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letters Kudos to Nelda Holder on home rule Kudos to Nelda Holder for her column on home rule, pointing out how the N.C. Democratic Party is merely getting a taste of its own medicine [“You Say Po-tay-to,” June 22 Xpress]. Her departure from Mountain Xpress editorial power has been a huge loss. Home rule is a big part of the reason I left the Democrats and voted mostly Republican (though really anti-incumbent) last November. I have known for a long time that home rule was essential for isolated, Southern, socially progressive communities like Asheville and Chapel Hill to make any significant progress on either gay rights or environmental contraception funding, and so it was, perversely, Democrats who were standing in the way. Thus I’m glad the NCDP is getting a taste of its own medicine and hope they learn from it. Even the otherwise excellent N.C. contraception education curriculum was a violation of home rule, as Asheville and Chapel Hill could still have done far better, but the Democrats just didn’t get it. Let’s hope they do now. — Alan Ditmore Leicester
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Marc Hunt is a practical visionary Marc Hunt is a community visionary with practical business and financial skills that are needed on our City Council. He has a deep love for our Asheville community and its natural resources. As chair of the Asheville Greenway Commission, Marc championed the acquisition of the Waller Tract along Hominy Creek. This new park land adds almost a mile of greenway through a beautifully wooded section of West Asheville. Through his innovative work on the project, the tract was acquired by a coalition of [the city of] Asheville, Buncombe County and private funds raised through bicycle organizations. Marc dreams of Asheville being a city of strong, healthy neighborhoods connected with bike trails and greenways, with quality outdoor opportunities for recreation. He has the ability to cut through partisanship to find the common goals for our community and the skills to achieve them. I strongly support Marc Hunt in his bid for City Council. — Doug (Brotherhug) Barlow Asheville
Marijuana legalization is a manifold win It’s time to legalize marijuana. Let the druggies switch to marijuana and tax it. Let Philip Morris, et al, put the cartels out of business. Let North Carolina tobacco farmers boost their incomes. Win the war on drugs, put the cartels out of business, create more legal N.C. jobs, boost N.C. farm incomes and balance the U.S. budget: Legalization is a win, win, win, win, win solution. — Paul King Asheville
Local towing policy is a racket My son did a favor for a friend [recently] by offering a ride from an apartment complex in north Asheville called the Grove. When leaving, he discovered his car had been towed by AllSafe Towing from the half-empty parking lot to the tune of $150, which had to be paid in cash only. This is a substantial fee for anyone, but especially for a student who works to support himself. While making a complaint to the manager of the Grove the day after towing, I discovered that the Grove receives a kickback from All-Safe Towing for each vehicle towed off their property. What an incentive to have a ridiculous towing policy! This apartment complex serves off-campus students who do not yet realize the extent to which they are being taken advantage by this towing racket. I want to spread the word to them and other parents. — Leslie Dickerson Asheville
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The Grove responds We [at the Grove apartments] are sorry that we have upset the letter writer her son. Our towing policy is for the benefit of our residents. We want them to have access to the limited parking in front of their apartments, and have signs posted on property letting visitors know that they will be towed, at their own expense, if they attempt to park in residentparking areas. We do have a visitor parking lot on the property that is clearly marked, as well as towing-policy signs. The towing policy that we have with AllSafe Towing does, in fact, include a royalty that we get for each nonresident car that is towed. In this particular case, we did refund the royalty to the family since they were upset, but told them that in the future they would need to follow policy. The funds acquired from the towing policy go back in to maintaining our customers’ experience. For example, we just re-striped our parking lot. Furthermore, we are installing a new game room with interactive games for our tenants. Towing is an effort to keep a secure property and ensure our tenants’ safety. We certainly do not tow as a moneymaking effort; we pass on the revenue to our residents’ experience. — Megan Hunter The Grove Asheville
The Cockman Family is a Shindig staple I appreciate the June 29 Xpress article about Shindig on the Green [“Mountain Values”]. However, I take strong exception to the paragraph about The Cockmans. The writer, after interviewing Glenn Bannerman (long-time Shindig host and family-dance team leader), writes that The Cockmans are “peripheral players no one has ever heard of,” and implies even they end up performing on main stage. It seems that the writer did not understand
Mr. Bannerman was using The Cockmans as a strong example of the beauty of Shindig. They began playing on Main Stage when they were little boys, barely big enough to get their fingers around the necks of their instruments, always getting standing ovations! I can certainly imagine Mr. Bannerman explaining how musicians, playing all around under the trees (the periphery), can find themselves on the Main Stage. The Cockman Family is an award-winning bluegrass gospel band. They have been performing for at least 25 years. Most recently, they were awarded the Community Heritage Award by the North Carolina Folk Society. They try to get to Shindig as often as possible. They still get standing ovations and are as humble and gracious as they were when they were children. You do not have to be famous to play on Main Stage, but we do have famous folks who show up to play just because it’s Shindig! The writer’s mistake was in writing in the present perfect tense without qualifying when it was that no one had heard of The Cockmans. Playing on the periphery does not make one a “peripheral player.” I am thankful for Glenn Bannerman, Brooke Buckner and all the heroes who make up The Folk Heritage Committee. They have made it their mission to preserve our mountain heritage. Thanks to all of them! See you at Shindig! — Jane Gurley Hendersonville
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by D.G. Martin About 10 years ago, I compiled a list of the most important events in 20th-century North Carolina history. This seemed like a good time to reassess, but I’m sticking with what I wrote back then. Here’s my list: • The election of 1900. The white-supremacy Democratic Party returned to power, and Charles Brantley Aycock became governor. The adoption of a literacy requirement for voting (with a grandfather clause to protect illiterate whites) assured the Democrats’ victory, effectively froze most blacks out of North Carolina political life for most of the century, and made us a solid one-party state. • The Wright brothers’ flight in 1903. Maybe the Wright brothers came from Ohio, but they came here. As a result, we define ourselves as “first in flight.” • The creation of the State Highway Commission in 1921 under “Good Roads” Gov. Cameron Morrison. • The establishment of the Duke Endowment in 1924. The philanthropy of James Buchanan Duke ensured Duke University’s national prominence and set the pattern for a rich philanthropic tradition in North Carolina. • The 1929 textile strikes in Gastonia. • The publication of Look Homeward, Angel by Asheville native Thomas Wolfe in 1929. • The 1931 campus consolidation. Bringing together the campuses of North Carolina State, Women’s College, and the University of North Carolina under one governing board and president ultimately led to the unified administration of all public higher education under the UNC system, beginning in 1971. • The founding of the Institute of Government in Chapel Hill in 1931. A model for similar institutions in other states, it fostered a tradition of professionalism and integrity in public officials. • State funding for public schools. In the early 1930’s, North Carolina assumed primary responsibility for funding the state’s public schools. • The 1937 debut of “The Lost Colony,” Paul Green’s pioneering outdoor drama. Since then, thousands of North Carolinians have learned their best-remembered history lessons in outdoor theaters in places like Manteo, Cherokee and Boone. • The rise of Billy Graham in 1949. After his successful crusade in Los Angeles, North Carolina made Graham its “patron saint.”
The 1958 rout marked the beginning of the end for the Klan as a serious participant in North Carolina public life. • The Willis Smith/Frank Graham U.S. Senate race in 1950. Terry Sanford, Jesse Helms, Robert Morgan, I. Beverly Lake Sr., John Sanders and many other important political figures played important roles in this campaign, cutting their teeth as they defined both their respective viewpoints and their commitment to participating in public life. • The creation of the Community College System in 1957. • The Lumbee Indians’ rout of the Ku Klux. This January 1958 event marked the beginning of the end for the Klan as a serious participant in North Carolina public life. • The founding of Research Triangle Park around 1959. • The Greensboro sit-ins at Woolworth’s in February 1960. • The election of Gov. Terry Sanford in 1960. • The end of the Dixie Classic basketball tournament in 1961. • The 1963 Speaker Ban Law. • The Charlotte busing decision (Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education) upheld by the Supreme Court in 1971. • The 1972 elections. The election of Jesse Helms to the U.S Senate and of Jim Holshouser as the state’s first Republican governor in the 20th century ended 70 years of almost total Democratic political dominance. But it also began the era of Democrat Jim Hunt, who was elected lieutenant governor. • The 1984 Senate race between Jim Hunt and Jesse Helms. • The 1989 “coup d’etat” led by Joseph Mavretic in the Statehouse, ending the speakership of Liston Ramsey. • The 1991 selection of Dan Blue as the first African-American speaker of the House. • The merger of NationsBank and Bank of America in 1998. Having Bank of America’s (and, for a time, Wachovia/First Union’s) home offices in Charlotte made the state one of the country’s biggest banking centers. X
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Editor’s note: Some names have been changed to protect people interviewed for this story and their families. For most 23-year-olds at UNCA, the recently concluded spring semester was a rite of passage, signaling the end of their college years and a big transition into the working world. But for sophomore Loida Ginocchio-Silva, it was just one more semester in a college career that stretches endlessly before her — assuming she could somehow manage to keep it going. Born in Lima, Peru, she came to the U.S. with her family at age 13, speaking not a word of English. But she worked hard and, encouraged by some high-school teachers, took courses at Alamance Community College before transferring to UNCA in the fall of 2010. As an undocumented student, however, GinocchioSilva isn’t eligible for financial aid, and despite having lived in North Carolina for a decade, she’s charged out-of-state tuition. This spring, she was enrolled in one class, for which she says she paid about $2,000. Ginocchio-Silva’s undocumented status also prevents her from finding stable employment. So she works odd jobs — dishwashing, baby-sitting — anything to help her cobble together her tuition payments. But that hasn’t cowed her spirit. “My intention is not to make anyone feel sad for me. I’m not afraid, and I’m not ashamed of being undocumented,” she explains. “That’s just a label that’s been imposed on me: I’m a human being, and that’s not who I am.” Meanwhile, on Jan. 27, Rep. George Cleveland introduced HB 11, titled “No Postsecondary Education/Illegal Aliens,” which
“i barely remember honduras ... i suppose i was really too young to remember the journey here.” >>>>>>>> <<<<<<<< undocumented a-b tech freshman >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> elena rodriguez
would have barred undocumented immigrants from attending North Carolina’s public universities and community colleges at all. Concerned about the bill, a member of the NC DREAM Team, a statewide student group promoting immigrant rights, sent the Onslow County Republican an email stating, “It is saddening that one of our state’s representatives would go out of their way to deny a segment of our state’s population the right to educate and better themselves.” According to the group’s website, Cleveland responded: “I find it revolting that an American thinks that we should financially support people that cannot legally work in this country through taxpayer-subsidized education. If you feel so strongly about this issue, find an illegal and pay for their education at a private university.” Cleveland did not respond to requests for comment; the bill died in committee, but it could conceivably be revived as an amendment to another bill.
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LOIDA GINOCCHIO-SILVA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>><< <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< PHOTO BY JONATHAN WELCH
Ginocchio-Silva came to the U.S. with her mother and brother on April 21, 2001. Her father had applied for a religious-worker visa and planned to join the family later. But they made some mistakes in the application process that they were unable to correct later; and when the family’s tourist visa expired, they stayed on. “My family came to the U.S. in hopes of giving my brother and me a better opportunity,” GinocchioSilva explains. Since then, however, life has been a constant struggle for the family. Her father eventually joined them here, and each parent worked two jobs, taking whatever employment they could find. Financial pressures aside, undocumented residents live in constant fear of discovery and deportation. A particular concern is a section in the Immigration and Nationality Act called 287(g), which empowers local law-enforcement personnel to enforce federal immigration laws. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is one of the few such agencies in Western North Carolina that has a 287(g) program.
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Asked about deportation and fears of racial profiling, Sgt. Mike Cox, the agent in charge of the local program, explained: “If someone’s arrested anywhere out in the public here and they’re subject to come to our jail in Henderson County, there is a 287(g) officer that’s assigned to every shift. Anybody that’s arrested who’s foreign-born is subject to screening. ... We always want to know where they were born, what their date of birth is, medical conditions — and that’s every single person that comes in, regardless of nationality. Deportation is such a lengthy process anyhow, there’s no way anyone could be deported the first time they’re arrested.” For Ginocchio-Silva’s parents, however, these hardships only reinforced their dreams of a good education for their children. In her junior year of high school, Ginocchio-Silva began thinking about college. “I owe so much to a couple of my teachers,” she recalls. “They knew I had a hard time with the language, but they helped me believe in myself.” But every college application she filled out asked for her Social Security number, and Ginocchio-Silva soon realized her troubles were far from over. Despite these challenges, however, Ginocchio-Silva has found time to take an active role in campus life. Last school year, she served as vice president of Herman@s Orgullosos en Las Americas (“Proud Sisters and Brothers in the Americas”). HOLA focuses on immigration rights and educational equality for all undocumented students in Western North Carolina. “It’s so important to be able to reach out to the Asheville community about the issues facing undocumented students. We must come together if we want to create change in North Carolina,” she declares.
EARLIER THIS YEAR, MEMBERS OF VARIOUS LOCAL AND STATEWIDE GROUPS, INCLUDING HOLA, RALLIED AGAINST BARRING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM ATTENDING PUBLIC COLLEGES >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PHOTO BY JERRY NELSON
In state/out of state While Ginocchio-Silva struggles to make a dent in her tuition statements, other local students face similar challenges. Elena Rodriguez, an undocumented 18-year-old freshman at A-B Tech, hails from Honduras. She and her family emigrated to the United States when Rodriguez was 4. “I barely remember Honduras: My family tells me stories about what it was like there, but it all seems so fuzzy to me now. I suppose I was really too young to remember the journey here,” she reports. Rodriguez always figured she’d go on to college after finishing high school. Many of her friends decided to earn associate’s degrees at A-B Tech before transferring to a fouryear college, to offset rising tuition costs. Rodriguez, however, was in for a surprise. “I couldn’t believe what I had to pay: I remember receiving my statement and my eyes getting so wide. I did not understand how this institution could charge me out-of-state tuition when I live with my family in Asheville.” Meanwhile, her friend Ramiro Diaz tried to register for a few classes at A-B Tech to take care of some prerequisites he would need for his associate’s degree — only to find out that under guidelines established by the UNC Board of Governors, he had to wait
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till every documented student had registered before he could sign up for whatever courses were still available. “I was so nervous I wasn’t going to get any of the classes I needed,” he recalls. “I watched as class after class closed and wondered if I would even be able to register for anything.” Diaz washes dishes and buses tables at a downtown Asheville restaurant, struggling to make ends meet. “I know I need to finish school so I can make a better life for myself, which is why I enrolled in community college in the first place. But with the school policies for undocumented students the way they are, I don’t know if I ever will get anywhere,” he reveals.
A free ride? In the last 10 years, the nation’s Hispanic population has soared, from 35.3 million to 50.5 million. In the 2010 census, Hispanics accounted for 56 percent of the total population increase — far outstripping earlier projections. And according to the Pew Hispanic Center, nine of the 12 states with the fastest-growing Hispanic populations are in the Southeast, led by North Carolina and Georgia. Most of these people are legal residents, but there are about 11.2 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S., the Pew Center estimates, the majority of them Hispanic. Against that backdrop, there’s a growing hostility toward illegal immigrants. Between 2008 and 2009, the number of groups that “go beyond mere advocacy of restrictive immigration policy to actually confront or harass suspected immigrants” jumped from 173 to 309, according to a 2010 report by the Southern Poverty Law Center titled “Rage on the Right.” Unauthorized immigrants, opponents say, take jobs away from legal residents and take unfair advantage of taxpayer-funded educational and health-care systems. Apparently, some of Diaz’s and Rodriguez’s classmates share those sentiments. “The tuition increase and class-selection process is fair, because these people aren’t legal citizens,” A-B Tech sophomore Elizabeth Montgomery maintains. “The individuals who are here legally should have first choice when choosing their college classes and should rightfully be charged less for tuition. Education is not a right — it’s a privilege,” she declares. Hendersonville resident Laura Adams, an A-B Tech student who soon plans to transfer to UNCA, agrees. “I don’t go into other countries demanding to be educated,” she points out. “If they don’t like tuition increases, maybe they should have thought about that before coming to a country illegally and expecting to be treated like an American citizen.” Lisa Goldstein, a junior at N.C. State, sees HB 11 as a step in the right direction. “Why should I be responsible for paying someone’s tuition who shouldn’t even be in this country anyway?” she asks. “There are so many ways to come to this country legally, it’s disgraceful and uncalled-for for illegal immigrants to think they deserve a free ride,” she proclaims.
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One child’s dream Amid these difficulties, HOLA (which means “hello” in Spanish) hosted a wide-ranging series of events this past year, including an immigrant film series, a poetry-slam night and an evening devoted to the stories and struggles of undocumented immigrants in Western North Carolina. “This was such a great opportunity for students to come forward and have the chance to talk about how their lives have been shaped,” notes co-President Marcela Garza. “I think we had a very good year,” says former President Paty Tomas, “but we always need to get more people involved.” Both Garza and Tomas are U.S. citizens. The group kicked off the summer with a Salsa Night celebrating the end of the spring semester. They’re also hatching plans to attend several education rallies in Raleigh this summer. Meanwhile, HOLA is seeking donations to its scholarship fund. According to OnCampus Research, 58 percent of Latino high-school students in the U.S. don’t see college in their future. HOLA aims to do something about that — one student at a time. “We choose one undocumented high-school student a year who is making commendable progress in school and within the community,” Tomas explains. “Since tuition is so high these days, we want to help any way we can to make sure at least one child’s dream of going to college comes true.” Students submit nominations to a board made up of UNCA faculty members, which decides who gets the money. This past year, the group raised roughly $2,000 via community donations, awarding the scholarship to Ginocchio-Silva.
Face to face HOLA members are also involved in a variety of other projects and Latino groups in the Asheville area, including COLA, Nuestro Centro, Defensa Comunitaria and TELASH — a local Spanish-language theater company. “We are focused on Latino advocacy, but you do not have to be of Latino descent to join. In fact, we encourage all people to come and learn more about our culture and our people,” Garza explains. Meanwhile, Ginocchio-Silva has decided to suspend her slow plod toward a college degree. “That doesn’t mean I won’t be back,” she explains. “But the way the situation is now, I feel I’m being taken advantage of. I pay taxes to the federal government and to North Carolina; for the Department of Revenue, I’m in-state, but for the Department of Education, I’m outof-state. I deserve equal access to education: I refuse to feed that system anymore.” Accordingly, Ginocchio-Silva has a message for her fellow immigrants and the community at large: “If we’re to change things in WNC, we can’t do it hiding in the shadows. All over the U.S., this is happening more and more: We’re part of this country, and we’re demanding our rights.” X North Carolina native Christina McIntyre Ayala is a junior at Western Carolina University. To learn more about HOLA, visit holaunca.wordpress.com.
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Man with a plan? Commissioner K. Ray Bailey, who also chairs the Economic Development Coalition, stands outside the former Volvo plant. Commissioners approved purchasing the massive property in hopes of luring new jobs to the area. photo by Jonathan Welch
by Jake Frankel After weeks of speculation about a pending deal with an unnamed private company, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved one of the largest real estate purchases in the county’s history in hopes of luring new jobs to the area. The commissioners unanimously agreed to pay $7 million for the former Volvo plant in Skyland, which closed last year. The decision was the only notable action taken during the board’s June 28 meeting (technically, a continuation of the June 21 session). In the days leading up to the vote, county, city and state leaders had hinted that the purchase would be part of a larger, multifaceted arrangement with a private employer that would then take over the site. During a June 7 closed session, the commissioners discussed offering economic incentives to an unspecified company that “would bring up to 400 jobs and make a $125 million investment in the area,” according to the meeting minutes. The day before, Gov. Bev Perdue had flown to Asheville, reportedly to meet with the CEO of an undisclosed large company concerning a possible move to the mountains. More recently, Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith had tweeted about an upcoming “big jobs announcement.” And a June 27 email from Kit Cramer, president
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of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, promised that her organization’s June 30 meeting “will be the only place to hear BIG NEWS that will have a lasting impact on our community.” Meanwhile, in the hours leading up to the commissioners’ vote, WLOS began reporting that the Canadian-based Linamar Corp., which manufactures engines, transmissions and drive trains, was planning to take over the site (see The Beat, “An Inside Job”). The commissioners, however, remained tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying the report. Instead, commissioners and county staff alike touted the purchase in more general terms, saying it was needed to preserve the site for future manufacturing jobs rather than letting it be converted to residential or retail space. “This board has made it clear time and time again that one of its greatest commitments is to jobs and investment in this community to help get us out of this bad economic climate,” asserted County Attorney Michael Frue. “There’s been a number of outfits interested in that property. And the last thing we want to see, rather than having manufacturing facilities and a number of good-paying local jobs in the local sector, would be to see it leveled and have a strip mall or apartments built on the site.” Before recommending that the commis-
“If a company is wealthy enough to operate a system this big, why can’t they provide their own money and do it on their own without government assistance?” — Candler resident Jerry Rice
sioners approve the purchase, Frue also assured them that the county has “undergone an exhaustive due diligence on the property, indicating that it’s a good site: It’s a good facility, it’s good buildings, good grounds.” Nonetheless, he cautioned, “Anytime you make a business decision, you take some risk. ... There’s no certainties in life.” During the public hearing on the matter, local developer Jerry Sternberg helped clarify those potential risks, saying, “If there’s an element of speculation in this deal, I think it’s a dangerous cliff that you might fall over, because I looked at this property, and it’s my best estimate that taxes, maintenance and security, all the other things ... could easily run $300,000 to $500,000 a year. “If the county ended up with this thing by default and had to break it up and start competing with the other empty industrial buildings we have in our community,” he continued, “that would mean those of us who pay taxes are competing with ourselves.” But Sternberg also called the $7 million price tag an “excellent” value for the massive, 65-acre site and 405,108 square foot building. And if the hypothetical business deal came to fruition soon, he added, it could be “the No. 1 achievement” of the commissioners’ term. The other two people who spoke during the public hearing echoed Sternberg’s mix of hopes and concerns. Candler resident Jerry Rice thanked the commissioners for their “great efforts to
bring jobs here,” but he also asked for more details, questioning the necessity of using public funds. “If a company is wealthy enough to operate a system this big, why can’t they provide their own money and do it on their own without government assistance?” he wondered. “How many skilled workers are we talking about? How much money do they take home?” Resident Lisa Landis also pleaded with the commissioners for more information. “Do you have certain businesses that are already looking at this? And why would you be a gobetween?” she queried. “I don’t understand that. Why would the county commissioners be the middleman?” No further details were forthcoming, however, and several commissioners told Xpress that they were bound by a confidentiality agreement. Board Chair David Gantt did thank the speakers for their “great questions,” though, stressing that any economic incentives the county might offer a private company would require accountability. “It’s not just going to be a loosey-goosy process,” he assured them. Commissioner Carol Peterson agreed, explaining, “It’s our responsibility to be stewards and try to facilitate economic development in Buncombe County.” X Jake Frankel can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 115, or at jfrankel@mountainx.com.
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In the wake of the WNC Community Media Center’s recent demise, Asheville City Council members are teaming up with the Buncombe County commissioners to lay the groundwork for the future of local public-access/community media. At their June 28 meeting, Council members approved a request for proposals for new community-media projects. City and county staff will evaluate the proposals, and both local governments are expected to vote on the final selection in September. But the open-ended nature of the request exposed some philosophical differences among Council members. Interested groups will be asked to propose a community-media development project that may or may not involve a public-access channel. This is meant to encourage groups to use newer media options such as streaming video, and to partner with other local organizations, Director of Administrative Services Lauren Bradley explained. “Seed money,” said Bradley, would be provided for three years in diminishing amounts until the new group became self-sustaining: $60,000 in the first year, dropping to $40,000
“I was very hopeful for [public access], but that was a different economy and a different day.” — Council member Jan Davis
and then $20,000 in years two and three. The city and county would each cover half the cost. After that, neither government would provide additional funding. But the broad approach seemed too vague to Mayor Terry Bellamy, who questioned the wisdom of not specifying a public-access station. “It’s not clear to me what’s going to come out of the $30,000 we’re going to invest,” she said, adding, “It sounds like it could go to just about anything.” Council member Esther Manheimer, however, defended casting a wide net, which she said might elicit more innovative ideas that neither Council members nor city staff could predict. “I think the sentiment of a lot of folks in Asheville is that they’re not real pleased with the URTV model, and that might not be something, necessarily, we’d want to continue, so let’s make this RFP broad enough,” urged Manheimer. Bellamy also raised questions about PEG moneys (funding for public-access, educational and local-government channels that’s distributed by the state), asking how those funds would be used if the chosen group didn’t plan to run
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All business: Under a rezoning move that makes all parts of the Sunny Point Cafe property a business classification, the owners will have to make a few changes, such as building a privacy fence to buffer adjacent residences. photo by Jonathan Welch
a public-access station. In that case, Bradley explained, the PEG funds would support local government and/or educational channels, and the money for the new community-media project would come from the city’s and county’s general funds. Council member Jan Davis said that while he’s long supported public access, the difficult economy means Council has to set its priorities differently. “We shepherded [public access] in, working in partnership with the county on that. ... I was very hopeful for it, but that was a different economy and a different day.” The measure was approved 5-1, with Davis casting the lone opposing vote. Council member Cecil Bothwell was absent on vacation but said he would have supported the measure if he’d been there.
Bin there, done that On a more tangible front, Council members unanimously approved rezoning a portion of the property occupied by the Sunny Point Café at the corner of Haywood Road and State Street in West Asheville. The area in question had been zoned RM-16 (residential, multifamily, high-density); the entire 0.66 acre parcel is now zoned for commercial use. The Sunny Point owners requested the change after receiving a citation for having a parking lot and trash bin in an area zoned residential. The disputed property contains a small brick home and a garden where the restaurant grows some of its produce. As part of the rezoning, Sunny Point must install a privacy fence and additional landscape buffer between the parcel
and adjacent properties. The restaurant will also be required to enclose its trash container (which will be limited to nonfood waste) and composting bins.
Other business Council members also: • Unanimously approved a $1.2 million contract with McGill Associates to provide engineering services for the Lake Craig flood-control project in east Asheville. Phase 1, which includes the engineering services as well as a roadway, utilities and river-relocation construction, is projected to cost about $4.15 million. Construction is expected to begin next summer, with completion the following spring. • Heard an update from the Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission. Established a year ago, the commission is charged with promoting the sustainability and continued development of the riverfront. The group recommended strengthening the city’s presence in the area by promoting sustainable development and making infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks and water lines. The group also recommended hiring a consultant to to review proposed regulations for the district. • Appointed Flora Marr and Elizabeth Franks to the Civic Center Commission. • Appointed Gwynne Rukenbrod and Jennifer Gordon to the Public Art Board. X Christopher George can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 140, or at cgeorge@mountainx.com.
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Linamar to acquire former Volvo plant; GOP releases proposed redistricting maps Buncombe County buys former Volvo plant. County sells Volvo plant to the Linamar Corp., a Canadian manufacturer, the following year. Asheville gives Linamar $2.2 million in incentives over four years. Buncombe kicks in $6.8 million in incentives. North Carolina pitches in $9 million. The hoped-for result? Almost 400 local jobs paying, on average, more than $39,000 a year. State and local officials were jubilant when they announced the news June 30 at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner: Linamar will take over the old Volvo plant, purchased days earlier by Buncombe County for $7 million, and provide 363 jobs and $80 million in capital investment, with the possibility of more to come. The average job will pay $39,752 and will offer benefits. “This company could have gone anywhere in the world. They chose Asheville,” Gov. Bev Perdue told the audience of local business owners. The combination of incentives, infrastructure and education was what secured the deal, she asserted. “This project didn’t happen because there was a jobs fairy that flew over Asheville and sprinkled some dust down and said, ‘You all deserve this,’” Perdue declared. “It doesn’t work that way when 49 other states are competing for the same jobs.” Linamar will hold job fairs Tuesday, July 5, from noon to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Haynes Building on A-B Tech’s Enka campus. Renovation is slated to begin in August, with production ramping up in November. The company aims to have full production going late in 2013. The deal’s origins stretch back to late last year, when local officials, led by Buncombe Commissioner K. Ray Bailey (current chair of the Economic Development Coalition), began brokering an agreement with Linamar. Last December, the governor called Volvo to persuade them to lower the property’s selling price in order to facilitate the deal. City officials were also involved in the negotiations, with Mayor Terry Bellamy taking company executives on a tour of the old plant. Several weeks ago, Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz visited the area and met with the governor. “This was a long journey for us; it took a long time to decide on this. But the support was incredible at all levels: We couldn’t say no,” said Nick Adams, the company’s vice president for global sales. “We’re not moving work here — we’re starting growth. Nobody’s losing their job somewhere else.” Adams also praised the area’s communitycollege system, calling it one of the best the company has seen. Linamar, he said, will
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Job jubilation: An exuberant Buncombe commissioners’ Chair David Gantt praises the county’s purchase of the Volvo plant, a key part in the deal for Linamar bringing 363 manufacturing jobs to Asheville. photo by Jonathan Welch
pursue apprenticeship and internship programs with A-B Tech. Ironically, one of the Asheville plant’s first clients will be Volvo, the property’s former owner. The city plans to pay its share of the incentives via tax rebates, while the county will pull its share from an economic-development fund. The state’s $9 million contribution will consist of a combination of grants and tax rebates. And given Linamar’s impressive growth record, additional jobs are a strong possibility board of commissioners Chair David Gantt told Xpress. City and county officials alike promised that the incentives are dependent upon Linamar meeting investment and payroll benchmarks. Company executives, meanwhile, said the county’s role in securing the building was vital, enabling them to proceed with the renovation while gathering additional capital for the purchase. The deal calls for Linamar to buy the building from the county early next year for the same price.
“They wouldn’t have located here if we didn’t agree to purchase the property,” Gantt explained. He also projected that for every job Linamar brings to the area, it will create three more indirectly — eventually resulting in a $125 million increase in the tax base. “We didn’t get the memo that said manufacturing is dead in the United States!” crowed Gantt, praising his colleagues’ “political guts” in agreeing to buy the property. He and other officials particularly credited Bailey’s work in pulling together the deal. “Everything that’s happening here has his fingerprints all over it,” Gantt proclaimed. Bellamy, sporting a Linamar ball cap for her speech, pledged the company “the full support of the city, the strength of our worldclass work force, and the innovative and independent spirit of our residents.” The county commissioners will discuss the deal in more detail at their July 26 meeting. Asheville City Council will vote on the city’s portion of the incentive package at an upcoming meeting. — by David Forbes and Jake Frankel
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Mapping the future? Released July 1 by the first Republican-led General Assembly in more than 100 years, the new Congressional Districts split Asheville — and its majority of Democratic voters — into two districts. That’s gerrymandering, say critics, alleging that the proposal aims to hurt Democrats’ ability to get elected. Republicans counter that it’s fair. The Joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee will hold Thursday, July 7, public hearings on the matter, telecast from locations across the state. The local hearing will be at A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium from 3 to 9 p.m.
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Good news, bad news Environmental reports from WNC by Susan Andrew Women in several Western North Carolina counties aren’t living as long as they used to. The details come in a new report, “Falling Behind: Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties from 2000 to 2007 in an International Context,” which appeared June 15 online at PopulationHealthMetrics.com. “For women, you have barely any counties [in the Deep South and the Appalachian Mountains] that are ahead of the curve,” says Bill Heisel of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, which published the report. Indeed, as in many Third-World nations, there’s a backward trend in life expectancy, he notes. “It’s even more dramatic if you just look at the last decade,” says Heisel. Health problems caused by smoking, obesity and high blood pressure may be at the root of the downward trend. “Those things have worsened recently,” Heisel tells Xpress. “McDowell lost a full year of life expectancy. Henderson went backwards.” Yancey, Madison, Mitchell, Jackson, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Rutherford and Swain counties also show declines in life expectancy, especially for females (see map). “It’s a truly disturbing trend that women are losing life expectancy even faster than men,” says Dr. Ali Mokdad, professor of global health for the Institute. “One way this will manifest itself is through grandmothers dying younger, meaning they won’t be able to provide the support they so often do and to give guidance to new mothers. This could have a big impact on society [but] by focusing on the main preventable causes of death — smoking, obesity and high blood pressure — we can reverse this trend.”” For the full study, go to bit.ly/mfMjMs.
Making the grade Back in March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a dramatic reduction in the allowable emissions of mercury, lead and other toxins released from hundreds of coal-fired power plants across the country. After some utilities demanded more time beyond the original July 5 deadline for pubic comment, the EPA granted a 30-day extension, though EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said that the final timeline for issuing the new regulations won’t change. The standards are to be phased in over three years, and states would have the authority to grant utilities a fourth year to comply. “The Asheville plant is very well positioned to meet any new standards,” says Progress Energy spokesperson Scott Sutton. “The regulations they are drafting right now include
Ready or not: New EPA rules for toxic air emissions are coming soon to power plants across the nation; Progress Energy says its Skyland plant is already in line to meet them, thanks to scrubber technology installed in its stacks about six years ago.
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ecocalendar Calendar for July 6 - 14, 2011 Asheville Green Drinks A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Meets to discuss pressing green issues. Info: www.ashevillegreendrinks.com. • WEDNESDAYS - Socializing begins at 5:30pm, followed by a presentation at 6pm. Held at Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave., in downtown Asheville. Land-of-Sky Regional Council Info: 251-6622 or www.landofsky.org. • Through MO (8/1) - The Land-of-Sky Regional Council is currently seeking nominations for the 34th annual Friends of the River awards, which “recognize individuals, private organizations, civic groups or public agencies that have made a significant contribution toward the restoration and enhancement of the French Broad River and its tributaries as a recreational, economic or cultural resource.”
recommendations for the technology [that] power plants should use, and we have already installed that technology at the Skyland plant.” Sutton cites the Clean Smokestacks Act of 2002, which allowed utilities to recover the cost of installing pollution-control equipment. The company installed new scrubbers in 2005 and 2006, which reduced mercury emissions by about 73 percent.
Let’s get wild The eighth annual Mountain Wildlife Days event is right around the corner, set for Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, at the Sapphire Valley Community Center, three miles east of Cashiers. Organized by the regional conservation group Wild South, the event is designed to connect folks of all ages with the wonders of nature and inspire a sense of responsibility to the natural world. One of this year’s new presenters is renowned Cherokee storyteller Freeman Owle; he will share insights on how the Cherokee nation’s long-standing regard for wild things influences their society today. Award-winning cinematographer Kate Marshall will share original footage of black bears and cubs in their natural habitat while she examines some of the modern dilemmas bears face. Naturalist Rob Gudger will be back with a new program designed to promote better understanding of wolves and highlight the need for compassionate advocacy for this oft-misunderstood predator. Dedicated raptor advocate Doris Mager (aka the “Eagle Lady”)
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Feeling hoppy? On Saturday, July 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., visit the “hop yard” at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station in Mills River. The aim is to provide useful information to local brewers, Western North Carolina hops growers, those interested in becoming hops growers and folks just plain interested in hops. Researchers will show off the trellis system, explain where they got the poles, hardware, and plants and describe their construction methods. There are 10 varieties in production that visitors can study, and the sister project in Raleigh will also be described. Visitors will also hear about some of the issues related to growing hops in WNC, including diseases, insects, weeds and marketing. Growers from the Eastern Hops Guild (easternhopsguild.blogspot.com) will be present to share some of their experiences too. The event will take place rain or shine, so come prepared. There might be a nominal fee to offset the costs of putting on the event, so please bring a little cash, say organizers (the state budget has cut funding for many programs at the Research Station, and donations are being accepted). After the event, consider attending the Hops Festival in Weaverville (for information, visit the website, avl.mx/3q). To reduce the possibility of spreading diseases or insects, please do not visit your hop yard right before coming to the Research Station, and clean your shoes and hands before entering yours after visiting. This project and event is made possible with funding from a USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant administered through the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Directions to the Research Station are available at ncagr.gov/research/MountainHortDirections.htm. When you get to the Research Station, turn onto
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North Carolina citizen group releases video educating public on sewage sludge risks In keeping with its mission to educate the public about the practice of spreading toxic sewage sludge on farm and forest land, the Sewage Sludge Action Network announced the release of a new documentary video, created by North Carolina filmmakers Don Yonavjak and Tina Motley-Pearson. The documentary aims to raise public awareness about the issue. “Farmland application of toxic sewage sludge is a severe environmental insult and a largely ignored crisis that has been kept from the public for over 30 years,” the group’s press release stated. “This devastating practice is an underrecognized source of air and water pollution, food contamination, human illness and death.” The video can be found on Vimeo at vimeo. com/24854061.
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The North Carolina Herb Association is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Wild Herb Weekend, July 22-24, at the Valle Crucis
Conference Center. Speakers include Kathleen Maier, wellknown herbalist and director of Sacred Plants Traditions in Charlottesville, Va.; Sunshine Brosi, ethnobotanist from Frostburg State University; and Alan Muskat, comedian and wild-mushroom expert. Organizers promise “something for everyone at this intimate conference. Whether you grow herbs for a hobby, use herbs for healing, or want to start a commercial herb operation, you will find many interesting sessions, handson workshops and plant walks to participate in.” North Carolina researcher Jeanine Davis will offer a history of the organization at a special Friday-night presentation, which includes cake, a Best Foods contest and three $50 cash prizes. Meals, lodging and a one-year membership in the NCHA are all included in the registration price. Student and senior pricing is available. To register and see the full line up of speakers and activities, visit the NCHA website at ncherbassociation.org/ whw.html. For more information, call Amber Baker at 254-1921, ext. 5843 or email newsletter@ncherbassociation. org. X Send your farm-and-garden news to mvwilliams@mountainx.com or call 251-1333, ext. 152.
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(pd.) KENNY’S PERENNIALS • Beautiful, homegrown, affordable plants. Over 60 varieties. $2.50 each. Visit me at the North Asheville Tailgate Market on Saturdays, 8am-noon and the Greenlife Tailgate Market on Sundays, 10am-3pm. Details: Facebook page Kenny’s Perennials. 828-280-9479. kenjack@charter.net N.C. Arboretum Events The Arboretum hosts a variety of educational programs. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free with parking fee ($8/vehicle). No parking fees on 1st Tuesdays. Info: 6652492 or www.ncarboretum.org. • SA (7/9) & SU (7/10), 9am-4pm - The fifth annual Bamboo Festival, hosted by the Southeast Chapter of the American Bamboo Society, will include plant, craft and product vending along with hands-on crafting workshops and presentations on a variety of bamboo topics including farming bamboo for edible shoots. Info: www.sec-bamboo.org. Regional Tailgate Markets For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Info: 236-1282 or www.buyappalachian.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 8-11am - Stecoah Tailgate Market, 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville. —- 2-6pm - Asheville City Market - South, Biltmore Town Square Blvd. —- 2-6pm - Montford Farmers Market, Asheville Chamber of Commerce parking lot. —- 2-6:30pm - Wednesday Coop Market, 76 Biltmore Ave. —- 2:306:30pm - Weaverville Tailgate Market, behind the yellow community center on Weaverville Highway. • THURSDAYS, 10am-2pm - Mission Hospital Tailgate Market, at the back entrance of Mission Hospital’s Heart Center on the Memorial Campus. —- 3-6pm - Flat Rock
Tailgate Market, in the parking area behind Cherry Cottage and next to Hubba Hubba Smoke House along Little Rainbow Row. • FRIDAYS, 4-7pm - Riceville Tailgate Market, Groce United Methodist Church’s parking lot, at the corner of Beverly Road and Tunnel Road. • SATURDAYS, 8am-noon - Transylvania Tailgate Market, on the corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in downtown Brevard. —-9am-noon - Big Ivy Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of the old Barnardsville fire station, across from the post office on Highway 197. —- 9am-noon - Black Mountain Tailgate Market, 130 Montreat Road. —- 9am-noon - North Asheville Tailgate Market, at UNCA (take W.T. Weaver Boulvard and follow signs). —-8am-1pm - Asheville City Market, in the parking lot of the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street. —-9am-1pm - Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market, at the corner of Highway 213 and Park Street. • SUNDAYS, 11am-3pm - Greenlife Sunday Market, at the Greenlife Grocery parking lot. —-noon-4pm - Marshall Farmers Market, on the island in downtown Marshall. • TUESDAYS, 3:30-6:30pm - West Asheville Tailgate Market, 718 Haywood Road, in the parking area between Grace Baptist Church and Sun Trust Bank.
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Your guide to Asheville-area escapes
Go down to the river Huck Finn never had it so good by Christopher King Just a few short steps from the city streets, outdoor adventures await you. Canoe, kayak, tube or raft down the French Broad River or play the disc-golf course at Richmond Hills. Then relax with an outdoor picnic or visit a cozy café near the river. The theme is “bring your own,” and we’ll start with the food you’ll need as night falls. Before you venture out, pack your picnic basket, cooler or other carryall with the food, drink and munchies you love to eat when you’re outside. Everything tastes better while sitting on a lawn chair, so store it on ice, throw it in your trunk and go. If you’ve never floated or paddled down the French Broad, one option is to visit the Asheville Outdoor Center. Located on Amboy Road near Carrier Park, this outfitter offers river trips up and down the French Broad. The Biltmore Estate also offers some river trips. Or if you’ve got a friend with a boat or tube (and hopefully more experience on the river than you), enjoy the sun and water as you paddle along. As it meanders through Asheville, the French Broad stays fairly calm, with no major rapids. Afterward, enjoy the natural surroundings in any of the riverside parks near downtown. You’ll get a very different view of the urban surroundings. If you’re not feeling the call of Huck Finn, go toss a Frisbee or play a little disc golf; the latter is almost a prerequisite to living in Asheville. One of the premier Western North Carolina courses lies in the woods at Richmond Hills along the French Broad, and it offers rolling, difficult and interesting holes, so bring your discs and get throwing. After working up an appetite and a thirst, you’ll find several riverside parks that have picnic tables and grills (Carrier and French Broad, primarily). And there are at least two other spots for a variation on outdoor dining. If you’re not up to packing your own grub, the Clingman Café has a new patio and plenty of great food options; it’s located in the heart of the increasingly hip River Arts District. But you might have noticed all the cars parked at a nondescript place (at least from the outside): the Bywater, located on Riverside Drive. The bar is small, but outdoors, the grounds have room for free horsehoes, bocce, croquet and cornhole. According to co-owners James Rogers and Chad Battles, the whole idea of The Bywater is to “provide services and then get the hell out of the way.” Families and friends bring their own food (hence the packed cooler from earlier) and almost a dozen on-site grills allow for you to cook your food the way you like it. You will need to purchase a one-time $5 membership to enter, but that gives you season-long access, and sitting by the French Broad late at night with bluegrass pickin’ in the background is priceless. X Christopher King lives in Asheville.
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The Itinerary Pack: a large cooler of all your favorite foods to grill and eat outside. (Cost: depends on your taste buds and stomach size) Drift: down one, two or more miles of the French Broad River, through the Biltmore Estate (with a view of the house), or past downtown. Be sure to put on sunscreen, paddle slowly and don’t flip the boat! (Cost: up to $38 per adult) Rest: on a bench in Carrier Park, allowing your sore arms to regain some strength. Be sure to look at the natural marshland at the end farthest away from the bike velodrome — there are all types of natural wildflowers, and if you look closely and you’re lucky, you might find a fourleaf clover. (Cost: FREE) Enjoy: the frolicking dogs as they chase their tails and each other through the French Broad River Dog Park. Nothing says carefree and sum-
mer like watching dogs dance in the sunlight until pure exhaustion takes over. (Cost: FREE) Walk: through the River Arts District, and grab a snack at the Clingman Café. They have a new patio that increases their seating, so order the Thunderbird sandwich and a Wedge brew and replenish your body. (Cost: $11.45 plus tax) Throw: your Frisbee at a park or through the Richmond Hills Disc Golf Course. Designed by the Western North Carolina Disc Golf Club, this 18-hole course will provide challenges for both novice and expert. (Cost: FREE) Eat: what you packed in your cooler earlier in the morning once you end up at the Bywater or at one of the local riverside parks with picnic tables and grills. Total cost: Varies.
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your guide to community events, classes, concerts & galleries
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 July 6 - 14, 2011 Unless otherwise stated, events take place in Asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area code. Day-by-day calendar is online Want to find out everything that’s happening today — or tomorrow, or any day of the week? Go to www.mountainx. com/events. Weekday Abbreviations: SU = Sunday, MO = Monday, TU = Tuesday, WE = Wednesday, TH = Thursday, FR = Friday, SA = Saturday
Community Events & Workshops Fourth Annual Firefly Gathering (pd.) Over 100 classes on traditional crafts, wilderness skills, sustainability, plants, animal tracking, storytelling, drumming, dancing and more by 40 master teachers on July 14-17 at Camp Pinnacle, outside of
Asheville. Post-camp intensives July 19-22. Weekend Pass $100-$250 sliding scale, Day Pass $30 -$60. Kids reduced rates. www.fireflygathering.org Arts2People Artist Resource Center Offering business management workshops for artists at 39 D S. Market St., downtown Asheville. Classes, unless otherwise noted, are $35. Info and registration: www.arts2people.org or info@arts2people.org. • TH (7/7), 6:30-8pm - “Digi Cam 101: Getting to Know Your Digital Camera and Bending It to Your Will,” with C.L. Kunst. • FR (7/8), 2-4pm “Bookkeeping for Artists,” with Jennifer Gordon. • MO (7/11), 3:30-6:30pm - “Intro to Marketing: Creating a Marketing Strategy,” with Amy Williams. • WE (7/13), 6:30-9:30pm - “Intro to Web Presence: Creating and Managing a Web Presence,” with Amy Williams. Events at A-B Tech
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Due to the abundance of great things to do in our area, we only have the space in print to focus on timely events. Our print calendar now covers an eight-day range. For a complete directory of all Community Calendar groups and upcoming events, please visit www.mountainx.com/events..
Calendar Information In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must cost no more than $40 to attend and be sponsored by and/or benefit a nonprofit. If an event benefits a business, it’s a paid listing. If you wish to submit an event for Clubland (our free live music listings), please e-mail clubland@mountainx.com. Free Listings To submit a free listing: * Online submission form (best): http://www.mountainx.com/ events/submission * E-mail (second best): calendar@mountainx.com * Fax (next best): (828) 251-1311, Attn: Free Calendar * Mail: Free Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 * In person: Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), second floor, downtown Asheville. Please limit your submission to 40 words or less. Questions? Call (828) 251-1333, ext. 365. Paid Listings Paid listings lead the calendar sections in which they are placed, and are marked (pd.). To submit a paid listing, send it to our Classified Department by any of the following methods. Be sure to include your phone number, for billing purposes. * E-mail: marketplace@mountainx.com. * Fax: (828) 251-1311, Attn: Commercial Calendar * Mail: Commercial Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 * In person: Classified Dept., Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), Ste. 214, downtown Asheville. Questions? Call our Classified Department at (828) 251-1333, ext. 335.
• JUNE through AUGUST - A series of classes and summer camps for children, teens and adults will be offered through Destination Exploration, including a visiting artist series. Camps in art, computers, drama and culinary arts are open to children ages 8 to 18. Adults may take workshops in humanities, languages, music, practical skills and other subjects. The Visiting Artist Summer Series will feature three-day workshops on photography, drama and art. Info: www.abtech.edu. Marketing & Social Media Workshop • TU (7/12), 7:30-9am - “The Asheville Buzz: Summer Breakfast Series” continues with “Marketing and Social Media Toolbox for Serious Impact,” presented by Dawn Crawford of BC/DC Ideas. Held at The Asheville Crowne Plaza Resort. $15. Registration ends July 7. Info and registration: www.leadershipasheville.org/ asheville-buzz.
Social & SharedInterest Groups Gal Pals Of Asheville (pd.) Come join Asheville’s Most Fabulous group: Lesbian Social Group for Women, ages 35-55. • Group attendance requirement; All members are active. • For more info: groups.yahoo.com/group/ GalPalsofAsheville Older Lesbian Energy (OLE) (pd.) Meets second Saturday each month, 1pm, potluck and event planning. OLE: Fun group for lesbians over 50. • Join us! Information: Catherine: (828) 545-9698. Alpha Phi Alumnae • WE (7/13), 5:30-8pm Asheville area alumnae of Alpha Phi sorority will meet at Curate Tapas Bar, 11 Biltmore Ave., in Asheville. Info: smredmon@ unca.edu. Asheville Singles Golf Association (ASGA) -Asheville Chapter • 2nd TUESDAYS, 5:45pm - Singles who enjoy playing golf are invited to a social meeting at Travinia’s Italian Kitchen in Biltmore Park. Info: www.asheville.singlesgolf.com. Classic Car Show • SA (7/9), 6-9pm - A Sock Hop and Classic Car Show
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will be held in downtown Hendersonville. Info: 233-3216. Concerned Bikers Association The A.B.A.T.E. of North Carolina, Buncombe County Chapter, is dedicated to protecting and promoting motorcyclist safety. “Let those who ride decide.” Info: 281-3613 or info@buncombecba.com. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Meet at Baba’s Restaurant, 1459 Merrimon Ave. Events at Wall Street Coffee House • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Game night will be held at 62 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. All are welcome to enjoy old-fashioned fun. New games are played each week. Info: http://on.fb. me/e4GpE8. Hendersonville Sister Cities Info: www.hendersonvillesistercities.org. • TU (7/12), 7:30pm - A program about North Carolina’s sister state, The Republic of Moldova, will be held at Henderson County Library’s auditorium, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. Info: www. hendersonvillesistercities.org or 696-9419. Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Holds monthly meetings and smaller groups dedicated to teaching different types of needlework. The chapter is also involved in numerous outreach projects. Guests are always welcome. Info: 654-9788 or www.egacarolinas.org. • TH (7/7), 9:30am-noon - Monthly meeting will feature holiday ornaments. Held at Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Road, Horse Shoe. Model Airplane Show • SA (7/9), 10am-2pm - A model airplane show will be held at Buncombe County Sports Park, 58 Apac Circle, Candler. Info: jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org or 250-4269. Paris of the South Flea Market • FR (7/8) through SA (7/9) - The grand opening of the Paris of the South Flea Market will be held at 530 Lyman St., from dawn until dusk. Info: 774-0827. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site Located at 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville. Info: 6456706. • SA (7/9), 9am-3pm - “Crafts from the Past” will feature spin-
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Cafe & Books, 48 Commerce St., in downtown Asheville, hosts "Night Against wed Firestorm Nukes!," a show and informational session featuring local activists and a performance by Ash Devine, on Wednesday, July 6 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: firestormcafe.com.
Freeskool Asheville, a "teaching and learning network organized by and for the community,"
thur invites the public to a class on edible forest gardens on Thursday, July 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Held at Pearson Garden, 408 Pearson Drive in Montford. Info: tinyurl.com/6j3nxw9.
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Join Indian meditation master Sri Swamiji for silent meditation, Indian spiritual songs and more at Jubilee Community Church, 46 Wall St., in downtown Asheville, on Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Info: 252-5335 or shivabalamahayogi.com.
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Witness a canvas come to life as local artist Jonas Gerard opens his studio, 240 Clingman Ave., in the River Arts District, for a live painting demonstration on Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Info: jonasgerard.com or 350-7711.
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Hands-on workshops and presentations about bamboo will transport you to Japan at the 5th annual Bamboo Festival on Sunday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the N.C. Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in Asheville. The festival begins on Saturday, July 9. Info: ncarboretum.org or 665-2492. The WNC Alliance invites the public to join the Muddy Water Watch, a program to monitor
mon logging operations and prevent the erosion of trails and campsites. A training program will
take place on Monday, July 11 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at A-B Tech’s Asheville campus, 340 Victoria Road. Info and registration: riverkeeper@wnca.org.
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Curious about The Republic of Moldova, North Carolina’s sister state? This former Soviet block country will be discussed on Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St. in Hendersonville. Info: hendersonvillesistercities.org or 6969419.
ning, weaving, fireplace cooking and more. Free. Veterans for Peace The public is invited to the regular business meeting of the WNC Veterans for Peace Chapter 099. Info: 258-1800 or vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot. com. • TH (7/7), 6:30pm - Meeting VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St. (the corner of Haywood and Roberts), Asheville. Info: http:// vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot. com. WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher. Info: 687-1414. • WE (7/6) - Auto cross racing.
Seniors & Retirees 60+ Exercise Smarter (pd.) Learn better ways to exercise. Make every movement lighter, freer, easier. Personal attention, two instructors. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:00pm. $25 or 10 for $215. 117 Furman. 2253786. FormFitnessFunction. com
Fun Bunch for Singles • This social club for 50+ singles in the WNC area meets six to seven times each month for activities like dining out, day trips, movies and more. $15 per month. Info: www.meetup. com/FunBunch4Singles, Fun4Singles@aol.com or 699-8180. RSVP Volunteer Center for Second Half of Life • TH (7/14), 9:30-11am - Are you a retiree or boomer looking to volunteer and don’t know where to start? Let RSVP point you in the right direction at this information session. This month’s topic is “volunteering to preserve the environment.” Held at UNCA’s Center for Creative Retirement, Room 205. Registration encouraged. Info:www2.unca.edu/ncccr. Waynesville Recreation Center Located at 550 Vance St., in Waynesville. Info: 456-2030 or recoutdoorprograms@townofwaynesville.org. • MO (7/11), 5:30-11pm - A trip for seniors to see the Asheville Tourists will depart from the Waynesville Recreation Center. $14/$12 members.
• TU (7/12), 8am-5pm - A senior trip to Linville Caverns will depart from the Waynesville Recreation Center. $12/$10 members.
Animals Brother Wolf Animal Rescue A no-kill organization. Info: 8089435 or www.bwar.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - Bring home your new furry best friend and meet dozens of cats and kittens looking for new homes at this weekly cat adoption event. Held at PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Blvd., in Asheville. • SATURDAYS, noon-4pm - Pet adoption event will be held at PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Blvd., in Asheville. Info: 5053440. Community Partnership for Pets This nonprofit’s primary goal is to provide affordable spay/neuter services to communities in/around Henderson County. Info: 693-5172 or www.communitypartnershipforpets.org. • 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS, noon-3pm - Purchase spay/ neuter vouchers at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons
Blvd., Hendersonville (at the Kmart entrance). $25. Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation The Foundation’s mission is to save healthy, adoptable animals in the Haywood County Animal Control facility. Located at 1659 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www.sargeandfriends.org or 246-9050. • SATURDAYS, 10am3pm - Adoption Days at 256B Industrial Park Drive in Waynesville. Interested in volunteering or donating to the shelter? Call: 246-9050. WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher. Info: 687-1414. • TH (7/14) through MO (7/17) - Gypsy horse show.
Business A-B Tech’s Center for Business & Technology Incubation To register for seminars: 254-1921, ext. 5857 or http://abtech.edu/ce/registration/default.asp. • Through FR (7/15) Applications will be accepted for a two-day summer camp
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for rising sixth to eighth-grade students interested in business ownership. Camp will be held July 18 and 19 at the Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler. American Business Women’s Association ABWA brings together business women of diverse occupations to raise funds for local scholarships and enhance the professional and personal lives of its members. Info: www. abwaskyhy.com. • TH (7/14), 6-8pm - July meeting. Info and directions: 777-2229. Arts2People Artist Resource Center Offering business management workshops for artists at 39 D S. Market St., downtown Asheville. Classes, unless otherwise noted, are $35. Info and registration: www.arts2people. org or info@arts2people.org. • The Arts2People Artist Resource Center seeks instructors with business management skills. Classes are geared towards creative professionals. Info: info@arts2people.org or www.ashevillearc.com.
Technology Free Computer Classes Classes are held at Charlotte Street Computers, 252 Charlotte St. To register: classes@charlottestreetcomputers.com. • MONDAYS, 12:15pm - Mac OSX Basics. • TUESDAYS, 12:15pm iPhoto Basics. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:15pm - iPad Basics. • THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS, 12:15pm - Advanced/paid classes (see website for schedule). • SATURDAYS, 12:15pm - Protecting Your PC. • SUNDAYS, 12:15pm GarageBand.
Volunteering American Cancer Society Relay for Life Helping make cancer research possible. Info: www.relayforlife. org. • Seeking participants, volunteers and survivors to participate in upcoming events, to be held in Fletcher on July 15. Register: www.relayforlife. org/your_area. 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 is currently seeking adult mentors for bi-monthly outings. Activities are free or low-cost. Volunteers
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also needed to mentor 1 hr./wk. in schools and after-school programs. Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Info: 693-4178 or www.nps. gov/carl. • Through FR (7/15) - Volunteers are sought to maintain gardens. Council on Aging Outreach effort at area senior housing locations. Any senior citizen and/or caregiver may visit COA workers at two locations for assistance with information and services. Info: www.coabc.org, volunteer@ coabc.org or 277-8288. • Through SU (7/31) - Volunteers are needed to deliver fans for the “Heat Relief Program” and/or perform lawn care and minor home repairs for aging adults. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you. 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 (7/9), 10am-1pm & TU (7/12), 4-6pm - Fair-Trade Stock-Up: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries. Helpmate Provides services to victims of domestic violence and their families in Buncombe County. Info: 254-2968. • Seeking volunteers to help with hotline advocacy (bilinguals needed), reception assistance, childcare, building/ grounds work and fundraising. People of color are encouraged to volunteer. Training required. Info: 254-2968, ext. 12 or cprice@helpmateonline.org. Wild South Dedicated to stewarding our national forests, protecting wildlife, preserving cultural heritage sites and inspiring and empowering communities to enjoy, protect and restore the outdoors. Info: www.wildsouth. org or general@wildsouth.org. • Through FR (7/29) - Wild South is currently seeking volunteers for Bele Chere. Must be 21 or older.
Outdoors Beautiful Lake James Marina • Boat Slips • Cabin Rentals (pd.) Annual Boat Slips available, covered and uncovered. • House boat slips • Camper spot • Nightly Cabin rentals. Call us for your next Staycation!
• (828) 584-0666. mountainharbourmarina.com Get Racing! (pd.) Reach 5k to Marathon goals. Training runs with completely personalized schedule and follow up. Weaver Park. • Two Groups: Sundays, 8:30am or 9:30am. • $60 for 6 weeks. (828) 225-3786. FormFitnessFunction.com ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. Located at 121 Third Ave. W., in Hendersonville. Info: 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org. • SA (7/9), 8am - The Henders on County Bird Club and ECO will host a guided bird walk. Meet at Jackson Park, 801 Glover St., Hendersonville. Info: hcbirdclub@gmail.com. Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Programs Free and open to the public. • FR (7/8), 10am - A moderate three-mile hike to the Mountains-to-Sea trail will depart from Glassmine Falls Overlook, MP 361.2. Bring lunch, sunscreen and be prepared for inclement weather. Info: 298-5330. Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www. cradleofforestry.org. • SA (7/9), 7:30-9:30pm - Enjoy a discussion and slowpaced walk focusing on nocturnal life in the summer woods and bat monitoring. Bring a flashlight and sense of wonder. Meet at amphitheatre; held indoors if raining. Wheelchair accessible.
Sports Groups & Activities Transform Your Form (pd.) Run with a lightness and ease you’ve never known! Alexander Technique will give you wings on your feet! Tuesdays, 6:30pm. $100 for 6 sessions. 117 Furman. 2253786. FormFitnessFunction. com Asheville Sailing Club The annual fee is $30. Info: 254-6877. • 2nd SATURDAYS - The public is invited to attend monthly regattas, held at Lake Julian County Park in Skyland. Sailors of all levels are welcome to join the club. ChiRunning and ChiWalking Training Group • WEDNESDAYS, 5:30pm - Join ChiLiving team members
at Carrier Park for an hour-long training session with a certified ChiRunning and ChiWalking instructor. This is a free opportunity to learn how to run and walk injury free and more efficiently. Info: 252-9828, Facebook.com/ChiRunning or nicole@chiliving.com. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600. • MONDAYS, 10:30-11:30am & FRIDAYS, 10-11am - Low impact aerobics class. $6. Registration not required. • MONDAYS, 5:30-7pm “Flow and Let Go” yoga class. $10. Registration not required. Junior Roller Derby • FR (7/8), 6:30-8:30pm Registration will be held for girls 12-17 interested in joining the Mad Divas junior roller derby team at the Smoky Mountain Sk8way, 19025 Great Smoky Expressway in Waynesville. Meet current junior skaters and coaches. Info: www.maddivas. com. Jus’ Running Weekly coach-led runs. Meet at 523 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: www. jusrunning.com. • MONDAYS, 6pm - Five-mile group run, 10-11 minutes per mile. •TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Run from the store to the UNCA track for a maggot track workout. There will also be a post-workout get together at a local restaurant. •WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Eight-mile group run. •THURSDAYS, 6pm - Onehour run from the Rice Pinnacle parking lot at Bent Creek. Easy, moderate and fast levels. Kickball • Through FR (7/15) - Registration will be open for adult league kickball at Buncombe County Sports Park, 58 Apac Circle, Asheville. $25. Info: jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org or 250-4269. Pickleball • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9-11am Pickleball is like playing ping pong on a tennis court. Groups meet weekly at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 G.W. Carver St., in Asheville. For all ages/levels. $1 per session. Info: 350-2058 or stephenslee@ashevillenc.gov. Ping Pong Tournament Located at 550 Vance St., in Waynesville. Info: 456-2030 or recoutdoorprograms@townofwaynesville.org.
• SA (7/9), 2pm - Free ping pong tournament for all ages. Registration not required.
Kids Annual Johnson Farm Festival Located at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. Info: 891-6585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm.org. • TU (7/12), 10am-noon Board games for kids. Free. Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Programs Free and open to the public. • TH (7/7), 7pm - The “Parkway Eggstravaganza” family night will feature egglaying creatures. Held at the
Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384. Registration required. Info: 298-5330. Celebrate America - Girl Scout Style • Through TH (7/7), 6-8:30pm - All girls entering 2nd-5th grades are invited to participate in the Celebrate America Twilight Camp, featuring three evenings of fun and patriotic activities. Non-Scouts welcome. Held at the Girl Scout Program Center, 64 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville. Info: 252-4442. Country Fair for Kids • SA (7/9), 11am-5pm - St. James for Little Folks Country Fair will feature crafts, games,
music and more. Held at St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Info: 693-7458.
Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www. cradleofforestry.org. • THURSDAYS, 10:30amnoon - This nature series for children ages 4-7 blends investigation and creativity. Each week a different forest-related theme is explored to engage children in the natural world.
Held rain or shine. Reservations requested. $4/$2.50 adults.
Events at Historic Johnson Farm Located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville. There are two nature trails (free), and guided tours are offered. Info: 891-6585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm.org. • TH (7/7) & TH (7/14), 10:30am - “Grand and Me: A Hands-on History Tour with Animal Feeding” for kids and their parents or grandparents. Events at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Located at 52 N. Market St. Info: www.wolfememorial.com or 253-8304.
• SA (7/9), 10am-3pm - “Booking It,” a bookmaking workshop for preschool through 6th grade children. $10.
Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Highway 225, three miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 693-0731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. • MO (7/11), 4-8pm - Master class for kids, grades 7-12, with choreographer Nick Kepley. $20. Info: www. flatrockplayhouse.org or 6930403. Hands On!
This children’s museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.Sat., 10am-5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on certain days. Info: 697-8333 or www.handsonwnc.org. • WE (7/6), 10:30am-noon “Wiggle with the Worms” minicamp for rising 2-6th graders. $15/$5 members. Youth Open Mic Night • 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Children and teens are invited to perform music, recite poetry or present other arts at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Get creative and come show off your talent.
Info: http://on.fb.me/e4GpE8 or wallstreetcoffeehouse@ gmail.com.
Spirituality Aquarian Compassionate Fellowship (pd.) Metaphysical program inspired by spiritual growth topics of your choice. Meditation, potluck, St. Germain live channeled piano music. • Second and Fourth Wednesday. 6:30pm. • Donation. (828) 658-3362. Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation “TM”
(pd.) Inner peace, stress relief, mind-body health. TM allows you to effortlessly transcend the active mind to experience your innermost Self – awakening your awareness to its full, unbounded potential. Clinically proven to reduce anxiety, depression, addiction, and ADHD, and improve brain function. • Free Introductory Class: Thursday, 6:30pm, 165 E. Chestnut • Topics: Meditation and brain research • How meditation techniques differ • What is enlightenment? (828) 254-4350. www. MeditationAsheville.org
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(pd.) Practice meditation in a supportive group environment. Guided meditations follow the Insight/Mindfulness/Vipassana practices. Insight meditation 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, 7pm8:30pm: Guided meditation and discussion. • Sundays, 10am-11:30am: 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. Avalon Grove (pd.) Services to honor the ancient Celtic Christian holidays. Intuitive Spiritual Counseling to see your path more clearly. Workshops, artwork and books about Faeries. Call (828) 6452674 or visit avalongrove.com Compassionate Communication
(pd.) Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work, and community by practicing compassionate communication. Great for couples! Group uses model developed by Marshall Rosenberg in his book “Non-violent Communication, A Language of Life.” Free. Info: 299-0538 or www. ashevilleccc.com. • 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:00-6:15— Practice group for newcomers and experienced practitioners. Looking to deepen your Meditation Practice? (pd.) One hour silent meditation, followed by spiritual songs, then distribution of food offering. Instruction provided. All Free, all welcome. Near Fairview, call for directions Carla 828 299 3246, Jana 828 329 9022. www.shivabalamahayogi.com Mindfulness Meditation Class Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 2583241 or www.billwalz.com. (pd.) MONDAYS, 7-8pm - Meditation class with lesson and discussion of contemporary Zen living. Held at the Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road (off Merrimon Avenue). Donations encouraged. 26
Weeks - $156. No class July 11. Open Heart Meditation (pd.) Learn easy, wonderful practices that opens your life to the beauty within and connects you to your heart. • Free. 7pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 645-5950 or 296-0017. http:// www.heartsanctuary.org Daoist Meditation • TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm & SUNDAYS, 9-10:30am - Four Winds Daoist Center in Whittier offers meditation followed by discussion. Info and directions: 788-6730 or fourwindsdaoism@yahoo.com. Integral Vision • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7:309:30pm - Meditation, reading and discussion of Ken Wilber’s Principles of Evolutionary Culture. Held at Network Family Chiropractic, 218 E. Chestnut St. Info: fred.miercort@gmail. com. Kundalini Tantra • MONDAYS, 7-8:45pm - The principles and practice of Kundalini Tantra with Madhyanandi. Info and directions: madhyanandi@gmail. com. Meditate with an Indian Master • TH (7/7) & FR (7/8), 7pm - Programs include one-hour silent meditation, Indian spiritual songs and an opportunity to meet with Sri Swamiji.
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Shivabalayogi teaches meditation as a gift without obligation. Held Thursday at Dhyan Mandir Fairview, 70 Cedar Mountain Road, and Friday at Jubilee Community Church, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Free. Info: 3299022, 299-3246 or www. shivabalamahayogi.com. Meditation in the Park from The People’s Ashram • SUNDAYS, 8-10am - Bring a mat or zabuton and stay for 20 minutes or two hours. Held at French Broad River Park, 508 Riverview Drive. Info: madhyanandi@gmail.com. Power of Soul • WEDNESDAYS - Learn and practice self healing through the teachings of Dr. Zhi Gang Sha, given by one of his qualified teachers. Held in West Asheville. Love offering. Info and directions: 258-9584. Presence of Heart • TH (7/7) & FR (7/8) 7-9pm - Join Jeannie Zandi and friends for an evening of exploration into living from the field of presence and love. Held at the Swannanoa Valley Friends Meetinghouse, 137 Center Ave., in Black Mountain. Info: www.jeanniezandi.com or 279-0598. Transmission Meditation • SUNDAYS, 5:45-7pm - A “World Service” will be held at Insight Counseling, 25 Orange
St., Asheville. Free. Info: www. transmissionmeditation.org, pcope@yancey.main.nc.us or 675-8750. Unity Center Events Celebrate joyful, mindful living in a church with heart. Contemporary music by Lytingale and The Unitic Band. Located at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. Info: 684-3798, 891-8700 or www. unitync.net. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6pm - “Truth on Tap, a pub chat on matters spiritual and otherwise,” will be held at Thirsty Monk South, 1836 Hendersonville Road, Gerber Village. Unity Church of Asheville Unity of Asheville explores the “deeper spiritual meaning of the scriptures, combined with an upbeat contemporary music program, to create a joyous and sincere worship service.” Located at 130 Shelburne Road, West Asheville. Info: 252-5010 or www.unityofasheville.com. • SUNDAYS, 11am - Spiritual celebration service —12:15-1:30pm - “A Course in Miracles,” with Rev. Gene Conner. Visualization Meditations • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - A guided meditation will be held in Aston Park, 336 Hilliard Ave., Asheville. Bring a cushion and
water. Free. Info: reflectionpond. com/visual-journeys.
Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings Foundry • This Friday • 5pm8pm • UpCycled Art Event (pd.) Upcycled art is our specialty! • See Katie Chen’s spectacular magazine clipping collages and upcycled rugs. • Also, try on Dawn Lustigs’ bags, knitted from local yarns and grocery sacks. Her recycled bead and gem jewelry can’t be missed either. • 92 Charlotte Street, Asheville. July 8. 16 Patton Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 16pm. Info: 236-2889 or www.16patton.com. • FR (7/8) through SU (8/7) - Paintings by Mark Henry. • FR (7/8), 5-8pm - Opening reception. 310 ART Gallery Located at Riverview Station, 191 Lyman St., #310, in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 776-2716 or www.310art. com. • Through WE (8/31) Encaustic paintings by seven artists. •SA (7/9), 4:30-6:30pm Opening reception.
American Folk Art and Framing The gallery at 64 Biltmore Ave. is open daily, representing contemporary self-taught artists and regional pottery. Info: 2812134 or www.amerifolk.com. • Through WE (7/20) - Green Fields of Summer will be on display at the Oui-Oui Gallery. Art at Eclipse Salon Located at 16 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 285-0019. • Through MO (8/15) Treasures Old and New, works by Elizabeth Henderson. Atelier 24 Lexington: A Gallery of Local Art Located at 24 Lexington Ave., Asheville. Info: www.atelier24lexington.com. • Through SU (7/31) Speaking in Tongues, works by Ursula Gullow. •SA (7/9), 6-8pm - Opening reception. Bella Vista Art Gallery Located in Biltmore Village next to the parking lot of Rezaz’s restaurant. Summer hours: Mon., Wed. - Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: 768-0246 or www.bellavistaart.com. • Through FR (9/30) - The works of Nancy Varipapa, Julie Wiggins and Eleanor Miller. Caldwell Arts Council Located at 601 College Ave., Lenoir. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am5pm and Sat. by appointment. Info: 754-2486 or www. caldwellarts.com. • Through FR (9/30) - Works by Betsy Coogler will be on display at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Art-inHealing Gallery, 321 Mulberry St. SW, Lenoir. Castell Photography A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off Eagle Street in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography.com. • Through FR (9/2) Uncharted Territory, featuring the work of Julie Sims. Courtyard Gallery An eclectic art and performance space located at 109 Roberts St., Phil Mechanic Studios, River Arts District. Info: 2733332 or www.ashevillecourtyard.com. • Through SA (7/30) Paintings by Jarrett Leone. “Leone’s work is intended to convey a sense of inspiration, movement, transformation and pure creative energy.” Grovewood Gallery Located at 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Info: 253-7651 or www.grovewood.com. • Through WE (11/11) - 4th Annual Sculpture for the Garden exhibit, featuring contemporary sculptures by nationally-recognized artists. Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts
Located at 70 Bingo Loop in Cherokee. Info: 497-3945. • TH (7/7) through TU (8/9) - Recent work by ceramicist and glass artist Julie Fawn Boisseau. • TH (7/7), 4:30-6:30pm - Opening reception. Penland School of Crafts A national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. 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 (7/10) - Letter Forms: Functional and Nonfunctional Typography. Seven Sisters Gallery This Black Mountain gallery is located at 117 Cherry St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: 6695107 or www.sevensistersgallery.com. • Through SU (8/14) Watercolors by local artist Sara LeVan.
More Art Exhibits & Openings Appalachian Pastel Society Info: www.appalachian-pastelsociety.org. • Through TU (8/2) - Studio B Custom Framing and Fine Art hosts a member exhibit for the Appalachian Pastel Society. Located at 171 Weaverville Highway, Asheville. Art at Adorn Salon and Boutique • Through SU (7/31) - A photography show featuring the work of Mark Block will be on display at 58 College St., Asheville. Info: 225-8828. Art at UNCA Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www. unca.edu. • Through FR (8/12) Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef will feature “crochet models of healthy coral and coral stressed by environmental threats.” Held at UNCA’s Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, 1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville. Info: www.craftcreativitydesign. org or 890-2050. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org. • Through SU (9/25) - Artists at Work: American Printmakers and the WPA. • Through SU (7/10) - An Inside View will examine “the notion of interior environments as depicted by a number of artists throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.”
Asheville Community Theatre Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org. • Through SU (7/31) - Works in Pastel, by Lorraine Plexico. Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St., in Black Mountain. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. and Fri., 10am-5pm (closed Sat. during winter months). Info: 669-0930 or www.BlackMountainArts. org. • Through FR (7/29) Figurative works in 2D and 3D by Warren Wilson College art professors Bette Bates and Karen Roberson Powell. •FR (7/8), 6-8pm - Opening reception. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 3508484, bmcmac@bellsouth.net or www.blackmountaincollege. org. • Through SA (9/17) - The Accident of Choice, featuring Jack Tworkov, painting instructor at Black Mountain College in 1952. Castell Photography A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off Eagle Street in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography.com. • Through SU (7/31) - Double Vision, photography by Annie Hogan. Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www. cradleofforestry.org. • Through MO (8/1) - En plein air paintings of Pisgah National Forest and the Cradle of Forestry made by members of area art leagues and their students will be on display. Haywood County Arts Council The HCAC sponsors a variety of art-related events in Waynesville and Haywood County. Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC’s Gallery 86 (86 North Main St.) in Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: 452-0593 or www.haywoodarts.org. • Through SA (7/30) - The World Around Us, featuring international artists living and working in Haywood and Buncombe counties. N.C. Arboretum Events The Arboretum hosts a variety of educational programs. Unless otherwise noted, all
events are free with parking fee ($8/vehicle). No parking fees on 1st Tuesdays. Info: 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org. • Through TU (9/6) - Botanical Chords, photographs by Terry Ashley and The Fine Art of Wood: An International Invitational Exhibition of Woodturning, featuring works by more than 40 artists from around the world, will be on display at the Baker Exhibit Center. Odyssey Gallery Exhibits work by Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts instructors and residents. Located at 238 Clingman Ave., in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 285-0210 or www.highwaterclays.com. • Through FR (8/5), Opinionated Clay, featuring 12 Odyssey ceramics instructors. Public Art Display • Through SA (10/22) Bearfootin’, “a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass bear sculptures decorated in different themes,” will be on display on the sidewalks of Main Street in Hendersonville. Info: 233-3216. Push Skate Shop & Gallery Located at 25 Patton Ave., between Stella Blue and the Kress Building. Info: 225-5509 or www.pushtoyproject.com. • Through SU (7/10) - Neon Heathens, featuring works by Andy Herod, Jesse Reno, Michael C. Hsiung and more. Selected Paintings by Cate Johnson • Through SU (7/31) Paintings by Cate Johnson will be on display at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 Eastside Drive in Black Mountain. “The artist has cultivated a painterly mosaic style which gives each piece expressive movement and depth.” Info: art@pisgahbrewing.com. SemiPublic Gallery This space for contemporary art is open Thurs.-Sun. and by appointment. Located at 305 Hillside St., Asheville. Info: 215-8171 or www.semipublicgallery.com. • Through SA (8/6) - The Sum of 45: Sculpture, paintings and drawings by Donna Price on her 45th birthday. The Altamont Located at 18 Church St., downtown Asheville. Info: 2707747 or www.thealtamont. com. • Through WE (8/3) - The Ethereal Body, featuring the work of Shu Wu-Lin. Upstairs Artspace Contemporary nonprofit gallery at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: 859-2828 or www.upstairsartspace.org.
freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)
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It’s my observation that women find it easier than men to tune into their natural rhythms. The menstrual cycle helps cultivate that ability. We men experience less dramatic physical shifts, and that seems to give us license to override messages from our bodies for the sake of ambition, laziness or convenience. Having acknowledged that, I must say that I know men who are highly sensitive and responsive to somatic cues, and women who aren’t. Whatever gender you are, I believe that in the coming weeks it’s crucial for you to be acutely aware of what’s going on inside your beloved flesh-and-blood vehicle. This is one time when you need to be intimately aligned with its needs.
Are you feeling the sting of disappointment, railing at life for reneging on one of its promises to you? Are you in the throes of unleashing a great accusation, suffering the twisty ache that comes from having your pet theories disproved? Maybe you should consider the possibility that you are simply getting an opportunity to correct a misunderstanding — that life isn’t being mean to you and you’re not being punished. I’d like to propose that you are, in fact, in the first phase of your healing. Listen to Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore: “We read the world wrong and say that it deceives us.”
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) One of the greatest kings of the ancient Persian Sassanid Empire was Shapur II (309-379). Shortly after his father died, he was made king while still in his mother’s womb. Since he could not yet wear his crown, officials set it upon his mother’s pregnant belly. He ruled from then until the day he died, 70 years later. I’m naming him your patron saint for the second half of 2011, Taurus. My sense is that the seed of some great accomplishment is already germinating within you. It may take a while to be fully born, but I suggest we consecrate its bright future now.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) I’ve got no problem with the real world. I spend a lot of time there, enjoy its chewy riddles, and take it quite seriously. But I also consider myself a militant lobbyist for all the Other Worlds — the domain of everything that’s invisible to the naked eye and irrelevant to the schemes of the rational ego. These alternate realities consist of the unconscious, the dreamtime, the spiritual sphere, the intelligence of nature, and the realm of the ancestors. In my astrological opinion, you’re due for a major upgrade in your relationship with these dimensions in the next 12 months. Now would be a good time to get started.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) While listening to the sound collage radio program “Over the Edge” on KPFA, I learned that a new primary color has been detected. Quite different from red, yellow, or blue, it has its own distinct hue that’s impossible to describe. You really have to see it to appreciate its essence. The discoverer of this marvel is Dr. Wohan Squant, who has named the color “squant.” (Full details here: bit.ly/Squant.) I wish I could predict you’re about to create or find something equally revolutionary, Cancerian, but I can’t go quite that far. Nevertheless, you’ve entered a phase when you have the power to tinker with and even transform fundamental laws of your universe. So who knows? Maybe you’re on the verge of a shift almost as revolutionary as the
ment in the coming week is to find an adventure like that: one that’s impossible but fun.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “The more one dwells on oneself,” says psychoanalyst Adam Phillips in his book *Going Sane,* “the more one is likely to suffer.” He thinks people need encouragement to avoid excessive introspection. “My project as a psychoanalyst,” he writes, “is to free them to not have to think about their lives so much.” While I feel he overstates the case, I do suspect his message would be good for you to heed in the coming weeks. For maximum success and robust mental health, take a generous portion of your attention off yourself and focus it on living your life with compassion, curiosity, and concern for others.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “One must choose in life between boredom and suffering,” proclaimed author Madame de Staël (1766-1817). I beg to differ with her, however. As evidence, I present the course of your life during the next few weeks. After analyzing the astrological omens, I expect you will consistently steer a middle course between boredom and suffering, being able to enjoy some interesting departures from the routine that don’t hurt a bit. There may even be pain-free excursions into high adventure mixed in, along with a fascinating riddle that taxes your imagination in rather pleasurable ways.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) I accompanied a friend and his family to a small fairgound where a local school was having a fundraiser. There were rides and games for younger kids. Right away we came to a challenging activity that involved climbing a ladder made out of rubber and coated with some slippery substance. One girl, about seven years old, was having a moment of rowdy bliss as she tried to ascend. “It’s impossible — but fun!” she cried out to her mom. Your assign-
homework Say “I love you” at least 15 times a day for the next seven days. Report your results to freewillastrology.com. © Copyright 2011 Rob Brezsny
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “It is not always needful for truth to take a definite shape,” wrote Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. “It is enough if it hovers about us like a spirit and produces harmony; if it is wafted through the air like the sound of a bell, grave and kindly.” With this quote, I’m alerting you to the fact that a new truth is now floating into your world, Sagittarius. It’ll be misty and sparkly, yet somehow also decisive and lucid. It will comfort you and yours, but also be a bit shocking. It will be sharply tonic, like good, strong medicine that has a pungent yet oddly delicious flavor you’ve never tasted before.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If there were a useful website with the domain name AmIAGoodPersonOrNot. com, I would advise you to go check it out. The same is true if there were websites like AmIAuthenticOrNot.com, AmIYummyOrNot. com, AmIEnlightenedOrNot.com, or AmIAGorgeousGeniusOrNot.com. What I’m trying to tell you, Capricorn, is that this would be an excellent time for you to find out more about yourself from objective sources — or any other kind of sources, for that matter. Solicit feedback, my beautiful darling. Ask for updates on how you’re doing.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Ninety-six percent of all adults say they would change something about their appearance if they could. That statistic is one factor that leads philosopher Jonathan Zap to make this observation: “Suffering associated with body image has reached such epidemic proportions in our culture that it must be counted as one of the greatest spiritual plagues ever to be visited upon mankind.” That’s the bad news, Aquarius. The good news is that the coming months will be an excellent time for learning to be at more peace with how you look. I invite you to formulate a three-point plan that will help you come to a perspective in which you will love your body exactly the way it is.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) On her website Reuniting.info, Marnia Robinson reported on a discovery she made that may be useful to you. Wandering around a county fair, she went to a reptile exhibit where she encountered an animal trainer who had an alligator resting serenely on his lap. She asked him why the creature was so well-behaved. “I pet it daily,” he said. “If I didn’t, it would quickly be wild again, and wouldn’t allow this.” Apply that lesson in your own life, Pisces. Bestow regular tenderness and loving touch to the feral, untamed, primitive influences in your life — including any that may reside within you.
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• SA (7/9), 3pm - Puppet performance by Madison J. Cripps. •TU (7/12), 7pm - “Who Sez It’s Art?” a panel discussion. • Through SA (7/23) - Flood and the Pump: Galleries with Attitude, featuring 35 artists from the Flood and Pump galleries.
Classes, Meetings & Arts-Related Events The Painting Experience (pd.) Experience the power of process painting as described in the groundbreaking book Life, Paint & Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression. August 12-14.
Asheville. (888) 639-8569. www.processarts.com Buncombe Co. Parks, Greenways & Rec. Events Events are free and held at 59 Woodfin Pl., unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: grace.young@buncombecounty.org or 250-4265. • TU (7/12), 5:30-7:30pm - Glass painting class. Register by July 7. $15. Catch the Spirit of Appalachia A nonprofit, grassroots arts organization. Classes held at Nature’s Home Preserve in Tuckasegee. $36 includes all materials. Info and reservations: 293-2239 or www.doreylart. yurtstudio.com.
• SA (7/9), 2-5pm - Art workshop, “Portrait - Detailed Painting with Pastels.”
F/32 Photography Group • WE (7/6), 7-9pm - The F/32 Photography Group will meet at UNCA’s Reuter Center. Visitors, from beginners to professionals, are welcome to attend. Arrive at 6:30pm for a brief social. Info: www.f32nc.com. Freeskool Events & Classes A teaching and learning network by and for the community. All classes are free. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6j3nxw9. • TH (7/7), 7-9pm - A class on edible forest gardens will be
held at Pearson Garden, 408 Pearson Drive. Jonas Gerard • SA (7/9), 2pm - Jonas Gerard will present a live painting demonstration. Held at Gerard’s gallery, 240 Clingman Ave. Info: 350-7711. Odyssey Gallery Exhibits work by Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts instructors and residents. Located at 238 Clingman Ave., in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 285-0210 or www.highwaterclays.com. • TU (7/12), 12:15pm Lecture by Lorna Meaden. Open Figure Drawing Session
• WE (7/13), 7-9pm - An open figure drawing session will be held at Mike’s on Main, 303 North Main St., in Hendersonville. Info: richarddrat@yahoo.com.
Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Route 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal.info@ gmail.com or www.svfal.org. • TUESDAYS, 10am-noon & 1-3pm - Art with Lorelle Bacon. All levels welcome. $15/class. Registration required.
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• FR (7/8) & SA (7/9), 10am9pm - Craft show sponsored by the Henderson County Crafters Association will be held at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville. Info: 674-5157.
Summer Jewelry Market • SATURDAYS, 9am-4pm Local jewelers will offer unique, hand-made creations. Located at the corner of Church Street and Third Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site Located at 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville. Info: 6456706.
• SA (7/9), 9am-3pm - Local art and crafts will include spinning, candle making and woodworking. Free.
Spoken & Written Word Stories for Performance (pd.) Two-week writing, acting, and storytelling camp for 3rd-5th graders at Anam Cara Collective, 203 Haywood Road. 9am-1pm, July 11-15, 18-22. Facilitated by writers Adam Wright and Simon Wolf. Registration/info: 828-2159002. www.true-ink.com Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www. brbooks-news.com or 4566000. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Programs for aspiring and published writers of all genres. • 2nd THURSDAY, 6:30pm - Celtic music night. Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBREVIATIONS - Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482) n Library storyline: 250-KIDS. • WE (7/6), 7pm - Swannanoa Library Knitters. SW —- 3pm - Book Club: The Women by T.C. Boyle. • TH (7/7), 6:30pm - Book club: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. EA • TU (7/12), 7pm - Gardening program with master gardener Mary Reeves. WV • TU (7/12), 7pm - Cool weather gardening with Master Gardner Mary Reeves. WV • WE (7/13), 3:30pm - “Afternoon with an Author” with Donald Vedeler, author of A Shipwreck Survivor’s Tale. SS Events at Accent on Books The bookstore is located at 854 Merrimon Ave. Events are free and open to the public. Info: 252-6255 or www.accentonbooks.com. • SU (7/10), 3pm Contributors will read from the new anthology, Women’s Spaces, Women’s Places: From 50 WNC Women Writers. Events at Battery Park Book Exchange Located at 1 Battle Square. Info: 252-0020. • TH (7/7), 7pm - Book Discussion X will read The Illumination by Kevin Brockmeier. Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is located at 3 E. Jackson St., in down-
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town Sylva. Info: 586-9499 or more@citylightsnc.com. • 1st SATURDAYS, 7pm - The Liar’s Bench: storytellng, poetry and music. • SA (7/9), 7pm - Poetry reading by Kathryn Byer and Susan Lefler. Events at Spellbound Spellbound Children’s Bookshop is located at 19 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 232-2228 or spellboundbooks@netzero.com. • SU (7/10), 4pm - The Royal Book Club, for adults reading young adult literature, will discuss The Uninvited by Tim Wynne-Jones. Free. Events at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Located at 52 N. Market St. Info: www.wolfememorial.com or 253-8304. • WE (7/13), 3-4:30pm - Local mystery writer Mark de Castrique will read from and discuss his “Sam Blackman” mystery series as well as his new novel, The Sandburg Connection. Kim Weitkamp Performance • TH (7/14), 7-8:30pm - Join nationally-renowned storyteller and humorist Kim Weitkamp for a special performance at the Bud Frank Theater on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. Rideshare from Asheville available. Info: 450-7293. Mountain Voices Writers’ Group • 2nd THURSDAYS, 5pm Mountain Voices Writers’ Group will meet at the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center, 100 County Services Park, Room 129. Info: GaryContrary76@ yahoo.com or 399-9653. Open Mic Night at The Pulp • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Asheville Poetry Review and Asheville Wordfest will host a monthly open mic at The Pulp, located beneath The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. $10 includes club membership. Info: http://pulpasheville.com. Poetry Hickory • 2nd TUESDAYS, 5pm - Poetry Hickory will follow Writers’ Night Out. Held at Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse, 29 2nd St. NW, Hickory. Info: asowens1@yahoo.com. Providence House • TUESDAYS, 6pm - Book Club: The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood. Held at Providence House, 1215 Oakland St., Hendersonville. Info: 697-2878. The Writers’ Guild of WNC Visitors and new members are invited to the meetings to talk about writing and publishing. • 2nd THURSDAYS, 1-3pm Writers are invited to participate in a discussion about current projects. Various tricks and techniques from published authors and aspiring writers
will be presented. Held at Fletcher Public Library. Info: WritersGuildWNC@gmail.com or 296-9983. Transylvania Writers Alliance • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 3-5pm - Transylvania Writers Alliance will meet at BrevardDavidson River Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St. Park in rear. Info: wd2999@yahoo. com. Writers Workshop Potluck • 4th FRIDAYS, 6pm - Held at 387 Beaucatcher Road. Info: writersw@gmail.com. Writing Workshop • SA (7/9), 10am-4pm Workshop for aspiring writers will be held at the Skyland Fire Department, 9 Miller Road, Asheville. $35. Info and registration: mariebartlett@att.net.
Festivals & Gatherings Appalachian Summer Festival A month-long celebration of the arts featuring a variety of performances by internationally acclaimed artists. For a complete schedule of events and ticket prices: 262-4046 or www.appsummer.org. • Through SA (7/30) - The 27th season of An Appalachian Summer Festival will feature music, dance, theater, visual art and film. Named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast,” this year’s festival will include appearances by Chita Rivera and Ben Vereen, K. D. Lang, Dierks Bently and more. Hoop Jam in the Park • TUESDAYS, 5:30pm-7:30pm - Asheville Hoops partners with the Asheville Downtown Association for entertainment, exercise and instruction at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Instruction provided by Melanie MacNeil; music by George Pond. Free. Info: http:// on.fb.me/lYUqGg. WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher. Info: 687-1414. • FR (7/8), 4-11pm; SA (7/9), 11am-11pm; & SU (7/10), 11am-7pm - Carolina Mountain Ribfest will feature professional barbecue vendors from across the country. $6/Free for children under 12.
Music Song O’ Sky Show Chorus (pd.) TUESDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) 20 Oak Street Asheville 28801.(Enter Fellowship Hall-lower level). Guests welcome. Contact: www.songosky.org Toll Free # 1-866-824-9547.
Barnaroo • FR (7/8), 4-11pm - Barnaroo, Asheville’s only youth-run music event, now in its third year, will be held in Weaverville. Free/$5 for food. Info and directions: andrewscotchie93@ gmail.com. Black Mountain Rec. & Parks Events Info: 669-2052 or www.bmrecreation.com. • TH (7/7), 7-9pm - “Park Rhythms” will feature various musicians in the park. Free. Held at Lake Tomahawk Park, 401 S. Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain. Cataloochee Ranch • SA (7/9), 8pm - Grammy winner Laurie Lewis will perform at Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Drive, Maggie Valley. $40/$20 without dinner. Info: 926-1401. Concerts on the Creek Held in the pavilion at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva from 7:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Free. Info: (800) 962-1911 or www.mountainlovers.com. • FR (7/8) - Sundown. Events at First Baptist Church Located at 5 Oak St. (corner of Charlotte Street and I-240) in downtown Asheville. Info: www.fbca.net or 252-4781. • SU (7/10), 6-8pm - The Lake Junaluska Singers will perform. Groovin’ on Grovemont • TU (7/12), 6pm - “Groovin’ on Grovemont” concert series will feature The Groovemont Players. Held at Grovemont Square, 101 West Charleston Ave., Swannanoa, adjacent to the Swannanoa Library. Info: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org Homegrown in the Park • THURSDAYS, 6-8pm - Enjoy local singer/songwriters at this weekly performance held at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Free. Info: http://bit. ly/l9vfgz. Music at Transylvania County Library Located at 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard. Events are held in the library’s amphitheater. Info: 884-3151. • FRIDAYS through (7/29), 7:30pm - Performers include the Blue Ridge Jazz Trio, Folkpsalm, Jeff Sipe, Ike Stubblefield and more. Music on Main Street Live music and dancing at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800-8284244 or www.historichendersonville.org • FR (7/8), 5:30-9pm - Tom Brown, One Man Band will perform alongside the
Hendersonville Antique Car Club’s classic car show. Music on the Rock Concert Series Presented by Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. The concerts will span Broadway, country, bluegrass, pop and rock favorites. $20. Tickets and info: 693-0731, (866) 732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. • SU (7/10) through TU (7/19) - “The Songs of James Taylor and Joni Mitchell: Unplugged.” Open Mic Night • FRIDAYS, 8:30-11pm - Adults of all ages and performers of all genres are invited
to play music, recite poetry or present other arts at this weekly open mic. Held at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Info: http:// on.fb.me/e4GpE8 or wallstreetcoffeehouse@gmail.com.
Park Log Cabin Music series • SU (7/10), 4-8pm - The KingPup Radio Show presents the Sunday in the Park Log Cabin Music series, featuring New 5 Cent, The Toneblazers, The Buddy Davis String Trio, and more. Held at Harmon Field, 272 Harmon Field Road, Tryon. Info: 863-2860. Park Rhythms Concert Series
Black Mountain Recreation and Parks presents this free series at Lake Tomahawk Park in Black Mountain. Food is available on site. Bring chair/blanket. Show will move into the Lakeview Center in the event of inclement weather. Info: 669-2052. • TH (7/7), 7-9pm - The Honeycutters. Shindig on the Green A celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. Held at Pack Square Park on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Free. Info: 258-6101 ext. 345 or www.folkheritage.org. • SATURDAYS through (9/3), 7pm - A variety of musicians and dancers will perform. Songcatchers Music Series Performances are held at the Cradle of Forestry, Hwy. 276 in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. $6 adults/$3 ages 415. Info: 877-3130. • SU (7/10), 4-6pm - Multiinstrumentalists Marion Boatwright, Frank McConnell and Craig Bannerman will share the traditions of Southern Appalachian music at the Cradle of Forestry’s outdoor amphitheatre. Held indoors if stormy.
Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival Tuesday concerts at Warren Wilson College’s Kittredge Theatre (771-3050) and Sunday concerts at the Waynesville Performing Arts Center (452-0593). $20. Info: www.warren-wilson. edu/~chamber. • SUNDAYS through (7/17) - Five concerts will feature world-class musicians performing a variety of chamber music. Performers include The Enso String Quartet and The Jasper String Quartet. Check website for a complete schedule of events. Info: www.swannanoachambermusic.com.
Swannanoa Gathering Summer Staff Concerts Concerts are held at Kittredge Theatre (unless otherwise noted), Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa. $18/$9 for children under 12. Info: 771-3024. • WE (7/6), 7:30pm - Fiddle Week concert. WCU Musical Events Unless otherwise noted, performances are held at the Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Tickets and info: 227-2479 or http://fapac. wcu.edu. • TH (7/7), 7:30pm - The Mountain Collegium Music Workshop will perform medi-
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What: “Drag Queen Bingo,” a benefit for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Where: Loretta’s Café, 114 N. Lexington Ave., downtown Asheville When: Friday, July 8. First round begins at 7:30 p.m. Second round starts at 10:30 p.m. ($15 per bingo game. Info: bwar.org or 505-3440.) Why: Haven’t you heard? Bingo is the new knitting. Just like canning and Scrabble, young people are flocking to bingo as a hip way to enjoy activities usually reserved for the over-60 crowd. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is jumping on the bandwagon with two bingo sessions to benefit cats and dogs in need of new homes. Brother Wolf is adding some flair to the bingo cages and daubers (those special cages and markers that are the hallmark of any bingo hall). These bingo games feature “Asheville’s finest drag queens,” a group of friends who will come together to support Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Hostess Kristin Collins will be the mistress of ceremonies. She says she will “keep everyone laughing while my BVDs (Bingo Verifying Divas) keep the audience entertained.” The night begins with two “Waggy Hours,” starting at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. No pets are allowed, but there will be plenty of food and drink for their human admirers. There will also be a photo booth and, for $5, participants can take a picture with their favorite drag queen.
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After that, people will grab their scorecards and get down to bingo at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue works to find homes for dogs and cats in Buncombe County and beyond. Drag Queen Bingo is a fabulous opportunity to join several of Asheville’s drag queens and Brother Wolf volunteers for a night of “raucous, rowdy fun.” If you are looking to support rescue animals a bit earlier in the evening, the third Annual Steve Whiddon Music Fest begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 8. It will benefit four animal nonprofits, including Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Save the Animals Rescue Ranch, HAWA Spay/Neuter and The Francis Fund. Music and cocktails will kick off the evening at The Grandview Lodge in Waynesville. Info at http://avl.mx/3o.
benefitscalendar CALENDAR FOR JULY 6 - 14, 2011 Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Fundraiser BWAR is a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless dogs and cats find permanent homes. Info: www.bwar.org or 458-7778. • FR (7/8), 6:30pm - “Asheville’s finest drag queens” will present bingo, prizes, a silent auction and raffle to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Held at Loretta’s Cafe, 114 N. Lexington Ave. Child Abuse Prevention Services Info: 254-2000, childadvocacy@buncombe.main.nc.us or www.childabusepreventionservices.org. • FR (7/8), 3-8pm & SA (7/9), 9am-3pm - A daylily sale to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Services will be held at the rear entrance of 10 Sharon Road, Fairview. Info: www.childabusepreventionservices.org or 254-2000. Doctors with a Heart The national charity donates time and services to raise money for local causes. • TU (7/12), 9am-6pm - “Doctors with a Heart Day” will include free examinations and x-rays while raising money for Mission Children’s Hospital. Held at Doster Chiropractic, 179 Charlotte St. Info and appointments: 236-2200. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 255-8115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • WE (7/6), 7-10pm - Come enjoy the rhythmic folk of Ash Devine. Donations to support No Nukes Summer and Kathuah Earth First appreciated. Lake Junaluska Flea Market • SA (7/9), 7:30-11:30am - Proceeds from the Lake Junaluska flea market will benefit a variety of community service projects. Held at Nanci Weldon Open Air Gym, Lake Junaluska Assembly, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive. Info: 545-0009. NCCPN July Jam & Fundraiser • SA (7/9), 3-8pm. Outdoor music, BBQ, and fundraiser for medical marijuana. 644 Green Creek Rd., Columbus, NC. Held at a private 10-acre farm. $9 in advance/$8 3-5pm/$10 5-8pm. Info: http://nccpn.ticketbud.com/.
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eval, renaissance, baroque and contemporary works in the recital hall of the Coulter Building. WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher. Info: 687-1414. • SA (7/9), 7:30pm - Local Americana outfit Jackass Flats will perform. Kentucky Headhunters will open. Yancey County Concert for Peace • SU (7/10), 2-4pm - This event, featuring Asheville’s Sahara Peace Choir, is sponsored by the Yancey County United Fund. Held at Patience Park, off Highway 80 in Burnsville. Info: 206-0128.
Nourishing Traditions Benefit • SA (7/9), 7:30-10:30pm - Nourish and Flourish, 347 Depot St., Suite 201A in Asheville, hosts a benefit for Blair Pathways, featuring music by Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton and The Doghobble Stringband. Info: http://on.fb.me/miYEAY or www.blairpathways.com. Penland School of Crafts A national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located at 67 Dora’s Trail, Penland. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am–5pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www.penland.org or 765-2359. • TH (7/7), 8pm - An auction of student and instructor work will be held at the Northlight Building to benefit Penland’s scholarship programs. Free. Steve Whiddon Music Fest • FR (7/8), 6pm - The annual Steve Whiddon Music Fest will feature The Steve Whiddon Band, Karen “Sugar” Barnes and Dave Magill, Angie Toomey and others, to benefit four Haywood County animal rescue facilities. Held at The Grandview Lodge, 466 Lickstone Road, Waynesville. $25 includes music and fish fry. Info: www.grandviewlodgenc.com or 421-1290. Wine Tasting for MS • TH (7/7), 7-8:30pm - The MS Community of WNC invites the public to a wine tasting at The Wine Studio of Asheville, 169 Charlotte St., featuring 5 wines and light hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds benefit the National MS Society. Info: http://on.fb. me/kKhUMC.
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Asheville Community Theatre Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org. • FR (7/8), 7:30pm - The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf will be performed by Advanced Camp students. $5. • TU (7/12), 6:30pm Volunteer orientation. Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Info: 693-4178 or www.nps. gov/carl. • WEDNESDAYS through FRIDAYS until (8/5), 10:1410:45am - Rootabaga Stories presents The World of Carl Sandburg. Events at 35below This black box theater is located underneath Asheville Community Theatre at 35 E. Walnut St. Info: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org. • SU (7/10), 2:30pm - “Play reading for pleasure.” Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Highway 225, three miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 693-0731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. • Through SU (7/24) - Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie. See website for show times. • Through SU (7/10) - Red, White and Tuna will be performed on Wed, Fri and Sat. Tuna Does Vegas will be performed on Thurs and Sun. See website for times. Hendersonville Little Theatre Located at the Barn on State Street., between Kanuga and Willow Roads in Hendersonville. $14/$8 or $18/$10 for musicals. Info: 692-1082 or www. hendersonvillelittletheatre.org. • FR (7/8) through SU (7/10) Driving Miss Daisy. Fri and Sat, 8pm. Sun, 2pm. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
Performances are held at Mars Hill College’s Owen Theatre. Tickets: 689-1239. Info: 6891384 or www.sartplays.org. • THURSDAYS (7/7) through SUNDAYS (7/17), 7:30pm Nocturne, “a widely-acclaimed, poignant, two-character drama” by local playwright C. Robert Jones. $18/$25. See website for show times. The Magnetic Field A cafe, bar and performance house located at 372 Depot St., in the River Arts District. Info: www.themagneticfield.com or 257-4003. • TH (7/7) through SA (7/16), 7:30pm - Fix, an evening of dark plays by three local playwrights. Tryon Little Theater Performances are held at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Info: 8592466, tryonlittletheater@gmail. com or www.tltinfo.org. • TH (7/7) through SU (7/10) - The Tryon Little Theatre presents Pippin, featuring actors ages 13-21. $20/$10. Info: Info: 859-2466 www.tltinfo.org.
Comedy Comic Disorder Theatre • TUESDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Comic Disorder Theatre will present a class on improvisational comedy at Wall Street Cafe, 62 Wall St. Info and registration: www.ComicDisorder. org. Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge • WEDNESDAYS, 9-11:30pm - A weekly comedy open mic held at Athena’s, 14 College St., in downtown Asheville. Free. Info: http://on.fb.me/mgWdtL. Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival Info: www.laughyourashevilleoff.com. • TU (7/12) through SA (7/16) - A comedy festival featuring Carl LaBove, Kyle Kinane, Rory Scovel and others will be held at the Diana Wortham Theater and The Magnetic Field. See website for info and pricing.
Film A Force More Powerful •FR (6/24), 7:30pm - Part two of A Force More Powerful will be screened at Common Light Meetingplace, 137 Center Ave., Black Mountain. Info: jahan222@bellsouth.net. Classic World Cinema Foreign Film Series Presented by Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St., Phil Mechanic Studios, River Arts District in Asheville. Info: Cranky Hanke’s Reviews under “Special Showings,” www.ashevillecourtyard.com or 273-3332. • FR (7/8), 8-10pm - Moulin Rouge (UK 1952) by John Huston.
Groovy Movie Club • FR (7/8), 7pm - Amish Grace will be screened at a private solar-powered home. Potluck begins at 6:15. Free. Info and directions: johnbuckleyX@ gmail.com or 926-3508. Pray the Devil back to Hell • FR (7/8), 7:30pm - Pray the Devil back to Hell will be screened, followed by discussion. Held at Common Light Meeting House, 137 Center Ave., Black Mountain. Info: jahan222@bellsouth.net or 298-9509. Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville Located at the corner of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place. Info: 254-6001 or www. uuasheville.org. • FR (7/8), 6:45-8:30pm - The Lorax.
Dance A Dancer’s Basic Skill (pd.) Access your body, your fellow dancers, your audience. Perform with ease. “The hallmarks of the Alexander Technique are creativity, spontaneity and adaptability to change.” 828-225-3786. FormFitnessFunction.com Beginner Swing Dancing Lessons (pd.) 4 week series starts first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm. $12/week per person. • No partner necessary. Eleven on Grove, downtown Asheville. Details: www.SwingAsheville. com Carolina Shag Dance • WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-11pm - A weekly dance will be held with a live DJ at Shifter’s (formerly Bosco’s), 2310 Hendersonville Road in Arden. $5. •SUNDAYS, 4-5pm - Weekly dance workshop and lessons. Free. International Folk Dancing • TUESDAYS, 7:30-9:30pm - Circle and line dances from around the world will be hosted at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. No partner needed. Free. Info: 645-1543. Salsa Night • WEDNESDAYS, 8:30pmmidnight - Salsa night at Creatures Cafe, 81 Patton Ave. Ages 18 and up. Free. Info: 254-3636. Summer Street Dances in Hendersonville Mountain music and dancing on the street in front of the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Bring a chair, but please leave pets at home. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708 or www.historichendersonville. org. • MO (7/11) 7-9pm - Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition and
the Southern Mountain Smoke Cloggers. Tryon Fine Arts Center Located at 34 Melrose Ave., in Tryon. Info: 859-8322 or www. tryonarts.org • TH (7/14), 7-8:30pm - Enjoy an evening of original dance by New York-based contemporary ballet company Motion Dance+Theater, lead by Hendersonville native and Broadway performer Nick Kepley. This event follows a three-week residency “combining gifted dancers and budding choreographers in an atmosphere of exploration and creativity.”
Auditions & Call to Artists Arts Council of Henderson County Located at 401 N. Main St. (entrance on Fourth Street), above Flight Restaurant in downtown Hendersonville. Info: 693-8504 or www.acofhc.org. • Through TU (8/9) Submissions for Bring Us Your Best, a juried and judged art exhibition, are currently being accepted. Area artists are invited to submit original works of art in any medium through August 9. $25/$15 for subsequent entries. Cash prizes will be awarded to three featured artists. Info: http://thelaurelofasheville.com. Bloomin’ Orchard Festival • Through SA (8/20) Bloomin’ Orchard Festival will accept applications for arts vendors through August 20. Festival will be held on August 27 in Conover, NC. Info: www. sipesorchardhome.org or 256-5056. Chabad House Jewish Asheville and WNC Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life, located at 660 Merrimon Ave. Info: 505-0746 or www.chabadasheville.org. • Through FR (7/15) - Chabad Publishing will accept art for the Jewish Art Calendar through July 15. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org. • Through MO (8/8) - The Transylvania Community Arts Council will accept two pieces of artwork per applicant for “Keep it Local WNC” through August 8. Info: tcarts@comporium.net.
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newsoftheweird Can’t possibly be true • It wasn’t hard to find critics when Workforce Central Florida, the Orlando-area government job service, said it was spending more than $70,000 of federal stimulus money to help the laid-off by handing out 6,000 satiny capes for jobless “superheroes” to “fight” “Dr. Evil Unemployment.” (“Absolutely absurd” was the reaction of a laid-off customer-service representative.) Several critics interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel noted that such an awkward program further erodes the unemployed’s already-fragile self-respect. WCF, though, remained convinced. In the words of a spokeswoman, “Everyone is a superhero in the fight against unemployment.” • Urban Legend Come to Life: Too-good-to-betrue stories have circulated for years about men who accidentally fall, posterior first, onto compressed-air nozzles and self-inflate to resemble “dough boys,” usually with fatal results. However, in May in Opotiki, New Zealand, trucker Steven McCormack actually found himself in such circumstances and would have been killed if quick-thinking colleagues hadn’t pulled him away (the air had already begun separating tissue from muscle). McCormack was hospitalized in severe pain, but the air gradually seeped out of his body (in the “usual” way, according to a doctor). • Oops! Oswind David was convicted of firstdegree assault in New York City in 2006, but unknown to him, his lawyer and the judge, another judge had already dismissed the charge due to prosecutorial error. Nonetheless, David, in prison ever since, was freed only in May when the error came to light. (The district attorney still resisted releasing him, arguing that only the “first-degree” part had been dismissed. A judge finally freed David on bail while prosecutors ponder reopening the case.)
News that sounds like a joke (1) Nightclub singer Simon Ledger was arrested in April following a performance at the Driftwood Beach Bar on Britain’s Isle of Wight after a patron complained to police. Ledger was
covering the 1974 hit “Kung Fu Fighting,” and two customers of Chinese descent said they felt they were victims of illegal “racially aggravated harassment.” (2) Leslie Clarke, 29, turned himself in to police in Darwin, Australia, in May after authorities released surveillance tape of a break-in and vandalism at the Hidden Valley Tavern. Clarke, a large man, confessed to going on a drunken prowl with friends, but said he remembered the break-in only when he saw the video and recognized his distinctive image from the back, including several inches of his butt crack.
Inexplicable (1) In 2010, 247 people on the terrorist “watch list” were allowed to legally purchase guns, the Associated Press reported in April. That’s about the same number as the year before. (2) In May, Oklahoma Judge Susie Pritchett, receiving guilty pleas from a $31 drug-deal raid in 2010 that netted a mother and her two grown children, sentenced the mother and son to probation, but the 31-yearold daughter to 12 years in prison (because she showed “no ... remorse”).
Unclear on the concept In May, a federal appeals court reinstated the Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit filed in 2007 by bridge-maintenance worker Darrell Miller after the Illinois Department of Transportation fired him. Medically diagnosed with a fear of heights, Miller couldn’t work on many projects, but a lower court had dismissed his lawsuit, concluding that working at heights was an unavoidable condition of bridge maintenance. (The appeals court said a jury “might” find that bridge maintenance could be done in teams with one worker always on the
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The redneck chronicles (1) Zachary Woody, 21, of Calhoun, Ga., was charged with aggravated assault in May after stabbing a friend during an argument over whether Fords are better than Chevrolets. (2) Joseph Hayes, 48, was arrested in South Memphis, Tenn., in June after allegedly threatening the hostess of a birthday party to which his kids had been invited. “Y’all didn’t save my kids no damn ice cream and cake,” he was heard to say (with a gun in his waistband), adding, “I ain’t scared to go to jail.”
People with issues Stanley Thornton Jr., 30, and his “nurse”/ roommate, Sandra Dias, are both drawing federal Supplemental Security Income as disabled people, even though Thornton builds his own “adult baby” furniture (cribs and high chairs large enough to accommodate his 350-pound body) and operates a website where people living as adult babies can communicate. After the two were featured on the National Geographic Channel’s TV show Taboo in May, U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn asked the Social Security Administration to investigate whether Thornton is abusing the system (and Dias, too, since if she can “nurse” Thornton, she can “nurse” for a living). Thornton subsequently told The Washington Times that if his SSI checks were discontinued, he would kill himself.
Update Lawrence Bottone, 52, of Stamford, Conn., served four years in prison in the late 1990s for persuading teenage boys and young men to strip down to underwear and let him torture (and photograph) them — chaining them to his garage wall, whipping them and inserting stakes under their fingernails. In May 2011, police in Westchester County, N.Y., arrested Bottone — this time, for “recruiting” young men to work at a fictitious “intelligence agency” (which, of course, requires Bottone to “train” them to withstand torture).
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Mommy makeovers: Dye for the “hair down there” I confess to being somewhat fascinated by the time, money and energy some women put into their hair. And not just into the hair on their heads. I’ve been guilty of spending hard-earned cash on professional cuts and highlights. That said, I decided several months ago to go back to my natural hair color — brownish-blonde, with yes, some rapidly expanding silver streaks. I’m getting quite a bit of silver and gray shot through all of my hair, and, until recently, it never occurred to me to be self-conscious about it, especially as at least two male friends have termed it “hot.” But then I learned about color dyes for “the hair down there.” While I kind of like the shock value of having a blue bush, I did not “try it so you don’t have to” this time, just as I’m not going to pay someone to hot glue crystals on my nether regions — for so many reasons (vajazzling, y’all). My “hair down there” mommy makeover involves a razor and a pair of scissors on a rather irregular basis — which one friend terms “the 1970s Joy of Sex grooming technique.” Yeah, well, I grew up in the 70s. And now I live in hippie, hairfriendly Asheville.
But if you are unhappy with the natural graying process in your private area, I hear that pubilicious color dyes are the answer. I hear these just for “the hair down there” dyes are quite popular with middle-aged moms. Lola Salon in Asheville stocks and sells the Betty Beauty dyes (I gather “Betty” is another synonym). Colors include the obvious — black, brown, auburn and blonde — but then there’s hot pink (Fun Betty), aqua (Bridal or Malibu Betty) and lilac (Sexy Betty). Bridal Betty takes the “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” wedding aphorism to a whole new level. The impetus for the product is the tradition of hair stylists giving clients a little brown bag to take home so they can match colors. I’ve spent enough time in locker rooms to know that it’s rare for the carpet to match the drapes exactly. So I don’t understand why this would be desirable. My stylist has never offered me a brown bag to take home, though if she does, I hope it contains whiskey, not hair dye. Also, I must say that most hair dye is pretty toxic stuff, laden with chemicals whose names I can’t pronounce. Putting those chemicals near
soft tissue gives me the heebie-jeebies. The Betty Beauty folks claim that their dye is all natural and doesn’t contain harsh chemicals. But the ingredients list on the box at Lola features a whole long list of difficult-to-pronounce words. After birthing two babies, I figure that area of my body has been through enough trauma, thank you. The folks at Lola tell me that the Betty dyes sell pretty well, and they’re particularly big sellers before Valentine’s Day (cards are so passé, but a lilac landing strip epitomizes 21st century love). She says some clients mix two dyes to achieve that perfect shade of awesome. The salon also sells Bare Betty, a depilatory that claims not to smell of sulphur. Because no one wants their nether regions to smell like the infernal regions. Oh, and dye both lifts and deposits color, so if you’re going for the hot pink topiary
effect, this is your product (wait, that sounds kind of 70s, doesn’t it?). Turns out some men use the stuff too — because manscaping is hot, I reckon. And I suppose it might be fun to match your partner — regardless of gender — especially since pube dye is less permanent than matching tattoos. Of course, in terms of mommy makeover options, Betty Beauty is relatively inexpensive. It costs less than a manicure and about the same as good drugstore face cream. And much, much less than foil highlights. So there’s that. Although I think I’d rather spend my next $16 on beer and not worry about gray hairs, regardless of where they pop up. X Anne Fitten “Edgy Mama” Glenn writes about a number of subjects, including parenting, at www. edgymama.com.
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• TH (7/7), 10am - “Mom2Mom: A Social Network for Nursing Mothers,” with Joyce Maybin in the Pardee Hendersonville Family Health Center Medical Office Building, 709 North Justice St. Babies and children welcome. • TH (7/7), 6:30-9pm - Part one of a childbirth class for expectant parents. The program covers the labor and delivery process, relaxation, breathing patterns, birth options, positioning and comfort measures. A tour of the Pardee Women and Children’s Center is included. •TH (7/14), 6:30-9pm - Part two.
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In 2008, the Foundation, in collaboration with Western Carolina University and A-B Tech, began implementing a four-year, dualadmission, seamless-progression educational tract with support from a Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Northwest Health Foundation, and the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence, as well as from UNC General Administration, the Janirve Foundation and The Duke Endowment. Based on the project’s initial success and the broad interest in expanding it statewide, The Duke Endowment is investing in the expansion of the RIBN model in five regions across the state, including 14 associate degree and five university nursing education programs. For more information about the Foundation, visit ffne.org. For more information about The Duke Endowment, which has awarded nearly $2.8 billion in grants since 1924, visit dukeendowment.org. X Send your health-and-wellness news to mxhealth@mountainx.com or news@mountainx. com, or call News Editor Margaret Williams at 251-1333, ext. 152.I
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happens when you’re in labor - including how to recognize when it starts - as well as delivery options ranging from lowintervention to natural to traditional childbirth. Finally, moms and dads will learn how to take care of their new bundles of joy. They’ll also get a chance to tour the all-new Baby Place where they’ll welcome their baby into the world. This class covers the cost of the Breastfeeding class that is held on scheduled Tuesdays at 6 p.m. (Please see Breastfeeding Class schedule). Please bring pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal to class. For more information or to register, please call 828.681.BABY or visit parkridgebabies.com Reiki Introduction And Healing Circle • This Weekend (pd.) One day session, either July 9 or 10, 3pm-5pm. Perfect opportunity to try Reiki! After educating you about Reiki, we’ll do a Meditation followed by each person receiving a Reiki Treatment. $12 Love Offering. Downtown Asheville. • RSVP/ information: (828) 367-0434. www.AshevilleReiki.com American Cancer Society • MO (7/11), 10am-noon - “Look Good, Feel Better,” a workshop for women undergoing cancer treatment. Held at Cancer Centers of North Carolina, 20 Medical Park. Free. Registration required. Info: 254-6931. DisAbility Partners Located at 108 New Leicester Highway, Asheville. Info: 2981977, www.westernalliance.org or www.disabilitypartners. org. • TH (7/14), 6pm - BrainStormers meeting. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www. pardeehospital.org or 692-4600. • TH (7/7), 10:30-11:30am - A registered nurse will provide instruction on the correct technique for breast self-exams using silicone models. • MO (7/11), 11am-12:30pm - “Good News About Hip and Knee Pain.” • MO (7/11), 1-2pm - Body fat analysis. Wear short sleeves. • TU (7/12), 1-3pm - North Carolina Seniors Health Insurance Information Program. • WE (7/13), 2-3:30pm - “Shoulder Issues from a Physician’s Perspective,” with Suzanne Hall, M.D. • WE (7/13), 9-11am - Cholesterol screening. Fast required for immediate results. $20. • TH (7/14), 8-10am - Glucose screening. Fast required. $4. Living Healthy: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program • TUESDAYS (beginning 7/12), 2:30-5pm - Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Take charge of your health with this six-week workshop for people with chronic health conditions and caregivers. Held at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive in Hendersonville. $30. Registration: 687-6288. Park Ridge Hospital Park Ridge Hospital is located in Fletcher and hosts a number of free events, including cholesterol screenings, vision screenings, PSA screenings, bone density checks for women, lectures, numerous support groups and a Kid Power program. Info: 687-3947 or www.parkridgehospital.org. • WE (7/6), 1-4pm - PSA blood test for men 50 years and older. Held at 50 Highland Square Drive, Hendersonville. $10. • SA (7/9), 1-4pm - Body composition analysis will be held at Deaverview Apartments, 275 Dearview Road. Free. Park Ridge Wellness • TUESDAYS beginning (7/12), 2:30-5pm - Join wellness educator Julie Palmer for this six-week class covering ways to manage issues such as blood pressure and cholesterol. Held in the private dining room of Park Ridge Health’s cafeteria, 100 Hospital Drive in Asheville. $30. Info: www. parkridgehealth.org. Planning Meeting for Health Fair Expo • Through SU (7/31) - Holistic health professionals are needed to assist a family of community caregivers who organize services for those battling cancer, their families and the community. Info: www.threebaskets.org. Red Cross Events & Classes
wellnesscontinued Red Cross holds classes in CPR/first aid for infants, children and adults; babysitter training; pet first aid; bloodborne pathogens; swimming and water safety; and lifeguarding. All classes held at chapter headquarters, 100 Edgewood Road. To register call 258-3888, ext. 221. Info: www.redcrosswnc. org. : Bloodmobile Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. • 1st TUESDAYS, 12:30-1pm - The Red Cross initiative to train five million people in CPR in 2011 will be held at Pardee Health Education Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville. Info: 693-5605. • Through TH (7/14) - The Red Cross will enter all donors into a giveaway for an iPad2, gift cards and gift certificates. Step Aerobics Class • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Enhance cardio, strength and flexibility at this step aerobics, weights and stretch class. Meets at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 G.W. Carver St., in Asheville. Open to all levels. Free. Info: 350-2058 or stephenslee@ashevillenc.gov.
Support Groups 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. • FRIDAYS, 7pm - “Inner Child” meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Info: 989-8075. • SUNDAYS, 3pm - “Living in the Solution” meets at The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Open big book study. Info: 989-8075. • MONDAYS, 7pm - “Generations” meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St., Asheville. 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: 800-286-1326 or www.wnc-alanon.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 5:45pm - Women’s Al-Anon meeting at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave., at Gracelyn Road. Newcomers welcome. Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective • The Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective is a group of inclusive, non-judgmental people with diverse perspectives on mental health who respect self determination, personal choice and confidentiality. Info and directions: radmadasheville@theicarusproject.net or 575-3195. Black Mountain NicA Meeting • MONDAYS (beginning 7/11), 7pm - The chapel of the Black Mountain Neurological Center invites those struggling to overcome tobacco addiction to a Nicotine Anonymous meeting. Located at 932 Old US 70 (turn up drive, at top turn left). Use parking around circle. Green NicA flyer posted on metal door. Info: 669-4161. Co-Dependents Anonymous A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. • SATURDAYS, 11am - Meeting at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St., in Asheville. Info: 7792317 or 299-1666. GriefShare GriefShare features nationally recognized experts in grief-andrecovery support and meets at Calvary Baptist Church, 531
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Asheville named a top-10 yoga-friendly city in August 2011 issue of Yoga Journal “The news hasn’t been added to Yoga Journal’s online site, but folks online are talking about it [...] Here’s an image of the August issue’s cover, with reference near the bottom to ‘50 fantastically yoga-friendly cities.’” — [mountainx. com]
Red Cross hosts annual drive in Asheville during summer blood shortage “The American Red Cross released a national appeal Tuesday to donors after type O negative blood supplies dropped to critically low levels across the country. The regional Red Cross will host Operation Blood Drive today [June 22] — its largest annual one-day drive — in hopes of exceeding 500 donation units to replenish the dwindling supply.” — [Asheville Citizen-Times]
Hendersonville author claims breast cancer cured through ‘Cellular Level Healing’ “Alice McCall offers hard data, medical reports and proof that no evidence of breast cancer remains. She credits a process she terms “Cellular Level Healing” for this astounding outcome. The story is detailed in her book, ‘Wellness Wisdom.’” — [pr.com]
Counties to pick nominees for ‘Family Caregiver of Year’ “Three local winners will be selected from Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania counties. Each local winner will receive eight hours of free respite care, a variety of cash and gift awards and a one-year scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, a fully accredited online university in health care. The top local winner will be entered into the national evaluation and will be eligible for the $10,000 cash grand prize.” — [BlueRidgeNow.com]
Henderson County schools anti-tobacco program cut “A popular substance abuse program in the Henderson County school system designed to keep kids from smoking has fallen victim to budget cuts.” — [BlueRidgeNow.com]
Study: Mystery ingredient in coffee boosts protection against Alzheimer’s disease “A yet unidentified component of coffee interacts with the beverage’s caffeine, which could be a surprising reason why daily coffee intake protects against Alzheimer’s disease. A new Alzheimer’s mouse study by researchers at the University of South Florida found that this interaction boosts blood levels of a critical growth factor that seems to fight off the Alzheimer’s disease process.” — [University of Southern Florida]
Taking ‘the pill’ for acne was fatal, Asheville dad says “A father says his 15-year-old daughter, who was not sexually active, died of pulmonary embolisms from taking Yasmin and Ocella, contraceptives that a doctor prescribed for acne. The father claims Bayer ‘aggressively’ promoted the contraceptives for off-label uses, and ‘ignored’ the ‘serious risks associated with the drug.’” — [Courthouse News Service]
Study: Nudging doctors in intensive care unit reduces deaths “A new Northwestern Medicine study shows the attending physician in the intensive care unit could use a copilot, too. The mortality rate plummeted 50 percent when the attending physician in the intensive care unit had a checklist — a fairly new concept in medicine — and a trusted person prompting him to address issues on the checklist if they were being overlooked. Simply using a checklist alone did not produce an improvement in mortality.” — [Northwestern University]
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by Mackensy Lunsford Should the city allow food trucks in Asheville’s central business district? The question has turned into a fiery debate, with fierce opinions on both sides. After nearly a year of intense discussion, food-truck vendors are still at odds with many downtown stakeholders — though it’s beginning to look like food trucks will happen downtown, it’s just a matter of when. The debate has turned ever more heated as vendors watch another summer tourist season start to slip away. Meanwhile, the Asheville Downtown Commission is working to decide what it thinks is best: to undo or preserve a 25year-old policy banning food trucks in Asheville’s central business district. A recent survey of more than 650 people showed about 75 percent in favor of the idea of food trucks downtown, according to data presented at a recent Asheville Downtown Association meeting.
“My passion for food plays a huge part in my life. To look at people, see the contentment in their eyes and their bellies — I want that. And this is the only way that I can give it right now. I’m not looking for wealth, I’m looking for sustainability and supporting my community and farmers. It’s about the foodtopia of Asheville.” — Suzy Phillips, foodtruck operator
It’s a complicated matter that’s got people talking. Here, an attempt to answer some of the questions.
What’s all the fuss about? Food truck vendors would like the chance to move in from the outskirts of town (where they are currently allowed, at sites for which they secure a permit and arrange for placement with the property owner) to the richer (they believe) economic climate of the central business district. A vocal group of downtown stakeholders is opposed. Food trucks will be loud, unsightly and create litter, opponents say. And restaurants and food trucks will compete for diner dollars during a difficult economic time. Many of those restaurants helped revitalize downtown, pay taxes and employ staffers. Their stake should be protected.
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The other side of the coin? Food trucks wouldn’t take business away from brick-and-mortar restaurants, but rather corner the market on brown-bagging downtown workers and late-night revelers who want quick portable fare. Many food truck vendors also say that they view the mobile-food business as a stepping stone to owning a restaurant — loans are tough to come by these days. What kind of food can you expect from a food truck? Here in Asheville, we already have Indian fry bread tacos, local-meat burgers, falafel and more. In other cities, food trucks are often mobile taquerias and panini shops.
Why are food carts allowed downtown but not food trucks?
both food trucks and street vendors because it wants to protect current restaurant owners from competition.”
Food carts are allowed because they vend prepackaged food. Items like hot dogs and lemonade may be prepared onsite, but little else is permitted. Under the current rules governing mobile food vendors, all other food must be prepared offsite in a certified kitchen — that’s why Bandido’s Burritos (which has a West Asheville restaurant) can sometimes be found downtown vending tamales. For now, the pushcart is downtown’s answer to mobile vending, says Alan Glines, an urban planner for the city. They are regulated and licensed by the city, and must pick one of a couple of dozen available and approved locations — and stay there. Do any other cities currently say no to food trucks? The food-truck debate is also raging in other cities. A chapter of the Mobile Food Vendors Association is working to try get the city of Charlotte to relax its food-truck ordinance, which the vendors association there views as strict. An online group in support of food trucks (with the tagline “Carne asada is not a crime”) has more than 400 fans, and more than 600 people attended a food-truck rally in the area last month. “Now some city leaders want to reconsider some rules,” says the report, “worried they might stifle small-business owners and mar Charlotte’s reputation as a progressive, business-friendly place.” Detroit, Mich., has a food policy that very closely mirrors ours, allowing only hot dog carts and beverages in the business district and no food trucks. In a Detroitbased business blog, Crain’s Detroit Business, staff writer Nathan Skid tackles the issue. Chris Gulock, a city planner with the Detroit Planning Commission told Skid that “the commission is hesitant to change the ordinances surrounding what can be sold by
“How can Detroit create a population density of small, independently owned businesses if the goal is to reduce competition?” Skid writes, reflecting concerns voiced in Asheville as well.
“What I think AIR and the commission wants is for us to reach a just conclusion and a just resolution to this, not simply something where one person’s injustice is absolved. When you start championing causes instead of resolving issues honestly, people get hurt.” Dwight Butner, DTC, owner Vincenzo’s Ristorante & Bistro
Raleigh, doesn’t allow food trucks to roam on public streets, but does issue temporary permits to vendors for festivals and other events. According to a report from Andrea Weigl, staff writer for the Raleigh News and Observer, Raleigh City Council wants to craft a policy to allow food trucks to operate on private property. Meanwhile, brick-and-mortar restaurant owners are pushing for stricter regulations. “[Restaurateurs] also raised concerns about food safety and health inspection for food trucks and worried that the trucks would take valuable and scarce parking spots from customers,” writes Weigl, who could easily be reporting about the Asheville debate.
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“I think it’s inevitable that we’re going to have affordable street food downtown, but we’ve got some steps we have to go through first ... but I understand that [food vendors are] impatient. I think that their impatience is driving the process to some degree. I would tell them to keep it up.” — Gordon Smith, City Council
Plenty of larger cities have embraced the food truck culture. New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., are home to mobile food vendors that can boast features on the Food Network and in the pages of the New York Times. Both Portland, Ore., and Atlanta have street-food festivals. And while every city is different, food truck proponents argue that ordinances drafted for Asheville’s unique needs could solve most problems. Limiting the number of vending licenses issued would be a first step.
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Austin’s food-truck operators were having issues disposing of waste like fryer oil, so a resident organized the Food Trailer Alliance. In WNC, the Asheville Street Food Coalition is forming among food-truck operators and other interested parties to help with similar issues.
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“Certainly a careful and thorough process is required. But food-truck vending is a fairly seasonal venture and time is of the essence ... it’s a costly delay for poor entrepreneurs who are struggling to make a living in a jobless city during an economic downturn.” Tim Peck, Asheville resident and outspoken libertarian
Are food trucks inspected? Yes, they receive routine inspections from the health department. Food trucks must adhere to the same health and safety standards of any foodservice establishment. “They receive random checks three or four times a year and receive a kitchen grade, just like restaurants,” says Glines. Suzy Phillips, the owner of Gypsy Queen Cuisine Lebanese Street Food (vending from her food truck, called “Spartacus”) says that in her first two months of operation, she received “pop-up,” or random and unannounced inspections, twice. Is there a limit on food-truck permits? There could be special recommendations for the number of permits allowed downtown, but that’s what the Downtown Commission has to struggle through once they determine whether or not the trucks will be allowed at all. The current proposed ordinance (dated June 29) would impose a limit of 10 permits for the downtown CBD. A full year to take a vote on whether food trucks should be downtown? That seems like a long time. It certainly is, say food-truck vendors, who feel like they are losing money while the meetings drag on. But others say that these things take time and careful consideration. Dwight Butner, who owns a restaurant and property in the downtown area and sits on the Downtown Commission, recommends a cautious approach. “To suggest that we can’t sacrifice one summer to carefully review policies in place for 25 years doesn’t seem to me to be compelling,” Butner says. Does Asheville Independent Restaurants oppose food trucks? The official stance is that, though they want to facilitate the discussion in a manner that benefits everyone, they are not opposed to food trucks. In fact, many AIR-member restaurants claim that they would like to start their own food trucks. “They haven’t endorsed it, but they haven’t opposed it either. They just want to protect the quality of food downtown,” says Glines. A June 28 statement from AIR seems to support this: “If Asheville intends to embrace food trucks, and more importantly mobile vending, we should do so to ensure we are held as an example – like Madison, Wisc. – for bringing thoughtful and effective definition to the roles and responsibilities of all concerned,” the release reads. AIR “hopes to play a role in collaborating with all concerned to ensure [that] a viable, healthy food-truck community is successful,” it says. “We want to be a part of the process and believe we have demonstrated our commitment to finding proven best practices and making them work for our city.”
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The Chop Shop Butchery and Grocery was green-lighted on all permits and construction is well under way. We should have an authentic butcher shop by the end of the summer at 100 Charlotte St., next to Blue Water Seafood Company. Tree and Vine, Asheville’s second olive oil and vinegar tasting room (the other is Olive and Kickin’), is now open at 22 Lodge St. Construction on the new Grove Arcade burger restaurant, Burgerworx, seems to be humming right along. The service counter is in and the soda fountain has been installed. X
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Summer beer drinking — local-style Folks often ask me which local beers I like to drink. The answer is that there are too many to name — and it depends on the season. Like lots of beer lovers, I tend to crave crisp, light-flavored beers in the summer. These types of beers — such as India Pale Ales, wheat beers and Kölsches — offer cooling refreshment to beat the heat. To celebrate the season, I’ve chosen one easy-drinking summer brew from each of Asheville’s breweries that I think is worth a taste. In alphabetical order, I offer you: Asheville Brewing Co.’s Fire Escape Ale: This beer has gained such a loyal local following that it’s now one of the brews on nonstop rotation. This jalapeño-infused ale will heat you up to cool you down. Just this week, several restaurants and bars around town grabbed up kegs to sell. It’s always available at the two ABC locales: 675 Merrimon Ave. and 77 Coxe Ave. Craggie Brewing Co.’s Toubab Brewe is a Bavarian-style Zwickel beer (unfiltered). Toubab is a crisp lager with just a touch of hops flavor. Because it’s only 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, this is a brew you can imbibe liberally while listening to local music at Craggie’s Public House (197 Hilliard Ave.) French Broad Brewery’s Gateway Kölsch is an awesome summer beer — it’s a German style ale that drinks like a lager. Crisp with a sweet finish, this beer can be found in the brewery’s tasting room and all around town on draft as well as in bottles. (101 Fairview Road). Green Man Brewing’s ESB (Extra Special Bitter) is one of the brewery’s signature beers. In fact, it’s been brewed almost continually since 1997. The beer’s toasted malt flavor makes it a classic example of the bitter style, which is fairly mild. The ESB can be found at Green Man’s tasting room at 23 Buxton Ave. and on draft around town.
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Highland Brewing Co.’s Cattail Peak Wheat is brewed with allorganic grains (named, like many of Highland’s seasonals, for a local mountain). Hibiscus gives the beer a tangy sweetness. Cattail prevails in bottles and on tap all over WNC. Visit the tasting room for fresh wheat at 12 Old Charlotte Highway. Lexington Ave. Brewing just released a Raspberry witbier, which is light and not too sweet — an easy drinking brew. If you’re not into fruit beers, I’d go for their American Pale Ale (APA), which has some bitter hoppiness without being overwhelming. The LAB’s brews are available at its gastro pub at 39 N. Lexington Ave. Oyster House Brewing Co.’s Dirty Blonde Ale is a light, low-alcohol thirst quencher (4 percent ABV). The brewer claims it’s a perfect beer to drink while mowing the lawn. Get your Dirty Blonde at The Lobster Trap restaurant where the brewery is located at 35 Patton Ave in downtown Asheville. Pisgah Brewing Co. has recently brewed both an American wheat and a Kölsch. Both are light and crisp, though I prefer the Kölsch. Pisgah plans to stop making the Endless Summer as soon as the stock runs out. The new wheat will be brewed on a more consistent basis. Look for a strawberry version of it in the next few weeks. Pisgah’s seasonal Red Devil Belgian, brewed with cherries and raspberries, is one of my favorite summer brews, though the most recent batch is all gone. However, I hear the brewery will brew more Red Devil soon. Look for the wheat at Pisgah’s taproom and on draft around WNC. (150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain).
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A taste of summer: Pisgah Brewing’s new Kölsch is a cool, crisp beer perfect for warm weather drinking. Photo by Anne Fiitten Glenn
Wedge Brewing Co.’s flowery but strong Hellsbock Lager may be among my favorite new local summer brews. It’s a clean golden concoction brewed with Hallertau Mittelfruh hops (which are highly prized). At 7.1 percent ABV, this is a summer sipper. Available only at the brewery at 125B Roberts St in the River Arts District. A few other summery WNC-brewed beers to try are Catawba Valley Brewing’s Farmer Ted’s Farmhouse Cream Ale, Nantahala Brewing Company’s and Southern Appalachian Brewery’s IPAs and Heinzelmannchen Brewery’s Ancient Days Honey Blonde Ale. Happy summer imbibing! X Anne Fitten Glenn writes about beer for Xpress and for her blog, brewgasm.com. Send news to brewgasmavl@gmail.com.
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lifeinthebusklane Getting to know Asheville’s street performers by Ursula Gullow photos by Chris Wood Busking. You may not be familiar with the term, but if you’re in downtown Asheville between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. during the warmer months, you must be familiar with what it denotes. To busk is to perform a creative art — with a guitar, a trumpet or even posing as a statue — on the public stage of the sidewalk. On a Friday night in Asheville, it’s near impossible to drop a coin without it landing in a hat or guitar case of a busker. Considering Asheville’s tourist economy and do-it-yourself ethos, it’s no surprise that downtown is packed with creative folks working their trade. Abby, who performs as “The Spoon Lady,” and her partner, “Banjo” Ben Shirley, can be found
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many days in front of Malaprop’s Bookstore on Haywood Street. This location, with its tall, sheer, windowed facade, is favored by street musicians for its echoing acoustics. The rhythmic clacking of Abby’s spoons accompanies Ben’s old-time-style music. As they perform, crowds of onlookers lean in and listen. Dollar bills accumulate in the hat at their feet, along with other gifts. “People give us all kinds of stuff,” says Abby. “I have a flower here, and a bag of oranges. Someone gave us these smoothies,” she says, holding up a six-pack of to-go yogurt drinks. It’s clear this gal knows the spoons. “Somebody taught me how to hold ‘em and how to run them down my fingers, and I just kept fiddling with it,” she says. A quick search on the Internet yields several videos of Abby and her repurposed kitchenware, taken in cities across the country. “There’s only four professional spoon players, give or take, in the United States,” she
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claims. ”People constantly upload videos of me because they haven’t seen the spoons before. They upload me as the ‘Spoon Lady,’ so the name kind of stuck,” she laughs. For Abby and Ben, Asheville is a temporary home. They met busking in Richmond, Va., a few months ago and came to Asheville to record a CD of traditional music. Camping out of their car by night and playing the street by day, the two plan to move on to another destination later this summer. “I have to be on the West Coast by September,” says Abby, “but we’ll probably be back in this part of the country by Thanksgiving.”
Playing by the (relaxed) rules Many cities in the United States require street performers to register and pay before they can take to the streets, but Asheville discontinued its permit program in 2003. Diane Ruggiero,
Superintendent of Cultural Arts, defends the move. “Finding the resources to issue permits is a challenge,” she says. “I think [enabling musicians to play without a permit] is a great service we provide to the community and to musicians.” This laissez-faire approach makes it easy for musicians like Abby and Ben to roll into town and set up. Critics claim that the streets have become too saturated, and they question the quality of musicianship. Bobby Sax, who plays the (you guessed it) saxophone and claims to be Asheville’s first street musician, is one of the critics. “I’ve been out here for about nine years,” says Sax. “This is not New Orleans, you know. It’s getting hectic up there on [Pack] Square. I wish they would go back to the license thing, and not let just anybody come out here and play that can’t do it,” says Sax.
oddmanonthescene Artist Scott Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell makes it clear he is not a street performer, although he attracts large audiences while making his â&#x20AC;&#x153;spray-paintingsâ&#x20AC;? of fantastical landscapes, planets and palm trees. He spoke with Xpress about his art form. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m originally from Miami, Fla. I saw somebody in the streets of Florida doing this. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing it for over 12 years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sold over 10,000 paintings. I have my art throughout the whole world. I know last year alone two went to Germany, one went to Australia and one went to England. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been set up here since 2002. I own and operate my own pushcart. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a busker or a street performer.
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In the end you use a torch. What is that for? It actually helps flash-dry the paint. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wowâ&#x20AC;? factor. But regulating the quality of musicianship, says Ruggiero, would cost money: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unless we hold auditions, [which would use up resources], thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way we could ensure better musicians.â&#x20AC;? While Ashevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street-entertainment laws are relatively lax, there are some regulations on the books. According to a city brochure, musicians are required to stand at least 40 feet away from each other, and leave 6 feet of room around them for pedestrian traffic. The direct sale of merchandise like CDs and tapes is prohibited, although such items can be given away in exchange for a donation. (A PDF of the brochure is available at avl. mx/3n). Other quandaries get worked out among the buskers themselves. Unspoken rules, such as allowing another performer playing time in a choice spot, are typically followed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The buskers here, in this city, are the most respectful that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen,â&#x20AC;? says Whitney, a mandolin player from Maggie Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only met one group that was really rude, but on the whole everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really respectful of each other.â&#x20AC;? Ashevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street-entertainment law allows busking between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. In the summer months, this can dampen earnings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People usually tip better in the evenings,â&#x20AC;&#x153;
says Kevin Jerome, a singer-songwriter who has been busking for almost two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the night goes on, people get more relaxed and they start tipping bigger.â&#x20AC;? Like other buskers interviewed for this article, Jerome was hesitant to specify exactly how much he makes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is what I do primarily (for money.) This is how I eat,â&#x20AC;? Jerome says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The local support is what really keeps it steady. Those locals, on cold days, when nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll drop you a ten sometimes.â&#x20AC;? Timing is most important when considering a busking location, says Jerome. He relies on his intuition to assess the streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general feel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My general rule of thumb is, if the hotels seem pretty packed, then I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good day to go into town,â&#x20AC;? he says.
Verse-makers and beggars American renaissance man Benjamin Franklin busked briefly at the age of 12, performing songs and selling poetry about newsworthy events. He stopped at his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insistence, recounting later in his autobiography, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Verse-makers were always beggars; so I escapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d being a poet, most probably a very bad one.â&#x20AC;?
The general attitude that performing for money is akin to begging is a perception buskers do encounter. While the scene can attract those with a free-wheeling lifestyle, many performers are professionals, on and off the streets. Daniel Hensley, a drummer who often sets up in a building alcove on Patton Avenue, performs in local bands including Granpappy and the Bruthaship and Tall Paul and the Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pets. Busking, says Hensley, supplements his music gigs and the unemployment checks he receives since he lost his job as an electrician six months ago. Hensleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly smile, breezy attitude and red ball-cap (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animalâ&#x20AC;? from the The Muppet Show embroidered on it) are unmistakable. He prefers to play in the cavernous alcove because it amplifies the musicians who sometimes accompany him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very limited places where I can set up in town. I try to be considerate of other buskers because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a lot louder than others,â&#x20AC;? says Hensley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But just this past Friday night, the magician got here first. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t giving it up.â&#x20AC;? X Ursula Gullow writes about art for Mountain Xpress and her blog, artseenasheville.blogspot. com.
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You may know The Psychedelic Furs as a seminal post-punk 80s band. You may recall their who: brooding British sound, falling The Psychedelic Furs just on the edgy side of pop, and where: strangely at odds with the angsty The Orange Peel teen romance of Pretty in Pink, (although it was the Furs’ song when: of the same name that scored the Friday, July 8 (8 p.m., 1986 John Hughes film). $22.50 advance/$25 doors. You may not know that lead theorangepeel.net) singer Richard Butler, whose snarl gives “Pretty in Pink” (the song) its decidedly menacing bite, claimed in interviews over the years that Pretty in Pink (the film) ruined the original meaning of his song: “Pink” referred not to prom dress, but to undress. (“I don’t watch TV anyway, but if [the movie] came on I couldn’t get to the remote quick enough,” he recently told the San Francisco Chronicle.) “But, it gave us a lot more people checking out the band,” says bassist/ Furs co-founder/Richard’s kid brother, Tim Butler. “So it was a good thing that it happened. But it was a bad thing that it drove a lot of our hardcore fans away. But hey, you take a gamble.” You may not know that Tim, born in southwest London, now lives in Liberty, Ky. “I met my wife on MySpace,” he says. “She lives down here. I was living in South Jersey and I got bored of South Jersey so I moved down here.” They’re now a happy family with two children. (Richard lives in New York.) A pleasant surprise: Since the Psychedelic Furs have been back out on tour, the band’s live show has been widely applauded. Tim speculates that’s due, in part, to the fact that most of the band’s music avoided a typical ‘80s sound. Recently, the band reissued its 1981 sophomore record, Talk Talk Talk. On tour, they’ve been performing the entire album. “When we decided to do the tour with the whole of Talk Talk Talk, I didn’t even realize it’s actually the 30th anniversary of the release of it,” says Tim. “Playing it, it’s like it could be released now. It’s not dated.” He adds, “It’s fun, but it’s very aggressive. It’s actually a tiring album to play now.” So much so that fans of the Furs’ later work comment that they didn’t know the band who put out poppy Midnight to Midnight was so heavy live. And in their second set, the Furs play their pop hits. “It seems really laid back after doing Talk Talk Talk,” says Tim. The Furs’ last studio album was 1991’s World Outside, which included the hit “Until She Comes.” That was four years and two records after Midnight, the band’s biggest mainstream success, but a bitter pill for Richard who told iJamming.net, “By the time we got to Midnight to Midnight we turned round one day and said, ‘How the hell did we get here?’ I felt like I had come a long long way away from what my roots were, which was Velvet Underground and Bob Dylan and all that sort of stuff. ... I remember getting physically ill from Midnight to Midnight.” After World, the band split, with Richard and Tim forming Love Spit Love which lasted most of a decade. In 2000, the Furs reunited and put out greatest hits album Beautiful Chaos, with three previously unreleased tracks. But other than those songs and Richard’s well-received, self-titled 2006 solo album there’s been nothing new from the Psychedelic Furs camp in this millennium. “We started working on a new album, but we don’t feel there’s any pressure to put anything out,” says Tim. The band went on hiatus during the ‘90s to escape that sort of demand from labels. “We’re going to wait until it’s right and put it out when we’re 100-percent happy with it. We were always slow workers.” In Psychedelic Furs: Beautiful Chaos, biographer Dave Thompson asserts that the band actually had a greater effect on future musicians than on the music market. “One of the reasons we decided to go for it again is there are so many
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Sights and sounds: Psychedelic Furs’ lead singer Richard Butler not only penned hits like “Pretty in Pink” and “The Ghost in You,” but also put out a solo album and has shown his visual art in Miami, Fla., New York City and Florence, Italy. bands around citing us as an influence,” says Tim. One of those groups is The Killers, who invited the Furs to play a couple of shows, including the Benicassim festival in Spain. There, says Tim, it was Brandon Flowers’ idea for the Furs to play “Pretty in Pink” on stage with the Killers. “It’s really cool that someone like Brandon would say what a big fan he is of the band,” says Tim. More than influencing a later generation, the Furs affected the music landscape even at the height of their own fame. “We helped put alternative music on the map,” says Tim. They took the energy of punk and brought in the songwriting of bands like Roxy Music, he says. “We’re happy with what we’ve done to help music.” And they’ve been at it for a long time. Tim says Richard got the idea to form the band during the late ‘70s, when he was in art school. Richard realized that he could get ideas across to more people through song than painting. Tim was game to join a band but couldn’t play anything — but it was an innovative time in London. “Kids in bands had the idea they could do anything,” Tim says. “You didn’t have to be a Carlos Santana or a Jimmy Page to be able to write a song. Lots of people were picking up instruments and learning as they went.” For the bassist, the best era of the Psychedelic Furs was “the buildup in the ‘80s.” Their peak was selling out the 18,000-capacity Forum in L.A., he says. Then the Furs lost direction, and found their way back, and lost their audience, and gained it back. And now, with the return to Talk Talk Talk, the Furs are tapping into that early energy again. “You get transported back to 1981,” says Tim. “The swagger, the whole bravado, like you could take on the world.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@mountainx.com.
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(yet) another album, to be titled Advanced. Using Kickstarter, Moore set out to cover the album’s recording and production costs. “The irony is that my name has been bubbling under in the underground for decades,” Moore says, “and now it’s shot through the roof.” In a recent New York Times interview, up-andcoming rapper/singer Theophilus London compared Moore to Brian Wilson, calling Stevie “one of my favorite writers … a genius.” For his part, London’s interviewer called Stevie “this New Jersey low-fi cult musician.” They’re both right. Like his recording efforts, Moore stresses that the tour is “totally DIY. I have no booking agent, or management, or anything.” Moore met up with his new band in New York City this spring, and the tour began in earnest. They’ve secured some festival shows and dates in Europe. “The sky’s the limit,” says the 59-year-old Moore. And for someone who’s made a career out of working by himself in a home studio, Moore admits that he “really like[s] living out of a suitcase.” The band is a study in contrasts. While bassist Moore (the son of famed Nashville session bassist Bob Moore) is a longtime veteran musician proficient with many instruments, his three bandmates are less than half his age. Their musical approach is “like any young band,” Moore says. “I’m the band leader, but I’m very generous with spontaneity, whatever they feel like doing.” “I’m a wild man onstage,” Moore says, and there are ample YouTube clips online to prove him right. “I’m shredding my vocals more than I ever intended to, but that’s what comes out.” While the set does include a few ballads, Moore says the show leans toward hard rock. “Like my records,
the show is a diverse as possible.” He adds that he often wears women’s clothes (“plus size,” he laughs) onstage. Following the winning approach, Moore says that the show always includes “spoken word, absurdities, dada” between songs. Calling himself a “Master of Ceremonies,” Moore asserts that he wants to give “entertainment value. I don’t want to be some shoegaze band.” But with such a massive back catalog, how does Moore pick those songs for an evening’s entertainment? “It’s all the hits,” he says, without a trace of irony. X
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Bill Kopp is an Asheville-based music journalist whose features and reviews can be found at blog. billkopp.com and musoscribe.com.
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Attack, decay, sustain, release
New Moog-inspired exhibit at Artery shows what it means to shape sound through envelopes New Pottery Is Here! 64 Biltmore Avenue • Downtown Asheville Open 7 days • www.amerifolk.com • 828.281.2134
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Attack, decay, sustain, release: Those four control parameters have helped literally create the shape of modern electronic music through what’s called envelope generators. Bob Moog didn’t invent them, but their inclusion on early Moog synthesizers was a fundamental piece in constructing their iconic sound. Fundamental enough that The Bob Moog Foundation and Asheville Arts Council have announced “Pushing the Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release,” a three-week exhibit in the River Arts District showcasing Asheville artists’ interpretations of what it means to shape sound through envelopes, as well as workshops on electronic synthesis and sound visualization. The show opens July 9 at The Artery, where 12 local artists will have their work displayed around a collection of analog electronic instruments, schematics and notes from Moog’s archive, with a focal point on the history of the company’s sound and how the envelope generator came into it.
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Dancer/choreographer Janice Lancaster Larsen and artist/dressmaker R. Brooke Priddy will create an earthen garment and show the process of gradual decay. Artist contributions, like Gabriel Shaffer’s painting and sculptural theremin installation, focus on interactivity and imagination. Another artist, photographer Shaun Hollingsworth, will have his series on the inner workings of Moog electronics on display. Hollingsworth’s work finds the beauty in the often hand-assembled circuit boards inside Moog effects and filters. Other local artists featured include letterpress artist Bridget Elmer, percussionist River Guerguerian and experimental musician Elisa Faires. Admission to the workshop is a $5 suggested donation and includes discussions on topics like the ubiquity of music and cymatics, the study of visible sound and vibration. For a complete schedule and more information, check out
moogfoundation.org.
So what is exactly is an envelope? Think about tapping a key on a synthesizer. Besides the electronics required to emulate a specific voice or keyboard sound, there are certain factors that change how long it takes the note to rise, how long the note rings out, etc. Most commonly, these are controlled through attack, sustain, decay and release (ADSR). It’s not as complicated as it sounds — if an envelope filter were set to modulate the amplitude of a synthesizer voice, for instance, attack would control the time it took for the sound to reach its maximum volume, decay would control the time it took the volume to descend to the level specified by sustain, sustain represents the level which the note is held at until the key is released and release is the time the note continues after you let up on the key. ADSR is part of constructing the sound a synthesizer makes. X
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The Suspect: Mia Borders In 2010, USA Today called Borders one of New Orleans’ Jazz Fest’s “hidden surprises,” and her debut there was nationally broadcast. She wowed the crowd in Asheville at last year’s Blue Ridge Pride with her soulful voice and her songs, which range from sensitive singersongwriter to funky blues.
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Can Be Found: Pisgah Brewing, Thursday, July 7. RIYD: Tracy Chapman, Macy Gray. You Should Go If: You’re onesixteenth Cherokee, so no one should be hating on your hair feathers; though you haven’t kissed a member of the opposite sex since the prom, you still describe yourself as bi-curious ; you majored in feminist studies yet you can’t stop watching The Bachelorette and Say Yes to the Dress; you might lose it if one more tourist asks you … how you can afford to live here.
The Suspect: Dark Star Orchestra This Grateful Dead tribute band has been truckin’ since 1997, sometimes playing 250 dates in a single year, though its co-founders, the late Scott Larned and John Kadlecik, are no longer with DSO. This tour sees Jeff Mattson (who’s played with Donna Jean Godchaux band and Phil Lesh & Friends) performing Jerry Garcia’s role on lead guitar and vocals. Can Be Found: Pisgah Brewing, Friday, July 8. RIYD: Grateful Dead, Phish, Further. You Should Go If: You woke up Tuesday morning realizing there are $200 worth of S.C. fireworks still in your trunk; you stopped going to Tourists’ games because you can’t keep up with the action; when memory loss is accompanied by hearing loss, near-sightedness and an abundance of free time, it’s actually really kind of far out; you might lose it if one more tourist asks you … if you’re a living statue.
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The Suspect: Jack’s Mannequin Andrew McMahon, frontman for the band Something Corporate, started this alt-rock band in 2004 as a side project. The following year he was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia, and the band’s second album, The Glass Passenger, is a meditation on his crisis and recovery. Rolling Stone says “he’s already made a much more honest album than many of his emo peers.” Can Be Found: The Orange Peel, Saturday, July 9. RIYD (Recommended if You Dig): Ben Folds Five, You Should Go If: Though you haven’t written so much as a postcard since your first summer at camp, you’re still filled with hope every day when the mail comes; you view standing in line at the DMV as an opportunity for growth; it takes at least four tries for you to break up with someone; you might lose it if one more tourist asks you … if you were part of their LaZoom tour last night.
The descriptions of fan qualities and quirks are intended to be a playful take on what’s unique about all of us. The world would be a better place if everyone went out to see more live music.
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Toubab Krewe Now that local road warriors Toubab Krewe (the five-piece band that so seamlessly blends American and West African sounds) has mastered the festival circuit, it seems only fitting that they play Pisgah Brewing Company’s recently expanded outdoor stage. The Saturday, July 9 show includes performances by The Secret B-Sides and Floating Action. 7 p.m., $12.50 advance/$15.50 day of show/$30.50 VIP package/$10 LaZoom shuttle tickets (advance only). pisgahbrewing.com
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Witness for the Prosecution “A wealthy widow is found murdered and a man stands accused. His only hope is the testimony of his wife, but she has some secrets of her own.” No, it’s not the season opener of Desperate Housewives, it’s the 1925 short story, Witness for the Prosecution, by crime writer Agatha Christie, first staged as a play in 1953 and now coming to downtown Hendersonville. The whodunit runs through Sunday, July 24 at Flat Rock Playhouse’s new venue (125 S. Main St.). Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. nightly, 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, $34. flatrockplayhouse.org
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Paris of the South Flea Market It’s been awhile since the Dreamland Flea Market was just a quick drive for local bargain hunters. But an even more wonderful world of kitsch, craft and ephemera is readying its vendor booths. The Paris of the South Flea Market holds a grand opening celebration at at 530 Lyman St. in the River Arts District, Friday-Sunday, July 8-10. Hours are daylight to dusk, Friday-Sunday. First, second and fourth weekends of the month will be a traditional flea market; third weekends are devoted to antiques. Food trucks and live music will be part of opening weekend. In the future, the flea market will also include beer and wine sales. parisofthesouth.co
Drunken Prayer It’s that time of year again: When Morgan Christopher Geer, former Asheville-based frontman of harddriving The Merle and country noir The Unholy Trio, comes back into town and plays a number of shows. Those dates start out with Geer and his current Portland, Ore.based project Drunken Prayer performing at Broadways. Expect a solo set followed by, as Geer tells us, “some Unholy Trio action.” Friday, July 8, 9:30 p.m. (Also catch Geer at Pulp on Friday, July 29.) drunkenprayer.com PhOTO BY lINdA KAY lUNd
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by Stacy Claude With an old-looking Guild guitar and a smattering of people sitting down drinking local microbrews, Dave Desmelik took the stage at the French Broad Brewery on a warm Thursday evening. He started off the show with a recognizable tune, “Tear It Down,” from his 2003 release, Afterthoughts. Allegorical in nature, the lyrics draw you into the story of building a house and its potential destruction, and then unconsciously you find yourself thinking about the deeper meaning of clinging to something materialistic and defending it, and then giving in with an “Eh? Go ahead, take it, I don’t need it anyway.” This type of musing, contradicting, realizing and reflecting on the ways of the world is a theme of sorts in Desmelik’s songwriting. In the song “Lucky Day,” off his more recent 2010 release, Onlooker, the opening lines talk about how he and his wife both work hard and are tired, but then it morphs into a daydream about what they would do if they didn’t have to work, where they would go how they would spend their time. Listening to Desmelik perform his songs feels like skimming someone’s journal entries: a chronicle of experiences, passing thoughts and reactions to life. Desmelik can be found playing around town frequently in various configurations. His full band, The HillBilly Cadavers, puts on a fairly rocking alt-country show. He also performs solo at venues like The Lobster Trap and French Broad Chocolate Lounge, and can be found sometimes at songwriter-in-the-round events. Occasionally
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he plays with a duo or trio at other regional restaurants and coffeehouses. For Desmelik’s French Broad Brewery show, he was joined by local musician Josh Gibbs on the lap steel. Gibbs owns Swamp Horse Records and Rockwood Studios/Creative Retreat. His name can be found in the liner notes (as a musician or producer) of many local band’s CD projects. With Desmelik leading the way on acoustic guitar and vocals, Gibbs spruced up the chords with some licks and ambient sounds, taking an occasional lead solo. Desmelik tended to punctuate his playing with brief half-beat pauses in his guitar rhythms creating a moment of suspense before picking the downbeat back up. The small, but attentive happy-hour crowd seemed to enjoy the set, responding with mellow enthusiasm. In his decade-plus career as a musician, Desmelik has surely had his vocal style compared to Jay Farrar of Uncle Tupelo and SunVolt fame. With a very similar, lazy-ish vocal style encompassing that alt-country twang, Desmelik slides around and experiments with phrasing, but not so much so that you are distracted by it, instead it enhances the song, allowing listeners plenty of time to contemplate their places in this world. Dave Desmelik returns to the French Broad Brewery on Friday, July 15. Learn more at davedesmelik.com.
X Stacy Claude is a local musician, freelance writer and author of Asheville Roots Music Review at avlrootsreview.blogspot.com.
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where to find the clubs • what is playing • listings for venues throughout Western North Carolina Clubland rules •To qualify for a free listing, a venue must be predominately dedicated to the performing arts. Bookstores and cafés with regular open mics and musical events are also allowed. •To limit confusion, events must be submitted by the venue owner or a representative of that venue. •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. •Clubs must hold at least TWO events per week to qualify for listing space. Any venue that is inactive in Clubland for one month will be removed. •The Clubland Editor reserves the right to edit or exclude events or venues. •Deadline is by noon on Monday for that Wednesday’s publication. This is a firm deadline.
Wed., July 6 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Benavides Trio (flamenco guitar), 8-10pm
Open mic, 8-11pm Open mic
Back stage: Guzzlemug (experimental, psychedelic) w/ Albert Adams (rock, dance) Front stage: Shane Perlowin
Blue Note Grille
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Open mic, 9pm
Thomas Wynn & the Believers
Creatures Cafe
Olive or Twist
Salsa night (free lessons, followed by dance)
The Firecracker Jazz Band, 7pm
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Woody Wood & friends
One Stop Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am
Orange Peel
Zumba dance, 8:30pm
Emerald Lounge
Ringo Deathstarr (indie, rock, shoegaze) French Broad Chocolate Lounge
One Leg Up (jazz, swing)
August Black (acoustic, folk rock) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar
Open mic w/ Brian Keith
Good Stuff
TallGary’s Cantina
Open mic
Grove Park Inn
Poppies Market & Cafe
Open mic/jam, 7pm
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
The Get Down
Haywood Lounge
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Open mic
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Kromosom w/ Megahurtz & Autarch
DJ N-Famous
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
Vanuatu Kava Bar
Jack of the Wood Pub
Open mic
Old-time jam, 6pm
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Jus One More
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)
Live bluegrass
Black Mountain Ale House
Westville Pub
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Max Melner Orchestra
Athena’s Club
Thu., July 7
Grove Park Inn
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Barley’s Taproom
Alien Music Club (jazz jam)
Handlebar
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Appetite for Destruction (Guns N’ Roses tribute)
JoeDan & Hank
Blue Note Grille
Haywood Lounge
Gary Segal (singer-songwriter)
Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard
Clingman Cafe
John Dempsey (acoustic/blues guitar) Craggie Brewing Company
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
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Open mic, 6-9pm
Bluegrass jam, 7pm
Creatures Cafe
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
“Hip-hop for peace & Christ” Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald Lounge
Back stage: John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light (indie, rock) w/ E-S Guthrie Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
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Dead Night w/ Phuncle Sam French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Tyler Herring (Americana, folk, roots) Garage at Biltmore
Olive or Twist
Heather Masterton & the Swing Station Band, 8pm One Stop Bar
The Krektones (rock, surf) w/ The E.Normous Trio
Digital Natives Collective Good Stuff
Gene Peyroux & His Team of Highly Trained Professionals (rock, funk, soul) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
R. Stevie Moore (rock, pop, indie) w/ Tropical Ooze & Quiet Hooves
Orange Peel
Framing Hanley (rock) w/ 3 Pill Morning Pack’s Tavern
Rick Huckaby
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Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans
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Mia Borders (funk, soul) Purple Onion Cafe
Angela Easterling (Americana, folk) & The Beguilers Red Room
Dance Lush w/ DJ Moto Red Step Artworks
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Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Open mic w/ Greg Speas, 7-10pm
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Kevin Scanlon (acoustic, folk) Shifter’s
$3 Margaritas $5 Top Shelf Tequilas
Open jam
Straightaway Cafe
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Mark Fuller
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TallGary’s Cantina
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Asheville Showcase (feat: the “best and newest local musicians”) The Get Down
Them Teasters (rock) w/ Unitard & Ivan the Terribles Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Peggy Ratusz & friends Vincenzo’s Bistro
Where Summer Dreams Come True
Aaron LaFalce (piano) Westville Pub
Mummy & the Cameraman (indie, folk)
DOWNTOWN ON THE PARK
Wild Wing Cafe
Dance party w/ DJ Moto
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Fri., July 8 Athena’s Club
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am
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Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Acoustic Swing
Blue Note Grille
Rick Huckaby
Steven Whiteside (singer/songwriter) Broadway’s
HIGHLAND Pint Night
Drunken Prayer (Americana) w/ The Unholy Trio (Chris Geer, David Wayne Gay & Lance Wille) Clingman Cafe
Fri 7/8
Marc Keller Duo
Ten Cent Poetry (acoustic, folk) Craggie Brewing Company
Jason Daniello & Jeff Santiago (Americana), 7pm
Sat 7/9
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Westsound
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald
Chalwa (reggae)
GREEN MAN Pint Glass Night
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Fred’s Speakeasy
Pick Your Switch w/ The Fustics Fred’s Speakeasy South
DJ Dizzy dance party
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Every Mother’s Dream (folk, rock)
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Electronic Voice Phenomena (ambient, electronic, jazz) Good Stuff
Jamie Paul (“soulful originals”) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Jimbo Mathus (“Mississippi music”) w/ Dexter Romweber Duo & Pinche Gringo Grove Park Inn
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Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm Highland Brewing Company
Galen Kipar Project (Americana, folk rock) Holland’s Grille
Free Flight (rock)
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack of Hearts Pub
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Brave New Gravely’s (roots, rock)
mon - wed 4pm - 9pm THuRS - SaT 2pm - 12am | Sun 2pm - 9pm
Firecracker Jazz Band (dixieland)
Jack of the Wood Pub
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Back stage: Galen Kipar Project (Americana, folk rock) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Honky Tonkin Don Humphries (early show) Asheville Jazz Allstars, 9:30pm Olive or Twist
Every Wednesday Open Mic
One Stop Bar
Throw Back Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard
Orange Peel
FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY
Pack’s Tavern
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Live jazz or swing Duende Mountain Duo (breakbeat, drum & bass) w/ Amarru Psychedelic Furs (rock, post-punk) Marc Keller Duo
Pisgah Brewing Company
Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead tribute) Red Room
Dance party w/ DJ D-Day Root Bar No. 1
Gleason’s Drift (“Appalachian hillbilly rock ‘n’ roll”)
Smokey’s After Dark
(Top Shelf $5)
Slow Down Sundays Deli Hours: Wed-Sat 11am-5pm Club & Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 10pm-2am
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Straightaway Cafe
Letters to Abigail (Americana, country) TallGary’s Cantina
Serious Clark (jam, rock) The Bywater
Dark Eyes (gypsy jazz) The Chop House
Live jazz, 6-10pm
The Get Down
Tony Holiday (blues) The Market Place
Live music
The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn
Frank Beeson
Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
Mira Loma (indie, rock, pop)
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
WestSound (dance, R&B) Vanuatu Kava Bar
Space Medicine & the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient, folk, jam) Vincenzo’s Bistro
Peggy Ratusz (1st & 3rd Fridays) Ginny McAfee (2nd & 4th Fridays) Waynesville Water’n Hole
The Corbitt Brothers White Horse
Swayback Sisters (Americana, folk) Wild Wing Cafe
Country Fried Fridays w/ Her & Kings Country
Sat., July 9 Athena’s Club
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am Black Mountain Ale House
Second Breakfast
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Mark Bumgarner (Americana, bluegrass, country) Blue Note Grille
We Three w/ Russ Wilson Clingman Cafe
Jenne Sluder (acoustic, folk) Craggie Brewing Company
Joshua Lee (folk, country, metal), 6-8pm Liam McKay (indie, folk), 8-10pm Creatures Cafe
A night w/ Liz Nance & friends Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald
Wayne Robbins and the Hellsayers (folk rock) Fred’s Speakeasy South
DJ Dizzy dance party
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Brushfire Stankgrass (acoustic, bluegrass) French Broad Chocolate Lounge
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Jazzville Band (jazz, swing)
Now Open at Noon Fri, Sat & Sun
Garage at Biltmore
Kilowatts w/ Futexture, Perileyes & Iboga
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monday
Grove Park Inn
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues / Wild Wing Cafe
Kathy Kelley
Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm
WED. 7/6 pinball, foosball, ping-pong & a kickass jukebox kitchen open until late 504 Haywood Rd. West Asheville • 828-255-1109 “It’s bigger than it looks!”
THE MAX MELNER ORCHESTRA Real New Orleans Po Boys $1 off all Whiskey
MUMMY & THE CAMERA MAN
beyond acoustic / indie folk duo
FREE SHOW! $1 off All Vodkas
FRI. 7/8
TRIVIA NIGHT 9 pm • Prizes
$3.50 Gin & Tonics • Bring A Team
LAZYBIRDS
american roots music http://lazybirds.net/ $5 Robo Shots
SUN. 7/10
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Hannah Flanagan’s
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Highland Brewing Company
Jus One More / The Pocket / Red Room
Uncle Hamish & the Hooligans (Celtic)
THUR. 7/7
MON. 7/11
TUESDAY OPEN BLUES JAM Shrimp ‘n Grits • $1 off Rum Drinks
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Hotel Indigo
Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist”), 7-10pm Jack of Hearts Pub
Ten Cent Poetry (acoustic, folk)
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wednesday Beacon Pub / Buffalo Wild Wings / Fred’s Speakeasy / The Hangar / Midway Tavern / O’Malleys on Main
Jack of the Wood Pub
thursday
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Cancun Mexican Grill / Club Hairspray / Harrah’s Cherokee Fairview Tavern
Johnson’s Crossroad (acoustic, Americana, country) Back stage: Sunshine & the Bad Things w/ Dead Man’s Revival Co. & Alarm Clock Conspiracy (indie, powerpop) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Honkey Tonkin Don Humphries (early show) Young Math w/ Ryan Oslance Trio, 9:30pm
friday
Olive or Twist
Fat Cat’s Billards / Mack Kell’s Midway Tavern / Shifter’s / Shovelhead Saloon / Tallgary’s Cantina
The 42nd Street Jazz Band, 8pm One Stop Bar
The Discordian Society w/ Actual Proof (funk, fusion, jazz) Orange Peel
Jack’s Mannequin (rock, alternative) w/ Steel Train, Lady Danville & River James Pack’s Tavern
WestSound (dance, R&B)
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Pisgah Brewing Company
Toubab Krewe (afro-pop, jam, world) w/ The Secret B-Sides & special guests
saturday The Hangar / Holland’s Grille Jus One More / Midway Tavern / Rendezvous / Shovelhead Saloon / The Still
sunday Cancun Mexican Grill / Fred’s Speakeasy South / The Hangar The Get Down / Shifter’s
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Poppies Market & Cafe
Ethos (reggae) Red Room
Scratch-Tastical Saturdays w/ live DJ Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Red Hot Sugar Babies (hot jazz) Straightaway Cafe
Sherri Lynn & Mountain Friends (bluegrass, country)
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TallGary’s Cantina
Twist of Fate (classic rock) The Chop House
Live jazz, 6-10pm
The Get Down
Humilitate (hardcore) w/ Shadow of the Destroyer & +1 The Market Place
Ladies & Couples Welcome Sports Lounge feat. UFC on big screen Now featuring area’s only “Spinning Pole” Great Drink Specials Every Night
Live music
The Recovery Room
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Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
DJ Capital
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Marc Keller
Westville Pub
Lazybirds (blues, country, jazz)
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White Horse
Andrew Magill & famous friends Wild Wing Cafe
Rubix Groove (‘80s/’90s covers)
Sun., July 10 5 Walnut Wine Bar
clubdirectory 5 Walnut Wine Bar 253-2593 The 170 La Cantinetta 687-8170 All Stars Sports Bar & Grill 684-5116 Altamont Brewing Company 575-2400 Asheville Civic Center & Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 259-5544 Athena’s Club 252-2456 Avenue M 350-8181 Barley’s Tap Room 255-0504 Beacon Pub 686-5943 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 The Bywater 232-6967 Clingman Cafe 253-2177 Club Hairspray 258-2027 The Chop House 253-1852 Craggie Brewing Company 254-0360 Creature’s Cafe 254-3636 Curras Nuevo 253-2111 Desoto Lounge 986-4828 Diana Wortham Theater 257-4530 Dirty South Lounge 251-1777 The Dripolator 398-0209
Dobra Tea Room 575-2424 Ed Boudreaux’s Bayou BBQ 296-0100 Eleven on Grove 505-1612 Emerald Lounge 232- 4372 Fairview Tavern 505-7236 Feed & Seed + Jamas Acoustic 216-3492 Firestorm Cafe 255-8115 Frankie Bones 274-7111 Fred’s Speakeasy 281-0920 Fred’s Speakeasy South 684-2646 French Broad Brewery Tasting Room 277-0222 French Broad Chocolate Lounge 252-4181 The Garage 505-2663 The Get Down 505-8388 Good Stuff 649-9711 Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern 232-5800 Grove House Eleven on Grove 505-1612 Grove Park Inn 252-2711 The Handlebar (864) 233-6173 Hannah Flanagans 252-1922 Harrah’s Cherokee 497-7777 Havana Restaurant 252-1611 Haywood Lounge 232-4938 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 645-2700 Jack of the Wood 252-5445 Jerusalem Garden 254-0255 Jus One More 253-8770 Laurey’s Catering 252-1500 Lexington Avenue Brewery 252-0212 The Lobster Trap 350-0505 Luella’s Bar-B-Que 505-RIBS Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill 253-8805 The Magnetic Field 257-4003 The Marketplace 252-4162 Midway Tavern 687-7530 Mela 225-8880 Mellow Mushroom 236-9800 Mike’s Side Pocket 281-3096 Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill 258-1550 Northside Bar and Grill 254-2349 Olive Or Twist 254-0555 O’Malley’s On Main 246-0898 One Stop Bar 236-2424 The Orange Peel 225-5851 Pack’s Tavern 225-6944 Pisgah Brewing Co. 669-0190 Poppies Market & Cafe 225-5851 Posana Cafe 505-3969 Pulp 225-5851 Purple Onion Cafe 749-1179 Rankin Vault 254-4993
Jack Wolf & friends (“smooth jazz”), 7-9pm
Jon Corbin (of Firecracker Jazz Band), 1-3pm
Barley’s Taproom
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Skylark
Starving Artists Open Mic
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
The Bywater
Fred’s Speakeasy
The Recovery Room
Hannah Flanagan’s
Village Wayside Bar and Grille
Hotel Indigo
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk, roots) Punk Rock Sunday w/ The Punk Rock Lap Top Julia Ann Trio
Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist”), 7-10pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Front stage: Aaron Price (piano) Luella’s Bar-B-Que
“Miriam Allen’s Garden Party Music,” 5-8pm Live DJ
The Wayside Sound (acoustic jazz duo) Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)
Mon., July 11 5 Walnut Wine Bar
No Jacket Required (covers), 8-10pm
Sport’s Bar
clubland@mountainx.com The Recovery Room 684-1213 Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel 505-2949 Rendezvous 926-0201 Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill 622-0001 Root Bar No.1 299-7597 Scandals Nightclub 252-2838 Scully’s 251-8880 Shovelhead Saloon 669-9541 Skyland Performing Arts Center 693-0087 Shifters 684-1024 Smokey’s After Dark 253-2155 Straightaway Cafe 669-8856 TallGary’s Cantina 232-0809 Red Room 252-0775 Thirsty Monk South 505-4564 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub 505-2129 Town Pump 669-4808 Tressa’s Downtown Jazz & Blues 254-7072 Vanuatu Kava 505-8118 The Village Wayside 277-4121 Vincenzo’s Bistro 254-4698 Wedge Brewery 505 2792 Well Bred Bakery & Cafe 645-9300 Westville Pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe 253-3066
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Front stage: Mariachi band Back stage: Cody Beebe & the Crooks (roots rock) w/ Pick Your Switch
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Fred’s Speakeasy
Hole-N-Da-Wall
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Roots jam w/ Kevin Scanlon
Filthy Still (country, punk, roots)
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Altamont Brewing Company
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Dave Turner 9pm
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Lotion (“aggressive lounge”) The Bywater
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“Asheville’s Best Bluegrass Jam,” 8:30pm
Miss Willie Brown (country)
Bluegrass jam, 7pm
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Haywood Lounge
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Highland Brewing Company
Westville Pub
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Tue., July 12
Jack of the Wood Pub
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jus One More
Vocal jazz session w/ Sharon LaMotte, 7:30pm Marc Keller Open mic
Corbin & Bones (jazz, swing), 8-10pm Altamont Brewing Company
Open mic w/ Zachary T, 8:30pm
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
The Flying Frogs
Blue Note Grille
Gary Segal (singer/songwriter) Creatures Cafe
Singer/songwriter showcase Garage at Biltmore
Phat Tuesdays
Grove Park Inn
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm Handlebar
Tuesday swing dance, 7pm Gene Dillard Bluegrass Jam, 8:30pm Iron Horse Station
Open mic w/ Jesse James, 7-10pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Front stage: Jake Hollifield (blues, ragtime) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Justin Brophy & friends (rockabilly) One Stop Bar
Funk jam
The Bywater
Open mic w/ Taylor Martin, 8:30pm The Get Down
Black Foot Gypsies
Saturdays 9am - 1pm at the corner of Hwy. 213 & Park St. across from tennis courts on campus
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Old-time jam, 6pm
The Tres Amigos (country, Western swing, folk), 7:30pm Treetop Sailors (Southern rock, pop, blues) w/ Tennessee Hollow & Young Cardinals, 10pm Olive or Twist
Live bluegrass
Heather Masterton & the Swing Station Band, 8pm
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Pack’s Tavern
Bubonic Funk
Olive or Twist
The Firecracker Jazz Band, 7pm One Stop Bar
Woody Wood & friends Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar
Open mic w/ Brian Keith Root Bar No. 1
For the Birds (indie, folk, pop) TallGary’s Cantina
Open mic/jam, 7pm The Get Down
The Howlies (garage, rock) w/ The Critters & Zombie Queen The Magnetic Field
Shane Perlowin (eclectic guitar) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Female blues singer showcase Vanuatu Kava Bar
Open mic
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Westville Pub
Max Melner Orchestra Wild Wing Cafe
Wing of Fire w/ Jeff & Justin (acoustic)
Galen Kipar (Americana, folk) Pisgah Brewing Company
Boulder Acoustic Society Purple Onion Cafe
Scoot Pittman (funk, rock, roots) Red Room
Dance Lush w/ DJ Moto Red Step Artworks
Open mic
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Sherri Lynn & Mountain Friends (bluegrass, country), 6:30pm Root Bar No. 1
The Tres Amigos (folk, country, norteno) Shifter’s
Open jam
Straightaway Cafe
Linda Mitchell (blues, jazz) TallGary’s Cantina
Asheville Showcase (feat: the “best and newest local musicians”) The Get Down
The Shaniqua Brown (rock) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Peggy Ratusz & friends Vincenzo’s Bistro
Laugh Your Asheville Off festival kick-off (comedy)
Barley’s Taproom
Ashley McBryde (Americana, country)
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
DJ Eclipse
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Marc Keller
Westville Pub
Blues jam
White Horse
Irish Sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:30pm
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Benavides Trio (flamenco guitar), 8-10pm Athena’s Club
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm Black Mountain Ale House
Open mic, 8-11pm
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Open mic
Blue Note Grille
Open mic, 9pm
Creatures Cafe
Alien Music Club (jazz jam) Barrie Howard (one-man-band) Blue Note Grille
Taylor Moore (singer/songwriter)
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm Handlebar
Fri., July 15 Athena’s Club
Creatures Cafe
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Blue Note Grille
“Hip-hop for peace & Christ” Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald
Ugly Radio Rebellion French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Steve Smith (folk, surf) Good Stuff
Gene Peyroux & His Team of Highly Trained Professionals (rock, funk, soul)
Acoustic Swing
Trade Routes feat: Nathan & Brandon Dyke Craggie Brewing Company
Albert Adams (indie, rock, dance) Creatures Cafe
Jesse Donovan
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald Lounge
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
The Cleverlys (country, old-time, modern covers)
Toro y Moi (experimental, funk, electronic) w/ Coma Cinema & RBTS Win
Grove Park Inn
Fred’s Speakeasy South
Harvest Records
Grove Park Inn
Dance party w/ DJ Moto
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Good Stuff
Wild Wing Cafe
Craggiepalooza feat: Doc Aquatic, Poison Control Center & Big Hungry, 7pm
Salsa night (free lessons, followed by dance) Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am
Westville Pub
Craggie Brewing Company
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Open mic
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Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Aaron LaFalce (piano)
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Comedy kick-off party
Back stage: Johnson’s Crossroad (“Appalachian soul”) w/ Brave New Gravelys & Mark Kroos
Thu., July 14
The Magnetic Field
Madison County Farmers & Artisans Market
Open mic
Cass McCombs (indie, singer/songwriter) w/ Lower Dens (indie, rock) Haywood Lounge
Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack of the Wood Pub
DJ Dizzy dance party
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Dave Desmelik (singer-songwriter, Americana) Good Stuff
Terina Plyler
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
The Gourds (acoustic, roots) w/ Patrick Sweany Grove Park Inn
Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm
White Horse
Hannah Flanagan’s
Country Fried Fridays w/ Miss Willie Brown
Peggy Ratusz Trio (blues)
Highland Brewing Company
The Broadcast (soul, rock) Holland’s Grille
Twist of Fate (classic rock) Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack of Hearts Pub
The Opal String Quartet Wild Wing Cafe
Sat., July 16 Athena’s Club
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am Black Mountain Ale House
DJ dance party
Highland Reign (“progressive Scott-American Celtic”)
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Jack of the Wood Pub
Efren (folk, indie, rock)
WSNB (blues)
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Back stage: Do it to Julia (acoustic, folk, indie) w/ Little Tybee Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Dashvara (funk, progressive) & friends Olive or Twist
Live jazz or swing Orange Peel
J. J. Ball
Blue Note Grille
Craggie Brewing Company
Dog Tale (folk, funk), 6-8pm Rond (alt-comedy), 8-10pm
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald
Artifacts with Foul Mouth Jerk and Topr (rap)
Night of the Blues w/ Jimmy Thackery & Blonde Blues
Fred’s Speakeasy South
Pack’s Tavern
Bob Burnette (folk, singer-songwriter)
Common Saints Red Room
Dance party w/ DJ D-Day Root Bar No. 1
The Driftwood Singers (Americana, folk) Straightaway Cafe
Ben Scales
TallGary’s Cantina
August Black (acoustic, folk rock) The Chop House
DJ Dizzy dance party
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room Garage at Biltmore
Melissa Hyman (folk, cello)
Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
A Great Disaster (folk, Americana, soul) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Ruby Mayfield & friends (rock, blues) Vanuatu Kava Bar
Space Medicine & the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient, folk, jam) Vincenzo’s Bistro
Peggy Ratusz (1st & 3rd Fridays) Ginny McAfee (2nd & 4th Fridays)
Pack’s Tavern
Micah Hanks (bluegrass, rock) Poppies Market & Cafe
Nikki Talley (indie, rock)
Kinjah
Highland Brewing Company
Fifth House (rock, funk, soul)
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Hotel Indigo
Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist”), 7-10pm Jack of the Wood Pub
Red Hot Sugar Babies (hot jazz) Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
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Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work (alt-country, blues, rock) Root Bar No. 1
Cisco Playboys (old-time, bluegrass) Straightaway Cafe
Circus Mutt (acoustic rock), 4pm Chalwa (reggae), 7pm TallGary’s Cantina
Twisted Trail (country) The Chop House
Live jazz, 6-10pm
The Get Down
Skeleton Pecker w/ Klustafuk & Skullthunder
The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn
Grove Park Inn
Taste our
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Scratch-Tastical Saturdays w/ live DJ
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
The Nova Echo (rock, electronic) w/ Uh Huh Baby Yeah!
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Red Room
The Recovery Room
Michael Cody (singer-songwriter)
Hannah Flanagan’s
The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo w/ The Runaway Circus, Hellblinki, 40 Fingers and a Missing Tooth & more, 1pm Jim Quick & Coastline (blues, soul, Southern rock), 8pm
Good Stuff
The Get Down
Live music
Orange Peel
The Market Place
Live jazz, 6-10pm
The Market Place
Cope w/ Ralph Roddenberry & Donna Hopkins Duo
Asheville Wing Wars feat: “Asheville All Star” band
Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm
Ahleuchatistas (prog rock, avant-garde, experimental) CD release show w/ Slaw and IO & The Dispersants
One Stop Bar
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Dale Rucker
Thirsty Monk South
Gene Peyroux & His Team of Highly Trained Professionals (rock, funk, soul) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
The Free Flow Band (funk, soul) Vincenzo’s Bistro
Marc Keller
Waynesville Water’n Hole
The Great Liars (alternative, rock) Westville Pub
Hudson K (indie, jazz, rock) w/ Black Rabbits White Horse
David Lamotte (acoustic, folk rock) Wild Wing Cafe
Hard to Handle (Black Crowes tribute)
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Buck
Director: Tom Hanks Players: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Gugu MbathaRaw, George Takei, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson
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Director: Cindy Meehl Players: Buck Brannaman Documentary
Romantic Comedy
Rated PG
Rated PG-13
The Story: Documentary on “new school” horse trainer Buck Brannaman.
The Story: A middle-aged man fired from his job decides to go to community college and change his life.
The Lowdown: A surprisingly involving and even moving film that doesn’t require any particular interest in horses to work with the viewer.
The Lowdown: Simple — sometimes simplistic — unassuming romantic comedy that’s a lot better than it’s being given credit for.
This is a documentary about the “real Horse Whisperer,” Buck Brannaman, the man who inspired — or at least informed — both the Nick Evans novel The Horse Whisperer and Robert Redford’s 1998 film version of the book. I never read the book, but I am familiar with Redford’s film — and all in all, I think
Tom Hanks’ Larry Crowne isn’t a great movie, but then it very obviously never tries to be one. It sets out to be a pleasant, sweet-natured entertainment that tries to avoid cynicism (perhaps a little too hard). On that basis, it succeeds well enough. The massive critical disdain it’s been subjected to strikes me as overkill of the worst kind — rather like smacking a kitten for being cute. That it isn’t gag-making cute is a reasonable accomplishment in my book. And I’ll slip in a bonus point for being made by people who are aware that the Electric Light Orchestra recorded something other than “Mr. Blue Sky” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.” I think a large part of the problem lies in a mistaken notion of what the movie is, since the assumption appears to be that this is a movie about job loss due to downsizing. While the film certainly reflects the current economy and the plight of a 50-ish man looking for a job, it really has more to do with a man being fired over the kind of foolishness only found in corporate employee handbooks. Larry Crowne (Hanks) is not downsized, he’s fired — despite being a good employee — because he has no college education. According to the corporate babble, he has to be fired because he is therefore ineligible for further promotion and the company frowns on workers who cannot rise any higher. The premise is related to our times, but it’s not meant to be a big statement on the current economy. (Having seen The Company Men earlier this year, I’m not sure this is such a bad thing.) There are difficulties with the film — mostly owing to the screenplay by Hanks and Nia Vardolos, both of whom are capable of good dialogue and clever business, but neither of whom appear to be comfortable straying too far from a sitcom mindset. Hanks is a creative enough director to mask this part of the time, but the movie does tend to feel like it exists in a sanitized, TV world. Fortunately, a lot of its precious-sounding concepts play better than they read. The idea of Larry hooking up with a “motor scooter gang” of “misfits” at community college sounds chilling, but as presented,
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Pizza & Brewing Co. (254-1281)
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10 (298-4452)
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14 (274-9500)
(665-7776) Brevard (883-2200)
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Midnight in Paris (PG-13) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, Late show Fri-Sat 9:30 The Tree of Life (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show Fri-Sat 9:50 n Flatrock Cinema n Regal Biltmore n United Artists
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Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298)
Beaucatcher (298-1234)
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Buck Brannaman, star and subject of Cindy Meehl’s surprisingly effective and moving documentary Buck. Buck is the stronger work. This sursprises me because I like Redford’s film, am not particularly interested in horses, and tend to be resistant to documentaries that are not on subjects that normally interest me. It is perhaps a measure of the success of a documentary to be able to interest you in a subject that you’d not normally gravitate toward. I have no doubt whatever that Buck will hold greater interest for viewers who are into horses. In fact, for them, without question I’d call the film a must-see. Both the film and its subject obviously love horses and respect them — and it comes across in every frame. Nowhere is it more apparent than in the film’s penultimate and longest stretch where Brannaman comes up against a situation with a horse where it becomes obvious early on that this will not end well. It’s an essential part of the film, owing to this very fact, but what ultimately comes from this sequence is Brannaman’s deep sense of the dignity of the animal — something he returns in kind. On the one hand, Buck is a fairly straightforward documentary. It consists of Brannaman working at his craft (which doesn’t actually involve whispering) and talking about horses and his life, interspersed with the obligatory talking heads of people who are or have been involved with him. Yes, even Robert Redford gets into the act during a very strong scene where he recalls working with Brannaman — then the lead equine consultant on The Horse Whisperer — and combined with footage from the film. It flows so nicely that you scarcely realize just how carefully the footage has been hooked together for maximum effect.
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The thing, however, that makes Buck more than just a documentary on Brannaman and horses is the deeply felt humanity of the film — and of the man himself. This is also the story of a child who — along with his brother — was taught trick-roping by an abusive father, who then thrust the boys into show business. It’s the story of a kid whose only real memory of shooting a commercial for Kellogg’s Sugar Pops is of his father beating the daylights out of the boys for not getting the commercial right on the first take. It’s the story of boys finally taken away from that father and placed in a loving foster home. At least, it sort of is, since one of the film’s peculiar omissions is any reference to Buck’s brother after their move. Indeed, he’s scarcely referred to prior to the move — and there’s a strangely incomplete quality to the way this is handled. That said, the film makes it clear that this childhood completely informs Brannaman’s present. It is the grounding for his entire approach to horse training — the idea of using understanding and compassion rather than brute force in training. It’s also clear that this approach spills over into its subject’s life in general. What you’re left with after 88 minutes is the sense that you’ve met a remarkably good man who it’s a pleasure to know, even from the distance of the movie screen. Some have said the he — and the film — make you want to be a better person. I won’t go that far, but neither would I argue against their case. Rated PG for thematic elements, mild language and an injury. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14
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pect of Jennifer Aniston as a foul-mouthed villain. Interestingly, it’s not been reviewed. (R)
HORRIBLE BOSSES
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Following the abysmal Four Christmases (2008), it’s not likely the world was clamoring for the new movie from Seth Gordon — three years of TV work indicates that — but there’s a chance he might get lucky with Horrible Bosses. The film is ostensibly a dark comedy about three put-upon employees — Jason Bateman, Jason Sudekis, Charlie Day — who scheme to dispose of the titular horrible bosses: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell. It could be funny. It could be a cop-out before it’s over. It seeks to tempt you with the pros-
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Also unreviewed is Frank Coraci’s (Click) talking-animal comedy Zookeeper with Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb. If you’ve seen the trailer — with the animals breaking their “code of silence” to help James find romance — you probably have an idea why it hasn’t been reviewed yet. This, however, will likely make no difference in terms of it going over with the family crowd. (PG)
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specialscreenings Moulin Rouge JJJJ
Director: John Huston Players: José Ferrer, Colette Marchand, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Suzanne Flon, Claude Nollier Biopic Rated NR No, this isn’t the Baz Luhrmann musical (you’ll note the title lacks the exclamation point — and rightly so). This is John Huston’s colorful, but largely stock 1952 biopic on ToulouseLautrec (José Ferrer — performing a good deal of the film on his knees). Huston’s big interest seems to have been in creating a film that duplicated the look and color of Lautrec’s art. That’s really fairly typical of Huston’s forays into style in that it’s more surface than anything else. At the same time, there’s no denying that the film does achieve that somewhat simplistic goal. It was also immensely popular at the time, and the song “It’s April Again” — rechristened as “The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)” — became huge hits for both Percy Faith and his orchestra and for Mantovani’s orchestra. (You don’t get much more 1950s than that.) As a biography, it’s entertaining, enjoyable stuff — but it never really goes beyond the high-school-art-history-lesson level. reviewed by Ken Hanke Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Moulin Rouge at 8 p.m. Friday, July 8 at Phil Mechanic Studios,109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, http://www.ashevillecourtyard.com
The Young Racers JJJ
Director: Roger Corman Players: Mark Damon, William Campbell, Luana Anders, Patrick Magee Drama Rated NR The Hendersonville Film Society continues its retrospective of films by Roger Corman with one of his less-known — and frankly lesser — works, The Young Racers (1964). It’s the kind of movie that benefits from location shooting in various European locales and nicely shot Grand Prix racing footage. There are certain drawbacks inherent in this. Your interest in racing footage — no matter how well shot — is almost entrirely dependent on your interest in racing. Since mine is limited, this isn’t a major selling point. The fact that the film has yet another typically appalling Les Baxter musical score doesn’t help matters. But even less appealing is the clunky, soapy storyline about a talented Grand Prix driver, Joe (William Campbell), and a writer, Stephen (Mark Damon), who wants to show Joe up with a tell-all book about what sleazeball he is. This isn’t hard to believe, since William Campbell can’t help but look sleazy (or like a Liberace clone), but it turns out there’s more to him than that — or so the film insists. It doesn’t make a lot of sense and is rarely believable. The interest — at least for Corman completists — is seeing the director working at something a little unusual, and at least producing something watchable. Trivia buffs take note that the sound man and second unit director is Francis Ford Coppola, and the production manager is none other than future exploitation mogul Menahem Golan. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Young Racers at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.
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it’s not so bad. I was expecting a parade of forced quirky “types,” and I didn’t get them. The misfit angle is, in fact, almost nonexistent. What we have essentially is the story of Larry reinventing himself — and allowing himself to be reinvented — by going to community college where he makes some new friends, learns some things and falls in love with disillusioned speech teacher Mercedes Tainot (Julia Roberts). The characters are drawn well enough for the film’s purposes, with most of the rest carried by the generally likable cast — especially George Takei as a slightly disturbing economics professor. Sure, there are areas of satire and realism that are missed. I fully believe in the lazy, delusional character of Mercedes’ unemployed writer husband (Bryan Cranston), who thinks responding to comments on sci-fi blogs and surfing for internet porn constitutes working. (I do not believe in the film’s depiction of his porn surfing for a minute, however.) But does it really matter? Not much. This isn’t the aim of the film. Rather, it simply wants to be a nice little romantic comedy with a positive vibe. It is. Sometimes that’s enough. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual content. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7
Monte Carlo JJJ
Director: Thomas Bezucha (The Family Stone) Players: Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Luke Bracey, Pierre Boulanger ‘Tween Romance Rated PG
Where this goes is none too shocking, as various hijinks ensue and hunky guys enter the picture. The predictable plot is actually what holds the film back the most, gumming up the works and pushing the film close to an egregious two-hour run time. Being generic isn’t the biggest sin in this kind of movie, but director and co-writer Thomas Bezucha (The Family Stone) lingers too much on the broad comedy and the less-essential aspects of the plot. It’s a pity, too, since a lot of what makes the film transcend the bogged-down plot is Bezucha’s understanding of the story’s setting. Paris and Monte Carlo are bigger stars here than the young ladies in front of the cameras, and Bezucha isn’t afraid to let his characters have moments of honest romance and humanity in this environment. In fact, the coming-of-age pieces of the story are honest and sweet-natured, while Monte Carlo’s more sentimental, tender moments (like one scene set to Louis Armstrong’s rendition of “La Vie en Rose”) are better accomplished than most adult-oriented romantic films. But Monte Carlo always seems to circle back to the broad comedy and the dull plotting that makes the film falter in the first place. In the end, Monte Carlo is a frustrating movie with more charm than it deserves, but which could been something more. Rated PG for brief mild language. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
The Story: While on vacation in Paris, J a young woman from Texas is mistaken Director: Michael Bay for an heiress and decides to imperson- Players: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, John Turturro, Frances McDormand, Patrick ate her. Dempsey
The Lowdown: Often bloated and pre- Giant Toys and Property Damage Rated dictable, it’s also more charming and infinitely better than it has any right to PG-13 The Story: The Autobots and the be. While Monte Carlo is three-stars worth of Decepticons battle once again and the “it’s good for what it is” in its purest form, I fate of the world — and Shia LaBeouf also have to guiltily admit that what it is often — hangs in the balance. is not too shabby. There’s no reason for this film — mostly a vehicle to push ‘tween star Selena Gomez into Hollywood stardom — to be as charming as it is. Although I’d never call Monte Carlo a truly good movie for quite a few reasons, it is nevertheless a classy, painless little flick, made for an audience that’s usually talked down to by the studios. The bulk of the film consists of a modernized rip off of The Prince and the Pauper, with Gomez as Grace, a recent high school grad who’s jetted off to Paris for a few days with her older — and less responsible — best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy, Taken) and Grace’s wet blanket of a stepsister (Leighton Meester, The Roommate). After a few days on a disastrous tour of the city, Grace gets mistaken for an spoiled brat of an heiress (Gomez again) and finds herself accidentally impersonating her. Deciding to play along, it’s only a matter of time before Grace and her friends are caught up in all kinds of high-society goings on.
The Lowdown: Childish, annoying, noisy and at least an hour too long. Yes, it’s better than the last Transformers movie, but that doesn’t keep Michael Bay’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon from being the most obnoxious, noisy, tedious, ugly waste of film this year. In its own peculiar way, I suppose that’s something of an accomplishment. In that same vein, we should pay honor to such other improbable feats as finding an underwear model — Rosie Huntington-Whiteley — who makes the fired Megan Fox look like an accomplished actress, and note Shia LaBeouf’s seemingly effortless ability to get worse with every movie. Much more disturbing, however, is the fact that the American public has already shelled out $162 million to have its senses bombarded and its intelligence insulted, while the rest of the world has ponied up an additional $210 million. Kind of makes you want to retire to Sussex and keep bees, doesn’t it?
Of course, the idea that Mr. Bay’s latest mess of excess is better than the previous one isn’t predicated on what it has, but rather on what it doesn’t have. The lack of jive-talking comedy-relief robots and a robot with testicles is a plus, but this isn’t to suggest any actual improvement has taken place. And the addition of Ms. Huntington-Whiteley and Mr. LaBeouf’s increasingly incomprehensible “acting style” may make those omissions pretty much a wash. Apparently, it’s supposed to be disturbing that Bay has recycled footage from The Island (2005). I find it more alarming that anyone knew The Island well enough to notice. So what do you get for your investment? Well, apart from a great deal of noisy CGI “spectacle” involving giant robots beating each other up and causing massive digital destruction, there’s a sort of a plot that might make sense if you’re careful not to examine it. Seems that the entire space program of the 1960s was due to a desire to find out what crashed on the moon — conveniently, the dark side of the moon. This, of course, turns out to be an Autobot (those are the good robots) ship with a mysterious cargo and the big cheese Autobot Sentinel Prime (given voice by Leonard Nimoy apparently channeling John Huston). We know he’s the oldest and wisest bot because he has a stringy bot beard. (Is anyone over 12 still reading this?) While he’s being jump-started by Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), the head Decepticon Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving) has lumbered back into business. He appears to be missing half of his brain, but is still functional (perhaps he should found a political movement) and still bent on world domination. There’s duplicity afoot, too — not to mention a lot of pointless digressions (why is the John Malkovich character even in this thing?) — in both human and autobot agencies. None of this should surprise anyone, but in case it might, I’ll leave you to discover it on your own. All this nonsense is leading up to an endless bout of rock-’em sock-’em robot action that devastates Chicago, while an evil plan so scientifically idiotic that Roland Emmerich might have questioned its believability unfolds. It’s the sort of thing that will doubtless appeal to those who like to use phrases involving “check your brain at the door and enjoy the carnage” to justify the onscreen silliness. And no doubt that’s the
concept that will be used to defend this rubbish — along with “you’re taking this too seriously.” But really, if a movie insists on frittering away over two-and-a-half hours of my time, yeah, I’m going to insist on something more than “stuff blows up neat.” Rated PG-13 for intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande
TrollHunter JJJJ
Director: André Øvredal Players: Otto Jespersen, Glenn Erland Tosterud, Johanna Mørck, Tomas Alf Larsen Found-Footage Horror Rated PG-13
The Story: In Norway, a group of film students stumble upon a secret government agency tasked with the elimination of out-of-control trolls. The Lowdown: Easily the best film ever made in the found-footage genre, it also comes with all the pitfalls and flaws — bad camerawork, shaky characterization — that come along with that distinction. [Editor’s note: Due to scheduling conflicts TrollHunter will not be opening locally this week. Check back next week for more information on the release date.] That TrollHunter is the best film I’ve ever seen in the whole “found footage” genre isn’t really saying much, since I usually lump that style of filmmaking in with hangnails and stubbed toes — minor annoyances that pop up from time to time, but which I could gladly do without. The genre as a whole strikes me as lazy filmmaking for the sake of a shoestring budget. No style or craftsmanship is utilized, just a lot of indiscriminate handheld camerawork and shaky plotting for the sake of hokey realism and a supposed amount of cleverness. That TrollHunter falls into these same traps but yet remains entertaining and engaging is a testament to its sly ingenuity and playfulness, not to mention the intangible likabilty the film carries. But at the same time, the film manages to leave an aftertaste — due to the limitations of its chosen style of filmmaking — of what it could’ve been.
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The movie starts with a group of Norwegian student filmmakers gathering footage for what appears to be a documentary on bear hunters. There are some strange goings on in the countryside, with reports of people being murdered by bears and an apparent poacher (Norwegian comedian Otto Jespersen) roaming around offing them. Since oversight of the bear population is enforced by the government, the students run off to confront this poacher and get some answers. The answers they do get, however, are stranger than they imagined, as they soon find out that the poacher is actually Hans, a government agent in charge of hunting down rogue trolls, who aren’t simply the stuff of fairy tales, but rather living, breathing creatures kept under strict control. Hans agrees to let his work be filmed for the completely understandable reason that he hates his job and wants out. The film then becomes a series of encounters with various and sundry trolls — three-headed trolls, cave-dwelling trolls, 200-foot-tall trolls. Thankfully, they’re not hidden off screen all that much, like the monsters in other found-footage films like Paranormal Activity (2007) and The Blair Witch Project (1999). This also means things happen and we don’t get stuck with haunted pool-cleaning machines or malevolent tents. The trolls themselves are the film’s highpoint, each breed having its own personalities and looks. They’re animated in a kind of goofy, yet threatening way (think sinister Muppets), yet feel totally solid and believable inside the reality of the film. Plus, they’re actually memorable monsters, something so many filmmakers (yes, this means you, J.J. Abrams) seem to muck up.
A lot of the film deals in the post-modern updating of trolls, based on their legendary status in Norwegian fairy tales. The hardboiled Hans is a fount of facts on the creatures, telling us of their ability to smell the blood of Christians (which eventually leads to the film’s best bit, with the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”) and their sensitivity to sunlight. Hans is also what keeps the film moving, since he’s the only character that’s given any true personality. As his background is deftly shaded in — like his suggested relationship with a veterinarian — we learn more and more about the man and his world-weariness. This is what separates TrollHunter from the mess of other found footage flicks — the characters aren’t whiny or idiotic, and we’re not rooting for the hidden evil lurking just out of frame to off them all before the second reel. There is some shrewd filmmaking going on here — a little surprising considering all the hype and bluster that usually goes along with these types of films — and there’s a lot to be admired. The pity is that TrollHunter is nevertheless a film stuck in the tropes of the found-footage genre, and one that — even down to its cliffhanger ending — is still at the mercy of that genre’s flaws and conventions. It’s worth a watch for horror and fantasy fans, but it could’ve been so much more. Rated PG-13 for some sequences of creature terror. reviewed by Justin Souther Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14
filmsociety If I Had a Million JJJJJ
Director: James Cruze, Ernst Lubitsch, Norman McLeod, Stephen Roberts, et al. Players: Richard Bennett, W.C. Fields, Alison Skipworth, Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland, May Robson, Gary Cooper Multi-story Comedy-DramA Rated NR If I Had a Million (1932) is one of the first and best portmanteau films — a collection of short films with various stars held together by a single premise. In this case, the anthology revolves around a supposedly dying multimillionaire industrialist John Glidden (Richard Bennett — father of Joan and Constance Bennett) who, disgusted by both his venal relatives and business associates, decides to have his estate give his money away — a million dollars at a time — to “strangers, people I never heard of.” Advised that the relatives would break any such will, he determines to live long enough to give the money away himself. The bulk of the film details the results of those windfalls. With eight directors and 17 credited writers, the results aren’t exactly uniform, but they work more often than not. Today, the film is mostly known for the instantly unforgettable — yet very brief and almost wordless — Ernst Lubitsch (the only big-gun director involved) segment with Charles Laughton, and the “Road Hog” section with W.C. Fields and Alison Skipworth, but there are other sequences well worth noting — especially the moving final story, which cleverly ties in with the framing story. The sequence with Charlie Ruggles and Mary Boland is also very good, while one with Wynne Gibson as a waterfront prostitute is delightfully pre-code. The unfortunate thing is that the biggest star at the time — Gary Cooper — gets easily the least impressive stretch of the movie, but it’s a small price to pay for the rest of the film. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Asheville Film Society will screen If I Had a Million Tuesday, July 12, 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. Hanke is the artistic director of the A.F.S.
Not of This Earth / Attack of the Crab Monsters JJJJ
Director: Roger Corman Players: Paul Birch, Beverly Garland, Jonathan Haze, Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson Sci-Fi Horror Rated NR In 1957, this pair of Roger Corman cheapies played on a double bill and was advertised as a “Terrorama! Double Horror Sensation!” As with most sci-fi horror pictures of its era, the ad campaign smacks of wishful thinking. Yet there’s no denying that Not of This Earth (a premise Corman liked so much that he produced two remakes) and Attack of the Crab Monsters are perfect — and perfectly enjoyable — examples of the type of movie that was being churned out at the time. Surprisingly, they’re also frequently stylish and have remarkably well-written screenplays. Bear in mind, however, that we’re talking wellwritten within the context of movies about a kind of vampire from outer space and giant mutant telepathic crabs bent on world domination. (In the case of the latter, I’ve never been quite clear what they planned on doing with the world once they got hold of it.) Of the two, Not of This Earth is — relatively speaking — the more sober-minded work, and the creepier film, thanks in large measure to Paul Birch’s performance as the gent who is “not of this Earth” and has been sent here to see if humans can be pastured like cattle for their blood supply. This isn’t to sell its “big companion feature” short. Far from it. Attack of the Crab Monsters is, in fact, more fun. Plus — unlike many films of the ‘50s (including some of Corman’s) — it actually delivers what its title promises: crab monsters. Are they most believable monsters imaginable? Probably not, but at least they’re there. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Not of This Earth and Attack of the Crab Monsters on Thursday, July 7, 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.
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nowplaying Bad Teacher JJJ Cameron Diaz, Lucy Punch, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, Phyllis Smith Raunchy-ish Comedy A golddigging and very uncommitted teacher tries to raise the money for a breast job in order to snare rich fellow teacher. Predictable and more mildly naughty than truly outrageous. Folks who giggle over swear words will get the most out of it. Rated R
Bridesmaids JJJJ Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dowd, Melissa McCarthy, Jill Clayburgh Raunchy Comedy A friendship dating back to childhood is threatened by the encroachment of a new friend during preparations for a wedding. A coarse comedy that trades heavily in gross-out humor is made agreeable by the humanity and believable nature of its characters. Rated R
Buck JJJJJ Buck Brannaman Documentary Documentary on â&#x20AC;&#x153;new schoolâ&#x20AC;? horse trainer Buck Brannaman. A surprisingly involving and even moving film that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require any particular interest in horses to work with the viewer. Rated PG
Cars 2 J (voices) Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Eddie Izzard Animated Adventure The Plot: Mater the tow truck gets entangled in web of espionage, while race car Lightning McQueen attempts to best his rival in a high-stakes race. Did you read the sentence before this? Easily the dumbest, noisiest Pixar film to date. Rated G
Cave of Forgotten Dreams 3D JJJJJ Werner Herzog, Dominique Baffier, Jean Clottes, Jean-Michel Geneste, Carole Fritz 3D Documentary with Herzogian Insights Filmmaker Werner Herzog takes us on a 3D tour of the prehistoric wall paintings in the Chauvet caves of Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and expounds on their meaning and history. Fully as idiosyncratic as you expect from Herzog, this is one of the few must-see documentaries to come along of lateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one that should be seen in 3D. You may not buy all of Herzogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertions, but that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep them from being fascinating. Rated G
Green Lantern JJJ Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Temuera Morrison Comic Book Action A hotshot test pilot is gifted a super-powered ring by an alien, which in turn
makes him a superhero. A dreadfully dull version of your standard comic-book-origin film. Rated PG-13
The Hangover Part II JJJ Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong Comedy The guys of the original Hangover are back, with another botched bachelor party, but this time in Thailand. A mostly painless rehash of its predecessor thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basically the original all over again, meaning thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little reason to really care or remember that this film even exists. Rated R
Larry Crowne JJJJ Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, George Takei, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson Romantic Comedy A middle-aged man fired from his job decides to go to community college and change his life. Simpleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sometimes simplisticâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; unassuming romantic comedy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot better than itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being given credit for. Rated PG-13
Midnight in Paris JJJJJ Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Corey Stoll, Alison Pill, Kurt Fuller, Michael Sheen Romantic Comedy Fantasy A young Hollywood writer with a nostalgia for the 1920s Paris art scene finds himself introduced to his heroes at midnight in an obscure part of town. Whimsical, magical, delightful and about as perfect as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible for a movie to be. A major must-see. Rated PG-13
Monte Carlo JJJ Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Luke Bracey, Pierre Boulanger â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tween Romance While on vacation in Paris, a young woman from Texas is mistaken for an heiress and decides to impersonate her. Often bloated and predictable, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also more charming and infinitely better than it has any right to be. Rated PG
Mr. Popperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Penguins JJJ Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond, Madeline Carroll Kiddie Comedy with Penguins A manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is turned upside down when he inherits a penguin. Having very little to do with its source book, this is a standard-issue story about a workaholic dad who â&#x20AC;&#x153;learns what really mattersâ&#x20AC;? thanks to penguins. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about it. Rated PG
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides JJJJ Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Kevin McNally, Sam Claflin Fantasy Adventure Jack Sparrow is shanghaied to join a search for the legendary Fountain of Youth.
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Super 8 JJJ Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Gabriel Basso, Kyle Chandler, Ron Eldard Sci-Fi Nostalgiathon The Story Kids making a Super 8mm zombie movie run afoul of a monster from outer space and a governement conspiracy. It starts out pretty well and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never exactly bad, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally pretty underwhelming. Rated PG13
Transformers: Dark of the Moon J Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, John Turturro, Frances McDormand, Patrick Dempsey Giant Toys and Property Damage The Autobots and the Decepticons battle once again and the fate of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and Shia LaBeoufâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hangs in the balance. Childish, annoying, noisy and at least an hour too long. Rated PG-13
The Tree of Life JJJJ Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler Deep-dish Drama Ă la Malick Sprawling drama that runs the gamut from creation to a look at a single family. A fascinating film that works part of the time, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work part of the time, and is at least interesting all of the time. Beware of a nontraditional narrative structure, a deliberate pace and no payoff in the traditional sense. Rated PG13
TrollHunter JJJJ Otto Jespersen, Glenn Erland Tosterud, Johanna Mørck, Tomas Alf Larsen Found-Footage Horror In Norway, a group of film students stumble upon a secret government agency tasked with the elimination of out-of-control trolls. Easily the best film ever made in the foundfootage genre, it also comes with all the pitfalls and flawsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bad camerawork, shaky characterizationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that come along with that distinction. Rated PG-13
X-Men: First Class JJJJ James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Oliver Platt Sci-Fi Comic Book Action The first meeting of Professor X and Magnetoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the origins of the X-Menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are detailed. Solid, enjoyable superhero movie with better-than-average performances. Not up to the best in the series, but much better than the lower-tier offerings. Rated PG-13
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About Green Living Attention all Asheville green thumbs and earth worshipers: Keep composting your yard waste for use in soil enrichment where you can, but note the following changes in the city’s brush and leaf collection:
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“I WILL PAY $1500 TOWARDS YOUR CLOSING COSTS!” ...when I act as your Buyers agent. • Call Bill Byrne: (828) 242-4721. Landmark Realty. www.landmarkavl.com
• Brush collection will increase to twice per month for all households beginning this month. Place leaves, pine needles, cones and other small yard trimmings in open bags or containers marked “Brush.” Larger brush must be less than 4 feet long and no more than 6 inches in diameter.
$300,000 OR TRADE • BEECH MOUNTAIN 4BR, 3BA, bunk room. Large deck, panoramic views. Will consider trade for Asheville 3BR, 2BA condo. rara2@juno.com
• Loose-leaf collection has been eliminated (providing cost savings to allow the return of twice monthly brush collection).
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• But bagged leaves will be collected twice per month at the same time brush is collected. Bags are available free at fire stations in October on a first-come, first-served basis.
$309,000 • RESTORED CLASSIC TRADITIONAL • WEST 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath in a premier West Asheville neighborhood. Original heart pine floors, pocket doors, wood trim. • Updated heating/electric/plumbing and roof. Wraparound covered porch, fenced backyard. MLS#480148. Call Gray, Broker, 279-4058. 145WestwoodPlace.com.
• Place containers by the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your regular collection week. Need to look up your collection week? See asheville.gov/ sanitation, or call 251-1122.
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2+ACRES NORTH • 149,000. 2BR, 1BA cottage on rushing creek in park-like setting, fenced yard, mountain views, hardwood floors. Call Valerie Thorne, Town & Mountain 828-335-8905. 3BR, 1BA ENKA • Near Home Depot and I-40. Decorative woodburning stove with stone conduction heat. Big kitchen, great fenced yard for kids. $137K. MLS#488897. 828-713-4024.
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Land For Sale 1 ACRE • JUNALUSKA HIGHLANDS Premier sold out gated community, 5 minutes from downtown Waynesville. Water and electric on lot. • National treasure white oak tree with a trunk more than 6 feet across. Good views, yet privacy, southern exposure. It’s the smallest, but best lot in Junaluska Highlands. • Lot 35. • Reduced! • $75,000 or best offer. Call Ron (828) 683-5959 or Tony: (828) 506-9592 or ronkane@bellsouth.net
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RENOVATION/ CONSTRUCTION JOBS AVAILABLE INviro Design & Consulting is leading an energy-saving, commercial renovation project in downtown Morganton, NC. We are searching for the following types of local and experienced small businesses: Electricians for an LED lighting retrofit & energy monitor wiring; Roofers to prep rooftops for painting; Exterior Painters; Foam Insulation Installers; HVAC Installers; Skylight Installers; Solar Photovoltaic Installers; Structural Engineers and Welders. For information on how to start the bidding process, please send an email to: 2011jobs@invirodesign.com if you can provide a copy of your company’s NC license and bonding certificate. No calls accepted. www.invirodesign.com
Heating & Cooling MAYBERRY HEATING AND COOLING Oil and Gas Furnaces • Heat Pumps and AC • Sales • Service • Installation. • Visa • MC • Discover. Call (828) 658-9145.
Kitchen & Bath ACCESSIBUILT RESIDENTIAL REMODELING Custom bath and shower/tub conversion for safety and accessibility. • 20 years experience. • insured. Reliable. • Free inspection/estimate. • Authorized Best Bath® dealer.(828) 283-2675. accessibuilt@bellsouth.net
Cleaning 17+ ACRE FARM • NORTH • $495,000 This beautiful land close to Reems Creek Golf Course and the Parkway has a 3BR, 2BA farmhouse with a solid rental history, a barn, and many potential homesites. MLS#484271. Call Gray, 279-4058. appalachianrealty.com
CALL TWO GIRLS CLEANING TODAY! $75 FLAT RATE OFFICE CLEANING. HENDERSON COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS Current openings on Friday evening, Sat & Sun. Your business is important to us! Call anytime: Two Girls Cleaning. 828-699-4409
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APPLIANCE ZEN • The best choice for appliance repair in Asheville. With over 12 years in appliance repair. The choice is easy. Locally owned. Fast. Friendly. Honest. • All brands washers, dryers, refrigerator, dishwasher, and small appliances. • Licensed. Insured. Bonded. • Sabastian, 828-505-7670. www.appliancezen.com
COMPANION • CAREGIVER • LIVE-IN Alzheimer’s experienced. • CarePartners Hospice recommended. • Nonsmoker, with cat, seeks live-in position. • References. • Arnold, (828) 273-2922.
HIRE A HUSBAND Handyman Services. 31 years professional business practices. Trustworthy, quality results, reliability. $2 million liability insurance. References available. Free estimates. Stephen Houpis, (828) 280-2254.
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Computer CHRISTOPHER’S COMPUTERS • Computer Slow? Call Christopher’s Computers at 828-670-9800 and let us help you with PC and Macintosh issues: networking, virus/malware removal, tutoring, upgrades, custom-built new computers, etc. ChristophersComputers.com
Audio/Video ARTISTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER • Serge, 828-777-6171. $195.
Organizational LITTLE CONCIERGE, LLC I provide reliable customized assistance, including • Pet Sitting • Errands • Correspondence • and more! • Licensed and dependable. (828) 551-3620.
Home EXECUTIVE FULL CHARGE HOUSEKEEPING • European Trained over 30 years experience Live-in or live out Expert loving care for children, young adults, animals, garden, and your home. Nutritional background, excellent cook Housekeeping done in a conscious manner with love and integrity using all natural non-toxic products. Excellent references 828 279-4157.
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Commercial Property WALNUT STREET/DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE • Office suite with 1,081 sq. ft. Modern interior in a historic building. G/M Property Group. 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com
Commercial/Bus iness Rentals 1-2 ROOM OFFICE • 1796 Hendersonville Rd. Utilities and janitorial included. $295-$695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1-4 ROOM OFFICE • 70 Woodfin. 2nd month rent free. Utilities included. $160$480/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com AVAILABLE LARGE OFFICE SPACE In Victorian-style wellness center. Prime location, downtown/North Asheville. Upstairs room with ornamental fireplace and large windows. 225 sqft. Other practitioners in the building include chiropractors, homeopath, naturopath, massage therapists, and psychologists. Rent $450/month plus utilities. • • Or Share space, part-time, 2-3 days/week for just $225/month. • Please call (828) 251-0815 or email: healyourspine@aol.com THREE GREAT OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Located at 146 Victoria Road, ample parking and all utilities are included. The spaces available vary in size and all have windows.Very clean. $625 per month. Call Dianne 253-5286 or email dianne.trammel @mowabc.org
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Apartments For Rent 1 BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM, Hendersonville, 2010 Laurel Park, $505, Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op Laundry. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BA/STUDIO • 85 Merrimon. Summer Special! All utilities included. $650/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
1BR, 1BA ARDEN • 10 Mountain. Deck, W/D hookups. $515/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 827 4th. Hardwood floors, balcony. $475/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 16 Westall. Great location, W/D hookups. $575/month. 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2-3BR, 1BA DOWTOWN • 68 N. French Broad. Hardwood floors, central A/C. $925-$1,145/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1.5BA HENDERSONVILLE • 912 Hillcrest. Garage, deck. $605-$615/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1.5BA OAKLEY • 2 Oakview. D/W, W/D hookups. $625/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1.5BA SOUTH • 30 Allen. A/C, patio, storage. $665/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA SOUTH • Hardwood floors, carpet. Carport. No utilities, no pets. $725/month. Call 253-0758. Carver Realty. 2BR, 1BA WEST • 45 Florida. Central A/C, deck. $650/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA 1746 Tunnel Rd. Central A/C, W/D hookups. $615/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA SOUTH • 100 Beale. Central A/C, deck. $695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 2BA ARDEN • 5 Mountain. Porch, fireplace. $815/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com BLACK MOUNTAIN • SPECIAL • 2BR, 1BA. Heatpump, central air, W/D connection. Nice area. Only $545/month. 828-252-4334. BLACK MOUNTAIN • Large chalet-style house on private road. 3BR, 2BA. Hardwood floors, decks, new HVAC system, storage, 2 living areas. Big yard. 3br, 2ba. No smoking. $950/month. 828-298-3933. CASUAL ELEGANCE IN MONTFORD • Spacious 1BR with formal living and dining rooms. Private porch, hardwood floors, good closet space. Walk to down, bike to UNCA, be close to the best of urban Asheville in Victorian Montford. $685/month includes water and laundry facilities. Security deposit, credit check and references, year’s lease required. 1 Cat ok w/fee. Sorry, No dogs. Graham Investments: 253-6800.
CHARMING SUNNY SMALL 1BR • Between downtown & UNCA- close walk to town and Greenlife. Hardwood floors, gas heat, A/C unit. Lots of off-street parking. $595/month includes hot and cold water. Security deposit, year’s lease, credit check and references req. 1 cat ok w/fee. No large dogs. For appt: Graham Investments 253-6800. EAST ASHEVILLE 2BR, 1BA. Nice. Lease, deposit. • Pet considered. $710/month. 230-2511. HENDERSONVILLE • 1BR, 1BA. Near Main St. On bus line. Spacious, harwood floors. Special! Only $395/month. 828-252-4334. HOUSE AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT • Weaverville. 12BR. Beautiful mountain views, lawns. Safe neighborhood. Heat, water, trash pickup included. Priced: $400, $500, $800/month. Deposit required. 828-258-2222 ask for rental dept. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828-252-4334. STUDIO, 1BA MONTFORD • 333 Cumberland. Porch, tile floors. $605/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com WALK TO MISSION HOSPITAL • Upper level Kenilworth apt. Very nice and spacious. 2BR, 1BA with dressing area. Large closets. Nice living room with small room for storage. Kitchen is located off a large room which is used for dining and opens to the back deck. A deck off the living room. Off street parking. W/D, trash pick-up, heat and water furnished. $875/month + $875/security and one year lease. Pet negotiable. Tom, 828-230-7296. WALK TO UNCA 2BR, 1BA. Washer/dryer connections. Trash pick-up, water included. Off-street parking. Quiet area. Pets considered with deposit. Prefer nonsmoker. $645/month + $645 security deposit. 1-year lease required. Call Tom (828) 230-7296. WEST ASHEVILLE • Unfurnished 1 bedroom apartment. Water, garbage included. $579/month. On bus line, swimming pool onsite. Call 828-252-9882.
Mobile Homes For Rent 1BR, 1BA EAST • Ideal for 1 or budget-minded people. In quiet managed park. A/C, water furnished. References, application and deposit required. $350/month. 828-779-2736. 2BR, 1BA • Quiet location, 5 minutes to Patton Ave. Includes water. Security deposit required. $450/month. Call David, 828-777-0385.
jobs WEST ASHEVILLE • 2BR, 2BA. W/D connections. Close to downtwon. Quiet park. $595/month. Accepting Section 8. 828-252-4334.
Condos/ Townhomes For Rent A BIG THANX! “Thanx Xpress! The recent rental ad attracted a steady stream of quality applicants, thanks to your quality publication.” Mark K. • You too can find quality renters by placing an affordable ad in the pages of Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace: 251-1333. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 1BA, 1BA Townhome. 1 mile from downtown, off Merrimon Ave. On busline. $450/month. 828-252-4334. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 2BR, 1BA. 1 mile from downtown, off Merrimon Ave. $495/month. 828-252-4334. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828-252-4334.
Homes For Rent 2BR, 1BA WEST • 22 Wilburn. A/C, basement. $865/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 4BR, 3BA CENTRAL • 15 Buchanan. Central A/C, hardwood floors. $1,385/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com BEAUTIFUL SMALL FARM • BARNARDSVILLE 3BR, 2BA newly remodeled brick cottage. Large barn with lights, water, pasture, dressage sized riding ring. Miles of National Forest trails. Chicken house, garden spot, basketball court. Peaceful, private. $1700/month. Deposit, lease, references. (828) 255-8466. BILTMORE FOREST • Tasteful, refined Ranch. 3 or 4 BR/3BA with hardwood floors and lots of cedar closets. A/C, quiet private front porch, garage, Fireplace and much more. $1400/month. Includes water and all yard maintenance. Just move in and enjoy. Credit report, references, year’s lease, security deposit required. Pet considered with fee. For appt: 253-6800, Graham Investments. NEW LOG HOME • North 3BR/2.5BA in woods. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors with wraparound porch. Hispeed Internet availble.Appliances included. 25 min. to Asheville. $985/month with deposit. 828-649-1170
NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828-252-4334. OAKFOREST SOUTH ASHEVILLE 4BR, 2BA, 1 story, 2 car garage, formal dining, kitchen, family room. Separate laundry room. Central AC/heat. Hardwood floors. Available August 15. Annual or long term. $1500/month. Steve: (828) 333-2550 or carolinahomes88 @gmail.com RESORT LIVING AT LAKE LURE 2800 sq.ft. stream, waterfall. 3BR/3BA, W/D, recent updates, deck, walk to lake, some resort amenities. No pets, no smoking. $950/month. $950/deposit + $200. Credit check, references. 828-697-8166. eagleborne@morrisbb.net RICHMOND HILL/ASHEVILLE • 3BR/2BA w/bonus room. Quiet culdesac, all utilities except water/trash included. 1st, last, security and 1 yr lease. $975/month. Photos: www.SouthernLifeRealty.co m Contact: Sandy @SouthernLifeRealty.com SWANNANOA • Near Warren Wilson. 3BR, 1BA. Large covered porch, great views, all appliances, utilities included. $1,200/month. 828-337-0873. WEST ASHEVILLE • Spacious 1BA, 1BA. Remodeled, new carpet and paint. Deposit, references, credit check required. $700/month. 404-372-0186. fayreed@bellsouth.net WOLF LAUREL AREA/MARS HILL • 3BR/2BA log cabin w/bonus room. Quiet on 3.75 acres. Tenant pays utilities. 1st, last, security and 1 yr lease. $1250/month. Photos: SouthernLifeRealty.com Contact: Sandy @SouthernLifeRealty.com
Vacation Rentals BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN Sleeps 5, handicap accessible. Near Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. (828) 231-4504 or 277-1492. bennie14@bellsouth.net
COMFORTABLE HOME NORTH ASHEVILLE housemate wanted. Convenient to town with rural feel. Nice kitchen and laundry. Terms 30 days notice, month’s security required. $375/month plus share utilities. Dogs considered. Stephanie 508 728-5657 or dogheadherbfarm @gmail.com
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General $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN) ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS Needed immediately for upcoming roles $150$300/day depending on job requirements. No experience, all looks. 1-800-560-8672 A-109. For casting times/locations. (AAN CAN) ADVANCE CONCERT TICKET SALES • $11 per hour guaranteed plus a weekly bonus program. We are seeking individuals for full and part time in our local Asheville sales office. • Benefit package • Weekly paycheck • Students welcome. Our employees earn $500-$650 per week with bonuses. No experience necessary, we will train the right people. Enthusiasm and a clear speaking voice are required. Call today for a personal interview. 828-236-2530. CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331. Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311.
HIRE QUALITY EMPLOYEES “Our employment advertisements with the Mountain Xpress garner far more educated and qualified applicants than any other publication we have used. The difference is visible in the phone calls, applications and resumes.” Howard Stafford, Owner, Princess Anne Hotel. • Thank you, Howard. Your business can benefit by advertising for your next employee in Mountain Xpress Classifieds. Call 251-1333. LAKE HOUSE ACADEMY • Hiring for the following position: PT Kitchen Assistant. Please email resumes to careers @lakehouseacademy.com, subject line “Kitchen Assistant”. NOW HIRING PICK/PACK ASSOCIATES IN FLETCHER, NC • Full-time opportunities offering base hourly rate, plus generous production bonuses, which can significantly increase your wages. 1st and 2nd Shift positions. Will be required to pass a background check and drug test. Must be reliable and able to work in the Fletcher, NC area. To apply, first, please visit our website at www1.apply2jobs.com/Insou rce then Click on “View All Open Positions” to find these openings Pick/Packers #10-61. Recruiting Line 888-813-4755. EOE
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FRONT DESK/VISITOR SERVICES • For earth science museum in downtown Asheville. Parttime. Must be personable, outgoing, reliable, computer literate, and like kids. Science background a plus. Resumes to: currentmuseumjob @gmail.com. NO PHONE CALLS.
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SEARS Need reliable people to set appts at local Sears stores. Part time. Earn up to & over $12-$14 (base + bonus). No Telemarketing. Call 800-379-8310. Seniors Welcome!
Administrative/ Office ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PART TIME Position working with a results-oriented, highly driven nonprofit management team. Ideal candidate will be adept at working collaboratively and independently on multiple projects, from local initiatives to national programs. Critical skills include: organizational and time management, communications, tech savvy, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, grace under pressure. Please email cover letter and resume to info@humanealliance.org, subject line “Admin Asst”.
Salon/ Spa MANICURIST/PEDICURIST Organic, North Asheville Salon looking for a Mani/Pedicurist who is ready to build their business. You’ll enjoy a serene and cooperative environment at The Water Lily Wellness Salon, inquire at 7 Beaverdam Road or call 505-3288, ask for Alissa.
Sales/ Marketing ADVANCE CONCERT TICKET SALES • $11 per hour guaranteed plus a weekly bonus program. We are seeking individuals for full and part time in our local Asheville sales office. • Benefit package • Weekly paycheck • Students welcome. Our employees earn $500-$650 per week with bonuses. No experience necessary, we will train the right people. Enthusiasm and a clear speaking voice are required. Call today for a personal interview. 828-236-2530.
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ALL FUN GIFTS • We are looking for a full time inside sales employee to join our team. Candidate will be responsible for generating sales revenue by analyzing and researching database for sales leads, following up on catalogue requests, and win-back sales on old accounts. The candidate will also be responsible for processing and following up on new accounts (including both internet and new sales orders). We prefer candidates with computer skills. Candidate must be verbally fluent, self motivated, positive, focused, reliable, and detail oriented. Previous sales experience also a requirement. Benefits include competitive pay, comfortable atmosphere w/casual dress, holiday and vacation pay, health insurance, and great office hours. Salary $10.00 per hour plus commission. Interested parties please fax or email resume and cover letter, Attn: Jacqui fax# 828236-2658 or email: Jacqui@allfungifts.com
CooperRiis Therapeutic Community has an excellent opportunity for a 30 hour a week Mental Health LPN in Asheville, NC. Some weekend hours required. $16-$18 per hour. Candidates must have the following qualifications: Current license & in good standing with NC Board of Nursing Excellent interpersonal skills and sound work ethic 2-3 yrs of nursing experiencepreferably in Mental Health Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft excel a plus Able to work in a fast paced environment Phlebotomy skills a plus Forward electronic resume/cover letter to: hr@cooperriis.org. No phone calls or in person visits 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
AVAILABLE POSITIONS • MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Clinician Offender Services Program Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Experience is preferred. Please contact Diane Paige, diane.paige @meridianbhs.org Haywood County: Certified Medical Assistant Administrative and patient care support duties in an outpatient, psychiatric recovery center. Primary responsibility for Patient Assistance Program. Must be a graduate of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program and CMA certification with AAMA or AMT required. Must have two years of related experience required, preferably in an outpatient medical office setting. Must also have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. Please contact Kyler Robbins, kyler.robbins @meridianbhs.org Jackson County: Clinician/Lead Recovery Educator Recovery Education Center: Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Please contact Julie Durham-Defee, julie.durham-defee @meridianbhs.org Cherokee County: JJTC Team/Intensive In-Home Team Member Position open for Licensed Clinician/Provisionally Licensed Clinician, or QMHP. Will function as third member of 3 person team providing JJTC services to Cherokee/Clay Counties. Please contact Vicki Sturtevant, vicki.sturtevant @meridianbhs.org Transylvania County: Case Manager Recovery Education Center: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience. For more information, please contact Caroline Carter, caroline.carter @meridianbhs.org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org
Restaurant/ Food APOLLO FLAME • WAITSTAFF Full-time. • Fast, friendly atmosphere. • Apply in person between 2pm-4pm, 485 Hendersonville Road. 274-3582.
Drivers/Delivery CHEF. Experience chef needed,food preparation, maintain inventory/food cost, follow food safety procedure, and strong communication/organization skills. DRIVER NEEDED Drivers wanted for immediate hire .Looking for polished candidates with a great attitude and initiative to serve as a driver. Candidate should be Well mannered, reliable and trustworthy, 21 years of age and above,(Full time and part time )(Shifts available ) , Flexible hours, Five days a week and great pay! Interested applicants should send their resumes to robert.muto@yahoo.com
Medical/ Health Care CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Full-time position at Asheville Chiropractic, 553 Haywood Road. $12 per hour. See www.mountainx.com or craigslist for more info. Call 828-253-0580.
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CLINICIAN • OFFENDER SERVICES PROGRAM Is recruiting for a licensed or license eligible Clinician to provide group and individual treatment to sex offenders and domestic violence abusers within the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program and the Domestic Violence Abuser Program. Experience is preferred. • A broad range of mental health and substance abuse issues are addressed in this integrated treatment program. Please send application and resume w/cover letter addressing how your experience prepares you for this position to Diane Paige, Offender Services Coordinator at diane.paige @meridianbhs.org. • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org
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
FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF HENDERSONVILLE • Seeks a licensed or provisionally licensed therapist for our adult and child population. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for the right credentialed, energetic team member. Please email resume and/or letter of interest to jdomansky@fpscorp.com.
INTAKE LIAISON WANTED • Do you have previous experience working in the behavioral health field? Do you consider yourself to be detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional? If this is you and you are in search of a challenging position that will allow you to further hone your professional skills, you could be Eliada Homes’ new Intake Liaison. • Responsibilities: Receive all initial inquires and applications for Eliada’s services. Must be familiar with databases and be able to create reports as needed. Must complete all required documents within deadlines, and perform all office management duties. This will include staff schedules, appointments, etc. • Qualifications: Prefer Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, but will consider a degree in office management or health information systems. At least one year of experience with social work, particularly referral/admissions work is a plus. • Prefer non-profit behavioral health experience. This job requires excellent follow through and there is a high level of accountability. Must be able to multi-task, communicate professionally, and deal with persons in crisis. This is a fast-paced environment with many deadlines. • For the right person, it will be an excellent opportunity to grow while at the same time helping to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve at Eliada! Please send all resumes to Sheri Peck at speck@eliada.org or apply on-line at www.eliada.org/employment
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.
PT ADULT PROGRAM ASSISTANT • Provide administrative and planning assistance for adult and senior programs at the Asheville JCC, including social, cultural, educational, and community service efforts. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer/database skills required. For job description and application instructions: www.jcc-asheville.org, click “JCC News.”
SUPERVISORY STAFF Families Together Inc. is now hiring supervisory staff. Qualified candidates must be a Qualified Professional and have a supervisory experience in the mental health field. Families Together provides a positive, supportive team atmosphere, with benefits and team culture. www.familiestogether.net
SEEKING A NIGHT RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR • Does working at night appeal to you? Are you experienced in the human service field? Eliada Homes needs competent staff to give awake coverage to our students. The NRC ensures the security, health, and safety of students during their most vulnerable hours. Night staff sets the tone for the entire day, so it is extremely important that you are dedicated to the success and well being of every student in our care. • Major responsibilities include: performing bed/bathroom checks every 7 to 10 minutes, assisting with preparation for daily activities, preparing meals, executing daily cleaning, and completing and reporting required documentation on students. • Requirements: An AA/high school diploma/GED with at least one year of experience in the mental health field or equivalent skills is preferred. Must possess a valid NCDL and be insurable by Eliada’s carriers. Must be able to stay awake and alert during third shift hours. • Position is fulltime!!! $12/hr with benefits!! Please submit resume to speck@eliada.org
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THE ASHEVILLE OFFICE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES • Is seeking the following for Adult service lines: Certified Peer Support Specialist, LCSW, LCAS/CCS or CSAC, QDDP and an RN/QMHP. Also seeking a Child QMHP to serve as a Program Director for Day Treatment Services. Please send resumes to csimpson@fpscorp.com. THE MEDIATION CENTER • Is seeking a Project Coordinator for Changing Together, a community-wide collaborative working together to promote gang prevention, intervention and suppression in Buncombe County. The mission of the Mediation Center is to create opportunity from conflict. Please see job description and application instructions at mediatebuncombe.org/ about/jobs.
Caregivers/ Nanny EXCEPTIONAL NANNY NEEDED Professional couple seeking the right person to watch our 3 year old son at our home in Brevard, NC. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm until September and approximately 30 hours/week after September 1. • $10/hour. References and background check required. jpauer341@gmail.com
Professional/ Management LICENSED THERAPIST Needed with opportunity to build a practice with referrals. Must be experienced with play therapy and working with children and families. Must be able to bill for Medicaid. Contact Bruce at The Relationship Center, (828) 777-3755. MOTIVATED PARALEGAL NEEDED Asheville law firm is interviewing for a paralegal with experience in real estate law. We are looking for a self-motivated and responsible individual with a positive attitude and professional demeanor. Proficiency with programs such as Softpro, Microsoft Office and RealFast is preferred. The ability to multitask, learn and give excellent customer service is a must. The position is full time and annual salary is based upon experience and skill level. Please submit resumes. AshevilleLawFirm @gmail.com
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