Mountain Xpress, June 13 2012

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The Western North Carolina AIDS Project Thanks You for 10 years of Dining Out for Life® and Over 1 Million Dollars Raised!

A very special thanks to all of our past participating restaurants, sponsors, volunteers & diners who helped us reach this historic milestone.

2012 Participating Restaurants ARDEN 12 Bones Pomodoro’s Greek & Italian Cafe ASHEVILLE 12 Bones The Asheville Public Baja Kitchen Battery Park Book Exchange Blue Water Seafood Boca Bouchon Carmel’s Chai Pani Chorizo Circle In The Square City Bakery Cafe Clingman Cafe Cucina 24 Curate Doc Chey’s Noodle House Grove House Jack of the Wood Jerusalem Garden Cafe The Junction Laughing Seed Cafe Laurey’s Catering Lexington Avenue Brewery Limones The Magnetic Field Mamacita’s The Market Place Mayfel’s Mela Mellow Mushroom

Modesto Trattoria Noodle Shop Over Easy Cafe Pack’s Tavern Plant Posana Cafe Rankin Vault Salsa’s Sazerac Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner The Southern Kitchen & Bar Storm Rhum Bar Strada Suwana’s Thai Orchid Table Tupelo Honey Cafe Vincenzo’s Ristorante SOUTH ASHEVILLE Corner Kitchen Fig Green Sage Coffeehouse & Cafe Marco’s Pizzeria Restaurant Mosaic Cafe Neo Cantina Rezaz Mediterrean Cuisine Travinia Italian Kitchen Tupelo Honey Cafe Village Wayside Grill NORTH ASHEVILLE Avenue M The Hop Luella’s Bar-B-Que Marco’s Pizzeria Restaurant

Nine Mile Rise ‘n Shine Cafe Sisters McMullen Urban Burrito Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian

Jongo Java Mrs. G & Me Square 1 Bistro Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe Two Guys Pizza and Ribs West First Pizza

WEST ASHEVILLE The Admiral Burgermeister’s The Hop Neo Burrito Nona Mia/Pizzeria Ritrovo Sunny Point Cafe Westville Pub

HIGHLANDS Cyprus MAGGIE VALLEY Joey’s Pancake House

EAST ASHEVILLE Cafe Azalea Pomodoro’s Greek & Italian Cafe Urban Burrito BLACK MOUNTAIN The Madison Inn Morning Glory Cafe Black Mountain Bistro Ole’s Guacamoles Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta BREVARD Pescado’s Burritos CANDLER Mosaic Cafe HENDERSONVILLE Blue Water Seafood Champa

SALUDA Purple Onion SYLVA City Lights Cafe Guadalupe Cafe Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro WAYNESVILLE Chef’s Table Frog’s Leap Public House Old Stone Inn Moutain Lodge Panacea Coffeehouse & Roastery WEAVERVILLE Blue Mountain Pizza Jack of Hearts Stoney Knob Cafe Well Bred Bakery WOODFIN Bavarian Restaurant & Biergarten

Thank you to those who have participated all 10 years: Bouchon, Tupelo Honey(Avl), Laughing Seed, Vinnie’s, Vincenzo’s, Rezaz and Laurey’s Catering.

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10 BUNCOMBE COMMISSIONERS: HOLDING STEADY Commissioners maintain current pay on split vote

12 WHO’S IMPROVING WHOM?

Public forum highlights BID opposition

13 ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL: SQUEEZED City Council juggles budget, payroll pressures

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letters Haters gonna Hate The “Asheville Disclaimer” puerile? Duh! Of course it is [“Give Me Weird, May 30 Xpress].

Sorry it isn’t high brow, but most comedy isn’t (and comedy that is high brow isn’t funny). Read The New Yorker if you’re into that crap.

I have read and laughed out loud at the “Disclaimer.” I loved it when it was an entire paper, and I loved the fact that Mountain Xpress picked it up. “News of the Weird” is, at times, amusing, but overall formulaic, repetitive and oftentimes a direct reprint of past stories. I’m glad you’re not the Comedy Police, because the Xpress would be a whole lot less entertaining.

I’ve read the criticisms over the past couple of weeks about the “Disclaimer” and you guys need to get over yourselves and laugh!

— Joe Dawson Asheville

Please HelP keeP asHeville green and beautiful To Asheville City Council: Please set an example for future generations by creating a beautiful park in front of the Basilica. This park will live on for generations as a reminder of why people love to live in Asheville — its natural beauty.

When you do this, you will be remembered as the City Council who listened to what the citizens wanted and not what just one corporation wanted. You will be remembered as the City Council who had the foresight to create a park for all the citizens of Asheville to use and appreciate.

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There are plenty of places for other high-rise hotels, but there is only one Basilica.

— Lou Stewart Asheville

WHat are you tHinking?

To my previously beloved City Council: It is hard to imagine that you are not awesomely happy with the proposal of St. Lawrence to buy the lot. Asheville is a tourist city. People don’t visit cities to see hotels, they visit cities to see sights. Building a hotel where you could be enhancing the tourist attractiveness of Asheville is shortsighted and dangerous — killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

What are you thinking? If you make a mistake on this one, Julian Price will roll over in his grave.

— Dot Sulock Asheville

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Let us, the people, support them even with our money, even with a small donation. We have enough hotels downtown. What we need is more green space with trees.

— Harry and Genelda Woggon Asheville

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For other Molton cartoons, check out our Web page at www.mountainx.com/cartoons ASHEVILLE NEEDS THIS GREEN SPACE AND THE MONEY

ENCOURAGE SENATORS TO FUND TOBACCOPREVENTION PROGRAMS

Goodness gracious, what a no brainer! And the diocese even offered $300,000 more for the parcel.

The downtown area has only one small green space (Pritchard Park), which is severely overused. A landscaped green space in front of the U.S. Cellular Center and, of course, the treasured Basilica, is absolutely a no brainer. We the taxpayers demand an open-minded approach to this.

Asheville needs this green space and the additional $300,000.

— Bill and Marleen Hutt Weaverville

Since 1999, North Carolina has funded tobacco-prevention programs with money from the Master Settlement Agreement between 46 states and the tobacco industry. This money was intended to recover tobacco-related health care costs and be spent on tobacco-prevention programs. Unfortunately, last year’s budget terminated these programs as of June 30.

I recently visited the General Assembly as a volunteer with the American Heart Association to advocate for continued funding of these programs. Unfortunately, the budget passed by the House only dedicated $5.4 million to tobacco prevention. This is an astoundingly pathetic amount, especially considering that North Carolina received over $140 million in settlement money last year.

After Rep. Patsy Keever met with us, she decided to introduce an amendment to at least partially restore funding. I’d like to thank her as well as Rep. Susan Fisher who voted for the amendment. Unfortunately, our third representative from Buncombe County, Tim Moffitt, voted against it.

I hope our senators will seriously consider the importance of investing in tobacco prevention in the upcoming senate budget. Youth smoking rates are the lowest in North Carolina history.

We cannot afford to have more youth starting to smoke, more lives lost to tobacco and higher tobacco-related health care costs, which now total over $2.4 billion a year. We can choose to pay now, or later. Please urge our senators to save taxpayer dollars by using existing money from the MSA to fund tobacco-prevention programs that lower smoking rates and prevent further loss of life.

— Emily Storrow Asheville

LET’S LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES My daddy taught me to learn from my mistakes. Please remind City Council to learn from theirs.

I am very unhappy about selling the property in [the area of] the U.S. Cellular Center, Basilica of St. Lawrence, Pack library and Grove Arcade to McKibbon. Here are some examples Council can learn from: Staples: Council struggled to get the size of that billboard reduced, after initially allowing it to be put up. The Merrimon Avenue [digital billboard]: Council has been through various gyrations, after allowing this monstrosity on Merrimon. U.S. Cellular Center: Council is allowing city sign regulation to be broken, after receiving a few bucks from a big outside corporation.

McKibbon: Council knows that a park will be an asset, a blessing for us, tourists and all. This situation has some “evil” overtones.

— Tyler Martin Asheville

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LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO PATSY Let me introduce you to Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 10.

Patsy Keever is the candidate who “puts people first.” I will tell you why. Patsy spent most of her adult life living in the mountains. That in itself tells me she is close to nature.

Most of your great thought processes come from Mother Nature. Therefore, common-sense thinking has a way of directing itself to the forefront in your thought processes by being close to nature. That would be a “positive” asset in my book. ...

But more importantly, Keever experienced life like most of us as citizens experience it. She retired from her teaching job after 25 years. Patsy believes and lives her faith on an everyday level and knows the hardships and sorrows the citizens of our district experience. Patsy possesses all the essentials needed to work on the taxpayer’s behalf.

We as voters of District 10 have been deprived of any say that voters could possibly have toward our government process. The representative that is currently seated as our recognized spokesperson has yet to experience everyday life as we voters know it. The decisions in the lawmaking methods have not been representative of District 10.

We as District 10 voters have taxation without representation and that in itself is not democracy.

We want representation as taxpaying voters and we can only get that with Patsy Keever. She has the knowledge, know-how and life experience to represent the people of District 10.

I know! I have been down that same road in similar ways, and we as voters want to be heard and seen for the needs we require to advance District 10. “Putting people first” should be our district’s primary goal, and that can be achieved with Patsy Keever as our 10th District congresswoman. Patsy knows how to win: with voters.

— Shirley Wiggins Gastonia

THE N.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY IS TARNISHING THE STATE’S NAME The proposed platform of the North Carolina Republican Party includes the following language: “Government should treat all citizens impartially, without regard to wealth, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sex, political affiliation or national origin.

We oppose all forms of invidious discrimination.

Sexual orientation is not an appropriate category.”

So, here we see their true colors. We can also see clearly that Amendment One really was about discrimination after all, despite all assertions to the contrary.

How much more can Republicans (and certain loose-cannon preachers) do to further tarnish the image of this state?

— Bill Hamilton Asheville

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DEAD WRONG MUST WE KILL ALL THESE DOGS AND CATS?

BY RUSTY SIVILS "If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men."

— St. Francis of Assisi There’s a crisis at the Buncombe County Animal Shelter. There are animals there today that will be euthanized tomorrow unless someone adopts them. Most of them are sweet, loving dogs and cats who want to live and love someone and be loved, but they’ll be killed for the crime of being homeless. On a typical day, five to 10 animals are killed. We call it "euthanizing," but euthanizing means killing hopelessly sick or injured individuals to relieve suffering. And while some of these animals may fit that description, the biggest problem most of them have is that they’re homeless, and too few people are stepping forward to adopt them. Each year, about 2,000 dogs and cats are killed at our local shelter; nationwide, the death toll stands at 4 million to 5 million.

This is a tremendous improvement over the 10,000 that were killed each year before the Asheville Humane Society began managing the shelter about 20 years ago, and a great improvement over the 5,000 killed each year just five years ago. This progress is due to the tireless efforts of the Humane Society and groups such as Brother Wolf, the Animal Compassion Network and the Humane Alliance’s Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Still, 2,000 a year is not acceptable.

We are all responsible for these animals’ deaths: not just the owner whose dog or cat has litter after litter, or those who abandon their animals, or landlords who ban pets, and certainly not just the shelters that do our killing for us.

STEPPING UP You can reach the Humane Society’s Adoption Center at 761-2001 or ashevillehumane.org.

A meeting of people interested in this issue on is scheduled for Sunday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at the French Broad Food Co-Op (90 Biltmore Ave. in Asheville).

WE ARE ABLE TO LIVE WITH THIS KILLING SINCE WE’RE NOT THE ONES BEING KILLED. Killing animals for "practical" reasons, or out of "necessity," is still killing. How arrogant we humans are, that we can imagine we have the right to decide whether a cat or dog should live or die. If they could understand us, would we explain to them that even though they’re full of love, curiosity and excitement for life and are eager to explore the world and meet new people every day, they can't do these things because no one wants them — so we’re going to kill them?

Dogs and cats may not understand abstractions such as politics or county budgets, but they do understand joy, fear, love, loyalty ... and betrayal. Animals often have more emotional capacity than humans, and each has a unique, complex and individual personality. Yet across our nation, we kill them every day.

In a very real sense, these companion animals are our children. Through thousands of years of human-directed breeding, we’ve given them childlike qualities — they are loving, trusting, innocent, playful, and they rely wholly on us for protection. When we neglect them, when we kill them, we betray that trust — and, in so doing, we betray a part of our own humanity, killing a precious part of ourselves.

Movie sets often have an animal-rights representative on-site to ensure that no animal is harmed. Yet animals brought to a shelter drop into a black hole of secrecy from which many never emerge. We are able to live with this killing since we’re not the ones being killed. It’s a cruel irony that we should put our own Humane Society in the position of having to kill thousands of animals each year. If you wouldn’t kill a dog or cat, you shouldn’t expect a Humane Society staffer to do it for you. And it’s precisely for you that these animals are being killed — in your name, for your convenience and with your tax dollars. If these were our own pets, the killing wouldn’t be tolerated.

If we can’t feel compassion for homeless cats and dogs in our own community, how can we be expected to have compassion for

endangered wild animals or, for that matter, human beings suffering from famine or war?

We say we’re killing these animals so they won’t suffer, but it’s actually so we won’t have to see them suffer — and feel we should do something to help them. If you were hungry, would you want someone to decide they should kill you?

When pro football player Michael Vick killed his pit bulls for not performing well, it sparked a flood of outrage, but when dogs and cats are killed at animal shelters, there’s only silence. No one wants to look at it or talk about it, since there’s no apparent solution. But there is a solution: We can adopt these animals. Every animal adopted is a life saved, and I know from experience that even seemingly difficult cases are unique, feeling individuals who could be someone's most loving and loyal friend. Or they could be killed. We must take the responsibility for making that choice, since they cannot. X Rusty Sivils, a former volunteer at the animal shelter, lives in Leicester. He invites comments from readers at 683-6859.

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Ask A Bankruptcy Attorney

DO I QUALIFY FOR BANKRUPTCY? Many clients are misled by creditors into believing that they are not eligible for bankruptcy. Such is rarely the case.

Remember that the debt collector on the telephone does not have your best interest in mind. While some debts such as most taxes, student loans, alimony, child support and debts incurred by fraud or concealment are not erased, most consumer and business obligations are forgiven by the Court. In most cases, a creditor would have to object to discharge in order for the debt to survive bankruptcy. As a general rule, liens are not forgiven such as a house mortgage or car loan. Those debts need to be paid in order to retain the asset.

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BY JAKE FRANKEL Although a public hearing on the budget was on the June 5 agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners didn't wait for residents to weigh in before diving into some of its most rancorous issues.

On a 3-2 vote, board members approved a motion by Commissioner Carol Peterson to maintain their compensation at existing levels at least through the November elections.

Vice Chair Bill Stanley seconded the motion, and Commissioner K. Ray Bailey joined them in support. Board Chair David Gantt and Commissioner Holly Jones opposed it.

Despite reductions last year, the commissioners are still among the highest paid in the state, making $26,605 per year (including travel stipends and technology allowances). In February 2011, Fairview resident Mike Fryar — a frequent critic of the board’s spending who’s now a Republican candidate for the board in District 2 — raised the issue, sparking heavy public criticism. The commissioners quickly moved to slash their total compensation by $12,400.

At the board's May 20 meeting, however, Jones said they should go further, cutting their pay package to $22,000 per year, though she stopped short of making a formal motion. And on June 5, Peterson pre-emptively raised the issue, reading from a prepared statement.

"I've been reflecting on all the input and the questions on commissioner compensation," said Peterson, proposing that any decision about further changes be postponed until December, when the new board is sworn in.

"At that time, it's going to be a new ball game, a new day in Buncombe County,” she observed, adding, “The new board can adopt a new compensation structure.”

Stanley agreed, arguing, "They ought to have that opportunity." The longtime commissioner, who's planning to retire when his current term expires after 23 years on the job, added: "They may want to cut the salaries way down. … After they've been here a couple months, they may want to move them up. I think I've earned my money; I feel pretty strongly about that."

Jones, however, said she thought any such changes should be made as part of the budget process. And she urged Peterson to wait until after the public hearing to force a vote.

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Getting personnel: Commissioners Carol Peterson (right) and Holly Jones clashed over personnel issues; Peterson led a successful effort to delay any reductions to commissioner compensation. Photo by Max Cooper "I'd love to hear the public's input about it," she said. "That's part of how I process."

But when Peterson refused, Jones added: "I was hoping to have this discussion two weeks from now [when commissioners are scheduled to vote on the budget]. … This sets it where we are, and I think that's excessive for our community."

Peterson then urged Jones to decide whether she was formally going to make a motion on another personnel measure she's been floating in recent weeks: Capping employee longevity bonuses at $3,000 per year. The cap would primarily affect the county's highest-paid and longest-working employees, whose bonuses amount to between 3 percent and 7 percent of their salaries, depending on when they were hired.

"I think we need to keep our word with these employees that they will be able to continue with this longevity package," Peterson asserted. "There's been a lot of unrest among county employees, and I would just like to put that to rest today. … The idea ... is just not a good way to treat the people of Buncombe County."

Once again, however, Jones wanted to wait until the board's June 19 meeting to decide.

"I think it's a pretty good idea, but I'd like to hear from the public," she said, promising to come to that meeting armed with more data.

"The ultimate tension we have in this office is trying to reward good performance but also be good stewards of the dollars of the people that put us in this office. It is never easy."

Jones added: "I will absolutely push back on this idea that having this conversation and putting forth this concern somehow should be translated as me not supporting employees. … We've got to get to a place where it's OK to have ideas, share ideas and talk honestly about our resources and what our citizens are facing."

But she was prepared to act on another issue: reducing how long new county employees must wait before receiving health insurance.

The current budget proposal calls for cutting the waiting time from 180 days to 90 starting Jan. 1 — a year before federal law will require the county to do so.

Jones, however, proposed slashing the waiting period to just 30 days. "As a public-healthdirected entity, we need to be modeling getting folks health insurance and coverage sooner rather than later," she maintained. No one seconded Jones' motion, however, so there was no vote.

“[THE NEW BOARD] MAY WANT TO CUT THE SALARIES WAY DOWN. … AFTER THEY’VE BEEN HERE A COUPLE MONTHS, THEY MAY WANT TO MOVE THEM UP.” VICE CHAIR BILL STANLEY

DOLLAR HOLLER Jones found no support for the idea from the residents who spoke during the public hearing either.

"We do not need to give anyone insurance in 30 days. … Half of them can't find the bathroom in 30 days," Fryar declared. He also revisited the salary issue, calling the commissioners’ pay "wrong" and saying that if they’re doing it for the money, they "need to leave."

Meanwhile, Candler resident Linda Southard, a former Republican candidate for commissioner who lost in the May 8 primary, said the budget was irresponsible.

The $337.7 million proposal for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which begins July 1, holds the line on property taxes, using $8.3 million in reserve funds and projected economic growth to cover a 1 percent increase in spending.

Southard questioned the logic of relying on reserve funds, urging the commissioners to rethink staff salaries and benefits. Noting that the average county employee makes more than the average county resident, she observed, "I don't see how that is a sustainable situation."

Candler resident Jerry Rice echoed the call for fiscal restraint, urging the commissioners to cut property taxes. "This budget needs to go to revenue-neutral," he maintained.

Rice also expressed frustration with the commissioners' focus on personnel and political concerns. "These issues that have been brought up

today are just a smoke screen for the real issue, which is Buncombe County has been spending money, and plenty of it, for year after year after year," he charged.

TRASH TALK On a 4-1 vote, the commissioners approved a 4 percent rate increase for Waste Pro, a private contractor providing trash and recycling pickup in unincorporated areas of the county. Peterson cast the lone vote against the measure, saying it would place an undue burden on residents. The change will increase the basic monthly rate from $14.20 to $14.77.

Bob Christy, Waste Pro's municipal marketing director, was pushing for an 8 percent increase, which he said was needed to offset the rising price of fuel and other costs. The new rate will probably take effect this fall.

The board also unanimously approved three other measures: • selling a building and 0.49 acres of adjacent county-owned property at 34 Compton Drive to Eliada Homes for $279,650; • accepting a $5 million state grant to help fund a wastewater pre-treatment system and an additional bioreactor at the county landfill; • applying for roughly $333,000 in state Rural Operating Assistance Program grants for Mountain Mobility, the county's transit system. X Jake Frankel can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 115, or at jfrankel@mountainx.com.

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BY DAVID FORBES About 40 people gathered in Pack Memorial Library’s Lord Auditorium for a June 5 forum on the proposed business improvement district for downtown Asheville. The event was organized by StopAVLBID, and many in attendance opposed the idea. The group describes itself as a coalition that “includes activists working within the Occupy movement, local cooperatives, community media, downtown employees, anti-poverty advocates and the Asheville Homeless Network.”

The plan would create an independent nonprofit, funded by a special tax on downtown properties, that would provide sanitation and security services beyond what the city provides. Most of the organization’s board members would be downtown property owners. In recent weeks, various groups have criticized the tax burden, lack of input and accountability, and gentrification that they believe a BID would entail. At press time, Council was slated to consider the proposal at its June 12 meeting.

Ironically, the opponents met in the same space where supporters had presented their proposal back in March. During the forum, many questions focused on the BID’s structure and on the role of uniformed ambassadors who would help visitors and clean the streets but also serve as “eyes and ears,” in the words of one proponent, to report illegal behavior.

Martin Ramsey, a local waiter and activist, criticized the makeup of the BID’s board, specifically the proposal to assign seats based on property holdings. A block of seats on the 13-member board, for example, would be reserved for those owning at least $3 million worth of downtown property.

“There’s no other government agency that works this way: It’s undemocratic,” he charged.

John Spitzberg, a retired social worker who’s active with the Asheville Homeless Network, said that BIDs can represent “different paradigms” than the one proposed for Asheville, adding that

Plan of Action: With this agenda for its June 5 meeting, the StopAVLBID group — an “ad-hoc coalition” opposed to a Business Improvement District for downtown Asheville — discussed tactics. Photo by Max Cooper in some cities, BIDs actually benefit marginalized communities.

Debra Wells, who owns the Instant Karma boutique, worried about how much of the property-tax increase would get passed on to smallbusiness owners, and about the BID’s impact on the city’s artistic subcultures. “I’m kind of intimidated, because I think the owner of my building is for it,” she said, adding, “I’m concerned about the repercussions,” she said.

A number of BID proponents were also on hand. Former Asheville Downtown Association head Joe Minicozzi, who helped create the plan and came armed with a big bag of cigarette butts, said the BID would reduce reliance on volunteers for cleanups and other needed services.

Adorn Salon owner Rebecca Hecht said she’s “scared to death” of large corporations intruding into downtown. BIDs, she main-

tained, can help prevent that by creating a common platform for advocacy. “There’s nothing to protect us from that right now,” she argued. “There’s no organization to advocate against that; we’re just lucky it’s not been an issue.”

Franzi Charen of the Asheville Grown Business Alliance also said a BID is needed to stop corporate intrusion and coordinate community action.

Several people expressed sympathy with Charen’s goals but said the BID is not the way to achieve them.

“I don’t want box stores downtown, but I don’t see why the business improvement district is a better vehicle for keeping them out than the one we already have, which is a great City Council,” said a man named Scott.

“The experience everyone has downtown is going to be affected by this. I do think you’ll find it will create more homogenization than diversity.”

He added that ambassadors serving as “eyes and ears” would amount to a private security force, saying, “I’d like to know what they’re looking for.”

Natalie Nicole asked audience members who didn’t own downtown property to raise their hands. Most did, and she told BID proponents, “These are all the people who will not have voices. It doesn’t matter how wellintentioned [BID board members] might be.

When you give them power over others and there’s not accountability, they’ll abuse it.”

Asheville resident Margaret Mary, a recent arrival, warned that in Atlanta’s BID, ambassadors started out simply giving directions to visitors but have ended up harassing minorities and the homeless. X David Forbes can be reached at 251-1333, ext.

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BY DAVID FORBES At a sometimes tense June 5 budget work session, Asheville City Council members failed to reach consensus on what size raise to give city employees.

In their last formal meeting on May 22, Council members had responded sympathetically to demands by police and firefighters for more than the 1 percent cost-of-living increase in the proposed budget. But personnel costs account for about twothirds of the city’s expenditures, and each additional percentage point would add about $500,000 to the budget, according to staff estimates.

Devoting a greater share of potential sales-tax revenue to an increase and paying for some one-time capital improvements out of reserve funds, staff suggested, could free up enough money to provide a 2 percent increase, plus a $600 bonus for those making less than the median income for the the Asheville area — if sales-tax revenues turn out better than expected. Staff also presented Council with an option for a 3 percent raise, which would require delaying more projects and using more reserve funds.

Council member Marc Hunt pointed out that Asheville taxpayers already bear the costs for services and infrastructure that benefit an unusually large population of visitors. Regional and state governments, he argued, should recognize the city’s role as a “regional enterprise” and help fund it. Resolving the city’s long-term budget challenges, said Hunt, is essential to avoid becoming “a hollowed-out city, unable to provide services.”

Devoting overly optimistic revenue projections to a 3 percent raise “makes me very nervous,” said Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer. Because salaries are a recurring expense, she explained, maintaining those higher salaries would eventually require the city “to do something more drastic, like raise taxes.”

“Or more rational,” countered Council member Cecil Bothwell, who’s long advocated a property-tax increase to meet the city’s needs. At the last Council

Wit’s end: Asheville City Council members couldn’t reach consensus on how to raise staff pay. Council member Marc Hunt noted the need to resolve long-term budget challenges. Photo by Max Cooper

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meeting, a proposal to do just that narrowly failed.

Council member Chris Pelly noted that while many city salaries are below state averages, some are higher. In the coming year, he wants the city to compare its pay rates for all positions, so it can make more targeted increases. Manheimer supported that idea.

Mayor Terry Bellamy was particularly vocal about the need for bigger staff raises, saying the city should delay as many infrastructure and capital projects as it takes to provide the funding. She called the current budget proposal’s lack of a more substantial pay increase “deplorable.”

That didn’t sit well with City Manager Gary Jackson, who replied, “We don’t have any fat in this budget.” Staff, he said, have repeatedly done the best they could in the teeth of the recession, and delays in purchasing equipment and infrastructure are already having a significant impact.

“They're at the point where our operating personnel are saying they can't do their job,” noted Jackson, adding that further cuts would have to come out of “supplies, fuel; you're cutting equipment they need to do their jobs.”

Council member Gordon Smith was absent due to a family funeral, but Manheimer reported that he favored both a 2 percent increase and, if sales-tax revenues are adequate, the bonus.

“He’s not here,” Bellamy replied.

After the meeting, Lauren Bradley, the city’s director of finance and management services, told Xpress that staff would probably draft two budget outlines, showing both the 2 percent and 3 percent options. During the meeting, Bradley noted that neither salaries nor infrastructure are at the levels they need to be.

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Spirited cabbage: A few years ago, Grace Presbyterian Church in north Asheville started a community garden that helps “provide fresh, nutritious veggies to our neighbors who would otherwise go without.”

Sweet potatoes are a new addition this year, and these “bravo” cabbages are ready for harvest. Photo by Max Cooper

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Art in Bloom Cottage Garden Tour • FR (6/15) & SA (6/16), 10am-4pm - Art in Bloom Cottage Garden Tour will present six gardens featuring plein air painters. Tour benefits Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Map and tickets available at 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. Admission to the Art in Bloom floral interpretations exhibit included in the price. $5 for both days. Info: www.blackmountainarts.org or 669-0930.

Container Gardening Presentation • WE (6/20), 10am - A presentation on container gardening will be offered by Extension Master Gardener Laurie Bell at 94 Coxe Ave. Free. Info: 255-5522.

Father's Day Garden Tour • SU (6/17), 1-5pm - A Father's Day Garden Tour will celebrate dads, gardens and the great outdoors at 10 private gardens in the Grove Park and Griffing Boulevard Rose

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Garden neighborhoods. Event includes a plant sale, raffle and boutonnieres for fathers. Proceeds benefit Asheville GreenWorks. $15. Info: www.ashevillegreenworks.org or 254-1776.

Gardening in the Mountains • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 10am - Gardening in the Mountains lectures will be offered at the Buncombe County Extension Office, 94 Coxe Ave. Free. Info: 255-5522.

Ikenobo Ikebana Society The Blue Ridge Chapter of Ikenobo Ikebana Society (Japanese Flower Arranging) meets monthly at St. John's in the Wilderness Parish House (Rt. #225 South and Rutledge Road) in Flat Rock. Info: 696-4103.

• TH (6/21), 10am - A monthly meeting will include a demonstration of Shoka Shimputai.

N.C. Arboretum Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily. Programs are free with $8 parking fee. Info: www. ncarboretum.org or 665-2492.

• Through MO (9/3) - Wicked Plants: The Exhibit will "expose plants associated with a myriad of negative health effects."

Open Air Market • SATURDAYS, 9am-noon - Biltmore Coffee Traders, 518 Hendersonville Road, hosts an open air market featuring eco-friendly and garden-related items including solar oven kits, mushroom logs, pottery and more. Currently accepting new vendors. Info: biltmorecoffee@gmail.com or www.biltmorecoffeetraders.com.

Regional Tailgate Markets Markets are listed by day, time and name of market, followed by address. Three dashes indicate the next listing.

For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Info: www.buyappalachian.org or 236-1282.

• WEDNESDAYS, 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. --- 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmer's Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville.

--- 2-6pm - Asheville City Market South, Town Square Boulevard, Biltmore Park --- 2:30-6:30pm - Weaverville Tailgate Market, 60 Lakeshore Drive --- 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. --- 2-6pm Montford Farmers Market, 36 Montford Ave. --- 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • THURSDAYS, 2-6pm - Oakley Farmers Market, 607 Fairview Road. --- 3-6pm - Flat Rock Tailgate Market,

2724 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. --- 3rd THURSDAYS, 2-6pm - Greenlife Tailgate Market, 70 Merrimon Ave. • FRIDAYS, 3-6pm - East Asheville Tailgate Market, 945 Tunnel Road. --- 4-7pm - Leicester Tailgate Market, 338 Leicester Highway.

• SATURDAYS, 7am-noon - Henderson County Tailgate Market, 100 N. King St., Hendersonville.--- 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive.

--- 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmer's Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. --- 8am-noon - Mills River Farmers Market, 5046 Boylston Highway. --8am-noon - Bakersville Farmers Market, Bakersville Community Medical Clinic parking lot, opposite the U.S. Post Office. --- 8am-1pm - Asheville City Market, 161 South Charlotte St. --- 8am-12:30pm - Transylvania Tailgate Market, behind Comporium on the corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets, Brevard. --- 8am-noon North Asheville Tailgate Market, UNCA commuter lot C. --- 8:30am-12:30pm - Yancey County Farmers Market, S. Main Street at US 19E, Burnsville. --- 9am-noon Big Ivy Tailgate Market, 1679 Barnardsville Highway, Barnardsville. --- 9am-noon - Black Mountain Tailgate Market, 130 Montreat Road. --- 9am-1pm - Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market, Highway 213 at Park Street, Mars Hill. --- 9am-2pm - Leicester Tailgate Market, 338 Leicester Highway. --- 10am-2pm - Murphy Farmers Market, downtown Murphy. Info: 837-3400.

• SUNDAYS, noon-4pm - Marshall's "Sundays on the Island," Blanahasset Island.

• TUESDAYS, 3-6pm - Historic Marion Tailgate Market, West Henderson Street at Logan Street, Marion. --- 3:306:30pm - West Asheville Tailgate Market, 718 Haywood Road.

Tomato Talks • WE (6/20), 1:30pm - Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County will present a program on growing tomatoes at 94 Coxe Ave. The presentation will focus on staking, cages and pruning. Free. Info: 255-5522.

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calendar categories community events & workshops / social & shared-interest groups / government & politics / seniors & retirees / animals / technology / business & careers / volunteering / health programs / support groups / helplines / sports groups & activities / kids / spirituality / arts / spoken & written word / festivals & gatherings / music / theater / comedy / film / dance / auditions & call to artists CALENDAR FOR JUNE 13 21, 2012 Unless otherwise stated, events take place in Asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area code.

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

Animals Cat Adoptions • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 10am-5pm - Furever Friends will host cat and kitten adoptions at Petco, 825 Brevard Road. Info: www.fureverfriendsnc.org.

Dog Adoptions

• SATURDAYS, 11am-4pm - Transylvania Animal Alliance Group (T.A.A.G.) will host dog adoptions at Petsmart, 3 McKenna Road, Arden.

Info: www.facebook.com/ TAAGwags or 388-2532.

Living with Bears • TH (6/21), 2pm - "Living with Bears" will focus on the history, biology and population dynamics of black bears in N.C. Held at Etowah Library, 101 Brickyard Road. Free.

Info: 891-6577.

Rusty's Legacy • SATURDAYS, 10am-3pm Rusty's Legacy animal rescue will host pet adoptions at Black Mountain Tractor Supply Company, 125 Old Highway 70. Info: rustyslegacync@aol. com or http://avl.mx/9p.

Spay/Neuter Vouchers • The Buncombe County Animal Coalition offers spay/ neuter vouchers to at-risk pets, including pregnant or nursing cats, dog breeds such as pit

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bulls and hounds, animals over the age of five and pet owners who reside in public housing. $35 dogs /$20 cats.

Info: 250-6430 or 252-2079.

Spay/Neuter Vouchers • SA (6/16), 11:45am-3pm - Vouchers for free and lowcost spay/neuter services will be available to Henderson County residents at The Blue Ridge Mall's KMart entrace, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville. Info: cpforpetsinc@aol.com.

Paso Fino Horse Show • TH (6/21) - SU (6/24), 8am8pm - The Piedmont Classic Paso Fino horse show will be presented by Asheville ALIVE 2012 at the WNC Agricultural Center. 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. Free. www. ashevillealive.com.

Art 16 Patton Located at 16 Patton Ave. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 1-6pm.

Info: www.16patton.com or 236-2889.

• Through SU (7/1) Connections, works by Laurie Adams, and North Carolina Pastoral, works by Charles Philip Brooks.

310 ART Gallery Riverview Station, 191 Lyman St., #310. Fri.-Sun., 9:30am3:30pm or by appointment.

Info: www.310art.com or 776-2716.

• Through FR (8/31), Thinking Big, an exhibition of large paintings.

Allure: The Secret Life of Flowers • TH (6/21) through WE (8/15) - Allure: The Secret Life of Flowers, an exhibition of new work printed on metal by Julie McMillan of Silver Birch Studio Photography. Hosted

by West One Salon, 372 Depot St. A portion of sales benefit The Hope Chest for Women.

Info: www.silverbirchstudio. com or www.westonesalon. com.

American Folk Art and Framing Oui-Oui Gallery is located at 64 Biltmore Ave. Mon. - Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm.

Info: www.amerifolk.com or 281-2134.

• Through WE (6/13) - The Lusty Month of May, works by self-taught artists from the Southeast.

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• Through TH (6/21) - 15 potters will "explore the nature of the pitcher."

• TU (6/14) through TH (7/12) - Hot Damn!.

Appalachian Pastel Society • TH (6/14) through TU (7/31) - The Appalachian Pastel Society presents an exhibition at Studio B Custom Framing and Fine Arts, 171 Weaverville Highway. Tues.-Fri., 10am5:30pm; Sat., 10am-3pm.

Info: www.appalachianpastelsociety.org.

• TH (6/14), 5:30-7:30pm Opening reception.

Art Events at WCU Held at the Fine Art Museum, Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Thurs., 10am-7pm. Free, but donations welcome. Info: www.fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or 227-3591.

• Through FR (9/7) - Drawing on the New Deal, works by draftsman John Helike.

• Through FR (8/3) - Flora and Fauna: WNC Art Educators Juried Exhibit and Lasting Impressions: Print Portfolio of Contemporary Native American Artists from the Fine Art Museum Collection.

• Through FR (8/3) RE+constructed, nontraditional quilts by Heidi Field-Alvarez, Jeana Eve Klein, Carolyn Nelson and Jen Swearington.

Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/ Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

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

• Through SU (7/8) - Fire on the Mountain: Studio Glass in Western North Carolina.

• FR (6/15) through SU (9/30) - Fiore/Drawing, a survey of drawings by Joseph A. Fiore dating from the early '50s at Black Mountain College through his late years in New York and Maine.

• FR (6/15), 5-7pm - Opening reception.

• FR (6/15), noon - This special Art Break will include an artist-led tour of new installations in the Museum’s Atrium

and Artworks Project Space.

Guests will have the chance to speak with participating artists Hoss Haley and Gabriel Shaffer.

Bella Vista Art Gallery 14 Lodge St. Spring hours: Mon., Wed.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: www. bellavistaart.com or 768-0246.

• Through SA (6/30) Abstract landscapes by Alfie Fernandes, paintings by Tracy Lynn Pristas and landscapes

by Sara Linda Poly.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Old City Hall, 225 West State St., Black Mountain. Mon.Wed. and Fri., 10am-5pm; Thurs., 11am-3pm. Info: www.BlackMountainArts.org or 669-0930.

• Through WE (6/13) - Regional Galleries Collaborative Exhibit, curated

by BMCA executive director Gale Jackson.

• FR (6/15) & SA (6/16), 10am-5pm - Fine art from regional galleries with floral interpretations by area Ikebana and traditional floral designers will be on display as part of Art in Bloom. $5/free with Art in Bloom ticket.

• MO (6/18) through FR (6/22), 10am-5pm - Plein Air paintings from Art in Bloom Cottage Garden Tour. Free.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College. Gallery hours: Tues. & Wed., noon-4pm; Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: bmcmac@ bellsouth.net or www. blackmountaincollege.org or 350-8484.

• Through SA (9/8) - Bridging: A Retrospective From Two to Three Dimensions, works by David Weinrib.

Castell Photography 2C Wilson Alley. Wed.-Fri., noon-6pm; Sat., noon-7pm, or by appointment. Info: www. castellphotography.com or 255-1188.

• Through SA (6/30) Vignettes, works by Dan Estabrook, Sharon Hart and Stacey Page.

Crimson Laurel Gallery 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville. April-Dec.: Tues.Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun. & Mon., noon-5pm. Info: 688-

3599 or www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com.

• Through FR (6/29) Containment III: A Nesting Instinct.

• Through FR (6/29) - Juice: Ceramics by Noah Riedel, works from a produce designer's perspective.

Drink and Draw • TH (6/21), 6-9pm - Drink and Draw invites the public to bring drawing supplies for a "top secret assignment." Held at the ARTery, 346 Depot St. Alcohol will be available; free to attend. Info: www.ashevillearts.com.

Events At Folk Art Center MP 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open daily from 9am-6pm. Info: www.craftguild.org or 298-7928.

• Through TU (7/24) - Works

by Becky and Steve Lloyd (clay) and Ken Thomas (metal).

Events at the Turchin Center Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is located at 423 West King St., Boone. Info: 2623017 or www.tcva.org.

• Trough SA (7/28) - STUFF: Where does it come from and where does it go? --Reflections on Costa Rica.

Flood Gallery Phil Mechanic, 109 Roberts St. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm.

Info: www.floodgallery.org or 254-2166.

• Through SA (6/30) - The Living Mask: 30 Portraits (of someone you might know), new works by Rimas Zailskas.

Flow Gallery 14 South Main St., Marshall.

Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Info: http://avl.mx/aw.

• FR (6/15) through SA (7/14) - Fabrications, quilts and fabric art by six artists.

• FR (6/15), 6-9pm - Opening reception.

Haywood County Arts Council Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC's Gallery 86 in Waynesville.

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

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

• Through SA (6/30) Celebrating Appalachia, an exhibit of traditional and contemporary craft styles.

HCC Photography Exhibit • Through FR (6/29) Photography by Haywood Community College's continuing education digital photogra-

phy class will be on display in the Canton Library's meeting room, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. Info: 648-2924.

Monte Vista Hotel • FR (6/1) through SA (6/30) - Works by Jackson Hammack (mixed media) will be on display at Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St, Black Mountain. Info: www.anthmgallery.com or 669-8870.

NewZart Gallery 133 S. Main St., Studio 207, Marshall. By appointment.

Info: www.newzart.com or 649-9358.

• Through TU (7/31) - Linear and Geometric Abstractions, works by Matthew Zedler.

Penland Auction • TH (6/21), 8pm - An auction of student and instructor work made at a Penland workshop session will be held in the Northlight Building, Penland School of Crafts. Proceeds benefit Penland’s scholarship programs. Free to attend.

Directions, info and map: www.penland.org Penland School of Crafts Located at 67 Dora's Trail, Penland. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am–5pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www. penland.org or 765-2359.

• Through SU (7/8) - Studio Practice, "twelve artists — their work, their working environment and their sources of inspiration."

Pink Dog Creative A multi-use arts space located at 342 Depot St. Info: info@ pinkdog-creative.com.

• Through SA (6/30) - Ralph Burns (photography).

Proving. Grounds.

• Through SU (8/5) - Proving.

Grounds., a collaboration between photographer Micah Mackenzie, Ship To Shore's R. Brooke Priddy and Royal Peasantry's Danielle Miller, will be on display at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, during bar hours.

Info: www.pisgahbrewing.com or 669-0190.

Push Skate Shop & Gallery Located at 25 Patton Ave. Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am7pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Info: www.pushtoyproject.com or 225-5509.

• Through TU (7/17) Stalefish 4, an all skateboarder group show.

Red House Studios and Gallery 310 W. State St., Black Mountain. Fri.-Sun., 11am6pm. Info: www.svfalarts.org or 669-0351.

• Through TU (6/26) - All Water Media, works by Ron Maffett.

Robin Original • Through SU (6/24) - Works

by Robin Ford (Robin Original) will be on display at West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road.

Info: www.robinoriginal.com.

Sally Sweetland • Through MO (6/25) - In Sweetland, works by Sally Sweetland, will be on display at Black Mountain Ale House,117-C Cherry St. Sponsored by AnTHM Gallery.

Info: www.blackmountainalehouse.com or 669-9090.

Sculpture for the Garden • Through MO (12/31) Sculpture for the Garden, a national outdoor sculpture invitational, will be on display at Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood Road. Info: www. grovewood.com.

Seven Sisters Gallery 117 Cherry St., Black Mountain. Summer hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www. sevensistersgallery.com or 669-5107.

• FR (6/15) through SU (8/12) - Kate Thayer (pastels).

Studio B A framing studio and art gallery at 171 Weaverville Highway, Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm & Sat. 10am-3pm. Info: www. galleryatstudiob.com or 2255200.

• TH (6/14) through TU (7/31) - The Appalachian Pastel Society will present Home Sweet Home, works by Carol Branton Morrow.

• TH (6/14), 5:30-7:30pm Opening reception TC Arts Members Show • Through TU (6/19) - An exhibition featuring members of the TC Arts Council will be on display at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Mon.Fri., 9:30am-4:30pm. Info: www.artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787.

The Artery Community arts facility at 346 Depot St. Tues.-Sat., 11am-

4pm. Info: www.ashevillearts. com.

• Through SA (6/30) - Life Support, works by Susannah Zucker (ceramics).

• TH (6/28), 3pm - Artist talk.

The Bender Gallery 12 S. Lexington Ave. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www. thebendergallery.com or 505-8341.

• Through FR (8/31) Divergent Visions: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of American Studio Glass.

WCU's Mountain Heritage Center • Through FR (8/17) Collecting for the Community, an exhibit of Mountain Heritage Center's artifacts and donations, will be on display in WCU's Mountain Heritage Center. Gallery hours: Mon.Fri., 8am-5pm; Thurs., 8am7pm. Free. Info: www.wcu. edu/2389.asp.

• Through FR (9/14) Stitches in Time: Historic Quilts of WNC. Wood Engraving Exhibition • Through SA (6/30) - The Wood Engravers’ Network exhibition will be on display at Asheville Bookworks, 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Info: www. ashevillebookworks.com or 255-8444.

Working Girls Studio 30 Battery Park (upstairs).

Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. www. workinggirlsstudio.com or 243-0200.

• Through FR (8/3) - Works

by Dot Griffith, Karen Deans and Eli Corbin.

Art/Craft Fairs Asheville Art in the Park • SATURDAYS (6/16) through (6/30), 10am-6pm - Asheville Art in the Park will feature local artists selling glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry and more in Pack Square Park.

Free to attend. Info: www.

AshevilleArtinthePark.com.

Paris of the South Flea Market • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 8am-3pm - Paris of the South flea market features antiques, local food and music at 175 Clingman Ave. Free to attend.

Info: www.parisofthesouth.net.

Auditions & Call to Artists Appalachian Pastel Society • Through WE (8/1) - The Appalachian Pastel Society will accept applications for its juried national exhibition through Aug. 1. Info: www. appalachianpastelsociety.org.

Arts2People Paid Demonstrations • Through TU (7/31) Arts2People is currently offer-

ing artists more than $2,000 to participate in its demonstration group. The Handcrafted Artisan Revitalization Program will accept new members for this and other opportunities through July 31. Info: www.

Arts2People.org/harp.html.

Asheville Chocolate and Arts Festival • Through WE (8/1) - The Asheville Chocolate and Arts Festival will accept submissions from local artists through Aug. 1. Info: www.sacredcelebrationsproductions.com.

Asheville Community Theatre Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: www.ashevilletheatre.org or 254-1320.

• TU (6/12) & WE (6/13), 6-8pm - Auditions for The Odd Couple. No experience necessary to audition.

Eco Arts Award • Through WE (8/15) - Eco Arts Awards will accept submissions for its songwriting, art, literature, video, photography and repurposed material competitions through Aug 15.

Info: www.ecoartsawards. com.

Grassroots Arts Grants • Through WE (6/20) - The City of Asheville Cultural Arts Division will accept submissions for its Grassroots Arts Program grants through June 20. For nonprofits whose purpose is to promote diverse cultural arts programming in Buncombe County.

Workshops and webinars about the grants will be offered at various locations. Info and schedule: druggiero@ashevillenc.gov or 259-5815.

Handmade Fashion Show • Through SU (7/15) - The Local Cloth: Farm/Fiber/ Fashion Network and the Asheville Art Museum will accept submissions for their handmade fashion show through July 15. Info: www. projecthandmade.org or 5052958.

Hard Times Writing Contest • Through SA (6/30) - The Writers' Workshop will accept submissions for its Hard Times writing contest through June 30. Info: www.twwoa. org.

Hendersonville Art on Main • Through SA (6/30) Hendersonville's Art on Main will accept applications from artists interested in demonstrating their craft through June 30. Info: www.acofhc. org or 693-8504.

Land-of-Sky Regional Council Info: 251-6622 or www.landofsky.org.

• Through FR (6/15) - The Land-of-Sky Regional Council will accept nominations for the Friends of the River awards through June 15. Info: Annie@landofsky.org.

Mountain Heritage Award • Through MO (6/25) - WCU will accept nominations for the Mountain Heritage Award through June 25. Info: philyaw@wcu.edu.

Oktoberfest • Through WE (8/1) Hickory’s Oktoberfest will accept applications from arts and crafts vendors through Aug. 1. Info: www.hickoryoktoberfest.com.

RiverFest / Anything That Floats Parade • Through FR (7/27) Applications for vending space for RiverFest and the Anything That Floats Parade will be accepted through July 27.

Info: crowhurst2@gmail.com or 400-4541.

TEDxAsheville • Through SU (7/15) TEDxAsheville will accept submissions from "thinkers, innovators and entertainers from diverse fields" through July 15. Info: www.tedxasheville.com.

The Autumn Players • WE (6/13), 10am-12:30pm & 1-3:30pm - The Autumn Players will host auditions for Last Stop, Old at 35 Below, 35 E. Walnut St. Info: 776-9390.

Benefits Art in Bloom • TH (6/14) through SA (6/16) - Art in Bloom, a benefit for Black Mountain Center for the Arts, will feature a self-guided cottage tour, a gala preview party, a concert with Doug and Darcy Orr and more.

Info, cost and schedule: www. blackmountainarts.org.

Dogs and Suds • TH (6/14), 5-8pm - Dogs and Suds, a benefit for Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation, will feature food and beer at Frog Level Brewing Company, 56 Commerce St., Waynesville. $25/$20 in advance. Info: www.sargeandfriends.org or 246-9050.

Golden Garden Party • SA (6/16), 4-8pm - A Golden Garden Party, to benefit Food for People, will feature dinner by Mela, music

by Shantavaani, Zack Miller and the Miller String Band and Melissa Gordon Rhine and the New Territory. Held at a private home 30 minutes from Asheville. $20/$10 children ages 6-12. Info: http://avl. mx/gk.

Kickin’ it Old School • TH (6/21), 6-9pm Asheville Affiliates will host a benefit for the Asheville Design Center‘s efforts to build a playground at the Klondyke Apartments. “Kickin’ it Old School” will feature an ‘80s dance party with DJ Marley Carroll. ‘80s and ‘90s

clothes are encouraged. The night will feature food, drinks, entertainment and a raffle. Held at On Broadway, 49 Broadway St. $30/$25 in advance. Info: www.affiliatesofasheville.com.

Sarge’s Animal Rescue Yard Sale • FR (6/15) & SA (6/16), 9am-3pm - Sarge’s Animal Rescue, 256 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, will host a yard sale to raise funds to care for homeless animals.

Donations appreciated. Info: www.sargeandfriends.org or 246-9050.

The Asheville Darkroom • SA (6/16), 8pm-1am - A Kickstarter party, to benefit The Asheville Darkroom, will be held at the LAB, 39 N. Lexington Ave. Kovacs and the Polar Bear, Hello Hugo, Found World Bellydance and DJs Minori and Clif will provide music. Raffle andsilent auction for local items. $5 suggested donation. Info: bridgetconn@ gmail.com or http://avl.mx/gl.

Transylvania Animal Alliance Group • TH (6/14) - Villa Roma’s Restaurant, 3754 Brevard Road #108, will donate part of its proceeds to Transylvania Animal Alliance Group. Face painting, live music and a silent auction will be held from 11am-9pm. Free to attend; restaurant prices apply. Info: www.facebook. com/TAAGwags or 388-2532.

Wild For Life • TH (6/21), 5-8pm - A birds of prey exhibit, to benefit Wild For Life, will be held at The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103. 50 percent of sales benefit wild animals that have been injured or orphaned.

Animal demonstration begins at 6:30pm. Free. Info: www. thehopicecreamcafe.com or 254-2224.

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Business & Technology 30 Days to Digital Media Expertise • MO (6/18), 11:30am-1pm - AAF Asheville will present a program on gaining digital media experience and creating online campaigns. Held at Loretta's Cafe, 114 N. Lexington Ave. $30 returning guests/$15 members and first-time guests. Info: www. aafasheville.org.

Business Skills Meetings • MONDAYS, 6pm - The Entrepreneur Skills Network offers a business skills meeting in Room 246 of the Jackson County Justice and Administration Building, 401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva.

Info: 497-0160, 586-5466 or esn4meetings@gmail.com.

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Free. Info and registration: victor@mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834.

Classes, Meetings & Events Drum Workshop led by Jeff Holland (pd.) June 16, 6:00-7:30pm at Highland Lake Cove, 215 Rhett Dr. Flat Rock, NC. $15.

Contact: jeanne@highlandlakecove.com or 828-6935070. www.highlandlakecove. com.

Introductory Integral Warrior Men’s Process Weekend June 16-17 with Gary Stamper (pd.) Experience a 2-day Introductory Integral Warrior Men’s Process Weekend June 16-17 with Gary Stamper, nationally known men’s work visionary & nationally acclaimed workshop facilitator. Preview Evening June 15.

Free tuition offer for Asheville!

More info at www.garystamper.com/iwaction.htm Section: Classes, Meetings,

Events Dates: June 16-17 (Repeat - Daily - 1 day - From 06/16/12 until 06/17/12) Start time: 9:30am Both Days End time: 9:30pm Saturday and 6:00pm Sunday Price/Cost: $195 Contact Name: Colleen Gardner Contact Email: theintegralwarrior@gmail.com Mac Basics Classes at Charlotte Street Computers (pd.) Mac Basics Computer Classes are being held at Charlotte Street Computers, 252 Charlotte Street. Class time is 12:15 - 12:45pm.

Mondays - Mac OS X, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - iPhoto, 2nd Tuesday - iWork Essentials, 4th Tuesday iMovie Basics, 5th Tuesday - Garageband, Wednesdays - iPad Basics. Registration is just $9.99 at classes@charlottestreetcomputers.com.

Open Stitch Groups at Purl's Yarn Emporium (pd.) On Wall Street downtown: Wednesdays, 10am12pm; Thursdays, 6-8pm.

Bring a knit or crochet project or find something new to cast on. (828) 253-2750. www. purlsyarnemporium.com Antique Show • SA (6/16), 9am-5pm - Main Street Antique Show will feature more than 100 dealers.

Held throughout Main Street, downtown Hendersonville.

Info: 692-9057.

Asheville Buzz Summer Breakfast Series • TU (6/19), 8-9am - 2012 Asheville Buzz Summer Breakfast Series will present a panel on "The Great Outdoors" at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. Breakfast buffet available at 7:15am. $20. Info and registration: www.leadershipasheville.org.

Blue Ridge Bike Plan • Through WE (6/13) - Blue Ridge Bike Plan will host community meetings to discuss bicycle safety, desired routes and infrastructure. Dates, times and locations vary. Info: www.BRBP.org.

Celebrate Brittany • TUESDAYS, 2-4pm - A class on the dance, music and culture of Celtic France will be presented at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St. $10. Info and registration: kisley@ashevillenc.gov or 350-2062.

Cherokee Bonfire • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS - A Cherokee bonfire encourages the public to hear traditional stories and roast marshmallows, beginning at dusk. Held at Oconaluftee Islands Park, Highway 441, Cherokee. Free.

Info: www.visitcherokeenc. com or (800) 438-1601.

Chess Tournament and Festival • TH (6/21), 10am - A chess tournament and festival will be held at Blue Ridge Books, 152 South Main St., Waynesville. $10 USCF players and adults 18 or older/$5 unrated players and youth under 18.

Free for spectators. Info: chesscat772@yahoo.com or 648-5739.

Classic Car and Motorcycle Show • SA (6/16), noon-5pm - A car and motorcycle show will feature food, drinks and prizes.

Held in the Specialz Outlet parking lot, 310 Weaverville Highway. Car and motorcycle entries will be accepted from 10am-noon. $10 entry fee to be donated to Disabled American Veterans. Info: info@specialzoutlet.com.

Elisha Mitchell Audubon • TU (6/19), 7pm - The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society will meet to discuss "Chimney Swifts and People: Past, Present and Future" at UNCA's Reuter Center. Free. Info: www.emasnc.org Flowers Fair and Fun Affair • TU (6/19), 2-4pm Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County invites flower and garden enthusiasts to a meeting about the Flowers Fair and Fun Affair, to be held Sept.

7-16. Meeting will be held at

the WNC Agricultural Center's Virginia Boone Heritage Building, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. Free to attend.

Info and registration: fairflowerfun2012@yahoo.com or 255-5522.

Golden LEAF • MO (6/18), 6-8pm - The Clay County/Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative forum will be held at the New Courthouse, 261 Courthouse Drive, Hayesville.

Info: pcabe@goldenleaf.org or 888-684-8404.

Goodwill Store Grand Opening • WE (6/13), 8am - Goodwill will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new store, located at 50 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville. Free to attend; donated goods available for purchase. Info: www.goodwillnwnc.org.

Guide to Greater Confidence • TU (6/19), 7-8pm - "The 60 Minute Guide to Greater Confidence" will present practical solutions for building self-confidence at Lifetree Cafe at Rejavanation, 901 Smoky Park Highway. Free. Info: cjn0506@gmail.com.

Historic Hendersonville Tour • SATURDAYS through (10/27), 9am - A trolley tour of historic Hendersonville will depart from Hampton Inn,155 Sugarloaf Road,

Hendersonville. $25/$20 children ages 6-12/children 5 and under free. Info: www. thetrolleycompany.com or 606-8606.

Journeymen Asheville: Father's Day • SU (6/17), 10am-11:30am; 11:30am-1pm or 1-2:30pm - Journeymen Asheville, a mentoring program for at-risk youth, will present stories of transformation, along with a group lunch. Held at 75 Mountain Ridge Drive. $35 includes raffle ticket/$25 for meal. Register with preferred seating time. Info: JourneymenAsheville@gmail. com or 545-8334.

Lifetree Cafe • TUESDAYS, 7pm - "Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual setting." Groups discuss a different topic every week.

All are welcome. Hosted at Rejavanation Cafe, 901 Smoky Park Highway. Info: www. lifetreecafe.com.

North Buncombe High School Reunion • SA (6/16), 4pm-midnight North Buncombe High School Class of 1982 will host a 30-year reunion at Asheville Firefighters Camp, 227 Clayton Road, Arden. Potluck begins at 6:30pm. Bring food, drinks

and utensils. Free. Info: 7769564.

Pan Harmonia Tea • TH (6/21), 5:30-6:30pm Pan Harmonia will host a tea reception in a private studio.

Free. Info, location and registration: info@panharmonia.org or 505-7259.

Ponderer's Cafe Group • TUESDAYS, 6:45pm - This easygoing, guided questioning aims to cultivate discussion and broaden perspectives on a variety of interesting topics.

Free to attend. Info: www. meetup.com/PonderersCafe.

Prayer Flag Class • SA (6/16), 1-3:30pm Hope, Sew, Heal, a class on making creative prayer flags, will be held at Our VOICE, 44 Merrimon Ave, Suite 1. Open to women only. $15-$20 sliding scale. Info: arts@ourvoicenc.org or 252-0562.

RV Camping Club • Through FR (11/30) - The Small RV Camping Club currently seeks new members.

Info: lilnau@aol.com or 369-6669.

Science on a Sphere • TH (6/14), 6pm - Deke Arndt, Chief of the Climate Monitoring Branch of NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center, will present "Earth Extremes: What is happening to our weather and climate?" Held at The Health Adventure, 800 Brevard Road #620. $5. Info: 398-7106.

Sound Healing Circle at The Sacred Embodiment Center • MONDAYS, 7-8:30pm "Come and receive if you are feeling lowly and in need of support or come and share healing light if your bliss cup runneth over." Bring bowls, bells, rattles, etc. Vocal toning, crystal bowls, sacred instruments, vibrational healing and more. Held at 41 Carolina Lane. By donation. Info: (310) 745-9150.

Dance Studio Zahiya (pd.) • Drop in Classes: Monday 7:30-9pm Bellydance • 9am Hip Hop Workout • 5:15-5.45pm Intro to Bellydance. • Wednesday 6-7 Intro to Hip Hop, • 7:30-9 Bellydance 2 • Thursday 9-10am Bellydance Workout • 6-7pm Bollywood, • 8-9pm Hip Hop 2 • Friday 10-11am Bhangra Workout. • $12 for 60 minute classes. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. www. studiozahiya.com Asheville Butoh Festival • TH (6/14) through MO (6/18) - The Asheville Butoh Festival features "provocative performances and engaging workshops by prominent American butoh artists from

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Chicago and Seattle as well as works by local professional dancers." Held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., and other downtown locations. $17/$10 students and seniors/$15 in advance. Info: www.ashevillebutoh.com.

MOTION Dance + Theatre • TH (6/21), 7:30pm MOTION Dance + Theatre, a contemporary ballet company which pairs dancers with emerging choreographers, will perform at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave. $21.

Info: www.motiondt.com or www.tryonarts.org.

Old Farmer's Ball • THURSDAYS, 8pm - The Old Farmer's Ball will be held at Warren Wilson College's Bryson Gym. Beginner's lesson starts at 7:30pm. $6/$5members/$1 Warren Wilson students. Info: www. oldfarmersball.com.

Southern Lights SDC Held at the Whitmire Activity Building, 301 Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Info and cost: 696-9198.

• SA (6/16), 7pm - "Coming of Summer Dance." Advance dance begins at 6pm.

Spiral Spirt Ecstatic Dance • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm Weekly dances held at Sol's Reprieve, 11 Richland St. "We honor the wave, body exploration and stillness." $7.

Info: azealea@yahoo.com or elementsmove@yahoo.com.

Tango Dance • WEDNESDAYS, 8-11pm - Catwalk Milonga will be held at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zilicoa St., with host and DJ Lisa Jacobs. $7. BYOB. Info: www. catwalktango.com.

Eco Invasive Plant Removal • SA (6/16), 10am-3pm - Southern Appalachian Cooperative Weed Management Partnership invites the public to remove Japanese spiraea from Lemon Gap on the Appalachian Trail.

Bring lunch, water, rain gear and hiking boots. Registration, location and carpool info: lindsay@equinoxenvironmental. com or 253-6856.

N.C. Arboretum Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily.

Programs are free with $8 parking fee. Info: www.ncarboretum.org or 665-2492.

• Through MO (7/2) - Ferns of the Smokies will feature exhibits about the flora of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Festivals Downtown After 5

• FR (6/15), 5-9pm Downtown After 5 will feature The Secret B-sides. Space Capone opens. Held on N. Lexington Ave., between Hiawassee and the I-240 overpass. Free. Info: www. ashevilledowntown.org.

Father's Fest • SA (6/16), noon-6pm - Father's Fest will feature live music, a chili cook-off, science and wood projects, face painting and more. Held at Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway #H. $25 per family/$20 in advance.

Info: www.ashevillefathersday. com.

Firefly Gathering • TH (6/21) through SU (6/24) - Firefly Gathering will feature workshops and classes on wild foods, archery, shelter-making, wilderness medicine, animal tracking, storytelling and more. Held at Camp Pinnacle, 4080 Little River Road, Hendersonville.

Sliding scale starts at $35.

Info: www.fireflygathering.org.

Food & Beer Cooking Class • SA (6/16), 11am - A cooking class will be offered by Season's at Highland Lake Inn, 86 Lilly Pad Lane, Flat Rock. Foods include almondencrusted salmon, pea and carrot puree and black cherry tart. $30. Info and registration: 696-9094.

Food Network • WE (6/13), 7pm - A meeting of the Food Network will provide support, publicity and cross-pollination of ideas between the Asheville Food Policy Council and regional organizations. The meeting will discuss an upcoming film series along with food and gardening classes. Info and location: marylou.kemph@ yahoo.com.

Government & Politics Asheville Community Celebration and Voter Mobilization • TH (6/14) 5-7:30pm The Charlotte Team from Democracy North Carolina will host a community event and voter mobilization program at the Bywater, 796 Riverside Drive. Food will be served. Free. Info: charlotte@ democracy-nc.org.

Blue Ridge Republican Women • 2nd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - The Blue Ridge Republican Women's Club meets monthly at the Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. Gatherings feature guest speakers. $18 for optional dinner at 6pm. Info: www.buncombegop.org.

Buncombe County Republican Women • 2nd THURSDAYS, 11:30am - Buncombe County Republican Women will meet at Cornerstone Restaurant, 102 Tunnel Road. Women and men welcome. Restaurant prices apply. Info: 274-7883.

Occupy Hendersonville Camp • TH (6/14) through SU (6/17) - Occupy Hendersonville Camp will feature film screenings, nuclear energy and income inequity discussions and a community breakfast in downtown Hendersonville. Free.

Schedule, location and info: www.occupyhendersonville. org or www.facebook.com/ OccupyHendersonville.

Republican Women's Club • TH (6/14), 11:30am - The Republican Women's Club will hold a picnic at the Governor's Western Residence, 45 Patton Mountain Road. Guest speaker will be Michael Beitler, former candidate for N.C. Secretary of State. Men and women welcome. Bring a dish to share. $5. Info: 298-4426.

Today’s Politics • TH (6/21), 11:30am1:30pm - “Today’s Politics: Left and Right or Right and Wrong? The Philosophic Origins of Liberalism and Conservatism.” Held in UNCA's Reuter Center. Free.

Info: http://ncccr.unca.edu/ special-programs or 2516140.

world. Reservations requested. $4/$2.50 adults.

Daddy and Me Pottery Workshop • SA (6/16), 10am-noon "Daddy and Me" pottery workshop will be offered by The Village Potters, 191 Lyman St., #180. All ages. $30 includes materials. Info and registration: 253-2424.

Father-Daughter Ball • SA (6/16), 7-10pm - A father-daughter ball, sponsored by Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and Kappa Alpha Psi, will feature music, food, a photo booth and dancing. Held at Stephens Lee Center, 30

George Washington Carver Ave. $20 per father-daughter pair/$5 each additional child.

Info: rshaw@ashevillenc.gov or 259-5483.

Green Parents Club • FRIDAYS, 9am - This group of eco-minded parents meets at Biltmore Coffee Traders, 518 Hendersonville Road, for hands on workshops, including planting kids' gardens, growing sprouts, making green cleaners and more.

Children welcome. Info: 7128439 or http://avl.mx/em.

Hands On! This children's museum is located at 318 North Main St.,

Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.Sat., 10am-5pm. Programs require $5 admission fee/ free for members, unless otherwise noted. Info: www. handsonwnc.org or 697-8333.

• WE (6/13), 2-4pm - Noodle Mania for all ages.

• Through FR (6/15) Children are invited to make a Father's Day card throughout the day.

• TH (6/14), 10:30am12:30pm - Ages 8-12 are invited to make paper airplanes at "Let’s Go Fly!" camp. $15/$9 members.

• FR (6/15), 10:30am12:30pm - All About Me! Camp will offer crafts, music

and movement about what makes each child unique.

Ages 3-5. $15/$9 members.

Registration requested.

• TU (6/19) through WE (6/20), 10:30am-12:30pm - Dino Dig! Camp invites children to dig for fossils, assemble a dinosaur and learn about paleontology. Ages 7-10. Registration requested. $25/$16 members.

• TH (6/21), 10:30am12:30pm - Moving and Grooving Camp invites children to "move and groove" to stay healthy. Ages 3-6 (must be potty trained). $15/$9 members. Registration requested.

Kids Blue Ridge Parkway Family Night • TH (6/14), 7-8:30pm - Blue Ridge Parkway Family Night will focus on old-time foxfire games. Held at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384. Registration required.

Info: 298-5330.

Connect Summer Session • MO (6/18) through MO (8/20) - St. Gerard House offers a summer program for children focused on social development through evidence-based practices, games, role-play and skits.

Day and time varies based on age and teacher availability.

Students must be present at the first session to participate.

Held at 620 Oakland St., Hendersonville. $18 per week.

Info: jenniferlaite@yahoo.com or 693-4223.

Cradle of Forestry Events Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Info: www.cradleofforestry.org or 877-3130.

• THURSDAYS, 10:30amnoon - Woodsy Owl's Curiosity Club, for children ages 4-7, presents a different forest-related activity to engage children in the natural

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Kid's Super Science Saturday • SA (6/16), noon-3pm - Kid's Super Science Saturday will focus on the science behind kites, the atmosphere and aerodynamics. Children will make a kite to take home.

Hosted by the Colburn Earth Science Museum, Pack Place. $16/$12 members and siblings. Info: www.colburnmuseum.org.

Pool Safety • Through FR (6/15), noon3pm - Mission Hospital’s Safe Kids WNC and other organizations will present a program on pool safety at various local pools. $3 includes swimming.

Info: 250-4260.

Spellbound Children's Bookshop 21 Battery Park Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.spellboundchildrensbookshop.com or 232-2228.

• SATURDAYS through (7/28), 10:30-11am - The Moozic Lady will present a Tap-n-Shake music program for preschoolers.

VBS at Biltmore UMC • Through TH (6/14), 5-8pm - Vacation Bible School at Biltmore UMC will focus on world missions with games, international cuisine, crafts and more. Held at 376 Hendersonville Road. Free.

Info: 274-2379.

Young Entrepreneurial Scholars Camp • Through FR (6/15) - A-B Tech’s Small Business Center and Entrepreneurial Institute will accept applications for its summer day camp for rising middle school and high school students interested in business ownership through June 15. $25 registration.

Info: cramm@abtech.edu or 254-1921.

Youth Talent Show • TU (6/19), 6:30-7:30pm - A talent show, for young people age 16 and under, will include a $50 cash prize. Held at The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103. Free. Info and sign up: cwaremartin@yahoo.com.

Outdoors Lake James Boat Slips (pd.) Covered and uncovered.

Starting at $1600/year. 828 584-0666. www.mountainharbourmarina.com Andrews Bald Hike • TH (6/21), 8:30am - A 7.2-mile moderate hike to Andrews Bald will be offered

by Friends of the Smokies.

Departs from Asheville at 8:30am and Waynesville at 9am. Bring food, water and hiking gear. $35/$10 members. Info and departure location: www.smokiestrailsforever.org or 452-0720.

Bird Watching Tour • THURSDAYS, 8am - A bird watching tour, presented by the Henderson County Bird Club, meets at Highland Lake Inn, 86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock. $25/$15 Inn guest. Info and registration: 693-6812.

Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week • FR (6/15), 10am - A twomile hike along the Graveyard Fields Loop Trail features a waterfall. Departs MP 418.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Bring water, a snack, hiking shoes and be prepared for inclement weather. Info and registration: 298-5330.

Events at REI

Located at 31 Schenck Parkway. Info: 687-0918 or www.rei.com/asheville.

• WE (6/13), 7pm - A class on hiking basics will cover choosing a trail, understanding trail descriptions, participating in local hiking clubs and hiking resources. Free, but registration is required.

• MO (6/18), 6-8pm - A class on bike maintenance will cover how to change a flat tire, perform trailside emergency spot truing and use basic tools.

Bikes and tools provided. $40/$20 member. Registration required.

• TU (6/19), 7pm - A class on family camping basics will cover gear, local camping spots and activities for kids.

Free, but registration required.

• WE (6/20), 7pm - A presentation on the new French Broad River Paddle Trail will include photos, maps and camping options. Free, but registration required.

• TH (6/21), 7pm - A class on kayaking basics will cover safety, apparel and trip preparation. Free, but registration required.

Spring Birds for Sight and Sound • SA (6/16), 7am - A birdwatching walk will focus on sight and sound identification. Bring binoculars and a notepad. Held at French Broad River Park, Amboy Road.

Free. Info: www.riverlink.org or 252-8474.

Twilight Firefly Tour • SA (6/16), 7:30-9:30pm - A twilight firefly tour, presented by the Cradle of Forestry, will meet at the Pink Beds Picnic Area, Hwy 276. Bring a flashlight. $6/$3 children. Info:

www.cradleofforestry.com or 877-3130.

Performance & Film Song O' Sky Show Chorus (pd.) TUESDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at Covenant Community UMC 11 Rocket Dr. Asheville, NC 28803.

Guests welcome. Contact: www.songosky.org Toll Free # 1-866-824-9547.

Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/ Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

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

• SA (6/16) & SU (6/17), 2pm - The museum will host a screening of Charlotte's Web, "the classic story of a spider who befriends a pig." Free with museum membership or admission.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College. Gallery hours: Tues. & Wed., noon-4pm; Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: bmcmac@ bellsouth.net or www. blackmountaincollege.org or 350-8484.

• WE (6/13), 6pm - The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and The Asheville Butoh Festival present an evening of butoh-inspired dance films, to be screened at BMC Museum + Arts Center. $5.

Flat Rock Playhouse

Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock. Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: www. flatrockplayhouse.org or 6930731.

• WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS until (6/24) - The Spitfire Grill, the story of a woman released from prison looking for a fresh start, will be performed on the Mainstage.

Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun., 2pm. $40/$38 AAA/$22 students. Rush discounts available through June 2.

Gasland • WE (6/20), 6pm - Transition Hendersonville will screen Gasland at Black Bear Café, 318 Main St. Free. Info: www. transitionhendersonville.com.

Jam Session • 3rd SATURDAYS, 1-3pm - An old-time jam session will be held at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, U.S. 441. Info: www.nps.gov/grsm.

Movie Night • SATURDAYS, 6pm - Hosted

by Wall Street Coffee House and Emporium, 62 Wall St., featuring new releases, cult classics and old favorites.

Free. Movie titles to be announced weekly at www. wallstreetcoffeehouse.webs. com.

Slice of Life Comedy • TH (6/14), 9pm - Stand-up comedy and booked open mic will include free snacks, drink specials and a raffle for charity. Held at Pulp, below the Orange Peel, 103 Hilliard Ave. $5. Info and booking: sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com.

Sunday Songwriter's Serenade • SUNDAYS, 2-5pm - Local songwriters meet regularly to give one another thematic assignments and perform original folk, blues and pop tunes written as a group. Held at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St. Donations accepted.

Info: 424-3460.

Spirituality Asheville Compassionate Communication Center (pd.) INNER EMPATHY WEEKEND INTENSIVE JUNE 15-17 Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 9-5pm Learn to hold empathy and unconditioned presence for yourself no matter what!

Dynamic group format supports connecting deeply to parts of yourself that hold core needs and beliefs. www. innerempathy.com Asheville Meditation Group (pd.) Practice meditation in a supportive group environment.

Guided meditations follow the Insight/Mindfulness/Vipassana practices. Insight meditation

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cultivates a happier, more peaceful and focused mind.

Our "sangha" (a community of cool people) provides added support and joy to one’s spiritual awakening process.

All are invited. • By donation.

• Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm: Guided meditation and discussion. • Sundays, 10am11:30am: Seated meditation and dharma talks. • The Women’s Wellness Center, 24 Arlington Street, Asheville.

• Info/directions: (828) 8084444. • www.ashevillemeditation.com Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available.

Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229.

Mindfulness Meditation Class (pd.) Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 258-3241. 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). Donation.

Aramaic Healing Circle • 3rd TUESDAYS, 7pm Aramaic spirituality mystic Dale Allen Hoffman presents "a profound fusion of the ancient Aramaic teachings of Yeshua (Jesus), conscious breath work, vocal toning and crystal singing bowl meditations." Held at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2 Science of Mind Way. Love offering. Info: 253-2325.

Bentinho Massaro • TUESDAYS, 7-9pm - A satsang meeting with Bentinho Massaro will be held at Town and Mountain Training Center, 261 Asheland Ave. $20 suggested donation; no one turned away. Info: www. ashevillesangha.com.

Community Meditation • WE (6/13), 6:30pm - "A monthly meditation gathering will be held to send healing intention to the world, community and each other." Held at Where Angels Gather, 124 Miller St., Waynesville.

Donations accepted. Info: 550-7685, 246-2682 or www.facebook.com/sourceharmonics.

Confidence to Change • SUNDAYS, 7pm - "Buddha's teachings on the mind give us confidence to change and meditation gives us practical methods to bring change."

Meeting includes discussion

and guided meditation. Held at Montford Books and More, 31 Montford Ave. $8/$5 students and seniors. Info: www.meditationinasheville.org, 668-2241 or meditationinasheville@ gmail.com.

Dowsing Training and Practice • MONDAYS, 9am-12:30pm Dowsing training and practice will focus on tapping into the superconscious universal mind through pendulums and L Rods. $40. Info and location: UltimateEnergyHealing@ gmail.com.

Goddess Female Spirituality Workshop • SU (7/1), 1-6pm - An introductory workshop on goddess female spirituality will focus on "women's spiritual lineage of power that began in archeological records of prehistory and was brought into contemporary times."

Held at Women's Wellness and Education Center, 24 Arlington St. Registration required by June 21. $40.

Info: lgarrettxx@gmail.com or anya237@yahoo.com.

Light Center 2190 N.C. Highway 9 S., Black Mountain. Info: www. urlight.org or 669-6845.

• DAILY, 10am-5pm - Light room, trails and labyrinth open daily. Free.

• WEDNESDAYS, 10:30amnoon - Gentle yoga with Karen Barnes. $10. --- 2:30-3:30pm - Prayer for United States and world conditions.

• 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - "Celebration of Light" features music, singing, meditations and speakers. By donation. Info: 253-2556.

• THURSDAYS, 2-3:30pm Infinite Way tape study group.

Free.

• SUNDAYS, 3-4pm - Prayer for World Peace. Free.

Morning Sitting Meditation • THURSDAYS, 7am - A mostly silent, simply guided meditation based in the yogic tradition. All meditators are welcome, whatever style of silent meditation preferred.

Hosted by One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A. By donation. Info: www.onecenteryoga.com.

Power Healing Group • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Learn and practice simple techniques to heal yourself physically, emotionally and other ways through the "Power of Soul."

Meetings held at Unity Church of Asheville, 130 Shelburne Road. Info: 258-9584.

Sacred Embodiment Center Located at 41 Carolina Lane in Asheville. www.thesacredembodimentcenter.com or 216-2983.

• SUNDAYS, 6-8pm Asheville Intenders Circle will be preceded by a potluck.

"We support each other in manifesting the highest good together and invite you to join us."

• WEDNESDAYS, 8:30pm Sacred Heart Song Circle, a collective and improvisational singing experience. No experience necessary. Participants are welcome to bring instruments. "Prepare to be uplifted and share your beauty." By donation. Info: www.thesacredembodimentcenter.com.

The Call of Soul • SA (6/16), 2-3pm "Have you had a Spiritual Experience? Vivid dream? Past life memory? Join this open discussion, share your experiences and try a spiritual exercise that will awaken this process." Held at Eckankar Center of Asheville, 797 Haywood Road, lower level. By donation.

Info: www.eckankar-nc.org or 254-6775.

The Tantra of Permaculture • SU (6/17), 10am-4pm - Consensus training (the permaculture of people) and Tantra (how to be in love with our planet) will be offered by Patricia Allison at Earthaven Ecovillage, 1025 Camp Elliott Road, Black Mountain. $20.

Info and registration: http:// avl.mx/gg.

Ultimate Energy Healing • MONDAYS, 1pm - Learn and practice Ultimate Energy Healing for people, pets and places. Technique combines nine healing modalities into one. $40. Info and directions: UltimateEnergyHealing@ gmail.com.

Understanding Your Dreams • SU (6/17), 11am-noon "Are dreams real? Who makes the dream? Join this illuminating discussion and discover keys to a life of greater love, wisdom and freedom through dreams." Held at Eckankar Center of Asheville, 797 Haywood Road, lower level.

By donation. Info: www.eckankar-nc.org or 254-6775.

Unity Church of Asheville Located at 130 Shelburne Road. Info: www.unityofasheville.com or 252-5010.

• SUNDAYS, 11am - Spiritual celebration service. --- 12:302pm - A Course in Miracles study group.

Spoken & Written Word Battery Park Writing Group (pd.) Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar. This group meets to write together and then share in a supportive atmosphere. Free! Contact Lisa at 691-5472 or tokyotaos@live.com for more info.

8th Annual Authors Luncheon with Rose Senehi • TH (6/14), 11am - Friends of the Madison County Public Library presents Rose Senehi at the Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road. Senehi will discuss her new book, Render Unto the Valley. $38 includes lunch, book signing and silent auction. Info: www.madisoncountylibrary.org.

Accent on Books 854 Merrimon Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.accentonbooks.com or 252-6255.

• FR (6/15), 6pm - H. Byron Ballard will read from her book Staubs and Ditchwater: a Friendly and Useful Introduction to Hillfolks’ Hoodoo.

Asheville Storytelling Circle • 3rd MONDAYS, 7pm The Asheville Storytelling Circle features "listeners as well as tellers dedicated to excellence in oral tradition."

Meets at Asheville Terrace Apartments, 200 Tunnel Road. Guests welcome. Free.

Info: www.ashevillestorycircle.org or 667-4227.

Attention WNC Mystery Writers • TH (6/21), 6pm - The WNC Mysterians Critique Group will meet at Atlanta Bread Company, 633 Merrimon Ave #A. For serious mystery/suspense/thriller writers. Info: www.wncmysterians.org or 712-5570.

Better Than College Book Launch • WE (6/20), 7-9pm - Blake Boles will read from his book Better Than College, an exploration of creating successful lives without a fouryear degree. Held at French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Lexington Ave. $15 per signed book. Info: www. better-than-college.com.

Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. All programs free, unless otherwise noted.

Info: www.brbooks-news. com or 456-6000.

• SA (6/16), 3pm Contributors to 27 Views of Asheville: A Southern Mountain Town in Prose and Poetry will read from the collection.

Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBREVIATIONS - All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738)

n EC = Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Road, 250-4758) n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n LE = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 2506480) n NA = North Asheville Library (1030 Merrimon Avenue, 250-4752) n PM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 2506482) n WA = West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, 250-4750). n Library storyline: 250KIDS. • TH (6/14), 10am-noon Summer Library Fest 2012: Pajama Jam! All ages. PM --- 11am - Dream Big: SING! With Sonia Brooks. Ages 2-6. WA • TH (6/14), 2:30pm - Book club: Child Wonder by Roy Jacobsen. SS • FR (6/15), 11am "JUGGLE!" with the Flow Circus. All ages. Free ticket required. WA • TU (6/19), 2pm - "Dream Up T-Shirt Fun." Bring a T-shirt to decorate. All Ages.

EC --- 7pm - Pajama Party story time. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear pajamas. WV --- 7pm - Family night story time. All ages. FV • TU (6/19), 7pm - Book club: Keeper of Lost Causes

by Jussi Adler-Olsen. BM • WE (6/20), 11am "Mountain Story Magic."

All ages. EA --- 3pm - "The Night Sky with the SkyLab Planetarium." Ages 5 and older. Free ticket required. NA • TH (6/21), 6:30pm - Mary Jane Messer will read from her book Moonshiner's Daughter. SS • TH (6/21), 10:30am - "Lakota Tradition Dreamcatchers and Stories."

Supplies provided, but feel free to bring beads and feathers. Ages 5 and older. BM --10:30am - "Tap and Shake with the Moozic Lady." Ages 3 and older. PM --- 11am T-shirt painting. Bring a dark shirt to decorate. All ages.

LE --- 2:30 & 4pm - Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets.

All ages. Free tickets required. WV --- 2:30pm "Dare to Dream" with Steven Somers. All ages. SS • TH (6/21), 7:30pm - Book club: Forgotten Country by Catherine Chung. FV Chautauqua 2012: They Came to America

• MO (6/18) through TH (6/21) 7pm - Chautauqua 2012: They Came to America features a costumed scholar performing a first-person monologue based on letters, diaries, journals and published writings. Held in A-B Tech's Ferguson Auditorium. $12 for entire series/$4 per performance.Info: library@ buncombecounty.org or 250-4700.

• MO (6/18), 7pm - Carl Jung.

• TU (6/19), 7pm - Golda Meir.

• WE (6/20), 7pm Denmark Vessey.

• TH (6/21), 7pm - Winston Churchill.

Donald Vedeler • FR (6/15), 2pm - Donald Vedeler will read from his books Moles in the Eagles Nest, Tainted Hero and more. Held at Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. Free. Info: www.henderson.lib.nc.us or 697-4725.

Fountainhead Bookstore Located at 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www. fountainheadbookstore.com or 697-1870.

• WE (6/13), 6:30pm Karen White will read from her book Sea Change.

Tickets available with purchase of the book.

Gary Stamper • WE (6/13), 7-9pm - Gary Stamper will discuss from his book Awakening the New Masculine: The Path of the Integral Warrior and present an experiential shamanic journey at Crystal Visions Books, 5426 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville.

"Experience a new way of looking at and embodying what it means to hold the masculine in the 21st century." Free. Info: www. garystamper.com.

• FR (6/15), 7pm - A preview event in advance of Gary Stamper's workshop will be held at The Sanctuary in the Pines, 34 Lake Cove Road, Flat Rock. Free.

Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe 55 Haywood St. Info: www. malaprops.com or 2546734. Events are free, unless otherwise noted.

• WE (6/13), 7pm - Joseph Maiolo will read from his book My Turkish Missile Crisis, a memoir about being on the frontlines of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

• TH (6/14), 7pm - Tsoknyi Rinpoche will read from his book Open Heart, Open Mind.

• SA (6/16), 7pm - John Colman Wood will read

from his book The Names of Things.

• MO (6/18), 7:15pm "Comix Club" will discuss My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf.

• TU (6/19), 7pm - "All Romance All the Time" book club will discus The Next Always by Nora Roberts.

The Magnetic Field 372 Depot St. Info: www. themagneticfield.com or 257-4003.

• 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 7:30-10pm - The Synergy Story Slam is an opportunity to share stories, laugh, learn and build a stronger community. Registration begins at 7pm.

Sports Amateur Pool League (pd.) WHEN YOU PLAY, PLAY POOL! Sign up now for the Summer. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME. Play 8ball or 9ball or ladies pool. 828-329-8197 www.BlueRidgeAPA.com ONGOING – weekly league play Aqua Fitness Class • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (6/12) through (8/2), 12:1012:55pm - WCU will offer an aqua fitness class in the pool of Reid Gym. Registration is ongoing. $35. Info: http:// learn.wcu.edu or 227-7397.

Asheville Hoops • TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:30 pm - Asheville Hoops encourages beginners and experienced hula hoopers to meet at Pritchard Park for informal hooping. Free. Info: www. ashevillehoops.com.

Ultimate Frisbee League • MONDAYS, 6pm - The Asheville Ultimate Club will hosts leagues for rookies, women and men. Games are held Monday nights at Memorial Stadium with a co-ed league to meet Wednesdays. Info and registration: www.ashevilleultimate.org.

YWCA Club W Open House • TH (6/14), 5:30am-9pm An open house for YWCA's Club W fitness center will feature free Zumba, yoga, pilates and aerobics classes, as well as lap swimming.

Info: www.ywcaofasheville. org or 254-7206.

Volunteering Academic Year in America • Through WE (8/1) - Host families are needed to house exchange students aged 15-18. Students will arrive in August and remain in the country for one school year.

Info: info@internationalfam-

ily.info or www.aifsfoundation.org.

ARTery • Asheville Area Arts Council seeks volunteers to contribute "special skills" to the ARTery's activities. Info: www.ashevillearts.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213, in the United Way building.

The organization matches children from single-parent homes with adult mentors.

Info: www.bbbswnc.org or 253-1470.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks people to mentor one hour a week in schools and after-school sites.

Volunteers age 18 and older are also needed to share outings in the community twice a month with youth from single-parent homes.

Activities are free or lowcost. Info: www.bbbswnc. org or 253-1470. Information session on June 27 at noon at the United Way building, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213.

Buncombe County Jail • Volunteers are sought for a variety of programs with inmates from Buncombe County Jail. Must be 21 years or older. Info: 9899459.

Council on Aging • Volunteers are needed to drive seniors to doctor appointments as part of the Call A Ride program.

Volunteers use their own vehicles and mileage reimbursement is available.

Info: www.coabc.org or 277-8288.

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: www. handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project.

• SA (6/16), 10am-noon - Teacher's Pet: Volunteers will create supplemental educational materials to help elementary students improve reading skills. Make flashcards, games and more.

Instruction and materials provided.

• SA (6/9), 10am-1pm; TU (6/19), 4-6pm - FairTrade Stock-Up: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fairtrade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries.

• WE (6/20) - 6-8pm Cookie Night: Help bake cookies for hospice patients at CarePartners' John Keever

Solace Center. Supplies provided.

in the office and more. Sign up in person.

Hands On! This children's museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Info: www.handsonwnc.org or 697-8333.

• Hands On! seeks volunteers for reception assistance, program facilitation and daily operations.

Meals-On-Wheels Pet Food Assistance • Asheville Meals-On-Wheels Pet Food Assistance will accept pet food, kitty litter and pet supplies at Fairview Animal Hospital, 867 Charlotte Hwy #A. Home or business pick-up is available.

Info: 628-2275.

MotherLove Mentor • The YWCA MotherLove program seeks volunteers to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers. A commitment of eight hours per is month required. Info: 254-7206.

N.C. Stage Company Asheville's professional resident theater company, located at 15 Stage Lane.

Info: 239-0263 or www. ncstage.org.

• Through SA (6/30) - N.C. Stage Company seeks volunteers to usher, poster, assist

New Opportunities Thrift Store • The Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, seeks donations for the New Opportunities Thrift Store.

Volunteers also needed during store hours. Info: 692-0575.

RiverLink Events Info: www.riverlink.org or 252-8474.

• WE (6/13), 10am & 5pm - Volunteer information sessions will be held at the RiverLink office, 170 Lyman St. Info: volunteer@riverlink. org or 252-8474.

Youth for Understanding USA • Through FR (8/31) - Youth for Understanding USA seeks host families for its exchange programs through Aug. 31.

Info: www.yfuusa.org.

CALENDAR DEADLINE The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, one week prior to publication.

Questions? Call (828)2511333, ext. 365

Last Minute Tuscan Deal

Once in a lifetime Bucket List Opportunity!

Stay in luxurious accommodations at the Fine Arts League rates: made available to the public due to the school move to Downtown Asheville. We simply cannot be in two places at one time. Help us fill the weeks. $1800.00 per week for 2 people.* If you want a Renaissance Art History Tour we can arrange that as well for just a bit more. Itʼs last minute, but this deal is GREAT!! There wonʼt be another like it. Beginning June 2, 2012, Saturday to Saturday (choose your week), this trip includes 3 cooking classes.

Centered in the heart of Tuscany, you will be only 20 minutes from Cortona, Siena, and Montepulciano and only an hour out of Florence. All you need to do to act on this impluse is call 828-252-5050 or email us at kahn@fineartsleague.org. We will set you up and set you free to eat, drink, and be merry!

Continental breakfast included daily.Visit our Facebook page to link directly to the villa website for more information and see the accommodations. *Airfare not included.

The Fine Arts League 5-Week Summer Intensives July 9 – Aug. 10

We are pleased to introduce world renown Australian Sculptor Brett Garland, who joins us as visiting faculty for our 5-Week intensives. Angela Cunningham, visits us from Philadelphia teaching Cast Drawing and Portrait Drawing. Nick Raynolds, our newest faculty member from New York and now an Asheville citizen, is teaching Fundamental Drawing and Long Pose Figure Painting. John Mac Kah our own Ashevillian and renown local painter is teaching our Landscape Painting.

Enroll now: classes are limited to maintain the integrity of our program. Tuition $1800.00* Full-time, $1000.00* Part-time. Half-price for all public school teachers! *Airfare not included.

For more information or to register, contact: Sheri Kahn • 828-252-5050 • kahn@fineartsleague.org

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A central question for President Barack Obama’s health care reform law will be answered later this month. Namely, will the U.S. Supreme Court strike down the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional?

If “Obamacare” stands, North Carolina will have other unknowns to contend with.

Specifically, where will the state come up with the hundreds of millions of dollars necessary to expand Medicaid to cover those required under the new law?

These issues were among those discussed at a June 3 public forum at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Asheville that was sponsored by Elders United for a Just Society, a Buncombe County group focused on education and openminded dialogue about social policy issues.

Signed into law two years ago, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act attempts to make health care more accessible to Americans.

Census data show that about 1.6 million North Carolinians are uninsured — a situation that Dr. Craigan Gray, the director of North Carolina’s Medicaid Program, said comes at a hefty price.

“The uninsured are less likely to seek preventive care, and as a result, they end up sicker, come to the emergency room later and they enter into the stream of health care at a very expensive point in the health care continuum,” Gray told the crowd of about 100 seniors.

But the controversial health care reform law that aimed to curtail this problem faced immediate objection. A total of 26 states (though not North Carolina) are challenging its constitutionality.

Historically, the state-federal Medicaid program provides health care for the needy, aged, blind, disabled and low-income families with children. But the Affordable Care Act requires that, beginning in 2014, state Medicaid programs will be expanded to cover all individuals under 65 with incomes at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level.

An estimated 16 million people will gain coverage through the Medicaid expansion by the year 2019, according to a report from the Congressional Budget Office, a nonpartisan agency that analyzes budgetary and economic issues.

In North Carolina, more than 600,000 people may gain coverage, Gray said, adding: “That increases the program by about 50 percent, to almost 2 million people. So by 2019, of the 9 million people in our state, 2 million will be on Medicaid.”

The state generally pays about 35 percent of the Medicaid program, with the federal government footing the rest of the bill. Under the new

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show me the money: Dr. Craigan Gray, the state’s Medicaid director, questions how North Carolina will pay for adding 600,000 people to the program in the coming years. Photo by Caitlin Byrd law, the federal government will pay all of the costs for the new Medicaid enrollees for the first three years of the program. By 2019, the federal government will pay 90 percent of those costs.

“The total cost to the state will be $830 million in state funds only. The federal share will be more than $15 billion,” Gray said. He paused and asked the audience, “Where are we going to find $800 million or $850 million state dollars in a time of fiscal frugality like we have never seen in this state for the last 30 years?”

The health care industry must also respond.

As Mission Health CEO/President Ron Paulus told the audience, “In many ways, the drivers of reform are going to continue no matter what happens with the Supreme Court or anything else.”

Recalling his time as executive vice president for clinical operations at the Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, Paulus said part of reform concerns how patients receive care. Whether it was using online portals for appointments or using an interactive touchscreen questionnaire that showed how different choices lower risk for disease, Paulus said using these new systems changed patient outcomes for the better.

Paulus reported that no direct correlation exists between cost and quality of care, but a more efficient health care delivery system could

be a major step in helping patients get the most for their dollar.

At Geisinger Health System, Paulus helped create an accountable care organization (ACO for short), an organization of health care providers that provides coordinated care to Medicare beneficiaries, and which is held accountable for the cost and quality of that care. He told the audience he’s trying to find ways to translate some of those health care delivery systems used at Geisinger to Mission Health.

“The concept behind ACOs is that some group of people, whether it’s doctors, or hospitals and doctors, or insurance companies, is that somebody has to come together and take responsibility for achieving a better outcome at a lower rate of increasing cost,” he said. ACOs were included in health care reform, he said, and they will be expected to impact the way health care is delivered.

For now, the effects of the Affordable Care Act remain to be seen. “We’re one of 50 states struggling with this,” Gray said. “Some people would question the use of the word affordable at the beginning of this act, but nonetheless, it's here and it’s the law.” X Send your health-and-wellness news to Caitlin Byrd at cbyrd@mountainx.com or call 251-1333, ext. 140.

wellnesscalendar CALENDAR FOR JUNE 13 - 21, 2012

Wellness Acceptance & Boundaries: The Keys to Loving Someone Difficult (pd.) Do you care deeply for someone who is hard to love? Call M. Wheeler, Counselor, 90- minute session for $50. 828-215-6653.

Are You Trying To Force Yourself To Change? (pd.) Emotional Brain Training (EBT) is a structured program that addresses the Emotional Root Cause of using Food, Alcohol/Drugs, Overspending, Overworking to feel pleasure, numb out, and/or comfort and soothe ourselves. • Create a healthy lifestyle that promotes self compassion, brain health and grounded joy. Call 231-2107 or empowering.solutions@yahoo.com or visit website: www.ebt.org Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation ("TM") (pd.) It's not contemplation, focusing on your breath, watching thoughts or trying to be mindful. It's a completely different process with far-reaching, scientifically validated benefits: During TM you effortlessly transcend thought to experience restful alertness or pure consciousness—the source of thought—reducing stress and revitalizing mind, body and spirit. Free Introductory Class: Thursday, 6:30pm, 165 E. Chestnut • Topics: How meditation techniques differ • What health researchers say • (828) 254-4350. www.

MeditationAsheville.org Become a Certified Hypnotist! (pd.) 6/28-7/1 and 8/3-8/5 100 hr certification program thru the Guild of National Hypnotists at the Counseling Center, in Leicester. Instructor is Sarah Gewanter, MSW, LCSW, CH, CI Call 828-683-6900 or info@hypnowisdom.com www.hypnowisdom.com The REAL Center (pd.) Offers life-changing classes in Relationship & Intimacy skills, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Radical Honesty, and Somatic Awareness. Held in Asheville with Steve Torma, 828-254-5613, www.theREALcenter.org Arthritis Management Programs • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 2-3pm - A Tai Chi program for those with arthritis will be offered at Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. Free with regular admission. Info: recprograms@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 3-4pm; SATURDAYS, 10:30-11:30am - A walking program for those with arthritis will be offered at Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. Free with regular admission. Info: recprograms@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030.

• TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, 9am10am - An aquatic program for those with arthritis will be presented by the Arthritis Foundation at Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. Free with regular admission. Info: recprograms@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030.

Evening of Hope • WE (6/13), 7pm - Don Porter will tell his story of beating cancer without chemotherapy using everyday kitchen ingredients and diet. Q&A will follow. Held at Unity Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. By donation. Info: 891-8700.

Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall, Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600.

• TH (6/21), 12:30-1:30pm - "What Happened To The Food Pyramid?"

Happy Body Yoga Studio 1378 Hendersonville Road. Info: www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.

• WEDNESDAYS, 8:30am & FRIDAYS, 7:30pm - Orbit class, "Pilates on Wheels." $23.

• SU (6/17), 2:15-5:15pm. Embodied Anatomy class.

"Explore your own working anatomy to deepen work with clients." $35.

High Intensity Laser Therapy Demonstration • TH (6/21), 5:15-6pm - A demonstration of High Intensity Laser Therapy will be held at Fairview Chiropractic Center, 2 Fairview Hills Drive. Free. Info and registration: 628-7800.

Introduction to Aromatherapy • TH (6/14), 8pm - Discover how aromatherapy enhances health and wellbeing. Course will explore five popular essential oils and their uses for beauty, skin care, first aid and home and garden applications. Held on A-B Tech's Enka campus. $10. Info and registration: www.

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Restore Your Core • TH (6/14), 5:15-6pm - Learn five exercises to strengthen your core, flatten your stomach and prevent back problems. Taught by Dr. Edward Reilly at Fairview Chiropractic Center, 2 Fairview Hills Drive. Free. Info and reservations: 628-7800.

The Red Cross 100 Edgewood Road. Info: www.redcrosswnc.org or 258-3888. Appointment and ID required for blood drives.

• TH (6/14), 2pm-7pm; FR (6/15), 9:30am-1:30pm; & SA (6/16), 9am-1:30pm - World Blood Donor Day Celebration: Donors at the Asheville Donation Center, 100 Edgewood Road, will receive a $25 Restaurant.com gift card.

• TH (6/14), 10:30am-3pm - Blood drive: UNCA's Kimmel Arena. Info: 777-3364.

• TU (6/19), 11am-3pm - Blood drive: Flesher's Fairview Health Care, 3016 Cane Creek Road. Info: 628-2800. --2:30-7pm - Blood drive: Newfound Baptist Church, 2605 New Leicester Highway. Info: 683-3178.

• WE (6/20), 7am-11:30am - Blood drive: City of Asheville at the Public Works Building, 161 South Charlotte St. Info: 259-5932.

• TH (6/21), 7am-6pm - Blood drive: Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road. Info: 258-3888.

Yoga Basics • THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - A basic yoga class will be held at Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road. $12.

Info: www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors • THURSDAYS, 3:45pm - This class incorporates a series of poses to increase flexibility, bring healing energy to the areas that need it most, calm the nervous system and relax the mind and body. Presented

by Saraswati at the Asheville Yoga Center's Donation Studio, 239 S. Liberty St. Pay what you will. Info: www. youryoga.com.

Yoga for Women's Health • TUESDAYS, noon - This integrative yoga class incorporates Chinese medicine for overall health, with a focus on balancing hormones for women of all ages. Presented

by Saraswati at the Asheville Yoga Center's Donation Studio, 239 S. Liberty St. Pay what you will. Info: www. youryoga.com.

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(828) 367-7372 • www.integrativeasheville.com Don’t miss the experience of a unique outdoor familystyle fun while you’re in Western North Carolina… enjoy quiet water canoeing, kayaing and tubing in the beautiful mountains near Brevard, NC. The French Broad River offers the ideal place to experience nature up close.

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Support Groups Adult ADHD Group • 3rd MONDAYS, 7pm - Meet other local adults dealing with ADD/ADHD at this monthly support group.

Registration required. Info, RSVP and location: 681-7100 or www.adhdasheville.com.

Adult Children Of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families ACOA is an anonymous 12-step, "Twelve Tradition" program for women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Info: www.adultchildren. org.

CANOEiNg & KAYAKiNg EASTATOE TUbE ADVENTURE Choose from 3, 4 & 7 hour self-guided canoeing and kayaking trips on the French Broad River.

Cool off on a hot summer day… mountain style! Kids of all ages enjoy this 2-3 hour tubing ride.

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wellnesscontinued • FRIDAYS, 7pm - "Inner Child" study group, Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: 989-8075.

• SATURDAYS, 9:45am - “There is a Solution,” Unity Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. Info: 749-9537.

• SUNDAYS, 3pm - "Living in the Solution," The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St. Open big book study. Info: 989-8075.

• SUNDAYS, 2pm - "Inner Child" study group, 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton. Info: 648-2924.

• MONDAYS, 7pm - "Generations," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 474-5120.

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: www.wnc-alanon.org or 800-2861326.

• WEDNESDAYS, 5:45pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. at Gracelyn Road.

• WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am - "Daytime Serenity," Pardee Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. --- 7pm - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. --- 8pm - "Listen and Learn," St. John's Episcopal Church, 339 S. Main St., Marion.

• THURSDAYS, 6pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3020 Sweeten Creek Road.

• THURSDAYS, 7pm - "Parents of Children with Alcoholism," West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road. --- 7pm - Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway at North Highland Lake Road, Flat Rock. --- 8pm - Fletcher United Methodist Church, 50 Library St., Fletcher.

• FRIDAYS, 12:30pm - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street.

--- 5:30pm - "Family Matters," First United Church, 66 Harrison Ave., Franklin. --- 8pm - "Lambda" open/ LGBT meeting. Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St. Info: 670-6277.

• SATURDAYS, 10am - "One Day at a Time," First Baptist Church, Buncombe and 5th Avenues, Hendersonville. --- 10am - "Grace Fireside," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 10am -

"Saturday Serenity," St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte Street at Macon Avenue. --- noon - "Courage to Change," Bess Sprinkle Memorial Library, Weaverville.

• MONDAYS, noon - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street. --6pm - "Attitude of Gratitude," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 7pm - First Christian Church, 201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain. A beginner's meeting will proceed general meeting from 6:156:45pm on the 1st Monday of the month. --- 7:30pm - First United Methodist Church, Jackson and Church Streets, Sylva. --- 8pm - "Discovery," Ledger Baptist Church, U.S. 226 near Bakersville. --- 8pm - Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway at North Highland Lake Road.

• TUESDAYS, 4pm - Grace Church, 242 Highway 107 N., Cashiers. --- 5:30pm - "Steps to Recovery," Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road.

--- 7pm - "One Day at a Time," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. --- 8pm - Transylvania men's meeting, Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St. Asperger Adults United • An Asperger Adults United meet-up will be held every other Saturday, starting May 26. Free. Info and location: www.meetup.com/AspergersAdultsunited or 319-1017.

Brainstormers • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - Join this survivor-led support group for brain injury/concussion sufferers and their allies. Meetings consist of sharing, listening and reflection. Held at Trinity UM Church, 587 Haywood Road. Info: 254-0507 or puffer61@gmail.com.

Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support Group • 3rd MONDAYS, 5-6:30pm - Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support (CAPES) will meet at the St. Joseph's Campus of Mission Hospital, Loretta Hall, 428 Biltmore Ave. Info: 277-8288.

Chronic Pain Support Group • SUNDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm - Open to those with chronic pain, friends and family. Held at Unity Church of Asheville, 130 Shelburne Road. Donations accepted.

Info: (770) 846-0651.

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Throughout the summer and into early fall, Ingles will be showcasing some of our local farmers and vendors at “Taste of Local” events.

These events afford our customers an opportunity to meet some of the many local people who supply Ingles and sample products like muffins made with local organic sweet potatoes, local breads, local trout, local bison and more!

Taste of Local, Waynesville Thursday, June 14, 3:30-6pm.

New Sprout Organic Farms of Asheville Supplies all 203 Ingles stores with a variety of locally grown, organic produce like sweet potates, cilantro and kale. Look for their distinctive orange tag.

Zuma Cookies of Marshall Delicious chocolate cookies in our bakery and frozen section.

Slawsa of Chattanooga, TN Gourmet topping for everything from burgers to tacos.

Sunny Creek Farm of Tryon Supplies Ingles with sprouts.

Roots Hummus of Asheville Look for their seven flavors of hummus in the Deli department of your Ingles.

Annie’s Breads of Asheville Delivering fresh breads to over 30 Ingles stores.

Sunburst Trout of Canton You can find their fresh trout and trout products in four of our stores.

Taste of Local, Greenville, SC (Cherrydale Shopping Ctr) Friday, June 15, 4-6pm Beechwood Farms of Travelers Rest, SC They supply Ingles with items like beans and tomatoes.

Chappell Family Farms of Kline, SC They’ve grown peaches for Ingles for 15 years.

Sunny Creek Farms of Tryon

New Sprout Organic Farms of Asheville Slawsa of Chattanooga, TN

Leah McGrath, RD, LDN Corporate Dietitian, Ingles Markets

Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InglesDietitian Work Phone: 800-334-4936

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wellnesscontinued A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 367-0157.

• SATURDAYS, 11am - First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 779-2317 or 299-1666.

CONNECTIONS Group • Learn to strengthen relationships, enrich your life, improve self-awareness and build internal resilience during this 12-week course led by licensed professional counselors. Based on the work of Brene Brown, Ph.D. Accepting new members through July 2. Info and registration: www.manifestcounseling.com or 258-5204.

Eating Disorder Family Support Group • 3rd SATURDAYS, 10-11:30am - A support group for family members and friends of individuals struggling with eating disorders. Held at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Meetings focus on positive peer support and education. Led by licensed professionals. Free. Info: 337-4685 or www.thecenternc.org.

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

Info: www.thecenternc.org or 337-4685.

Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall, Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600.

• WEDNESDAYS, noon-1:30pm & 5:30-7pm - Vet Center Out Station, a support group for veterans.

Registration required before attending first meeting. Info: 271-2711.

• MONDAYS, 2-3pm - "It Works," a 12-step program for individuals struggling to overcome food addiction.

Registration not required. Info: 489-7259.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous • THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road. Info: 989-3227.

Hope After Loss Hope After Loss offers grief education, support groups and individual counseling to those experiencing bereavement in Buncombe, Henderson and Macon Counties.

Call for info, dates and locations. Info: 692-6178.

• TH (6/21), 5:30-6:30pm - Spring Celebration of Life Memorial Services will honor those who's loved ones died between Sept. 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Held at First Presbyterian Church, 471 Main St., Highlands.

Free.

Marshall Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting • FRIDAYS, 7pm - AA meeting at Marshall Presbyterian Church, 165 South Main St. Info: www.ashevilleaa.org.

MemoryCaregivers Network Support for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer's. Info: 645-9189 or 230-4143.

• WEEKLY - MemoryCaregivers Network support groups are free and open to anyone caring for a person with memory loss. Groups meet at a variety of locations and times. Info: 230-4143 or network@memorycare. org.

• 3rd TUESDAYS, 1-3pm - New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Road.

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wellnesscontinued • 3rd THURSDAYS, 6-8pm - CarePartners, 68 Sweeten Creek Road. Multiple Sclerosis caregivers only (no spouses). Info: 684-2453.

NAMI Support Groups The National Alliance on Mental Illness supports recovery for people living with mental illness and their families. All groups meet at 356 Biltmore Ave., #207/315. Free. Info: www.namiwnc.org or 5057353.

• 1st SATURDAYS, 10am & 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - CONNECTION support group for those with a diagnosis and family/caregiver support group. Meetings held separately.

• 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 11am - CONNECTION support group for those with a diagnosis.

Our Circle Ally • TU (6/19), 6pm - Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry's Our Circle Ally, a program to help families break the cycle of poverty, will hold an information meeting at 207 Coxe Ave. Info: sara. varnado@abccm.org or 259-5310.

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To celebrate, we offer a sneak peek of the guide — a list of local eateries that have taken the local food scene by storm, and turned heads in the national media, too.

Whether it’s the rising popularity of Southern food, the big-name breweries moving into town or the fact that we’re just that good, Asheville’s bars and eateries are making big news these days. In fact, Trip Advisor named us one of the top 10 food and wine destinations in the U.S., which means we’re hobnobbing with culinary elites like San Francisco, New York City and New Orleans. Read on to get a taste of everything Asheville’s dining scene has to offer.

THIRSTY MONK The February/March 2012 issue of Garden & Gun magazine posits that the South is full of “perfect” watering holes. The perfect bar, says writer Guy Martin, is one that “dove through the low end with such force and velocity that it punched through the bottom and came out the top.” If we are to take that literally, then Thirsty Monk, which the magazine named in 2011 as one of its “Top 50 Bars in the Southern U.S.,”certainly fits the bill (it’s also received high marks from Rate Beer, Paste and Draft magazines). Established in 2008 in the comfortably cool and dark basement of a Patton Avenue building, the pub originally focused on complex and heady — and often quite strong — Belgian beers. As the brew scene evolved in Asheville, so too did the Monk, expanding upward and out of the basement into the airier floor above while delving into the arena of American beers (it was only a matter of time, right?), and adding a second location in south Asheville. Thirsty Monk now boasts more than 62 rotating draft lines and tapped nearly 1,100 distinct craft beers in 2011. 92 Patton Ave. 2525470, and 20 Gala Drive 505-4564 monkpub.com

THE ADMIRAL "What are truffles, steak tartare and imported oysters doing in a cinderblock dive bar amid the cool haunts of West Asheville?" asks the New York Times in 2010’s “36 Hours in

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Asheville, N.C.” We bet more than a few tourists have had the same question. There's nothing showy about the exterior of The Admiral in West Asheville. But, as many locals know, you can't judge a diner by its awning — and the national magazines noticed. Among the publications to mention this tiny modern-American restaurant with the dive-bar clothing (besides the New York Times) are GQ magazine and Bon Appetit. In Garden & Gun, contributing editor John T. Edge wrote in the June 2012 issue that, “part blue collar, part white tablecloth, the Admiral is in a class of its own.” It's certainly the juxtaposition of the high-caliber dining in the charmingly unpretentious environs that draws them in. It's the food, however, that has the editors making sure to devote the space.

Should you decide to go, do what all the magazines say — call ahead (far ahead) for reservations (Edge writes that he’s already plotting a return trip). 400 Haywood Road. 252-2541 theadmiralnc.com

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ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK That same Garden & Gun article mentioned Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, a darling of the adventurous-eating set since it was located in an unassuming (read “mighty ugly”) squat blue shack on the side of Highway 25. Back then, owner Rocky Lindsley served mercilessly hot chicken (although plain chicken could be had for the faint of constitution) from behind a counter where he toiled alone below the flicker of an old-school TV, endlessly looping livemusic videos. Lindsley, a musician himself, fell in love with Prince’s Hot Chicken in Nashville while touring, perfecting his own version of the face-burning goods in Asheville upon his return. That shack closed, reopening a year later in response to overwhelming demand in a more polished atmosphere on the west side.

The bird remains authentic, however, with the “Mount Saint Hell No” variety bringing grown men to tears (no really — we’ve seen it). The sides have improved too, as Edge notes, with corn pudding, real-deal mac and cheese and other Southern accoutrements replacing the Sam’s Club slaw of yesteryear. 1455 Patton Ave. 575-2260 rockyshotchickenshack.com

FIRESTORM CAFÉ This entirely vegan cafe and bookstore was named one of the “10 Coolest Independent Coffeeshops across the U.S.” by the restaurantrating system Zagat in 2012. Does that make Firestorm less cool for being popular? We don't think so (or at least don't care). This workerowned hideaway offers a number of seriously cheap eats, like a hummus bagel sandwich for around $4. What's more, the menu claims that the sandwiches are not only "awesome," but prepared by highly trained “kitchen ninjas.”

Not enough for you? Consider the selection of independent and underground books or the fact that, once workers are paid, the café “reinvests 100 percent of its earnings” in the community, according to its website. 48 Commerce St. 255-8115 firestormcafe.com

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What’s not to like? Beer and a cone of truffled frites at the Thirsty Monk, one of the South’s best bars, says former Xpress writer Hanna Raskin (Garden & Gun).

WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP The spring 2012 issue of Bon Appetit magazine interviewed local artist Heather Knight to find out where Asheville locals flock for lunch and dinner. Knight, whose studio is located in the River Arts District, praised her neighbor, White Duck Taco Shop, for its fantastic and affordable tacos. We're partial to the Bangkok shrimp with its perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy.

The BBQ carnitas taco, complete with baked beans and slaw, is a riff on more traditional area cuisine (we mean before carnitas and sangria became part of the local lexicon). That sangria varies with the season, as do the sides, which offer a departure from the standard taco-joint fare. Instead of glommed-on refried beans and iceberg lettuce, expect fresh-herbed watermel-

on, kimchi (yep) and bracing gazpacho. 1 Roberts St. 258-1660 whiteducktacoshop.com

THE MARKET PLACE Chef William Dissen is all over the news these days. Dissen was one of six “green” chefs selected nationwide by Fortune magazine for the Brainstorm Green Conference in California. The five other chefs hailed from larger cities — Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago among them — in another major coup for the Asheville dining scene. Why was Dissen selected? It may be because Mother Earth Network named him one of “40 Chefs Under 40,” or that Monterey Bay Aquarium counts him among the nation’s Seafood Watch

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Ambassadors. We suppose there’s an outside chance that it has something to do with the Toronto Star mentioning that The Market Place was a favorite dining spot for the actors in the movie The Hunger Games. Whatever the case, the restaurant’s modern-yet-comfortable seasonal cuisine is a draw for locals too, not just the movie stars. 20 Wall St. 252-4162 marketplace-restaurant.com

PLANT We knew we had a good thing on our hands when the talented Jason Sellers, the vegan chef who somehow improved on an already good thing as a chef at The Laughing Seed, opened his own restaurant (along with Alan Berger and Leslie Armstrong). There, he took vegan food in Asheville to the next level with dishes like seasonal risottos and coconut-milk ice creams — even a housemade vegan cheese plate. Now, that’s all well and good, but consider this: Southern Living, not necessarily a

go-to publication for the meat-free, has named Plant’s flame-grilled “Berger” (after the coowner) one of North Carolina’s 10 best — the only vegetarian sandwich to be featured in the June 2012 roundup. That means that the Berger, five ounces of plant-based goodness, topped with horseradish mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, peppadew relish and onion tumbleweed on an Annie’s ciabatta bun, is man enough to stretch the traditional definition of one of the most classic American dishes in existence. How’s that for special? 165 Merrimon Ave. 258-7500 plantisfood.com

CÚRATE BAR DE TAPAS The media couldn’t get enough of Katie Button when she opened Curaté tapas bar in 2011 with her mother, father and husband. Really, they all make compelling characters. Button’s stage at elBulli, Ferran Adria’s famous restaurant in Spain, was detailed in Lisa Abend’s book, The Sorcerer’s Apprentices. (Husband Felix Meana also turned up in the book; he worked as a chef de rang at elBulli before departing to help open the The Bazaar by José Andrès in Beverly Hills, Calif.) Since opening Cúrate, Button has been interviewed by the New York Times, considered for the James Beard Rising Star Chef Award and been nominated by Food & Wine magazine for a people’s choice award for young, up-andcoming chefs. Cúrate has impressed the locals, too. The relaxed-yet-refined restaurant offers classic Spanish tapas with the occasional modern twist, and service that is always on point.

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Changes on the horizon Duane Fernandes has returned to Horizons at the Grove Park Inn after departing to helm the food program of a South Carolina resort just four months ago.

Why the quick return? It’s as much about the new food-and-beverage program at the GPI than anything else, he says. (The Grove Park Inn, as you may already know, was purchased by KSL Capital Partners this spring.)

“There’s a lot in the works,” says Fernandes. “It’s very, very exciting.”

Fernandes attended Johnson & Wales University and graduated with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from the The Culinary Institute of America in Charleston, S.C. Fernandes worked at the Peninsula Grill in Charleston, Lemaire in Richmond, Va., and Thomas Keller’s revered restaurant, Per Se in New York. So, as you can imagine, the GPI shares in the excitement over his return.

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Next year, the Grove Park Inn will hit the century mark, having hosted an amazing array of notables such as Thomas Edison and a slew of presidents, including the current one (stroll the halls of the GPI to see historic letters, post cards and signed photos). Over the years, however, the place has become somewhat outdated (even as Horizons was freshening up the menu). “The way I see it, she’s getting the facelift she deserves,” Fernandes says.

The Grove Park Inn already feels better and morale is up among employees, says Fernandes. “Initially, everything was sort of shaken up a little bit ... but now that the dust is slightly settling, everyone here is really pumped.”

All employees, from the top to the bottom, had to reapply for their jobs. “I had to reapply as well,” says Fernandes. “I had to cook a six-course tasting menu.

I guess it went well,” he laughs.

Positive changes include a further movement toward Southern, locally sourced cuisine for the Blue Ridge Dining Room. The Sunset Terrace will still maintain its steakhouse feel, and is receiving a significant renovation in both the kitchen and dining room. Horizons is also up for a complete redesign, with the project headed by a designer who’s worked extensively with Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants — and Madonna, too.

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Horizons offers an ever-changing tasting menu for $75 (it featured a halfdozen courses including diver scallops with Maine lobster, shellfish emulsion and pea-shoot purée when Xpress visited). While that may be too much dough for everyday dining (for the non-ballers among us, at least), it’s a great special-occasion value. “It’s a good price point,” Fernandes acknowledges.

“Over half of the guests are ordering the tasting menu now, which is great,” he says.

The menu also includes a number of small plates, ranging in cost from $11$26, the most expensive features foie gras served two ways — grilled and as a crème brûlée — with a black pepper-thyme cookie and apricot jam. Entrees start at $20, or diners can really blow it out on a filet of kobe beef for $91. Oh, and locals get 20 percent off on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday).

And the visiting chefs dinners, as in those that brought to Asheville culinary heavy hitters like Sean Brock of Husk, are coming back. The dinners will feature some high-profile celebrity chefs, Fernades says, although no one is confirmed (and the names that we’re likely to see are hush-hush — for now).

Resort-wide, the beverage program is improving too, says Fernades, nothing that a “master mixologist” will train the staff for a week or two.

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Hey pig! At Battle Food Truck, D.O.G., artist Tommy Lee’s pet pig, was caught getting into the beer — a variety called Blind Pig Porter, at that.

D.O.G. is just fine, having slept it off in the grass shortly thereafter.

Photo via Blind Pig and Asheville Beer Week Blind Pig Supper Club’s Battle Food Truck, part of Asheville Beer Week, was a great success. About 200 people enjoyed five different dishes from five different food trucks, with each diner voting on his or her favorite.

The Tin Can Pizzeria‘s “Fuzzy Pig” pizza, with bacon and peaches, was excellent. The Tin Can Pizzeria can be found down in the RAD next to the Pink Dog building, Monday through Saturday, for lunch.

Also, the Lowdown food truck brought it with pork belly over a pimento cheese-grit cake and curly fries with mushroom ketchup, fried kale, mustardseed caviar and a rhubarb barbecue sauce, all with mostly local ingredients.

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Pho Ya Belly and Flying Falafel Brothers also had strong showings — visit their respective Facebook pages for details.

The winning dish belonged to Marni Graves (from Our Taco Truck), who took it to the street with a puffy taco filled with housemade Hickory Nut Gappork chorizo and fresh, local veggies (including radishes), served with elote, a Mexican street-style corn on the cob. Graves won $500 for her efforts. The winning dish will be featured on the truck’s menu — check the Facebook page for location and details.

The Cooking Channel’s Road Trip with G. Garvin recently visited Asheville where they went behind the scenes at Cucina 24, also stopping by the Chop Shop Butchery, Blue Water Seafood, a local farmers market and Green Man brewery. The show debuts on the Cooking Channel on Tuesday, June 26, at 9 p.m.

The Blackbird Restaurant is opening a location in downtown Asheville, says owner Roz Taubman in an email to Xpress. The restaurant will open in the new Aloft hotel at 51 Biltmore Ave. That’s two new restaurants opening (read on for more) almost directly across from each other on Biltmore. Taubman promises to keep us updated. For more about the Blackbird, visit theblackbirdrestaurant.com.

Champa Sushi and Thai, located at 3 Biltmore Ave., will close for much of the month of June for renovations, reopening with a new interior and menu. champaasheville.com.

Speaking of closings, Harris Teeter on Hendersonville Road will close on Sunday, June 17. A Lowes Food grocery store will open a couple of weeks later.

Until Harris Teeter closes, it’s offering discounts on various food items, all the way up to half-off for frozen foods — but keep in mind that at press time, Xpress observed that the shelves had already been picked somewhat clean.

Harris Teeter is located at 378 Hendersonville Road.

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Dynamic duo: Westmoreland and Scully in front of their soon-to-be new restaurant at 48 Biltmore Ave. Photo by Max Cooper

Corner Kitchen owners dust off a new Chestnut Kevin Westmoreland and Joe Scully, owners of the Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village, are opening a new restaurant, Chestnut, located in the former Ed Boudreaux’s at 48 Biltmore Ave. The business partners hope to have the new restaurant up and running by late summer. The fare will include affordable, eclectic American food, including seafood and a full bar.

Corner Kitchen, they say, is humming along just fine; according to the numbers, the Biltmore Village eatery gets busier every year. And, even with Chestnut opening as early as this summer, Corner Kitchen shouldn’t be affected one bit, Scully says. Chef Joshua Weeks has stepped in more and more over the past few years. Now, he’s the executive chef, which gives Scully more time to focus on the Corner Kitchen’s ever-expanding catering load as well as Gianni Panini, a related kitchen that provides sandwiches to various businesses for resale, Tressa’s Jazz Club among them.

“Some people probably would have even tried to open another restaurant five or six years ago,” says Westmoreland. “I think we were just being conservative and wanting to make sure that we had the right people in here.”

The 48 Biltmore building is a great structure, but Scully and Westmoreland say it needs a bit of work to adapt to their vision. To that end, the two have moved the bar to the front of the building, to the right of the entrance. They’ll add some booths and a family-style table and a dining bar that looks onto the street. The heart-of-pine floor will be refinished and the palette will be earthy and warm. “We want it to be brighter but feel warmer,” says Westmoreland.

They’ll also operate their catering business on the lower level of the building, where Highland Brewing was once located. “It has storage galore, which we’ve never had before,” Westmoreland says.

Matt Tracy from Bluffton, S.C., has been hired on to serve as the chef. Tracy graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 1992 and has most recently worked as the executive chef of the Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton. He was the executive chef for the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida and the Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., worked at the American Club in Singapore and the Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta.

True menu development will begin when Tracy arrives in Asheville; until then, Scully and Westmoreland are still fleshing out the concept. They’ll likely offer a selection of “medium” plates — completely composed small meals with 1- to 3-ounce portions of meat with starch and vegetable accompaniments — to keep the cost down, they say, not to ride on the tapas trend.

They’ll have a heavy focus on seafood, and they’ll keep things seasonal and local, “but we’re not going to make a big deal out of it,” says Scully. “It will be sensible; it won’t be frivolous. It will probably feel more urban chic than the Corner Kitchen. The idea is for you to go in, have a salad, have an appetizer and have it be less than $20.” There will also be seven or eight larger entrees, “because some folks like that,” Scully says.

With Wicked Weed Brewing going in farther down Biltmore and the Aloft hotel nearing completion across the street (along with the always-buzzing Orange Peel), the two expect to see the borders of what is considered the center of downtown activity stretching outward.

“What it will do is shift the focus of prospective guests that will be in that area,” Scully says. “Right now, it’s not the most popular area of town comparatively. I would say the most popular walking area of downtown is Lexington Avenue and College Street as it goes over by Tupelo [Honey Café].”

So, why the name Chestnut? “Chestnut feels warm and inviting to us — and simple,” says Westmoreland.

“But it has many meanings,” Scully adds. “Chestnut is a food source. You can make flour out of chestnuts. You can, of course, roast them over an open fire. You have a beautiful, endangered species in the chestnut tree — which is truly coming back now, it’s really amazing. The American Chestnut Foundation is also located here in Asheville, even though we didn’t know that. We also wanted it to look like a place you’ve been going for years. And, when you tell an old story over and over again, it’s, ‘oh that old chestnut.’”

Westmoreland and Scully hope to open more restaurants in the future focusing on what the different areas of Asheville seem to be lacking. Chestnut, for example, fills a niche on Biltmore Avenue, they say.

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Brothers Walt and Luke Dickinson and partner Ryan Guthy want to use a whole lot of this wicked weed to brew their beers. On May 31 at Wedge Brewing, the business partners revealed the name of the heretofore mystery brewery to a large and enthusiastic crowd of beer lovers. I was lucky enough to talk to them beforehand and tour the amazing old building at 91 Biltmore Ave. (former site of Asheville Hardware, which is now on Buxton Avenue).

The owners hope to have Wicked Weed Brewing open for business later this year. With support from local entrepreneurs Denise and Rick Guthy (Ryan's parents), the Dickinsons and Guthys will splash out a 15-barrel brewhouse with a bar in the basement and another bar and restaurant upstairs. A portion of the parking lot (next to the Orange Peel, in the front of the building) will be turned into patio seating.

"We believe in Luke's beer,” says Denise. Her husband, Rick, is a chief operating officer of multinational infomercial company Guthy-Renker.

Wicked Weed will be a pretty big brewhouse in the scheme of Asheville beer. They plan a 15-barrel system, five 15-barrel fermenters, a 30-barrel fermenter, three brites and 10 serving tanks (that’s big compared to most of our current local breweries — not when compared to the big boys and girls from Colorado and California who are opening facilities

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in the region). Equipment is on the way. The brothers also have purchased an open fermenter to make some big Belgian beers (I know of several brewers who are having tank envy as they read this).

“We want to focus on hoppy, West Coaststyle beers and big Belgians, with some traditional English-style ales and lagers as well,” says Walt Dickinson, 30, currently CEO of Higher Grounds Rainwater Solutions of Asheville.

Both Dickinsons are home brewers, but Luke, 27, will spend most of his time in the brewery, while Ryan will oversee restaurant operations, and Walt will serve as general management. In the most "awwww" moment of the interview, Walt told me he gave his brother a home-brewing kit for his 21st birthday — and Luke's been brewing like crazy ever since.

Luke currently tends bar in Delaware and works part time as a tour guide at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Del. He plans to move back to Asheville in September (the brothers both moved to Asheville with their family in the early '90s and attended T.C. Roberson High).

While Luke says he’s obsessed with brewing, he has little commercial brewing experience (though

he brewed his first commercial beer with brewer icon Sam Calgione). The brothers will hire another brewer to help out.

Initially, they’ll only sell their beers in house, and though the brewhouse will have a 5,000-barrel capacity, Walt says they certainly won’t be putting out that much beer in year one.

“First, we want to make sure we’re making the best beer we can, then we’ll see if we want to sell our beer around town or elsewhere,” he says.

Wnc’s nexT breWery We’ve known for a while now that Waynesville watering hole Tipping Point Tavern planned to join the region’s brew-vival. And it’s true. Any day now, brewer Scott Peterson will start serving brews from a three-barrel system at the tavern. Peterson has a great pedigree, having brewed at Wyncoop Brewing and Ska Brewing previously (both in Colorado). Initially, the beers will only be available at the tavern, says owner Jon Bowman, and he notes that Peterson likely will brew twice a day just to keep customers at the year-and-a-half-old brewpub happy.

AVL Beer Week/ Beer City Fest My liver did survive the first ever Asheville Beer Week, but I must say, it’s kind of depressing to only have two beer events on my calendar this week, instead of 60.

Despite a tiny bit of beer drama here and there, our 11-day festival celebrating the world’s favorite alcoholic beverage went swimmingly. (I define “beer drama” as anything that can happen when two or more beer industry folks are in the same room at the same time selling different beers.)

I was incredibly excited to get to meet and lift a pint or two with several brewers and brewery folks who came here specifically for Asheville Beer Week: Greg Engert, beer director for Churchkey in D.C., Scott Jennings and Brian Grossman of Sierra Nevada, Vinnie Cilurzo, brewer/owner of Russian River Brewing and a whole team from New Belgium, including Grady Hull, assistant brewer. And that’s just to name a few of the fun beer geeks I got to chat with. All three of the breweries that are opening second facilities in WNC — Sierra, New Belgium and Oskar Blues — showed up and were shown some Southern hospitality (Matty Guillard of New Belgium told me so).

Just a word about Grossman and Jennings, who soon will be Western North Carolina’s own beer celebs: Grossman will be managing Sierra Nevada’s new brewery in Mills River, and Jennings will be head brewer there. While we won’t see any beer from the facility until probably early 2014, Jennings and family will most likely move to the area next fall. Jennings has been in charge of Sierra’s 10-barrel pilot system, so he’s been producing lots of small batch experimental brews. Hope he’s still able to do so when he's down the road.

Also, a huge shout-out all who organized Beer City Fest, especially grand festival master, Jimi Rentz. The third Beer City Fest was the best yet. A sold out crowd of more than 2,200 soaked up the sun and the suds while cheering Asheville’s fourth Beer City, USA, win. Thirty-two breweries poured tastes. Represented were all of the Asheville-area breweries, plus a number of standouts from elsewhere, including Surly Brewing of Minnesota, whose beers currently aren’t distributed here. It’s been a heckuva beer year for this region, for sure.

Finally, thanks to the Asheville Beer Week organizing committee for doing a stupendous job (myself included), to Honey Badger head Mike Rangel of Asheville Brewing Company for herding drunk cats for several months, and to Win Bassett, executive director of the N.C. Brewers Guild, for spending 10 days in town tweeting his thumbs off. Also, big congrats to Our Taco Truck for winning the first Battle Food Truck. If you haven’t tasted Pisgah Brewing's Blind Pig Coconut Porter, hunt it down and imbibe. Speaking of coconut porter, another congrats goes out to home brewer Alex Zdanovich. I was honored to again judge the amazing Just Economics of WNC Home Brew It Fest, and I chose Zdanovich's Chocolate Coconut Coffee Stout as the Brewgasm winner.

This beer also won The People's Choice Award.

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ROAD TRIP MUMFORD & SONS’ GENTLEMEN OF THE ROAD TOUR STOPS OVER IN BRISTOL, TENN.

BY ALLI MARSHALL Marcus Mumford is animated, affable and downright jovial on the phone — a far cry from the snarl and ire of such Mumford & Sons hits as “Roll Away Your Stone” and “Little Lion Man.” The lead singer and songwriter escaped the heat of the recording studio (the band is at work on a sophomore full-length which I’ve been directed not to ask about, though it’s obvious that Mumford is excited about the project) to speak to Xpress from the air conditioning of his car.

It’s likely, considering how much time the U.K.based band spends on the road, that Mumford feels most at home with wheels beneath him.

“We’ve spent as much of the time, as a band, away from home as at home. We’ve toured very hard in this first five years,” he says. It’s been a struggle to learn to balance touring (which he loves) with having a personal life and “time to write music and record music.” Then again, the group has gone far on its full-length debut, Sigh No More, which was released in 2010 in the U.S. Evidence of Mumford & Sons’ success was a 2011 European Border Breakers Award for artists reaching audiences outside of their home country. Mumford says it wasn’t a goal to build an international fan base, but “it was important to us to recognize it when it was there” by going to the places that support them.

New Zealand tops that list, but first there’s the Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers, a series of shows, according to GentlemenOfTheRoad.com, “at handpicked locations around the world. Each Stopover is a day-long event, celebrating the music, food and people of the places we're visiting.” Earlier dates were in the U.K. and Ireland, followed this August by four U.S. dates including Bristol, Tenn.

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So, why Bristol? “We thought it was just f--king awesome that it was a town that was in two states,” says Mumford. Bristol (population about 27,000), straddles the Tennessee and Virginia border, making it a twin city.

And, for Mumford & Sons, the fact that Bristol birthed country music (showcasing the likes of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family; so recognized by Congress in ’98) “certainly is an appealing factor,” says Mumford. For the Stopovers, the band took inspiration from traveling Victorian circuses and American Wild West shows — the later in line with the band’s rootsy, folky string instrument sound.

Mumford was born in California and has dual citizenship (though his accent is all Brit), but attributes the band’s Americana influence to banjo and Dobro player Winston Marshall, who “doesn’t have dual citizenship and he was the one who introduced the other guys to bluegrass.”

Somewhat ironically, “We spent most of our first album denying the fact that we’re part of some New Yorky-ish folk scene in London,” says Mumford.

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The road less traveled: Mumford & Sons’ Gentlemen of the Road Stopover Tour brings them to towns often passed over by big concerts. Bristol, Tenn. made the list. Photo by Kyle Dean Reinford One piece of Americana that the band has adopted from touring is an appreciation for smaller towns — like Bristol, which “we’d heard was a really fun place to go,” says Mumford. During Mumford & Son’s last American tour, they made the drive to the Virginia/Tennessee border city, where they were encouraged by locals and festival promoters.

“It’s a town that a lot of bands don’t pass through,” says Mumford. But, “we have learned in America, more so than in the U.K., people are willing to travel to get to a show.” That, and the band likes touring in different ways. They were inspired by the hard-to-get-to Telluride Bluegrass Festival, which rewards those who make the trek with “a wonderful local community,” says Mumford.

The Bristol show (like the other Stopover concerts) includes a mini-festival lineup consisting

of a mix of U.K. and American bands. Dawes (Americana from L.A.), JEFF The Brotherhood (rock duo from Nashville), The Very Best (global pop from Malawi and London), Apache Relay (Americana from Nashville), Simone Felice (singersongwriter from New York), Justin Townes Earl (Americana from Nashville) and Haim (nu-folk sister trio from L.A.) are on the Bristol bill, with local entertainment to be added.

“What we really want to do is, in the evenings, embrace local traditions,” says Mumford. How that will pan out is currently in the planning process, but Mumford waxes enthusiastic: “We want to embrace local business, local culture and local music — we’re very excited about that.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@mountainx.com.

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Black is the new black: Nashville-based garage-goth band The Black Belles say that being from Music City just makes sense. And their connection to fellow wearer-of-black Jack White hasn’t hurt, either. Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins style and their Wednesday Addams deadpan expressions appeal to the fashion savvy. Their raven locks and floppy hats are as bewitching (check the band’s Tumblr page: they inspire frenzies among teen-age British girls as their heavy, restless, smoke-and-voodoo brand of rock).

Rogers admits that everyone in the band (singer/guitarist Olivia Jean, keyboardist Tina NoGood and Shelby Lynne —not the Nashvillebased country singer — on drums) likes to shop for vintage clothes in the various cities they visit but “the apparel is more inspired by the music,” says Rogers.

Then again, “I definitely feel different when I put the hat on and have the makeup,” says Rogers. If she forgets her black lipstick, she feels odd. And, in the band’s newest video, “Wishing Well,” the bassist says that wearing brightlycolored clothes (she’s in a purple pleated number) created a marked difference in the creative process. That, and the video (unlike their others) wasn’t directed by White.

The members of the Black Belles met White

while working on a number of projects at his label, Third Man Records (including the Dead Weather video for “I Cut Like A Buffalo”). “We all kind of had mutual friends that we’d heard about each other through and we all kind of met — we looked alike and liked similar things, and we all played music,” says Rogers. “I think it was being at the right place at the right time.”

The Black Belles gelled with White and his visions, creating the band’s debut, self-titled album which was released last November (along with an exclusive glow-in-the-dark “Absinthe Vinyl,” naturally). Since then, White released his solo album, Blunderbuss and his own touring has taken him away from the producer role.

“We’re kind of impressed that he wanted to do [our first record],” says Rogers. It’s got to be an exciting (and somewhat daunting prospect) for an up-and-coming band to be taken under White’s wing. But he does have a history of working with women, from The White Stripes with ex-wife Meg (from whom, by marriage, White took his surname) and The Dead Weather (his collaboration with Alison

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Changing that, the Black Belles’ own Olivia Jean is doing a lot of session work for Third Man (including appearing on John C. Reilly’s Blue Series singles).

As for being an all-girl band on tour, Rogers says she likes the sisterhood element. In fact, the Black Belles is the second all-female band with which she’s played. And, as far as being a garage-goth group based in the country music capital, Rogers is just fine with that, too.

Nashville “makes sense to us since it’s music city,” she says. “We’re not like any of the other bands in Nashville, but they have so many recording studios and music is more like a career there.” There are grant programs and insurance for touring musicians — both boons for professional artists. And having all of the business end of the band taken care of leaves time for more creative endeavors, like hosting a video tour of favorite spots in Nashville (Grimey’s record store where they played their first show, Merchant’s restaurant where “supposedly a man hung himself”) and performing “What Cab I Do” during a Black Cab Session while in London. X

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Butoh is not a dance that strives to please.

It dives instead into deeper emotional waters, exploring feelings of anxiety, pain, rage and loss.

The beauty of Butoh is not that it’s necessarily lovely to watch, but that it resonates with complex human emotions — emotions that are not always shared openly.

Born in a time of great political and psychological strife (Japan after the World War II), Butoh is known to be disturbing and joyous, grotesque and haunting. And unlike other forms of dance, Butoh has no set vocabulary. “The movement is animalistic and primitive,” says Julie Becton Gillum, a dance teacher at Warren Wilson College and an organizer of this year’s Asheville Butoh Festival. “Butoh can range from meditative to frenzied; it’s idiosyncratic and very individual.”

AT THE ASHEVILLE BUTOH FESTIVAL WHEN AND WHERE: Opening night film screening on Wednesday, June 13, at Black Mountain College Museum, 6 p.m., $5.

B Butoh performances at the BeBe Theatre will be held Thursday, June 14 through Sunday June 17, 8 p.m., $15/$10 seniors & students in advance; $17/$12 at the door.

B Butoh workshops will be held Saturday, June 16 through Monday, June 18, at the BeBe Theatre.

B Street-side butoh performances are free and will begin at 6 p.m.: Excursus at Pack Place Park on Thursday, June 14; a solo by Gillum on Wall St. on Friday, June 15; a solo by Valeria Watson-Doost on Eagle and Market streets on Saturday, June 16; and a solo by Jenni Cockrell at Pritchard Park on Sunday, June 16.

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Detailed dancecraft: Nicole LeGette of Blushing Poppy Productions will present the “Taxonomy of Transformation” workshop. Photo by Colm McCarthy The upcoming Asheville Butoh Dance Festival, produced by Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and Legacy Butoh, offers a chance to see, experience and practice this remarkable, emotive form of dance. The festival, which begins on Wednesday, June 13 and continues through Monday, June, 18, is packed with Butoh-inspired events, including a film screening, live concerts at the BeBe Theatre, workshops and street performances.

The festival kicks off with a film screening

at the Black Mountain College Museum on Wednesday. The evening lineup includes: - A screening of Lake Eden, shot on the former Black Mountain College campus, by Megan Ransmeier and Lucas Baumann; - An excerpt from the 2011 Boulder Butoh Festival filmed by Peter Brezny; - A clip from the documentary, Oblivion, The Origins, Impact and Future of Butoh (a collaboration between Brezny and Gillum which is currently in production);

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Ankoku Butoh,” investigates the “the instrument of the body, its spirals, waves, folds and twists.”

Throughout the festival, Butoh will also be performed live on the streets of downtown Asheville. Street-side performances include Excursus by Anemone Dance Theatre and Legacy Butoh, and solos performances by Gillum, and dancers Valeria Watson-Doost and Jenni Cockrell.

Performer and dancer LeGette says this of her relationship with Butoh: “I consider myself a body theorist and practitioner whose concern is with the dilemma we encounter as beings possessing both spirit and body. I seek to illuminate a culture more responsive to body consciousness and use dance as the most direct means to confront this personal/social/political rebellion.”

Since Butoh is an emotional, internal art, it focuses on the body as it is, without imposing structure or form onto it. “In modern dance I always felt inadequate,” says Gillum. “I couldn’t get my leg high enough, I couldn’t balance long enough, I was fat; everything just squelched me.

With Butoh, I learned to love my body, for its strength, for its uniqueness. I learned to love my body and accept it on its terms.” Butoh, argues Gillum, is accessible to everyone. With a grin, she adds, “and the older you get, the better you get.”X

SUNDAY

- Rainer Doost’s film of the live performance Ghosts of the South; and - Ransmeier’s short-film titled Thrown Body.

This film screening offers a chance to see the many manifestations of Butoh on and off the stage.

The Asheville Butoh Festival then presents a four-night run of live performances at the BeBe Theatre, starting on Thursday, June 14. The concerts, featuring duets and solos by both visiting and local artists, explore themes of transformation, metamorphosis and the body. Chimera, one of the many pieces in the showcase, contemplates, “the hidden and shadow self; the dark parts of ourselves that we live with internally and don’t allow out to the world,” says Gillum, who choreographed the dance in collaboration with Sara Baird.

Those interested in learning the art of Butoh are invited to attend workshops by dancers Nicole LeGette, Monika Gross and Vanessa Skantze. The art of Butoh depends on a dancer’s ability to “internalize and express an inner landscape” of emotions, says Gillum, stressing that anyone can learn and benefit from Butoh.

LeGette’s workshop, “Taxonomy of Transformation,” as stated in press for the event, strives to “identify and investigate specific techniques that bring renewed attention to and encourage detailed crafting of the dance of transformation.” Gross’ workshop, “The Continuity of Becoming,” fuses Butoh with simple principles of the Alexander Technique to “widened [one’s] awareness of infinite Time and Space.” Skantze’s workshop, “Deep listening ...

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CREATIVE HOMECOMING MOTION DANCE+THEATRE IS MORE THAN TUTUS AND TIARAS

BY BETH BEASLEY Call it a creative homecoming, or a visit in dance. New York City-based choreographer Nick Kepley is returning to his native Asheville with his MOTION Dance+Theatre residency program for a third year.

Drawing on talent from major ballet companies across the country, the three-week creative collaboration will culminate in special, one-night only performances at the Tryon Fine Arts Center and the Diana Wortham Theatre on June 21 and June 23.

Kepley refers to MOTION more as a “choreographic laboratory” than a traditional concert performance company. Dialogue with audiences regarding dance is part of the mission of MOTION, with moderated discussions after each performance. Kepley's work explores whether “something commonly linked to beauty and purity” can also “give voice to complicated world issues,” he says.

This year, a special June 15 panel discussion is being added at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center. “I like to have it here in Asheville because it feels like a retreat for them,” Kepley says of his fellow resident choreographers and dancers. “It’s nice to be away from the big city as far as creating. There’s less pressure.”

A graduate of West Henderson High School, Kepley launched his dance company in 2010 in New York City. Growing up, he studied at the Fletcher School of Dance, at Balance Pointe with Sandra Miller and at Flat Rock Playhouse’s YouTheatre with Betsy Bisson.

In the “choreographic laboratory”: Dancers Adam Still and Christopher Charles McDaniel are part of MOTION, a dance and theater residency that encourages audience dialogue after performances. Photo courtesy Nick Kepley

At 26, Kepley already has a healthy roster of freelance choreographic projects and commissions. Most recently, he is assisting with the choreography for a new production of Cinderella that will open on Broadway this fall.

He has also worked professionally as a dancer with Ballet Austin and the Kansas City Ballet, and has appeared in more than 1,200 performances on Broadway as the statue Neleus in Mary Poppins.

Much of what he’s learning in that job is going directly into his work as a choreographic assistant for the upcoming Flat Rock Playhouse performance of Guys & Dolls.

GAINING MOMENTUM For the last three summers, Kepley has selected six dancers and two guest choreographers for MOTION, giving the ensemble three weeks of unrestricted time to create. This year's group includes dancers from Ballet Austin, Colorado Ballet, Kansas City Ballet and Nashville Ballet.

Gabrielle Lamb and Brian Carey Chung will join Kepley as choreographers for MOTION. Each will create an original 15-minute dance for the scheduled performances.

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Chung, founding artistic director and choreographer of Collective Body Dance Lab in New York, has created works for Cedar Lake II and Connecticut Ballet. Lamb, a New York-based dancer and choreographer, relishes the opportunity to spend time with a group of dancers she has never worked with before. “I find that, as a choreographer, one tends to fall into certain patterns, certain habitual choices of movement, musical styles,” she says. “I’m looking forward to keeping myself as open as possible. I really want to have the attitude of an explorer in uncharted territory.”

Direct collaboration with composers is a new aspect of this year's program. The Diana Wortham event includes a live performance of a newly commissioned score

by Bruce Tippette, a University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduate student. “It’s exciting to make a ballet to music that no one has ever heard or danced to,” Kepley says. “Live music adds so much to a dance performance.”

Prior to the June 21 and June 23 performances, the choreographers will discuss

their creative procesess with audiences. “A big goal with the program is to get people to think about dance as something they can grasp,” says Kepley. “I want to show that ballet in particular doesn’t have to be tutus and tiaras — it can be complex and thought-provoking.”

The spontaneity and risk involved in an accelerated rehearsal schedule challenges Lamb's creative habits. “I usually take a lot of time to prepare a piece, so I’m going to have to work on efficiency in a big way and find creative ways of achieving a high standard in less time,” she says.

Kepley acknowledges the program's brevity, and credits the pace for the urgency of the performances. “It’s more intensive than how they work during the year,” he says, adding that preparation for a new ballet is usually done in about six weeks.

PRODUCTIVE INTENSITY In the past, Kepley thrived on the intensity.

“With each dancer Nick was able to push, motivate and inspire them in such a way that we all danced with more power, more expansiveness, more purpose,” says Angelina Sansone, a member of the Kansas City Ballet who is in her third season with MOTION. “Each year he has brought in a variety of choreographers, and I have personally taken something away from each of them.”

MOTION EVENTS June 15, 7:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion with Nick Kepley, Brian Carey Chung and Bruce Tippette Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center $7 general admission, $5 for museum members and students w/ID blackmountaincollege.org 350-8484 June 21, 7 p.m.

June 23, 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center

Diana Wortham Theatre

$21/20 adult, $11/10 children

$22 general admission

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Sansone says she is happy to be returning to Asheville for the three-week intensive workshop, and is excited about dancing with her sister, Mollie, who is also performing this year with MOTION. Colorado Ballet’s Adam Still is looking forward to the collaboration with Kepley and the other choreographers and dancers, in his second year with MOTION. “It’s more contemporary than what I normally get to do,” says Still. “Input is considered because it’s a little more relaxed. It’s more open minded than working with a big classical ballet.”

While with Colorado Ballet, Still has danced as the Green Man in Lila York’s Celts

and the Prince in The Nutcracker, among other roles. “It makes you a better dancer seeing how other people move,” he says. “Any time you try new stuff you grow as an artist, as a dancer.”

Kepley agrees, saying that he thinks it’s exciting when dancers are willing to work with a choreographer and experiment.

“Working with Nick again is going to be a blast,” Still says. “It’s great that the project is growing.” X Beth Beasley is a Hendersonville-based freelance writer.

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Red June Local acoustic trio Red June (think old-time, bluegrass, roots rock and traditional country influences with three-part harmonies) has been making a name for itself, playing three days at this year’s MerleFest and opening for Steep Canyon Rangers last month. The band (Will Straughan, John Cloyd Miller and Natalya Weinstein) has also been hard at work on a sophomore album, Beauty Will Come. It was recorded and mixed at Hollow Reed Arts Studio late last year and officially released at the beginning of this month.

Red June performs a CD-release show at the Altamont Theatre on Friday, June 15. The Honey Dewdrops open the 8 p.m. concert. $12. myaltamont.com.

Photo by Kim LaViolette.

Dex Romweber Duo Born John Michael Dexter Romweber, under the sign of Gemini, the rockabilly-roots musician currently known as Dex got his start in Chapel Hill two-piece Flat Duo Jets. That band, and Romweber specifically, “was and is a huge influence on my music,” Jack White said in the 2006 documentary, Two Headed Cow. Still a fan of the guitar-drum two-piece, Romweber now fronts Dex Romweber Duo with sister Sara Romweber (of ‘80s-era post-punk band Let’s Active); the two released Is That You in the Blue? last summer.

(White’s Third Man Records label re-released The Flat Duo Jets’ 1991 LP, Go Go Harlem Baby last year, as well.)

The Romweber siblings play Jack of the Wood’s Garage Blaster (with The Mooddees, Pleasure Chest and Broken Lilacs) on Friday, June 15. 8 p.m., $8. jackofthewood.com. Photo by Meg Wachter.

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The Decent Lovers Not that many people are OK with a status of “decent “when it comes to romantic prowess. However, the claim that “Elijah Wyman is a Decent Lover” is proudly displayed on the Facebook page of Wyman’s indie-pop band, The Decent Lovers. Even better, the group (which sometimes includes Wyman’s BFF/collaborator Jason Rozen) has included a patriotic novelty condom with its handbills, promoting new album, Quit Trying (read a review at avl.mx/ gi) and subsequent LP release at The Grey Eagle. That celebration, slated for Saturday, June 16, includes Doc Aquatic and Alligator Indian. 9 p.m., $7 at the door. thegreyeagle.com.

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Local singer-songwriter Dan Lewis shares the bill (the two first met at former Asheville venue Caesar’s Parlor in the late ‘70s). 8 p.m., $12. whitehorseblackmountain.com.

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•Events must be submitted in written form by e-mail (clubland@mountainx.com), fax, snail mail or hand-delivered to the Clubland Editor Dane Smith at 2 Wall St., Room 209, Asheville, NC 28801. Events submitted to other staff members are not assured of inclusion in Clubland.

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Jack of Hearts Pub

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Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30pm

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Black Mountain Ale House

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Juan Benevidas Trio (Latin, flamenco guitar), 8-10pm ARCADE

Arcade Idol, 10pm Asheville Music Hall

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Front stage: Ryan Barrington Cox (indie, pop, rock), 7pm

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Retro night ('80s & '90s), 10pm Club Remix

Wicked Wednesdays (techno, drum 'n' bass), 10pm Dirty South Lounge

Ultra Rockin' Music Nerd Challenge (trivia), 9pm Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Dizzy Chicken (jazz)

Karaoke Barrow Family Night w/ Them Teasters, 64 Tuna, Zara Barrow & Unitard

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Max Melner Orchestra (jazz, funk), 10pm Wild Wing Cafe

Truth & Salvage Company (roots rock, Americana) w/ Patrick Sweany, 9pm

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Valorie Miller (Americana, folk), 7-9pm Olive or Twist

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Female Singer Spotlight

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Old-time jam, 7pm

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Former Champions w/ Makayan

Dawes (folk rock, country) w/ Sara Watkins, 9pm

Matt Walsh's Low Counts (blues, rockabilly), 6pm Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Jeff & Justin (acoustic)

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Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety), 7:30pm

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Alien Music Club (jazz jam)

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Heather Masterton Quartet (swing)

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Former Champions (electronic, jam) w/ Makayan, 10pm

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Southern Gospel Review, 10pm

Peter Rowan & the Mosier Brothers (bluegrass), 7pm

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Peggy Ratusz & the Swing Daddies

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Live music w/ Amelia Haircut

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Kevin Scanlon (bluegrass, folk)

Dirty South Lounge

Dirty Bingo, 9pm

Southern Appalachian Brewery

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

The Stipe Brothers, 6-8pm

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Creatures Cafe

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Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

Jay Brown (Americana, blues) 105.9 Guitar Bar

Ladies Open Mic Night w/ Andrea Lee Rockstar Thursdays (karaoke), 9pm The Lower Level

Anomaly w/ The Justin Heath Project (rock, jam, fusion), 9pm The Market Place

Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm

Drag show, midnight Utah Green and Friends My Heart Remains

Emerald Lounge

Live music, 8pm

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Kristin Diable & the City (Americana), 9pm

David Earl & the Plowshares (rock, soul, Americana)

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Vincenzo's Bistro

The Croon and Cadence Duo feat: Ginny McAfee, 7:30pm Westville Pub

The Voodoo Fix (rock), 9pm

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Finn Magill (jazz, swing) Get Down

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Calico Moon (Americana, country) Olive or Twist One Stop Deli & Bar

Free Dead Fridays feat: members of Phuncle Sam, 5-8pm

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Caleb Johnson Band (rock) Pisgah Brewing Company

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Athena's Club

Harrah's Cherokee

TallGary's Cantina

Wilhelm McCay (folk, indie, roots), 8pm Spurs

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Black Mountain Ale House

The John Douglas Company, 9pm

My Highway, 7-10pm DJ Moto, 10pm-2am

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Highland Brewing Company

Acoustic Swing

The Beat Kids, 6pm

Asheville Waits Band (Tom Waits tribute band), 9pm

Boiler Room

Jack of Hearts Pub

The Corner

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The Dugout

Sons of Ralph Trio (bluegrass), 9pm

Tues 6/19 : Whiskey Dick (Austin, TX)

Jay Brown (Americana, folk, acoustic)

Straightaway Cafe

Beyond the Fade w/ Steel Standing, Hot White Heat & Party or Die (hard rock), 9pm

Sun 6/17 : Whitehorse (Australia), North (AZ), SLAW, Young American Landscape

Root Bar No. 1

Hannah Flanagan's

Leigh Glass Band (classic rock), 9pm

Sat 6/16 : Krektones, The Dorchesters

WNC Highlands Celtic Festival, 7pm

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Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7:30-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Fri 6/15 : Temptations Wings, Through The Fallen, Carolina Chupacabra

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Edwin McCain (singer-songwriter, pop) w/ Erick Baker, 8pm

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Free Dead Friday (acoustic Dead covers), 5pm Nomadic w/ Agobi Project

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Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm The Business (Motown, funk, soul), 8-11pm

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SAtuRdAy cHicken & WAffleS Sunday Brunch

Jonnie Blackwell & Six Toed Possum Babies, 9pm

Pack's Tavern

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

The Market Place

Pisgah Brewing Company

Rendezvous Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Town Pump

Purple Onion Cafe

Scandals Nightclub

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues

Rendezvous Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Southern Appalachian Brewery

Scandals Nightclub

Spurs

Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, world, jazz), 7-10pm Tennessee Jed (soul, country, "pimpgrass") Ruby Slippers (soul, jazz) Vincenzo's Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano covers), 5:30pm Westville Pub

Trivia night

White Horse

Ironing Board Sam & Dan Lewis (soul, blues)

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SaT., June 16 ARCADE

WNC Highlands Celtic Festival, 10am The Zealots (rock)

Rendezvous stage: Back Page Tiki Bar stage: D.B. Hackett Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am

Southern Appalachian Brewery

Hank West and The Smokin' Hots ("red hot jazz"), 8pm Spurs

Saloon Five (country)

"Bear Exploder" dance party w/ DJ Kipper Schauer, 9pm

Straightaway Cafe

Asheville Music Hall

TallGary's Cantina

Rawfood Music Festival feat: Jeff Sipe Trio, Brian Hass & more Athena's Club

Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7:30-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am Black Mountain Ale House

Alarm Clock Conspiracy (rock, pop), 8:30pm Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Mark Bumgarner (Americana, country) Boiler Room

Tristan (singer-songwriter) Chatter Box (rock)

The Altamont Theater

Paul's Creek Band w/ fiddler Arvil Freeman (vintage bluegrass, country), 8pm The Bywater

Bear Down Easy (bluegrass), 9pm The Corner

Dance Party w/ DJ Position The Dugout

Hands Down, 9pm

Psychobilly Sock Hop Sundays Michelle Leigh (country, rock) Movie Magic Show

Marc Yaxley Duo (classical, flamenco guitar), 5-7pm Karaoke, 8pm Straightaway Cafe

The Swayback Sisters (folk, Americana, country) w/ Paul Cataldo The Bywater

Jon Stickley Trio CD Release Party, 7pm The Corner

Tea Dance w/ Drag Show Vincenzo's Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano covers), 5:30pm White Horse

Drum circle, 2pm Walter Parks (swamp blues, roots), 7pm Wild Wing Cafe

Darren Kohler & friends, 4pm

Mon., June 18 5 Walnut Wine Bar

CaroMia Tiller (singer-songwriter), 8-10pm ARCADE

Movie Mondays (cult classics), 10pm

Burnstitch, Lydia Can't Breathe, We Kill Kids & Faith in Shadows (metal), 9pm

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Club Hairspray

Town Pump

Craggie Brewing Company

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues

Carolina Rex (blues, R&B, funk), 10pm

Black Belles (garage, goth, rock) w/ The Coathangers & Zombie Queen, 9:30pm

Creatures Cafe

Vincenzo's Bistro

Good Stuff

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety), 7:30pm

Emile Rivera, 6pm

Westville Pub

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Drag show, midnight Vasudo (jazz, rock) w/ Wyla & Steven Brett Necessary Truth w/ The Fox Fire, Dale Overlook & Chris Adams Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am Eleven on Grove

Civic Center Official Comedy Show After-Party, 10pm Emerald Lounge

Cindercat (rock, jam) w/ Kin Gator & Bubonik Funk, 9pm French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Devils Like Me (folk), 6pm

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Asheville Sax (jazz) Get Down

The Krektones (rock, surf) Good Stuff

Michael Cody (singer-songwriter), 8pm Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

The Decent Lovers (indie, pop) CD release show w/ Alligator Indian & Doc Aquatic, 9pm Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm Underhill Rose (Americana, country), 2-5pm Hannah Flanagan's

Peggy Ratusz (blues, rock), 9pm Harrah's Cherokee

Common Saints, 7-10pm DJ Dizzy Highland Brewing Company

Father's Day Fest, noon-6pm Jack of Hearts

Farm to Table Event w/ music by No Strings Attached, Underhill Rose & more Jack of the Wood Pub

Whiskey Gentry (country, punk, old-time) w/ Seven Handle Circus, 9pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: Shane Perlowin (guitar), 6pm Back stage: Asheville Community Darkroom benefit Lobster Trap

Sean Mason Jazz Trio Olive or Twist

The 42nd Street Jazz Band

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DJ Moto (dance, pop)

Ralphie May (comedy), 8pm

Dawn Hiatt (folk, classic country)

The Bo-Stevens w/ Randy Whitt (country, honky-tonk), 9pm

Sun., June 17 5 Walnut Wine Bar

Jerome Widenhouse & His Roaring Lions (jazz), 7-9pm ARCADE

Dr. Filth & Wayd Runk (DJs), 10pm Barley's Taproom

Bill Gerhardt Trio

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Patrick Fitzsimons (blues) Boiler Room

Dance party, 10pm Movie Magic drag show, 12:30am Dirty South Lounge

The Short Bus (film & DJ), 9pm Emerald Lounge

The Old Ceremony (indie, Americana) w/ Thomas Johnson, 9pm Get Down

Dirty South Lounge

Tears in My Beers (DJ set), 9pm Emerald Lounge

Contra dance, 8pm

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm Jack of the Wood Pub

Driftwood (folk) w/ For the Birds, 10pm Lobster Trap

Bobby Miller

Root Bar No. 1

Jerry Jacobs (pop, rock) The Bywater

Bluegrass jam, 8pm Vincenzo's Bistro

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety), 7:30pm Westville Pub

Open mic, 7pm

Wild Wing Cafe

Karaoke, 10pm

Tue., June 19 5 Walnut Wine Bar

The John Henry's (jazz, swing), 8-10pm

Whitehorse w/ North, SLAW & (young) American Landscape

Black Mountain Ale House

Good Stuff

Mark Bumgarner (Americana, country)

Silas Durocher (folk, rock), 2pm Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm Two Guitars (classical), 10am-noon Hannah Flanagan's

Howie & friends guitar jam, 5pm Hotel Indigo

Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm Jack of the Wood Pub

Irish session, 3-9pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Trivia night, 7pm

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe Club Hairspray

Trivia night, 10pm

Club Metropolis

Trivia night, 10pm

Eleven on Grove

Swing lessons, 6:30 & 7:30pm Tango lessons, 7pm Dance w/ Blue Heaven, 8:30pm Emerald Lounge

The Kingston Springs (indie rock) w/ Asherel & The Weeks, 9pm

Front stage: Aaron Price (piano) Front stage: Aaron Price, 1:30pm

Good Stuff

Lobster Trap

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Leo Johnson (hot club jazz), 7-9pm One Stop Deli & Bar

Bluegrass Brunch & Open Jam w/ The Pond Brothers, 11am

CarolinaBound (folk, country), 6pm Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Handlebar

Tuesday swing dance, 7pm Gene Dillard Bluegrass Jam, 8:30pm

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Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm Jack of the Wood Pub

Logan Vanderlic, Sea Gisondo & Jeff Markham (singer-songwriters), 7pm Comedy night, 10pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: Andrew Fletcher, 6pm Lobster Trap

Blues jam, 10pm White Horse

Wild Wing Cafe

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

Wed., June 20

Get Down

Video trivia, 8pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar

One Stop Deli & Bar

ARCADE

Los Campesinos (indie pop) w/ Yellow Ostrich, 9pm TallGary's Cantina

Tuesday Night Techno The Bywater

Open mic w/ Taylor Martin, 8:30pm The Dugout

Trivia, 8pm

Tolliver's Crossing Irish Pub

Trivia, 8pm

Vincenzo's Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano covers), 5:30pm Westville Pub

Uncle Slims' Jug Band Jamboree Dirty South Lounge

Juan Benevidas Trio (Latin, flamenco guitar), 8-10pm

Orange Peel

Craggie Brewing Company

Irish sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:45pm

Jay Brown (Americana, folk), 7-9pm Funk jam, 10pm

Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel 505-2949 Rendezvous 926-0201 Root Bar No.1 299-7597 Scandals Nightclub 252-2838 Scully’s 251-8880 Shovelhead Saloon 669-9541 Smokey’s After Dark 253-2155 Southern Appalacian Brewery 684-1235 Spurs 575-2258 Static Age Records 254-3232 StingRays 926-4100 Straightaway Cafe 669-8856 TallGary’s Cantina 232-0809 Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack 575-2260 Thirsty Monk South 505-4564 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub 505-2129 Tressa’s Downtown Jazz & Blues 254-7072 Vincenzo’s Bistro 254-4698 Westville Pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe 253-3066

Arcade Idol, 10pm Athena's Club

Disclaimer Standup Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm

Ultra Rockin' Music Nerd Challenge (trivia), 9pm Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am Karaoke

Good Stuff

Silent movie w/ accompaniment by Jake Hollifield, 7pm Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Tony Furtado (bluegrass, roots, pop) w/ Moses Atwood, 8pm Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Barley's Taproom

Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30pm

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Black Mountain Ale House

Harrah's Cherokee

Sierra on Stage (songwriting competition), 8pm

Live comedy, 8:30pm

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Jack of Hearts Pub

Open mic

Club Hairspray

Retro night ('80s & '90s), 10pm Club Remix

Wicked Wednesdays (techno, drum 'n' bass), 10pm

Bluegrass jam, 7pm Cedric Watson & the Bijou Creole (Cajun, zydeco) w/ Jackomo Jack of the Wood Pub

Old-time jam, 6pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Hookah Hook-Up Presents: Music Trivia hosted by Jacob Horowitz All Ages 7pm

Long Miles w/ 10pm $5 The Dead Leaves 21+

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Hotel Indigo

The Handlebar (864) 233-6173 Harrah’s Cherokee 497-7777 Highland Brewing Company 299-3370 Holland’s Grille 298-8780 The Hop 254-2224 The Hop West 252-5155 Iron Horse Station 622-0022 Jack of Hearts Pub 645-2700 Jack of the Wood 252-5445 Jus One More 253-8770 Lexington Avenue Brewery 252-0212 The Lobster Trap 350-0505 The Lower Level 505-8333 Luella’s Bar-B-Que 505-RIBS Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill 253-8805 The Magnetic Field 257-4003 Mike’s Side Pocket 281-3096 One Stop Bar Deli & Bar 255-7777 The Orange Peel 225-5851 Pack’s Tavern 225-6944 Pisgah Brewing Co. 669-0190 Pulp 225-5851 Purple Onion Cafe 749-1179 Rankin Vault 254-4993

EARLY SHOW

Craggie Brewing Company 254-0360 Creature’s Cafe 254-3636 Adam Dalton Distillery 367-6401 Desoto Lounge 986-4828 Diana Wortham Theater 257-4530 Dirty South Lounge 251-1777 Dobra Tea Room 575-2424 The Dugout 692-9262 Eleven on Grove 505-1612 Emerald Lounge 232- 4372 Firestorm Cafe 255-8115 Fred’s Speakeasy 281-0920 French Broad Brewery Tasting Room 277-0222 French Broad Chocolate Lounge 252-4181 The Garage 505-2663 The Gateway Club 456-6789 Get Down 505-8388 Good Stuff 649-9711 Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern 232-5800 Grove House Eleven on Grove 505-1612 The Grove Park Inn (Elaine’s Piano Bar/ Great Hall) 252-2711

EARLY SHOW LATE SHOW

5 Walnut Wine Bar 253-2593 Altamont Brewing Company 575-2400 The Altamont Theatre 348-5327 ARCADE 258-1400 Asheville Civic Center & Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 259-5544 Asheville Music Hall 255-7777 Athena’s Club 252-2456 Avery Creek Pizza & Ribs 687-2400 Barley’s Tap Room 255-0504 Black Mountain Ale House 669-9090 Blend Hookah Lounge 505-0067 Blue Mountain Pizza 658-8777 Blue Note Grille 697-6828 Boiler Room 505-1612 BoBo Gallery 254-3426 Broadway’s 285-0400 Burgerworx 253-2333 The Bywater 232-6967 Club Hairspray 258-2027 Club Remix 258-2027 The Chop House 253-1852 The Corner 575-2449

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Tuesday, June 19th

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$2.50 Pints & $4 Seasonals THURSDAYS - LIVE MUSIC June 14 Amelia Haircut 6-8pm June 15

Utah Green & Friends 7-9pm June 16 Vasudo 6-8pm

Wyla w/ Steven Brett 8-10pm COMING SOON 6/20 - Uncle Slims Jug Band Jamboree 6/22 - Grits & Soul w/ Elk Tracks 6/23 - Steven Brett

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Front stage: Shane Perlowin (guitar), 6pm

Boiler Room

The Dugout

Club Hairspray

The Lower Level

Creatures Cafe

The Market Place

Dirty South Lounge

Town Pump

Orange Peel

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues

Pisgah Brewing Company

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Serious Clark (pop, folk), 6pm

The Croon and Cadence Duo feat: Ginny McAfee, 7:30pm

TallGary's Cantina

Get Down

Westville Pub

The Bywater

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Fri., June 22

Lobster Trap

Valorie Miller (Americana, folk), 7-9pm Olive or Twist

Cadillac Rex (vintage rock) One Stop Deli & Bar

Duende Mountain Duo (live electronics) w/ Inverted Sea (funk, jazz, hip-hop), 10pm Music trivia, 7pm

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Front stage: Jason danIello 6-9PM

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ashevIlle CoMMunItY darkrooM BeneFIt 8:30PM Front stage: shane PerlowIn 6-9PM

s u n . j u nE 17 Front stage:

aaron PrICe 1:30PM tuE s . ju nE 19

Yeasayer (rock, psychedelic pop) w/ Delicate Steve, 9pm Chompin' at the Bit String Band, 6pm Open mic/jam, 7pm

Grammer School (rock, indie, pop), 9pm

Karaoke, 10pm

Soleil LeBlanc (singer-songwriter) w/ Melissa Hyman & Ryan Hessenius

Vanuatu Kava Bar Vincenzo's Bistro

Old-time jam, 7pm

Westville Pub

Bluegrass jam, 6pm

Open mic

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety), 7:30pm Max Melner Orchestra (jazz, funk), 10pm Wild Wing Cafe

Jack of Hearts Pub

Thu., June 21

One Stop Deli & Bar

Heather Masterton Quartet (swing)

andrew FletCher 6-9PM

Altamont Brewing Company

Pisgah Brewing Company

W E D . ju nE 20

ARCADE

Purple Onion Cafe

Barley's Taproom

Spurs

Black Mountain Ale House

Straightaway Cafe

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

TallGary's Cantina

Star & Micey (folk) w/ Carolina Story, 9pm

Phuncle Sam (jam), 9pm

Alien Music Club (jazz jam) The Get Right Duo, 7:30pm

Locomotive Pie (blues, folk, roots)

Summer Solstice Party

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Flying Monkeys

Boiler Room

Dead Light Pulse w/ Rothwang & Polly Panic (alt-rock, punk), 9pm Club Hairspray

Drag show, midnight Craggie Brewing Company

Bruce Piephoff (folk, singer-songwriter)

Trivia, 9pm

Dance party w/ DJ Abu Dissaray, 9pm

Black Mountain Ale House

Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm Olive or Twist

ARCADE

Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7:30-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Lobster Trap

Jeff & Justin (acoustic)

Jordan Foltz (folk), 9:30pm

Athena's Club

Jack of the Wood Pub

The Big Nasty (gypsy jazz), 8-10pm

shane PerlowIn 6-9PM

Vincenzo's Bistro

Autarch (metal) w/ Enoch & Forks of Ivory

Ryan Barrington Cox (indie, pop) w/ Josh Carpenter & David Earl, 10pm

Front stage:

Peggy Ratusz's Invitational Blues Jam

Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Ready, Set, Draw (game night), 8pm

Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm Matt Woods (rock, Americana)

Dirty Bingo, 9pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar

Front stage:

Rockstar Thursdays (karaoke), 9pm

Talent Search w/ Trinity Norrell, 10pm

Grits and Soul w/ Elk Tracks Creatures Cafe

Seventh Vessel w/ Wilhelm McKay, The Change & Deeper Than the Ocean

Dance night

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

Grace Adele (Americana) Asheville music showcase, 8pm

Disclaimer Comedy (standup), 8:15-9:15pm Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9:30pm-1am

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Emerald Lounge

Travers Brothers Band (rock) w/ Men on Earth and Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes, 9pm French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Dave Desmelik (Americana, folk), 6pm Get Down

Ryan Sheffield (rock, indie, pop) w/ The Ginbootist Good Stuff

David Earl & the Plowshares (rock, Americana, soul) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Joe Purdy (singer-songwriter, folk) w/ The Giving Tree Band, 9pm Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm The Business (Motown, funk, soul), 8-11pm Harrah's Cherokee

Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am Chuck Brodsky (folk, Americana)

Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm Viper's Dream, 2-5pm Underhill Rose (Americana, country), 8-11pm

TallGary's Cantina

Hannah Flanagan's

The Corner

Harrah's Cherokee

Straightaway Cafe

Rafe Hollister (Americana, rock) Dance Party w/ DJ Position The Dugout

Jonnie Blackwell & Six Toed Possum Babies, 9pm The Market Place

Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, world, jazz), 7-10pm Town Pump

Bret Mosley (roots), 9pm Vincenzo's Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano covers), 5:30pm Westville Pub

Trivia night

Kayla & Twisted Trail, 7-10pm DJ Dizzy, 10pm-2am

SaT., June 23

Highland Brewing Company

"Bear Exploder" dance party w/ DJ Kipper Schauer, 9pm

Jeff Sipe Quartet, 6pm

Jack of Hearts Pub

Lyric (soul, pop, funk), 9pm Jack of the Wood Pub

Underhill Rose (country, Americana), 9pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: Meredith Watson, 6pm Back stage: B-Free mixtape release party feat: Free Radio & John Farmer, 10pm Lobster Trap

Leo Johnson & the Space Heaters (jazz, swing) Olive or Twist

Live music, 8pm

One Stop Deli & Bar

Free Dead Fridays feat: members of Phuncle Sam, 5-8pm Oleander Tea Company (rock) w/ The Leigh Glass Band, 10pm Orange Peel

Antique Firearms (indie, rock) w/ Red Honey & Hermit Kings, 9pm Pack's Tavern

DJ Aaron Michaels (dance, pop)

ARCADE

Athena's Club

Cecil Thompkins (bluegrass), 9pm 96.5 House Band, 7-10pm DJ Razor, 10pm-2am Highland Brewing Company

Jeff Santos y Los Gatos Negros, 6pm Jack of Hearts Pub

Amy Hart (country, blues), 9pm Jack of the Wood

Enter the Summer DJ Dance Party Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: George McDonald Back stage: Worldline (rock, pop) w/ Sunshine and the Bad Things & Jeff Markham, 10pm Lobster Trap

Big Nasty (New Orleans-style jazz) Olive or Twist

The 42nd Street Jazz Band

Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 7:30-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Orange Peel

Black Mountain Ale House

Pack's Tavern

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Purple Onion Cafe

Wasted Wine, 8:30pm

Ashley Heath (singer-songwriter) Boiler Room

Awaken w/ Saint Famine Society, xHONORx, Signals in the Sky & Towards Alaska (metal, post-punk), 9pm Club Hairspray

Drag show, midnight Craggie Brewing Company

Live music w/ Steven Brett Creatures Cafe

The Weeknd (R&B) Aaron LaFalce Band (rock, jam) Lauren St. James & the Dead Westerns (country, Americana, rock) Rendezvous Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Tiki Bar stage: D.B. Hackett Scandals Nightclub

Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am

Straightaway Cafe

Hobos & Lace (acoustic)

Brandon Kelley Music w/ Arms of Mercy & Three Days Redemption

TallGary's Cantina

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar

The Corner

Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9pm-1am Emerald Lounge

Mojomatic (blues)

Dance Party w/ DJ Position The Dugout

Gypsy, 9pm

The Archivals (fusion, jazz, rock), 9pm

Canon Blue (indie rock) w/ Paper Route & Halfnoise, 9pm

Root Bar No. 1

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety), 7:30pm

Scandals Nightclub

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Pisgah Brewing Company

The Head (power pop)

The Bent Strings (folk rock, jazz), 6pm

Vincenzo's Bistro Westville Pub

The Rose Familiar (rock), 10pm

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Award-winning WNC bull breeder retires, citing chronic hamstring cramps

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Changes in North Carolina annexation laws A new law gives North Carolina residents who live in unincorporated communities more protection from forced annexation. What’s different now?

Guantanamo

• Ali Bin Hashri was jailed inBay guard, above, reporting stead of Ali Bin Hajmi. for duty.

• Rashid Khalid Najibullah was held instead of Khalid Rashid Najibullah.

• Nadir Yazan was detained after being confused for Count Karl Von Fleishterburg III.

• Unincorporated areas may remain so unless out-of-control city spending means forcefully claiming those areas will help keep the budget in balance for several more weeks.

• Annexation can no longer be justified by the need to make large down payments to secure the Bele Chere services of jam bands who were moderately successful between the years of 1993 and 1997.

• Residents outside city limits must continue pretending they do not venture inside city limits unless doing so is the quickest route to a rural hardware store for McMansion upkeep.

Newly declassified documents reveal a number of abuses and no small amount of just plain mistakes in the processing and handling of Guantanamo detainees, including: 1. A number of cases of mistaken identity, due to close similarities of name, were discovered:

• City council members will be discouraged from surveying property lines with calculator in hand during normal office hours.

• Annexation can now be blocked with a simple majority vote from a simple majority of simple pitchfork-wielding yeomen.

Guantanamo Bay revelations

2. U.S. soldiers and interrogators alike repeatedly defiled the Koran, usually without realizing it. Examples include: • Suggestion box for “ideas of how not to defile the Koran” was made from a Koran.

• Interrogators often needed to stand on Koran to…reach something up high.

• Having won this critical battle, retired second-home owners in Biltmore Lake will be able to refocus attention to other pressing matters, such as taking private banjo lessons and purchasing floppy sun hats.

• Whoremongers may enter city limits to monger whores, but may not incorporate mongered whores into unincorporated areas.

• Something one guard referred to as “the old Nudie-pics-wrapped-in-a-Koran-cover gag.”

• From a 2009 progress report: “You try and have a serious religious discussion without accidentally spilling booze on the Koran!”

3. One document reveals the notes of a brainstorming meeting on ideas to cover up interrogation abuses. Some of the ideas floated: • “Waterboarding simply an attempt to bathe ‘worst of the worst’ stinky dudes.”

• “That one guy actually liked testicular electric shocks and repeatedly requested them.”

• When entering city limits, residents of neighboring communities must hover above city streets without making contact, floating on the wings of indignation.

• “Repeated slapping of detainees was due to failed attempts to teach them the Western high-five.”

• Issues on annexation for less prosperous areas will be decided based on which party in the dispute plays Trisha Yearwood cassette tapes the loudest.

• If residents living outside city limits wish to become city residents, they are within their rights to handle said matter through traditional means such as reverse white-flight.

• “I certify that this person is a terrorist, can I have the reward money now?” (signed A. Warlord).

• While cities may no employ forced annexation, city residents may take secret votes to authorize muscular addition, adjoining expansion, and purposeful land grabs.

• City council members must respect the fact that if county residents wanted to pay more to live inside city limits they would have finished college in the first place.

• Residents outside city limits, upon blocking annexation into a city, will be allowed to use the city’s name prominently when selling their home.

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4. Finally, the validity of documents that suggested why detainees deserved detention has been called into question. Examples include:

• “I certify that this person is a terrist (sic), the check’s in the mail.” (signed G to the Dub, II).

• Blurry photo with phrase, “That’s him all right!”

• The only other people available for photo lineups between 2007 and 2008 were in elf costumes.

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Director: tanya Wexler Players: HugH Dancy, Maggie gyllenHaal, JonatHan Pryce, Felicity Jones, ruPert everett, asHley Jensen, sHeriDan sMitH rated r

The Story: The somewhat factual story about the invention of the personal vibrator in Victorian England.

The Lowdown: An utterly delightful, charming and funny film that manages to tackle a tricky subject without a false note, thanks to stylish direction and a terrific cast. A must-see film.

Here’s a film that could easily have been tasteless, leering and puerile, but instead Tanya Wexler’s Hysteria is funny, charming, warm, smart — and probably the best romantic comedy since Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day back in 2008. OK, so maybe it is a little bit tasteless. This is, after all, the story of the invention of the personal vibrator in Victorian England. And, yes, it is fact-based (“Really,” a title assures us), but all in all, it seems much more fanciful than factual, though it’s unlikely that anyone is going to much care about that — especially when the fanciful is this much fun, and the fun is this clever. And like all the best romantic comedies (those that deserve the full term, and not the dismissive rom-com tag), there’s more going on here than meets the eye. It’s also about women’s rights, personal realization and the difficulties of overcoming hidebound, entrenched ideas.

The film’s title comes from the then-common medical practice of labeling all manner of female complaints — especially anything sexually related — with the catch-all term “hysteria.” The story here is that a young doctor, Mortimer Granville (Hugh Dancy), who has been kicked out of a number of positions over his new-fangled ideas about germs and infections, ends up in the employ of upscale specialist Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce), whose specialty lies in treating women diagnosed with hysteria. The treatment for the condition involves the use of peculiarly demure little curtained enclosures that prevent the patient watching while the doctor manually induces a “paroxysm” (the word orgasm never crops up) to alleviate the condition. Not surprisingly, the young, good-looking Granville becomes very good for business, pleasing Dalrymple no end.

In the bargain, Granville finds himself part of the Dalrymple household, which includes Dalrymple’s accomplished (she plays the piano and studies phrenology) and dutiful daughter,

carmike cinema 10 (298-4452)

chernobyl diaries (r) 2:10, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 dark shadows (pg-13) 1:50, 4:25, 7:05, 9:50 the dictator (r) 12:50, 3:10, 5:15, 7:40, 9:55 the lucky one (pg-13) 1:40, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45 men in Black iii 3d (pg-13) 12:40, 2:00, 3:20, 4:40, 6:10, 7:10, 8:40, 9:40 men in Black iii 2d (pg-13) 12:10, 1:20, 2:40, 4:10, 5:20, 6:50, 7:45, 9:20, 10:15 (no 1210, 240 or 520 on 6/17)(no 520 or 745 on 6/19) snow White and the Huntsman (pg-13) 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 9:00, 10:00 What to expect When you're expecting (pg-13) 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:30

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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy in Tanya Wexler's delightful romantic comedy Hysteria.

Emily (Felicity Jones, Like Crazy), and her older sister, the far from dutiful Charlotte (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who is not only outspoken, but also promotes women’s suffrage and runs a help center in the slums. Charlotte has also saddled the household with a (not very) reformed prostitute, Molly (Brit TV actress Sheridan Smith), who frequently disconcerts Granville with her indelicate overtures. It is not the most settled of homes, though Granville adapts to it well enough — even to the extent of becoming virtually engaged (it pleases her father) to Emily. What he ultimately can’t adapt to is the damage to his hand from the ... well, manual duties of his job. And that leads to his discharge — at least till he prompts his experimentally inclined, dissolute friend, Edmund St. John-Smythe (Rupert Everett), to adapt his prototype electric feather duster into the personal vibrator.

All that may seem like most of the story, but it’s really little more than the set-up for the film’s surprisingly involved tale — and it scarcely gives any indication of how stylish and clever the whole thing is. I’m sure it gives away nothing to note that Granville has taken up with the wrong daughter, but knowing that gives no sense of how beautifully this part of the story is handled — nor that it manages three variations on a “meet cute” and avoids the usual penultimate reel of gloom altogether (now, there’s a plus). Tanya Wexler’s direction is flawless throughout, but much of what makes Hysteria such an unalloyed pleasure lies in its array of absolutely enchanting performances. For starters, this is the best break Rupert Everett has had in years, and at last we have a movie that knows what to do with the

underrated Hugh Dancy. In fact, everyone is absolutely perfect, but the standout is Maggie Gyllenhaal affecting an English accent and showing the kind of poise, conviction and humor I haven’t seen since the early days of Diana Rigg. You won’t find a better time at the movies these days. Rated R for sexual content. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14

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Director: eric Darnell, toM McgratH anD conraD vernon Players: (voices) Ben stiller, cHris rock, DaviD scHWiMMer, JaDa Pinkett sMitH, sacHa Baron coHen animated adventure

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The Story: The escaped zoo animals of the first two Madagascar movies head to Europe, where they must go on the lam with a circus troupe in order to outrun a devious animal control officer.

The Lowdown: A superfluous rehash of its predecessors that only exists to cash in on the popularity of those films.

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted is a depressing film. Not because of its content, of course, which falls in line with your standard genteel, Saturday-morning-cartoon platitudes of believing in oneself. No, this film is depressing because it exists at all. It’s depressing to think about what Chris Rock’s career could — and probably should — have been while he’s screeching out one-liners as a talking

carolina asHeville cinema 14 (274-9500)

the avengers 3d (pg-13) 12:10, 10:30 the avengers 2d (pg-13) 3:15, 7:25 Bernie (pg-13) 11:20, 1:50, 4:15, 7:40, 10:10 the Best exotic marigold Hotel (pg-13) 10:45, 1:25, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 First position (nr) 11:10, 1:35, 4:05, 8:00, 10:20 (sofa cinema) the Hunger games (pg-13) 7:10, 10:05 (sofa cinema) Hysteria (r) 11:35, 1:55, 4:15, 7:25, 9:50 (sofa cinema) madagascar 3: europe's most Wanted 3d (pg) 12:00, 2:15, 4:40, 7:35, 9:55 madagascar 3: europe's most Wanted 2d (pg) 11:30, 1:45, 4:10, 7:05, 9:25 men in Black iii 3d (pg-13) 1:55, 10:20 men in Black iii 2d (pg-13) 11:30, 4:35, 7:50 prometheus 3d (r) 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:30, 10:15 prometheus 2d (r) 11:25, 2:10, 4:55, 7:00, 9:45 rock of ages (pg-13) 11:00, 1:45, 4:30, 7:40, 10:20 snow White and the Huntsman (pg-13) 10:45, 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 (sofa cinema) sound of my voice (r) 12:25, 2:30, 4:45, 7:55, 10:00 that's my Boy (r) 11:25, 2:00, 4:35, 7:45, 10:25 n n

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Bernie (pg-13) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 (no 7:20 thu., June 21), late show Fri-sat 9:20 the Best exotic marigold Hotel (pg-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, late show 9:30 yoga unveiled (nr) 7:00 thu., June 21 only n

Flatrock cinema (697-2463)

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regal Biltmore grande stadium 15 (684-1298) united artists BeaucatcHer (298-1234)

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The Boy Who’d Never SeeN raiN JJJ drama

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In Brief: A minor-key little film about a struggling Australian sheep-farming

family who are attempting to stay together and keep their heads above water, despite seemingly endless bad luck brought on by drought and the generally inhospitable climate of the Outback. Admirably done — if a little on the filmschool-project side — and with an ending that feels a bit like King Vidor’s The Crowd (1928) in a different setting.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present The Boy Who'd Never Seen Rain at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, http://www.ashevillecourtyard.com

The horSe’S mouTh JJJJJ Comedy drama

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In Brief: Ronald Neame’s brilliant film — with a screenplay by star Alec Guinness — of Joyce Cary’s novel is one of the best, if not the best, films ever made about a painter. Rich, wryly funny, shot through with perception, beautifully acted by a splendid cast and then perfectly topped off by the skillful application of excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite.

The Asheville Film Society will screen The Horse's Mouth on Tuesday, June 19, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

Love Free or die: hoW The BiShop oF NeW hampShire iS ChaNgiNg The WorLd JJJJ doCumeNTary

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In Brief: As filmmaking, there’s nothing very remarkable about Love Free or Die.

However, the film is certainly solidly made and it focuses on a timely and important subject — especially after the Amendent One vote — since it deals with the impact of gays in the clergy, gay marriage and gay rights in general.

Bishop Gene Robinson himself proves a charismatic and likable presence with a good sense of humor.

Love Free or Die is presented for one show only at Fine Arts Theatre on Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m.

The mummyJJJJJ horror

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In Brief: The classic Universal horror about a 3,700-year-old reanimated mummy (played by Boris Karloff in one of his best performances) seeking his reincarnated love (Zita Johann) in modern Cairo. This is an eerie, atmospheric and even poetic horror fantasy that remains unique in the genre.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen The Mummy on Thursday, June 14, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

SveNgaLi JJJ meLodrama

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In Brief: Solid production values don’t really make up for the fact that this is simply not a very good film version of George. L. Du Maurier’s Trilby. The casting is

often just plain wrong-headed, but it’s impossible to deny that there’s a certain amusement value to Donald Wolfit in the role of Svengali. It may not, however, be exactly the kind of amusement that was intended.

The Hendersonville Film Society will show Svengali at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

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The Story: A corporation sends a small group of specialists into space to track down what may be the origin of life zebra. It’s depressing that with an 8 percent on Earth. unemployment rate, David Schwimmer is still hanging around Hollywood and making millions of dollars as the voice of an anthropomorphic giraffe. It’s depressing because Noah Baumbach (who directed the excellent The Squid and the Whale (2005), and co-wrote the even more excellent Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)) has a writing credit on this abominable thing.

And lastly, it’s depressing because it’s yet another Madagascar film, the final vestige of the post-Shrek world melding of family film and pop-culture overload. With part three, we get more of the same — and I mean that in the sense that Europe’s Most Wanted and its predecessors are completely interchangeable.

The plot is a continuation of the second film, with our crew of talking zoo animals still trying to get to back to their home of Manhattan.

This time they end up in France, and after being chased by a crazed animal-control agent (voiced by Francis McDormand), they high tail it through the European countryside by pretending to be circus animals.

The usual parade of hit-and-miss pop culture ephemera follows, and the humor mostly comes from throwing everything that could plausibly elicit a laugh against the wall and then seeing what sticks. Unfortunately, that wall must be coated in teflon, since we’re left with a film that’s mostly noise and static, resulting in an often frantic, overbearing picture. Really, if you’ve seen the previous Madagascar films, you know exactly what you’re getting. Sure, we get a more sophisticated visual style with some great use of color, but this is needless in a movie that has both Martin Short and Jessica Chastain affecting truly terrible French accents. (That studios need to pay tons of money to C-list American celebrities for bad foreign accents is a rant for another day.) All this is before we get to yet another screwdriver-to-the-ear end-credits rendition of “I Like to Move It.” But none of this matters, really, since this isn’t so much a film as it is a franchise, and the only concern the studio has is the bottom line.

Box office receipts and toy sales are what really matters, and through that lens, Madagascar 3 will be seen as a success. This also means that if you’re looking for anything more than a distraction for your 5-year-old tot, then you’ll be sorely disappointed. But — then again — you probably weren’t going to see this movie for any other reasons in the first place. Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7

The Lowdown: Never as deep, and certainly not as daring, as it seems to wish it was, Prometheus is still compelling as entertainment — and boasts some incredible effects and design.

Enough with all the coyness — yes, this is a prequel to Alien. However, it’s the kind of prequel where, yeah, you’ll get the connection if you know the first film, but, you don’t need to get it in order to understand the plot.

That’s smart (though, in truth, I doubt the interest from people who’ve never seen Alien is very strong), but it’s the kind of smart that also keeps Prometheus from being the "great" film Ridley Scott was obviously trying for. It’s apparent that Scott was hoping to make a scifi picture that is also an "important" statement that explores big themes — and which has that enduring impenetrable mystery of Kubrick’s 2001 (with maybe a dash of Malick’s Tree of Life). The problem is that Scott is too much of a professional popularizer to make that leap of faith — in himself and in his audience — to pull it off. Prometheus — whatever its merits — isn’t taking any real chances.

We get a workable basic concept of following what appear to be guideposts left on Earth by ancient aliens works — which somehow skirts the feel of crackpot "ancient aliens" speculative TV shows. But what makes the film successful is the quality — and effectiveness — of the very spectacle laid out for us.

And there Prometheus — whether you attribute it to Scott or to the production designers and effects technicians — scores very nicely. It’s also nice to see a big movie that doesn’t feel the need to climax with some kind of gigantic battle. Oh, sure, there’s an exciting climax with the requisite peril and explosions, but it’s geared toward story, character and concept — not just the need for a big ending. Will it spawn a sequel? Well, it’s certainly pitched to one, but it has the wisdom to have a selfcontained ending. Is it short of greatness? Yes, but it’s still an impressive show.

While Scott’s attempt may fall short, he has made an entertaining, fast-moving, goodlooking film that at least flirts with big questions. That it’s fast-moving is no small feat when you consider that it’s not really an action-oriented film, being more interested in mood, atmosphere and theme. It doesn’t even rely on the stock false scare techniques of Scott’s own 1979 Alien — and that’s partly the result of Scott’s desire that the film should be more than an exercise in sci-fi horror. (In that regard, at least, it’s a more original movie experience.)

For instance, I’m not skeptical about the idea that the big scientific force behind the story might have strong religious beliefs.

That Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) is a Christian is fine. That she not only makes supposedly scientific decisions based on what she "chooses to believe" isn’t, and it’s even harder for me to swallow that a huge corporation backs her theory founded on that basis. I get that it’s all about the film’s desire to explore the nature of faith, but it’s not really explored — merely stated. That the film ends in a way that suggests a subsequent film (or films) will explore it is — at this point — something of a side issue.

Now, if you want to pick other aspects of the movie’s plot apart, it’s certainly possible — and casting Guy Pearce (under gobs of makeup) as the incredibly old corporate head Peter Weyland just feels like a stunt.

But it’s overall solid enough for purposes of drama. Most of the characters are pretty well defined, but Rapace’s Shaw and Michael Fassbender’s android, David, are the standouts. Fassbender gets the best of the film, evidencing both a charismatic appeal and an air of suavely sinister villainy at the same time. In fact, the whole film is worth watching for his performance. Rated R for sci-fi violence including some intense images, and brief language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7

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Director: Zal Batmanglij Players: christoPher Denham, nicole Vicius, Brit marling, DaVenia mcFaDDen, richarD Wharton QuaSi-Sci-fi indie

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The Story: A pair of aspiring documentarians infiltrate a cult led by a woman who claims to be from the future.

The Lowdown: Very indie, very lowtech yarn that’s sporadically successful and constantly watchable, but finally not completely persuasive.

Destined to be a big favorite with those who follow the "next big thing" in indie film festivals, Zal Batmanglij’s Sound of My Voice is a lot like other "next big things" we’ve seen before. If you took last year’s Another Earth (which, not coincidentally, was co-written by Brit Marling, who co-wrote this) and combined it with last year’s Martha Marcy May Marlene, you’d get something like Sound of My Voice — though Sound of My Voice is certainly more compelling than the former and less obnoxious than the latter. Here we have a kind of science fiction, but not really. It’s kind of a film-noir look at cults, but not really. It does, however, look like it was made for a buck and a quarter and is sufficiently ambiguous to be taken as profound.

The film is a mere 85 minutes long (which is a blessing in many ways), yet is crammed with essentially four stories — at least two

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See review in "Cranky Hanke."

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Adam Shankman's film of the stage show (termed a "rock/jukebox" musical) by Chris D'Arienzo is all about (and built around) 1980s "hair metal" songs. It also somehow manages to star such people as Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul Giamatti, Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin. And, yes, the trailer looks every bit as dubious as that sounds, and the very few early reviews are on the far side of encouraging. (PG-13)

Sound of My Voice

See review in "Cranky Hanke."

tHat'S My Boy

The seemingly ubiquitous Adam Sandler is back — only this time in R-rated form and starring as Andy Samberg's estranged father, who shows up very much uninvited to Samberg's wedding. Sandler's uncouth, drunken antics are supposed to generate laughs at Samberg's expense. If that's not enough for you, Vanilla Ice shows up as himself. And good Lord, no, this has not been seen by critics. (R)

of which are underdeveloped and underwritten. The center of it all is Maggie (Brit Marling), a woman who claims to have returned from the future to collect a group of people to prepare for what is coming. Her evidence is — at best — sketchy and her presentation of herself isn’t exactly consistent.

In her story, she woke up in a hotel room, naked and unable to remember anything other than her name and her birthday. Only slowly — and seemingly with the help of the enigmatic Klaus (TV actor Richard Wharton) — did she realize her past and why she was here. This led her to establish her decidedly low-rent cult in the basement of a house so bland it might be from a Paranormal Activity movie. Whether she’s a fake or the real deal, it’s never clear just what the purpose of the cult is.

Infiltrating this cult — with an eye toward making a documentary — are Peter Aitken (Christopher Denham) and Lorna Michaelson (Nicole Vicius), a young couple with issues of their own that the film barely touches on.

The film, in fact, begins with their admission to the cult on an apparently trial basis that finds them showering, donning white robes and being transported blindfolded to the house with the basement. After giving Klaus the most absurdly involved secret handshake ever, they’re allowed to meet Maggie and a small group of her followers. The question quickly becomes whether or not they — and more specifically Peter — are being sucked into the cult rather than trying to expose it.

Off to the side, there is a mysterious woman, Carol Briggs (Davenia McFadden), who turn out to be some kind of Justice Department agent. (I suppose that’s why there’s an arbitrary scene of her checking a hotel room for bugs.) And then there’s an odd little girl, Abigail Pritchett (Avery Pohl) who falls asleep a lot, builds strange structures out of black Legos, and just happens to

be a student in the class where Peter is a substitute teacher. All these characters will sort of come together before the film ends — or, more correctly, stops.

All of this is interesting enough while it’s going on, and the film manages to create a sense of unease with its generally inconclusive scenes — but that unease never becomes the sense of dread I think the movie was aiming for. I’m also reasonably sure I wasn’t supposed to laugh every time the secret handshake popped up (especially, since it turns out to be important), but I did. The direction by newcomer Zal Batmanglij is detached to the point of indifference. Much like scriptwriter Marling’s earlier Another Earth, there’s a twist ending that leads to abrupt ambiguity. Is this profound or is it another case of a magician with a top hat, but no rabbit to pull out of it? That’s going to be up to the individual to decide. Rated R for language including some sexual references, and brief drug use. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14

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NORTH ASHEVILLE • Townhome 2BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. Hardwood floors.

On busline. Sorry, no pets. $550/month. 828-252-4334.

Condos/ Townhomes For Rent 3BR 2BA CONDO IN SWANNANOA Washer/Dryer.

Dishwasher/Refrigerator/Gas Range. Patio, outdoor storage.

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NORTH ASHEVILLE • 1BA, 1BA Townhome. 1 mile from downtown, off Merrimon Ave. Hardwood floors. On busline.

Sorry, no pets. $525/month.

828-252-4334.

Homes For Rent 3BR, 2BA LOG HOME with basement. Hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings. Easy access.

15 minutes from Weaverville; 25 minutes from Asheville.

High speed internet. $985/month.

Call 828-649-1170.

NEWER MONTFORD 3BR, 2BA HOUSE - $1340/MONTH 1568 SF, 3BR/2BA, energy-efficient, unfurnished Montford home, built in 2004. Large backyard, walk to downtown. Includes water/sewer. Available 7/1.

Call 989-0803.

WOODLAND HILLS • North Asheville. Perfect for family or roommates. 2 Master B/R suites with built ins/baths plus bonus room with full bath.

Large kitchen. Living room with fireplace. Mature landscaping on 1.5 acres with fenced area, 2 car garage, W/D. $1,200/month, deposit, lease and references.Available July 1. (828) 232-5547 • (828) 712-5548.

Short-Term Rentals 15 MINUTES TO ASHEVILLE Guest house, vacation/short term rental in beautiful country setting. • Complete with everything including cable and internet. • $130/day, $650/week, $1500/month.

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MORNING OPENER • Opening position available at local holistic medical office.

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15-20 hours/week.

Email resumes to info@familytofamily.org

Skilled Labor/ Trades

DO YOU LIKE MUSIC AND SLEEPING IN? • $12 per hour guaranteed plus a weekly bonus program. We are seeking individuals for full time immediate positions available.

High energy sales environment.

No experience necessary. Call today for personal interview.

828-236-2530.

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FLY FISHING INSTRUCTOR • Four Circles Recovery Center, a substance abuse recovery program for young adults is looking for a Fly Fishing Instructor to assist in teaching fly tying and fly fishing 1-2 afternoons a week. We are looking for someone with a passion for helping people through their struggle with addiction utilizing the metaphorical and therapeutic benefits of fly fishing. Our program is located in Mills River and most of the fishing is in Transylvania Co. Meals included, possible stipend. If interested, please email Todd Ransdell at guidejobs@ fourcirclesrecovery.com

Position includes generous

KITCHEN ASSISTANT PT/FT, Weekends required and 2 yrs experience Must be able to function independently and possess a strong work ethic.

While not required, interest in working with children a plus.

To make application please send CV and letter of interest to humanresources@ ashevilleacademy.com or fax to 877-219-7006.

GROUNDS WORKER NEEDED Full-time position requires someone with experience in general building maintenance and grounds care.

Call Gary Hill at 828.210.9155 or email with resume to ghill@carolinaday.org. benefits package.

Administrative/ Office ADMINISTRATIVE/ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT • Fast paced commercial real estate office seeks FT administrative/executive assistant. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to holli@spakerealestate.com.

Sales/ Marketing DO YOU LIKE MUSIC AND SLEEPING IN? • $12 per hour guaranteed plus a weekly bonus program.

MOUNTAIN XPRESS SEEKS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE Requirements: • Understand the sales process and enjoy building long-term collaborative, win-win relationships; • Have a solid knowledge of Asheville and its surrounding communities; • Love & participate in Asheville’s multi-cultural, grassroots, enterprising community; • Be ethical, gregarious, enthusiastic, fast-paced and organized while multitasking. Pluses: • Have at least two-years sales experience in print/media/online sales; • Enjoy cold-calling; • Be an avid Xpress reader • Understand Xpress’ community-based journalistic mission We offer: Base-pluscommission, health and dental insurance, IRA options and a progressive, flexible work environment. Send: Cover letter (that demonstrates your qualifications, passion and why you’d like to work with Xpress) and resume to: salesperson@mountainx.com.

No phone calls please.

PROFESSIONAL SALES Fortune 200 company recruiting sales associates in this area. • $30-$50K possible first year. • Renewals • Stock Bonuses • Training.

For an interview, call (828) 670-6099 or e-mail resume: CandiceAdms@aol.com

We are seeking individuals for full time immediate positions available. High energy sales environment. No experience necessary.

Call today for personal interview. 828-236-2530.

Drivers/Delivery AREAWIDE TRANSPORTATION AND TAXI SERVICE, INC. • Seeking drivers. Mature person for F/T. Serious inquiries only.

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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Perform administrative and patient care support duties in an outpatient, psychiatric recovery center in Jackson County. Primary responsibility for the center’s Patient Assistance Program (PAP). Full-time position with benefits. Graduate of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program and CMA certification with AAMA or AMT required. Must have two years of related experience, preferably in an outpatient medical office setting. Must also have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. The ability to function and multi-task in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Please contact Joe Ferrara, joe.ferrara@meridianbhs.org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org

• Performance Requirements: Ability and knowledge to perform medical assistant care. Knowledge of state regulations governing a nursing home. Ability to interpret, adapt, and aplpy guidelines and procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, residents, residents families, employees, and the public. Ability to effectively supervise other nursing staff and assign responsibilities appropriately. Possess good computer,written and verbal communication skills. Always presents a professional image.

Ability to do detailed and accurate work. Utilize time management skills. Answer telephone in a professional manner. Read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction. Recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors. Maintain productivity and work independently. Benefits: Excellent pay, benefits in a comfortable, supportive environment. Please email resume to administrator@ mccunecenter.org

PART TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED • Must have recent experience and be x-ray certified. Team players welcome! Fax resume to 828277-6820 or email kdjackson2@att.net SCHOOL NURSE Stone Mountain School is a therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 11-17 with ADHD and learning differences. We are currently seeking a nurse to oversee the health of our students. RN preferred.

Experience in a residential setting preferred.

828-669-8639 kscarbrough@ stonemountainschool.com stonemountainschool.com VET ASSISTANT POSITIONBLACK MOUNTAIN Looking for a mature, dependable person to help with assisting the Vet in a small Animal Hospital. The applicant must have previous experience working with animals and have a strong passion for them.

Applicant must be selfmotivated and able to work long hours; including weekends and holidays.

Please submit a cover letter with resume that includes references to brahinc@earthlink.net or in person at 306 West State Street Black Mountain NC 28711.

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CLINICAL ASSISTANT AND RECEPTIONIST • Needed at local holistic medical office.

Background in healthcare and medical terminology is preferable. 30 hours/week with room to grow. Please send a cover letter and resume to info@familytofamily.org.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE OR REGISTERED NURSE • Assists in the delivery of primary health care and resident management and supervises clinical staff.

Working 8 Conditions: Works in a fast-paced,VA contracted, Medicaid/Private Pay Center with predominantly elderly residents. Work may be stressful. Regulated by several agencies. Interactions with others may be constant and interruptive. • Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, substantial standing and walking.

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NOW HIRING! We are looking for bright, friendly, positive people with basic computer skills and who are able to type at least 20 w.p.m. to provide inbound customer care by phone. Sitel is one of the fastest growing companies in the world. $8.00 per hour- Increases: $.25 at 3 months, at 6 months, and $.25 at 12 months

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FAMILIES TOGETHER (FT) • Is dedicated to providing quality services to our exceptional children, families and adults. FT is a CABHA, and nationally accredited with CARF International. • Families Together is recruiting a Social Worker to provide assessment and case management with elderly and disabled adults in the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA). • Qualified candidates will include Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field; must have 1 year social work experience , preferably with geriatric or medical social work experience; experience preferred in the areas of case management, assessment and referral. • Solid computer skills for paperwork-intensive position; ability to work independently from home office, and meet a billable standard. • Full time salaried position in Buncombe and Madison Counties; own transportation required.

Candidates should email resumes to www.nc-mentor.com

Human Services

AVAILABLE POSITIONS • MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Cherokee County: Clinician Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Must have a Master’s degree and be license-eligible.

Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org Team Leader Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible.

Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org JJTC Team Clinician Seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed Therapist in Cherokee County for an exciting opportunity to serve predominately court referred youth and their families through Intensive In-Home and Basic Benefit Therapy. For more information contact Aaron Plantenberg, aaron.plantenberg@ meridianbhs.org Continued Next Column

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Haywood County: Clinician Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Must have a Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@meridianbhs.org Nurse Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Must have a license. Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@meridianbhs.org Jackson County: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Graduate of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program and CMA certification with AAMA or AMT required.

Two years of related experience required, preferably in an outpatient medical office setting. For more information, please contact Joe Ferrara, joe.ferrara@meridianbhs.org Transylvania County: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Must have mental health degree and two years experience.

For more information, contact Kim Franklin, kim.franklin@meridianbhs.org.

Clinician Must have a Master’s degree and be license-eligible.

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JUNE 13 - JUNE 19, 2012 •

Peer Support Specialist Applicants must demonstrate maturity in their own recovery process and be willing to participate in an extensive training program prior to employment. For more information, contact Kim Franklin, kim.franklin@ meridianbhs.org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN Behavioral Technician to provide support services Adult male in Arden 3 hours a week, mostly on Sundays.

Call HomeCare Management Corporation at 828-247-1700 or visit www.homecaremgmt.org BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN Behavioral Technician to provide support services for 15 yr. old male in Fairview area 3:30 pm-8:30 pm 5 days a week, 8 hours Saturdays.

Call HomeCare Management Corporation at 828-247-1700 or visit www.homecaremgmt.org

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FAMILIES TOGETHER INC. Due to continuous growth in WNC, Families Together, Inc is now hiring licensed professionals and Qualified Professionals in Buncombe, McDowell, Madison, Rutherford, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. • Qualified candidates will include • LPC’s, LCSW’s, LMFT’s, LCAS’s, PLCSW’s, or LPCA’s and Bachelor’s and Master’s Qualified Professionals. • FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. • www.familiestogether.net • Candidates should email resumes to humanresources@ familiestogether.net INTENSIVE IN-HOME THERAPIST (TEAM LEADER) IN HAYWOOD COUNTY • To work with youth and families. Masters degree and NC full/provisional licensure required as LPC, LCSW, LPA, LMFT. Supervision provided.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Apply at aspireapplicants@yahoo.com

JUST ECONOMICS SEEKS PART TIME COMMUNITY ORGANIZER Just Economics is seeking a part-time community organizer. Major responsibilities include building relationships with JE members and lowincome people, increasing lowincome membership, strengthening the community education and leadership development work of JE, and running the Voices for Economic Justice program.

For a full job description visit www.justeconomicswnc.org.

Send resumes to info@justeconomicswnc.org

by June 20th.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE NC Mentor is offering free informational meetings to those who are interested in becoming therapeutic foster parents. The meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm (snacks provided) and 4th Friday 12pm-1pm (lunch provided).

• If you are interested in making a difference in a child’s life, please call Rachel Wingo at (828) 696-2667 ext 15 or e-mail Rachel at rachel.wingo@ thementornetwork.com • Become a Therapeutic Foster Family. • Free informational meeting. NC Mentor. 120C Chadwick Square Court, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

OCTOBER ROAD is a nationally accredited, community, mental health and substance abuse provider in to the greater Asheville area. • As a value driven organization, we strive to follow evidenced based practices and work diligently to recruit and retain the most dedicated and qualified staff to comprise our treatment teams.

• We are currently inviting professionals to express their career interest in the following positions: Case Manager – ACTT QP Master’s Level Community Relations Representative Billing Clerk specializing in Third Party Billing Receptionist - Customer Service Coordinator RN Assertive Community Treatment Team Competitive benefits and salary. Send resumes w/ salary req to info@octoberroadinc.com See detailed job descriptions on our website at www.octoberroadinc.com

RESCARE HOMECARE ResCare HomeCare is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians and Certified Peer Support Specialists in the Asheville and Marion offices. Please email inquiries/resumes to jlatner@rescare.com.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Mountain Area Recovery Center is seeking Licensed Substance Abuse Counselors to fill positions in our outpatient opioid treatment facility located in Clyde, North Carolina. Candidates will provide substance abuse services, including but not limited to, DWI assessments and groups, assessments/ screening, intake, client orientation, person centered planning, case management, intervention, client education, and plan and lead structured process and theme centered groups. We offer competitive pay WITH benefits: medical, dental, life, short-term disability, flexible spending account, 401-K, pto, paid holidays, and a flexible work environment in this challenging, yet highly rewarding field. If you are up to the challenge, please e-mail your resume to rhonda.ingle@marc-otp.com or fax to attention: Rhonda Ingle at 828.252.9512.Mountain Area Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE ASHEVILLE OFFICE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES • Has a unique and exciting opportunity for a full time, salaried Program Director/LCSW. Position includes operational oversight, program development, and a small adult caseload.

Operational experience preferred. Please send resumes to csimpson@fpscorp.com

THE ASHEVILLE OFFICE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES • Is seeking the following: • RN to serve on an ACT Team (start date 9/1); • QMHP to serve children/adolescents and families on an Intensive In Home Team; 8 QMHP to work in a Day Treatment classroom at Asheville Middle School; • Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist to work with children in our school-based program (clinical supervision toward licensure provided).

Please send resumes to csimpson@fpscorp.com.

THERAPISTS AND CASE MANAGERS NEEDED IN HAYWOOD, JACKSON AND MACON COUNTIES Therapists and Qualified Professionals needed to provide services to children and adolescents in the school, home and community.

Services include Outpatient Therapy, Day Treatment and Intensive In-Home. Competitive salary, flexible hours, and excellent benefit package.

Therapists MUST possess a NC Therapy or Provisional License.

QP’s MUST possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of post degree experience with children/adolescents with Mental Health diagnoses (may require more experience depending on degree). To apply: Email resume to: telliot@jcpsmail.org or fax resume to 828-586-6601 www.jacksoncountyps.org UNIVERSAL MH/DD/SAS is seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed therapist as a full time Intensive In Home Team Leader in Forest City. Various pay options. Please email Patra at plowe@umhs.net UNIVERSAL MH/DD/SAS is seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed therapist as a full time Intensive In Home Team Leader in Morganton. Various pay options. Please email Patra at plowe@umhs.net WNC GROUP HOMES FOR AUTISTIC PERSONS • Is hiring for Residential Counselor positions. Full Time 2nd and 3rd shift and Part Time. Each qualified applicant must have High School Diploma and 2 years experience, or College degree.

Apply in person at 28 Pisgah View Ave Asheville. Please view our website for additional information.www.wncgrouphomes.org DIRECT CARE POSITION • Girls Boarding School, Summer PT, weekends req.

Experience preferred. Must be able to function independently and possess a strong work ethic. While not required, interest in working with children a plus. To make application please send CV and letter of interest to humanresources@ ashevilleacademy.com or fax to 877-219-7006.

Arts/Media STUDIO ASSISTANT WANTED • Work 2 days/wk in pottery studio. Experience with clay and glaze preferred. Must enjoy skilled handiwork, mastering new techniques.

Excellent pay.

Call Lee 670-9327

Teaching/ Education HEAD START/NC PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT Community Action Opportunities seeks an energetic individual with a desire to work as an early childhood professional in our high quality program.

Requirements: Experience working with pre-school children. NC Early Childhood Credentials required.

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish-English a plus.

Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Able to pass, background and drug screen required. Salary Range: $10.50/hr. - $14.47/hr. DOQ Send resume, with cover letter, and work references with complete contact information to: Human Resources Manager 25 Gaston Street Asheville, NC 28801 Or Admin@ communityactionopportunities. org Or (828) 253-6319 – Fax Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Open until filled. EOE and DFWP. HEAD START/NC PRE-K TEACHER Community Action Opportunities seeks a dedicated and experienced early childhood professional to join our high quality early childhood program.

Requirements: Four year degree in Early Childhood Education At least two years of related experience with preschool children required. BK license preferred. Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Able to pass, background and drug screen required. Salary Range: $11.50/hr. - $19.00/hr. DOQ Send resume, with cover letter, and work references with complete contact information to: Human Resources Manager 25 Gaston Street Asheville, NC 28801 Or Admin@ communityactionopportunities. org Or (828) 253-6319 – Fax Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Open until filled. EOE and DFW.

Business Opportunities HELP WANTED • Make money mailing brochures from home. Free supplies. Helping homeworkers since 2001. Genuine opportunity. No experience required. Start immediately. www.theworkhub.net (AAN CAN)

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Spiritual ILLUMINATING YOUR PATH Call Master Psychic Intuitive, Nina Anin. • 15 years in Asheville. • Individuals • Groups • Parties. (828) 2537472. ninaanin@weebly.com

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