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No borders First and foremost, I’d like to thank Xpress for printing the July 6 article on immigration and education [“Stymied”]. I found it to be informative. I’d also like to ask Miss Ginocchio-Silva to perhaps reconsider the kind of education she will get in our state’s system, if we can infer anything from the anti-immigrant sentiments included in the article. Perhaps we should start with privilege, whose derivation is “private law,” a different set of rules for an elite group, originally used to describe the law of feudal nobility.

To hear an idealistic and hardworking woman like Silva derided as “privileged” by white Americans whose forebears depopulated this country, after immigrating, is galling and historically ignorant. Should Silva be forced to return to Honduras after a right-wing coup supported

by Obama? Why are all these immigrants here?

Could it be that major companies in collusion with government forces impoverished Latin America and imported an extralegal workforce in order to drive down the wages of less-recent immigrants and secure “free” markets for their subsidized goods in foreign countries? I wonder if Silva’s detractors study on computers manufactured in Chinese suicide factories operated by American businesses or enjoy designer clothes at low, low prices made by people who look shockingly similar to Silva and her parents?

We’ve overthrown more than one country over the cost of bananas.

Haven’t been yet?

I say, admit Silva; her intelligence will no doubt raise the bar. Surely there are people out there who would see her turned over to Halliburton’s private immigration prison system and many more that would like to see anyone who looks like her deported, despite the fact that your article points out that four-fifths of our Hispanic population is legally in the country. I wonder if they read that far.

To be sure, our privileges in America are deteriorating, but it is not because of immigrants, teachers or unions. It is due to corporate oligarchs pouring acid on our democratic institutions, generation after generation. As privileged Americans, it would be easy for us to cast blame on the immigrants for showing up and taking all those high-paying roofing and dishwashing jobs from legal, “native” Americans, but then we’ll just be fighting the war our masters want us to fight: the poor versus the poor. Miss GinocchioSilva, you have an ally in me.

— Martin Ramsey Asheville

If you have to immigrate here, you can’t afford it I wish that I could have felt sorry for most of the protagonists in the July 6 Xpress article “Stymied.” I’m afraid I couldn’t. As an immigrant myself, who has spent a lot of money

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I know of too many people who are in the U.S. legally, on H1-B work visas working through the lengthy and expensive process of obtaining legal permanent residency, who are unable to send a spouse or child to college because their dependant requires a separate student visa (unlike many other countries, in the U.S., work and study privileges granted to the visa holder are not extended to his/her family). This automatically places the would-be student in the “out-of-state” category resulting in higher tuition costs. If these families, who are here legally, can’t get a break on tuition why should you spit in their faces for following the rules while those who break the law get rewarded for their illegal behavior?

I can only feel a little sorry for Ms. GinocchioSilva and her family’s situation with the botched religious worker visa. As I mentioned before, U.S. immigration rules are complicated. On top of that, they can be arbitrary. Each immigration official is given some latitude as to how strictly or loosely to enforce certain aspects of the law.

No one should expect to successfully immigrate to the U.S. without the assistance of an extremely competent, and consequently expensive, immigration lawyer. (Not including the costs associated with H1-B visa that originally brought me to this country, the lawyers‘ fees associated with my marriage to my American husband and “Green Card“ added up to just under 50 percent of our wedding budget.)

Regrettably, I have heard too many stories of foreigners, wishing to respect the law but short on cash, getting bad advice from people, law degree or not, who do not understand the subtleties of U.S. immigration and thus should not be putting themselves out as immigration specialists.

— Mireille Laverty Arden

Let’s get some straight thinking into immigration I used to be a bleeding-heart liberal, but it’s issues like illegal immigration that have helped me to get over that.

My grandparents and my mother were immigrants, but they were legal. Probably most immigrants to this country have been legal until fairly recently. Why are we making an exception for one particular group of people? That applies also to learning the language. No other group was ever given special consideration as far as having signs and phone messages and so forth in their language. They had to learn English in order to get along in this country. If a person intends to live here permanently, it is to their advantage to learn English, and the sooner the better.

It also doesn’t help the cause for illegals to demonstrate for their rights, as they have sometimes done. What rights? If they are here

illegally, they have no rights, including no rights to special treatment in getting education.

Let’s get some straight thinking into all this, rather than acting emotionally (as I used to do).

This country cannot support the world, nor should it be expected to. There are plenty of native-born people who need help, and that’s enough of a burden on the government.

No matter how much you might like or admire some particular illegal(s), don’t expect that they should be any exception to the law.

— Darlene Wright Leicester

Keep Buncombe County together The proposed legislative redistricting plan for the state of North Carolina would split Buncombe County into two parts: the eastern segment (including the city of Asheville) would join the 10th District while the western part of the county would remain in the 11th District with the other mountain counties. Splitting the Buncombe County electorate would do a disservice to the people of Asheville and to all the residents of Western North Carolina.

Asheville is largely considered the heart of Western North Carolina and, as such, it is intrinsically tied to the mountain region. It is simply illogical to put our city in a Piedmont district. We have different concerns and needs than our neighbors to the east in lower-lying areas, such as steep-slope development and a tourism-focused economy. If Asheville is put in a primarily Piedmont district, then our future representatives in the U.S. House will most likely campaign on and stand for primarily Piedmont issues.

Likewise, if the 11th District (the WNC district) does not include Asheville, then the U.S. Representative for that district, with constituents in the WNC mountains (and only half of Buncombe County) will not represent the city of Asheville. Asheville will have essentially no representation. As the “gateway” to the mountains, Asheville is economically tied to the region as a whole and deserves representation with the other mountain counties.

In summary, to ensure any true representation for Asheville in the U.S. House of Representatives, we must not split Buncombe County. Please keep Asheville, and all of Buncombe County, where it belongs: in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Go to ncga.state.nc.us and submit your public comment to tell our legislators to keep Buncombe County together.

— Michelle Day Asheville

Study hard, N.C. Legislature Under the Republican majority in the N.C. House and Senate, we have gone from an F-rated, ineffective state Legislature to a Brated, well-run Legislature.

As a lifelong conservative Republican who understands conservative values must come before party affiliation, I wish I could rate the Republican majority with an A, but cannot due to a few major mistakes in judgment that have recently occurred during budget

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We must start being competitive with surrounding states such as South Carolina. I don’t know who proposed our gas taxes be increased when South Carolina is already [much] cheaper, but I would love to find out.

I imagine South Carolina loves every time they see a North Carolina tag at a gas station.

We will hear many reasons why this was done, though as long as many of our citizens are basically in the position where they cannot afford to drive to work, no reasoning is acceptable.

To be competitive with surrounding states means keeping our gas, income and corporate tax rates in line with other Southeastern states.

Although I am proud with much of the accomplishments from the Republican majority in the North Carolina General Assembly, I strongly suggest a little more thinking on their own versus continuously voting along party line. If the party is wrong let them know why. That is how to gain credibility.

Another disturbing fact is virtually all lawabiding citizens would agree it is important to them that they and their families feel safe at all times. Making cuts to the law enforcement and the judicial system is ludicrous.

The county’s DA offices are already overwhelmed with cases. You never cut prosecutors’ staff.

Make the cuts where cuts are needed and leave the rest alone. I feel sure that by listening to the needs of our constituents and responding in a timely manner, I will gladly be able to rate this current legislature with an A-rating.

— Jeff Gerber Unionville

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There have been letters of support submitted by adjacent community organizations and the folks in Asheville are hereby alerted to the continuing efforts of many who wish to keep this local market alive and well.

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It’s time to regulate scooters It’s time we regulated motorized scooters. I mean really make them a non-gray area transportation means. I want to see them regulated in a way that their role on the roads becomes clear to everyone, and [scooter operators] become responsible for their actions.

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quate muffler at all hours. As a motorist I have had to follow scooters driving very slow and unwilling to move to the right side of the lane as they are legally obligated.

I have heard many conversations from scooter riders about what they have managed to get away with. This usually has to do with the laws regarding scooters motors being small.

I recognize there are many safe, conscientious riders of scooters: It’s the numerous, dangerous ones who are the most obvious.

Regulating scooters would make their riders financially and legally responsible for their actions. I see police harassing bicyclists regularly but never scooter riders. If scooter drivers cause an accident now, there is no financial recourse for the other parties involved beyond the court system. Insurance would make the rest of us safe from scooter drivers’ actions.

Licensing and registration would provide the police the authority to require that scooters act safely.

I realize one of the points of having a scooter is to get away from this all, and that has fostered the problems. So let’s solve this by requiring scooters to become legal, responsible, licensed vehicles.

— Andrew Weatherly Asheville

“Aliens” among us There must be “aliens” among us. I see them daily in the Asheville area, running red lights and never using turn signals. I have experienced several near misses by these folks.

And apparently, there are more alien drivers in Asheville than in the Chicago area, where I drove accident- and ticket-free for 37 years.

I wish the Asheville aliens would learn the rules of the road and the meaning of red lights before driving. Having had two “close encounters” last week, and having watched a stopped car in front of me run a red light, I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for making Asheville a safe place to drive.

— P. Diane Chambers Asheville

Driving the narrow way Folks driving down Hillside Street seem utterly confused about who has the right of way when parked cars make it impossible for both cars to pass. Many neighborhood roads in Asheville are quite narrow indeed! The “general” rule of the road is, if you need to cross the center of the road to pass a parked car on your side of the street while another car is approaching from the opposite direction, you must yield.

Wait until it is safe to pass and then go. Same thing goes for bikes.

— Jacquie Hammond Asheville

Unless he’s having a picnic, keep Jesus out of city parks I saw a giant group of Christians swinging big Jesus flags and singing Jesus songs in front of the courthouse and city hall in Pack Square Park [recently]. This is inappropriate and should be stopped, unless other religious

groups are also allowed — or encouraged — to worship in front of our symbols of governance.

If that is not going to happen, then that church has no business planting Jesus at the feet of our supposedly secular government buildings.

— Chris Burgher Asheville

Let me tell you about Junior Achievement Today I had the pleasure of volunteering at a wonderful community service and fundraising event put on by The Rotary Club of Madison County. The event was the Hot Doggett 100 bicycle tour of Madison County. There were two rides: a 100-mile ride and The Devil’s Fork Metric, a 100-kilometer ride.

The amount of coordination and work hours required to put on these events is staggering; the effort of the Rotarians is truly impressive.

To be fair, they couldn’t put on this event without sponsors, public-service groups and more than 100 volunteers. Over 340 participants enjoyed cycling on about 130 miles of the beautiful Madison County roads because of their effort.

Being the executive director of Junior Achievement, which serves six school districts in the region, I know firsthand the impact that this club has in the county. These fine Rotarians provide funding and volunteers to junior achievers and serve every fifth- and eighthgrader in the county with Junior Achievement programs and real-world role models that help inspire and prepare students to be successful in the global economy. Their commitment to the well-being of Madison County students is remarkable.

While it’s certainly self-serving to write this letter saying nice things about one of Junior Achievement’s valuable supporters, I urge you to not take my word for it. Have breakfast with them at one of their weekly meetings and find out for yourself how great these people are and how impressive they and their work for the community is. I’m sure they’ll be glad to let you know how you can work along side them to support the community.

— Alan Kirkpatrick Junior Achievement of WNC Asheville

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Recently, the two of us sat on Lexington Avenue reading Mountain Xpress aloud to each other. It’s something we do while we take in the goings-on in our neighborhood.

We live in downtown Asheville, and while we appreciate the quirky spunk of West Asheville, the almost rural feel of Fairview, the old-school Southern charm of Beaver Lake, downtown embodies what we truly love about this city — the local-business culture, good walking, the constant emergence and subsequent disappearance of first-rate street art (what some people call “graffiti”).

We were drawn to Asheville for all the reasons everyone is, but also because of where we come from and how unsafe many places can be for us. Both of us are Southern and queer: From our perspective, there isn’t a better place for Southern LGBT folks than Asheville. In the years Heather lived in Nashville, she often joked that Asheville might be the one Southern place where you faced a greater threat for being a homophobe than for being gay.

Lately, however, we worry that Asheville is increasingly resembling the Southern towns we’re from (Baton Rouge, La., and Gastonia, N.C.) and, in the process, becoming less safe for us and for the Asheville community we love.

We attended the Feb. 22 City Council meeting described by James Dye in a recent Mountain Xpress commentary [see “How Do You Spell ‘Respect,’” June 29], in which Asheville adopted a pro-LGBT ordinance. In fact, we walked to the City Building from our apartment in the late afternoon. We sat together, and for most of the meeting, we held hands — despite the disgusted looks and whispers.

That didn’t surprise us, because we knew there would be many in attendance who would virulently oppose the city ordinance, which notably outlaws bullying on city property. But we hadn’t anticipated feeling so nervous about leaving the building after the meeting that we quickly found the stairwell and literally ran home.

We hadn’t anticipated that in living together downtown, making Biltmore Avenue and Wall

the 12th gayest city in America. To be sure, some will be delighted that in a starkly conservative part of the country, Asheville is a haven for all things progressive. But others will undoubtedly be shocked to learn who populates this town.

Research on hate crimes has shown that the perceived ascendancy of minorities elicits a kind of rage that frequently results in verbal threats and sometimes violence. The ever-growing tourism resulting from so much Asheville buzz in the national media, together with recent gay victories both locally and nationally (congratulations, New York!) create the potential for Asheville’s own series of unfortunate events.

The Asheville Grown campaign has taken off. Almost every single storefront in our neighborhood features the smartly designed “Love Asheville” or “Local is the New Black” posters.

This campaign resonates with people who live here and LOVE that they do. And while the regional economy depends on tourism dollars, it’s up to the locals to preserve our unique identity by resisting the importation of that which doesn’t jibe with our culture.

True, we were holding hands. But that’s why we moved to Asheville — because it was a place where we believed we could.

Street our neighborhood, we would be openly stared, pointed and laughed at on a daily basis.

We were shocked when, while walking home just after dark on a summer evening, two men who appeared to be lost (and thus, presumably, not local) began following us. They made several jokes that were hard to comprehend (as so much racist, sexist and homophobic humor is). We had only just closed our apartment building’s gate behind us when they tried to follow us in for what we imagine would not have been a very Asheville Zen-like scene.

True, we were holding hands. But that’s why we moved to Asheville — because it was a place where we believed we could.

Dye’s perhaps ironic comment was, “It’s alarmist, perhaps even ‘a lie from the pit of hell,’ to intimate that such violence could happen here,” referring to the murder of gayrights activist David Kato Kisule in Kampala.

Increasingly, however, it’s quite realistic to suggest that such violence is not only possible but probable here.

With Asheville’s exploding popularity as a Southern tourist destination, this city will see more and more visitors who may be unaware that last year, advocate.com named Asheville

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Asheville is a great town; Asheville is a gay town. These facts are inextricably linked.

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by Jake Frankel Redistricting cuts to the heart of our democracy. To ensure that everyone’s vote counts the same, the boundaries for congressional as well as state House and Senate districts must be redrawn every 10 years, based on the latest census data.

In North Carolina, members of the General Assembly do the job, factoring in assorted geographic, cultural and partisan considerations. Essentially, says Asheville

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City Council member Esther Manheimer, that enables politicians to choose who their potential constituents will be.

“You can run these maps analyzing them by age, race, party affiliation. ... You can’t even imagine what you can know,” notes Manheimer, a redistricting lawyer when the Democrats held power. “The people behind the redistricting process have more power than even voters to decide who elected officials are going to be.”

you This year, that power lies with the new Republican majority, and the proposed districts could literally rewrite the political map for a decade — in Congress, the state House and Senate, and even the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.

In the following pages, Xpress assesses the potential impacts in light of North Carolina’s turbulent redistricting history. So whether you’re fuming over recent events in Raleigh or believe it’s high time the Republicans got their due, read on. X

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by Jake Frankel Republicans have fired the first round in the latest edition of the political turf war that predictably erupts every 10 years in the wake of the U.S. census. And the proposed new congressional districts could make it very difficult for a Democrat to represent Asheville and Buncombe County in the U.S. House, says Roger Hartley, director of Western Carolina University’s Master of Public Affairs Program.

Released July 1 by the first Republican-controlled General Assembly in 140 years, the plan shifts almost all of Asheville’s reliably Democratic voters from the 11th District, currently represented by Democrat Heath Shuler, to the conservative 10th, presently the domain of Republican Patrick McHenry.

The political goal, says Hartley, is to siphon off enough Democrats from Shuler’s district to make him vulnerable while maintaining McHenry’s solid base in the 10th.

“These maps are fantastic for Republicans,” he asserts. “They’ve drawn the districts in a way that they’re going to have opportunities to get both seats.”

Critics say it’s a blatantly partisan move that ignores traditional geographic, cultural and economic boundaries. Yet many observers believe the new lines meet the legal requirements, leaving opponents unsure how to combat what Hartley calls “the loss of ... the political map for a decade.”

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In response, Shuler’s camp fired off a defiant statement. “This is the partisan and politically gerrymandered map we expected,” spokesperson Andrew Whalen declared. “Shuler is running for re-election in 2012 and looks forward to continuing to fight for all the working families of WNC.” But rumors continue to circulate concerning Shuler’s interest in the vacant position

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of athletic director at UT-Knoxville, the former NFL quarterback’s alma mater. And “Shuler’s camp,” the website Politico noted June 29, “isn’t exactly pushing back on [those] reports.”

At a July 7 public hearing on the redistricting, the congressman’s team distributed talking points that said: “This proposed map does not let voters choose their representatives. Instead it is letting representatives choose their voters.”

Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell, who plans to challenge Shuler in the Democratic primary whichever way the lines are drawn, echoed his opponent’s supporters at the hearing. “Carving Asheville out of the 11th District is completely irrational,” Bothwell declared. “Those legislators ... have forgotten that the Eastern Continental Divide separates their homes from ours.”

The new maps place Bothwell’s own home outside the district he’s looking to represent (he’s said he’ll consider moving into the new 11th if the maps become law). Shuler’s current congressional and campaign offices would also fall outside his district.

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Both Dan Eichenbaum of Murphy and Spence Campbell of Hendersonville declared their candidacy within days of the maps’ release, though neither man’s initial announcement mentioned the redistricting. Miller also said recently that he hasn’t ruled out another run.

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Other local GOP leaders, however, have expressed mixed feelings. Buncombe Rep. Tim Moffitt joined his two Statehouse colleagues — Democrats Susan Fisher and Patsy Keever — in opposing the plan. He and Fisher, both of whom serve on the House Redistricting Committee, say they had no chance to help shape the maps. Fisher slammed the process as overly secretive, saying the maps came directly from the committee chairs, Sen. Bob Rucho and Rep. David Lewis, and their respective staffs.

In an interview last month, Buncombe County GOP Chair Henry Mitchell had opposed any congressional maps that would divide the county, but he’s since softened his tone.

“We don’t necessarily agree that it should be split, but we think that if it is split, having two representatives in Washington would be better than one,” Mitchell explains. “In the long run, it could help Buncombe County get more federal funding or more attention.”

But local Democratic Party Chair Emmet Carney doesn’t buy that argument. “I can’t see the benefit,” he observes. “By splitting our county in half for no rational reason, they’re attempting to minimize the voice of Buncombe. … It’s unreasonable to think that someone who represents Gaston County is aware of our issues. … Your congressman might need an atlas now to even determine if you’re in his constituency.”

David Gantt, who chairs the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, agrees. “I think it will hurt county government, because neither representative would have any loyalty to Asheville and Buncombe County,” the Democrat maintains. “It’s clearly a partisan scheme. I don’t even think local Republicans I’ve talked to support this. We’ll see if the national party is running the General Assembly, because that’s what it boils down to.”

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Against that backdrop, all eyes are turning toward Rep. McHenry of the 10th District. A deputy majority whip, the powerful four-term Republican also serves on the House Financial Services Committee. Elected to Congress at age 29 after a short stint in the Statehouse, McHenry quickly became a fair-haired boy of the modern conservative movement, hailed by the National Journal recently as the “most conservative member of Congress from North Carolina and the 17th most conservative representative in the country.”

Based in Cherryville, he’s enjoyed strong support in the district: Last year, McHenry demolished Democrat Jeff Gregory, collecting 71 percent of the vote.

True, the redistricting plan would add 35,511 Democrats to McHenry’s territory while cutting 11,393 Republicans, (the latter due mostly to moving Avery and Mitchell counties into the 11th). In the new 10th District, Democrats would actually outnumber Republicans 185,830 to 167,990.

But the plan would also bump up the number of unaffiliated voters, from 103,872 to 117,855.

And historically, “All the unaffiliated voters break toward [McHenry],” notes Cliff Moone, the state Democratic Party’s 10th District chair.

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in name only,” he reports.

This spring, Politico called McHenry “the point man in Congress for the state’s redistricting.” If this is true, it would seem highly unlikely that his district would be reconfigured to his disadvantage.

McHenry declined to be interviewed for this article. But in a recent press statement, he said: “Redistricting is a duty of the General Assembly. ... If the map proposed by the General Assembly is approved, I would be honored to represent the people of Buncombe and Polk counties and provide them with the strong constituent service they deserve.”

Gantt, however, slams that notion: “I think it would be hard to get much out of Rep. McHenry because of history and his really harsh stance on things that mean a lot to people in the city of Asheville and Buncombe County.”

Moone, meanwhile, says he “welcomes the folks from Asheville into the 10th District,” even though he “doesn’t believe it’s a just rendering of the map.” The redistricting, he says, could backfire if Democrats have “a very strong and well-financed candidate who focuses on Mr. McHenry’s votes.” The congressman’s recent support for ending Medicare entitlements, notes Moone, could cost him votes among the area’s many retirees.

But Moone has no illusions about how hard that would be to pull off. “McHenry’s been very, very strong,” he emphasizes. “It’s been 40 years or more since a Democrat has won this district.”

Payback?

All sides say they expect the proposal to end up in court, as have Democrats’ redistricting proposals in previous years (see “Déjà Vu All Over Again” elsewhere in this issue). But Asheville City Council member Esther Manheimer, a Democrat who previously served as a redistricting lawyer when her party controlled the General Assembly, says she thinks the new 10th and 11th District maps are lawful.

“Just because they changed the district fairly radically doesn’t make it unconstitutional,” Manheimer explains. “It might be problematic from a common-sense standpoint but not from a legal standpoint.”

Carney, meanwhile, says his party is already plotting strategy. “If these maps sit, we’ll have to adjust. If we’ve been disempowered, we will have to regain that power,” he asserts.

Mitchell, however, says that despite his mixed feelings, Republican leaders based the maps on population growth more than partisanship, noting: “Overall, Republicans are pretty pleased with what they’re proposing. … Democrats gerrymandered the current districts to give them an edge.”

And based on her own experience, Manheimer concurs. “I think it’s unfortunate when any party in power abuses its discretion,” she notes.

“And certainly, the Democrats are guilty of that.

I understand that some of this is payback, and probably deservedly so.” X Jake Frankel can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 115, or at jfrankel@mountainx.com.

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at the table,” Moffitt asserts.

The one thing Moffitt and his Democratic colleagues seem to agree on is that they had no say in the proposal. Despite belonging to the party in power and serving on the House Redistricting Committee, Moffitt says he had “zero voice in this process.”

“Nothing was transparent,” says Keever, who urged local voters to make their opinions known at a July 18 public hearing at A-B Tech. Fisher also rallied supporters, encouraging them to attend the hearing, noting, “They released the maps in the evening, when the news cycle would be off, so they wouldn’t get nearly as much of a bashing as they might have ordinarily.”

voters as much as you can and not let them infect another district to a high degree,” she explains.

But the prior maps, stresses Manheimer, were also the product of political strategy. “If you look at Buncombe and how the House districts are drawn here, it’s not a mistake that all three districts come into the city: That’s an attempt to dilute the conservative county vote, to try to ensure that there’s three Democratic seats.”

Moffitt overcame that handicap last year, ousting incumbent Jane Whilden by a respectable margin. And the new battle lines, he maintains, are “fair, logical and very legal. ...

“I think most reasonable people would agree that the urban areas are consistent with their line of thought in a lot of ways, and the more rural areas are consistent with their line of thought. This is a balanced way for everyone to at least be recognized with a seat

Due to a change in local election law engineered in Raleigh back in May, the new Statehouse districts will also apply to the Buncombe County commissioners, formerly chosen via at-large elections (see “Balancing Act,” June 22 Xpress). The new maps could put several current board members (all of whom are Democrats) at loggerheads.

Vice Chair Bill Stanley and Commissioner Holly Jones both live in the proposed 114th District. Commissioners K. Ray Bailey and Carol Peterson are both in the 115th. The board chair (currently Democrat David Gantt) will continue to be elected countywide.

All five incumbents face re-election next year.

The new law also expanded the board to seven members.

During next year’s transition, each district will elect two commis-

by Jake Frankel The proposed new districts for Statehouse and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners could further polarize both the legislative delegation and local voters.

Released the evening of July 12, the new maps place Democratic Reps. Susan Fisher and Patsy Keever in the same district (the 114th, which now includes most of Asheville), potentially pitting them against each other in a primary next year. Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt’s newly drawn 116th District stretches from Arden in the south to Sandy Mush in the northwest, essentially doing an end run around Asheville. Similarly, a new, more conservative 115th District extends from Fairview to Barnardsville in eastern Buncombe County.

Fisher and Keever say the new lines, drawn by GOP leaders in Raleigh with little input even from Redistricting Committee members, were designed to force one of the two legislators out.

“This is obviously a Republican attempt to draw Democrats out of office and dilute our influence,” charges Fisher. Keever, meanwhile, declares, “They want to pile all the progressives into the city and have two [other] districts, in hopes of adding a Republican.”

Asheville City Council member Esther Manheimer, a Democrat who served as a redistricting lawyer when her party controlled the General Assembly, says this is a tried-and-true strategy.

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Incumbent commissioners also now in competition

sioners: The winner gets a four-year term and the runner-up two years (after that, the elections will be staggered). Thus, while both incumbents in the 114th and 115th districts could still be reelected, they might find themselves competing for the four-year term.

With Democrats outnumbering Republicans in the 114th 32,439 to 10,906, both of those commissioners, and the state legislator, will probably be Democrats. But the district’s liberal demographics suggest that a more left-leaning candidate could displace one of the incumbents. Asheville City Council member Brownie Newman is rumored to be considering a run; he announced July 15 that he won’t seek re-election to Council.

The picture gets murkier in the 115th, with 22,594 Democrats, 17,340 Republicans and 15,289 unaffiliated voters. And with Keever now moved to the 114th, her former district has no incumbent heading into next year’s election.

And the 116th has the most conservative demographics: Under the new maps, the district would lose 2,704 Democrats (leaving it with 20,198) and 223 Republicans (leaving it with 18,611). According to State Board of Elections data, however, the 14,786 unaffiliated voters tend to swing Republican: In 2008, voters from those precincts gave John McCain 53.99 percent of their ballots compared with 44.86 percent for Barack Obama.

Moves and countermoves The current commissioners unanimously opposed the switch to district elections, which was spearheaded by Moffitt. Gantt had said they were considering a November referendum to reestablish at-large elections before the district elections could be held. Legal consultants advised against it, however.

“It’s disappointing; it’s not what I’d like to hear, but the state is sovereign in North Carolina, and we have to live with that, reluctantly,” Gantt says now. “The way the constitution is written, it looks like we’re probably going to have to deal with the new system, and we’ll do the best we can with what we have to work with.”

Moffitt, however, maintains that whichever way the lines are drawn, district elections are “a good way to make sure county residents have a voice at the table. David [Gantt] knows that with at-large elections, the backroom strategy for any political campaign in the county, from the beginning of time, is that all you have to do is win the city vote, and ... you win the seat. … I don’t ultimately think that’s the fairest thing to our county residents.”

Meanwhile, the state Democratic Party is expected to mount a legal challenge, and both Keever and Fisher are on board. Though Keever first claimed state office last year after slaying fellow Democrat Bruce Goforth in a primary duel, she says she has no desire to oppose Fisher.

“If we do run against each other, it’s going to be very difficult, because we ... both think the other one’s doing a great job,” Keever explains.

“It might be the world’s cleanest campaign. But I think it’s way too early to say what’s going to happen. We’re not accepting that this is the way it’s going to be.” X

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by David Forbes The North Carolina Senate’s proposed redistricting maps, released July 12, grow Democratic Sen. Martin Nesbitt’s 49th District to encompass most of Buncombe County. Republican Sen. Tom Apodaca’s 48th District meanwhile, loses Polk County but gains Transylvania. His district also expands slightly to include all of Henderson County and part of southern Buncombe.

At press time, lawmakers were slated to hold public hearings on the new districts July 18 at various locations across the state, including A-B Tech in Asheville and Western Carolina University.

“Obviously, they’re going to try to draw something favorable to them,” Nesbitt, the minority leader, said in a press conference just before the maps’ release. Lambasting the process to date, he said there’d been no committee vote on the maps and that many members hadn’t even seen them yet, which the veteran legislator called “unprecedented.”

“We don’t expect anything good, but we deserve to have the maps in our hands,” he asserted.

Nesbitt’s proposed district includes fewer registered Democrats than the current version did when it was established in 2003 (dropping from 49 to 45 percent), more unaffiliated voters (rising from 20 to 28 percent) and fewer Republicans (dropping from 29 to 25 percent). Apodaca’s new district has fewer Democrats than his old one (dropping from 32 to 29 percent) but also fewer Republicans (dropping from 44 to 38 percent) and more unaffiliated voters (rising 22 to 31 percent).

Most of the controversy over the Senate maps concerns the Piedmont, where a number of the new districts would force Democratic legislators to run against each other. WNC’s Senate districts mostly avoided that kind of drastic shift, though the 50th now encompasses the whole of Haywood County. That means former Democratic Sens.

Joe Sam Queen and John Snow, who’ve been said to be considering running again, would now be in the same district.

David Forbes can be reached at 251-1333, ext.

137, or at dforbes@mountainx.com.

Jake Frankel can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 115, or at jfrankel@mountainx.com.

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DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN

by Nelda Holder With threats of lawsuits already flying as redistricting gets under way, North Carolina’s history provides a mirror for illuminating the shape of the debate to come.

To achieve equal representation, the boundaries for congressional as well as state House and Senate districts must be redrawn every 10 years, based on the latest census figures. North Carolina’s thorny redistricting history has produced landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions by running afoul of both the 14th Amendment’s equal-protection clause (one person, one vote: Thornburg v. Gingles, 1986) and the federal Voting Rights Act (treatment of minority voters: Shaw v. Hunt, 1996).

Tar Heel lawmakers have also compromised the state constitution’s requirement that county boundaries be respected when drawing N.C. House and Senate districts. “Counties can be divided only to the extent necessary to comply with federal law,” Robert Joyce of the UNC School of Government wrote in explaining the N.C. Supreme Court’s 2002 decision in Stephenson v. Bartlett.

As Joyce documents in a 2011 blog post titled

HISTORY LOOMS LARGE IN CURRENT REDISTRICTING FIGHT

the reporting of the census data and the introduction of computers to redistricting,” Crowell wrote in an email. Drawing districts has become more sophisticated, he explained, “and as gerrymandering became more precise, and more obvious, people reacted with lawsuits.” The increase in litigation isn’t limited to North Carolina, notes Crowell, a professor of public law and government: It’s a national phenomenon.

What’s a legislature to do?

Gerrymandering means redrawing district lines to benefit the party in power. In Western North Carolina, that charge has been leveled against the new configuration of the 11th Congressional District, which splits both Buncombe County and the city of Asheville.

“When you have the power, it’s difficult to give it up, and now we’ve got the GOP in power.

They’ve been waiting for this a long time,” notes Rep. Ray Rapp.

The Mars Hill Democrat is one of four primary sponsors (two Democrats, two Republicans) of HB 824, which aims to create a nonpartisan

“IT IS HARD TO PREDICT WHAT ELSE MIGHT SHOW UP IN LAWSUITS. LAWYERS HAVE BEEN QUITE CREATIVE THE LAST SEVERAL ROUNDS OF REDISTRICTING.” MICHAEL CROWELL UNC SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT “Normal Pattern: Census, Redistricting, Lawsuit,” such challenges are becoming ever more common.

After the 1980 census, the Legislature was forced to draw up three different redistricting plans before one of them passed muster with federal judges.

In the 1990s, it took four plans. Following the 2000 count, there were five.

And amid the current tug of war, a new round of litigation looks to be in the offing based on, at minimum, minority populations being shifted to a different district.

“From what has been said so far, it appears that at least some of the litigation will focus on race; that is, whether districts have been drawn to diminish or improve the strength of African-American voters,” confirmed Michael Crowell from the School of Government. “It is hard to predict what else might show up in lawsuits. Lawyers have been quite creative the last several rounds of redistricting. After all, this only happens every 10 years, and people have lots of time between redistricting to think of new legal theories.”

Some of that increase may be due to “changes in

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redistricting process. Instead of North Carolina’s long-standing practice of having legislators themselves draw the district lines, the bill would turn that responsibility over to the Legislative Services Office, which currently handles such matters as drafting bills, evaluating programs and conducting research.

Rapp thinks the bill, which has already passed the House, will become law this session. To his regret, however, it wouldn’t take effect until 2021.

“I’m in favor of this, whether Democrats or Republicans are in power,” Rapp said in a phone interview. “I’d rather do [redistricting] on the basis of population, compactness, continuity. ... We need to do it in a very straightforward way, without regard to where incumbents are located.”

“I’ve listened to Republicans,” said the legislative veteran, “and they’ve convinced me that this needs to be a nonpartisan commission, or staff using the Iowa model. I’ve heard this for the nineand-a-half years I’ve been down there, [and I] came to the conclusion several years ago they were right.”

The Iowa model Created in 1980, the Iowa model uses a Legislative Service Bureau to handle redistricting. Ironically, Sen. Clark Plexico, a Democrat, proposed the same approach in the N.C. General Assembly back in 1993, but it died in the Democratic legislature’s Rules and Operations Committee.

Since then, at least 23 bills proposing a nonpartisan redistricting process have been introduced in the General Assembly, according to the official website. Three of them were filed in the current, Republican-dominated session. Twenty were put forward under the Democrats between 1993 and 2009, often sponsored by Republicans such as Sen. Tom Apodaca of Hendersonville, Sen. Phil Berger of Eden and Rep. Thom Tillis of Mecklenburg County. Those three are part of the new Republican leadership in Raleigh: Apodaca chairs the powerful Ways & Means Committee, Berger is the Senate’s president pro tempore, and Tillis is speaker of the House. Their names no longer appear in the list of those sponsoring nonpartisan-redistricting legislation.

Basically, these reform bills have all sought the same thing — a constitutional amendment that would turn the process over to a nonpartisan Independent Redistricting Commission or its equivalent. The bills have also called for: • Avoiding elongated and irregularly shaped districts; • Adhering to the one-person, one-vote mandate; • Minimizing the number of split counties, municipalities and other communities of interest.

Would it work?

But if HB 824 or a similar bill passes, will it really achieve its intended purpose?

“A nonpartisan redistricting commission or similar approach might reduce the political aspects but will not eliminate them,” Crowell asserts. He acknowledges, however, that supporters “believe it would focus less on straight party advantage and give more weight to geography, historical alignments, keeping counties together, not dividing cities, compactness and other neutral factors.”

Another outcome, he added, could be giving “greater voice to independent voters, who now make up 24 percent of registered voters in the state.”

Crowell also stresses that it’s hard to predict how districts will perform over a decade.

“Remember that the current legislative districts [that] have given Republicans a clear majority were drawn by Democrats,” he cautions. “North Carolina is a changing state, and fewer and fewer voters seem tied to either major party, making it hard to be sure how folks are going to vote four, six years from now.” X Contributing editor Nelda Holder can be reached at nfholder@gmail.com.

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As of the July 15 filing deadline, the candidates are: Council members Jan Davis and Bill Russell, Greenway Commission member (and former chair) Marc Hunt, libertarian activist Tim Peck, Haw Creek Community Association President Chris Pelly, engineer (and active Republican) Mark Cates, community activist Lael Gray, retired schoolteacher (and former Boone Town Council member) Saul Chase, and LGBT activist TJ Thomasson.

Notably absent from the list is Vice Mayor Brownie Newman, who said he decided not to seek a third term so he can focus on his work as vice president of FLS Energy.

“I want to thank all of my friends and supporters in Asheville for the opportunity to serve on Asheville City Council for the past sevenand-a-half years,” Newman said in a statement.

“I continue to see local government as a place where people can make a real difference in their community. I look forward to working with my colleagues on Council for the remainder of 2011 and congratulate the Council members who have chosen to run for re-election, as well as the other

First in the gate: On July 1, Asheville City Council member Bill Russell, left, and Greenway Commission member Marc Hunt, background, center, filed to be one of nine people vying for three open seats. photo by Jerry Nelson

citizens who will stand for election this fall.”

Newman added that he’s proud of the current Council’s commitment to energy independence and an approach that “has been both progressive and fiscally responsible.”

This year’s Council race is off to a slow start.

As of late April, all three incumbents remained publicly undecided. Russell didn’t announce his candidacy until July 1, the first day of filing.

Davis’ intentions weren’t clear until he filed July 13. Only three candidates — Hunt, Pelly and Cates — threw their hats in the ring before June.

Chase, Thomasson and Gray all announced their candidacies during the filing period.

The Oct. 11 primary will narrow the field to six candidates; the top three vote-getters in the Nov. 8 general election will win seats on Council.

— David Forbes

In Buncombe, the number of same-sex households has risen by 110 percent in last decade Buncombe County has 15.5 same-sex couples per 1,000 residents — more than any other county in North Carolina, according to a study by the Williams Institute based on U.S. census data. Durham County ranked second with 12.7 per 1,000 residents.

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Asheville’s rate is even higher: 19.7, substantially greater than the city of Durham’s 13.2.

Other Western North Carolina counties also ranked high: From Avery to Macon, a 12-county area displays some of the state’s highest rates of male same-sex couples: more than three per 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, a five-county area from Madison to Transylvania has some of the highest rates for all-female couples: more than five per 1,000.

According to an Asheville Citizen-Times report, the number of same-sex couples in Buncombe County has increased by 110 percent in the last decade. The Williams study also found that up to 25 percent of same-couples in WNC are raising children.

But in another survey the group did last year, researchers found that around one in seven same-sex couples weren’t counted by the census: Some did not identiry themselves as partners, and some live in homes where neither is the householder.

Based at the UCLA School of Law, the institute conducts research on sexual-orientation and gender-identity law and public policy. The group takes census data and adjusts it for what it says are potential undercounts.

To review the complete study, go to avl.mx/3t.

— Christopher George

themap Nuclear waste is not welcome on area roadways, nor in a repository once proposed for north Buncombe County, say protesters who marched from Pritchard Park to the Federal Building late Friday afternoon, July 15. They were accompanied by a small marching band and a large, mock nuclear-waste container.

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Every once in awhile, the perfect volunteer for a particular job shows up just when you need them. Such was the case with Corine Duncan.

RiverLink relies on a host of dedicated volunteers, but Duncan, who studied environmental science and rangeland ecology at Oregon State University, is a plant ecologist who knows how to eradicate weeds. Maybe not rid the world of them permanently, but at least seriously thin the ranks.

Having resolved to leave Oregon, Duncan and her husband — like many Asheville transplants — set about researching where they ought to go. It won’t surprise those of us who already live here that the couple chose Asheville. But for Duncan, it had less to do with great restaurants and an eclectic downtown than with Western North Carolina’s extraordinary plant diversity.

In Oregon, she worked with the Institute for Applied Ecology on a project to re-establish Nelson’s checker-mallow, a lovely but threatened pink wildflower. At 20 sites in the Willamette Valley, Duncan and her co-workers planted 40,000 propagules and 180 pounds of Nelson’s checker-mallow seed. They then began the tedious, ongoing task of following these seedlings. Duncan also took part in a study of the Western juniper, a native woody plant that’s become invasive there, shading out perennials that stabilized certain wilderness areas.

Arriving in Asheville, Duncan wanted to continue the same type of work: eradicating invasive plants and reinstating or protecting native species. Exploring local nonprofits, she discovered RiverLink. “I liked their focus of ‘live, work, play,’ and the fact that this was an urban project, an area I hadn’t worked in before,” she explains.

Duncan says her lucky day was when she took one of the nonprofit’s regular bus tours, because her tour guide was Karen Cragnolin, the group’s executive director. “Cragnolin has a wealth of knowledge of the natural history

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To download the free guide, go to riverlink.org and click on “invasive plants” under “watershed resources.” Duncan has also been leading workshops on weed removal and hopes to do more at the RiverLink offices in Asheville. Check the website for details.

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Get to the root of the problem: RiverLink volunteer Corine Duncan researched and wrote a guide that outlines ways to remove weeds. photo courtesy of RiverLink

of this place,” notes Duncan, who began volunteering two days a week. Her first job was producing a management plan for getting rid of the Japanese knotweed on the Sculpture Plaza, a future park.

This led to Duncan’s involvement with the nonprofit’s 24 conservation easements — properties that can’t be developed but that RiverLink will maintain. Duncan reports on the plant life on the easements (both invasive and native), giving landowners suggestions on ways to improve these areas.

Her latest project, titled “Guide to Control Methods for 10 Common Western North Carolina Riparian Weeds,” targets smaller landowners (see box). Duncan says she wrote it to help RiverLink and local landowners while educating herself about the plant species here, though “Oregon has most of these weeds, too,” she notes.

WNC gardeners will recognize most of the names, having chopped, burned, sprayed and pulled many of these weeds themselves. English ivy, Japanese knotweed, kudzu, Chinese privet and Oriental bittersweet made the list, as did the lesser-known tree of heaven.

Duncan’s focus is simple: Destroy the roots, interrupt reproduction, and you can destroy the weeds. The guide gives specifics on how to do just that, but it’s crucial that you follow Duncan’s instructions precisely.

“Japanese knotweed,” she warns, “has hollow stems that can float downstream and begin to colonize elsewhere,” so proper cleanup and disposal are key. In some cases, keeping the yanked plants till they’re utterly desiccated is best: Some species can propagate from any part of the stem. The guide takes you through the plants’ entire life cycle, noting the best times to spray herbicides (which she cautiously endorses) and pull the weeds. A description and picture of each plant makes for easier identification.

Still, the mere idea that there could be a way to rid ourselves of these nasty intruders is enough to make a gardener want to rush out and start pulling them up by the roots, screaming, “Die, roots, die!” X Cinthia Milner gardens in Leicester.

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• 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. —- 8am-noon - North Asheville Tailgate Market, at UNCA (take W.T. Weaver Boulvard and follow signs). —- 8am1pm - 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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• WEDNESDAYS, 8-11am - Stecoah Tailgate Market, 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville.

—- 8am-noon - Transylvania Tailgate Market, on the corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in downtown Brevard. —- 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. —- 2:30-6:30pm - 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.

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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 20 - 28, 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 Facilitation Training at The Mediation Center

(pd.) Hands-on practice running effective meetings. August 19, 2011. $100/person, includes lunch. Scholarships available. Registration: contact Allison allisonc@mediatebuncombe.org / 251-6089 Information: www.mediatebuncombe.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.

• WE (7/20), 6-7:30pm “Gmail and GoogleDocs: Tips, Tricks and Goodness,” with Paul Van Heden. $25.

• TH (7/21), noon-2pm - “Business Basics for the Professional Visual

Calendar deadlines:

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(7 days prior to publication) Can’t find your group’s listing?

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.

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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.ecownc.org.

• TU (7/26), 6:30pm - Green ultra-light vehicle workshop. $15.

Events at A-B Tech • 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.

Freeskool Events & Classes A teaching and learning network by and for the community. All classes are free. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6j3nxw9.

• WE (7/20), 6-8pm - Intro to welding will be held at 40 Congress St. • TH (7/21), 7-9pm Urban permaculture will be explored at Pearson Garden, 408 Pearson Drive.

• SA (7/23), 1-4pm - “Nutrition for People” will focus on “human nutrition from an evolutionary perspective.”

Held at 128 Swannanoa Ave., Asheville.

• WE (7/27), 6-8pm - A meeting of Mountain Protectors will feature two short films, Climate of Hope and Waste Lands.

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• MONDAYS (through 7/25), 7-8:30pm Welcome to a “unique adventure where poetry meets healing and your personal clown will reveal your own crazy wisdom.” $40 for four-week series. Held at Anam Cara, 203 Haywood Road in West Asheville. Info: listentothehorse@yahoo.com or 242-8366.

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 Awareness to Autism • SA (7/23), 6:309:30pm - Mike’s On Main Nike Nites presents “Awareness to Autism” throughout downtown Hendersonville. Info: 698-1616.

Buncombe County Republican Party • SA (7/23), 7:05pm - The Buncombe County Republican Party hosts a cook-out at the Asheville Tourists game.

Dinner starts at 5:30pm. $25/$22 children under 12. Info and tickets: toni. rogers@charter.net or 702-0365.

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.

• TUESDAYS through SUNDAYS (until 8/13) - Demonstration of Mrs. Sandburg’s dairy operation and cheese making techniques will be offered Tuesdays through Fridays at 2:15pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:15pm through August 13.

• SATURDAYS, 2:15pm - Walking tours, through August 6.

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A-B Tech's Institute for Climate Education invites the community to "An Insider's Look: What

wed You Need to Know About Climate," with Mark Brooks of the State Climate Office of North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. Held at Ferguson Auditorium on the school's Asheville campus. Info: bit.ly/pbvOnV. All are welcome to learn about stained glass and how to care for it at "Is This What My

thur Stained Glass Is Supposed to Look Like" with Roberto Rosa of Serpentino Stained Glass, on Thursday, July 21 from 7:30-9 p.m. The lecture is presented at Crowne Plaza Resort as part of the American Glass Guild's 2011 conference. Info: americanglassguild.org.

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Appalachian Vintner, 2B Huntsman Place in Asheville, will host a wine, beer and food tasting to benefit Kinder Soles and the SoleMates Foundation on Friday, July 22 from 7-10 p.m.

Local electronic artist dep will provide music. Admission is $10, half price for those who donate a pair of shoes. Info: appalachianvintner.com.

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Loving Food Resources celebrates its 20th anniversary with a BBQ fundraiser, featuring "all the fixin’s and veggie options," on Saturday, July 23 from 5-8 p.m. Music provided by Unpaid Bill and the Bad Checks. Takeout available. Held at Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St., in Biltmore Village. Info: lovingfood.org.

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Crystal chakra bowls, gongs and chimes will sing out at a performance by Linda Go and Billy Zanski on Sunday, July 24 from noon-1 p.m. Held at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 768-2826.

Find your “personal clown and reveal your own crazy wisdom” at the Joy of Clowning

mon workshop. The final session of the four-part series will take place on Monday, July 25 from 78:30 p.m. Held at Anam Cara, 203 Haywood Road in West Asheville. Info: listentothehorse@ yahoo.com or 242-8366.

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Young women are invited to be inspired by the past at SciGirls, a science program for girls ages 9 to 14. "Digging Archaeology: Techniques for Finding and Preserving the Past" will be presented on Tuesday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m. at PARI, 1 PARI Drive in Rosman. Info: pari. edu.

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.

NIRS Meeting • WE (7/27), 6-8pm - Nuclear Information and Resource Service meeting will include the program “No Nukes in WNC” with Mary Olson.

Info and directions: 2528409.

Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 189 W. Main St., Brevard. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

Donation. Info: 884-2347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org.

• SA (7/23), 5pm - “Founding Fathers” downtown walking tour will depart from the Transylvania Heritage Museum. Info and reservations: 884-2347. $10.

Waynesville Parks and Recreation Info: 456-2030 or recprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

• SA (7/23), 2pm - A Wii baseball contest will take place at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher.

Info: 687-1414.

• TH (7/21) through SU (7/24) - The Asheville Invitaional will be held at the McGough Arena.

• TU (7/26) through SA (7/30) - The Blue Ridge Classic will be held at the McGough Arena.

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

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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.

• MO (7/25), 12:304:30pm - AARP safe driving class. Advance, in-person registration required. $14/$12 members.

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.

Waynesville Parks and Recreation Info: 456-2030 or recprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

• MO (7/25), 2-9pm - A trip for seniors to see elk. Bring dinner, a folding chair and a camera. Depart from the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. $7/$5 members.

• WE (7/27), 8am-1pm - A fly tying class for seniors. Materials provided. $7/$6 members.

Animals Animal Rights Asheville • THURSDAYS, 6:307:30pm - Animal Rights Asheville holds weekly meetings at 48 Commerce St., Asheville.

Info: 255-8115 or www. firestormcafe.com.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue A no-kill organization.

Info: 808-9435 or www. bwar.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - Bring home your new

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Downtown After 5 / photos by Chris Wood / more at mountainx.com

Fun times on Lexington: The prog-jazz fusion of Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and the soulful rock of Aaron “Woody” Wood brought the heat to a cooler July night at the most recent installment of Downtown After 5. Check out our full gallery on Facebook and at mountainx.com.

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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, noon4pm - A pet adoption event for cats and dogs 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 - Vouchers for free and low-cost spay/neuter services will be available to Henderson County residents at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., in Hendersonville (at the Kmart entrance).

• 4th SATURDAYS, 10am-2pm - Vouchers for free and low-cost spay/neuter services will be available to Henderson County residents at Tractor Supply Company, 115 Four Seasons Blvd., in Hendersonville.

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.

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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 profes-

sionals. Info: info@ arts2people.org or www. ashevillearc.com.

Van Winkle Law Firm Seminars • TH (7/28), 4:306pm - “Scale of 1-10 How Weird Are You? Interviews That Find Winners.” Held at Lexington Avenue Brewery, 39 North Lexington Ave. $25. Info: www.vwlawfirm.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 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 are also needed to mentor 1 hr./wk. in schools and after-school programs.

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.

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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.

• WE (7/20) - 6-8pm - Cookie Night: Help bake cookies for hospice patients at CarePartners’ John Keever Solace Center, 68 Sweeten Creek Road. Supplies provided.

• TH (7/21), 3-5pm - Volunteers will make educational materials to be used by Asheville City School elementary students.

• MO (7/25), 5-7pm - Held tidy and organize the play rooms of the family visitation program. See website for directions.

• MO (7/25) - 7-8:30pm - Cookie Night: Help bake cookies for families staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center, which provides free lodging for out-of-town families who have a loved one in an area hospital. Supplies provided.

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.

Literacy Council of Buncombe County Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: 254-3442, ext. 205.

• WE (7/27) & TH (7/28) - An orientation session will be held for interested volunteers. Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language.

No prior tutoring experience required. Volunteers will receive 15 hours of training as well as ongoing support from certified professionals. Info: literacytutors@litcouncil. com.

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.

Eco 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.”

Talks and Lectures at A-B Tech Unless otherwise noted, all events are free. Info: 254-1921.

• WE (720), 7pm - “An Insider’s Look: What You Need to Know About Climate,” with Mark Brooks of the State Climate Office of North Carolina. Presented by the Institute for Climate Education at A-B Tech. Held at Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville campus.

WNC Alliance Members of the WNC Alliance and the public are invited to be agents of change for the environment. Info: 258-8737 or www.wnca.org.

• MO (7/25) - Join the WNC Alliance for Muddy Water Watch training and prepare for work monitoring logging operations, eroding roads, trails and campsites.

There will be on-site training in forest best management practices.

Attendees will be prepared to identify sources of sediment pollution.

Info and location: riverkeeper@wnca.org.

Outdoors 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 Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes Led by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers.

• Friday (7/22), 10am - A moderate, three-mile hike on the Loop Trail at Graveyard Fields will

include the upper falls of Yellowstone Prong.

Depart from MP 418.8.

Bring water, sunscreen, hiking shoes and be prepared for inclement weather. Info: 2985330.

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 (7/23), 10am-4pm - Train History Day will include a program from historian Jerry Ledford, featuring historic photos and footage of steam engines, along with a chance to visit an antique Climax locomotive and play with model train displays.

Lake James State Park N.C. Highway 126. Info: 584-7728.

• SA (7/23), 9am - See and identify dragonflies at the Paddy’s Creek Area.

• SU (7/24), 9am Easy one-mile hike to

Identify birds. Meet at the Paddy’s Creek Bridge trail head.

• WE (7/27), 8pm - “Navigation by Stars” stargazing party.

Telescopes and binoculars will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Registration recommended.

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. 225-3786.

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Asheville Sailing Club The annual fee is $30.

Info: 254-6877.

• 4th SUNDAYS - The public is welcome to attend monthly regattas, held at Lake Julian County Park in Skyland.

Sailors of all skill 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: 2529828, 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, 10:3011:30am & 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.

Jus’ Running

Weekly coach-led runs.

Meet at 523 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: www.jusrunning.com.

• MONDAYS, 6pm Five-mile group run, 1011 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.

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Pickleball • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9-11am Pickleball is like playing ping pong on a tennis court. Groups meet weekly at StephensLee Recreation Center, 30 G.W. Carver St., in Asheville. For all ages/ levels. $1 per session.

Info: 350-2058 or stephenslee@ashevillenc. gov.

Step Aerobics Class • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5:306:30pm - 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.

Kids Asbury Memorial UMC Located at 171 Beaverdam Road. Info: 253-0765.

• SU (7/24), 5-8:30pm & MO (7/25) through

WE (7/27), 9am-noon - “Pandamania” bible school. Registration: www.asburymemorialumc.com.

Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Programs Free and open to the public.

• TH (7/21), 7pm - Learn how to use a compass and join the rangers for “orienteering fun” at the Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384, Asheville. Free, but registration required. Info: 298-5330.

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.

• MO (8/1) through FR (8/5), 7:30am-5:30pm - Camp Julian Day Camp will feature kayaking, fishing, outdoor skills and more for rising students grades 1-8. Open registration until slots are filled. $40 per day.

Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scien-

tific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org.

• THURSDAYS, 10:30am-noon - Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 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.

Nic at Nite • TH (7/21), 6-8pm - Nic at Nite, a program for children grades K-6 and their parents, will feature games, worship and drama. Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road. Info: 702-1375.

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) Info: 966-4097 or www. pari.edu.

• TU (7/26), 6-8pm - “Digging Archaeology: Techniques for Finding and Preserving the Past” will be offered to girls ages 9-14 as part of the SciGirls program. Held at 1 PARI Drive, Rosman. $10.

Tweetsie Railroad

• SA (7/23) through SU (7/31), 11am, 1pm & 3pm - The K-9s In Flight Frisbee Dogs Team will perform at the Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock. Cost included in admission. Info: Tweetsie.com.

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.

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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?

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MeditationAsheville.org Asheville Meditation Group (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, 7pm-8:30pm: 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) 808-4444.

• www.ashevillemeditation.com Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229.

Avalon Grove • Saturday, July 30 Service (pd.) 3pm-4pm, Lughnasadh service to honor the ancient Celtic Christian holiday. Intuitive spiritual counseling also available by appointment.

Weaverville. Info: (828) 645-2674 or 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, 5:006:15—Practice group for newcomers and experienced practitioners.

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

Info: 258-3241 or www. billwalz.com.

• 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.

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.

645-5950 or 296-0017. http://www.heartsanctuary.org Asheville Community Yoga Center • FR (7/22), 8-9:30pm - Asheville Community Yoga Center will host Kirtan with Bhakti Tribe.

See website for directions. Info: www.ashevillecommunityyoga.com.

Daoist Meditation • TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm & SUNDAYS, 9-10:30am - Four Winds Daoist Center in Whittier will offer meditation followed by discussion. Info and directions: 788-6730 or fourwindsdaoism@ yahoo.com.

Integral Vision • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7:30-9:30pm 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.

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.

Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat. Info: www. montreat.org or 6692911.

• SU (7/24), 10:30am - Worship service with Rev. Nancy Sehested, chaplain in a state highsecurity prison.

Mountain Zen Practice Center • TUESDAYS, 78:30pm - Explore the “how” of moment by moment peace, joy and freedom through the practice of Conscious Compassionate Awareness. Meditation and group discussion.

Info and location: www. mountainzen.org or 4503621.

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: 2589584.

Swannanoa Valley Unitarian Universalist Church • THURSDAYS, 7-8am Cloud Cottage will present mindfulness-based meditation at Swannanoa Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 500 Montreat Road. Bring a cushion. Donations encouraged. Info: cloudcottage@bellsouth.net or 669-0920.

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.

United Research Light Center A nonprofit center “dedicated to prayer for personal and planetary transformation.” Located at 2190 NC Highway 9 South in Black Mountain.

Info: 669-6845 or www. urlight.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 10am - “Gentle Yoga,” with Karen Barnes —- 3:305pm - Lectures with Jim Gore and “World Peace Prayer.”

• THURSDAYS, 11am - Silent prayer.

• 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1-2:45pm - Toning for Peace. “Lift your voice in free-form expression in a loving, safe space to generate well-being and peace for the greater benefit of our ever-evolving planet.” $5. Info: 667-2967.

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/visualjourneys.

Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings 16 Patton Gallery hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 1-6pm. Info: 2362889 or www.16patton. com.

• Through SU (8/7) - Paintings by Mark Henry.

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.

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

• WE (7/20) through WE (8/17) - Transitions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

I dreamed you were in a cake store. Every delicious kind of cake you could imagine was there: carrot cake, strawberry cheesecake, gooey butter cake, rich chocolate cake with four layers of cherries and whipped cream, birthday cakes that must have been baked in paradise. Sadly, there was a problem: You weren’t allowed to buy anything, even though you had enough money. A big sign on the wall said, simply, “Absolutely no cakes available for Aries.” What do you think my dream means? More importantly, what are you going to do about the situation? I suggest that in my next dream, you get a friend to buy a cake for you. Either that, or go to a different cake store. One way or another, the astrological omens say it’s high time for you get the cake you want.

As I ponder your immediate future, I’m reminded of a scene from the animated TV show The Simpsons. Here’s the situation: While visiting the home of a colleague, the superintendent of schools is surprised to witness an anomalous outbreak of spectacular light. “Aurora Borealis?” he exclaims. “At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?” “Yes,” replies the colleague. I suspect that you will soon enjoy a metaphorically comparable visitation, Leo.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Fill in the blanks, Taurus. Don’t let the blanks remain vacant and barren any longer. Don’t allow them to keep screaming at you with their accusatory silence. Just fill in the freaking blanks with whatever you’ve got to fill them with — with your best guesses, with borrowed mojo, with any miscellaneous material you have at hand. I realize you may be tempted to wait around for a supposedly more ideal moment.

But I’m here to tell you that this is as ideal as it gets. So please express the hell out of yourself in the empty spaces, my dear; create yourself anew in the void — however improvisational or inexact it might feel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) “Do you know how to resolve an unresolvable paradox?” asked a Facebook friend named Pi. He answered his own question: “You figure out the ‘error’ in the initial premise or assumption.”

And that’s my prescription for you this week, Gemini. Do not be tempted to bang your head against the wall so as to shake loose a non-existent answer to the wrong question. Instead, stop yourself in the middle of your angst and think: “What would be a more productive way to formulate the riddle I need to untangle?”

CANCER (June 21-July 22) An innovative job-seeker named Travis Broyles put an ad on Craigslist in Atlanta. Among the tasks he said he would perform for money were the following: draw your face on a balloon; email you a list of 250 things he likes about you; build you a cardboard car and make vroomvroom sounds while you drive it; change his political leanings; rename your Pokemon; or provide you with star treatment for a month, hiding in the bushes like a paparazzi and taking candid photos of you. I recommend that you come up with your own version of a list like this, Cancerian. It will help stimulate your imagination about what gifts you have to offer the world, which is exactly what the astrological omens are suggesting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) My astrological colleague Antero Alli praises the value of anxiety. He says that when you feel that unsettling emotion, it’s because you’re experiencing more uncertainty than you like to — and that can be a good thing. It could mean you’re about to experience the fertility that comes from wading into the unknown. An outbreak of novelty may be imminent, giving you the chance to welcome interesting surprises into your life. In fact, says Alli, the anxiety that comes from unpredictable mysteries may herald the arrival of an influx of creativity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “The I Ching counsels that if we are associating with others who are not our true peers,” says astrologer Caroline Casey, “our real allies cannot find us.” Please apply this test to yourself, Libra. If, after taking inventory, you find that your circle is largely composed of cohorts and comrades who match your levels of vitality and intelligence, that will be excellent news; it will signal an opportunity to begin working on an upgraded version of your social life that will increase your access to synergy and symbiosis even further. But if your survey reveals that you’re hanging out too much with people whose energy doesn’t match yours, it will be time for a metamorphosis.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) There’s a lot of graffiti scrawled in a variety of languages on St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. A fairly recent arrival is a plea, in English, to resuscitate a defunct American TV sitcom.

“God, Bring back Arrested Development,” the guerrilla prayer reads. According to my reading of the astrological omens, Scorpio, now would be a good time for you to be equally cheeky in promoting one of your pet causes. Consider

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the possibility of taking your case to a higher authority. To fight for what’s right, you may have to make your mark in a place whose sphere of influence is bigger than yours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Do you stare for hours every day into little screens like those on smart phones, computer monitors, and TVs? If so, I recommend that you tear your gaze away from them more than usual in the coming week. A change in your brain chemistry needs to happen, and one good way to accomplish it will be to feast your eyes on vast panoramas and expansive natural scenes. Doing so will invigorate your thinking about the design and contours of your own destiny, and that would be in sweet alignment with the astrological omens. So catch regular views of the big picture, Sagittarius. Treat clouds and birds and stars as if they were restorative messages from the wide-open future. Gaze lovingly at the big sky.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A Facebook friend posted a quote by seminal psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud: “Being entirely honest with oneself is a worthwhile exercise.”

In response, another Facebooker named Dean Robinson disagreed: “Oh, I say let yourself have a little denial, and touch base with reality on a need-to-know basis.” Another respondent named Paulie Cerra took that sentiment one step further: “Reality and I have an understanding. I don’t mess with it and it doesn’t mess with me.” Which of those three approaches are you inclined to pursue, Capricorn? In light of the current astrological omens, I suggest you try the first one for at least the next two weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You really need to tell your stories. It’s not just a good idea; it’s downright urgent. There’s a backlog of unexpressed narratives clogging up your depths. It’s like you have become too big of a secret to the world. The unvented pressure is building up, threatening to implode. So please find a graceful way to share the narratives that are smoldering inside you — with the emphasis on the word “graceful.” I don’t want your tales to suddenly erupt like a volcano all over everything at the wrong time and place. You need a receptive audience and the proper setting.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Piscean actor Javier Bardem said this to Parade magazine: “I don’t know if I’ll get to heaven. I’m a bad boy. Heaven must be nice, but is it too boring? Maybe you can get an apartment there and then go to hell for the weekends.” I caution all you other Pisceans against pursuing this line of thought in the coming weeks. You may imagine that you can get away with sneaking away to hell for just a couple of days a week, but I don’t share that optimism. My advice is to rack your brains to drum up as much adventure as possible in safety zones and sanctuaries where you know for sure you’ll stay healthy and sane.

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newsoftheweird Lead story On May 21, Jesse Robinson either established or tied the unofficial world record for unluckiest underage drinker of all time when he was booked into the Hamilton County, Ohio, jail for underage consumption. According to booking records, Robinson’s date of birth is May 22, 1990.

Government in action • “Common sense lost its voice on this one,” a Wethersfield, Conn., city councilman concluded after the local school board spent at least $630,000 to “resolve” an ethics complaint against the board’s chair — because her son had taken a $400 high-school course for free. After more than 60 hours of hearings over 11 months and $407,000 in legal expenses, the town’s ethics board voted 3-2 to uphold the complaint.

(The woman was ordered to pay only the $400; the school board voted to cover all her legal expenses.)

• “Science does not trump the testimony of individuals,” Detroit prosecutor Marilyn Eisenbraun declared, explaining her office’s April decision to disregard DNA evidence exonerating Karl Vinson, 56, who’s spent 25 years in prison for rape. Eisenbraun said she had to stick with eyewitness identification by the victim. Vinson has been eligible for release for 15 years, but the parole board keeps turning him down because he refuses to acknowledge guilt. (In July, the Michigan Court of Appeals declined to order either Vinson’s release or a new trial, but did grant him an extraordinary right to appeal.)

• In June, as five young men gathered around the Mount Tabor Reservoir near Portland, Ore., one urinated in it, thus “contaminating” the 7.2 million gallons that serve the city, and, said Water Bureau administrator David Shaff, necessitating that the entire supply be dumped.

Asked by the weekly Portland Mercury whether the water is also dumped when an animal urinates (or, worse, dies) in it, Shaff said it isn’t, noting, “If we did that, we’d be [dump-

ing the water] all the time.” Asked to explain the difference, Shaff (sounding confident in his logic) responded, “Do you want to be drinking someone’s pee?”

• A 53-year-old man committed suicide in May by wading into San Francisco Bay, 150 yards offshore, and standing neck-deep until he died in the 60-degree water — watched the entire time by Alameda police and firefighters onshore. “We’re not trained to go into the water [and] don’t have the type of equipment that you would use,” a police lieutenant explained. KGO-TV attributed the reluctance to budget cuts that prevented the city’s firefighters from being recertified in water rescues.

• Title IX of the federal Civil Rights Act requires universities to offer “equal” intercollegiate athletic access to females, even though finding that many serious female athletes is difficult on some campuses. The easiest subterfuge, according to an April New York Times report, is to pad women’s teams with whimsically enlisted females — and in some cases, with males. Said former university president (and Health and Human Services Secretary) Donna Shalala, “Those of us in the business know that universities have been end-running Title IX for a long time, and they do it until they get caught.” Sample dysfunctional result: When the University of South Florida added football (100 male players) a few years ago, it was forced to populate more female teams, and thus “recruited” 71 women for its cross-country team, even though fewer than half ran races and several were surprised to know they were even on the team when a reporter inquired.

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Frequently spotted lying nearly inert on the ground working with tiny brushes, British artist Ben Wilson creates finely detailed masterpieces on flattened pieces of chewing gum found on London sidewalks. The artist estimates he’s painted “many thousands” of such “canvases,” ranging from portraits and landscapes to specialized messages (such as listing the names of all employees at a soon-to-be-closed Woolworth’s).

Police report Gregory Snelling, 41, was indicted in June for robbing a KeyBank branch in Springfield, Ohio. Police caught him after a foot chase, but Snelling deserves “style” points considering that, covered in red dye from the money bag, he was holding a beer in his hand the entire time.

The aristocrats Brent Kendall, 31, was arrested in June in Coralville, Iowa, and charged with criminal mischief for allegedly cutting up items of his live-in girlfriend’s clothing and urinating on her bed and computer, after a domestic quarrel.

Criminals with chutzpah The 2004 gang-related murder had frustrated Los Angeles police for years until a homicide investigator, paging through gangbangers’ photographs for another case, spotted Anthony Garcia’s elaborate chest tattoo illustrating the liquor-store crime scene. The investigation was reopened, and in April 2011 Garcia was convicted of first-degree murder. (Photos from intervening bookings show his “mural” evolving as he added details until the scene was complete enough to be recognizable.)

Recurring themes People having illicit sex in cemeteries have to be careful not to get carried away. A randy 39year-old woman was injured in Hamilton, N.J., in June after a gravestone rolled onto her leg at the Ahavath Israel Cemetery.

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• Through WE (7/20) Green Fields of Summer.

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.

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 8902050.

Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

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

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 35pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org.

• Through SU (9/25) - Artists at Work: American Printmakers and the WPA. • Through SU (11/6) - Color Study will be on display at the Appleby Foundation Gallery.

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.

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: 7680246 or www.bellavistaart.com.

• Through FR (9/30) - The works of Nancy Varipapa, Julie Wiggins and Eleanor Miller.

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. 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: 350-8484, 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.

Caldwell Arts Council Located at 601 College Ave., Lenoir. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-5pm 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-in-Healing 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.

• Through SU (7/31) - Double Vision, photography by Annie Hogan.

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.

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 nationallyrecognized artists.

Haen Gallery Located at 52 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Hours: Mon.Fri., 10am-6pm, Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: 254-

8577 or www.thehaengallery.com.

• Through MO (8/1) - Summer Samplings 2011.

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.

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.

SemiPublic Gallery This space for contemporary art is open Thurs.

- Sun., noon-6pm 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.

Seven Sisters Gallery This Black Mountain gallery is located at 117 Cherry St. Hours: Mon.Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: 669-5107 or www.sevensistersgallery.com.

• Through SU (8/14) - Watercolors by local artist Sara LeVan. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard.

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

• 4th FRIDAYS, 5-9pm - Downtown Brevard’s Gallery Walk, a self-guided tour of galleries and art studios. The walk will include a second reception for the Waterfalls Camera Club’s juried exhibition at the TC Arts Council.

Upstairs Artspace

Contemporary nonprofit gallery at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: 8592828 or www.upstairsartspace.org.

• Through SA (7/23) - Flood and the Pump: Galleries with Attitude, featuring 35 artists from the Flood and Pump galleries.

WCU Exhibits Unless otherwise noted, exhibits are held at the Fine Art Museum, Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Hours: Mon.Fri., 10am-4pm and Thurs. 10am-7pm. Free, but donations welcome.

Info: 227-3591 or www. fineartmuseum.wcu.edu.

• TH (7/21), 4-7pm - Opening reception for an exhibition featuring new work by John Lytle Wilson. Wine and appetizers will be served.

and their students will be on display.

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.

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 TU (8/30) - The Legend of Rainbow Mountain: New Works by Patch Whisky.

Info: 270-7747 or www. thealtamont.com.

• Through WE (8/3) - The Ethereal Body, featuring the work of Shu Wu-Lin.

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.

Info: art@pisgahbrewing. com.

The Altamont Located at 18 Church St., downtown Asheville.

Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 189 W. Main St., Brevard. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

Donation. Info: 884-2347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org.

• 4th FRIDAYS - Gallery walk featuring the Joe Pye Band, handcrafts and refreshments. $5/$2 donation.

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 Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

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

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free

for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 35pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org.

• MO (7/25), 5:30pm - “On Display” will focus on the basics of art collecting as a part of the ArtFacts series. $12/$10 members.

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

More Art Exhibits & Openings Appalachian Pastel Society Info: www.appalachianpastel-society.org.

• Through TU (8/2) - Studio B Custom Framing and Fine Art will host 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: 2258828.

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.

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

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• SA (7/23), 10am - The 25th Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Walk will be held on the Appalachian State University Campus with juror Mel Chin.

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 (7/26), 12:15pm Lecture by Melisa Cadell.

Stained Glass Seminar • TH (7/21), 7:309pm - Roberto Rosa of Serpentino Stained Glass will give a brief history of stained glass and discuss the care and maintenance of stained glass, including when to call a professional, at “Is This What My Stained Glass is Supposed to Look Like?” Held at Crowne Plaza Resort as part of the American Glass Guild’s 2011 conference.

Free. Info: www.americanglassguild.org.

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, 10amnoon & 1-3pm - Art with Lorelle Bacon. All levels welcome. $15/class.

Registration required.

Art/Craft Fairs

Summer Jewelry Market • SATURDAYS, 9am4pm - Local jewelers will offer unique, hand-made creations.

Located at the corner of Church Street and Third Avenue in downtown Hendersonville.

Spoken & Written Word Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBREVIATIONS - Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 2504756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 2506484) n LE = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 250-6480) n PM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n SA = South Asheville/Oakley Library (749 Fairview Road, 250-4754) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 2506488) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 2506486) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482)

n WA = West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, 250-4750) n Library storyline: 250-KIDS. • WE (7/20), 7pm Swannanoa Knitters. SW —- 10:30am - “Around the World with Mountain Story Magic” BM • TH (7/21), 2:30pm Book club: The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende.

SS —- 11am - “Firefly Soda: Stories, Jokes and Songs from Around the World.” LE —- 3pm - Youth poetry workshop with Karen Miller. Free ticket required. WV • FR (7/22), 11am - The Hominy Mamas will perform outdoors. SW —- 11am - Earth drumming and chanting. WA —- 2pm - “Grossology: Science at Its Most Disgusting.” Wear old clothes. Free ticket required. FV • SA (7/23), 11am - Sort and pack books for the Books for Africa charity. EA — 10am4pm - Hallway book sale. PM • TU (7/26), 10:30am - Mother Earth drumming and chanting. BM • WE (7/27), 10:30am - “Around the World with Mountain Story Magic.”

PM —- 2pm - “One World, Many Stories.”

SA • TH (7/28), 7pm - Book club: Little Bee by Chris Cleve. SW • TH (7/28), 11am - “Wheels: Design Your

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Own.” LE —- 2:30 & 4pm - Native American drumming. Free ticket required. WV Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www.brbooks-news.com or 456-6000.

• 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Poetry night.

• FR (7/22), 2-4pm - Lin Stepp will read from her new book For Six Good Reasons.

• 2nd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Programs for aspiring and published writers of all genres.

• TUESDAYS, 10am Book Babies. Story time for children ages 3 and younger.

• 4th THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Game night.

Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is located at 3 E. Jackson St., in downtown Sylva.

Info: 586-9499 or more@citylightsnc.com.

• TH (7/21), 10:30am “Coffee with the Poet.”

• TH (7/28), 7pm - Fly fishing demonstration with Rick Claridad.

Events at Malaprop’s The bookstore and cafe at 55 Haywood St. hosts visiting authors for talks and book signings. Info: 254-6734 or www.malaprops.com.

• WE (7/20), 7pm - Book club: Room by Emma Donoghue.

• TH (7/21), 5pm Women on Words poetry circle. New members welcome. —- 7pm

- Rodney Smith will read from Stepping Out of Self-Deception: The Buddha’s Liberating Teaching of No-Self. —7pm - “Stitch-n-Bitch.”

• SA (7/23), 1-3pm - Susie Greene will read from her new book Pocket Guide to Riches.

• SU (7/24), 3pm - Jeff and Ann Vandermeer will read from their new book Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities: Exhibits, Oddities, Images, and Stories from Top Authors and Artists.

Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat. Info: www. montreat.org or 66-2911.

• WE (7/20), 2:30 & 6:30pm - Timothy B. Tyson will read from his new book Blood Done Sign My Name. —- 4:155pm - Book signing at Montreat Books and Gifts, 303 Lookout Road.

Info: 669-5298.

Open Mic Night at The Pulp • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm Asheville Poetry Review and Asheville Wordfest 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.

Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch Award-winning storytellers present stories for all ages at Reuter Terrace in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Info: www. main.nc.us/asc/ or www. packsquarepark.org.

• SA (7/23), 10:30am - “Smorgasbord of Stories” will feature Charles Parham, Sherry Lovett and others.

Writers Workshop Potluck • 4th FRIDAYS, 6pm Held at 387 Beaucatcher Road. Info: writersw@ gmail.com.

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, 5:30pm7:30pm - 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.

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 # 1-866824-9547.

An Appalachian Evening At the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.

Performances include music and a “traditional Appalachian” dinner. $15/$5 students. Info:

www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.

• SA (7/23), 5 & 6:15pm - Dismembered Tennesseans.

Black Mountain Rec. & Parks Events Info: 669-2052 or www. bmrecreation.com.

• TH (7/21), 7-9pm - “Park Rhythms” will feature a variety of musicians. Free. Held at Lake Tomahawk Park, 401 S. Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain.

BoBo Gallery Located at 22 Lexington Ave., Asheville. Info: 254-3426 or www.bobogallery.com.

• SA (7/23), 9pm Reedist and composer Ken Vandermark will perform with percussionist and composer Tim Daisy. $10.

Classicopia World-class chamber music in intimate and non-traditional venues.

Info: daniel@classicopia.org.

• FR (7/22), 7:30pm - Fred Lemmons (clarinet) will perform works

by Brahms, Bernstein and Saint-Saens as part of the Summer Sonata Series. Held at the White Horse, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $15.

•SA (7/23), 3pm Performance at a private home in Givens Estates.

Reservations required.

Info: 505-2903.

•SU (7/24), 4pm Performance at Altamont

Theater, 18 Church St., Asheville. • TH (7/28), 7:30pm - Tim Schwarz (violin) will perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Amy Beach and John Corigliano at the White Horse, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $15.

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 (7/22) - Josh Fields Band.

Groovin’ on Grovemont Presented by the Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council, concerts are held in Grovemont Square, adjacent to the library. All proceeds from concessions and book sales benefit the library.

Info: 250-6486. • TU (7/26), 6pm Ahora Si. 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 the BeBe Theatre Located at 20 Commerce St., in downtown Asheville. • SA (7/23), 6-10pm - Battle of the Ballads will showcase some of Asheville’s finest original music. “In the style of a private concert, the audience will get to know the musicians and their songs as never before.â€?

Music at Transylvania County Library Located at 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard.

Events are held in the library’s amphitheater.

Info: 884-3151. • FR (7/22), 7:30pm - Jeff Sipe and Ike Stubblefield will perform jazz fusion. Free.

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, 1800-828-4244 or www. historichendersonville. org

• FR (7/22), 7-9pm Dashboard Blue.

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.

Performances at Diana Wortham Theatre For tickets, information or more details: 2574530 or www.dwtheatre. com. • SA (7/23), 8pm - 20 year-old vocalist and bassist Kate Davis will perform jazz with her trio. Held at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square. $35/$25 members/$10 students under 25.

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 4-15. Info: 8773130. • SU (7/24), 4pm Multi-instrumentalist and award-winning fiddler Josh Goforth will perform old-time, bluegrass and swing.

Sound Healing Concert • SU (7/24), noon-1pm - Musician and vocalist Linda Go will perform with percussionist Billy Zanski using crystal chakra bowls, gongs and chime bars. Held at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., in downtown Asheville. Love offering.

Info: 768-2826.

The Hop Ice cream, concerts and community events. 640 Merriman Ave., Suite 103, unless otherwise noted. Search “The Hop

Cafe� on Facebook or 254-2224. • FR (7/22), 6:307:30pm - Singer/songwriter Jonathan Santos will perform at The Hop West, 721 Haywood Road. Free.

Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 189 W. Main St., Brevard. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

Donation. Info: 884-2347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org. • FR (7/22), 5pm - 4th Friday gallery walk will include music by Main Street Mary and The Honky Tonk Boys. $5/$2 children.

Warren Wilson College • MO (7/20), 7:30pm Old-Time Week Concert, part two, will be held at Warren Wilson’s Kittredge Theatre, 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa.

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. • Through FR (7/22) Mountain Dulcimer Week will include concerts, workshops and dulcimer repairs.

Theater Shakespeare Workshop • This Monday! (pd.) At the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. • July 25, 7-10pm.

Participants will explore Shakespeare’s language through a relaxed, improvisatory format. Ideal for actors and non-actors alike. No preparation necessary, although any memorized text adds to the overall fun. Info: 254-1320. www.stellaadler-asheville.com 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), 10:14-10:45am - Rootabaga Stories presents The World of Carl Sandburg.

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. • WE (7/20) through SU (8/14) - Hairspray. 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. • Through SU (7/24) - Driving Miss Daisy.

Fri and Sat, 8pm. Sun, 2pm. $14/$8 children under 18.

Montford Park Players Unless otherwise noted, performances are free and take place outdoors Fri.-Sun. at 7:30pm at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater in Montford. Bring folding chair and umbrella in case of rain. Donations accepted. Info: 254-5146 or www.montfordparkplayers.org. • Through SU (7/31), 7:30pm - All’s Well That Ends Well, the story of a “wealthy brat and a desperately smitten stalker.â€?

Naked Girls Reading 3 • FR (7/22) & SA (7/23), 8-10pm - With a new cast and new theme, the third production of Naked Girls Reading features talented, smart and beautiful women exploring the biographies (and discographies) of some of America’s best-loved musicians. Cash bar available. 18 and older.

Held at the Anam Cara Collective, 203 Haywood Road in West Asheville. $10/$12. Info: anamcaratheatre.blogspot. com.

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 (7/21) through SA (7/23), 8pm - The New Orleans Bingo! Show will feature aerialists, clowns, film and comedy. $10.

Tryon Little Theater Performances are held at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Info: 859-2466, tryonlittletheater@gmail. com or www.tltinfo.org.

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• TH (7/28) through SU (7/31) - The Tryon Little Theatre presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring actors ages 8-12. $15/$10.

Comedy Comic Disorder Theatre • TUESDAYS, 7:309pm - 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, 911:30pm - A weekly comedy open mic is held at Athena’s, 14 College St., in downtown Asheville. Free. Info: http://on.fb.me/mgWdtL. 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.

• TH (7/28), 7:30pm - “Listen to This: Stories in Performance,” hosted by comedian Tom Chalmers, will feature true stories about summer jobs. $10.

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.

• TU (7/26), 7:30-10pm - Magnetic Comedy presents Reasonably Priced Babies, an evening of improvisational and sketch comedy by Mondy Carter, Karen

Stobbe, Tom Chalmers and guests. $7.

Film 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.

• TU (7/26), 7pm - The premier of the featurelength documentary The Day Carl Sandburg Died will be screened at the Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway. $15/$10 students.

Classic World Cinema Foreign Film Series Presented by Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St., Phil Mechanic Studios, River Arts District in Asheville. Info: Cranky

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Hanke’s Reviews under “Special Showings,” www.ashevillecourtyard. com or 273-3332.

• FR (7/22), 8-10:15pm - Seraphine (France/ Belgium 2008) by Martin Provost.

Common Light Meeting House Film Series • FR (7/22), 7:30pm - The Singing Revolution, the story of the Estonian people who “sang their way to freedom.” Held at 137 Center Ave., Black Mountain. Info: jahan222@bellsouth.net or 298-9509.

Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 2558115 or www.firestormcafe.com.

• TH (7/21), 8-10pm - Lolita - Slave to Entertainment documents the real-life story of the

world’s oldest performing whale. Throughout the film, a “heart-rending tale unfolds as heavily-guarded secrets of the multi-billion dollar Marine Theme Park industry are unearthed.”

Transition Hendersonville Aims to bring the community together, develop practical solutions and improve the quality of life for everyone in light of peak oil, climate change and the ensuing economic tensions. Info: http://transitionhendersonville.com.

• WE (7/20), 6-8pm - A screening of The Economics of Happiness will be held at the Black Bear Cafe, 318 N Main St., Hendersonville.

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, 7:3011pm - 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.

Contra Dance Waynesville • 4th SUNDAYS, 2-4:30pm - Contra dance featuring caller, live music and walkthroughs. Held at The Gateway Club, 37 Church St. $5. Info: 734-1027.

Folkmoot USA International Festival Folk music, culture and dance from around the world. Tickets: 1877-FolkUSA or www. folkmootusa.org. For more info and the full schedule of events, visit the website.

• WE (7/20), 7:30pm - HomeTrust Bank Family Night will be held at Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville. $10/$5 children under 12.

• FR (7/22), 12:30pm - A parade of nations will be held on Main Street in downtown Waynesville.

Free. —-6:30pm - Friday Street Dance, Main Street Waynesville. Free.

—-7:30pm - A grand opening will be held at Stompin’ Ground, 3116 Soco Road Highway 19, Maggie Valley. $30/$25/ children half price.

• SA (7/23), 8am - A 5K and kid’s fun run will be held at the Folkmont Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville. $20 advance registration/$8 children/$25 day of race/$10 children.

—-7:30pm - A world celebration will be held at UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium. $25/$20/ children half price.

• SU (7/24), 2pm - WNC World Tour will be held at UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium. $25/$20/ children half price. —3pm - World Friendship Day will be held at Stuart Auditorium, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska. $25/$20/$15/ children half price. —7pm - Three groups will perform at S.A.L.T. Block Auditorium, 243 Third Ave. NE, Hickory. $16/ children half price.

• MO (7/25), 7:30pm - An international dance will be held at East Junior High School,

676 State St., Marion. $16/children half price.

—-7:30pm - Two groups will perform at Town Center, 6 S. Main St., Burnsville. $16/children half price.

• TU (7/26), 7pm - Two groups will perform international dance and music at Stecoah Valley Center, 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville. $16/ children half price. —7:30pm - Ebbs Chapel School, 3441 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill.

—-7:30pm - Colonial Theater, 53 Park St., Canton.

• WE (7/27), 2 & 7:30pm - Six groups will perform international dance and music at Blue Ridge Community College’s Bo Thomas Auditorium, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock. $25/half price faculty, students and children.

• TH (7/28), 7:30pm - Four groups will perform international music and dance at Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. $25/$20/$10 children.

—-7:30pm - Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde. $25/$20/$15/children half off.

Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club Meets in the ballroom of the Elks Lodge, 546 N. Justice St., Hendersonville. Yearly membership is $10.

Couples and singles of all ages are welcome.

Info: 692-8281.

• FRIDAYS, 6:30-10pm - Lesson followed by ballroom dance.

International Folk Dancing • TUESDAYS, 7:309:30pm - 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, 8:30pm-midnight - Salsa night at Creatures Cafe, 81 Patton Ave. Ages 18 and up. Free. Info: 2543636.

Southern Lights SDC A nonprofit square-dance club. Square dancing is friendship set to music.

Info: 694-1406 or 6811731.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7:309:30pm - A weekly dance for new and experienced dancers will

be held at the Stoney Mountain Activity Center, 800 Stoney Mountain Road, Hendersonville.

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 (7/25), 7-9pm - Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition and Southern Mountain Fire Cloggers will perform.

August 15. Info: www.

Auditions & Call to Artists

• Through WE (8/31)

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 in any medium through August 9. $25/$15 for subsequent entries. Cash prizes will be awarded to three featured artists.

Info: http://thelaurelofasheville.com.

The Bloomin’ Orchard Festival • Through SA (8/20) - Bloomin’ Orchard Festival seeks arts and crafts vendors through August 20. Info: www. sipesorchardhome.org or 256-5056.

Bloomin’ Orchard Festival Brevard Gallery Walks A variety of Brevard galleries and art spots open their doors. Info: 8842787 or www.artsofbrevard.org.

• Through FR (8/5) - Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk will accept submissions from potters through August 5.

Info: www.artsofbrevard. org or 884-2787.

Linda Flowers Literary Award • Through MO (8/15) - The NC Humanities Council will accept fiction, nonfiction and poetry for the Linda Flowers Literary Award through

Award, celebrating books

nchumanities.org.

Master Gardener Grants • Through WE (8/31) - The Haywood County Master Gardener Volunteer Association will accept applications for its grants program through August 31.

Grants may be used for education or research in the environment, gardening or horticulture. Info: 456-3575.

Stars and Flags Book Award - Submissions for the Stars and Flags Book about military-related topics, will be accepted through August 31. Info: www.starsandflags.com.

Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League • Through MO (8/15) - Submissions for the 2011 Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League’s 44th Annual Juried Exhibit will be accepted at

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What: Annual Barbecue Fundraiser, a benefit for Loving Food Resources Where: Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St., Biltmore Village When: Saturday, July 23, 5-8 p.m. ($10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Info: lovingfood.org.)

Why: Too often, people living with HIV, AIDS and other terminal illnesses are forced to choose between food and medicine. For the past 20 years, Loving Food Resources (LFR) has provided a much-needed food pantry for HIV and AIDS patients, helping them afford both medication and nutrition. What began with pre-packed boxes of food has grown to a mini-grocery store where clients can pick out everything from cereal to cooking oil from well-stocked shelves.

For the past six years, LFR has hosted a barbecue to bolster its operating budget. This year’s barbecue will feature food from Uncle Otties BBQ and music by the blues band Unpaid Bill and the Bad Checks. Vegetarian options and take-out containers will be available. Clients are invited to eat for free, continuing LFR’s mission to provide nutrition and hope to people living with HIV and AIDS.

“Without fundraisers like the barbecue we couldn’t do what we do. Our referrals continue to increase and we currently serve 350-400 unique clients per year. Many clients come every Saturday to pick up free, high-quality food from our mini-grocery store,” says past president and longtime volunteer Barbara Bell. LFR distributes

between 30 and 75 pounds of food per client, serving 18 counties in Western North Carolina. Volunteers frequently call the nonprofit “the little pantry that could.” With a small budget, dedicated volunteers and fundraisers like the annual barbecue, LFR continues to support people living with AIDS, HIV and other terminal illnesses.

Tyson Library, 105 N. Doughtery St., in Black Mountain, through July 25. Info: www.svfal.org.

Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am4pm. 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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benefitscalendar CAlendAr for July 20 - 28, 2011 American Glass Guild Auction • SA (7/23), 7:30-10pm - Stained glass by well-known artists and related items will be auctioned to benefit American Glass Guild scholarships and other educational activities. Held at Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 Resort Drive in Asheville. Info: www.aggauction.blogspot.com/ Benefit for Saylor Strickland • SA (7/23), 10am-3pm - A benefit for Saylor Strickland, a nine year old girl from Leicester with non-hodgekinds lymphoma, will be held at Newfound Baptist Church, 2605 New Leicester Highway. $10 includes inflatables, nachos and soft drinks. Info: 683-2866.

Loving Food Resources LFR provides food, health and personal-care items to people living with HIV/ AIDS, or any person in home hospice, regardless of diagnosis, in WNC. LFR is a self-select food pantry. If you think you qualify and need some help: 2804112 or www.lovingfood.org.

• SA (7/23), 5-8pm - Celebrate LFR’s 20th anniversary with BBQ, all the fixin’s and veggie options. Music provided by Unpaid Bill and the Bad Checks.

Takeout available. Proceeds benefit LFR’s community programs. Held at The Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St., in Biltmore Village. $10/$5 kids.

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 (7/21), 8pm - An auction of student and instructor work will be held at the Northlight Building to benefit Penland’s scholarship programs. Free.

Pints For Panthertown • SA (7/23), 4-8pm - “Pints For Panthertown” will feature beer, music, food and more to benefit Panthertown Valley. Held at Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro, 628 East Main St., Sylva. $15/$10 in advance. Info: www.panthertown. org or 269-HIKE. The Hop Ice cream, concerts and community events. 640 Merriman Ave., Suite 103, unless otherwise noted. Search “The Hop Cafe” on Facebook or 254-2224.

• TU (7/26) - 20% of the proceeds from both of The Hop’s locations will be donated to the Asheville Humane Society.

Wine and Food Tasting for SoleMates • FR (7/22), 7-10pm - All are invited to a wine, beer and food tasting to benefit SoleMates Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at providing shoes to Americans in need. Music provided by local electronic artist dep. Hosted by Appalachian Vintner, 2B Huntsman Place in Asheville. $10/$5 with a pair of shoes to donate. Info: http://www.appalachianvintner.com.

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parenting from the edge by Anne Fitten Glenn

Ten “whatevers” for parents, or why it’s OK to ignore your kids sometimes I’m into writing lists lately. I suppose it’s helpful for those of you with ADD or if you’re a Twitterholic. So, without further ado, here are 10 things I give you parents permission not to waste your time worrying about: 1. That your kid’s going to poke his eye out.

This is rare. I do have a friend who, in a totally freak accident, knocked his eye out when he hit a golf ball into a tree. But that was, as I noted, freaky. Your kid may stab herself in the face with a stick, but actually poking her eye out?

Probably not gonna happen. Even so, I discourage running with scissors.

2. That the one time you lost it and screamed irrationally at your kid makes you a bad parent.

If you vent on your kid regularly, you might be a bad parent. But if you’ve done it once or twice, then apologized and explained that parents can have difficult days too, that’s OK. It’s not necessarily bad for our kids to understand that we’re human.

3. That vaccinations cause autism. They don’t.

The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the chance of rare reactions to the vaccine ingredients. And there’s no correlation between vaccinations and autism, despite what Jenny McCarthy says.

4. That your baby/toddler/kid is never going to be able to sleep in his/her own bed. Trust me on this. Every child is different, and some need a lot of physical contact to soothe them (I think it’s genetic — my son and I both calm immediately with touch). As long as it’s not interfering with your partner relationship, don’t worry about your kid ending up in your bed most nights.

Sooner than you think, he’ll be saying, “Ewww.

I don’t want to snuggle.” Then you’ll be sad.

5. That the Internet is going to help you figure out what’s wrong with your kid. Trust your instincts. If your kid is really sick, don’t Google; call your pediatrician. And if your kid’s a little behind on a developmental milestone, there’s no need to let the Internet convince you that she’s challenged for life.

6. That lying to your kids is immoral. A white lie now and again can protect their feelings and give us parents some necessary breathing room.

Plus there are fun things parents lie about for years that don’t cause kids trauma. Santa Claus, y’all.

7. That ignoring your kids is wrong. Kids don’t need to be constantly entertained and stimulated any more than adults do. In fact, studies show that boredom and downtime can lead to creativity and imaginary play that’s beneficial. So ignore your offspring now and again.

Tell them to go outside and figure out what to do with themselves. You’ll be more relaxed and so will they.

8. That you did something as a parent you said you’d never do. We’ve all been there — letting a kid eat junk cereal for breakfast or watch more than their allotted hour of daily TV. Eating crow just makes you a normal person. No need to castigate yourself.

9. That you “let” your kid get a cold or the flu.

We don’t live in bubbles and kids touch a lot of things they shouldn’t and then stick their fingers up their noses. In truth, the occasional virus increases immunity and exposure to germs early

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10. That your divorce is going to ruin your kids forever. Yes, divorce is traumatizing. But if the parents can behave like adults and continue to communicate with each other and their kids, guess what? It’s not the end of the world.

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Parenting is stressful enough. Let yourself let go of some of those should’ves, would’ves and could’ves. Everybody will be happier. X Anne Fitten “Edgy Mama” Glenn writes about a number of subjects, including parenting, at www. edgymama.com.

parentingcalendar Calendar for July 20 - 28, 2011 Sample Sale (pd.) i play.® and green sprouts® baby and toddler products including swimwear, bottles, bibs, pacifiers, toys, and more. July 22, 9am-4pm. 2000 Riverside Dr. # 9. Asheville, NC 28804. Located in the Riverside Business Park, Woodfin.

Autism Parent Support Group • 4th THURSDAYS, 6-8pm - Meet other parents of children with autism, share your experiences and learn from others. RSVP by 3rd Thursday to ensure childcare. Held at St. Gerard House, 718 Oakland St., Hendersonville. Info: http://stgerardhouse.com.

Circle of Song • FR (7/22), 2-3:30pm - Sing along with guitarist/singer Kristin Luna Ray at this musical event for babies, children, friends and families.

Held at the 4th Trimester Family Center, 65 Hill St., in Asheville. $5 suggested donation. Info: www.4thtrimesterfamily.com.

Mothers of Preschoolers • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 9:30-11:30am - MOPS is for all mothers of children from infancy through

kindergarten. Meetings are held at the Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road in Arden. Info: 687-1111, mopsofbbc@yahoo.com or mopsofbbc. com.

Parenting Classes at Pardee Hospital All classes are held in the orientation classroom of Pardee Hospital, 800 N. Justice St., in Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required.

Info: (866)-790-WELL. • TH (7/21), 6:30-8pm - Breastfeeding basics for new moms. —- 6:30-8pm - Daddy duty.

• TH (7/28), 6:30-8pm - Infant care class.

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wellness Eliada’s historic dairy barn gets a new life And Buncombe expands Nurse-Family Partnership program

by David Forbes and Caitlin Byrd For more than a century, the dairy barn at Eliada Homes, the foster care non-profit in Asheville, has stood as a landmark on the campus. Now, after a renovation into a modern fitness and recreation center, it will open its doors to the public July 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Following Eliada’s founding by Dr. Lucius B. Compton in 1906, he brought a small tract next to a much larger farm. The owner of the farm left it, including the large dairy barn, when he passed away. In the early years, according to information from Eliada, the farm was key to the place’s survival, providing necessary food and milk.

In 1927, the barn burned down and a group of Pennsylvania Dutchmen travelled with Compton to rebuild it, creating the curved roof — unusual in this area — that has become part of the barn’s hallmark.

After farming activities were abandoned, the barn fell into disrepair, but since last year, a drastic renovation has turned it into a recreation center including a climbing wall, weight rom,

pool tables and exercise equipment.

“Preserving Eliada’s rich history is important, and so is creating an environment that honors the students in our care,” Eliada CEO says.

“Renovating the historic dairy barn to the new Fitness & Recreation facility does just that, and we are so pleased with the finished product.”

For more information about the open house event, contact Michelle Robinson at 254-5356 ext. 354 or email mrobinson@eliada.org.

— David Forbes

Helping mothers help themselves A portion of a $1.6 million grant will help the Buncombe County Department of Health help more first-time, low-income mothers than ever before in its Nurse-Family Partnership program.

“Babies don’t come with manuals,” says Jennings Garry, Buncombe County NFP supervisor. “When you’re a new mother with limited resources, it’s difficult to know all the things required to be a successful parent. By growing our team of registered nurses, we can empower more families to make a healthy start.”

Fitness farm: The Eliada Homes barn — built more than 100 years ago and originally used for dairy operations — has been renovated and turned into a fitness center. photos courtesy of Eliada Homes

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Allocated to the state for its Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, the grant will enable Buncombe to hire an additional nurse for the NFP program, which started in 2009.

NFP staff currently includes four registered nurses and a masters-prepared nurse supervisor. “We started this program a little more than a year and a half ago ... and we filled up very quickly,� says Gibbie Harris, director of the Buncombe County Health Department and NFP site administrator. “This additional nurse will give us a chance to expand to more families.�

Since the program’s inception, 144 mothers and 100 babies have been helped. That’s a benefit to the entire community. “From an early childhood standpoint, if these kids get a good start, then they are more likely to have less jail time, more education, and all these things that really make the whole community stronger,� says Garry. “The program’s focused on moms and their babies, but the implications don’t stop there.�

It’s been successful in decreasing incidence of preterm labor, encouraging teen mothers to complete school or return to work and helping clients engage in healthy practices. In fact, 75 percent of the program clients have stayed in school, nearly 80 percent have started breastfeeding, and all the children get their childhood immunizations by the time they’re 1 year old.

Some parts of Buncombe have higher-thanaverage rates of premature birth, infant mortality, poverty, crime, domestic violence, high-school dropouts, substance abuse, unemployment and child abuse. Mothers who enroll in NFP gain critical insights and real-world skills from a registered nurse to help them overcome such challenges and become knowledgeable, healthy parents.

Harris says, “Despite the strength of our NurseFamily Partnership program, we have much more work to do in the community. We look forward to working closely with the N.C. Division of Public Health to strengthen Buncombe County families.�

North Carolina’s Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program is a provision of the 2010 Affordable Care Act. For more information about the local NFP program, For more information go to avl. mx/3z or call 707-3069. X — Caitlin Byrd Send your health-and-wellness news to mxhealth@ mountainx.com or news@mountainx.com, or call News Editor Margaret Williams at 251-1333, ext.

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Health Programs Before-and-After-Work Pilates (pd.) Start and end your day in great form! Highly Experienced Instructor.

Small, upbeat, mat class. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:00am. Mondays, 6:00pm. $15 or 5 for $65. 117 Furman. (828) 225-3786. FormFitnessFunction.com Compassion Focused Therapy (pd.) This being “human” is difficult. We find ourselves being hard on ourselves, driven to perfection, pushing harder or giving up. We become wired for stress, depression, anxiety, codependency, alcohol and drug problems, overeating, etc. • Learn effective mindful self-compassion skills to respond differently to your suffering, feelings of inadequacies and self-judgments. Individual and group sessions. Denise Kelley, MA, LPC; Call 231-2107 or email: empowering.solutions@yahoo.com Consciousness Cinema • This Friday Evening (pd.) July 22 , 7pm-9pm. The upbeat documentary “Ingredients” unearths the roots of the local food movement with stories of chefs, farmers and activists transforming our broken food system. To pre-register,email Marsha@ MaitriCenterforWomen.org Feldenkrais/Anat Baniel Method (pd.) Reduce Tension • Alleviate Pain • Improve Flexibility and Posture. • Group Class Mondays 7:30pm • First Group Class Free, North Asheville. • Private sessions by appointment, East Asheville.

299-8490. integrativemovement.com Honor Your Mind, Body And Spirit (pd.) Relax and rejuvenate comfortably at home or visit my downtown studio. • Therapeutic Swedish • Deep Tissue and • Hot Stone massage with an energetic focus. Heather Yingst, LMBT#7315.

(828) 450-7515.

The REAL Center (pd.) Offers life-changing skills including Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Radical Honesty, and Somatic Awareness. Learn to stay centered in any situation, be flexible without being submissive, and more. $120/8-session class in Asheville with Steve Torma, 828-254-5613. http://www.theREALcenter.org The YWCA’s Club W (pd.) Will hold a Functional Training Workshop on Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am. 185 S. French Broad Avenue. $10 members/$17.50 non-members. For more information call 254-7206 x 213 or go to www.ywcaofasheville.org.

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Biltmore Ave, 2nd Floor. Thur (7/21) 7:00pm-8:30pm “I find the river in me with InterPlay” (pd.) 4:30-6:20pm, Sunday, July 31.

Want more playfulness, community and creativity in your life? Tired of trying to ‘improve’ yourself? Try this Free “Taste of InterPlay” First hour is step-by-step forms with spontaneous movement, story, stillness, voice and reflection in an appreciative community. Then Q&A about InterPlay’s Life Practice Program: (http://www.interplayasheville.org/lifepractice-program/) 7 months beginning January 2012, to have play, power and grace in community, and connection to your body wisdom in everyday life.

Everyone welcome! (828) 279-6466. meg@interplaync.org DisAbility Partners Located at 108 New Leicester Highway, Asheville. Info: 298-1977, www.westernalliance.org or www.disabilitypartners. org.

• TH (7/21), 1:30pm - Emergency preparedness workshop for people with disabilities and their family members.

—- 4pm - Potluck.

• TH (7/24), 1:30pm - Emergency Preparedness Workshop for people living with disabilities and their families. —4pm - Potluck.

• TU (7/26), 2-4pm - An open house to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Cake and ice cream will be served.

Events at Jubilee!

Located at 46 Wall St., downtown Asheville. Info: 252-5335.

• TU (7/26), 7-9pm - Acupuncturist and macrobiotic counselor, Michael Rossoff, will lead a discussion on Chinese medicine. $10 donation.

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 (7/21), 8:30-10am - “Ask a Dietitian,” a program designed to answer questions during 15-minute sessions about diet, nutrition, vitamins, minerals and more.

• FR (7/22), 2-4pm - “Innovations In Hip and Knee Replacement,” with Amal Das M.D. • TU (7/26), 1-3pm - North Carolina Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program.

• WE (7/27), noon-2pm - Q & A session on common foot and ankle problems. —- 8-11am - Cholesterol screening. Fast required for immediate results. $20.

Living Healthy: A Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program • TUESDAYS, 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 their 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 (7/20), 10am-1pm - PSA screenings for men age 50 and older will be held at CVS, 3450 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher. $10. —- 10am-1pm - Bone density screenings for men and women will be held at CVS, 3450 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher. Wear shoes that are easily removable. Free.

• TH (7/21), 9am-noon - PSA screenings for men age 50 and older will be held at Hair Gallery Hendersonville, 1038 Greenville Highway. $10. —- 9amnoon - Bone density screenings for men and women will be held at Hair Gallery Hendersonville, 1038 Greenville Highway. Free.

Park Ridge Wellness • TUESDAYS, 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 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.

• TH (7/21), 1-5:30pm - Blood drive.

Ridgecrest Conference Center, 1 Ridgecrest Drive, Black Mountain. Info: 669-3760.

• 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.

• TU (7/26), 2:30-7pm - Blood drive.

Beverly Hill Baptist Church, 777 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Info: 299-9233.

Talks and Lectures at A-B Tech Unless otherwise noted, all events are free. Info: 254-1921.

• WE (7/27), 7-8:30pm - “ADD at Work: Maximizing Your Effectiveness” will feature workplace strategies and challenges for people with ADD. Held at A-B Tech’s Enka Campus, 1465 Sand Hill Road, Candler.

wellnesscontinued 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, 5:45 & 7pm - Women’s Al-Anon meeting at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave., at Gracelyn Road.

Newcomers welcome.

• THURSDAYS, 7pm - “Parents of Children with Alcoholism,” West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road.

• FRIDAYS, 12:30pm - “Keeping the Focus,” First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. —- 8pm - “Lambda,” Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St. • SATURDAYS, 10am - “Grace Fireside,” Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. —- 10am - “Saturday Serenity,” St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte Street at Macon Avenue —- noon - “Courage to Change,” Bess Sprinkle Memorial Library, Weaverville.

• SUNDAYS, 5pm - Al-Anon and Alateen, West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road.

• MONDAYS, noon - “Keeping the Focus,” First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. —- 6pm - “Attitude of Gratitude,” Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. — - 7pm - Meeting at First Christian Church, 201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain.

• TUESDAYS, 9:45am - “Serenity Through Courage and Wisdom,” St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 109 Crescent Hill, Arden. —- 5:30pm - “Steps to Recovery,” Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road. —- 7pm “One Day at a Time,” First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective • The Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective is a group of inclusive, nonjudgmental people with diverse perspectives on mental health who respect self determination, personal choice and

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Black Mountain NicA Meeting • MONDAYS, 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.

Center for New Beginnings • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - A support group for those who have lost a loved one through a traffic accident, murder or crime-related death will meet at Center for New Beginnings, 34 Wall St., Suite 802.

Facilitated by Tom Parks and Lori Gerber, MS. Free. Info: 989-9306.

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: 779-2317 or 299-1666.

GriefShare GriefShare features nationally recognized experts in grief-and-recovery support and meets at Calvary Baptist Church, 531 Haywood Road in Asheville. Info: 2537301 or michael.lee@calvaryasheville. com.

• SUNDAYS, 3pm - GriefShare group meeting.

MemoryCaregivers Network Support for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Info: 645-9189 or 230-4143.

• 4th TUESDAYS, 1-3pm - Meeting at Weaverville First Baptist Church, 63 N. Main St. MS Community Awareness Lunch • THURSDAYS, noon-3pm - Join this “inspirational and positive” community of individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis for lunch at West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road in Asheville.

This group “empowers with opportunities and resources to enhance quality of life while strengthening relationships.” Info: mscommunitywnc@gmail.com.

NAMI Family-to-Family Class • MONDAYS, 6-8:30pm - This 12-week class for families and caregivers of individuals with a severe mental illness will be held at Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road in Asheville.

The course covers major mental illnesses and self-care. Registration required. Info: 299-9596 or rohaus@charter.net.

Overcomers Recovery Support Group for Ladies • TUESDAYS, 7pm - This Christianbased, 12-step recovery program provides a spiritual plan of recovery for people struggling with life-controlling

problems. Meetings are held at S.O.S. Anglican Mission, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite C-1. All are welcome. Info: 575-2003.

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

• THURSDAYS, 6:30pm Hendersonville: O.A. Step Study group at the Cox House, 723 N. Grove St. Info: 329-1637.

• THURSDAYS, noon - Asheville: Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road (S. 25 at Yorkshire).

Info: 298-1899.

• SATURDAYS, 9:30am - Black Mountain: Carver Parks and Recreation Center, 101 Carver Ave., off Blue Ridge Road. Open relapse and recovery meeting. Info: 669-0986.

• MONDAYS, 6pm - Asheville: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Info: 252-4828.

• MONDAYS, 6:30pm - Hendersonville: Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Highway. Info: (800)-580-4761.

• TUESDAYS, 10:30am-noon Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., at Ottari. Info: 280-2213.

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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.

• TH (7/21), 3-4pm - Henderson County Stroke and Aphasia Support Group will meet at Park Ridge Home Health Offices, 895 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. Info: 687-526.

S-Anon • WENESDAYS, 1pm - S-Anon is a 12step recovery program for partners, family and friends of sexaholics. Meetings held weekly in the WNC area. Call confidential voicemail or email for information: 2585117 or wncsanon@gmail.com.

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The menu at your favorite local sushi restaurant might as well offer the “endangered species roll.” Not the best marketing, but here’s the truth: Certain fish species commonly found on restaurant menus and in sushi coolers have been harvested nearly to the brink of extinction. While you wouldn’t dream of eating panda bear (would you?), dining on bluefin tuna toro may not be so far off.

The WWF (formerly the World Wildlife Fund) lists bluefin tuna as the sixth most-threatened species in the world (both land and sea). That means that it’s more at risk for extinction than the giant panda, the mountain gorilla or the Javan

rhinoceros. So go ahead and order that rhino steak.

We kid, but experts say that what consumers buy impacts oceans in a more dramatic way than one might expect. The first thing that crosses people’s minds when poring over a restaurant menu isn’t generally how endangered their dinner may or may not be, even for those that consider themselves conscious consumers.

It helps to remember, however, that the seafood industry works for us, says David Griffin, who owns Bluewater Seafood, a seafood grocer and restaurant with locations in Hendersonville and north Asheville. What we eat can either contribute to the further depletion of critically threatened species, or support the availability of

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“Consumers control the market,” he says.

“If consumers decide that they don’t want to eat bluefin tuna anymore, it won’t be caught anymore. This business is all about supply and demand.”

Finding solutions What’s a responsible diner to do? “Educate yourself,” says Griffin. There are many lists available, created in collaboration with biologists, that help guide consumers — the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, Blue Ocean Institute and the North Carolina Sea Grant are some of the most reputable. “You have to look at all of them and be open-minded and use your best judgment to make good choices.”

Aquaculture — or fish farming — is also a viable alternative, says Griffin. “It’s the future of seafood.” More and more items that Bluewater Seafood carries are farmed, often due to the lack of availability of the wild-caught alternatives.

“And here in the mountains, we have a great farm-raised trout,” he says.

Sunburst Trout Farm offers one local source for the freshwater fish. The farm sits on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest in Bethel, 12 or so

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For Griffin, offering ocean-friendly options is as much a practical business technique as anything else. “This is how we make our living,” he says. “We want to make sure that it’s going to be around to sustain us 20 years from now.”

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The emphasis on sustainable seafood led to the development of an annual gala celebration, “Cooking for Solutions.” Since 2002, the aquarium and Seafood Watch have hosted the event, which brings together celebrity chefs from across the U.S. and beyond to prepare dishes using sustainable seafood and organic ingredients, paired with organic and sustainable wines.

Cooking demonstrations led by celebrity chefs are presented in the blue light of the aquarium, with schools of fish darting around their tanks behind them. Notable chef participants have included Alice Waters, Jacques Pépin, Rick Bayless, Nora Pouillon, Rick Moonen and more than three dozen others. This year’s participants included John Ash, internationally renowned author, chef and educator. Top Chef darling Carla Hall was there, too, along with the Food Network’s Alton Brown — and Asheville’s own William Dissen, the chef of The Market Place restaurant.

Dissen’s sustainable purchasing practices are no secret to the food world outside of Asheville.

He was selected as one of the Mother Nature Network’s “40 Chefs Under 40,” a group recognized for both its talent and green practices.

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It’s no surprise that Dissen is dedicated to protecting the oceans. His wife works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, based here in Asheville. “It’s scary to talk to all of the PhDs over at NOAA,” he says. “They preach fire and brimstone.” What do they think of the people who insist that climate change is a myth, our oceans healthy? “They think that they’re insane.”

For Dissen, it’s a significant honor to be recognized as the champion of a cause that he holds dear, and gratifying to spend such an important weekend with some awe-inspiring chefs — some of whom he’s invited to come to Asheville to guest chef at The Market Place in fall. Virginia Willis, the kitchen director for The Martha Stewart Living Show and executive producer for Epicurious

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The guide lists ocean-friendly seafood choices for consumers in a green “Best Choices” column, and non-sustainable choices in a red “Avoid” column. There is also a yellow “Good Alternatives” list; these seafood items are an acceptable and sustainable option, but there is concern with how they’re caught or farmed.

Pocket guides are updated every six months. A full downloadable report is available at seafoodwatch. org. The site also offers resources that purveyors can use to understand sustainable seafood issues and train their staff to discuss the complexities of sustainable seafood with their customers.

A smartphone application is also available; just search your phone’s app market. on The Discovery Channel will visit Asheville in the fall to join Dissen in his kitchen.

But the most gratifying thing about participating in Cooking for Solutions, says Dissen, is the opportunity to absorb a tremendous amount of knowledge which he can bring back home with him to The Market Place and his Asheville peers.

“That’s how you come up with better ideas and how you grow,” Dissen says. “And that’s really the whole point of events like Cooking for Solutions. It’s a solution-oriented experience where you can gain new knowledge and try to make the world a better place, one fish at a time.”

Dissen says that he’d like to see more restaurants — both nationwide and locally — take on the responsibility of finding seafood purveyors that offer sustainable alternatives. Many chefs, even in Asheville where we’re fortunate to have conscientious vendors, could stand to take their already responsible practices a step further. “I feel like here in Asheville, everyone preaches local and sustainable. A lot of restaurants are farm-to-table, but how many people practice that between the farm and the table?”

Restaurants inevitably produce a lot of waste, Dissen says. They consume a lot of energy and go through a massive amount of food. “But it’s our responsibility to try to curb that,” he says. “And sustainable seafood is just part of that whole picture.”

For more information about The Market Place, visit marketplace-restaurant.com. For more information about Bluewater Seafood Company, visit bluewaterseafood.net. For more information about Sunburst Trout Farms, visit sunbursttrout.com. X Mackensy Lunsford can be reached at food@ mountainx.com.

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There’s a new mobile sandwich unit in town. Nate Kelly has opened the Lowdown food truck with wife, Cynthia. Nate was a chef at the Usual Suspects, the ever-popular latenight hot spot that was replaced by Avenue M last year.

Monday through Thursday, the truck can be found selling a small but mighty menu of sandwiches at 425 Broadway, in the parking lot of the Citgo station across from Hillside Street. Fridays and Saturdays, the truck is located at 75 Swannanoa River Road.

The menu currently consists of four sandwiches, a braised beef po’ boy with horseradish mayo and for vegetarians, there’s a bahn mi with lemongrass tofu, pickled veggies, fresh cucumber, cilantro and Sriracha mayo. Both are served on a crunchy-crust baguette that’s baked by Fiore’s, a restaurant with both downtown and south Asheville locations, owned by AIR-member Anthony Cerrato. “I was trying to find fresh, local baguettes and was having a hard time finding people that could make enough for me, so I approached him and he was more than helpful,� says Nate of the partnership. It’s an interesting symbiotic relationship that shows how food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants can work together. “I think it’s fantastic,� says Nate. “When I approached him he was excited, I was excited.

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Cerrato’s bread has a great crust to it, and helps to sop up the juice from the sandwiches.

We highly recommend a stack of napkins (the Lowdown carries recycled paper products, so you can feel better about loading up). “All of the sandwiches are very messy,� says Nate, “but they’re all goodness.�

Customers can also have a great and hearty smoked pork sandwich with pickled okra and coleslaw with a choice of red Memphis- or mustard-style barbecue sauce on Texas toast.

There’s also a BLT with an extra “P� at the end that stands for mighty good pimento cheese with a little bit of kick. On the day Xpress visited, the tomatoes were a yellow heirloom variety.

In addition to the regular menu, there’s a grilled peanut butter and jelly for the kids, made with housemade strawberry jam. Other items made on board include a peach-molasses-habeùero hot sauce and not-too-sweet tea infused with local blueberries.

It’s all being served out of a very allAmerican GMC truck outfitted with gleaming stainless steel food equipment and a brandnew ventilation hood. The art on the side of the truck was created by Erik Minkin, a local cartoonist who also works for the Cartoon Network. The small counter by the service window is made out of reclaimed barn wood, and the curtain that partially covers the side door where you order and pay is made out of burlap. It’s all quite homey for a truck.

Nate views his mobile business as a first step along the road to entrepreneurship in a down economy. “I’ve always wanted my own restaurant, but I couldn’t afford it,� says Nate.

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There have been a bunch of bumps along the way, but now that we’re up and running, it’s awesome.”

Nate says that the Lowdown food truck will move toward a larger menu soon, with plenty of specials that revolve around local and seasonal goods. With the help of an iPhone application, the Kellys can accept both cash and credit. For more information, follow @thelowdowntruck or visit the Lowdown food truck’s Facebook page.

Grove Park Inn honored Every year, the American Culinary Federation, a professional organization with more than 20,000 members, honors outstanding restaurants and chefs at the ACF National Convention held in Dallas, Texas. This year, our own Grove Park Inn (and its three dining establishments) will be honored in the Achievement of Excellence Awards ceremony.

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Here’s the concept: Select your burger from options that include beef ($4.19), chicken ($4.29) or portobello mushroom ($3.69). A veggie burger patty is not offered. You may have your patty on either a whole-wheat or classic bun, then build a burger from a list of toppings. Free addons include onions, lettuce, tomato (the basics) and all of the dressings, which include chipotle ketchup, Sriracha mayo and cherry-pepper relish. Premium toppings include smoked provolone, blue cheese sauce, fried egg and chili.

A few Xpress staffers sampled several burgers, from a plain-Jane variety to a concoction of kimchee, spicy mayo and cucumbers. The favorite burger of the bunch seemed to be the one enhanced with bacon, which wasn’t exactly a shocker (bacon grease makes everything better, in this writer’s opinion). If you go, expect to find a rather loose style of patty. In the end, the four staffers that tried the burgers had four very different opinions. Have you tried Burgerworx?

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The camping kits include dried seasonings and spices, pastas and dough mixes, all rather light-weight foodstuffs that you can make just by adding water. The camp meals include calzones, whole-wheat pasta with cheese or spicy red sauce and a gluten-free quinoa-corn pasta.

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Thousands of lime green cones stretched along steel cables at Echoview Farm in Weaverville and the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. Each tiny cone is a hop, a key component in beer production — and a small miracle. Our climate is more challenging than the hop-friendly weather of the Pacific Northwest and many European countries. Western North Carolina’s afternoon thunderstorms aren’t quite the dry climate that hops prefer.

Why all the interest in growing such an unpredictable crop? Van Burnette, a long time hops grower and owner of Hop’n Blueberry Farm, says the answer is simple. “It’s all about beer,” Burnette says.

“End of story. Everybody is looking for a niche market and a lot of young farmers want to try something new.”

Growers and enthusiasts alike flocked to Echoview Farm over the weekend, to tour the yards, sample beer and listen to bluegrass. Hops are proving to be an integral part of Asheville and WNC’s thriving beer culture.

Many local residents are trying their hand at growing them, both for home brew and commercial production. Phillip Davis, Parker Davis and John Davis own Sticky Indian Hops, a fourth-generation farm on a Native American site. In addition to finding dozens of arrowheads in their fields, they stumbled upon wild hops. “You get so many hops that you can’t sell them all to homebrew customers,” said Parker. He remarked on the relative ease they’ve had growing the hops. “They grow back year after year and the only hard part is harvesting them all.”

That’s not so for everyone, however. A hop yard tour and outdoor seminar at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center was less optimistic. “We’re very encouraging [to people interested in growing hops], but I caution you. Out of everyone who tries to grow hops, only 20 percent will be successful,” said Jeanine Davis (unrelated to the Davises of Sticky Indian), an associate professor of horticulture science at North Carolina State University.

Amateur hops growers don’t have to do it alone.

Echoview and several other successful farms invite people who are new to hops to visit their yards.

There are few rivalries and significant community support among Western North Carolina hops growers. Julie Jensen, owner of Echoview Farm, says any competition is friendly. “We’ve made a lot of mistakes over the past five years. When new growers come to visit, we can help them.”

Although many thriving farmers stress the difficulty of producing this fickle crop, the enthusiasm of both homebrewers and commercial breweries alike will keep hops growers busy for years to come. X

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Brewer’s gold: Above, a hops enthusiast checks out the bines (yes, bines with a “b”) at Echoview Farm north of Asheville. Below, a hops plant at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River.

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curiouserand Ann & Jeff VanderMeer discuss two sci-fi/ fantasy anthologies

by Alli Marshall

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There are a number of cases in The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities: Exhibits, Oddities, Images & Stories from Top Authors & Artists (Harper Votager, 2011) in which the dead don’t remain dead.

Or aren’t really dead. Or never actually died to begin with. There’s Lambshead’s wife, Helen Aquilus, who “died in an auto accident on a lone country road in 1960,” though there was speculation that “she staged her own death to join a secret society devoted to radical progressive change in the world.” There’s Nikola Tesla, whose electrical neurheographiton, or brain-wave writer, was purchased by Lambshead.

In 1943, he “claimed to have died, although reports were conflicting.” And there’s Sir Ranulph WykehamRackham (to whose full-body prosthetic Lambshead contributed) who, thanks to science and robotics, could not die.

The subject of the book, by authors/spouses Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, is dead. Fictitious Dr. Lambshead passed away in 2003 (having lived more than a century) just prior to the publication of The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases (by Jeff and Mark Roberts).

“Some of our projects come out of the strangest or most absurd circumstances,” says Jeff. It was a friend’s tongue-in-cheek claim of “mad quail disease” that inspired Jeff to write the book of fake diseases. Because “we’re very much in love with writers who use nonfictional forms for fictional purposes,” he came up with the idea of the eccentric English Dr. Lambshead as the compiler for the book of diseases. Novelist Neil Gaiman loved the idea so much that he sent a contribution.

“When it came time to do a sequel, we didn’t want to do a second disease guide,” says Jeff. (Although he does point out, with a laugh, that the niche-y Diseases has actually found its way into medical libraries.) On a hike with Ann, the two struck on the idea of a cabinet of curiosities belonging to Lambshead, around which a collection of stories could be written. “Objects, everything in our lives, have emotional resonance,” says Jeff.

So, Cabinet is organized around the fictitious estate of Lambshead. More to the point, each object is represented by a piece of art and accompanying prose. Some sections are catalogued like a museum (“Holy Devices and Infernal Duds: The Broadmore Exhibits,” in which Tesla’s brain-wave machine can be found); other sections are arranged like a written history (“Honoring Lambshead: Stories Inspired by the Cabinet,” including the tale of Lord Dunsany’s Teapot, which seems to provide protection to its owner). Each fantastical object — an anthropic creature in a waxsealed jar, a bronze skeleton key gripped by a mummified hand, a single shoe — is the jumping off point for 30 writers to wax creative. Comic book artist Mike

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Mignola (Hellboy), young adult author Molly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles) and novelist Lev Grossman (The Magicians) are among the contributors.

As for how the items in Lambshead’s cabinet came to be: “We came up with the artists and the artists came up with the objects,” says Ann. “There were cases in which a writer wanted to work with a specific artist. In other cases, we had a really cool piece of art that we sent to a writer and said, ‘What do you think of this?’”

One such piece, the mecha-rhino by Russian artist Vladimir Gvozdev, shows up not only in Cabinet but in Jeff’s The Steampunk Bible (written with S.J. Chambers; published this past May). Jeff (also a prolific fiction author who has, with Ann, completed nine other works) says that there was some “overlap of aesthetic” between Steampunk and Cabinet. Jake von Slatt (who mans SteampunkWorkshop.com) was at work on two projects for Cabinet while Jeff was involved with Steampunk. So, “we actually have a photograph of a half-completed artifact for the Lambshead book in The Steampunk Bible,” says Jeff.

Though the VanderMeers are certainly authorities on steampunk (a sci-fi sub-genre that takes inspiration from Victorian-era literature, art and thought around steam power and technology), the couple doesn’t necessarily act the part. “We’re chroniclers of steampunk, not so much steampunks ourselves,” says Jeff. “Even the most ardent steampunk doesn’t live it 24/7.” It’s an escape, as sci-fi and fantasy are meant to be. But for one group of sci-fi/fantasy enthusiasts, there is an opportunity to be immersed in that world for two full weeks: The VanderMeers will be teaching at Wofford College’s Shared Worlds, a teen fantasy writing camp. That takes place in late July; part of the reason for their Malaprop’s date this week.

“You can think of it more as a teen think tank,” says Ann. “They learn how to collaborate with each other, how to negotiate and how to build their own world.”

Lectures include psychology, mapmaking, geology and religion. The VanderMeers bring in guest writers (like Black, a connection from Cabinet). “The Lambshead book is a good example of how you extrapolate certain fantasy concepts,” says Jeff.

“We’ve had quite a few adults ask us why we don’t have a camp like that for adults,” says Ann. Perhaps they will offer such a thing in the future. For now, fans will have to make do with the VanderMeer’s reading events — which promise to be entertaining.

“We tend, when we do this, to focus on the humorous stuff. We have really funny back stories about the creation of some of this material, both in the Lambshead book and The Steampunk Bible,” says Jeff. “We’re going to tell all the secret back stories.”

“Maybe not all of them,” says Ann. “But most of them.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@mountainx. com.

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In celebration of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer’s visit to Asheville, members of local steampunk group S.P.A.T.S.(SteamPunk Arts and Technical Society) gathered outside the Wedge Brewery to show off their unique style. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Jack of the Wood (or, in case Jack of the Wood is crowded, across the street at Thirsty Monk), 7-9 p.m. At this shoot: Arbutus Tinkersmith, Tammy Buckner, Carin Diamond, Vernon Sharp, Q, Candice Twomey, Savannah Willingham, Patrick Dolan, Megan Dolan, Teleri Ferch Nyfain, Danielle Leyonmark, Sister Discordia, Jennifer Hersey and Melissa Glaze.

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by Barbie Angell In Rosanne Cash’s memoir, Composed, she writes, “Someone once told me to perform to the six percent of the audience who are poets.�

I happen to be a poet. Though I’ve not had the privilege of seeing her in concert, while reading her New York Times-bestselling book, I felt as if she were telling tales directly to me.

Cash’s stories are relayed with the same magical imagery that can be found in this Grammy winner’s songs. Her voice is one of experience and reflection, filled with the hindsight to see mistakes she has made and the wisdom to recognize the value of learning through error. She is witty, poetic and compassionate.

The paperback edition of Composed publishes Monday, August 1. In coordination, Malaprop’s Bookstore has organized an event at Diana Wortham Theatre on August 2. Asheville musician and WNCW radio host Laura Blackley will interview Cash, with a question-and-answer session to follow.

Cash spoke to Xpress via email.

Xpress: You’ve taken on so many different passions in your life, from writing lyrics, prose, essays and children’s literature to creating music from every angle, down to mixing it yourself. Is there one creative aspect which you would like to pursue more than the others, or one which comes to you more easily than the rest?

I consider myself a songwriter first. Everything — recording, prose, performance — comes from that. Songwriting is the center of the wheel. I would like to write another book, but I’m obsessed with writing some new songs.

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fast-forwarded to resolutions at the end of each chapter. Was this your intention, or do you think your mind just speaks in that way due to your many years making albums?

I did have an idea in mind that it was like an album. I remember talking about that with my editor a few times. But it’s a chicken-and-eggsituation — do I write prose like that because of decades of songwriting and making records, or is this how I’m built? Probably both.

I was inspired by MFK Fisher, and the way she wrote about food, but was [also] writing about her life, and the fact that she wrote episodically, in several volumes. I also have a sense of non-linear time that interests me more, as a writer, than linear time, and that’s how I wanted to write the book.

I don’t think there is resolution to everything, however. That would bore me, and also — it just doesn’t happen that way.

You’ve spoken of items in your memoir that were lost: your guitar from your father, and a copy of your album Seven Year Ache with the inscription “Goodbye John,� for example.

Do you believe that mentioning these in your memoir may help you to find them?

Haaa ... Maybe. I was definitely hoping the guitar would come back. And Hank deVito did give me his copy of Seven Year Ache after

he read the book, so I guess my manipulations partly worked!

Do you plan to write another memoir or autobiography in the future, or do you feel you’ve already said as much as you’d like to about your life?

No, I’d like to write another. 56 years, 250-page book — no. I have a lot more to say.

You seem to enjoy Twitter and often find yourself in “Twitter jail� for excessive tweeting. What do you enjoy most about interacting with your online community?

I have ‘met’ some really interesting people on Twitter: a professor of philosophy and quantum mechanics, Michael McKean, librarians, authors, Mike Scott (a musician who I admire) and lots of music people. You wouldn’t think it, but I’ve had really interesting conversations.

Also, as my friend Mike Doughty says, Twitter is like boot camp for songwriters. Make it great, and fit it into 140 characters. Also, I love doing my Jane Austen persona. It’s a challenge to speak in her voice and just so much fun. X Follow Barbie Angell on Twitter @barbieangell.

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T-Model Ford swears he’s gonna live to be 110. God told who: him so in a dream.

Of course, when he’ll hit T-Model Ford that age no one knows for sure, and Amy Lavere because no one knows exactly where: how old the rakish bluesman is The Grey Eagle now, not even Ford himself. (He’s when: anywhere from 85 to 91, depending on who you ask and what Sunday, July 24 (8 p.m., $12 advance/$15 doors. documents you’re looking at.) thegreyeagle.com) Say hello to the last of the real Delta bluesmen.

Ever since Fat Possum Records first stumbled across him in the mid-1990s, Ford has become a living legend among gritty blues fans. (A young Dan Auerbach, before The Black Keys days, once drove 24 hours from Ohio to Mississippi just to meet him.) His distinctive, self-taught playing style is both hypnotizing and, at times, totally bizarre. Like on his latest album, Taledragger, it’s a ramshackle mix of raw, fuzzed-out electric blues, rhythmic juke-joint stomp and swampy psychedelia.

“Well, I heard Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf when I was a little boy,” Ford says while sitting out in his yard in Greenville, Miss., “and I liked that sound and it growed up in me. Now the people, when I come in from work, take my bath and everything, they come over: ‘T-Model, you wanna come over to the house and play a little guitar?’ I say, ‘Well, I guess so.’ I get ready and go over there, there’d be a bunch there, waiting on me. And they love my sound.”

Like a lot of the old hard-living, whiskey-and-women bluesmen, Ford claims a pretty colorful bio, to say the least. Here’s a quick Cliff’s Notes version to get you caught up: Born James Lewis Carter Ford in Forest, Miss., circa 1920, by age 6 he was plowing his family’s farm behind a mule. As a kid, his father once beat him so bad with a piece of firewood that he lost a testicle.

He got a job at a local sawmill in his early teens, eventually working his way up to driving the log truck (his skills earned him the nickname “T-Model”).

At one point, as a young man, Ford was hanging out, drinking with some women, when a jealous guy came up and stabbed him in the back. Ford pulled out his switchblade and cut the guy’s throat.

He was sentenced to 10 years for murder, which got reduced to two years on a chain gang.

His first wife, whom he married at 17, ran away with his father.

Another died after she drank poison, trying to induce a miscarriage.

Overall, he’s been married six times, and he’s told he has 26 children (not all from his marriages).

And somewhere along the line, Ford found the blues.

“I didn’t start till I was 58 years old,” he says. “My third wife bought a guitar and an amplifier, at one of those things they have on the street, selling stuff. They had this guitar and amplifier. She had the money. She gave ‘em $50 for the whole thang.”

He didn’t know how to play it; the guitar ended up sitting in the corner, collecting dust. Until the day she left him. That’s the night Ford got drunk off a jug of corn whiskey, pulled out the guitar and taught himself how to play the blues.

These days, Ford’s cut down on the drinking. But, man, can he still write a tune.

“I sit out in my yard,” he says, describing his songwriting process.

“I got a shade tree over here. Drink me some whiskey. I don’t drink like I used to. Doctor told me I could take a little sip, but don’t overdo it. So that’s what I’m doing.”

He also married again recently, this time to his long-term girlfriend, Stella. Ford fans know her name well. Ever since his first

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album, 1997’s Pee-Wee Get My Gun, Stella’s name has popped up in number of Ford’s tunes (probably most infamously in the song “I’m Insane”).

“She sitting here in the yard, listening to me talking,” Ford says with a roguish chuckle. “She won’t say nothing. I think she’s sort of mad with me.

‘Cause people talk about how nice I is, how I can play that guitar and sang the blues. White ladies come up and want to hug and kiss on me.” He laughs. “I turn my head when they go to kiss me on my mouth.”

Not that he’s complaining.

“Yeah, I’m happy in my life. I asked the Lord to let me live till 110 years old.

So he keeping me in good health or something. It have to be the good Lord.

It can’t be nobody else, ‘cause there ain’t but one good Lord, and he got me living.”

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Classicopia’s Summer Sonata Series prizes intimacy over sophistication

Music in the home: Cellist and Asheville native Anna Wittstruck performs sonatas by Strauss and Grieg (with Daniel Weiser on piano) as part of the Summer Sonata Series. The series aims to bring chamber music into homes and small venues, where “you can feel the vibrations.”

by Jaye Bartell Classicopia calls itself “Asheville’s newest chamber music organization,” which is an apt description of the group’s originality, as much as a measure of how long it’s been in town.

Pianist Daniel Weiser moved to Asheville from Vermont in September 2009. He’s forged the organization with a distinct, if iconoclastic purpose. “I try to avoid ‘sophistication,’” he says in a phone interview. “From the time I started Classicopia, I made it clear that you can come and be informal. I understand why people think [classical concerts] are boring and stuffy, because you see some of this stuff and it is boring and stuffy. I get tired watching it.”

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concerts took place in private homes and other intimate venues, “where, clearly, chamber music was meant to be played,” Weiser says. He continued that idea upon moving to Asheville. “When we moved down here I started scoping out people’s houses that had pianos. I’ve been really lucky to find a couple of people who love to have the music in their home.”

Such events describe Classicopia’s particular brand of performance: redefining the “chamber” in which chamber music is played. The house concerts “open it up,” Weiser says.

“People pay a little extra money, but they get a little food and wine. It’s the best. When you’re that close — literally a foot away — it’s a real different experience. You can feel the vibrations.”

Classicopia’s musical personnel vary by concert, with Weiser a constant at the piano. “All my life I’ve done collaborative piano rather than solo piano, because I get lonely when I play all by myself. I try to consider myself a collaborator.”

Weiser collaborates with a violist, a cellist and a flutist for the Summer Sonata Series, which begins Friday, July 22, and takes place in venues including White Horse Black Mountain and The Altamont in downtown Asheville.

“I love these cool venues where you don’t normally have classical music,” Weiser says.

“I think once people see this stuff they think, ‘This is pretty good.’”

And Weiser narrates between pieces, offering details about the given composer that many might be surprised to learn. “We’re trying to bring it with a little more life,” he says. “I try to tell stories. I don’t usually talk about the forms of the piece. People’s eyes glaze over. I do like to talk about the sexual escapades, the drugs people were doing. They were all doing some crazy stuff.”

As a form of preview, Weiser offers some anecdotes illuminating the darker folds of some of the works in the first two concerts of the Summer Sonata Series: Johannes Brahms, Clarinet Sonata in F Minor Johannes Brahms was known as a very tough critic, both of himself and others. He burned many of his own pieces that he didn’t think were good enough; he rarely praised works by younger composers. He famously left one party saying, “If there is anybody here I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.” By 1890, Brahms, who was in his late 50s, decided he would stop composing as he felt he had no more to say.

In the summer of 1891, though, he heard the clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld for the first time and was mesmerized, calling him “the nightingale of the orchestra.” Brahms suddenly began composing again, focusing on music for the clarinet, including a trio with clarinet, cello and piano, the clarinet quintet and the two Sonatas of Op. 120, the last chamber pieces he wrote before his death.

Ludwig Van Beethoven, “Kreutzer” Sonata in A Major The name comes from the famous violinist Rudolphe Kreutzer, to whom Beethoven dedicated the piece, but who never actually performed it because he found it too difficult to play. Beethoven had written the piece for the multiracial virtuoso George Bridgetower and they had premiered it together in Vienna in 1803; in fact, Beethoven had to rush to finish the piece in time for this performance and left large parts of it unfinished so that both men had to improvise. Soon after this incredible premiere, Beethoven and Bridgetower fell in love with the same woman and their relationship fell apart. Though Bridgetower may have won the girl, Beethoven got the last laugh by dedicating the Sonata to Kreutzer and that is how it is known today, though it probably should be called the “Bridgetower” Sonata. X

theseries Classy Clarinet Program: Brahms, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in F Minor; Weber, Grand Duo Concertante; and a sonata by Saint-Saens.

Performers: Fred Lemmons, clarinet, Daniel Weiser, piano.

Friday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, July 23, 3 p.m.

House concert, reservations required: 505-2903 or daniel@classicopia.org.

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Violin Virtuoso Beethoven, “Kreutzer” Sonata; Corigliano sonata; and more.

Tim Schwarz, violin, Daniel Weiser, piano.

Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.

White Horse Black Mountain. $15.

Friday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.

House concert.

Saturday, July 30, 3 p.m.

House concert.

Monday, August 1, 7:30 p.m.

The Altamont. $20.

Flute Flavors Mozart, Sonata in B Flat; Mendelssohn, Sonata Op. 4; Piazzolla, “Histoire de Tango.”

Sergio Pallottelli, flute, Daniel Weiser, piano.

Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m.

White Horse Black Mountain. $15.

Sunday August 7, 4 p.m.

The Altamont. $20.

Mellow Cello Music of Greig and Strauss Anna Wittstruck, cello, Daniel Weiser, piano.

Friday, August 12, 7:30 p.m.

White Horse Black Mountain. $15.

Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. House concert.

Sunday, August 14, 4 p.m.

Altamont Theater. $20.

Individual programs are subject to change. For more information, visit classicopia.org.

Jaye Bartell can be reached at jbartell@ mountainx.com

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Slathered in face paint and clad in attire of a single color, a human statue offers brief gifts of a song, drum roll or gesture in exchange for a tip. It might look easy, but there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to this enigmatic art form. The most successful of such performers possess the unique ability to lure people without saying a word.

“Calendula” and “Rose” perform as a living statue duo referred to as “The Golden Girls” by their busking peers.

“Sometimes I hear people say, ‘I wish I could get paid to stand around all day,’” says Rose. “I think those people don’t really get exactly what goes into it all. I think, on the whole, they probably don’t really respect street performance in general.”

To prepare for an appearance, Rose and Calendula adorn themselves in gold vintage gowns and hats, then apply gold body paint to their arms and faces — a transformation that can take up to an hour considering the time it takes to mend rips and prepare hair pieces. “Part of the art itself is that you are this character — this magical creature,” says Rose. “I enjoy doing this especially because I’m in disguise.”

On the street, the women pose beside each other. Tourists snap photos. As donations are dropped into their basket, they slowly shift their pose, scattering petals of their namesake flowers, and offering candy to children.

Both women work as artists when not in costume, and in the summer months they statue upward of 40 hours each week. Standing on boxes for five to nine hours at a time can be physically taxing, says Rose, but she has accustomed herself to the trance-like state required of her performance. It also helps to have a partner: “There’s something about having another person next to me that makes it easier,” says Rose.

“The irritations are less bothersome.”

Another of Asheville’ statues, “Silver Drummer Girl,” has been making appearances on the Asheville streets for more than seven years. She’s often hired to appear at private parties and festivals, and earned “Best Busker” in last year’s Xpress Best of WNC readers’ poll. She even has a website (silverdrummergirl.com).

Dressed as a if she stepped out of a colonial fairy tale, Silver Drummer Girl poses with a snare drum. When given the opportunity she wields her sticks — often an indicator of how she’s feeling. A sharp smack on the rim might indicate annoyance, while a soft thrum may be a gesture of gratitude.

Learning how to read the crowds and control their behavior is a skill she’s honed over the years. “I know what limits I have now and what limits I should put up with,” she says.

“Generally, the more seriously you take yourself, the more the crowd will.”

As is often the case, the more mischievous spectators might try to persuade a statue into breaking character through inappropriate comments or, in the worst cases, physical contact. “I

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Out of a colonial-era fairy tale: Silver Drummer Girl (“Best Busker” in last year’s Xpress readers’ poll) has learned to control the crowd’s behavior.

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try to make it interesting when that happens,” says Silver Drummer Girl. “Generally that just involves me standing there and watching the crowd watch the person, and how entertaining they are — to watch someone walk up to me, make faces at me, talk to me and I’m just not reacting. I kind of get a kick out of that as long as they’re not making me uncomfortable. If they are, I just drum really loud and that shocks them.”

According to Silver Drummer Girl, the transformation from a still statue to an animated character is what makes the art form so interesting. “Sometimes people will tip me, and I’ll drum for a minute and I’ll stop and they’ll say, “That’s all I get?” she says. “But I don’t think they’d really want me just standing here drumming all day.

I don’t think they’d like that as much.” X Ursula Gullow writes about art for Mountain Xpress and her blog, artseenasheville. blogspot.com.

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From retro cool to modern pop, Deep River plays classic country

by Alli Marshall You can find plenty of alt-country around Asheville. You can find some country rock and the occasional mainstream country show at the Civic Center. But good, solid, old-school country in the vein of Patsy Cline? Not so much. That is, unless you’ve discovered Deep River.

The local band made its Asheville debut in 2007, but its history dates back to 1993 when vocalists Sharon Lewis and Sandy Howard founded the group in Nashville. Recently, they played a special show at Olive or Twist, a perfect venue for dining to music or trying out a country two-step.

It was a special show because it was the last for percussionist Justin Watt (Asheville Jazz Orchestra, Like Mind Trio) who leaves Deep River to pursue jazz music. The show also included singer Joan D’Entremont, an original member and occasional addition. With D’Entremont in the lineup, it was an evening of three-part harmonies — obviously the main attraction in the tight and well-rehearsed group.

Lewis, who also plays bass, is the clear band leader. Her voice is low — notably so — and her singing style is unique and immediately likable. The only drawback was that Lewis’ vocals occasionally got buried in the din of the club (the band was playing rather quietly so as not to overwhelm the dinner crowd) but when Howard and D’Entremont rounded out the vocal range and added texture to the sound, the songs proved to be well arranged.

Early in the evening, the band played “Silver Eagle,” a song Lewis and Howard recorded during their Nashville days (they made three records).

Straightforward, driving “Eagle” received an award and some radio play.

Another original, “River Dark and Deep,” took on a thicker groove with emphasis on the back beat.

Most of the set list recalled a bygone era of country music, but not just from the 1950s. Selections would have been at home among songs The Flying Burrito Brothers liked to cover. Deep River evoked both the Saturday sparkle of a well-appointed listening room and the lounge of a Tulsa, Okla., Holiday Inn: classy and authentic.

Part of the class comes from Watt and it’s easy to see why he’ll be missed.

While not a traditional country drummer, his light touch and jazz flourishes gave the band a clean, modern sound. Steel player Gerry Brown also added tasteful touches and David Tarpley’s lead and rhythm guitar work was refined and effective without stealing the spotlight. In fact, none of the musicians ever sought to outshine the vocalists.

A cover of Patty Lovelace’s “Raindrops on Treetops” brought plenty of energy and a chance for D’Entremont and Howard to show off their high notes. Howard also took the lead on a couple of songs, including a honky tonk number with heavy bass and a lot of sass. D’Entremont took the lead on a cover of Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” her voice clear and strong (it’s a difficult song) over Watts’ rock drumming.

A highlight of the evening was the rockabilly-flavored Gillian Welch/

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Take Me to the River: Asheville’s Deep River performs originals and covers in a classic country style (think Patsy Cline) with three-part harmonies.

David Rawlings song “455 Rocket.” Dancers took advantage of the beat, and the band clearly enjoyed playing the song, but it was just once stellar performance in an evening of near-flawless playing.

Deep River performs next at the Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company in Sylva on Saturday, July 30, 6 p.m. X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@mountainx.com.

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Duncan Wickel at the White Horse Billed as “an auspicious evening of masterful, innovative world jazz collaborations,” Duncan Wickel’s Saturday, July 23 show at the White Horse Black Mountain promises to be a heady evening. Asheville-born/Bostonbased violinist Wickel, though barely old enough to be in the White Horse, is already a Berklee School of Music grad and a two-time Fletcher Bright Award-winner. He’ll share the stage with local world music collective Free Planet Radio. 8 p.m., $15. whitehorseblackmountain.com.

Badman According to the band’s website, Badman “can be best described in three words, ‘rock, reggae and dance.’” The group got its start in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; they boast hard-driving melodies and smooth guitar tones. Badman makes the trip to Asheville on Friday, July 22, sharing the stage at Emerald Lounge with local roots/reggae/soul project Soulgrass Rebellion. 10 p.m., $5. emeraldlounge.com.

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The New Orleans Bingo! Show Before you get ahead of yourself, this is not the Bingo that involves daubers, cards and senior citizens (well, possibly the latter). Instead, The New Orleans Bingo! Show — born in the back of a French Quarter fried chicken shack — is “a thrilling phenomenon and one of the very finest entertainments on the theatrical stage today.” The show includes silent films, aerialists, dancers, ingénues, clowns, slapstick and, yes, maybe even a dauber or two. It runs at The Magnetic Field Thursday-Saturday, July 21-23. 8 p.m., $10. themagneticfield.com.

Pierce Edens at Jack Of the Wood Local singer/songwriter Pierce Edens is best known for his hoarse, gravelly, smoke-booze-and-latenights voice; that raw growl that makes every song an anthem. But Edens, along with fronting The Dirty Work, is also a fine guitarist, plays a mean harmonica and (if his album notes are anything to go by) likes to bang on Dumpsters, too.

Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work take the stage at Jack of the Wood on Friday, July 22, 9 p.m. Jackofthewood. 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.

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•Deadline is by noon on Monday for that Wednesday’s publication. This is a firm deadline.

Wed., July 20

Woody Wood &10:00Friends pm

__________ Thurs. July 21st

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Wild Wing Cafe

Garage at Biltmore

Black Mountain Ale House

Jack of the Wood Pub

Old-time jam, 6pm

Thu., July 21

Good Stuff

Open mic, 8-11pm

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Jus One More

Barley’s Taproom

Open mic

The T-Bones (bluegrass)

Alien Music Club (jazz jam)

Blue Note Grille

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Open mic, 9pm

Front stage: Dave Turner

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

The Devil Makes Three (old-time, rockabilly, blues) w/ Blind Boy Chocolate & the Milk Sheiks

BoBo Gallery

Mark Bumgarner (Americana, bluegrass, country) Blue Note Grille

Grove Park Inn

Olive or Twist

Nitrograss (bluegrass) w/ Charles Wood, Micah and Caleb Hanks & more

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Salsa night (free lessons, followed by dance)

One Stop Bar

BoBo Gallery

Handlebar

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Red Room

Boiler Room

Dance party w/ DJ Steele

Local DJ Exposure Night (electronic, dance)

Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Clingman Cafe

Open mic w/ Brian Keith

Laura Blackley (blues, country, folk)

TallGary’s Cantina

Craggie Brewing Company

Open mic/jam, 7pm

Open mic, 6-9pm

The Get Down

Creatures Cafe

The Firecracker Jazz Band, 7pm

Creatures Cafe

Woody Wood & friends

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Tim Marsh (singer-songwriter, Americana) Good Stuff

Open mic

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Grayson Capps (Southern rock) w/ Utah Green

5 Walnut Wine Bar

Benavides Trio (flamenco guitar), 8-10pm

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Altamont Brewing Company

Handlebar

Athena’s Club

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

The Marcus King Band (blues, soul, rock)

Moses Atwood (blues, folk) w/ Dominic & Lucid

Grove Park Inn

Cesar Comanche (hip-hop), 10pm

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Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm

Wing of Fire w/ Jeff & Justin (acoustic)

Cloud Becomes Your Hand

Against Empire w/ Asymmetric Warfare, Eat Their Own God & Big Attack

“Hip-hop for peace & Christ”

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

DJ Capital

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Emerald Lounge

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Open mic

Brown the Artist w/ Santos Fred’s Speakeasy

Black Stone Cherry and Pop Evil (rock) w/ KYNG & Landsdowne

Vincenzo’s Bistro

S.I.N w/ Scary Mary

Haywood Lounge

Westville Pub

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Open mic

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Jammin’ w/ Max & Miles

Jarvis Jenkins Band (psychedelic, rock)

Mr. Invisible Eyes of the Elders 10pm $5

__________ Fri. July 22nd

Music & EvEnts

Vertigo Jazz Project 10pm $5

Thursday, July 21

THIRSTDAYS

Friday, July 22

Cristabel & The Jons

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Antioquia & Peace Jones 10pm $5

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Digital Natives Collective

Gene Peyroux & His Team of Highly Trained Professionals (rock, funk, soul) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Rehab (hip-hop, rock) w/ The Piedmont Boys Haywood Lounge

Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack of the Wood Pub

Bluegrass jam, 7pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Back stage: Cobra Horse (indie, rock) w/ Test Match Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Ike Stubblefield & Jeff Sipe (jazz, funk, jam) Olive or Twist

Heather Masterton & the Swing Station Band, 8pm One Stop Bar

Mr. Invisible w/ Eyes of the Elders (hiphop)

Pack’s Tavern

Scott Raines & Jeff Anders (acoustic, rock) Pisgah Brewing Company

Future Rock w/ Mindelixer Purple Onion Cafe

Tim Fast

Red Room

Dance party w/ DJ Steele Red Step Artworks

Open mic

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Open mic w/ Greg Speas, 7-10pm Root Bar No. 1

Jay Brown (Americana, folk) Shifter’s

Open jam

Straightaway Cafe

Tim Marsh (singer-songwriter) The Get Down

D. Charles Speer and The Helix w/ The Skurvies & Homeless Gospel Choir (folk, punk)

Every Wednesday Open Mic Throw Back Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard

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Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Peggy Ratusz & friends Vincenzo’s Bistro

Ginny McAfee (singer/songwriter) Westville Pub

Mark Schimick & Billy Constable (country, bluegrass, rock) Wild Wing Cafe

Dance party w/ DJ Moto

Fri., July 22 Altamont Brewing Company

The Monterreys (surf rock) w/ The Aqualads, 9pm Athena’s Club

Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Acoustic Swing

Blue Note Grille

Letters to Abigail (Americana, country) BoBo Gallery

Rasa

Boiler Room

‘80s variety show w/ Queen April Clingman Cafe

David Zoll (rock, jam) Craggie Brewing Company

The Northside Gentlemen (soul, funk), 6-8pm Pow Pow Hanks (alt-country, folk, funk), 8-10pm Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Emerald Lounge

Soulgrass Rebellion (folk, reggae, rock) Fred’s Speakeasy

Little Master

Fred’s Speakeasy South

DJ Dizzy dance party

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

David Earl & the Plowshares (Americana, rock, soul) French Broad Chocolate Lounge

High Gravity Jazz (jazz, soul) Garage at Biltmore

Chronicles of Landsquid w/ Sub Genre, Jenny Go & Annias Good Stuff

Ross Garlow

Grove Park Inn

Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm Highland Brewing Company

Christabel & the Jons (Southern swing) Holland’s Grille

Twist of Fate (classic rock) Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack of Hearts Pub

Cisco Playboys (Western swing) Jack of the Wood Pub

Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work (alt-country, blues, rock) Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Back stage: Minor Stars w/ Enoch & Free Lunch Mike’s Side Pocket

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The Rose Familiar (progressive rock) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

East Coast Dirt (funk, rock, soul) w/ Cinder Cat Olive or Twist

Live jazz or swing One Stop Bar

– Friday, July 22 – Northside GeNtlemeN (6-8pm) PoW PoW haWks (8-10pm)

Vertigo Jazz Project (funk, jam, jazz) w/ Brand New Life & Deja Fuze Orange Peel

– saturday, July 23 – my three kilts (6-8pm) lovely Goodbye (8-10pm)

STEPHANIE MORGAN’S JAZZ NOIR AND SWING BAND!

Back Pages

Jack Wolf & friends (“smooth jazz�), 7-9pm Blue Note Grille

Gas House Mouse (blues, funk, soul)

Xambuca (ambient, drone) w/ Blue Sausage Infant

TallGary’s Cantina

Highland Brewing Company

Chatterbox

Common Foundation (ska, reggae)

Boiler Room

The Chop House

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Live jazz, 6-10pm

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

The Get Down

Hotel Indigo

Peggy Ratusz (1st & 3rd Fridays) Ginny McAfee (2nd & 4th Fridays) White Horse

An evening of clarinet and piano w/ Fred Lemmons & Daniel Weiser

Craig Sorrells Project (funk, rock)

Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist�), 7-10pm Jack of Hearts Pub

County Farm (bluegrass) Jack of the Wood Pub

Ashevegas Playboys feat: Russ Wilson (rockabilly) Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Back stage: Knives & Daggers (experimental, shoegaze) CD release party w/ Soft Opening & Jason Smith Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Honkey Tonkin’ Don Humphries (early show) Brushfire Stankgrass (acoustic, bluegrass), 9:30pm

Second Breakfast BoBo Gallery

DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am Dirty South Lounge

DJ Kipper Schauer, 2-6pm Fred’s Speakeasy

Musuji w/ The Great Liars Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

T-Model Ford (blues) w/ Amy Lavere Hannah Flanagan’s

Julia Ann Trio

Hotel Indigo

Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist�), 7-10pm Jack of the Wood Pub

Irish session, 3 & 5pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: Aaron Price (piano) Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Olive or Twist

Jon Corbin (of Firecracker Jazz Band), 1-3pm

One Stop Bar

Starving Artists Open Mic

The 42nd Street Jazz Band, 8pm Antioquia & Peace Jones Orange Peel

Kings of Prussia (experimental, metal) w/ Lifecurse & From a Dig

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill Orange Peel

Asheville Artists for a Global Village feat: Gift of Gab (hip-hop) Purple Onion Cafe

Rise & Shine Finals

Pack’s Tavern

Fundraiser for ECO feat: Scott Ainslee

Sat., July 23

Poppies Market & Cafe

“Miriam Allen’s Garden Party Music,� 5-8pm

Purple Onion Cafe

Southbound Turnaround

Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Red Room

Live DJ

The Wayside Sound (acoustic jazz duo)

Black Mountain Ale House

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

David Earl (Americana, rock, soul)

Ric Ledford & the Reems Creek Incident (bluegrass)

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Root Bar No. 1

Wild Wing Cafe

Blue Note Grille

Scandals Nightclub

Athena’s Club

JoeDan & Hank

Anon Dixon Day (singer-songwriter)

96.5 House Band (covers) Brian Phillips & the Dangerous Gentlemens Shane Pruitt Band (blues, jam, jazz) DJ Spy-V

Linda Mitchell (blues, jazz)

The Bywater

The Get Down

The Recovery Room Village Wayside Bar and Grille

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Cycling for a Cause fundraiser w/ Matt from Sanctum Sully & friends

DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12am

Mon., July 25

Straightaway Cafe

5 Walnut Wine Bar

Chris Wilhelm (folk, rock)

No Jacket Required (covers), 8-10pm

TallGary’s Cantina

Altamont Brewing Company

Flying Oatsmen

Roots jam w/ Kevin Scanlon

The Bywater

BoBo Gallery

Dark Eyes (gypsy jazz)

Radio People w/ Carl Calm & Wet Dream

Me Three Kilt (Celtic), 6-8pm The Lovely Goodbye (alternative), 8-10pm

The Chop House

Fred’s Speakeasy

Live jazz, 6-10pm

Open mic gong show w/ Jimbo

Creatures Cafe

The Get Down

Handlebar

BoBo Gallery

Sierra w/ E.B.

Boiler Room

WorldLine w/ Anna Rose Beck Clingman Cafe

Will Straughan (Americana) Craggie Brewing Company

Tyler Herring (Americana, folk, roots) Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Tony Wain & Mark Williams w/ The Damned If I Do’s

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

The Market Place

Emerald Lounge

The Recovery Room

The Hawkeyes (Americana, folk)

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Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm

Wild Wing Cafe

Hannah Flanagan’s

Vincenzo’s Bistro

BLUEGRASS FOR BELE CHERE!

Duncan Wickel & Free Planet Radio

Hobos & Lace

Space Medicine & the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient, folk, jam)

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Steve Gilbert

Straightaway Cafe

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Bluegrass, Newgrass, Blues & Beyond

White Horse

Handlebar

Asheville Music School presents: “Give to the Music,� 8pm Joshua Singleton & the Funky Four Corners (dance, funkabilly), 10pm

SATURDAY 7/30

Blind Lemon Phillips Band (R&B)

DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Saturday, July 23rd County Farm

Westville Pub

5 Walnut Wine Bar

Ian Thomas (ragtime), 9:30pm

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Gene Peyroux & His Team of Highly Trained Professionals (rock, funk, soul)

Sun., July 24

Wayne Graham (folk, rock, alternative)

FRIDAY 7/29

Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe

Grove Park Inn

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

A Hybrid of Western Swing!

Marc Keller

Zoogma (electronic, jam) w/ Papadosio

Altamont Brewing Company

ROCKABILLY MAYHEM

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Root Bar No. 1

Letters to Abigail (Americana, country)

Friday, July 22nd CisCo Playboys

Peripheral w/ Crazyhorse & Colston, Woodwork & Nigel 1

Peggy & the Swing Daddies

Dance party w/ DJ D-Day or DJ Drea

Wild Wing Cafe

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Chris Wilhelm (folk, rock)

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn

SATURDAY 7/23

Leigh Glass & the Hazards (Americana, blues, rock)

Ian Harrod (Americana)

Red Room

Live music

APPALACHIAN GRAVEL & GRIT

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn

Sanctum Sully (Americana, bluegrass) w/ Chompin’ at the Bit

The Market Place

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DJ Dizzy dance party

Live music

Good Stuff

Sex Patriots w/ The Krektones & The Vagues

FRIDAY 7/22

Fred’s Speakeasy South

Garage at Biltmore

Scandals Nightclub

MONDAYS Quizzo! 8-10pm WEDNESDAYS Old-Time Jam 6pm & Green Man Pint Special THURS Bluegrass Jam, $1 off Bourbon FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Shows at 9:30 SUNDAYS Irish Session 5-8pm

Psychic Plowboys w/ Overmind

Pack’s Tavern

Chris Wilhelm (folk, rock)

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Fred’s Speakeasy

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Pisgah Brewing Company

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Battle of the Bands

Wrestlers Alliance Revolution w/ MindShapeFist (ambient, progressive) Lee Griffin Duo

LOCAL FOOD, BEER & MUSIC

Fat Cat’s Billiards

Live music

Bob (of Blind Cobras) Hole-N-Da-Wall

Cipher circle, 10pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Back stage: Noi w/ Future Tongues & (young) American Landscape

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 The Grove Park Inn (Elaine’s Piano Bar/ Great Hall) 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

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Lotion (“aggressive lounge”) Red Room

Open mic

The Bywater

“Asheville’s Best Bluegrass Jam,” 8:30pm The Get Down

The Unholy Trio (blues, country, rock) w/ DJ Whitney Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Vocal jazz session w/ Sharon LaMotte, 7:30pm Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller

Westville Pub

Open mic

Tue., July 26 Altamont Brewing Company

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The Hop 254-2224 The Hop West 252-5155 Iron Horse Station 622-0022 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 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 Poppie’s Market and Cafe 885-5494 Posana Cafe 505-3969 Pulp 225-5851 Purple Onion Cafe 749-1179

Open mic w/ Zachary T, 8:30pm Blue Note Grille

Marc Yaxley (singer/songwriter) BoBo Gallery

Scared Rabbits

Creatures Cafe

Singer/songwriter showcase Eleven on Grove

Swing & Tango lessons, 6:30pm — Dance w/ Crybaby, 8pm Fred’s Speakeasy

The Boom Bang

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

Rankin Vault 254-4993 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

Handlebar

Tuesday swing dance, 7pm Gene Dillard Bluegrass Jam, 8:30pm Iron Horse Station

Open mic w/ Jesse James, 7-10pm Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Justin Brophy & friends (rockabilly) One Stop Bar

Funk jam

Orange Peel

10 Years (“melodic metal”) w/ Maylene and the Sons of Disaster & Echoes the Fall Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Hot Men • Cold Beer • Good Times

Smokey’s

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Dave Turner 9pm

Tuesday Rotations w/ Chris Ballard & guests, 10pm Red Room

Aaron LaFalce (acoustic, rock), 6:30pm The Bywater

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Open mic w/ Taylor Martin, 8:30pm

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

The Get Down

Baby Rattlesnakes w/ Sky Lake

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Timbre (folk, rock) w/ Aaron Foster Buchanan & Ponyboy

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Red Room

Fred’s Speakeasy

Westville Pub

Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Front stage: Dave Turner

Firestorm Cafe and Books

The Marcus King Band (blues, soul, rock)

DJ Eklipse

S.I.N. w/ Scary Mary

Dance party w/ DJ Steele

Marc Keller Blues jam

Open mic w/ Brian Keith

White Horse

Paul’s Creek Band (bluegrass)

TallGary’s Cantina

Irish Sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:45pm

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Open mic/jam, 7pm

Ryan Cavanaugh & No Man’s Land (bluegrass, jazz) w/ Extract 17

The Get Down

Ed Schrader’s Music Beat w/ Common Visions, Plucky Walker & SLAW

Wed., July 27 Altamont Brewing Company

Grove Park Inn

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

The Blood Gypsies, 10pm Athena’s Club

Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm Black Mountain Ale House

Handlebar

Female blues singer showcase

Sevendust (rock, alternative) w/ Adelitas Way, Eye Empire & Seven Day Sonnet

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Open mic

Haywood Lounge

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Open mic, 8-11pm

Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Westville Pub

Open mic

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Max Melner Orchestra

Blue Note Grille

Jack of the Wood Pub

Wild Wing Cafe

Open mic, 9pm

Wing of Fire w/ Jeff & Justin (acoustic)

BoBo Gallery

Pow Pow Hanks (alt-country, folk, funk)

Thu., July 28

Creatures Cafe

Barley’s Taproom

Salsa night (free lessons, followed by dance)

Alien Music Club (jazz jam)

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am

Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk, roots)

DJ Dizzy dance party

Shifter’s

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Open jam

Tennessee Hollow (Americana, blues, rock)

Straightaway Cafe

Garage at Biltmore

Open mic w/ Greg Speas, 7-10pm

Burnstitch (metal) w/ Telic, Lydia Can’t Breathe & Maylay

Scott Murray

TallGary’s Cantina

Good Stuff

Barrel House Blues

Doug Wyatt

The Get Down

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Bad Cop (blues, rock) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Peggy Ratusz & friends Vincenzo’s Bistro

Ginny McAfee (singer/songwriter) Wild Wing Cafe

Dance party w/ DJ Moto

Jolie Holland (singer/songwriter, folk, jazz, blues) w/ David Dondero Grove Park Inn

Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm

monday Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues / Wild Wing Cafe

tuesday Jus One More / The Pocket / Red Room

wednesday Beacon Pub / Buffalo Wild Wings / Fred’s Speakeasy / The Hangar / Midway Tavern / O’Malleys on Main

thursday

Hannah Flanagan’s

Cancun Mexican Grill / Club Hairspray / Harrah’s Cherokee Fairview Tavern

Holland’s Grille

friday

Handlebar

Fri., July 29

Mother’s Finest (funk) w/ The Crunch

Athena’s Club

Leigh Glass Band (Americana, blues, rock)

BoBo Gallery

Jack of the Wood Pub

saturday

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Jus One More

Boiler Room

Pack’s Tavern

Haywood Lounge

Creatures Cafe

“Hip-hop for peace & Christ”

Fred’s Speakeasy South

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Jack of Hearts Pub

Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm Open mic

Open mic

Blue Note Grille

ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute)

Local DJ Exposure Night (electronic, dance)

Red Step Artworks

karaoke

Fat Cat’s Billards / Mack Kell’s Midway Tavern / Shifter’s / Shovelhead Saloon

Orange Peel

Grove Park Inn

Johnny Coit & John Dempsey (blues, jam, covers)

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

BoBo Gallery

Wayfarers All

Dance party w/ DJ Steele

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Hollow Reed w/ Laura Thurston

Open mic

Fred’s Speakeasy

DJ Equal & DJ Football

Olive or Twist

Bobby Miller & the Virginia Daredevils (progressive bluegrass) w/ The Last Straw

Good Stuff

Red Room

Gift of Gab (hip-hop, rap) w/ Agent 23, Adam Strange

One Stop Bar

Blue Note Grille

Emerald Lounge

Marjorie Thompson

Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Mellow Mushroom

Heather Masterton & the Swing Station Band, 8pm

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Bluegrass jam, 7pm

Purple Onion Cafe

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) Pisgah Brewing Company

Velvet Truckstop (Americana, rock)

Acoustic Swing

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Red Hot Sugar Babies (hot jazz)

Grace Adele

Crybaby (jazz noir, swing, R&B)

Brazil Vibes

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Eleven on Grove

Twisted Trail (country, rock)

EDM w/ Matt Harper, Drew Dark & Olof Pohlson

Thunder Head

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

The Hangar / Holland’s Grille Jus One More / Midway Tavern / Rendezvous / Shovelhead Saloon / The Still

Back stage: Cusses (weirdo rock) w/ Wages & The Treatment

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Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

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DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am

Straightaway Cafe

Gary Segal (singer-songwriter)

The Get Down

Hurray for the Riff Raff w/ The Tumbleweeds The Market Place

Live music

The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn

Kyle Sorrenson

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

The Regulars Band (pop, rock, funk) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Carolina Rex (blues, rock)

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Local hip-hop showcase feat: Neck Breaka Society, Crazyhorse & Colston, DJ Nicodemus & more Aaron LaFalce (acoustic, rock), 5-8pm ReggaeInfinity, 9pm

TRIVIA NIGHT 9 pm • Prizes

BLIND LEMON PHILLIPS BAND

One Stop Bar

Pack’s Tavern

Real New Orleans Po Boys $1 off all Whiskey

MARK SCHIMICK & BILLY CONSTABLE SHOW

VIncent’s Missing Ear (“art-infused rock”)

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Space Medicine & the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient, folk, jam) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Peggy Ratusz (1st & 3rd Fridays) Ginny McAfee (2nd & 4th Fridays) White Horse

Sheila Kay Adams & Connie Regan-Blake

Sat., July 30

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Athena’s Club

Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

11PM - 2AM, DOORS AT 10PM

Black Mountain Ale House

Lyndsay Wojcik (folk, roots, soul)

Gary Segal (singer-songwriter) & friends

GIFT OF GAB

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Sirius.B (gypsy folk, world) w/ DJ Skillz Fred’s Speakeasy

The Scissormen (punk, blues) w/ The Gin Fits French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Nu Blu (folk, bluegrass, Americana) Garage at Biltmore

Afterburn 3 feat: Quetzatl, GalaxC Girl, Dubvirus & more Good Stuff

Innocent Flannel (indie, rock) Grove Park Inn

Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm Handlebar

Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band (funk, rock) w/ Lionz of Zion Hannah Flanagan’s

Brushfire Stankgrass (acoustic, bluegrass) 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

Sons of Ralph (bluegrass)

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Back stage: The Honeycutters (Americana, blues, country) w/ Nikki Talley Band Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Honkey Tonkin’ Don Humphries (early show) Young Couples (indie pop) w/ Run Boy Run, 9pm

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Space Heaters (acoustic, swing) Red Room

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Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Todd Steed & the Suns of Phere (modern folk) Scandals Nightclub

DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12am

Straightaway Cafe

The Porch Dragons

The Chop House

Most Draft Beer in Asheville!

Live jazz, 6-10pm

The Get Down

Escape From Choad Mountain feat: Sweet Cobra, Auxes & Otis’ Radical Friends The Market Place

Over 70 Beers on Tap

Live music

The Recovery Room

Live music

The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn

Frank Beeson w/ special guests

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

The Nightcrawlers (blues, rock) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller

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theaterlistings Friday, JULY 22 - Thursday, JULY 28

Due to possible last-minute scheduling changes, moviegoers may want to confirm showtimes with theaters.

movie reviews & listings by ken hanke

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Cinema Paradisp (R) 7:00 Thu July 28 only Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG) 1:00, 400 Thor (PG-13) 7:00, 10:00 (no 7:00 show July 28)

pickoftheweek Submarine JJJJJ

Director: Richard Ayoade Players: Craig Roberts, Noah Taylor, Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine, Yasmin Paige Cominng-of-Age Comedy Drama Rated R

The Story: The story of a young man trying to save (he thinks) his parents’ faltering marriage while also attempting to find a girlfriend and lose his virginity.

Carmike Cinema 10 (298-4452) n

Carolina Asheville Cinema 14 (274-9500) n

The Lowdown: Effortlessly quirky, endlessly creative coming-of-age comedy from a fresh and vital new filmmaker.

This goes in the must-see column.

Brit TV actor Richard Ayoade makes his writer-director feature-film debut with Submarine — and it’s easily the most inventive filmmaking I’ve seen all year. It’s being promoted as something in the vein of Wes Anderson — think Rushmore set in Wales — and that’s not unreasonable, but it’s hardly the whole story. It’s as much unlike Anderson as it is like him. A better description — in terms of comparisons — would be that it’s like a Wes Anderson movie as if it was directed by Richard Lester in the 1960s with nods to Mike Nichols’ The Graduate (1967) and Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude (1971). That’s nearer the mark, but by the time Ayoade is done, it’s really not quite like anything but itself. It’s also one of those rare movies that earns the term “quirky” instead of just grafting it on.

Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts, who bears a startling resemblance to the young Bud Cort) is the 15-year-old central character — and narrator — of the film, which he purports is his life story and, according to an introductory title, is “important.” Oliver lives in Wales with his supremely distracted and rather dull (the man is so mundane that he knows by heart the number to call to complain about potholes) marine biologist father Lloyd (Noah Taylor, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou) and his vaguely discontented mother, Jill (Sally

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Yasmin Paige and Craig Roberts in Richard Ayoade’s frequently brilliant debut film Submarine — a coming-of-age story that recalls Harold and Maude and Rushmore, but has its own vibe.

Hawkins). He’s concerned about his parents — especially the infrequency of their sex life, which gauges by where the dimmer switch on the overhead light in their bedroom is set — and becomes actively alarmed on the topic when his mother’s old boyfriend (and crackpot self-help guru) Graham Purvis (Paddy Considine) moves into the neighborhood.

His parents aren’t the only thing in his life, however. Oliver also wants a girlfriend, and has set his sights on Jordana Bevan (Yasmin Paige), a girl who is just odd enough that she might be in his league. (It helps that she’s not too pretty and prone to outbreaks of eczema.)

Jordana is not, however, any kind of a pushover, nor is she the easiest person to deal with — having a string of dislikes (including romantic settings) that are, if anything, even odder than Oliver’s affectations. But Jordana has her own problems and issues, including a mother who may or may not be dying from a brain tumor.

That’s the situation in Submarine, but it conveys nothing of the way in which the plot is developed, nor the manner in which the characters reveal more about themselves as the film progresses. There has been some criticism of the film’s supposed affectations. In part, this seems to be a complaint that confuses affectation with stylization, but to accuse Oliver and Jordana of affectations is to completely miss the point. Of course they’re affected and striking poses. Isn’t this a major part of adolescence? Isn’t it a standard defense mechanism used to keep the world at arm’s length? After all, at that age, just about anything is better

than letting the world know who you really are — or, worse yet, finding out yourself. The whole films is about that process — about the very serious way we try on various roles as masks to hide behind while trying to survive to adulthood.

It’s rare that we get good movies in 2011, but it’s even rarer that we get to see a debut work from anyone — in this or any other year — that’s as good as this one. See it. Rated R for language and some sexual content. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14

Beginners JJJJ

Director: Mike Mills (Thumbsucker) Players: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Visnjic, Kai Lennox Comedy Drama Romance Rated R

The Story: A man has to come to terms with both his father’s death and the old man’s late-in-the-day admission — and embracing — of his gayness, while at the same time trying to understand why he sabotages his own relationships.

The Lowdown: A very good movie that’s almost a great one. Its problem is that one aspect of its story simply doesn’t work as well as the rest of the film.

Mike Mills’ Beginners is one of those movies that I wanted to like more than I actually did.

I did like it, but something about it just didn’t

Buck (PG) 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:25, 9:30 Captain America: The First Avenger 3D (PG-13) 11:30, 2:15, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Captain America: The First Avenger 2D (PG-13) 11:00, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:00 Cars 2 (G) 7:40, 10:05 Friends with Benefits (R) 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 3D (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 2D (PG-13) 1:30, 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 Horrible Bosses (R) 11:20, 1:50, 4:25, 8:00, 10:20 (Sofa Cinema) Larry Crowne (PG-13) 2:10, 7:20 (Sofa Cinema) Midnight in Paris (PG-13) 11:45, 2:00, 4:15, 7:40, 10:25 Queen to Play (NR) 11:35, 4:35, 9:45 (Sofa Cinema) Transformers: Dark of the Moon 2D (PG-13) 12:20, 3:50, 7:10, 10:25 The Tree of Life (PG-13) 12:05, 3:25, 7:05, 10:05 Winnie the Pooh (G) 12:10, 2:30, 4:20, 6:00 Zookeeper (PG) 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:35

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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG) 10:45 (Sun only), 1:00, 4:00,

7:20, 9:40 Jumping the Broom (PG-13) 10:35 (Sun only), 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55 Rio (G) 10:50 (Sun only), 1:20, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Thor (PG-13) 10:30 a.m. (Sun only), 1:10, 4:10, 7:30, 10:15 Water for Elephants (PG-13) 10:40 (Sun only), 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 n Co-ed Cinema Brevard (883-2200)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Later show Fri-Sat 9:45 n Epic of Hendersonville (693-1146)

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Beginners (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show Fri-Sat 9:20 Midnight in Paris (PG-13) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, Late show Fri-Sat 9:30

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Midnight in Paris (PG-13) 4:00, 7:00 n Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298) n United Artists Beaucatcher (298-1234)

Bad Teacher (R) 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20 Captain America: The First Avenger 3D (PG-13) 1:10, 4:10, 7:00, 8:00, 9:45, 10:45 Captain America: The First Avenger 2D (PG-13) 12:40, 3:40, 7:30, 10:15 Larry Crowne (PG-13) 12:30, 3:00, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Monte Carlo (PG) 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 2D (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 Super 8 (PG-13) 12:50, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10

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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

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

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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

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Craig Roberts, Noah Taylor, Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine, Yasmin Paige Cominng-of-Age Comedy Drama The story of a young man trying to save (he thinks) his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faltering marriage while also attempting to find a girlfriend and lose his virginity. Effortlessly quirky, endlessly creative coming-of-age comedy from a fresh and vital new filmmaker. This goes in the must-see column. Rated R

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

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 PG-13

Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell Comedy Three friends decide to murder their truly awful bosses. A solidly entertaining comedy that succeeds solely on the will of its cast.

Rated R

(voices) John Cleese, Jim Cummings, Bud Luckey, Craig Ferguson, Jack Boulter Family Animation After Eeyoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tail goes missing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood to find him a suitable replacement. Perfectly innocuous family fare thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solely for fans of Winnie the Pooh, and likely to induce narcolepsy in anyone else. Rated G

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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

Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Ken Jeong, Donnie Wahlberg. Joe Rogan Talking-Animal Rom-Com Talking animals at a zoo attempt to help their friendly zookeeper win the girl of his dreams. Mostly tedious, rarely funny talking-animal comedy with a couple of nice touches that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t amount to enough to even get near a recommendation. Rated PG

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The Tree of Life JJJJ

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ring the gong — even after letting it settle for as long as I could between seeing it and writing about it — and I’m still not entirely sure why. Large chunks of the film linger in the mind, but never quite come together for me.

It’s not the jumbled structure that’s at fault, and it’s not the playful cinematic digressions that are the problem. Nor is it the subtitled “talking” dog. I think there’s something basic lacking in the narrative to push it over the top.

Ewan McGregor plays Oliver, a 30-something man whose life is — to put it mildly — in some disarray. A few years before the film opens, his mother, Georgia (TV actress Mary Page Keller), died. This prompted his 75-yearold father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), to come out of the closet and — with no little flamboyance — announce his gayness to the world. As the movie begins, Hal has just died, leaving Oliver — sometimes with the help of Hal’s dog — to piece together his feelings about their relationship and how it may relate to his own apparent inability to sustain a romantic involvement of his own. This becomes more crucial when Oliver attends a costume party — dressed as Freud, no less — and meets Anna (Mélanie Laurent, Inglourious Basterds).

The film exists in three time periods — the present, Oliver’s immediate past with his outgay father, and the more distant past when Oliver was a child (Keegan Boos) — and it moves in and out of them with surprising ease and at just the right times. I think the problem lies in the fact that the film works better in the past than it does in the present. Even trying to meet the film half-way, I simply wasn’t as involved in Oliver’s present as I was in his past — perhaps because Oliver himself isn’t as involved in his present as he is in his past.

Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t get away from feeling that any film that has me wanting to get back to the dead characters is doing something wrong.

The question arises as to just why this is the case, but I haven’t an easy answer. It’s certainly not the fault of the actors — both of whom are appealing screen presences — and they might even be fine in a movie of their own (though I doubt it). The problem seems to me to be that Oliver and Anna’s story is neither as compelling, nor as interesting as the other aspects of the film. Oliver is far more intriguing in connection with Hal — not to mention the incredibly moving last encounter he has with Hal’s boyfriend Andy (Goran Visnjic, The Deep End), which is perhaps the best scene in the film.

Those problems to one side, I do think Beginners is a good film. It gets more right than wrong. Plummer is spectacularly good as Hal, mixing just the right hint of genuine naïveté with the altogether too over-the-top embracing of his new lifestyle. He manages to be both sweet and a little tiresome, which seems just about right, even to his inability to see that his distant — if not outright nonexistent — relationship with Oliver as a child might have some bearing on how uptight and undemonstrative adult Oliver is. “Can’t you just be happy?” he asks Oliver at one point, never pausing to realize that not only is he part of

the problem, but that taking a much younger lover and having no problem being affectionate with him only makes Oliver feel that much more isolated. Moments like this make the film something I’d recommend. Rated R for language and some sexual content. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Fine Arts Theatre

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 JJJJJ

Director: David Yates Players: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes Horror Fantasy Rated PG-13

The Story: The final entry in the Harry Potter series and the big showdown between Harry and Voldemort is here.

The Lowdown: A strong, worthy last chapter in the remarkable run of 10 years of Harry Potter movies. Not the best in the series, but not too far off and essential for anyone who cares about the story or the characters.

And so it ends — and what a worthy ending to 10-years’ worth of Harry Potter movies Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is.

Bearing mind that I haven’t read the book, it did pretty much what I expected it to do, and what I wanted it to do. As such, I have virtually no complaints with the film, apart from the fact that the opening was on the clunky side and that unlike the very best films in the series, it never really surprised me very much. That’s actually a fairly minor complaint for a film like this, which is geared to pulling everything together and having characters meet the various fates they’ve been moving toward for seven — or six-and-a-half, if you prefer — entries. The fact that it doesn’t appear to end six times only to go to another scene — like the climactic film in a certain fantasy trilogy did — is decidedly on the plus side.

I suspect that my problem with the film’s opening lies in the fact that Part 2 is in fact — well, part two. In that regard, it doesn’t have a real opening. It simply kind of starts, and its first big sequence — gaining entry to Bellatrix Lestrange’s (Helena Bonham Carter) bank vault didn’t entirely work for me. Parts of it were fine, but overall, the film didn’t win me over until the introduction of Professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith). From that point on, however the film never faltered, even if it occasionally felt like it was checking off items from a laundry list. Then again, how could it not feel like that? What is surprising is the manner in which it managed to give most of the central characters — and some of the notso-central ones — one or two final moments in which to shine, and how it did so with seeming effortlessness. In some quite remarkable instances, it felt like it was fulfilling character traits suggested as far back as the first film.

Apart from the fact that it ultimately comes down to the big battle between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) — which we knew the film had to do — it

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becomes a difficult film to write about in specifics because doing so gives away more than is in the story’s favor. Even though the story plays out about the way I expected it to, I can’t say that I knew exactly how it would be handled. Yeah, I’ve known since the first film that the characters would not end up being quite what they seem. One character in particular has always been clearly set up to do an about face before all was said and done, but I neither expected the nastiness of his demise, nor the degree to which he would become a tragically heroic figure.

In fact, I think what works best about this final film is how surprisingly moving parts of it are. For an overall story that is grounded in the utterly fantastic world of magic, the human element has remained very strong, but perhaps never so much as it does here. It’s actually possible to feel that something is truly at stake here, because the characters are strong enough, complex enough, and ultimately likable and human enough for us to care what happens to them. That the film manages to do this is remarkable enough. That it manages to do it without too much in the way of shamelessly obvious manipulation is even more so.

Part 2 may not be a great film in itself, but as part of a series that achieves cumulative pop-culture greatness, it’s hard to fault. Rated PG-13 for some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Co-ed of Brevard, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande.

Winnie the Pooh JJJJ

Director: Stephen J. Anderson (Meet the Robinsons) & Don Hall Players: (voices) John Cleese, Jim Cummings, Bud Luckey, Craig Ferguson, Jack Boulter Family Animation

Rated G

The Story: After Eeyore’s tail goes missing, it’s up to the denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood to find him a suitable replacement.

The Lowdown: Perfectly innocuous family fare that’s solely for fans of Winnie the Pooh, and likely to induce narcolepsy in anyone else.

Though it may come as a shock to many regular readers, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh was not made for me. Even when I was age-appropriate for Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and the other residents of the Hundred Acre Wood — which I only ever encountered via the cartoons, not the books — the stories never did much for me. At best, they were harmless distractions, at worst, they were flat-out obnoxious.

I suppose this is because I never warmed to the characters: Pooh and his whiny gluttony; Tigger and his manic fits; or Piglet and his milquetoast timidness. Only Eeyore, with his chronic bouts of depression, seemed to be the relatable one. His state of mind in the morass of his neighbors’ neuroses — which is even weirder when you realize that the entire story is all some kid’s fever dream — is completely understandable. But at the same time, I always

filmsociety It Started with Eve JJJJJ

Director: Henry Koster Players: Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton, Robert Cummings, Guy Kibbee, Walter Catlett Romantic Comedy Rated NR The Asheville Film Society returns to Deanna Durbin — who proved very popular with AFS viewers when her film First Love (1939) was run a while back. This time it’s It Started with Eve (1941), a somewhat more mature comedy of a kind that doesn’t get made any more (probably due to a lack of actors who can pull off this sort of thing). Deanna plays a young woman who’s tired of trying to get anyone in New York to notice her singing talent, and is all set to go back home. Before she can, however, she gets roped into posing as Bob Cummings’ fiancee for the benefit of his supposedly dying father (Charles Laughton). This comes about because his real fiancee (Margaret Tallichet) can’t be found in time to be at the death bed. Of course, it turns out that dad doesn’t die at all and the masquerade has to continue. There are no prizes for guessing how this works out, but the pleasure comes from the cast and the clever screenplay. African-American comedian Mantan Moreland has an unbilled bit (two scenes) as a railway porter, which is very funny — especially the obvious ad lib about the color of one of Deanna’s bags. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Asheville Film Society will screen It Started with Eve Tuesday, July 26, 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.

The Kiss of the Vampire JJJJJ

Director: Don Sharp Players: Clifford Evans, Edward de Souza, Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Barry Warren Horror Rated NR Some will doubtless argue the point — especially since it has neither of Hammer’s iconic horror stars (Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee), nor was it directed by Terence Fisher, the filmmaker most closely identified with the studio — but Don Sharp’s The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) may very well be the best of all the Hammer horror films. Clifford Evans stands in very nicely in what might have been the Peter Cushing role, while Noel William conveys a silky, intellectual menace that Christopher Lee probably couldn’t have pulled off. If the story seems familiar — honeymooning couple trapped in a household that serves as a center for a vampire cult — that might be because it’s essentially a reworking of Edgar G. Ulmer’s The Black Cat (1934). Just substitute vampires for Satanists and it’s pretty much the same thing.

The fact that the Van Helsing-ish character, Professor Zimmer (Evans), has lost a daughter to this cult strengthens the connection. But as reworkings go, this is a good one — full of atmosphere and details that can only be called Hammeresque. The climax is an interesting departure from its model, and while it’s a little overly ambitious (let’s just say the effects aren’t quite up to the idea), it’s still pretty darn exciting. And in 1963, it was frankly shocking. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen The Kiss of the Vampire on Thursday, July 21, 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. realized that the purpose of Winnie the Pooh was to be entertainment for those unfortunate kids who lacked the refined pre-adolescent tastes I had, and who didn’t want to watch mutated reptiles fight robotic ninjas.

With this in mind, I can say that while I find this latest Winnie the Pooh a bit on the dull side and painfully, tooth-achingly twee, that’s also exactly what it’s supposed to be. The entire purpose of Winnie the Pooh is to exist as harmless, adorable entertainment. Within these limited aims, the film accomplishes just that.

There’s a simple plot involving Eeyore (voiced

by Bud Luckey) losing his tail, and his friends’ attempts to find a suitable replacement. This is really all the plot the film has — or needs — as we go through a series of small setpieces and forgettable musical numbers. The film never attempts much more than this, and is never

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expected to. Within minutes of the start, Zooey Deschanel is singing the movie’s theme song, making it’s hard not to guess exactly how painfully adorable the next 70 minutes of your life will be.

The film does have some clever bits here and there, especially in the way it breaks the fourth wall of its storybook theme. There is a good amount of charm as well, but it’s pretty innocuous charm, with little substance or excitement. But that’s the Winnie the Pooh m.o., and is certainly to be expected, meaning fans of the film’s previous incarnations will be more than pleased, while everyone else wasn’t going to watch it in the first place. Rated G reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande.

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Director: Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Shoedsack Players: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher, Sam Hardy, Noble Johnson Epic Fantasy Horror Rated NR The granddaddy of all giant monster movies, the 1933 King Kong is in town for one show at The Carolina on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of the Asheville Film Society. This is a rare opportunity to see this classic on the big screen — and in the proper aspect ratio, so the top and bottom of the film are not cut off. It’s hard to imagine that there’s anyone out there who has never seen the film — though I’ve actually heard from one person who claims not to have — but having merely seen the movie on TV isn’t really the same as having seen it as it was meant to be seen. This is, after all, a picture about a giant ape (or apelike creature) and dinosaurs — things that need to be significantly more than a few inches high.

Today we consider King Kong one of the great classic horror movies from the “golden age” of the horror film, but that’s not exactly what it is — and it certainly isn’t how filmmakers Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Shoedsack saw the film. The duo met at the end of WWI and found they both had a taste for adventure and the more remote parts of the world.

They parlayed this into a couple of ground-breaking documentaries, Grass (1925) and, more importantly, Chang (1927). These were different than the normal documentary in that the pair invented dramas that would be played out by the people they were documenting. In that sense, these were more docu-dramas than documentaries. Chang, in fact, contains both the genesis for several scenes in Kong (substitute elephants for a giant ape), and the inspiration for the story of Kong — an adventure experienced by a documentary filmmaker and his crew.

That was the point: King Kong was an adventure story unlike anything anyone had ever seen. It’s one that became possible thanks to the creativity of special-effects pioneer Willis O’Brien, who was added to the team in the early 1930s as the film developed. Somewhere along the way it morphed into something more than a fantastic adventure, becoming a modernized Beauty-and-the-Beast fairy tale. Like all good fairy tales, it contained elements of horror, but it was never intended to be a horror movie in the normal sense. Perhaps the fact that — like such memorable creatures as the Frankenstein monster — Kong was ultimately a sympathetic character helped blur the line, moving it over time into the horror realm. In any genre, it’s still a classic.

On the unlikely chance that anyone doesn’t know, King Kong is the story of documentary filmmaker Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong), who — taking the advice of critics and exhibitors — has decided to incorporate a girl into the film he intends to make about a mysterious uncharted island in the South Seas. When no theatrical agent can — or will — provide him with an actress, he finds a girl, Ann Darrow (Fay Wray), who’s a victim of the Depression and perfectly willing to throw her lot in with him. What they find when they reach that island is beyond even Denham’s wildest dreams. Rather than bringing back a movie, they return with Kong himself and put him on display in a Broadway theater, which doesn’t turn out well for anyone.

The film is everything solid entertainment of the sort should be — exciting, thrilling, weirdly convincing and finally mythic. There have been imitators, but there’s simply nothing like it. reviewed by Ken Hanke King Kong plays for one show only at The Carolina on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m.

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The question here is whether or not the world is really clamoring for a Captain America movie. There’s an inescapable feeling that Captain America: The First Avenger only exists to get us to next year’s The Avengers — kind of like Thor, only more so. That said, it’s got a good cast (Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Stanley Tucci, Toby Jones) and a solid — if unexciting — director (Joe Johnston, The Wolfman). The trailer — once you get past Chris Evans’ CGI-created, 90-pound-weakling form — looks OK. What it doesn’t have so far are any early reviews, and that’s rarely a good sign. (PG-13)

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War Action Rated NR Roger Corman’s The Secret Invasion (1964) sounds like a scaled-down rip-off of The Dirty Dozen — except that it beat that film to the punch by three years. For that matter, it beat the novel to the punch, since the latter didn’t come out till 1965. But — and this is probably key — the novel’s premise was known before that and was, in fact, bought by MGM in 1963. The chance that Corman knew the concept — a gang of criminals being used to fight in WWII — is hardly far-fetched.

It hardly matters, though, since The Secret Invasion is one of the director’s best and most stylish non-horror films. The opening segment of the movie is a joy to behold in its breathless economy — and if the rest of the movie can’t quite live up to that, well, it’s not that far behind. Corman uses a decidedly B-picture cast, but they serve the purpose (Mickey Rooney looks distractingly like Mark Wahlberg in this movie). Whatever else they might be, the cast are all old pros, whatever the film and whatever the budget. The fact is that I’ll gladly take this bargain-basement 95 minutes of exploitation over the 150 minutes of The Dirty Dozen any day. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Secret Invaion on Sunday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

Séraphine JJJJ

Director: Martin Provost Players: Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur, Anne Bennent, Geneviève Mnich, Nico Rogner, Adélaïde Leroux Biographical Drama Rated NR From the original 2009 review: “The film explores the life and work of the primitive painter known as Séraphine de Senlis, especially as concerns her relationship with the man who discovered her, Wilhelm Uhde. The first part of the film establishes a picture of Séraphine as a strange fixture in the small town of Senlis. She’s preoccupied and intensely religious, working odd jobs and spending her money on painting supplies. ... Uhde — a critic and art collector known for being the first to buy paintings by Picasso and Braque and for discovering Henri Rousseau — has fled Paris due to anti-German sentiment over the looming world war. ... Where the film scores — and scores very highly — is in the characterizations of Séraphine and Uhde, both of whom emerge as wholly formed complex creations. But they’re complete only in the sense of their innate sense of reality. The film allows them to retain a degree of mystery — suggesting that it is simply not possible for either the filmmaker or the viewer to know them any better than this. They keep their innermost selves to themselves. That — along with the excellent performances from Ulrich Tukur and especially from Yolande Moreau — is what makes the film something special.” For the full review go to: http://www.mountainx.com/movies/review/seraphine reviewed by Ken Hanke Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Séraphine at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District )upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, http://www.ashevillecourtyard.com

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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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Honest. • All brands washers, dryers, refrigerator, dishwasher, and small appliances. • Licensed.

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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.

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RELIABLE REPAIRS! Quality work! All types maintenance/repair, indoor/outdoor. • Excellent water leak detection/correction! • Wind damaged shingle/roof repair!

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Services

ARTISTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER • Serge, 828-777-6171. $195.

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Legal MOTONOTARY AND COURIER SERVICE With his trusty KLR650, the MotoNotary can get that document notarized or delivered no matter where it is going. 828-595-7002. www.motonotary.com.

Home Entertainment EXPERIENCED EVENT PLANNER/MANAGER 10+ years planning, managing and implementing events.

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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.

Caregivers COMPANION • CAREGIVER • LIVE-IN Alzheimer’s experienced. • CarePartners Hospice recommended. • Nonsmoker, with cat, seeks live-in position. • References. • Arnold, (828) 273-2922.

CROWN JEWEL OF ASHEVILLE Restored commercial space in high density walking traffic. First level completely restored.

Floor to ceiling display windows, exposed brick walls. Great for retail or many other uses. First Floor and Basement $1,395.000 or 2nd Floor $439,000. The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com DOWNTOWN OFFICE SUITE FOR RENT 1,150 sf renovated downtown office suite in historic building.

Lots of character, windows, skylights, fireplaces, hardwood floors. Upstairs facing Pritchard Park. $1,275/ month. Call Patti: 828-254-5853 or 828-230-3210 LIVE/WORK DOWNTOWN Potential lower level office w/upper level living quarters.

Updated w/private parking. $365,000. The Real Estate Center. www.recenter.com RIVER ARTS DISTRICT • LEASE TO OWN Street level commercial/retail space. • Buyer may lock in the list price and receive 20% credit for all rent paid. Starting at $335,000/$1795/month. The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com 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/ Business 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 150 SQFT SECOND FLOOR OFFICE With elevator access across from Rankin Street Parking Garage. $375/month includes electric, water, heat and AC. Also negotiable as a 800 sqft suite of 4 offices.

Call 254-4778 extension 35.

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JULY 20 - JULY 26, 2011 •

Rentals

Apartments For Rent 1 BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM, Hendersonville, 2010 Laurel Park, $505, Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op Laundry.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1 GREAT APARTMENT • BLACK MOUNTAIN Nicely renovated bath, kitchen, 1BR, sunroom, dining room.

• High ceilings. • Balcony! • Abundance of natural light. • Hardwood floors. Short walk to downtown. • $675/month includes heat, water, Wifi. • Smoke free. 280-5449.

1 LARGE ROOM STUDIO APT. • WEAVERVILLE Furnished detached garage apartment, ground level.

Near park. Walk to town.

Clean. $480/month, electric included, 1 year lease. 1st and last months + cleaning deposit required. • No smoking/pets. 828-6835463 / 828-216-4100.

1-2BR, 1-1.5BA SOUTH • 30 Allen. A/C, patio, storage. $595-$695/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1.5BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 154 Barnard. Central A/C, porch. $665/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BA/STUDIO • 85 Merrimon. Summer Special!

All utilities included. $700/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SUITE FOR RENT 1,150 sf renovated downtown office suite in historic building.

Lots of character, windows, skylights, fireplaces, hardwood floors. Upstairs facing Pritchard Park. $1,275/ month. Call Patti: 828-254-5853 or 828-230-3210

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1BR, 1BA WEST • 112.5 Hudson. Central A/C, water included. $555/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 NORTH • 30 Clairmont. Coin-op laundry.

Great location. $675/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, 1BA NORTH • 20 Brookdale. Central A/C, deck. $675/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA NORTH • 20 Terrace. Hardwood floors, porch. $825/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA WEST • 45 Florida. Central A/C, deck. $650/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828252-4334.

WEST ASHEVILLE • Unfurnished 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Water, garbage and sewer included.

Swimming pool onsite, on bus line. $579-$669/month.

Call 828-252-9882.

WEST-ACTON WOODS APTS • 2BR, 2BA, 1100 sq.ft. $800/month. Includes water and garbage pickup. Call 253-0758. Carver Realty.

CENTRAL • 1BR, 1BA. Hardwood floors. $550/month 253-0758.

Carver Realty.

2BR, 2BA DOWNTOWN • 12 S. Lexington Ave. Central A/C, porch. $1,500/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

FLETCHER SINGLEWIDE 2BR, 2BA with large, fenced yard and covered deck.

Great location close to I-26, schools, and shopping. $595/month. Security deposit required. Call David, 828-777-0385.

2BR, 2BA EAST • Starting Sept. Must move, take over lease. W/D, window A/C, pool. Must see. For more info call: 505-3603 or 423-2780.

1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 411 Buncombe. Hardwood floors, fireplace. $455-$550/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

3BR, 2BA NORTH • 265 Charlotte. Central A/C, balcony. $1,300/month. 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 827 4th. Hardwood floors, balcony. $475/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.

1BR, 1BA NORTH • 83 Edgemont. Carpet, coin-op laundry. $575/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

HENDERSONVILLE • 1BR, 1BA. Near Main St. On bus line. Spacious, harwood floors. Special! Only $395/month. 828-252-4334.

Mobile Homes For Rent

1BR, 1BA FLETCHER • 9 Pearson. Central A/C, deck. $535/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA NORTH • 7 Banbury. Hardwood floors, fireplace. $725/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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.

2BR, 1BA 1746 Tunnel Rd. Central A/C, W/D hookups. $615/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

3BR, 1BA DOWTOWN • 68 N. French Broad. Hardwood floors, central A/C. $1,145/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA NORTH • 16 Westall. Great location, W/D hookups. $575/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

Commercial Property COMMERCIAL RETAIL/RESTAURANT DOWNTOWN CONDO High walking traffic, large display windows, hardwood floors.

Two level Condo w/potential to be two separate units.

Commercial grade hood system. $535,000. The Real Estate Center. (828) 2554663. www.recenter.com

LEASE PURCHASE • MERRIMON AVENUE Updated office building within 1 mile of downtown. $300,000/$2000/NNN Call The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com

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.

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.

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Lexington Station 1BR, secure parking, hardwoods, granite, stainless, washer/dryer, Jacuzzi tub, balcony. • Right outside: Restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, live music, etc. $1100/month. Call (828) 273-6082.

EAST ASHEVILLE 3BR 2BA Townhouse. E. Asheville, close to I-40, parkway, Warren Wilson. Pool tennis court access. WD hook up. $775 per month. Nonsmoking unit, pets considered. References and deposit required.

828.280.1110

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. 828252-4334.

Homes For Rent 2BR, 1.5BA MONTFORD • 24 Woodlawn. Hardwood floors, basement. $1,595/month. 828-2531517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA • WEST ASHEVILLE Clean, renovated home with marble and ceramic tiled bath and kitchen. Hardwoods. Central heat and A/C. Washer/Dryer.

Sleeping porch. Working fireplace. Detached storage garage. Walk to Haywood Rd. No smoking. No pets.

Available now! $935 month.

803-699-8733.

2BR, 1BA NORTH • 41 Henrietta. Central A/C, basement. $995/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA • LOG HOME In wooded setting. Hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, front and back porches, large yard. Hi speed internet.

Quiet community, only minutes from Weaverville and Asheville. Pets considered. $925/month with deposit. 828-649-1170.

3BR, 2BA WEST • 39 Pacifico. Central A/C, 3-car garage. $2,000/month. 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 3BA NORTH • 28 Wild Cherry. Central A/C, basement. $1,195/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 4BR, 3BA CENTRAL • 15 Buchanan. Central A/C, hardwood floors. $1,375/month. 828-2531517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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.

NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828252-4334.

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. 828-6978166. eagleborne@morrisbb.net SWANNANOA • Near Warren Wilson. 3BR, 1BA. Large covered porch, great views, all appliances, utilities included. $1,200/month.

828-337-0873.

SWEET 3BR, 2BA LOG CABIN • With bonus room.

Quiet on 3.70 acres. Mars Hill. $1250/month. 1st, last, security and 1 yr lease.

Photos: www.SouthernLifeRealty.co m Contact: Sandy@SouthernLifeRealty.c om WEST ASHEVILLE • Spacious 1BA, 1BA. Remodeled, new carpet and paint. Deposit, references, credit check required. $700/month. 404-372-0186. fayreed@bellsouth.net

Vacation Rentals

AVAILABLE LAST WEEK JULY West Asheville Bungalow. 3BR, 1BA, 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, full basement. • Fenced backyard, pets considered. • Safe location near West Asheville Library. $1050/month. Application, lease, deposit required.

Robert: (828) 230-9412. ashpro@charter.net

BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN Sleeps 5, handicap accessible. Near Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. (828) 231-4504 or 2771492. bennie14@bellsouth.net

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOUSE 3BR, 2BA house. $950. 8 miles NW. Two creeks, 1.3 acres, fenced area. Nice back porch.

Hardwood, wood stove,full basement. Pets okay. 828423-1209

1 ADULT Furnished BR. Share household w/2 1/2 other residents. Eco-friendly household. $425/month includes utilities, DSL. See westwoodcohousing.com • Available August 1. (828) 273-3775.

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ALL AREAS ROOMMATES.COM. Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http://www.Roommates.com.

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Employment

General $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1800-405-7619 EXT 2450 http://www.easyworkgreatpay.com (AAN CAN) A SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY Full-time. Inspect apples during harvest. AugustOctober. Will train.

Henderson County. Mileage paid. Call (828) 253-1691 extension 31. EOE. Leave message.

ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS

ASSISTANT DISTRIBUTION MANAGER • For regional art and entertainment newsweekly. Full-time position (some weekends required) with benefits Candidate should have 2-3 years experience in a newspaper circulation department, experience managing people, excellent time management and organizational skills, and demonstrate a strong attention to detail. He/she should also be selfmotivated, hard working, persistent, have great people skills, be in excellent health and have a good sense of humor. We are looking for an energetic, talented individual. A TEAM player who can invest into the position and help grow the distribution services.

Responsibilities include: • Managing the reception, storage, distribution and reporting of various publications. • Managing the team of independent distributors responsible for delivering our products. • Create and implement new distribution programs and efforts. Mountain Xpress offers an excellent, fun and progressive work environment. Please email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to: Jeff Tallman Distribution Mgr. Mountain Xpress jtallman@mountainx.com

Needed immediately for upcoming roles $150$300/day depending on job requirements. No experience, all looks. 1800-560-8672 A-109. For casting times/locations. (AAN CAN)

CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331.

Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311.

DELIVERY DRIVER Asheville based produce company now hiring drivers to deliver in local area. Good driving record. Call 255-7630.

Mountain Food Products.

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. 828-2362530.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com 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.

PAID IN ADVANCE • Make $1,000 a Week mailing brochures from home!

Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.homemailerprogram.ne t (AAN CAN) PAID IN ADVANCE • Make $1,000 a Week mailing brochures from home!

Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.homemailerprogram.ne t (AAN CAN) WORK FOR THE BEST! We’re a well-established, busy, local, earth-friendly, home cleaning company and seeking reliable, detailoriented employees with great energy, attitude and long-term commitment. • Part-time, flexible weekday hours. • Great pay; must have own transportation, mileage reimbursed.

Vacation potential. • Perfect for stay-at-home mom or students. For interview, call Denise or Shelly, 776-7399.

Upstairs Downstairs, Inc.

Administrative/ Office PARKWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Job opening for a Medicaid/State Billing Specialist to work with funding sources. Staff will be located in our Hendersonville or Asheville Offices. Position is full-time and Parkway offers excellent competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: bclark@parkwaybh.com.

Sales/ Marketing 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 email resume: CandiceAdms@aol.com SALES/TRAINER • Trainer to speak to small groups. F/T, P/T. 1-877-640-1062.

Restaurant/ Food PROVEN CHEF NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DINING CLUB A private mountain community in Waynesville has an opening for a chef to operate and manage our food and beverage services in our new clubhouse. Please send your resume and qualifications to info@ascotclub.net.

Drivers/Delivery 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

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FULL-TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANTS Due to expanded services Western NC Community Health Services is in need of fulltime medical assistants.

Candidates must have prior experience, preferably in an outpatient clinical setting.

Work hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 6 pm (with one hour paid lunch break) and NO evening, weekend or holiday work required. Some positions will work 8am – 4pm, five days a week, while others will work 8am – 6pm, four days a week. We offer a very competitive salary, along with an excellent benefits package.

Candidates may email resume/cover letter (MS Word format) to tkennedy@wncchs.org or mail to Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 338, Asheville, NC 28802, or complete application at 257 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. WNCCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

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 DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Good benefit package. Now accepting applications. For more information: (828) 2993636. Mountain Area Residential Facilities, Inc. admin@mountainarearesid entialfacilities.org DirectCare Community Base Service • Due to continuous growth, DirectCare Community Base Service, LLC is now hiring licensed and provisional licensed professionals in Buncombe and Rutherford counties, who will provide clinical expertise and oversight for the Intensive In-Home Team and Community Support Team.

Qualified candidates will include; LPC’s, LCSW’s, LMFT’s LCAS’s PLCSW’s or LPCA’s and Bachelor’s and Master’s Qualified. www.directcare.com.

Candidates should email resumes to Barrance.roberts@directcare .com or fax to 828-245-9511

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FAMILIES TOGETHER INC. Due to continuous growth in WNC, Families Together, Inc is now hiring licensed professionals and Qualified Professionals in Buncombe, McDowell, Madison, Rutherford, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. • Qualified candidates will include • LPC’s, LCSW’s, LMFT’s, LCAS’s, PLCSW’s, or LPCA’s and Bachelor’s and Master’s Qualified Professionals. • FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. • www.familiestogether.net • Candidates should email resumes to humanresources@ familiestogether.net

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.

INTENSIVE IN-HOME TEAM LEADER Barium Springs Home for Children has an opening for an Intensive InHome Team Leader in Franklin, NC. • To perform duties associated with admission and retention of new and existing consumers to Intensive In-Home Program. • Provide clinical expertise and oversight for the Intensive In-Home Team.

Minimum of Master’s Degree and 1 year experience in a human service field and N.C. licensure or provisional licensure in one of the following disciplines: LPC, LCSW, LMFT. A minimum of 1 year post degree experience working with same or similar client population required. Send resume to: Becky Totherow, BSHC, P. O. Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010 • Fax: (704) 832-2258. • Email: hrd@bariumsprings.org • E.O.E.

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LAKE HOUSE ACADEMY â&#x20AC;˘ Hiring for the following position: PT Direct Care Residential Coach. All shifts available: weekend, weeknight and weekday.

Please email resumes to careers@lakehouseacademy. com, subject line â&#x20AC;&#x153;Residential Coachâ&#x20AC;?.

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). â&#x20AC;˘ If you are interested in making a difference in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, please call Rachel Wingo at (828) 6962667 ext 15 or e-mail Rachel at rachel.wingo@thementornet work.comâ&#x20AC;˘ Become a Therapeutic Foster Family. â&#x20AC;˘ Free informational meeting.

NC Mentor. 120C Chadwick Square Court, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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THE ASHEVILLE OFFICE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ Is seeking the following for Adult service lines: Certified Peer Support Specialist, LCSW, LCAS/CCS or CSAC, QDDP and an RN/QMHP. Please send resumes to csimpson@fpscorp.com.

WILDERNESS THERAPY PROGRAM â&#x20AC;˘ Field Staff: Following training, facilitate safety and implement treatment plan designed by group therapist for teens struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Staff work week on/week off in the woods of North Georgia. â&#x20AC;˘ Qualifications: 21 plus, CPR and First Aid certified, experience with backpacking and adolescents, willingness to commit 8 months, WFR recommended. â&#x20AC;˘ Benefits: Health/Dental, Bonus, Salary increases with Level. â&#x20AC;˘ Training: July 29-August 4. â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Andy or Tyson, Second Nature Blue Ridge.

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ASSOCIATE CHAIRPERSON, NURSING â&#x20AC;˘ Responsibilities include leadership; administration; curriculum and student tasks; faculty assignments, mentoring, evaluation and community relations. â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum Requirements: 1) Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Nursing, 2) Hold unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina, 3) Minimum of two years fulltime work experience as registered nurse 4) Minimum of one year in Nursing Management. â&#x20AC;˘ Preferred Requirements: 1) Teaching experience at the college level, and 2) Recent experience in medical surgical nursing in an acutecare setting, 3)Ability to use applicable software applications for generating reports and documents. â&#x20AC;˘ Salary Range: $58,128$59,916. Electronic applications only: abtcc.peopleadmin.com

EXPERIENCED OUTDOOR EDUCATORS Inside Out is looking for facilitators with at least two years experience to work any or all of our Fall programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Season begins mid-August. â&#x20AC;˘ Wilderness First Aid required. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience facilitating adventure and environmental based activities with schoolage students a must. Pay starts at $85/day. â&#x20AC;˘ If interested, download and complete the staff application at www.insideout-inc.com and email your resume to insideoutwnc@gmail.com, with subject â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fall 2011 Resumeâ&#x20AC;?.

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Prefer graduation from a regionally or CHEA accredited four year college or university with a degree in Building Science, Environmental Engineering/Science/Administr ation or other related degree.

Also, prefer certification from the Building Performance Institute. Special Requirements Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver License. Send Resume with cover letter and work references with telephone numbers to: Human Resources Manager ` 25 Gaston Street Asheville, NC 28801 EOE & DFWP

ENERGY SERVICE TECHNICIAN II Community Action Opportunities seeks a skilled Technician to perform responsible residential energy and health and safety assessments for the Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weatherization Assistance Program on housing units occupied by people who live on low income. This position is funded by grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that support Weatherization Services including a regional Multi-Family Pilot (MFP). This position will likely be assigned to work with others on the MFP to perform detailed written audits of residential energy usage before and after the installation of state and federally approved energyefficiency and health and safety measures. Work requires: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written and oral communication skills with co-workers, other government agencies, contractors, program participants and customers, â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to accurately perform and record the results of technical tests that measure before and after conditions, measure and make verifiable mathematical calculations and conduct analysis to generate detailed data specific to each residence, â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to schedule and organize work to meet production schedules, o Ability to work on teams or alone, â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to use computers and standard and industry-related software, â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive travel to regional project sites. Training and Experience Minimum: Graduation from a regionally or CHEA accredited college or university with an Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in building science or environmental engineering/science, two years experience in residential construction, (new or renovation) using energy-efficient or other environmentally sensitive building approaches, and two years experience working on teams, or any equivalent combination to education and experience.

Preferred Graduation from a regionally or CHEA accredited four year college or university with a degree in Building Science, Environmental Engineering/Science or other related degree. Certification from the Building Performance Institute.

Special Requirements Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver License.

Send Resumes with cover letter and work references with telephone numbers to: Human Resources Manager, 25 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. Open until filled. EOE & DFWP

Professional/ Management

GRAPHIC / WEB DESIGNER MOVING TO ASHEVILLE Experienced designer seeking to join creative team or small business! Portfolio and resume at: www.behance.net/edmangoo drich or email me: edmangoodrich@gmail.com

Career Training ASSISTANT DISTRIBUTION MANAGER • For regional art and entertainment newsweekly. Full-time position (some weekends required) with benefits Candidate should have 2-3 years experience in a newspaper circulation department, experience managing people, excellent time management and organizational skills, and demonstrate a strong attention to detail. He/she should also be selfmotivated, hard working, persistent, have great people skills, be in excellent health and have a good sense of humor. We are looking for an energetic, talented individual. A TEAM player who can invest into the position and help grow the distribution services.

Responsibilities include: • Managing the reception, storage, distribution and reporting of various publications. • Managing the team of independent distributors responsible for delivering our products. • Create and implement new distribution programs and efforts. Mountain Xpress offers an excellent, fun and progressive work environment. Please email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to: Jeff Tallman Distribution Mgr. Mountain Xpress jtallman@mountainx.com 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.

Jobs Wanted EMPLOYMENT NEEDED! Laid off over a year. We are trying to stay in Asheville.

Mature responsible lady seeking part-time clerical/receptionist, gal Friday-type of work. Benefits hopeful. 25+ year’s experience. Good basic computer skills. Great with people. Reliable, conscientious, fun, hard working, fast learner.

Available weekdays only.

Open to other type jobs also.

Give me opportunity; I will give you my best! Call 828683-3936.

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL CHEF Home cooked meals in your home for you and your family! Specializing in whole foods and local organic cooking. 828.450.6977

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Stable job in weak economy.

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(AAN CAN).

Employment Services UNDERCOVER SHOPPERS Get paid to shop. Retail and dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality and customer service. Earn up to $100/day. Please call 1-800-720-0576.

Business Opportunities RESTAURANT FOR LEASE • Established turnkey business. Good client base, 4 miles from downtown Asheville. Unique Eatery • Full Service • Private Events • Catering. Good terms.

Reasonably priced.

828-337-8116.

Classes & Workshops GESTALT THERAPY: AN INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM Offered by the Appalachian Gestalt Training Institute (AGTI) in partnership with the Gentle Bio-Energetics Institute. • For professionals and nonprofessionals alike. • Enhance your existing therapy practice using Gestalt theory and techniques • Deepen personal growth, emphasizing whole personal awareness. • 3 overnight sessions • 5 Saturday sessions: September 2011-May 2012. • Locations: Black Mountain and Asheville, NC. • Cost: $995. • For more information regarding training or registration, please call: (828) 508-4539 or visit the AGTI website: www.agti.org

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Bodywork

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MASSAGE/MLD Therapeutic Massage. Manual Lymph Drainage. Lymphedema Treatment. $45/hour or sliding scale for financial hardship. 17+ years experience. 828-254-4110.

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Musical Services JAZZ/BLUES PIANO/COMP LESSONS AVAILABLE Teens and Adults. 1/2 price sale. 5 lessons - $200. New to AVL. International Steinway Recording artist w/70+cds.

30 Years teaching experience. Five Towns College (NYC), Rhodes College (Memphis), Sibelius Academy (Helsinki), EMU (Argentina).MA - Queens College, CUNY. Contact: mjsjazz@mac.com / michaeljefrystevens.com ONE WORLD MEDIA STUDIO • Music and Video Production • In Studio • Live Venue • HD Video • HQ Audio. Call (828) 335-9316.

On the web: 1worldmediastudio.com SOLATIDO (as in do-re-mi) is a retreat for aspiring and seasoned songwriters.

September 19-23 at Wildacres Retreat. www.solatidoworkshop.net

Equipment For Sale 2000 HD 28 MARTIN $2200 retail. Will sell for $1800.

West Asheville, (828) 505-0899.

Pet Services

Pet Xchange

Lost Pets A LOST OR FOUND PET? Free service. If you have lost or found a pet in WNC, post your listing here: www.lostpetswnc.org LOST DOG: PLEASE HELP! Black and white Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix.

Last seen 7/3 near Ingles on Tunnel Rd./Chunns Cove Rd. area. 8284502120 j_batenhorst@yahoo.com

For Sale

ASHEVILLE PET SITTERS Dependable, loving care while you’re away.

Reasonable rates. Call Sandy Ochsenreiter, (828) 2157232.

I’m Annie. I’m four months old and waiting for a forever home where I can play all day and cuddle up all night.

And, yes, tell you what I think about it all. Stop by Animal Compassion Network’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony located at 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 to shop for all your pet supplies.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR PETS • Free or low cost spay/neuter information and vouchers. 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 123PM at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville (at the Kmart entrance). • 4th Saturday of each month 10AM - 2PM at Tractor Supply, Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville. 828693-5172.

Pets for Adoption

Bobby D is a shy, good natured guy. His estimated year of birth is 2007. He was found as a stray and taken to the shelter. It is pretty clear that this little man hasn’t been given an opportunity to trust many people and he is looking for someone who will give him that chance. Because he is so skittish we recommend a home without children. His gentility and inquisitive eyes will draw you in and you will surely fall in love once you get to know him. Stop by Animal Compassion Network’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony located at 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 to shop for all your pet supplies.

Lance is a very gentle, loving, submissive ninemonth-old Collie Mix who absolutely loves water! He is house-trained, crate-trained and is great with other dogs and cats. West especially loves his people. Stop by Animal Compassion Network’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony located at 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 to shop for all your pet supplies.

Pets For Sale

DACHSHUND MINIATURE • AKC Registered. Black and Tan. Home raised. Beautiful, healthy, playful and ready for his forever home! Must be neutered. 5 months old. All vaccs done. Health guarantee. Call 828 713.1509 or email davarner@bellsouth.net for photos and more information. $375

Yard Sales MOVING SALE • Bright yellow kayak-one seater/top seating; good for ocean surfing, adult Trek bike, black leather frame bed and box springs, Chinese side table, Tibetan chest, red leather chair, floor lamp, tall square zink bar table with black laquer legs, two white leather chairs. 10 month membership at Body Shop Fitness Center. Please call 828-318-3810.

R.E.A.C.H. Your Regional Emergency Animal Care Hospital. Open MondayFriday, 5pm-8am and 24 hours on Weekends and Holidays. • 677 Brevard Road. (828) 665-4399. www.reachvet.com

HUGE GARAGE SALE - EAST AVL. 7/24, 8am - 12pm, 38 Haw Creek Circle, 299-7136.

Dining-tables, dishwasher, computers, books, rug, couch/stuffed chair, tablelinens, doghouse, portablegrill, youth-baseball, wood cabinets.

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Adult Services

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A WOMAN’S TOUCH “We’re all about you!” Call 275-6291.

Automotive Services WE’LL FIX IT AUTOMOTIVE • Honda and Acura repair.

Half price repair and service.

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Located in the Weaverville area. Please call 828-2756063 for appointment.

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July 22, 9am-4pm. 2000 Riverside Dr. # 9. Asheville, NC 28804. Located in the Riverside Business Park, Woodfin.

REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSES TCM and Neuro Foot Reflexology Aromatherapy CE Courses

ROUND REVOLVING STORAGE BIN FOR KIDS • 8 Fabric Colored bins red, blue, yellow, green. Great for small toys, books, etc. $45.

Call 337-2076.

LISA’S DOGGIE WALKABOUT & PET SITTING Servicing the N. Charlotte Street area and downtown Asheville (where I live and work). Dog walking/pet visiting. $10 a walk or visit. Great references. Call LIsa at 828691-5472.

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Mountain Xpress is looking for an experienced freelance graphic designer who has the proven ability to create edgy, effective advertising and assist in the layout of our weekly print publication.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong attention to detail, an exceptional creative eye and a desire to ensure the high quality output our readers expect.

This is a freelance position that requires flexible hours and the possibility to progress to part or full-time.

Candidates must: Be highly creative and motivated • Be able to create advertising and editorial designs in a fast-paced work environment • Be able to work with advertising representatives to ensure ads exceed client expectations • Be able to simultaneously handle multiple projects • Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) • Be fluent in the Mac OSX platform • Have 2-3 years graphic design experience minimum • Any newspaper work, prepress experience and web design experience a plus.

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