken, acorn squash, baby broccoli with garlic and lemon” on a chilly night in Boston. “My manager was like, ‘You need to pick something that you want to do your Twitter about, not just ‘I’m sitting on the patio,’” he mimics the Verizon commercial. “I was like, ‘Alright, I’ll do food.’ My mom was a chef, my uncle was a chef, my sister works in the wine business, me and my girl love to cook.” In fact, food is such a big part of the musician’s life that he once recorded a pilot for a Travel Channel cooking show (it never aired) and recently posted a video on YouTube.com of himself cooking beef stew. “So I do [tweets] around the food stuff. I think some people get it and some people could give a f--k,” he laughs. “That’s the thing — you’re a person who makes music and writes these songs and people react to them and connect with them and that’s why they like you. Now all of a sudden you throw your personality in there. Somebody might like my music but they might not like my personality, you know?” On keeping it fresh “Working on a new tune called ‘Bad Habit’ ha this one’s good. Me have bad habits?? Naaaah.” While Love and his band like to road test new material (”As a musician, your favorite song is always the newest one”), the performer — who says that in the past he refused to play his singles just to appease radio stations — insists “I love to play all of our tunes.” He continues, “You want to make sure that you get to all those songs that people know and love and have been a part of their lives.” Nearly two decades into making music, Love — a prolific writer — has an immense catalog and he says that deciding what to play and what not to play is his biggest challenge. “All the old tunes and the classics we’ve been playing for many many years, we always come up with new ways to make them fresh for us and fresh for people who’ve seen 10 G. Love shows.” X For the full interview, go to mountainx.com.
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Ani DiFranco on raising her daughter, slowing down a bit and keeping true
Righteous Babe, off the beaten path: “The interests of big business are fundamentally contradictory to the interests of people and art,” says DiFranco. photo by rhea anna
by Jennifer Gibson “Don’t forget to have a good time.” If Ani DiFranco has said anything important over the years, and she has, this line from her last record, 2008’s Red Letter Year, should rank right up there. It seems like an obvious statement, but it’s deceptively simple. And even someone as lyrically smart and fearless as DiFranco has some trouble coming to terms with it. “(“Present/Infant”) is about trying not to let insecurities or self loathing ruin your life, because there’s a lot of fun to be had in this world,” she says with surprising warmth and joy. “I wrote this song after having my baby, and babies are great teachers on so many levels. One of the first things her presence taught me is that if I am to love and accept my baby and her face, then I should love and accept my own face. “Look at her, how unfettered she is by all this social baggage. What a wonderful way that would be to live,” she adds. “I’m trying myself to achieve this.” Finding solace in motherhood and marriage (to 3-year-old Petah and producer/recording partner Mike Napolitano, respectively) probably isn’t what the world expected from ostensibly arch-feminist Ani DiFranco. For the past 20 years, she’s been a fierce and vocal proponent of various alternative movements (she freely admits to being “a very radical person”), and her drive to live and create successfully on her own terms through her label, Righteous Babe Records, has earned her respect as an independent artist and business woman. She’s still vintage Ani on newer songs like “Alla This,” emphatically stating, “I won’t pray
to a male god cuz that would be insane.” In general, though, predictability was never one of her strong points. Her stories have always been wildly honest and human, and this pretty, wideeyed, self-described “little folksinger” does more justice to punk rock with her acoustic guitar and melodic, spitfire vocals than most musicians do with an arsenal of electricity and angry wails. But there’s one certainty: It’s the new, more common aspects of her life that are shaping DiFranco and her music more than anything before. It took two years to record Red Letter Year, which might as well be two decades, when compared with her usual release schedule — 17 since 1990. However, the extra time she spent crafting the record resulted in what she says may be her most pride-worthy work to date. “My process is slower because I dedicate most of my time to the baby now, and I think the record is stronger and deeper and wider because of the time she forces me to take. There’s a lot of stepping away,” she says. “It’s not just, ‘Go into the studio and record everything really quick and obsess really hard and then it’s done!’ and then it comes out and you start thinking, ‘Oh, that song’s a little slow,’ ‘That guitar’s a little
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Ani DiFranco with Erin McKeown
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The Orange Peel
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thin.’ Slowing me down is just what the doctor ordered.” The current sad state of the music industry has a braking effect, too. Righteous Babe feels the sting, and despite years of proving that a little ambition coupled with something to say can work wonders, DiFranco laughs and says, “It isn’t getting any easier, I’ll tell you. “It’s not just major labels. The periphery is also struggling, and Righteous Babe is no exception. We’ve been trying to downscale my whole operation over the last few years in order to survive, and it makes it harder,” she says. “We’ve been releasing other people’s records for a while but that was never a money-making proposition. Now that we’re living a little closer to the wire that gets harder. It’s a day-to-day survival.” But it’s always been a worthwhile, if uphill battle, and DiFranco exudes positivity when talking about what it means to her. “I realized early on that if I signed with any of these labels that were trying to get me, I would have had a fabulous career. I would probably have sold more records, they would sound better and I would have this body of recorded material I wouldn’t cringe at,” she says through a laugh. “But I think the interests of big business are fundamentally contradictory to the interests of people and art. I just never wanted to be a
part of that system. ... I want to live my ideals, so I chose the path of making my own mistakes, and it was a path that was filled with all kinds of people I knew had all kinds of things to teach me.” It’s still a world she wants to support, albeit a vastly different one. But with new realities come new perspectives, and “don’t forget to have a good time” takes on new meaning. In more specific terms, catching her twonight, end-of-tour stand at the Orange Peel might be a good move if you want to glimpse a smart, talented woman who’s not afraid of a “life journey (that) has taken all kinds of unexpected turns.” “Kids breathe new life into everything. It makes the most boring and familiar scenarios funny again, and the past three years have been really cool having her on the road. But now that she’s getting to an age where she’s starting to talk, some of the things she says on a regular basis are, ‘I want to go home.’ So I’m starting to reconsider just dragging her around in my crazy life,” she says. “I’m considering touring less in the near future, like a lot less in the next month, actually. I haven’t made any big announcement, but you’re going to see a lot less of me soon. It’s time to go home and focus on the kid.” X Jennifer Gibson is a freelance writer.
Music Allies: Righteous Babe’s Asheville connection Sean O’Connell’s vision for his company, Music Allies, goes beyond the traditional role of music-industry publicists. “The mission from day one was to empower artists and labels and concert promoters to have the same access to opportunities, and get the same results as, major record labels and corporations,” he says. “We’re constantly involved in the trenches and wanting to equal the playing field.” Seven years after its inception, the Ashevillebased publicity and marketing firm has grown to include clients like Joan Osborne, Aimee Mann and O’Connell’s old friend and former boss, Ani DiFranco, as well as major names like the Bonnaroo festival and Justin Timberlake’s Tennman label. O’Connell is passionate about giving talented musicians the exposure they deserve. But he’s also interested in giving locals an opportunity to participate in the creative process, too. “It’s really set up to be a family-run business, and in many ways that’s what (DiFranco’s label and O’Connell’s former employer) Righteous Babe is,” he says. “We treat our employees like that. We’re really happy knowing we’re helping people pay the bills and have great jobs in Asheville doing what they love to do.” Music Allies offers its clients everything from tour press to radio marketing to Internet and social-media campaigns. The company also recently partnered with Paste magazine for the “Live at Moog series,” an online jam
session shot at the Moog Factory by local filmmakers and audio technicians and streamed through the Paste Web site. Bands including Yo La Tengo and Medeski, Martin and Wood have participated. Another recent venture is Creative Allies, a Web site similar to Etsy.com but geared toward the music community. The idea is to offer artists a place to showcase their designs in hopes of landing that one dream gig. “I’ve met so many people who are so talented and are stuck doing restaurant menus and retail ads and corporate brochures and they don’t have that creative outlet. These are people who never get that one portfolio piece that’s going to make a difference,” he says. “This concept of Creative Allies is giving everyone a chance to create designs for merchandise and marketing material for a lot of these musicians, not just people we work with.” The site is backed by O’Connell and several investors, including Righteous Babe. Though still in its beta phase, several artists have already uploaded work, and O’Connell is looking to expand the site by adding avenues for all kinds of creative talent. “We’ve had our challenges, but I think we’re doing really well and being really effective. We’ve grown when everyone else had to pull back,” he says. “We’re really doing good by empowering this new model.” More at musicallies.com, creativeallies.com and liveatmoog.com.
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Mother and son folk-music collectors play Jack of the Wood by Alli Marshall “A lot of people think of themselves as entertainers; we don’t,” says traditional singer Sara Grey. “We think of what we do as sharing songs.” Grey is talking about her performances with her son, guitarist and singer Kieron Means. The two bring to that stage a program that Grey calls “quite unique; a really broad range. We don’t just stick to old-time music, we don’t play just Appalachian songs and ballads.” The set list includes traditional songs from New England, the American West and the Georgia Sea Islands. “We try to cover a good cross-section of cultures; some that come from across the Atlantic and some that are indigenous to other parts of the states as well. Our strength really is the singing.” If it seems that Grey puts a lot of emphasis on song — meaning vocals — that’s because she’s not just a musician, but also a collector of folk songs as well as an educator. A teacher at the Ozark Folk School in Arkansas (which offers workshops in the style of WNC’s John C. Campbell Folk School rather than a yearround degree program), Grey used her annual trips to the South to also book tours. In the last few years, she and Means have extended their reach to include Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. But Grey (who points out, “I turn 70 this year so I’ve been traveling a long time”) doesn’t limit her touring to the American South; she also performs regularly in the British Isles, which happens to be her home. “In about 1969 I had a tour over hear in Britain,” she says. That trip was arranged by the agent who had discovered Aly Bain, fiddler and founding member of The Boys of the Lough. “I was just smitten with Britain,” Grey recalls. “It was a fabulous place. The folk scene was just booming at that time — every nook and cranny, everywhere you looked, people were starting up folk clubs. You could go into the city of Manchester and you could be there for days on end, and not cover all the folk clubs that were there. London must have had over 100 folk clubs in the ‘60s and ‘70s, so you could make a reasonable living as a traditional folk singer.”
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Sara Grey and Kieron Means
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Mother and son traditional musicians
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Jack of the Wood on Friday, March 12 (9:30 p.m., jackofthewood.com)
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John C. Campbell Folk School on Monday, March 15 (7 p.m., folkschool.org)
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Singalong: Sara Grey tours with her son, Kieron Means, and the two encourage audience participation at shows. Since Grey happened to be a folk singer, she decided to relocate, and Scotland has been her home for four decades. But the musician’s roots are in New Hampshire, where she grew up with a fiddleplayer father. “I grew up with a lot of Northern New England ballads,” she says — an odd basis for a banjo player and, in fact, Grey points out that banjos in New Hampshire were few and far between. It was when her father was stationed at a military base in N.C. that Grey first heard the instrument. “I remember vividly sitting on a huge pile of tobacco leaves while some old guy played. I even remember the little banjo, it was probably a fretless. My dad finally bought me a banjo form Sears & Roebuck.” Back in New Hampshire, Grey and a fellow Southern music enthusiast, Sterling Klink, joined forces with “an old guy called R.J. Plunkett who lived across the river from us”; thus, Plunkett and Klink was born. “We went around playing for the square dances,” Grey remembers. “From there I just kept playing and singing, playing and signing.” About 10 years ago, the musician asked her son if he’d like to accompany her on a few shows. The pairing proved successful and now the two rarely work separately. The chemistry might be hereditary: “Being mother and son, genetically we think alike, we phrase alike,” says Grey; it might also be destiny. “By osmosis, Kieron absorbed a lot of the repertoire I did. A friend showed him a few chords on the guitar when he was about 14 and he just took off. He
never looked back. He found the love of his life.” Whatever the case, mother and son seem happy to bring the folk tunes they’ve collected to audiences on both sides of the pond — though for Grey, who hints at a desire to move back to the States in the next few years, this tour to the Southeast is special. When she first went to the U.K., “I knew there had to be a strong connection across the Atlantic of all these songs and I was interested, even at that time, in tracing them.” Now, decades later, she’s come full circle. “I love singing in North Carolina because it’s the grounding of so many songs that Kieron and I do,” she explains. X
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The original BMC spirit revisited in a new happening; Echo Early Music Festival reverberates If you’ve spent much time at Camp Rockmont during its quieter moments, you know the place has a certain energy, a certain pull. And you likely know that the Swannanoa Valley site was the spot where Black Mountain College put down its roots, creating an experiential feast of learning, blurring disciplinary lines, fostering collaboration and yielding some of the 20th century’s most important American artists. On Saturday, March 13, that college’s former grounds will be the site of a new feast, one incorporating some of WNC’s most dynamic multimedia artists — dancers, musicians, sculptors and performers of all sorts. For one night, it’s BMC brought to life again. “They’ll be pulling deep from the wells out there,” says Gene Felice, co-organizer of the event, a fundraiser for the Media Arts Project and
{Re} Happening will be a feast for the senses, on Saturday, March 13, on the grounds of the former Black Mountain College. Black Mountain College + Arts Center. Imagine music created in the same Roundhouse where John Cage once taught, with projected visuals and performers moving inside geodesic dome spaces. Picture visual images projected onto weather balloons floating in the center of the lake. Think of the culinary masterpieces born from local legend Mark Rosenstein’s artistry. Many of the performers are working together to create novel multidisciplinary installations. “The greatest thing about this will be the collaboration,” Felice says. “So many different artists — some who’ve worked together before, some who’ll be new to each other — making art on the historical grounds.” There are two tiers of admission. The early evening portion of the program is $40 and features a dinner, with food from Chai Pani, Vinnie’s Italian, Ultimate Ice Cream, Early Girl Eatery, Nona Mia, Filo Bakery, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Short Street Cakes and more, at 7 p.m. at the Dining Hall. Then, from 8:30 to 11 p.m., the action gets going with myriad performances, installations, creations and more. It’s what they used to call a happening, and it likely will be. It may even evolve into a later-night dance party. Tickets for that part of the program are $15. The LaZoom bus will run a $5 shuttle from Asheville to Black Mountain, although with the potential for scores of people at the event, it might not be wise to wait for the last shuttle back. Find out more about {Re} Happening at blackmountaincollege.org. Another set of happenings that promise a sonic feast: Echo Early Music Festival, a showcase of music from before the European classical period (around 1750). All the performances will be mind-blowing, according to director Eric Schneider, but a few may be utterly transcendent: Trefoil’s performance of medieval music for harps and voice (In the Chamber of the Harpers), and Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas. The festival runs weekends March 12 to 20 weekend. The first weekend will feature chamber music; the March 19-20 weekend will be larger works. Performances will be at Jubilee! Community on Wall Street and St. Matthias Episcopal Church on Max Street. “In our performances, the music is as alive as the day it was written,” Schneider writes. Well put. Check out the full schedule (including music with master percussionist River Guerguerian, historical harpist Paula Fagerberg and Belgian soprano Francisca Venherle) at eemf.net. X
Atlanta-based Paula Fagerberg kicks off a harp-themed chamber music weekend, one of two weekends of the Echo Early Music Festival.
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Rebecca Sulock can be reached at rsulock@mountainx.com.
smartbets Blue Ridge Rollergirls Lucky Harm
The tough-as-nails Blue Ridge Rollergirls kick off their 2010 season by taking on the Rollergirls of Central Kentucky (ROCK). The DIY squad’s motto is “For the skaters, by the skaters,” but it’s for the audience, too, as each bout promises big excitement (and big bruises). Saturday, March 13. Asheville Civic Center. Doors at 6 p.m., bout at 7 p.m. $10 advance / $12 day of show, available at the box office. At halftime, Unifire performance art troupe will give a show, and there’s an after-party at Broadway’s. A portion of proceeds will go to the Buncombe County Rescue Squad. blueridgerollergirls.com.
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In Flux
A cool story about the artists’ whose paintings make up the newest show at the Asheville Area Arts Aouncil: “Almost exactly a year ago the two women met at a painting workshop, and decided to make it a weekly commitment to paint together. That commitment yielded the creation of many paintings and a lasting friendship. ‘We play off of one another,’ says Katherine Duncon Aimone, who shares the space with Barbara Nerenz-Kelley. ‘Our work is different, yet related in its spiritual aspects. Both of us consider ‘flux’ to be a part of our work, since we embrace constant movement and change.’” Through March 27 at the Arts Council. While you’re there, check out the terrific A Work of the heART show in the front gallery, with a special showing from the dynamic Merlin Strivelli. ashevillearts.com.
This Weekend David Wax Museum
Billed as Mexo-American dance rock, David Wax Museum brings its hot show to Stella Blue. Expect “Latin rhythms, call-and-response hollering and donkey jawbone rattling.” Rad. Saturday, March 13. With Brian McGee & the Hollow Speed and the Honeycutters. 9 p.m. Show is downstairs.
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smartbets Arborea
There’s no rest for the wicked or, apparently, Maine-based husband-and-wife alt-folk duos. Just back from European tour, Buck and Shanti Curran (who liken their sound to Pentangle, Iron & Wine and Jeff Buckley) are already packing their flute, banjo, slide guitar, ukulele and harmonium and heading for the Austin, Texas, SXSW festival/ two-month U.S. Tour. Luckily, they get to catch a breather at Asheville’s Firestorm Cafe. Local singer/songwriter Jeff Zentner (he of the gorgeously moody alt-country sounds) also performs. Saturday, March 13, 8 p.m., $5. myspace.com/arborea2.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
Sarah Addison Allen grew up in Asheville — and still lives here — but her magical fiction is utterly transportive. Okay, Allen’s latest novel, The Girl Who Chased the Moon, might be set in a small N.C. town renowned for its barbecue, but the rest of the story is blissfully escapist and far-flung. When Emily Benedict loses her mother and is sent to live with her grandfather (the town giant) she quickly learns that things are not what they seem. Emily’s neighbor bakes beguiling cakes, the wallpaper changes patterns of its own accord and there are mysterious lights in the woods. Charming, romantic and addictive. Allen launches her national tour with a talk and book signing at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, March 16, 7 p.m. malaprops.com. Go to mountainx.com/ae/ book_report for a full review.
Woody Pines’ UK tour kickoff
When Xpress last spoke to local roots musician Woody Pines, in November 2009, he was waxing hopeful about a European tour. Now said tour — in support of Pines’ excellent retro/modern album Counting Alligators — is a fast-approaching reality, with dates across the U.K. later this month. But first, a bon voyage: Though the European tour kick off takes place at decidedly non-jet-setter-y Stella Blue, fans are sure to have a lark, a rare time, a brill night, good craic, a razzle (or whatever they say on that side of the pond). Firecracker Jazz Band also performs. Friday, March 12, 10 p.m. WoodyPines.com.
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where to find the clubs â&#x20AC;˘ what is playing â&#x20AC;˘ listings for venues throughout Western North Carolina C lubland rules 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.
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Dance & open jam session Back Room
Open mic Beacon Pub
Open jam
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Open mic
BoBo Gallery
Daredevil Christopher Wright (indie, pop, rock) Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Zone
Shag dance
Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s Night, 10pm Chameleon Soul Food
Spoken word, music & poetry night hosted by Lyric Frankie Bones
Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter) Garage at Biltmore
Starving Artists â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing For Their Supperâ&#x20AC;? feat: Israel Nash Gripka (Americana, singer/songwriter) w/ The Fieros (indie, garage) Good Stuff
Nine Mile
Westville Pub
Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae)
Jamminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; w/ Funky Max
Orange Peel
Thu., March 11
Robert Earl Keen (country, Americana) w/ Paco Shipp Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hits & Shitsâ&#x20AC;? w/ Jamie Hepler Red Stag Grill
Bobby Sullivan (blues, rock, standards) Rocket Club
Emerald Lounge
Chronicles of the Landsquid (progressive, break beat) Fairview Tavern
Asheville Civic Center
Open mic
Rush Of Fools (Christian, rock)
Frankie Bones
Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club
Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter)
DJ night
Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parkside Pub & Grill
Open mic hosted by Jimbo
Back Room
Union County (acoustic, rock)
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super dance partyâ&#x20AC;? feat: Adam Strange & Crick Nice DJ
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Scandals Nightclub
BoBo Gallery
Country dance lessons, 9-10pm Dance, 10pm-Midnight
The Brand New Life (psychedelic, roots) Boiler Room
Tallgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Street Pub The Hookah Bar
Cloud Conquers City (indie, rock) w/ Madre, The Real Local Singles, Poor Mouth & Carolina Music Band (Gypsy reels)
Open mic w/ rotating local hosts
Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Zone
Mark Guest (jazz, blues)
Ben Riva & friends (rock, electronica)
The Wellhouse Band (roots)
Open mic
Tolliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Irish Pub
Open mic & jam
Handlebar
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s night
Club 828
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Sparrow (accordion)
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Sherwood (rock) w/ Hot Chelle Rae, Black Gold & Reece Live music
Iron Horse Station
Town Pump
Hip-hop & DJ night
Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille
Open Mic w/ David Bryan
Courtyard Gallery
Jack Of The Wood Pub
Tressaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Old Time Jam, 6pm
The Free Flow Band (soul, funk)
Jazz piano w/ Garnell Stuart
Mo-Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill
Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro
Eleven on Grove
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)
Vortex Cabaret (music, burlesque & more)
Soul jazz jam
Handlebar
Infusions Lounge
Chuck Prophet (acoustic rock) Marc Keller (singer/songwriter)
Over The Rhine (Americana, folk)
Open mic w/ Yorky
Jack Of The Wood Pub
Open mic w/ Barbie Angell
Fred & Lawrence CD release party, 7-9pm (bluegrass) Bluegrass jam
Decades Restaurant & Bar
Laureyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering and Gourmet To Go
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Adam Tanner & Neil Carroll (old-time tunes), 6-8pm
Salsa & Mambo Dancing, 10pm-2am Dance Lessons, 10:30pm
Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
Lobster Trap
Emerald Lounge
Town Pump
Vertigo Jazz Project CD release party (jazz) w/ Taste & Tennessee Jed
Summertime Whiskey Band (funk, rock, alternative)
Feed and Seed
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Bluegrass mix
Gashouse Mouse (rock, blues)
Frankie Bones
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Marc Keller (acoustic, variety)
Bobby Sullivan (piano)
Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill
Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe
Hank Bones
Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill
Marc Keller (acoustic, variety) Mela
Wed., March 10th Soul Jazz Jam
Hosted by Asheville Jazz Allstars • No Cover
Thur., March 11th Open Windows w/ Do It To Julia
Fri., March 12th Bobby Lee Rodger w/ Dopapod Sat., March 13th Corduroy Road w/ Elonzo Mon., March 15th Jenny Juice’s Brown Bag Songwriting Competition Tues., March 16th Snake Oil Medicine Show Wed., March 17th Soul Jazz Jam
Belly dancing Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Open Windows w/ Do It To Julia (indie, rock)
Thur., Mar. 11th Scrapomatic 8pm $5 Fri., Mar. 12th Jennifer Knapp & Derek Weeks 8pm $12 Open 4 - 9pm Mon. - Wed. 2pm - until Thurs. - Sat.
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Never Blue
Singer/songwriter showcase New French Bar Courtyard Cafe
Sunshine SS (rock)
Noise In Print (post punk, indie, shoegaze) French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Taylor Martin (acoustic, jazz)
Funny Business Comedy Club
Live music w/ singer-songwriters
Carol Rifkin & Paul’s Creek Band (old-time bluegrass) White Horse
Lance Mills (Americana, roots)
Pisgah Brewing Company
Scrapomatic (blues, soul, folk)
Todd Yohn (stand-up, improv comedy) w/ Mike Storck, 8 & 10:30pm
Sat., March 13
Purple Onion Cafe
Garage at Biltmore
Alan Barrington (folk-rock, blues)
The Neverhads (post punk)
Blue Ridge Rollergirls vs. R.O.C.K
Red Stag Grill
Good Stuff
Anne Coombs (jazz, swing)
Utah Green (lyrical, roots)
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Handlebar
Kemistry (Southern rock, covers) Rocket Club
Kinetic Stereokids (indie, hip-hop) Root Bar No. 1
Jay Brown (acoustic) Scandals Nightclub
“Exposure” DJ night TGI Friday’s
Open mic
The 170 La Cantinetta
Dave Lagadi (smooth jazz) Town Pump
Brittany Reilly (country, bluegrass) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Peggy Ratusz and Friends (blues) Vincenzo’s Bistro
Aaron LaFalce (acoustic guitar, singer/songwriter) Westville Pub
Hay Sugar (country, bluegrass) White Horse
“Great Blue Ridge Talent Search” Zuma Coffee
Thursday night bluegrass jam
Fri., March 12 Athena’s Club
DJ night
Back Room
Singer/songwriters in the round feat: Valorie Miller, Jenny Greer, Rupert Wates & Dave Turner Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Acoustic Swing
Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar
Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm BoBo Gallery
Earthtone (progressive, indie, rock) Boiler Room
Andrew Larson and the Moral Fibers (indie, rock) w/ Fire Zuave Chameleon Soul Food
Ghost Mountain Rhythm and Blues (soul, blues) Club 828
Nova Echo (alternative, electro) w/ Menya (electro, pop) Craggie Brewing Company
Bob Burnette (alternative, indie, acoustic) Decades Restaurant & Bar
Rotating jazz bands
Eleven on Grove
Southern Culture on the Skids (Southern rock) w/ The Weathers Highland Brewing Company
Dave Desmelik Trio (Americana) Holland’s Grille
Contagious (rock covers, alternative) Infusions Lounge
Southern Silk Duo (jazz, blues), 7:30-10:30pm Iron Horse Station
Glenn Spayth (singer/songwriter) Jack Of The Wood Pub
Sara Grey & Kiernon Means (traditional Irish duo) Jerusalem Garden
Belly dancing w/ live music Lobster Trap
Live music by local artists Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Bobby Lee Rodgers (rock, jazz) w/ Dopapod New French Bar Courtyard Cafe
The Atkins Riot! (folk, rock) w/ Grammar School & Machiavillains (progressive, punk) Orange Peel
Bela Fleck & The Africa Project (African rhythms) w/ Bassekou Kouyate (Afro-beat, blues), Ngoni Ba, Anania Ngoliga & John Kitime Pisgah Brewing Company
Jennifer Knapp (acoustic) w/ Derek Webb (folk-rock) Purple Onion Cafe
Fred Whisken (jazz pianist) Red Stag Grill
Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar
Rewind Blue (Southern rock) Rocket Club
Asheville Civic Center Athena’s Club
DJ night
Back Room
Corinne Gooden (singer/songwriter) Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk)
Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar
Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm BoBo Gallery
The Wild Petal On Our Pirate Ships (punk, folk, acoustic) w/ Sundials & Hillside Bombers Boiler Room
Abnor Muhll (metal) w/ Scent of Remains & One of the Fallen Club 828
The Melanaster Band (multi-instrumentalist) w/ If You Wannas & Mobley Craggie Brewing Company
Zaq Suarez (vocalist and bassist of Open Windows) Decades Restaurant & Bar
42nd Street Jazz Band Emerald Lounge
Peace Jones (Southern rock) w/ Makia Groove (funk, reggae) & Flute Feed and Seed
Twilite Broadcasters (acoustic, rural harmony) & Moore Brothers CD release party Frankie Bones
Billy McCrackin (acoustic, ambient) Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill
Rothwang (alternative, punk) w/ Chris Cate’s Band (blues, roots) French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Peggy Ratusz (blues, soul)
Funny Business Comedy Club
Todd Yohn (stand-up, improv comedy) w/ Mike Storck, 8 & 10:30pm Garage at Biltmore
The Extraordinaires (rock), jar-e (soul) & Count Numbers
Art, music & theatre to benefit Anam Cara Theatre Company feat: Katie Larue, Emily Ryane & DJ Drea
Root Bar No. 1
Good Stuff
The Lazybirds (alternative, progressive) Skyland Performing Arts Center
“Kiss of Ireland” feat: Jamie Laval (Celtic violinist) Stella Blue
Woody Pines (old-time acoustic, folk) w/ Firecracker Jazz Band (“explosive jazz”) Straightaway Café
Will Straughan (singer/songwriter) Tallgary’s College Street Pub
Joshua Singleton (acoustic) The Hookah Bar
Now You See Them (indie, folk, acoustic) w/ Typefighter
Butch Barnette (singer) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
The Wood Brothers (blues, rock) w/ Joe McGuinness Handlebar
Palmetto Drum Co. presents “Love to Haiti” (hits from 1965) Infusions Lounge
Live music
Jack Of The Wood Pub
Jo Henley Band (Americana) Jerusalem Garden
Belly dancing w/ live music
clubdirectory 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
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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 Eleven on Grove 505-1612 Emerald Lounge 232- 4372 Fairview Tavern 277-7117 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
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 Rendezvous 926-0201 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 Tallgary’s College Street Pub 232-0809 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 254-4698 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
Thurs. 3/11
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
The Corduroy Road (Americana, folk, rock) w/ Elonzo New French Bar Courtyard Cafe
Chucks CD release party & dj dance party Nine Mile
Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae) Orange Peel
Ani DiFranco singer/songwriter, folk) w/ Erin McKeown Purple Onion Cafe
Mel Jones & His Bag of Bones (bluegrass, jazz) Red Stag Grill
Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar
Rewind Blue (Southern rock)
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Live music
Rocket Club
Saturday arts market (day) Blazers and Heels
The Hookah Bar
Broadway’s
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Jack Of The Wood Pub
Fast Nasty
Asheville Symphony: Masterworks 5 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
Sat. 3/13
Live music w/ singer-songwriters Town Pump
Union County (acoustic, rock)
Lobster Trap
Chris Rhodes
Orange Peel
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
The Nightcrawlers (dance, blues)
Ani DiFranco singer/songwriter, folk) w/ Erin McKeown
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
Live music w/ Tom Coppola (early) & Marc Keller (late) Watershed
Twist of Fate (rock, metal)
“Vinyl at the Vault” w/ Chris Ballard Rocket Club
Sunday jazz jam Scandals Nightclub
Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe
Peg Twisters (“old-time music w/ a twist”)
Dance party w/ DJs Acolyte or Zorro & drag show
Westville Pub
Skyland Performing Arts Center
Angela Easterling & The Beguilers (“rootsy homegrown Americana”)
“Kiss of Ireland” feat: Kellee (Irish pub band) Pam Stone (comedian)
White Horse
Town Pump
Help Haiti Heal Benefit Concert feat: Nikki Talley (singer/songwriter) Dave Turner, Kim Hughes & more
Pickin’ at the Pump, open acoustic jam
Sun., March 14
Mon., March 15
“Kiss of Ireland” feat: Prof. Dennis P Sommers’ one man show “The Ghost and Legends of Ireland”
Asheville Civic Center
Club 828
Stella Blue
Athena’s Club
Root Bar No. 1
The Wellhouse Band (roots) Scandals Nightclub
Dance party w/ DJ Stratos & drag show Skyland Performing Arts Center
Brian McGee & The Hollow Speed (country, rock) w/ David Wax Museum & The Honeycutters Straightaway Café
Rupert Wates (acoustic, jazz) Tallgary’s College Street Pub
Harlem Globetrotters (an exhibition basketball team) DJ night
Barley’s Taproom
Skylark (jazz)
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)
Metal Monday feat: guest artists Emerald Lounge
Dance party w/ DJ Wayd Runk Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Contra dance
Handlebar
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
John Cook (acoustic)
Viva Le Vox w/ Hellblinki Sextet (“hillbilly zombie circus”)
Bosco’s Sports Zone
Hangar
Shag dance & lessons
Open mic night w/ Aaron LaFalce
MUSE Scene WNC College Auditions
Wed. 3/17
Celtic Celebration Special St. Patty’s Day! Go Green!
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Thurs. 3/11 saT. 3/13 Wed. 3/17 Thur. 3/18 Fri. 3/19
Over the Rhine 8:30pm
Shag dance
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Lobster Trap
Songwriting Competition w/ Jenny Juice
Geoff Weeks
Orange Peel
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Broadway’s
Rodrigo y Gabriela (acoustic, folk) w/ Alex Skolnick Trio
Snake Oil Medicine Show (psychobilly, bluegrass)
Rocket Club
New French Bar Courtyard Cafe
Asheville Jazz Orchestra (swing, jazz)
Tomato Tuesday comedy open mic
Town Pump
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
‘80s Night, 10pm Chameleon Soul Food
Spoken word, music & poetry night hosted by Lyric Craggie Brewing Company
The Dewdabides
Rock Records
St. Patty’s Day celebration w/ Lew Gelfond & Roger Gold (Irish fiddle, guitar)
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Rocket Club
Diana Wortham Theater
D Mack Vocal jazz session w/ Sharon LaMotte, 7:30pm
AVAS (progressive, acoustic) feat: Jason Kreckel, Andy Pond, Jay Sanders & Billy Seawell
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Acoustic spotlight hosted by Peggy Ratusz & “Big Al” Pearlman
Marc Keller & Company (variety)
Tue., March 16
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Danny Ellis (singer/songwriter) & LEAF International Reception
Heath Patrick (singer/songwriter)
Westville Pub
Blues Jam w/ Mars Fariss
Frankie Bones
Barley’s Taproom
The County Farm (bluegrass)
White Horse
Beacon Pub
Adrian Legg (guitar) w/ John Cogburn
Open mic
Wild Wing Cafe
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Bluegrass & clogging
Swing & Tango lessons and dance w/ Blue Heaven
Club 828
Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter)
Emerald Lounge
Back Room
Tuesday Night Funk Jam
Open mic
Feed and Seed
Beacon Pub
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Utah Green (lyrical, roots) Good Stuff
Open mic Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
The Hellblinki Cripps Puppet Spectacular (music, puppetry, multimedia)
Dance & open jam session
Handlebar
Kool Keith (rap, hip-hop) w/ Deaf Judges Holland’s Grille
Marc Keller (singer/songwriter)
Will Ray’s Mountain Jam
Open jam
Garage at Biltmore
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Jack Of The Wood Pub
Gone Again (acoustic, funk, blues)
Open mic
St. Paddy’s Day show w/ The Red Wellies (Celtic, acoustic)
Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet To Go
BoBo Gallery
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Old-time jam
Bosco’s Sports Zone
Herb & Hanson (acoustic, Americana)
Soul jazz jam w/ members of Vertigo Jazz Project, Stephanie’s ID
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The Wood Brothers w/ Joe McGuiness 9pm
The Hellblinki Cripps Puppet Spectacular 8:30pm
David Bazan w/ Headlights 8:30pm
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Hockey w/ The Postelles 9pm
Bands for Kids’ Sake 2010:
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Mack Kell’s Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues TUESDAY Getaway’s (Eleven on Grove) Hookah Bar Mike’s Side Pocket W EDNESDAY
Fairview Tavern
Saint Patrick’s Day feat: Damon Fowler Group (blues)
Wed., March 17
MONDAY
Zydeco dance & lessons
Marc Keller & Company (variety)
Eleven on Grove
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Eleven on Grove
Back Room
Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk)
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Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae) Orange Peel
G. Love & Special Sauce (roots, hip-hop, blues) w/ Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
“Hits & Shits” w/ Jamie Hepler Red Stag Grill
Bobby Sullivan (blues, rock, standards)
New Exotic Cage Stage & 3 Satellite Stages
Comfy, Casual? Just relax in our upscale lounge and take in the views. Enjoy our billiard tables & interactive games. We have one of the largest spirit selections in WNC & have great specials every night.
Rocket Club
“Super dance party” feat: Adam Strange & Crick Nice DJ Scandals Nightclub
Country dance lessons, 9-10pm Dance, 10pm-Midnight Stella Blue
St. Patty’s Party w/ Baby Cowboy (roots, acoustic) Tallgary’s College Street Pub
St. Patrick’s Day party The Hookah Bar
Open mic w/ rotating local hosts Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
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‘80s night Town Pump
Payin’ the Rent (bluegrass) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
The Free Flow Band (soul, funk)
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Westville Pub
St. Paddy’s party (all day) Jammin’ w/ Funky Max
Thu., March 18 Athena’s Club
DJ night
Back Room
Herb & Hanson (acoustic duo)
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
David Bazan (rock, folk, alternative) w/ Headlights Handlebar
Zach Deputy (blues, roots-rock, soul) w/ Wisebird Infusions Lounge
Live music
Iron Horse Station
Bosco’s Sports Zone
Open mic & jam Club 828
Hip-hop & DJ night Courtyard Gallery
Open mic w/ Barbie Angell Decades Restaurant & Bar
Jenna Lindbo (singer/songwriter), 6-8pm Lobster Trap
Hank Bones
Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill
Marc Keller (acoustic, variety) Mela
Belly dancing Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Jackass Flats (bluegrass)
Fairview Tavern
Open mic
Frankie Bones
Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter) Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill
Open mic hosted by Jimbo
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Utah Green (lyrical, roots)
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Eliza Bell Rosbach (singer/songwriter, folk, indie) Garage at Biltmore
Blue Mountain Bust Down (rock, blues) w/ Bubonik Funk
Athena’s Club
DJ night
Back Room
Ten Toe Turbo (rock, reggae, funk) Mark Bumgarner (Americana)
Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar
Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm BoBo Gallery
Nomad in the Dark (progressive, house) Boiler Room
Chameleon Soul Food
Shane Pruitt Band (blues, jam) Purple Onion Cafe
Gigi Dover & Big Love (rock, soul)
Ghost Mountain Rhythm and Blues (soul, blues) Decades Restaurant & Bar
Rotating jazz bands
Diana Wortham Theater
Battlefield Band (Celtic) Eleven on Grove
Red Stag Grill
Anne Coombs (jazz, swing)
Salsa & Mambo Dancing, 10pm-2am Dance Lessons, 10:30pm
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Feed and Seed
Kemistry (Southern rock, covers) Root Bar No. 1
Dawn Humphrey (blues, soul) Scandals Nightclub
“Exposure” DJ night TGI Friday’s
Open mic
504 Haywood Rd. West Asheville 828-255-1109
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Orange Peel
Pisgah Brewing Company
kitchen open until late 3pm-2am everyday pinball, foosball & a kickass jukebox “It’s bigger than it looks!”
Home Show
Automag (hard rock) w/ mindshapefist (Southern rock) & 105 Howitzer
Eleven on Grove
Archnemesis (electro-crunk)
Thursday night bluegrass jam
Singer/songwriter showcase George Thorogood and the Destroyers (blues, rock) w/ Damon Fowler
Emerald Lounge
Zuma Coffee
Never Blue
Jazz piano w/ Garnell Stuart
Vortex Cabaret (music, burlesque & more)
Paul Cataldo Duo (Americana, country)
Asheville Civic Center
Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet To Go
The Winter Sounds (indie, rock) w/ Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun & Albatross Party (other)
Westville Pub
Fri., March 19
BoBo Gallery
Boiler Room
Aaron LaFalce (acoustic guitar, singer/songwriter)
Jack Of The Wood Pub
Bluegrass Jam, 7pm
DJ Steel w/ DJ Chubbyknuckles (hip-hop, “beats for the soul”)
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Open mic w/ Yorky
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Buddy Davis
Peggy Ratusz and Friends (blues)
Carolina Blue (bluegrass) French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Leigh Glass Band (Americana)
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Juan Holladay w/ Eliza Sydney (guitar, vocals, harp) Funny Business Comedy Club
The 170 La Cantinetta
Dave Lagadi (smooth jazz)
J. Chris Newberg (comedian) w/ Brian Aldridge, 8 & 10:30pm
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Garage at Biltmore
Resounding Silence CD release party (metal)
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Hockey (new wave, soul, classic rock) w/ The Postelles Handlebar
Kelen Heller (rock, powerhouse) w/ Nothing Saint & Dear Enemy Highland Brewing Company
East Coast Dirt (rock)
Smoking Sections (classic rock)
Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed (rock, country)
Stella Blue
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
The Good Old Boyz (Southern rock, country) & Hay Sugar
Infusions Lounge
Southern Silk Duo (jazz, blues), 7:3010:30pm
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Phuncle Sam (jam band, psychedelic) Tressaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Rupert Wates (acoustic, jazz) & Dave Turner, 7pm Taylor Moor and the Bordeaux Brothers (blues), 10pm Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro
Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Main
Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe
Orange Peel
Boiler Room
Live music w/ singer-songwriters
Knives & Daggers (experimental, indie) w/ Gray Young & Nights Bright Colors Caleb Burress (vocals, guitar)
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New French Bar Courtyard Cafe
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The Hookah Bar
Butter Holler (â&#x20AC;&#x153;old mountain soundâ&#x20AC;?)
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Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar
Large Lewis (rock, blues)
Iron Horse Station
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Tallgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Street Pub
Saint Solitude (garage, indie) w/ City in Fiction & Kovacs & the Polar Bear (indie, folk)
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Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille
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Red Stag Grill
Bobby Sullivan (piano) Carol Rifkin & Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Band (old-time, vintage bluegrass)
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Subversion (metal, rock, punk) w/ Built To Fall & Opus Grey
Bands For Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sake/Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit feat: Cheeksters, If You Wannas, Wooden Toothe, The Steves & more
Stella Blue
Tallgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Street Pub
Benefit concert for Habitat For Humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women Build program feat: Peggy Ratusz & Daddy Longlegs (blues)
The Krektones (instrumental rock) w/ Rubber Cushions
Tolliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Irish Pub
Craggie Brewing Company
Jerusalem Garden
Belly dancing w/ live music
Town Pump
Aaron LaFalce (alternative, acoustic) Decades Restaurant & Bar
Mo-Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill
42nd Street Jazz Band
Blue Dragons (experimental, folk, rock)
Diana Wortham Theater
New French Bar Courtyard Cafe
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Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Gershwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Porgy and Bess
Live music w/ singer-songwriters The Rhythm Brewers (roots)
Tressaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Jazz and Blues
The Free Flow Band (soul, funk)
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Eleven on Grove
Boo Ray (Southern rock)
Muse (variety)
David Allan Coe (country, metal, rock) w/ SwampDaWamp
Emerald Lounge
Purple Onion Cafe
Jimmy Landry (singer/songwriter)
Katie LaRue (acoustic, folk, singer/songwriter)
Red Stag Grill
Westville Pub
Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues)
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East Coast Dirt (progressive, experimental) w/ Zegg Feed and Seed
The Neighbors w/ Generation Gap
Asheville Civic Center
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club
Dance party w/ DJ Stratos & drag show
Garry Segal & ToDyeFor Band (Americana, bluegrass, blues)
Scott Raines (singer/songwriter)
Home Show
Restrict This (punk) w/ Corporate Fandango
Jack Of The Wood Pub
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Fred Whisken (jazz pianist)
Scandals Nightclub
Coal Dust
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Garage at Biltmore
Infusions Lounge
White Horse
The Screaming Jays (rock, blues)
Root Bar No. 1
You Tonight (indie, rock) w/ Noise In Print (post punk, indie, shoegaze)
Jamey Johnson (country) & Jerrod Niemann
The Business (dance band)
J. Chris Newberg (comedian) w/ Brian Aldridge, 8 & 10:30pm
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Dave Desmelik (Americana)
Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro
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Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae)
Live music w/ Tom Coppola (early) & Marc Keller (late)
Orange Peel
Watershed
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Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
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Director: Tim Burton Players: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover Fantasy Rated PG
The Story: In this sequel to Alice in Wonderland, the young adult Alice is lured back to the land of her youthful adventures to help defeat the tyrannical Red Queen. The Lowdown: A visually striking, emotionally involving, highly Burtonized take on the Alice in Wonderland stories that sometimes soars without quite striking the gong, but is never less than entertaining. I’m relieved to note that Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is not the disaster I was afraid it might be, based on the trailers. I’m less delighted to note that I didn’t find it to be the masterpiece I’d hoped for. It’s good. It’s very good — and there are flashes of greatness within it. I’m certainly glad I saw it, and I’ll see it again, but I’m not champing at the bit to arrange for a repeat viewing. Compared to the press screening of Burton’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), where I wanted to see the film again as soon as it ended, this is a letdown. Even more troublesome is the fact that for the first time in 20 years of Burton films (the 2001 Planet of the Apes to one side), I have not carried away a deep sense of the movie’s imagery. In fact, aspects of Alice have started evaporating like its own Cheshire Cat only a couple days later. However, I’m giving the impression that I don’t like the film. I like it a lot, and I suspect I will grow to like it more. Burton and screenwriter Linda Woolverton have done a pretty incredible job of taking the two Lewis Carroll books (the movie combines Alice with Through the Looking Glass), retaining much of the essence, but giving the results a fresh, personal feeling. The film also offers things the books do not: an actual story line with a climax and some degree of emotional depth. On the second count, I’m perplexed by charges that Burton’s film has left out the books’ “heart” in favor of spectacle. What heart? What possible emotional resonance is to be gleaned from Carroll’s books? They’re fun, fantastic, funny and sharply satirical, but where is this “heart” of which the film’s detractors speak? Rather than simply retell the original story, the film offers us a 19-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska, Amelia), a young lady with a history of strange dreams that seem to have followed her into adulthood. Alice finds herself unwillingly attending a garden party where — as she finds out at the last moment — she’s expected to accept a financially desirable marriage proposal from the highly
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Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland — a new approach to an old favorite. undesirable Hamish Ascot (Leo Bill, Me and Orson Welles). This changes, however, when she keeps catching sight of the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) from her dreams, and proceeds to follow the White Rabbit into the woods while pondering Hamish’s embarrassingly public proposal. The inevitable fall down the rabbit hole comes next — and Alice’s adventures in Wonderland, which is here called Underland. It turns out that the Rabbit deliberately brought her to Underland in the hope that she is the Alice, the Alice who had been there before and who, it’s believed, can help the White Queen (Anne Hathway) defeat the Jabberwocky (voiced very briefly by Christopher Lee), a dragon-like monster used by the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) to retain control of Underland. OK, this may not be the stuff of great drama, but it does provide a story arc with a climax, which the books lack. At worst, it’s serviceable. Yes, it has one particularly logic-defeating aspect in that telescoping the Queen of Hearts and the Red Queen into one character presents us with a chessboard showdown between white chess pieces and red playing cards, but since no actual showdown occurs, it perhaps doesn’t matter. More to the point, the film manages to craft characters in whom we have some emotional investment. This is especially true of Alice and the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp). Depp’s Hatter looks pretty tiresome in the trailers, but he’s something very different in the film — a kind of quirky, artistic freedom fighter, who is drifting into insanity and sadly realizes it. It’s actually a remarkable performance, even if his hopeless fixation on Alice has its roots in Edward Scissorhands (1990). At the same time, it touches lightly on the question of
Lewis Carroll’s own fixation on the real-life Alice Liddel, which affords the film a subtext worth some degree of consideration. Other characters are also observed with more sympathy than the books afford — even the Red Queen, who is played by Helena Bonham Carter with a CGI-altered head that makes her resemble Bette Davis as Elizabeth I, re-envisioned as a monstrous infant. She may be perfidy incarnate, but the film is savvy enough to offer hints of the damaged child — rejected because of her looks — that spawned the monstrosity. Hey, it’s Burton. Visually, Burton’s Alice is a stunner. Nevertheless, it oddly lacks the kind of single indelible images that I immediately knew I would always remember from most of Burton’s other movies. I grant only time will tell in this case. His use of 3-D is intelligent, but generally subdued, which is probably in the film’s favor. Though it raises the question (apart from the financial plus of those 3-D ticket surcharges) of why make it in 3-D at all. Ultimately, the movie is pure Burton — from its look that combines the fantastic with the fantastically decayed, to its inherent sympathy for the outsider. Perhaps the most interesting thing he brings to the story, however, is the sense of terror that creeps in around the edges of every sequence, starting with the fall down the rabbit hole. There is a sense of danger and of something deeply sinister clinging to the film — and that, I think, is just right. Rated PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Cinebarre, Co-ed Cinema, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore 15, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.
Avatar 3D (PG-13) 12:00, 1:00, 3:30, 4:30, 7:15, 8:00 The Crazies (R) 1:45 (no 1:45 show Sat-Sun), 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Green Zone (R) 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 10:00 Our Family Wedding (PG-13) 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50 Remember Me (PG-13) 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 Shutter Island (R) 12:00, 1:00, 3:05, 4:05, 6:10, 7:00, 9:15, 9:50 Strawberry Shortcake Berry Fest (G) 1:00 Sat and Sun only Valentine’s Day (PG-13) 1:10, 4:05, 7:10, 9:55 n Carolina Asheville Cinema 14 (274-9500)
Alice in Wonderland 3D (PG) 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Alice in Wonderland 2D (PG) 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:45. 10:15 Avatar 2D (PG-13) 11:50, 3:00, 7:00, 10:15 Brooklyn’s Finest (R) 11:40, 3:00, 7:00, 10:05 Crazy Heart (R) 11:30, 2:20, 4:55, 8:00, 10:35 An Education (PG-13) 11:45. 5:00, 10:25 (Sofa Cinema) Green Zone (R) 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:35 The Hurt Locker (R) 12:10, 3:20, 7:30, 10:30 Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) 11:25, 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:00 (Sofa Cinema) Remember Me (PG-13) 11:35, 2:15, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) Fri-Sat only midnight She’s Out of My League (R) 11:25, 1:50, 4:20, 7:55, 10:25 Shutter Island (R) 12:15, 3:30, 7:15, 10:20 (Sofa Cinema)
A Single Man (R) 2:35, 7:50 (Sofa Cinema) Up in the Air (R) 11:45, 4:55, 10:15 (no 10:15 show Fri-Sat) (Sofa Cinema) The Young Victoria (PG) 2:25, 7:05
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Alice in Wonderland 2D (PG) 10:35 (Fri-Sun), 1:25, 4:25, 7:20, 10:00 (Fri-Sun) Cop Out (R) 11:10 (Fri-Sun), 1:40, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 (Fri-Sun) Green Zone (R) 10:30 (Fri-Sun), 1:35, 4:25, 7:25, 10:20 (Fri-Sun) She’s Out of My League (R) 11:00 (Fri-Sun), 1:30, 4:30, 7:40, 10:25 (Fri-Sun) Shutter Island (R) 12:00 (Fri-Sun), 3:35, 7:10, 10:15 (Fri-Sun) n Co-ed Cinema Brevard (883-2200)
Alice in Wonderland (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 n Epic of Hendersonville (693-1146) n Fine Arts Theatre (232-1536)
Asheville Jewish Film Festival (NR) See ad for times The Girl on the Train (NR) Fri March 12 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 Sat March 13 1:00, 4:00 Sun-Thu March 14-18 4:00 only The Last Station (R) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20
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Crazy Heart (R) 1:00 (Sat, Sun, Wed), 4:00, 7:00 n Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298) n United Artists Beaucatcher (298-1234)
Alice in Wonderland 3D (PG) 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:40, 10:30 Alice in Wonderland 2D (PG) 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:10 Brooklyn’s Finest (R) 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:05 Cop Out (R) 1:40, 4:40, 7:50, 10:25 Dear John (PG-13) 1:45, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 She’s Out of My League (R) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50
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Brooklyn’s Finest
nowplaying Alice in Wonderland JJJJJ
Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover Fantasy In this sequel to Alice in Wonderland, the young adult Alice is lured back to the land of her youthful adventures to help defeat the tyrannical Red Queen. A visually striking, emotionally involving, highly Burtonized take on the Alice in Wonderland stories that sometimes soars without quite striking the gong, but is never less than entertaining. Rated PG
Avatar JJJJ
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 PG13
The Blind Side JJJJ
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
Brooklyn’s Finest JJJ
Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes, Brian F. O’Byrne Cop Drama Three disparate cops all try to survive in a world filled with violence and temptation. A heavy police drama that’s professionally made, but suffers from a reliance on clichés and the feeling that every role in the film was miscast. Rated R
Cop Out JJJ
Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Sean William Scott, Guillermo Díaz, Kevin Pollak Buddy-Cop Comedy Two suspended cops try to track down a stolen baseball card and bring down a deadly drug lord. A generic buddy-cop movie that has a handful of decent chuckles, but does little else to distinguish itself. Rated R
The Crazies JJJJ
Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Joe Anderson, Danielle Panabaker Sci-Fi Horror A biological warfare experiment gets out of control and infects a small town, turning its victims into psychotic killers. A surprisingly effective and generally well done remake of George A. Romero’s
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low-budget 1973 film, with better-than-average characters. Rated R
Crazy Heart JJJJ
Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, Jack Nation Redemption Drama With Country Music A downon-his-luck alcoholic country singer on the dead-end circuit gets a chance at a comeback and personal redemption. A straightforward redemption drama that’s damaged by an unpersuasive romance, but offers the compensation of a strong lead performance from Jeff Bridges. Rated R
Dear John JJJ
Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, Scott Porter Goopy Romance A soldier finds the love of his life, only to have the romance complicated by 9/11. Strong direction isn’t enough to counteract the onslaught of goofy melodrama and paper-thin characterization on display. Rated PG-13
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
The Oscar-Nominated Shorts JJJJ
Various actors Collection of Animated and Live-Action Shorts A collection of the 2009 Oscar nominees in the short-film categories. Uneven—as all such collections tend to be—but a generally worthwhile set of films of a genre that isn’t often seen. Rated NR
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief JJJJ
Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean Teen Fantasy A teen finds out he is the son of Poseidon and it’s up to him to prevent a potential war between the gods. A good enough piece of entertainment that works within the confines of a CGI spectacle, with all the depth (or lack of) that implies. Rated PG
Shutter Island JJJJJ
Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max Von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer Psychological Neo-Noir Horror A U.S. Marshall and his new partner are sent to a very mysterious maxi-
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mum-security insane asylum after a patient inexplicably disappears from her room. Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller is more than a stylish thriller, though it’s certainly stylish and atmospheric. However, it’s a film that may irritate some viewers by refusing to stick to the thriller playbook. Rated R
The Last Station JJJJJ
Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, James McAvoy, Paul Giamatti, Kerry Condon, Anne-Marie Duff Biographical Domestic Farce/Tragedy The story of the last year in the life of the writer Leo Tolstoy—and the battle for the control of his estate. A surprisingly entertaining, beautifully made historical film with large doses of humor and brilliant performances from Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer. Rated R
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
Valentine’s Day JJ
Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway, Topher Grace, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine Hoiday-Themed Romcom Various people’s lives and romances cross paths on the titular day. Big stars and not-so-big stars flit past on the screen in a creatively specious, multistory film that works on the premise that everything can be made right in two hours. It’s not unwatchable, but it’s not good. Rated PG-13
The White Ribbon JJJJ
Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch, Ulrich Tukur, Ursina Lardi Drama Strange and disturbing events permit themselves the luxury of occurring in a small village in rural Germany just before WWI. An unsettling, chilly examination of the effects of a tyrannical patriarchal society. Powerful, but unrelentingly grim. Rated R
The Wolfman JJJJ
Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Geraldine Chaplin, Art Malik Classic Horror With Viscera When his brother is mysteriously killed, an actor appearing in London visits the family’s ancestral home to learn the truth—with tragic results. A respectable and respectful remake of the 1941 horror staple. It’s good as a straightforward horror picture, but it could have been more. Rated R
Director: Antoine Fuqua (Shooter) Players: Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes, Brian F. O’Byrne Cop Drama Rated R
The Story: Three disparate cops all try to survive in a world filled with violence and temptation. The Lowdown: A heavy police drama that’s professionally made, but suffers from a reliance on clichés and the feeling that every role in the film was miscast. Nine years and a Tears of the Sun (2003) and King Arthur (2004) later, director Antoine Fuqua has finally returned to the genre that once made him a semi-big deal: the cop drama. With Training Day (2001), Fuqua had a modestly well-received crime drama remembered more for an Oscar-winning performance by Denzel Washington than anything else. But simply calling Brooklyn’s Finest something along the lines of Training Day Redux is a bit too easy. While both films deal with the seedier sides of police life, Brooklyn’s Finest is an attempt at something a bit more ambitious. The problem is that this ambition is superficial. The idea that Fuqua and first-time screenwriter Michael C. Martin seem to have is some sort of clever, sprawling and often bloody tale (think in the vein of a more literal- and serious-minded Guy Ritchie or Quentin Tarantino), where multiple plotlines converge and dovetail into one during the final reel. What Fuqua doesn’t grasp is that what makes Ritchie and Tarantino’s films popular is their cinematic playfulness, meaning that Fuqua’s pursuit of a clockwork script is never able to mesh its gritty realism with its more absurd aspects. The plot follows three Brooklyn cops at different points in their careers. Eddie (Richard Gere) is a beat cop coasting towards his retirement as a result of being mentally exhausted from the stress of more than two decades of service. He spends the bulk of the movie sulking, getting drunk, contemplating suicide and visiting his favorite call girl (Shannon Kane). At the same time, we meet Sal (Ethan Hawke), an emotionally fragile narcotics cop who’s trying to scrape up enough money to buy a new house for his ever-growing family. Unfortunately, Sal appears capable of going as far as murder to provide for his wife and kids. Lastly, we get Tango (Don Cheadle), an undercover cop who wants nothing more than to be free of his fake identity so that he may reclaim his life. As a launching pad, there are worse concepts out there, but in the case of Brooklyn’s Finest, we get nothing more than machismo soap mixed with bushels of clichés, right down to the drunk cop who’s just too old for this crap. As far as the leads go, the film feels miscast. Gere doesn’t have the gravitas or charisma to play the world-weary cop we see. Cheadle has too much gravitas to be believable as a tough-as-nails gangster (even if his character is an undercover cop). And Hawke plays his role in the same mopey manner he does everything. Most of the film wanders around from set piece to set piece. The three-way story too often feels uneven, especially when characters disappear for chunks of the film. The attempts at clever screen-
writing are too faulty and often verge into the ridiculous. The film climaxes with each character meeting his judgment day (here, it becomes a gory story of redemption à la Pulp Fiction (1994)), all on the same block, and in a couple cases, in the same building. It’s almost laughably absurd, but it’s also the only time the film seems stylish, cohesive or quirky. This achievement is due to Hawke’s and Gere’s characters finally making sense. Hawke flashes personality for the first time by playing his character as certifiably obsessed and borderline insane. And Gere’s seeming inability to do anything with the role other than play it excessively solemnly finally makes sense by the end of the movie, since it turns out he’s not burnt out with cop life but rather with life in general. Too bad this is all of 10 minutes tacked onto the end of two hours of selfserious cop drama. It’s enough to keep the film somewhat interesting, but not enough to keep the film from being incredibly basic. Rated R for bloody violence throughout, strong sexuality, nudity, drug content and pervasive language. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.
The White Ribbon JJJJ
Director: Michael Haneke Players: Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch, Ulrich Tukur, Ursina Lardi Drama
Rated R
The Story: Strange and disturbing events permit themselves the luxury of occurring in a small village in rural Germany just before WWI. The Lowdown: An unsettling, chilly examination of the effects of a tyrannical patriarchal society. Powerful, but unrelentingly grim. Yes, The White Ribbon is in German. It’s also in black and white and 145 minutes long. If that’s not enough for you, it’s a mystery story without a clear solution. Yeah, none of that got me exactly all jazzed about The White Ribbon either — not to mention the fact that it was written and directed by Michael Haneke, whose only other film I’ve seen, Cache (2005), ranks pretty high on my list of movies that define tedium. Well, I do think The White Ribbon is too long, but I also think it’s one hell of a mesmerizing movie. I can see how The White Ribbon is from the same man who made Cache, but it frankly reminds me more of Ingmar Bergman than anything — or anyone — else. The only thing that I’d say works against this is my suspicion that Bergman could have made the same impact with 20 to 30 minutes less running time. However, part of what works about The White Ribbon may depend on how completely Haneke immerses the viewer in this longlost world of the film. I may feel The White Ribbon is too long now, but this is an area where I’m quite prepared to be wrong on further reflection and subsequent viewings. The film is set just prior to World War I in a small German town where a kind of patriarchal feudal system is still in effect. Over half the village works for the Baron (Ulrich Tuckur), who controls just about everything there is to control. Where
one-time showings Going in Style JJJJ
Director: Martin Brest Players: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan Comedy/Drama Rated PG Martin Brest’s Going in Style (1979) is one of those inoffensive, but not particularly distinguished, little movies that come and go without leaving much of a mark. It’s very much a product of its time in that it was clearly spawned by George Burns’ renaissance after The Sunshine Boys (1975) and Oh, God! (1977). It’s also a surprisingly serious affair that was marketed strictly as a comedy about three old men — Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg — planning a bank heist to battle the boredom of old age. The Hendersonville Film Society will show Going in Style at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.
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Make Way for Tomorrow JJJJJ
Director: Leo McCarey Players: Victor Moore, Beulah Bondi, Thomas Mitchell, Fay Bainter, Porter Hall Drama Rated NR When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave Leo McCarey an Oscar for directing The Awful Truth (1937), he thanked them but added that they’d given him the award for the wrong movie. He was right, because that same year he’d made his masterpiece, Make Way for Tomorrow, a movie that was hated by its studio (Paramount) and which audiences stayed away from. Why? Because it was — and is — a truthful and painful examination of old age and the effects of poverty. It’s been called the “saddest movie ever made,” and not without reason, but it’s also one of the truly great and too often overlooked movies. Classic Cinema From Around the World will present Make Way for Tomorrow at 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Courtyard Gallery, 9 Walnut St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 273-3332.
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French director André Téchiné’s new film is based on the true-life event of a girl who caused a media uproar by claiming to have been the victim of an anti-Semetic attack. Her claims — more exagerrated in real life than in the film, apparently — were later proved to be untrue, but Téchiné’s interest seems to lie more in why someone would do such a thing than on the events themselves. The film stars Catherine Deneuve, Emile Dequenne and Michel Blanc, and has received generally enthusiastic reviews from the major critics who’ve seen it. (NR) Early review samples: • “The film can be described as a character study or a fictionalized slice of terribly real life. Mostly, though, it is an inquiry into the mysteries of other people.” (Manohla Dargis, New York Times) • “Don’t expect any kind of neo-documentary examination of cause and effect. That’s not filmmaker André Téchiné’s style, and this is one of his most successful films.” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times)
GREEN ZONE
So, you see, there aren’t going to be any more Bourne movies. Instead, director Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon will give you Green Zone, a “ripped from the headlines”-style semi-topical thriller concerning Damon as a U.S. Army officer searching for the truth about the existence of “weapons of mass destruction” during the early days of the war in Iraq. The question is whether Greengrass’ energetic cinéma vérité style and Damon’s popularity can make this a box-office proposition. Iraq war films have tanked more often than not — and even with its Oscar noms, The Hurt Locker was not exactly a popular success. Now that Hurt Locker actually has its Oscars, the topic may be more attractive, but it’s still a risk. (R) Early review samples: • “In the Greengrass zone, there’s no time or space for the quiet revelation, the offhand but crystalline detail that transcends the melodramatic agenda. It’s only the adrenaline-inducing techniques that conceal the lack of imagination.” (David Edelstein, New York) • “In Green Zone director Paul Greengrass brings the frenetic, run-and-gun style with which he utterly transformed the movie thriller in the Jason Bourne series to a different kind of thriller, one with a sharper political edge.” (Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter)
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OUR FAMILY WEDDING
Rick Famuyiwa made an OK, but deeply flawed movie, Brown Sugar, back in 2002, and he co-wrote the screenplay for Kasi Lemmons’ terrific Talk to Me 2007. Now, he’s back with a culture-clash comedy about the embattled families of a black guy (Lance Gross) and a Latino girl (America Ferrera) who are set to get married. What an original plot! Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia play the battle patriarchs. It looks pretty grim. This is a movie with a trailer that highlights a scene where a goat eats Forest Whitaker’s Viagra and then attempts to go conjugal on him. And you wonder why this hasn’t been shown to critics? (PG-13)
REMEMBER ME
Ah, here we have a romantic drama (amazingly not from a book by Nicholas Sparks) that attempts to discover if there’s life after Twilight for Robert Pattinson. TV director Allen Coulter (well, he made one theatrical film, the lackluster Hollywoodland (2006)) helms this love story about a withdrawn young man (Pattinson) and a traumatized girl (Emilie de Ravin, TV’s Lost). Pros like Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnan and Lena Olin are on hand to lend theoretical weight to the proceedings. Do they succeed? Hard to guess, since no one’s seen it to review. The trailer looks like two parts goo to one part bad James Dean impersonation on Pattinson’s part. (PG-13)
SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE
The name Jay Baruchel probably means nothing to you, but you’ve seen him often enough — Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder — and now he’s got a movie of his own. He plays a fellow whose (understandable) insecurities and friends and family threaten to undermine his chances with the “perfect woman” (Alice Eve, whom you’ve probably neither heard of nor seen). The director, Jim Field Smith, has previously only made shorts. The only person who seems to have seen this is Frank Scheck at The Hollywood Reporter, who found it surprisingly sweet and likable. (R)
THE WHITE RIBBON
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his authority stops, other patriarchal figures loom — particularly the rigid Lutheran pastor (Burghart Klaussner) and the mean-spirited (and worse) doctor (Rainer Bock). The children, the wives and women in general have no authority whatsoever in this world. Or do they? At bottom, the film is a study in the disintegration of this patriarchal system. Haneke never bluntly states this theme, nor does he do more than touch on the events that would follow in the wake of this society. What may eclipse all these surprises is how completely unsentimental his approach is. Few of the characters are more than marginally sympathetic. Only two — the teacher (Christian Friedel) and the woman he is courting, Eva (Leonie Bensesch) — seem even remotely innocent. Even the children seem to have been cast with no eye toward physical appeal. All in all, they feel a bit like art-movie refugees from Children of the Corn (1984) — except we can never be sure exactly how culpable they are in the strange and disturbing events that plague the village. The story line follows a series of what might be called unfortunate events: The doctor is injured when his horse is brought down by a trip wire, the Baron’s son (Fion Mutert) is kidnapped and tortured, the Baron’s barn is burnt down, the midwife’s (Susanne Lothar) mentally challenged son (Eddy Grahl) is tortured and possibly blinded. The question is who is doing this? No answer seems to completely fit, though the teacher’s quickly rejected conclusion seems the most likely. But it’s also clear that other things going on unnoticed in the town are every bit as horrible — sometimes more so. Disturbing and haunting, The White Ribbon should be high on the list of movies to see for those interested in film as an art form. Rated R for some disturbing content involving violence and sexuality. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14.
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Gertrude Berg in Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg
by Ken Hanke The second annual Asheville Jewish Film Festival gets off to a great start with its opening-night film: Aviva Kempner’s fantastic documentary Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg, the story of Gertrude Berg, the woman responsible for the once phenomenally successful The Goldbergs. Though almost unknown today, The Goldbergs was once a big deal on radio and then on television. It’s mostly written off today by old-time radio fans as a soap opera, which is unfortunate and just plain wrong. Though it wasn’t without its more serious side, the series was essentially a comedy. More than that, it was pretty much the prototype for the TV sitcom. The history of the show is both fascinating and entertaining -- and something of an eye-opener. That shouldn’t be surprising when you consider that it existed through the Depression, World War II and the McCarthy witch hunts of the 1950s. Every aspect of those times impacted The Goldbergs. In fact, Gertrude Berg took a firm stance against McCarthy, which cost her the show for a time -- and from which it never quite recovered. The Goldbergs also came to be viewed negatively by the Jewish community, many of whom felt it presented a stereotypical image of Jews. What seems so remarkable about the show, though, lies in the fact that all this was the work of a woman. Filmmaker Aviva Kempner will be at the screening for a Q&A after the showing. In addition to this quite remarkable film, the festival showcases A Room and a Half, a Russian movie that’s listed as “Inspired by the life of Nobel Prize-winning Russian poet Joseph Brodsky.” A Room and a Half is the first feature film by animator Andrey Khrzhanovsky. Also up is a cross-cultural romance between an Israeli man and a Palestinian woman, Zarim (Strangers), and In a Dream, a docu-
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mentary about Isaiah Zagar, described as “Philadelphia’s Antonio Gaudi.” Asheville resident Josh Dorfman, author and television host of the Sundance Channel’s The Lazy Environmentalist, will screen some of the program’s episodes and host a Q&A at both scheduled screenings.
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The closing-night film is Gaylen Ross’ Killing Kasztner, which is described on the Asheville Jewish Film Festival’s Web site as “a documentary of the search for the truth regarding Rezso Kasztner ... . Considered a hero for his heart-stopping rescue of almost 1,700 Jews on a train to Switzerland, in what became known as ‘Kasztner’s train,’ this extraordinary feat was later cast as an act of betrayal.” The filmmaker will attend both screenings for a Q&A. This year’s Asheville Jewish Film Festival will be at the Fine Arts Theatre Saturday, March 13, through Friday, March 19. Unless otherwise noted, all films are $8. For more information, visit www.ashevillejewishfilmfestival.com. Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg. Saturday, March 13. Opening-night film and reception starting a 6 p.m. at Blue Spiral 1. Film screens at 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts. $18. A Room and a Half. Sunday, March 14, 1 p.m. Zarim (Strangers). Sunday, March 14, 7 p.m. In a Dream. Monday, March 15, 1 p.m. A Room and a Half. Monday, March 15, 7 p.m. Zarim (Strangers). Tuesday, March 16, 1 p.m. The Lazy Environmentalist. Tuesday, March 16, 7 p.m. The Lazy Environmentalist. Wednesday, March 17, 1 p.m. In a Dream. Wednesday, March 17, 7 p.m. Zarim (Strangers). Thursday, March 18, 1 p.m. Killing Kasztner. Thursday, March 18. Closing-night film and reception starting at 6 p.m. at Blue Spiral 1. Film screens at 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts. $18. Killing Kasztner. Friday, March 19, 1 p.m.
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1BR, 1BA ARDEN • 10 Mountain. Secluded. Carpet floors. $490/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 1225 Highland. Elevator, hardwood floors. $475$575/month. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 2010 Laurel Park Highway. Heat included. Hardwood floors. $495-$525. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA Hendersonville 827 4th Ave, $650/month. Hardwood Floors, water Included, 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 83 Edgemont. Sunroom, A/C, hardwood floors. $685/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR/1BA NORTH • 82 Merrimon. $595/month. Hardwood floors, water included. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR/1BA NORTH 11 Murdock, $395. Water Included, 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1-2BR/1-2BA APARTMENTS, UPTOWN MARSHALL, $650$750/MONTH, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Experience small town living within walking distance from Historic, eclectic Marshall. Renovated 1906 Victorian pebbledash house with original trim, doors and hardwood floors on 1.5 acres. Shared laundry. Pets a possibility. 828-380-9796 or exploreden@hotmail.com 2BR, 1.5BA SOUTH • 2 Oakview. Heat pump, dishwasher. $600/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1.5BA SWANNANOA • 532 Warren Wilson. Carpet, W/D hookups. $710/month. 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN • 68 N. French Broad Ave. Views, A/C. $750/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA SOUTH • 6 Lakewood. AC, W/D hookups. $650-$675/month. 828-2531517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA CENTRAL • 130 Aurora. A/C. Great location. $690/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA NORTH • 81 Lakeshore. Porch, coin-operated laundry. $675/month. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/1.5BA HENDERSONVILLE 912 Hillcrest, $595/month. Deck, 2 Car Garage. 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/1.5BA NORTH 47 Albemarle, $845/month. Fireplace, deck. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/1BA NORTH 501 Beaverdam, $545/month. Mountain Views, Washer/Dryer hookups, 828-253-151. www.leslieandassoc.com
2BR/1BA NORTH 87 Wild Cherry, $635/month. Good location, Washer/Dryer hookups, 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 2BR/1BA WEST • 45 Florida. $615/month. W/D connections, deck. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/2BA ARDEN, GLEN BEALE, 2nd Month RENT FREE, AC. $655/month. 828-2531517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/2BA NORTH 265 Charlotte, $865/month. Historic, hardwood floors. 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/2BA, ARDEN • 216 Weston, A/C, 2nd Month Rent Free. $795/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3 APARTMENTS • OAKLEY • WEST ASHEVILLE Oakley, 2BR, 1BA, $625/month. 423-0081 • West Asheville, both 1BR, 1BA, $585/month and $650/month. 423-0082. See more: weloveasheville.com ACTON WOODS APARTMENTS • Beautiful 2BR, 2BA, loft, $850/month. • 2BR, 2BA, $750. Include gas log fireplace, water, storage. 828-253-0758. Carver Realty AN EXECUTIVE PENTHOUSE SUITE In the historic Grove Arcade, downtown Asheville. 3BR, 4BA, 3 secure parking spaces. • Fireplace, terrace views, full-service amenities. • Walk to everything: shopping, dining, art and entertainment. Must see to appreciate! Call Amber Ammons, Property Manager: (828) 252-7799 extension 305 or to see more: www.tessierassociates.com ARDEN-SKYLAND • On Springside near Roberson and Valley Springs: Large 2BR with huge great room, big kitchen with dishwasher, utility room with WD connection. $635/month. Year’s lease, sec dep, credit ck req. For appt call Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800. ASHEVILLE • WEST 2BR, 1BA, deck, WD connections, off street parking, close to park, walk to Haywood Road. Pets considered. $650/month. Call (828) 279-2936. www.masinvestmentsllc.com 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: $114,000 . (828) 545-3163. BLACK MOUNTAIN • 2BR, 1BA. Heatpump, central air, W/D connection. Nice area. Only $525/month. 828-252-4334. CENTRAL • 1BR. Heat and water provided. $620/month. 828-253-0758. Carver Realty.
DOWNTOWN Cozy apartment ground floor, parking, HD TV and DSL. Couch and table. W/D. Available May 1, $700/month + 2 month deposit. No smoking, no pets. Bernie 828-230-0755.
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2BR, 1BA SWANNANOA • 1244 Bee Tree. 12 acres. Hardwood floors. $745/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
EAST 1BR DUPLEX APARTMENT Quiet, wooded, convenient location. • WD connections. • Pet considered. • No smoking. $550/month, includes water. 230-2511. FREE RENT Sign a lease in March and receive Free Rent at Woodridge Apartments! • 61 Bingham Road, Asheville, off Keith Road. • Dishwasher, WD connections, all appliances. Water, garbage and sewer included! Pet friendly. No application fee, bus service every hour. • 1, 2, 3 and 4BR homes! Section 8 welcomed! Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management. • Call now: (828) 250-0159. GREAT APARTMENT • NORTH/CENTRAL 1BR, 1BA, walk downtown, stainless appliances, hardwood floors. • Deck, yard and pets considered! $700/month, water/garbage included. Call (828) 279-3926. HENDERSONVILLE • 1BR Studio. Walking distance to downtown. Includes water. Only $325/month. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals. HENDERSONVILLE • 1BR/1BA. Walking distance to Main St. Includes water. $395/month. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals HISTORIC MONTFORD • Cumberland Ave. Spacious 1BR with LR plus sunroom adjoining the kitchen. Brand new 5 burner gas stove. Hardwood floors, gas heat, high ceilings with fans. W/D connection. Pet ok with fee. $675/.month. Year’s lease, sec. dep. credit ck req. For appt: Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800 SOUTH • Forestdale. 1-2BR, 1BA. 2nd month rent free. $525-$625/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR, 2BA WEST ASHEVILLE • Close to downtown on bus line. Nice park, like new. W/D connection. Accepting Section 8. $575/month. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals. 3BR, 2BA WEST ASHEVILLE • Near downtown and on bus line. Nice park, like new. W/D connection. Accepting Section 8. $595/month. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals. WEST ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 2BA near downtown. W/D connection. Excellent condition. $450/month. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals
2BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 172 Macon. 2nd month free. Garage. $695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
2BR, 2BA CONDO • END UNIT with southern exposure! Stainless appliances, granite countertops, carpet/ceramic floors, high ceilings with crown molding. Located in convenient and beautiful Eastwood Village. $895/month includes washer/dryer. 828-545-7445. 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN Crowell Farms Condo. End unit. West Pointe Townhouse. 3BR, 2.5BA,1700 sq-ft, 2 car garage, gas heat/fireplace, central AC, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors. Easy access to I-40 and I-26. $1,250/month 1 month deposit. Tom: (828) 626-2215 tombosco@tds.net 2BR, 2BA • Lower level, beautiful landscaping. Clean and bright. 88 Laurelwood Circle West #9. Hendersonville. $148K. A BIG THANX! “Thanx Xpress! The recent rental ad attracted a steady stream of quality applicants, thanks to your quality publication.” Mark K. • You too can find quality renters by placing an affordable ad in the pages of Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace: 251-1333. DOWNTOWN CONDO Top floor unit 2BR, 2BA, views of Mount Pisgah, hardwoods, stainless appliances, granite countertops, jet tub, balcony, fitness center, 2 parking spaces, $1475/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. NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOMES •Special• Off Merrimon. Walking distance to town. 1BR, 1BA. $485/month • 2BR, 1BA $525/month • 3BR, 1BA 595/month. Includes water. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals. NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOUSE • Walking distance to town. 1BR, 1BA. $495/month. Includes water. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals.
Homes For Rent ASHLEY WOODS • Large 3BR, 2.5BA. Lovely corner lot. Fenced back yard. $1875/month. 828-253-0758. Carver Realty 10 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE 3BR, 2BA home on large lot. Convenient location, near I-40/I-26. Great condition! $995/month. • Pets allowed. Call APM: (828) 254-2029. 1ST CALL US! 2, 3 and 4BR homes from $700-2500. • Pet friendly. • Huge selection! (828) 251-9966 Alpha-Real-Estate.com
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2BR, 2BA NORTH • 27 Spooks Mill Cove. $1075/month. Views, all utilities included. 828-2531517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 2BA NORTH • 6 Westminster. Garage, wraparound porch. $1,285/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR/1.5BA WEST • 28 Covington. $1,095/month. Basement. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 4BR/3BA NORTH 161 Chatham, $1425/month. Near UNCA, Fenced yard. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com A WEST ASHEVILLE RANCHER Great neighborhood! 3-4BR, 2BA. All appliances, eat-in kitchen, large living room. Fenced yard, large back deck. $995/month. 254-6029. ALL AREAS - HOUSES FOR RENT. Browse thousands of rental listings with photos and maps. Advertise your rental home for FREE! Visit: http://www.RealRentals.com (AAN CAN) AMAZING! I have always used Mountain Xpress as advertising for our rental house. I’m amazed each time by the number of responses and the caliber of people it attracts. Thanks, John S. You too can get great results! Call 251-1333. Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace. ASHEVILLE AREA RENTALS $550-$1950/month. • 1-East. • 3-West. • 3-North. • 3-South. • Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles: (828) 684-2640, ext 17. For more details: www.DebraMarshall.com BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN VIEWS 2BR, 1.5BA, bonus room, new appliances, laundry room, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, AC. Nice deck overlooks downtown. $895/month. 687-1954. 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 Walk to everything West Asheville! Quiet street. 3BR, 1BA, hardwood floors, new kitchen appliances, fireplace. Basement w/WD. Large fenced backyard. • Pets considered. $1100/month. 1 year lease. Deposit. • Available March 15. Call Robert: 230-9412. CANDLER • 3BR, 3BA. Private. $1,200/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty
EXECUTIVE SUITE • EXTENDED STAY In the heart of downtown Asheville in the historic Grove Arcade. • Walk to dining, shopping, art and entertainment! Perfect short term 2BR, 2BA, 2 secure parking spaces. • Beautifully furnished with full-service amenities. Stylish and secure. • Contact Property Amber Ammons: (828) 252-7799 extension 305. See more: www.tessierassociates.com
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 KENILWORTH 3BR, 2BA house w/possible 4th BR. Hardwood and ceramic tile floors, AC, gas heat, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fenced yard. $1350/month. (828) 255-4663. The Real Estate Center.
Roommates 2-ROOM SUITE IN WEST ASHEVILLE HOUSE TO SHARE 2-room suite, West Asheville, private entrance, bathroom. Shared kitchen, living room, deck. Friendly, outgoing man, 50s, cats, mainly vegetarian, non-smoker. $550 includes utilities, Internet. $275 deposit. 828-553-5185.
LITTLE COTTAGE IN THE WOODS • Mars Hill. 1BR. Private deck and yard. 400 sq.ft. Wooded lot, 25 minutes to downtown Asheville. $400/month. (828) 777-1420. NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOMES • Special • Off Merrimon. Walking distance to town. 1BR, 1BA $485/month. 2BR, 1BA $525/month. 3BR, 1BA $595/month. Includes water. 828-252-4334. WNC Rentals. 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. 803-524-5229. WONDERFUL HOME • 3BR, 2 full BA. Split-level, hardwood floors, large carpeted living room, garage, heat pump. 1600 sq ft. Exit 44 off I-40. 10 minutes to Asheville. Perfect family home with the security of a dead end street, a flat yard with fenced back yard and great neighbors. Wonderful back porch large enough for entertaining. $1200/month, 1 year lease. View pictures @ http://picasaweb.google.com/ju piterbailey/Houses# Call 828-777-3222 or email brandicasebailey@gmail.com
AWESOME WEST ASHEVILLE APARTMENT Looking for hip, progressive, female roommate (age 23 to 40) to share great west Asheville apartment. 1 minute to Westville Pub, two bedroom, $460.00 monthly, all utilities included, no lease or deposit, huge yard, covered parking, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, lots of windows, charming front porch. Move in anytime between 3/14 and 4/6. Call: (423) 923-1806 Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please go to www.mountainx.com for additional listings. 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) Share 2BR West Asheville home, close to everything. $350/month, share utilities. Deposit. References. • Pet considered. Call Sherri: 242-6119.
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
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BE A RAFT GUIDE! USA Raft French Broad, Nolichucky, Watauga and Nantahala Rivers is training whitewater rafting guides. • We’re also hiring Seasoned Guides and Trip Leaders, Photographers, Store Staff and CDL Bus Drivers. 1-866-USA-Raft. www.usaraft.net CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331. Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311. CDL Drivers If you are a “people person” you could be a great tour guide! Training provided. Full- and part-time positions. Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville- (828) 251-8687 or elaine@graylineasheville.com COOK-PEER SUPPORT Provide food service and peer support to a women‚Äôs residential substance abuse program. Valid NC DL required. Contact 828-667-0303 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. INTERVIEWERS NEEDED FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH Location: Cherokee, NC $13.18/hr.+mileage www.norc.org/careers click “Current Opportunities” Under job search enter 2010138 WAREHOUSE WORKER Part and full-time for Natural Products distributor. Competitive wages, great environment. Must be intelligent, hard working and self-motivated. Email resume to barry @goldenneedleonline.com
General $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 http://www.easyworkgreatpay.com (AAN CAN)
Employment Opportunities • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com
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Administrative/ Office ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • Black Mountain Immediate FT Bookkeeping Position available in busy office in an Assisted Living Center. Proficiency in QuickBooks payroll, AR/AP, Cash handling, Resident Funds, Medicaid and Social Security. Customer Service is essential. Must be organized and flexible. Great pay and benefits.Training provided. Send resumes to fcoates@mccunecenter.org or mail to McCune Center, 101 Lions Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711. NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY SEEKS PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN ARDEN Seeking detailoriented, outgoing personality w/ office experience. Proficient in Outlook, Adobe PDF and MS Access. E-mail resume to fbagencyjobs@gmail.com PART-TIME DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR Dogwood Alliance, a non-profit forest protection organization seeks a part-time (24 hrs/wk) Donor Relations Coordinator. For more information go to www.dogwoodalliance.org
Salon/ Spa BUSY DOWNTOWN SALON • Adorn Salon seeks talented, creative stylist. Must have experience. Some clientele preferred. No phone calls please. Bring resume to: 58 College St., Asheville. CHIC SALON IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE • On desirable Wall street. An exclusive bumble and bumble salon. Intimate group of creative, friendly stylist in supportive environment. Competitive commission rates for stylist in high walk-in traffic location. Competitive booth rental rates with ideal flexibility. WNC’s only hair salon to offer davines color with unique cutting edge education. Please email info@eclipseasheville.com or call 828-285-0019 for more details and to set up an interview. NEEDED: NAIL TECHNICIANS, ESTHETICIANS, MASSAGE THERAPISTS, AND FRONT DESK PROFESSIONALS International Spa Management Company that specializes in luxury, boutique resort and the exclusive day spa market are now looking to fill all positions. Needed: Nail Technicians, Estheticians, Massage Therapists,and Front Desk Professionals. Fax Cover Letters and Resumes to: 828-277-3833 STYLIST Beautiful downtown salon seeking stylist with clientele. Personality and talent a must. Call 285-0065. Aubergine Salon.
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SUGAR MAMA WAXING & BEAUTY STUDIO Seeking a licensed esthetician to work 30 hours a week. Please stop by our Asheville Mall location or call 828-298-6246. UPSCALE SALON • Seeking upbeat stylist with a passion for hair. If you are a Booth Rental Stylist looking for a salon home, look no further than Salon Halo Inc. To inquire please call 828 648-2224.
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FAMILIES TOGETHER FTI is a local mental health agency providing child, adult, and family centered services in WNC. FTI provides a positive
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FULL TIME EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK NEEDED • Drug free. Mike’s Main Street Grill, Weaverville. 828-645-5500. HOSTESS Now hiring. Apply in person: 2 Hendersonville Road, Biltmore Station, Asheville. 2527885. Ichiban Japanese Steak House 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 highquality 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.
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 DIRECT CARE STAFF WNC Group Homes for Autistic Persons provides residential services for people with autism and developmental disabilities. We are currently recruiting for 1 full and 2 part time positions.
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DRIVERS NEEDED PTI is seeking local drivers for 7passenger mini-vans in Asheville. Drug screen, driving record and criminal background check required. 1-800-471-2440, Reference #168.
FULL TIME CLINICIAN NEEDED! Want to be a part of a team-oriented organization focused on helping children succeed? Eliada Homes, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinician to provide individual, family, and group therapy to its students. Duties also include: providing clinical supervision and training for direct care staff; providing clinical on-call services; coordinating outpatient services with agency and community resources. Qualifications: Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or other appropriate discipline and current licensure in North Carolina. Must also be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Experience: Must have a minimum of three years experience in mental health services with children and adolescents. Prefer experience in community based and residential treatment. 30 hour position with benefits; requires evening work hours (typically Monday-Friday 1pm7pm). Please forward all resumes to: Email: eweaver@eliada.org Fax: 828-210-0361.
valid Driver’s License. Find out more by visiting our website www.wncgrouphomes.org or stop in at 28 Pisgah View Ave in
HOUSING SPECIALIST Qualified Professional needed to coordinate housing resources for an 8 county region supporting providers of MH/SA DD consumers. • Should be familiar with MH/SA/DD services in NC and a working knowledge of rules governing publicly funded housing services. Minimum BA/BS degree in human services plus 2 years professional experience working with MH/DD/SA Services-Housing. Salary range $31,802-$41,732, DOE plus excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, 3% 401-K, all state holidays, plus. Send NC State apprication: Western Highlands, HR,356 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. EOE. To obtain an application, visit our website westernhighlands.org
Asheville. 274.8368 x100 WNC Group Homes is proud to be a drug free workplace.
FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICE OF HENDERSONVILLE Offers Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Services to Include: • DWI Assessments and Classes • • Classes and individual services for Court Ordered Substance Abuse Treatment • • Classes and individual services for anyone seeking treatment to help themselves and learn about addiction and recovery in a safe and supportive environment • We offer prompt assessment and enrollment in our program. Classes during the day or in the evening
For more information call: FPS at 828-697-4187 or Mark “Zim” Stewart at 828-582-9741
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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.nc-mentor.com • Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a therapeutic foster parent?
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RECREATION SPECIALIST NEEDED! Do you have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a desire to facilitate a supportive and therapeutic environment for our students? If so, you might be a great fit at Eliada Homes! Major Responsibilities of this position include: plan and implement therapeutic recreation activities which promote active student participation, working with the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility teacher to create and facilitate an environment that meets both the individual and group needs of the student population (ages 12-17). The recreation specialist will implement the Eliada Model to teach life skills, participate in treatment plans, and implement feedback from leadership staff to aid in students’ successful return to the community. Must provide constant monitoring and supervision to ensure safety of students, and be able to complete all required mental health documentation. Qualifications: possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field. Requires at least two years of experience in an educational/behavioral treatment setting. Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule. *Must possess valid NCDL. Send resume to: eweaver@eliada.org, or fax to 828-210-0361
WANT A GREAT JOB? Direct care providers needed in exceptional home. Day and week shift available. Full and part time. Get paid while training. Immediate openings. Email resume to sjdignity@gmail.com.
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT SPECIALIST • Are you a QP in North Carolina with experience working with adolescents? Do you enjoy working in direct care with students, feeling that your work truly makes a difference in the lives of children you work with? Eliada Homes needs QPs to be a part of our Day Treatment program. There will be opportunities for teaching, doing group and one-on-one activities, some case management, and much more! This is a versatile position that offers many rich experiences with students. You will help plan and implement curriculum as well as use the Eliada Model to address various social and behavioral issues with students. Requirements: Must have a bachelor’s degree in human services with 2 years of experience in mental health post graduation, or a non human services degree with 4 years of post graduate experience. Must possess valid NCDL. This is an opportunity for a full-time benefitted position with an organization that truly cares for the families and students we serve! Please email resume to eweaver@eliada.org if you meet the requirements for this position.
RESPITE PROVIDER NEEDED • One on one habilitation provider needed for weekend respite position with young woman with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Position requires at least 1 year experience with DD population, CPR and First Aid training, Medication Administration, North Carolina Interventions. Training from outside our agency is accepted with proof of certification, otherwise our agency does offer this training as well. The respite would occur in provider’s (your) home Friday -Sunday or Monday am. Seeking responsible person to be an active part of this young woman’s team. Position is fulfilling and rewarding for the right person. Our agency will also be required to inspect your home for safety prior to start of respite services. Applications are available online at rayoflighthomes.com/Home.html.
LEASING AGENT For busy property management office. Must be dependable, personable, strong office and computer skills, intelligent and a team player with a Real Estate license and/or property management experience. Send resume to rentaljob@charter.net
PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES ASHEVILLE, NC • A community-based, non-profit law firm, seeks a Disability Caseworker. Good communication and people skills. Experience working with low-income, homeless, and mentally ill population required. Data entry and word processing tasks. Salary depends on experience; excellent benefits. Submit resume and cover letter by March 15, 2010, to: employment@pisgahlegal.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. Racial minorities, women, elderly, disabled encouraged to apply.
FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF HENDERSONVILLE is seeking QMHPs to provide enhanced services for child and adult consumers. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in the Human Services field and at least 2 years post-degree experience with the MH population.
MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Haywood, Jackson County: Clinician Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) Must have Masters degree and be licensed or license-eligible. Please contact Diane Paige, diane.paige@meridianbhs.org Jackson, Swain, Macon County Clinician: Assertive Community Treatment Team. Must have master’s degree and be license eligible. Please contact Kristy Whitaker, kristy.whitaker @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 Kristy Whitaker, kristy.whitaker @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 • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org
FPS of Hendersonville office is also seeking LCSW or LPC (fully licensed or provisionally licensed) to provide therapy to children and their families. Please email resumes to msouder@fpscorp.com
Professional/ Management HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ASSISTANT • Assist transportation planning and affordable housing programs at regional government entity. Duties include meeting prep, minutes-taking, grant writing assistance, filing, website maintenance, research, contact with elected officials and public. 2 or 4 year degree plus admin exp. Salary $28,022. Application deadline 3/15/2010, 5:00 pm. Full job description/application at www.landofsky.org. E-mail application, resume, cover letter to info@landofsky.org. Land-ofSky Regional Council, Asheville, NC. EOE
Arts/Media CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Marketing and promotions for large-scale green fairs. Concepts, design, copy writing, production, project management and strategy. Salary from $40k. glenn@sevenstarevents.com REPORTER/EDITOR Are you connected to the WNC community? Do you have a passion for local news? Can you see the big picture and pay attention to the details, too? Xpress is looking for a reporter with editing skills. Ideally, you’ll have multimedia, social-media and web experience. You’ll understand the new media environment and know how to lead citizen-journalism collaboration projects. You’ll be able to wear lots of hats, many at the same time. You’ll have no problem working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines. If you’re this sort of dynamic, skilled individual, please get in touch about joining our team. Send resume, links, multimedia samples etc. to journalist @mountainx.com
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CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR NEEDED! Do you have a bachelor’s degree in the culinary field coupled with 2+ years of teaching experience? Are you dependable, a selfstarter, and well-organized? If so, you might be the perfect person to join Eliada Homes as our Culinary Arts Instructor! This new position will combine menu planning and food preparation with teaching students a valuable trade they can use as they grow into successful adults. Major Duties: Plan daily menu and assign preparation of dishes to students, teach sanitation, nutrition, and culinary skills, order food and supplies, and maintain student records as required by law. The instructor will plan professional development activities for students and must maintain Serve Safe, Pro-Start and other certifications/programs as required. Qualifications: Must have a bachelor’s degree in related field coupled with 2 or more years experience. Must hold NC license in Family and Consumer Science or culinary arts license. Prefer someone with certification in Pro-Start and Serve Safe. Please email resume to eweaver@eliada.org if you meet the requirements for this position.
BARTENDER TRAINEES No experience necessary. Make up to $40 an hour in wages and tips. Meet new people, work in an exciting atmosphere. Call (877) 568-9534 (AAN CAN)
ELEMENTARY TEACHER • Eliada Homes is seeking an elementary teacher who is dedicated to helping children succeed! Individuals must be flexible and creative, as it is necessary to differentiate lessons for different learning styles, individual needs, and class dynamics. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create a classroom environment that meets the academic and treatment needs of students, maintain an organized, structured classroom that allows for active student engagement, evaluate academic and behavioral progress of all students. Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess valid NC teaching certification and be experienced in elementary education. Prefer a minimum of two years teaching experience or direct residential experience with the target population. Skills/Working Conditions: A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and insurability by EHI’s insurers is required. Eliada Academy is open year-round. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from the client population. All qualified individuals please email resume to eweaver@eliada.org. PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER Lead teacher for co-op preschool, 2-5 year old classroom. Approx 30 hrs per week. Send resume to rebeccadvann@gmail.com YMCA OF WESTERN NC • Afterschool Program Opportunities $7.25 - $13/hour Please visit our web site for details: www.ymcawnc.org
MYSTERY SHOPPERS. Earn Up To $150 Per Day. Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail and Dining Establishments. No experience required. Call 1-877-463-7909. (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.
Hotel/ Hospitality FRONT DESK CONCIERGE Princess Anne Hotel, a 16 suite inn, seeks a front desk concierge. Looking for someone who enjoys customer service in a friendly and beautiful environment. Professional appearance, ability to work independently, light housekeeping and computer skills required. Call 828.258.0986 or email info@princessannehotel.com for more information. HOUSEKEEPING Princess Anne Hotel, a 16 suite bed and breakfast, seeks experienced full-time housekeeper. References required. Hospitality, interaction with guests and breakfast service involved. Must be able to work mornings, weekends and holidays. Call 828.258.0986 or email info@princessannehotel.com for more information.
Medical/ Health Care BILLING ASSISTANT Provide Administrative support to Medical Billing Department, good computer skills required, central Asheville location, fulltime position, $10-$13/hour. Email resumes: jobs@ecpmd.com
Retail BOUTIQUE SALES ASSOCIATE Upscale boutique for mature women seeks sales associate for weekend work with additional days if desired. Must be over 30 and experienced. Respond to lsbookexchange@bellsouth.net
Skilled Labor/ Trades CUTTER/SEAMSTRESS Experienced cutter/seamstress needed for local manufacturer of infant products. Knowledge of cutting room and industrial machinery, particulary overlock machines, is a must. Part time to start, 25 hrs a week. Contact 551-7391.
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Classes & Workshops EVER WANTED TO LEARN HOW TO BLOW GLASS? Want to learn how to blow glass on a torch? Lampworking/torchwork, pyrex and soft glass. Individual and group instruction available. Email for details ashevilleglassteacher@gmail.co m 828.713.6173
Learn Jewelry Making, Metal Smithing, Enameling Earthspeak Arts Spring classes for 2010 www.earthspeakarts.com WATERLESS AND GREASELESS COOKING WITH DAN AND MEDEA AT EARTH FARE 3/15 AT 6:30PM Learn how to prepare HEALTHY and DELICIOUS meals while retaining all the vitamins,nutrients, colors and textures of your foods!RSVP 828-337-9282.
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Health & Fitness SPRING CLEANING YOUR BODY Detoxify for better health! • Do you want: • More energy? • Better digestion? • Clearer skin? • Less pain? • 4 week program of education, food tastings, nutritional supplements and group support. • Wednesdays in April, 6:30pm8:30pm, Asheville. • Class limited to 10 • Register by March 31. • Registration/information: Elizabeth Pavka, PhD, LD/N, Wholistic Nutritionist, (828) 252-1406 or epavka@main.nc.us
Bodywork **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.
#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 CARING STRONG HANDS Will relax and rejuvenate you! Kern Stafford, NC LMBT#1358 • (828) 301-8555 • www.avlmassage.com
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Musical Services Lost Pets HAND DELIVERING GOOD WORK TO HOMEBODIES & BUSYBODIES IN ASHEVILLE I utilize aspects of several modalities and approaches to better facilitate relaxation, moving through energetic blocks, releasing pain and healing. Travis Jackson, LMBT #4393. 828-772-0719, eyes-of-the-worldmassage@hotmail.com MASSAGE FOR EVERY BODY • Relaxing and therapeutic. Great rates. M/C and Visa accepted. Convenient Asheville location, free parking. LMT #7113. 828-275-5497. MASSAGE/MLD Therapeutic Massage. Manual Lymph Drainage. Lymphedema Treatment. $45/hour or sliding scale for financial hardship. 17+ years experience. 828-254-4110. 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
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 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-DRUMS-BASSMANDOLIN-BANJO-SINGING Learn what you/your child wants to learn. Knowledgeable, flexible, enthusiastic instructor. 828-242-5032. VIDEO AND RECORD YOUR MUSIC Or band to CD, DVD or any internet destination, in our studio or on location. • Affordable and Professional Production. Call (828) 335-9316. VISA/MC. www.amrmediastudio.com
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BASS AND DRUMS NEEDED For Haywood county based original rock band. Call Jonathan: (828) 452-9180.
2010 • YOUR FUTURE CAN BE BRIGHT! Ask Nina: (828) 253-7472 or email: asknina@excite.com
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TAROT Answers your life’s essential questions or you don’t pay me. Lil’lei, 828-275-4931.
Established guitar player/singer, Looking to form duet for fun and gigs. If you play an instrument it helps, but not absolute. I can teach you. I play a lot of country folk. Some Jazz. 423-8305.
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ECLECTIC GUITARIST/SINGER/SONGWRI TER SEEKS LIKE MINDED PLAYERS Percussion, bass, guitar, keyboards needed for upcoming gigs and recording projects; eclectic blues-based folk rock. Contact Dawn @ 828-301-3745. JAZZ GUITARIST Seeks upright bassist to form strong nuclear for eventual jazz group project. Standards, modal jams, originals. cbayss@yahoo.com VOCALISTS ACOUSTIC GUITAR PLAYER Looking for vocalists to sing harmonies and leads. Lots of old stuff, Beatles, CSN, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Young etc. Open to learning new material as well. 304-621-2256,
A LOST OR FOUND PET? Free service. If you have lost or found a pet in WNC, post your listing here: www.lostpetswnc.org Brevard Area: Lost Sunday, February 14. Pit Bull Terrier, black/brindle male, white on face/chest, no collar, 70 lbs. Very sweet, friendly. • Recent surgery to area around his eyes. Please call: 329-5424.
MR. BOJANGLES Is an orange tabby cat who is searching for a loving home. For more information on the adoption process, call (828) 505-3440 or visit www.bwar.org SWEET GRAY FEMALE KITTY Affectionate 8 year old neutered female kitty, indoor-outdoor. Long haired, healthy, playful, loves laps. Call Cathy, 252-3054; cathy@kindcommunication.com
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LOST YOUR PET? FOUND A 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
ASHEVILLE PET SITTERS Dependable, loving care while you’re away. Reasonable rates. Call Sandy Ochsenreiter, (828) 215-7232.
Pets for Adoption CAN I LIVE WITH YOU? Max is a Shepherd mix who is searching for a loving home. For more information on the adoption process, or call (828) 505-3440 or visit www.bwar.org 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
GEORGIA ON MY MIND Georgia is a mixed breed puppy who is searching for a loving home. For more information on the adoption process, call (828) 505-3440 or visit www.bwar.org
PET SITTING • I will pet sit your small dog or cat in my home in exchange for your tax deductible contribution to Friends of Pritchard Park. Please contact: mrsmawest@yahoo.com or 828 242-5456.
Vehicles For Sale
GREAT DEAL! Touring RS FLHXI Street Glide, 96 Cubic Inch, VTwin, six speed, Asking $4800, contact: ssa80ens@msn.com/ 336-464-2137.
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HUGE CHURCH AUCTION Friday, March 19. Free to public. • Silent Auction and Concert 7pm. • Regular Auction 8:30pm. Unity Center in Mills River, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road. 684-3798 or 891-8700 For an up-to-date item list, visit unitync.net/Auction.html
Estate Sales MULTI-HOME ESTATE SALE — WE HAVE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!! Good furniture, cool art, like-new appliances, kitchen ware, quality clothing and more! Friday 3/13, Noon to 5. Saturday 3/14, 9 - 5. NO EARLY BIRDS. REALLY. 11 Pinedale Road, Asheville, 28805
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DELUXE MASSAGE TABLE Very high quality. Extra options. Like new. Paid over $700, asking $375. Call (828) 215-6744.
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.
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06 SUZUKI FORENZA WAGON 46,300 miles. 32 mpg. Factory warranty, one owner, highway miles, front wheel drive (great in snow) 5 speed manual trans, great cargo space, ac, cd, power windows and mirrors. Black with gray interior. $6,300 obo. Ken 828-215-3078
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