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letters Let’s rethink juvenile justice Thank you for your article “Tried and Through� in the July 13 Xpress about raising the age of criminal liability to 18. I just moved to Asheville from New York, which shares with North Carolina the dubious distinction of prosecuting youth as young as 16 as adults. I am in strenuous support of raising the age of criminal liability, so I was heartened to hear that the political will for this policy change exists in North Carolina. However, the fear that an influx of 16- to 18-year-olds would overrun the juvenile system unless greater funding and programs are allocated is a serious obstacle to change. While I support increasing resources to make the change possible, a better path in the long term is a broad rethinking of how we do juvenile justice. We need to move toward a “positive youth development� model, which utilizes evidencebased practices to reduce recidivism. Systems that minimize incarceration, keep youth in their communities and provide a continuum of services consistently produce better outcomes for youth and public safety alike, because, as your article pointed out, “There really aren’t many violent offenders� in the system. Missouri’s approach is a good model to look to in this regard. My message is this: continue covering this story, but please do not get stuck in the binary of “raise the age and overrun our facilities� or
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It’s time for Edgy Mama to go First there was the silly article complaining about a PETA billboard “Edgy Mama: Feeding Kids Meat Doesn’t Equal Child Abuse,�May 25 Xpress]. Subsequently, Stewart David gently corrected her uneducated views on meat, protein and health. I’d like to add that Anne Fitten Glenn intentionally took the alleged billboard’s message “feeding kids meat is child abuse� totally out of context. Of course, a little meat now and then won’t hurt a child; neither will an occasional cigarette, cup of coffee or glass of beer. Clearly, PETA’s point is that feeding children meat on a daily basis is a form of abuse, for reasons touched upon by Mr. David and far too numerous to delve into here. PETA appeals to the compassionate and ethical parts of us, asking us to stop eating animal products in order to spare animals the horrific suffering they endure in confined feedlot operations. However, when shown that a certain segment of the population just doesn’t care, PETA has brought to light the disastrous human-health effects of large doses of animal consumption. ...
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tenants to the best of our ability. The circumstances that led to and now necessitate the foreclosure are largely outside the control of First Bank. However, we take notice of the ample support of the Downtown Market in the Asheville area and would encourage the stakeholders to coalesce in an effort to create alternative solutions that allow us to meet federal requirements while assisting your collective goals. Toward that end, I am at your service. — Jennifer Smith First Bank Pittsboro
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To First Bank, regarding the Downtown Market The Neighborhood Associations of South French Broad Avenue and West End Clingman Avenue respectfully request that you reconsider your plan to foreclose on the building located at 45 S. French Broad Ave. and consider negotiation of other options that preserve and support the unique mix of neighborhood uses. The opening of the Downtown Market by the current owners was welcomed by all of us who had seen this building unoccupied for some time. As you know this building currently houses businesses that serve our local residents … along with booths of local Appalachian artists, craftsman, antique dealers and so forth. All of these busi-
nesses provide valuable services to our adjoining neighborhoods and make an impact on the greater Asheville area as well as attract tourists to the area. A stop at the Downtown Market is now a daily routine for many of us because of its central location, which is in walking or biking distance for those who do not own automobiles out of choice or circumstance. Its presence has enlivened and improved South French Broad Avenue and adjoining streets. The Market was a good adaptive re-use of an older industrial building and to have it once again become dark and unoccupied is a most distressing outcome for all of us to envision. The loss of this community enterprise during this point in our national economic downturn seems to be an unnecessary and untimely occurrence that could further weaken our local economy and our neighborhoods. Again, we ask you to consider options other than foreclosure and allow these valuable businesses to remain open for business to serve our residents. — Michael Johnson and Pattiy Torno Asheville
From First Bank, regarding the Downtown Market Please be assured that First Bank entered the Asheville market with the acquisition of the Bank of Asheville with the express intent of becoming an integral part of the economy and community. First Bank, as a community bank leader in North Carolina, sees value in the Asheville area, the people, the businesses and the other institutions that surround our new locations. I have received multiple contacts regarding the Downtown Market and have consistently stated that if First Bank is to become the owner, we will seek to steward the property and the
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Second, the “Dye for the Hair Down There” article in the July 6 Xpress. WTF? This puerile article belongs in a Cosmopolitan or Seventeen. I’m willing to bet that none of your readers has any desire or need to know what Glenn does with her pubic hairs. The article gave way too much information, was not remotely clever or funny, had no relevance to parenting and was totally juvenile and inappropriate. At least Arnold Crapacan, from the Asheville Disclaimer’s satirical “Kid Care with Arnold,” is thought provoking and humorous. Glenn is neither — it’s time to ditch this column. — Robbie Coleman Asheville
I have come to understand that many in Congress exhibit black-or-white thinking when attempting to solve state (and national) budget crises. Black-or-white thinking is a common characteristic of adult children of dysfunctional families. To bring our state and national budgets to some semblance of stability will require budget cuts and increased tax revenue, not one or the other. It is well past time for our leaders to stop behaving like politicians for their parties, including their use of black-or-white thinking. We have a dire need for our leaders to exhibit more appropriate statesmen-like behavior for our states and country, and indeed, to other issues at home and throughout our world. — Fran Burton Asheville
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When Juan Holladay walked away from the Pritchard Park drum circle the evening of June 3, he had no idea he was about to be arrested — much less that the ensuing events would launch an internal police investigation. Here’s the Asheville resident’s account of what happened: Holladay, a guitarist for local band the Secret B-sides, was handing out fliers for his show at MoDaddy’s later that night. Walking past the Urban Trail station on Patton Avenue honoring Elizabeth Blackwell, he saw several Asheville police officers talking to someone. “It didn’t seem that serious; they didn’t have the sidewalk blocked off,” Holladay recalls. “I handed a flier to a young man that looked like he was a friend to the guy [who] was being talked to. The officers seemed relaxed. I handed him a flier and walked away. An officer blocked my way and asked if I saw what was going on. He asked if I knew them, pointing back to three young men.” According to Holladay, he said he didn’t know them, and then the officer grabbed his wrist “and held it in a way that communicated to me that I was in big trouble. “I felt this had already escalated way beyond what was necessary,” Holladay explains. “I thought I should let him know. I said, ‘Sir, you don’t need to be so agro.’ I meant to say ‘aggressive,’ but I was nervous. I hoped [the officer] would see me being calm and the situation would de-escalate. He then said ‘OK’ and twisted my arm around behind my back, with enough force to shock me.” The officer started yelling for Holladay to get on the ground, something he claims was difficult, given his position. “It should have been an easy process: I was cooperating as well as I could, but I was in shock and afraid,” Holladay says. At that point, he felt multiple officers restrain him. “They kept yelling at me to get on the ground — it felt like there was one on each limb — but I kept telling them I didn’t have any control over my person at that point,” he says. “I think they were panicked. People had gathered around and were shouting ‘police brutality’ and ‘excessive force.’ The situation got out of control really fast.” Other officers moved to get the crowd back, as another “started choking me from behind” using his bicep, Holladay claims. “It got tighter and tighter. I thought he was trying to choke me unconscious. He was pumped up on adrenaline. I worried he would snap my neck. I called out to him, told him. He stopped trying; I have a skinny neck.”
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This won’t fly: Local musician Juan Holladay says he was needlessly arrested as he was handing out fliers to promote a recent show. Photo by Jonathan Welch
At that point, Officer Leslie Torgow put a can of pepper spray to his face and asked him to comply. Then, Holladay says, the other officers relaxed enough that he could get on the ground. “I was grateful for [Torgow’s] presence. She took charge of the situation, made a plan [that] gave me a chance to comply without other officers interfering. Except for her, the other officers never gave me a chance to cooperate.” Among the passers-by that night was Asheville resident Rick Fornoff. “I assumed the APD had captured some armed and
dangerous drug dealer, just by the way they were acting. There was a lot of physical activity going on. There were a lot of police cars there,” Fornoff reports. “The crowd was upset with what was going on; somebody was being tackled.” Having worked with Holladay as a volunteer at the TEDxAsheville conference, Fornoff says he was surprised when he saw who the officers were restraining. “He can’t weigh more than 130 pounds, and he’s a gentle soul.” Holladay, who works part time as a preschool teacher, was charged with resisting
“I assumed the APD had captured some armed and dangerous drug dealer, just by the way they were acting. ... Somebody was being tackled.” — witness Rick Fornoff
A reasonable manner There’s no incident report concerning the arrest, but in response to media queries, Lt. Wally Welch said the officers were in the process of arresting three people for putting stickers on city power poles. Here’s the official account he released: “Mr. Holladay stepped into the middle of my investigation and interfered,” Officer Daniel Britt reports. “[Officer Willie] Carswell told him to leave, and Holladay said. ‘Fuck you: I don’t have to.’ Carswell told him he was under arrest, and then Holladay resisted. “A large crowd gathered, and [Holladay] was taken into custody and transported by Britt and Carswell. From my perspective, the officers did their duty in a reasonable manner,” Welch wrote. “It should also be noted that Mr. Holladay has never been to the department to file a complaint about his treatment.” Holladay denies having cursed the officers when they approached him, or that they asked him to leave before restraining him. He says he cursed while being choked, exclaiming, “You’re going to break my fucking neck!” And when he was lifted off the ground, he maintains, he told them, “‘You’re playing tug of war with me like a fucking rag doll.’ I didn’t directly curse at any officers.” According to the APD’s guidelines, “Officers may only use the force necessary to carry out a legal purpose.”
When asked what specific actions Holladay took that interfered with Britt and Carswell’s investigation, which officer restrained him first, how they did it and how he resisted, Welch replied, “I would love to provide some clarity for you on this, but I’ve since been advised that this has turned into an internal investigation and am not allowed further comment.” Holladay admits that he hasn’t filed a formal complaint. Instead, he approached City Council member Cecil Bothwell via Facebook and made a public call on his Facebook page asking witnesses in the crowd to come forward. Bothwell confirmed having asked City Manager Gary Jackson to look into the matter. At the city manager’s request, the department launched an investigation: Holladay says he later received a call from Jackson’s office about meeting with an Internal Affairs officer. Holladay’s court date is Sept. 13. X
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Hear this: Elected officials (and Democrats) Rep. Patsy Keever and Sen. Martin Nesbitt mingled with residents who oppose the GOP plan to redraw Buncombe County’s House districts. Photo by Jonathan Welch
by Jake Frankel Buncombe County residents upset about proposed new Statehouse districts aired their concerns at a July 18 public hearing in A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium (see “A House Divided,” July 20 Xpress). “Less than a quarter of Buncombe County’s population is Republican,” noted Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger, who was Democratic Rep. Patsy Keever’s campaign manager last year. “Yet they’ve drawn the districts so there will likely be two Republicans and one Democrat in the state Legislature. That’s not what representative democracy looks like.” Holding most of Asheville’s reliably Democratic voters, the new 114th District pits Keever and fellow Democrat Susan Fisher against each other, potentially forcing one of them out of office. “Imagine if, after the World Cup ends, the winning team’s able to choose which players ... they don’t want to compete against the following season,” continued Reisinger. “Imagine if Japan told the U.S. team they now have to choose between their all-star striker or goalie. … The playing field has become clearly unfair.” Beth Trigg, Fisher’s 2010 campaign manager, echoed that sentiment, calling the proposal “part of a clear attempt to pack minority and Democratic voters for political gain.” Some 20 other speakers similarly blasted the GOP-controlled General Assembly for “violating the voting rights of every minority in Buncombe County” and “breeding confusion among voters.” Cliff Moone, state Democratic Party’s 10th Congressional
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District chair, summed up the mood of the crowd, charging, “When Republicans say they want limited government, what they mean is they want government limited to them!”
Partisan power Rep. Nelson Dollar oversaw the local hearing, mostly listening silently and seemingly unfazed by the heated rhetoric. In his introductory remarks, the Wake County Republican, who serves on the Joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee, said, “We do believe these maps are fair, legal and in compliance with federal laws and regulations.” The hearing, he continued, was “part of an unprecedented effort to hold public hearings and give people a say ... on the maps.” The format differed notably from the July 7 congressional redistricting hearing, where infuriated attendees waited up to an hour between local speakers as videoconferencing switched to participants elsewhere in the state. The July 18 hearing was exclusively for residents of this area; their recorded comments will be made available to committee members, Dollar explained. He found an ally in Kaye Culberson, who praised GOP lawmakers for letting the 2009 sales-tax increase expire despite the state’s massive budget shortfall. “Some of the previous speakers have suggested that the legislators should be ashamed of themselves for redrawing district maps to the advantage of the majority,” she said. “But I believe the maps ... allow the present Legislature to continue the work it’s begun
“We objected to the means and process of redistricting when the blue planet was ascended, and we object to it now that the red planet ascends.” — Tom Coulson, Common Cause
with an unprecedented commitment to get it right, to get our fiscal house in order, to set this state heading in the right direction.” Tom Coulson of Common Cause (a nonpartisan group that advocates for open, accountable government) urged state senators to pass legislation recently approved by the House that would establish a nonpartisan commission for the 2021 redistricting. “We objected to the means and process of redistricting when the blue planet was ascended, and we object to it now that the red planet ascends,” Coulson explained. “Over the years, the power of the parties has become an end to itself. Gerrymandering is just one of the manifestations of this phenomenon. The result has been corruption of the democratic process, justified by excuses. We want a commission and nonpartisan staff to do it.”
Constitutional issues Keever, meanwhile, thanked her supporters, saying: “There’s people that are passionate about this and care enough to come and want to be on the record for when it goes to trial. But I don’t think it will change the vote in the House next week. I thought there might be a few more people,” she continued, “but I know a lot of people can’t come out because they’re working. And they could have handled it better. ... I think people are confused about what these hearings are about.” Senate Minority Leader Martin Nesbitt said he’s OK with how his district was redrawn, but he agreed with his former Republican opponent, RL Clark, who urged lawmakers at the hearing to abide by wording in the state constitution that says districts shouldn’t split counties. “I agree that we should have multimember districts in whole counties,” said the Buncombe County Democrat, adding: “However, the Republican Supreme Court
in the 2000 redistricting wrote what I think was a bad opinion, saying, “No, you’ve got to have single-member districts in the state.’ That’s how you got single-member districts.” Nesbitt also assailed the House plan, saying, “It’s obvious what they’ve done is try to pack all the city residents into one district to minimize their impact. That’s going to cause divisive representation; it’s going to pit the county against the city. We have never done it that way, because we felt like putting the city in more districts was better for all of us than putting them in one.” He also hinted at possible legal arguments against the GOP proposal to shift most of Asheville and Buncombe County’s registered Democrats into the safely conservative 10th Congressional District, which encompasses Gaston County and Charlotte’s suburbs. “What they actually did is take the only identifiable minority population west of Charlotte ... out of a district where they held substantial influence and put them in a district where they won’t,” Nesbitt maintained. “We’re going to be making some arguments that disenfranchising minorities, no matter how small of a group, should be against the law.” Editor’s note: The day after the hearing, GOP leaders released revised congressional maps that shifted an additional 20,510 Buncombe County residents into the 10th District. On July 20, however, they reverted to the original proposal. That same day, they released slightly revised Statehouse districts for Buncombe County, shuffling 1,741 south Buncombe residents out of the originally proposed 116th District; most would move to the 115th; the 114th would gain 32 voters.
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Asheville police arrested 25-year-old Weaverville resident Lamon Lewis Hopkins July 19 in connection with an assault on Asheville resident Luke Hankins at the Ingles on Patton Avenue. “As soon as I got out of the car, they started yelling at me, calling me ‘faggot’ and ‘bitch’ with no provocation,” Hankins reports. Hankins says the group was waiting for him when he left the store, and the man now identified as Hopkins hit him in the side of the head, fracturing his face in three places. “An anonymous tipster who had seen the story featured in the media contacted detectives and provided key information concerning the address and suspect vehicle location involved in the attack,” the APD said in a statement. After interviewing several people, the statement continues, police arrested Hopkins, who confessed to the crime. Charged with felony assault inflicting serious injury, he was released from jail on a written promise to appear. A 15-year-old West Asheville boy was also charged in the incident (because he’s a juvenile, his name was not released). Investigators believe
Scene of the crime: Luke Hankins says he was beaten without provocation in the parking lot of the Patton Avenue Ingles by a group of people who screamed epithets at him. Photo by Jonathan Welch
the boy pushed Hankins, causing his glasses to fall off and break; two others involved in the incident won’t be charged, according to police Lt. Wally Welch. Hankins has filed a complaint against the APD officer who responded to his call, saying he didn’t file a report or interview witnesses, including an older man who helped the victim find his glasses and may have seen part of the attack. “[The officer] asked me what happened, took my cell number, my license, asked if I wanted him to call me if he found them,” Hankins says. “The officer never asked anyone around questions; I was too dazed to think to do that. There was a witness that could’ve been important.” Welch confirmed that a complaint has been filed and that “His claims are being investigated by Professional Services. Can’t elaborate beyond that.” In an email to Asheville City Council members, Angel Chandler of the LGBT rights organization GetEQUAL protested the APD’s decision to allow the officer in question to continue performing his duties while the investigation continues. Urging Council members to hold the officer accountable by “getting him off the streets,” Chandler called on both City Council and the mayor’s office to issue a statement condemning the department’s lack of action against the officer.
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Amid public outcry, Henderson County commissioners delay action on pet sales Controversy erupted at the Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ July 20 meeting over a proposal to allow the sale of cats and dogs at flea markets, farmers markets and other such venues. The board banned these sales in 2009. Local groups had urged their supporters to attend the meeting and condemn the proposal. In a letter to the commissioners, Stewart David of Carolina Animal Action called the proposed modification of the animal ordinance “a giant step backwards,” adding, “Giving ‘backyard breeders’ and ‘puppy mill’ operators this outlet for the sale of animals will exacerbate the current overpopulation problem. As long as we have so many ‘surplus’ animals, it’s a simple equation: Breeding equals killing.” After about a dozen people spoke in opposition, the commissioners backed off, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported, asking the county’s Animal Services Committee to research how the new rule would be enforced, as well as the cost associated with requiring veterinarian involvement, and report back in September. X — David Forbes and Christopher George
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An open question
Buncombe County officials inspect decrepit CTS plant by Susan Andrew A recent bid by neighbors of the contaminated former CTS of Asheville plant on Mills Gap Road to have the property condemned has taken a step forward. A group of residents requested the move at the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ June 21 meeting (see “On Retainers,” June 29 Xpress). Action by state and federal agencies to remediate the site has proceeded at a snail’s pace for decades. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering placing the abandoned electroplating plant on its National Priorities List, which would rank it among the nation’s most contaminated sites and might provide federal funding for a cleanup if the responsible party can’t be forced to do so. “Make it safe or tear it down,” says Tate MacQueen, one of a number of Mills Gap residents who’ve pushed for a cleanup. They say the blighted site has become a hangout for teens. County building-inspection staff visited the site June 24 and 29 (the first step in the condemna-
tion process). Their report notes 13 sizable holes in the roof, which shows extensive evidence of decay, and steel supporting beams are corroded. Although the property is enclosed by a 6-foot, chainlink fence, much of the glass in windows and doors has been damaged or removed, as have all exterior doors, leaving the building accessible. “Given the extent of decay ... it doesn’t seem feasible to repair these holes,” the report states. “In all probability the roof, roof decking and some of the cross members would need to be replaced.” Recent photos taken by an EPA contractor show extensive graffiti, evidence of trespassing. To secure the premises, the report notes, door and window openings would need to be covered with plywood, which would require continued maintenance. The report doesn’t actually recommend condemnation, however, and it’s unclear if the current property owner, Mills Gap Road Associates, would try to fortify or simply demolish the derelict structure. The company will be given time to consider its options, County Attorney Michael Frue told Xpress.
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Let there be light?: A recent Buncombe county inspection of the CTS of Asheville plant on Mills Gap Road documents some 13 holes in the roof, with accompanying corrosion of the metal roof supports. Arguing the derelict structure is unsafe, Mills Gap residents have asked the county to condemn the building. Photos courtesy of the EPA
It all goes back to local decisions made years ago, MacQueen maintains. In 1997, the county’s Board of Adjustment approved subdividing the CTS property so that most of it could be developed as Southside Village, even though the state had documented the contamination as early as 1990. “The local agency should have known they were subdividing a contaminated property,” MacQueen asserts. Meanwhile, he argues, “The building is clearly unsafe; it’s uninhabitable for any type of business use, and it’s in violation of building code. All of the ingredients are there for the county to do the right thing on the safety issue.” The county has notified the property owner of the concerns but has not yet set a formal notice of violation. In the meantime, Mills Gap Road Associates has some time to consider its options. If the owner fails to take prompt corrective action, the inspector can move to condemn the building as unsafe.
75 and counting: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Long ago, much of the eastern U.S. was blanketed by mature forest. (It’s been said that a squirrel could travel from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River without touching the ground.) Deforestation proceeded slowly, mostly via small-scale farms and towns, until the early 20th century, when industrial-scale logging began clearing whole watersheds of trees, using nowdefunct railways to transport the heavy logs. As a result, there’s precious little old-growth forest in the southern Appalachians, and what remains generally requires some serious hiking to get to (interested readers should contact the WNC Alliance for locations and more info.) But one easily accessible exception is the Joyce
Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville. And on July 30, the National Forests of North Carolina and the Partners of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness are staging a 75th-anniversary celebration, in partnership with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation and Alcoa (see box). The daylong event will take place at Rattler Ford Campground, with activities including both 5K and 10K races, outdoor exhibits by various conservation groups, and a 1 p.m. rededication ceremony featuring Joyce Kilmer’s descendants and other special guests, including Rep. Heath Shuler. There’ll also be guided walking tours, presentations and refreshments. The event commemorates the original dedication of 3,800 acres of Forest Service land in Graham County to Kilmer, a poet killed in World War I (“I think that I shall never see/A poem lovely as a tree.”). Congress later designated more than 17,000 acres of backcountry as the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. X Send your local environmental news and tips to sandrew@mountainx.com, or call 251-1333, ext. 153.
wannago? The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest’s 75th-anniversary celebration takes place Saturday, July 30. Check with the Forest Service for details. To get there, proceed to Robbinsville, N.C. From there, take Highway 143 West. After 12 miles, turn right onto Highway 1127 (Santeetlah Road/Joyce Kilmer Road). Go two miles and turn left into Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
ecocalendar Calendar for July 27 - August 4, 2011 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.” 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. • SA (7/30) - 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.
WNC Sierra Club Members of the WNC Sierra Club Chapter work together to protect the community and the planet. The mission of the Sierra Club, America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth. Info: www.nc.sierraclub.org/wenoca or 251-8289. • WE (8/3), 7-9pm - A program on the history of the national parks and current Sierra Club involvement in park issues will be presented by club outings leader Lisa McWherter at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place in Asheville.
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Ever wonder why all the yards in a neighborhood feature the same forsythia or Bradford pear? How did every grandmother end up with the same grape-bubblegumsmelling iris and pink peony? From academia all the way to retail garden centers, the plant industry plays a major role in which plants are available to the public for home and commercial landscapes. Consumers, who tend to make decisions based on what looks pretty, are often at the mercy of marketing. Conversely, there’s been a steady effort to get native plants into the landscape. In the early ’80s, Tennessee Valley Authority biologist Bob Farmer was growing natives to industry standards, but the commercial market was limited. He chose to donate plants to public places in hopes of attracting interest. In 1984, TVA received a $7,000 grant for a plant-utilization conference — the forerunner of today’s Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina University (see box). Raising native plants commercially isn’t as easy as it seems. Industry leaders must determine the best ways to propagate, grow and breed species that will reproduce consistently and perform well in the landscape; this requires considerable research and sharing of essential information. This year’s conference will provide an arena for sharing knowledge
wannago? This year’s Cullowhee Native Plant Conference happens Wednesday through Saturday, July 27-30 at Western Carolina University. For more information, visit wcu. edu/5033.asp.
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both within the industry and among friends. The annual event now draws more than 300 people, but the goals remain the same: presenting workshops and lectures on propagating native species and on the ecology of native plant communities, both in landscaping and in ecological restoration. Year after year, the enthusiasm for the conference is staggering, reports Bobby Hensley, WCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s associate director of continuing education. Apparently, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an idea that has found the common ground between consumers and the industry: Both want to see more use of native species in commercial and residential landscaping. The list of participants includes landscape architects, commercial nursery operators and garden club members, as well as botanists and horticulturists from state highway departments, universities, nativeplant societies, botanical gardens and arboretums. Topics include using native plants in residential landscape design, the ethics of digging native plants, noninvasive native vines, conservation horticulture for the backyard gardener, and ethnobotany of the Cherokee. New this year is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home Gardening Miniconference,â&#x20AC;? a Saturday-morning
workshop featuring Allan Armitage of the University of Georgia. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written many books, including the widely popular Armitageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Perennials. Each year, the conference presents the Tom Dodd Jr. Award to a person or organization active in the North American native plant movement. The recipient must have made a significant contribution in one of several areas: conservation of native flora in situ, promoting the understanding of native flora, building expertise in the propagation and cultivation of native plants and using native plants in diverse natural and designed landscapes. Past recipients include Lady Bird Johnson, The Nature Conservancy and Western North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Richard Bir, an extension specialist whose work focused on the use of natives in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursery industry. Preservation is a natural byproduct of increasing public awareness of native plants, and the people who present and support the Cullowhee conference each year are making a significant contribution to preserving one of our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most valuable assets: its plants. X Cinthia Milner gardens in Leicester.
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The finer grains of Bele Chere’s rules, regulations and services The surf is roaring — or maybe it’s the clamor of thousands of landed buccaneers flooding the city of many hills that, for one weekend a year, becomes Bele Chere Island. At least according to Xpress, your blanket on the sand, the sail on your skiff, the parrot on your shoulder. In other words, welcome to Asheville’s biggest street festival. Whether you want to hear some music, spy some cool art, eat some delicious food or entertain the kids, Bele Chere Island is the place. Let Xpress be your map and compass. It’s better than a coconut and easier to open. What, when and where is Bele Chere? It’s an archipelago of art, music, food, beverages, street performers, a drum circle, children’s entertainment and more, held in Asheville’s central downtown business area. Bele Chere is always the last full weekend in July. Although many agree that, while you can sail away at any time, you can never leave. This year’s dates and hours: Friday, July 29, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 31, noon to 6 p.m. What is the history of Bele Chere? Bele Chere started in 1979 and celebrates its 33rd festival this weekend. About 300,000 people attend over the three days, according to festival statistics. Bele Chere may mean “beautiful living” in an ancient Scottish dialect, but in Island dialect, it describes waking dreams of flying with no wings. How do I get there? Consider biking, walking or taking the shuttle, as the festival is quite crowded. Two festival shuttles run every 20-30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The East route starts from the back of Asheville Mall on Tunnel Road, and runs to Market Street between College Street and South Pack Square (near the Taste of Asheville). The West route starts from the K-Mart Plaza on Patton Avenue, and runs to the Civic Center (across from the Basilica and behind the Haywood Street stage). Cost is $2 roundtrip. Asheville on Bikes will offer a bike corral at the corner of South Lexington and Patton avenues.
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Where can I park? All the downtown city parking decks (Civic Center, Rankin Avenue, Wall Street and Pack Place) are open. Several surface lots will also be open (a special-events fee will apply). Handicapped parking is available on the first level of the Rankin garage. For help and more info: Information Booths are located at key intersections. Also look for roving info-tendants, festival and staff wearing official Bele Chere T-shirts and carrying signs. First Aid tents are located at Pritchard Park, the Children’s Area (inside the Civic Center) and on Lexington near College Street. Where can I find an ATM? ATMs are located at the following downtown locations: Asheville Savings Bank, Patton Avenue at Arts Park; Bank of America, 162 College St. and 68 Patton Ave.; BB&T, 1 West Pack Square; First Citizens Bank, 108 Patton Ave.; Premier Credit Union, Haywood Street at the Civic Center; Wachovia, 1 Haywood St. Can I bring my dog? No. Pets are strictly prohibited inside of the festival boundaries. Animal Compassion Network offers a cool, clean and friendly place to house your pet for an hourly fee. Doggie Jail will be located in front of City Hall. Where’s the beer? You must have a $2 wristband to carry alcohol on the streets during Bele Chere. Wristbands are available from select downtown merchants or from vendors located adjacent to beverage booths. Be prepared to show your picture ID when buying alcohol, as the wristband itself is not proof of age. Wristband colors change every day. A wristband is not required to drink in downtown pubs — only on the streets. When and where can I drink beer? No alcohol on the streets after 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. No alcohol in the Children’s Area. No alcohol will be sold anywhere in the streets on Sunday. And remember: No coolers. No bicycles, blades, skates or skateboards. Let the islomania commence.
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Folk rock ... and more folk rock Fans of The Avett Brothers will appreciate Nashville’s The Apache Relay, a harder blend of folk and foot-stomping. The two bands have worked with the same producer and recorded in the same studio, Doug Williams’ ElectroMagnetic Radiation Recorders in Winston-Salem. But where the Avetts like to soothe the crowd with the occasional slow-burner, the Apache Relay keeps the tempo up, the energy high and the crowd on its feet. Guitars, mandolin and violin blaze through the band’s set with acoustic rhythms that build to shouted harmonies and leave the listener with the sense that they’ve just seen something significant and authentic. If you finish the Apache Relay’s set and your hunger for hard-hitting folk rock still hasn’t
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THE SECRET B-SIDES been satiated, make it over to the Battery Park Stage and catch Greensboro’s Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Its big band-meets-Americana sound is sure to get you in to a wholesome sort of swing-meets-square-dancing groove. Asheville has been a regular stop for the band since it first got together, and now you finally have a chance to hear Holy Ghost Tent Revival on a festival stage downtown. Holy Ghost Tent Revival’s shows are more like get-togethers than concerts. If you aren’t participating by the end of a performance — either clapping, dancing or signing along — then you must have toilet paper in your ears and your eyes closed. There’s a certain spirituality to the band’s shows, and if you get riled up enough or caught in the fervor, you might just find yourself converting.
Flying saucers, indie temperament If you’re coming to Bele Chere to check out the best of the local acts, don’t miss the progressive The Secret B-Sides. This Asheville staple combines a smooth, jazzy horn section with the sounds of rhythm and blues and hip-hop. The name of the band’s latest release, Flowers & Chocolate, perfectly embodies Secret B-Sides’ classy sensuality and often romantic cadences. With its bizarre faux history and band mythology involving flying saucers and dinosaurs, you can think of the Secret B-Sides as a modern-day Bootsy’s Rubber Band. If experimental R&B isn’t your thing, then make your way to the Rock N’ Kiss stage to witness Floating Action, the eclectic brainchild of Black Mountain’s Seth Kauffman. Like Talking Heads before and Dirty Projectors soon after, Floating Action mixes world sounds, like a reggae offbeat or Caribbean chords, with an indie temperament and the sounds of American soul to make something truly unrecognizable. If there’s one act to catch in order to get a good understanding of where Asheville’s music scene is at right now, it’s Kauffman and Floating Action.
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by Alli Marshall While Bele Chere officially kicks off Friday afternoon, Saturday is when the festival hits its stride. Music cranks up at noon and doesn’t end until 10 p.m. (and then there are the afterparties in local venues, in case you like your Saturday to spill into Sunday). This year, from the opening notes of Leeda “Lyric” Jones (known for emotive and powerful busking performances on Asheville’s streets), it’s apparent that this is a different sort of Bele Chere Saturday. Take Bele Chere Saturday, 2009: It was a day of funk, reggae and blues acts. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band headlined, as did two very different country acts — altcountry/Americana band Old 97’s and country/hip-hop artist Colt Ford. While the combo may not have made sense on a playlist, the individual acts sure got the crowds moving. This year’s Saturday crowd will be moving to a different drummer. Literally. The day reveals a couple of electronic bands. It’s not just the clubs and Moogfest that are seeing the electronica light, but street festivals as well. Local acts Paper Tiger and RBTS WIN (both Moogfest 2010 alumni) perform. Then it’s eclectic, exotic sounds with The Billy Sea and Sirius.B (both local, the former playing worldbeat, the latter a mash-up of Gypsy, funk, punk, jazz and rock) and Mamarazzi, a Brooklynbased jazz/hip-hop collective.
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Schedule Rock N’ Kiss Stage on Coxe Avenue Kelley & the Cowboys (country) 12:30-2 p.m. Paper Tiger (lounge) 2:30-4 p.m. Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers (rock) 4:30-6 p.m. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit (rock) 6:30-8 p.m. Railroad Earth (Americana) 8:30-10 p.m.
U.S. Cellular Stage on Biltmore Avenue Vertigo Jazz Project (jazz) 12:15-1:45 p.m. Cedric Burnside Project (blues) 2:15-3:45 p.m. RBTS WIN (electronica) 4:15-5:45 p.m. Jessica Lea Mayfield (Americana) 6:15-7:45 p.m. Big Gigantic (electronica) 8:15-9:45 p.m.
Battery Park Stage Lyric (soul) noon-1:30 p.m. The Billy Sea (World beat) 2-3:30 p.m. Sirius.B (Gypsy fusion) 4-5:30 p.m. Kids These Days (hip-hop) 6-7:30 p.m. Rebirth Brass Band (jazz) 8-9:30 p.m.
Haywood Street Stage Clouds of Greer (Americana) 12:15-1:45 p.m. Mamarazzi (jazz/hip-hop) 2:15-3:45 p.m. Deep Fried Five (retro soul) 4:14-5:45 p.m. Kovacs & The Polar Bear (indie rock) 6:30-8 p.m.
And finally, there’s country. Only it’s country done differently. Kelley & the Cowboys opens the day on the Rock N’ Kiss stage with rockabilly and Western swing. Clouds of Greer, a brand-new local Americana act, performs early on the Haywood Street Stage, and nationally touring country-rock-noir singer/ songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield has a prime evening spot on the U.S. Cellular Stage on Biltmore Avenue. Look for other Americana and alt-country artists, as well as indie-rock acts, throughout the festival. This year brings a turn both to the rootsy and the modern.
What’s up with the headliners? Bele Chere has tried a lot of different angles with headliners. Remember the ticketed shows? (Train.) Remember the ‘90s bands? (Blues Traveler, Rusted Root.) Remember the mainstream country? (Travis Tritt.) There have been some big names that excited and then disappointed by not showing up (De La Soul) and others who had that one hit ... a really long time ago (Fog Hat). This year’s headliner is neither a blast from the past nor a has-been nor a major hitter on the pop charts, but Railroad Earth does have a dedicated fan base. And, guessing by the group’s frequent Orange Peel stops, many of those fans live in Asheville. The New Jersey-based sextet combines bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll, jazz and
Celtic sounds for its own spin on Americana. The band name comes from Jack Kerouac’s short story, “October in the Railroad Earth.” Big Gigantic headlines on the U.S. Cellular Stage on Biltmore Avenue. The Coloradobased band lists its interest as “Bringing It Hard!” which certainly can’t hurt on stage. Interestingly (considering that the group’s name is Big Gigantic and all), the electronica/ hardcore/hip-hop duo is just that: a duo. Dominic Lalli is on production and saxophone, Jeremy Salken plays drums. On the other hand, New Orleans institution Rebirth Brass Band is nine members strong and nearly 30 years old. Brothers Philip Frazier and Keith Frazier formed the band along with Kermit Ruffins in 1982, with help from friends in their high school marching band. The band still has that marching band swagger and thump, but without the silly polyester uniforms or John Phillip Sousa repertoire. Expect to be transported to the French Quarter in an infectious, horn-fueled, snare-driven dancing frenzy.
Who we’d want to be stranded on a desert island with Though this Saturday’s lineup may look pretty different than Bele Chere Saturdays of yore, there’s still likely to be a band to suit nearly every musical taste. And if you plan it right (we suggest a map and a highlighter, and making use of shortcuts like Church Street, Hilliard Avenue and Commerce Street) you can catch 10-15 minutes of each act. If you don’t want to set a Guinness record for most bands seen in one day, consider catching Cedric Burnside Project at 2:15 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Stage on Biltmore Avenue. Why? First, this kind of authentic down-and-dirty north Mississippi blues might never play a Bele Chere stage again. Burnside, the grandson of blues legend R. L. Burnside, cut his teeth playing drums for his grandfather (“Big Daddy”) at age 13. According to Cedric’s bio, he’s been “playing music all his life, developing a relentless, highly rhythmic charged style with strong hip-hop and funk influences.” He has the arms to prove it: powerful muscle and sinew arms that look apt to pummel his drum kit into rubble. For a time, Cedric toured with bluesman Lightnin’ Malcolm as the Juke Joint Duo, but recently he formed his own band in which he plays drums, guitar and sings. Cedric’s younger brother, Cody Burnside, contributes rap and vocals; producer/multi-instrumentalist Jesse Hiatt plays guitar and drums. Also leave room on your dance card for the 6:30 p.m. slot at the Haywood Street Stage. That’s when Kovacs & The Polar Bear plays, and this local band has been having a banner year. It was only 15 months ago that the shy indie rockers were attempting the move from small club to small festival at Asheville’s first All Go West Fest. They quickly won hearts and fans and more local festival slots. This spring, Kovacs played a standout set at the inaugural Big Love Festival and won the audience choice prize at the Asheville Music Video Awards. Want to catch a local band on the rise? Here’s your chance.
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by Dane Smith Sunday at Bele Chere has always been a subdued and family-friendly affair. No alcohol is allowed on the streets, out-of-towners begin the trek home, street preachers with bullhorns are presumably at church somewhere and the rowdiest participants are generally all partied out. On a desert island, the festival’s closing day would be akin to the hours following a helicopter sighting; the ordeal is nearly over, and all that’s left to do is relax and wait for rescue. But along with relief comes the realization that while getting home will be nice, you’ll miss the freedom of island life. And although this year’s closing lineup offers plenty in the way of down-tempo roots music, it also includes soulful blues, space-y electronica and melodic indie rock. So don’t pack up the hut and toss the straw hat just yet. Here are a few shows to look out for:
Sunday picks Do it to Julia have been churning out Appalachian-tinged indie folk since its four members met while attending college in Boone half a decade ago. The band’s percussive sound is most recognizable from the melodic interplay between the sharp vocal harmonies of songwriters Halli Anderson and Ryan O’Keefe and Anderson’s soaring violin. Having just
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completed its sophomore album, the band very recently changed its name to River Whyless, though the majority of local fans still know the band by its original moniker. The band’s 2 p.m. Sunday performance at the Biltmore stage will follow a two-day run at the 10th annual FloydFest in Virginia. Doc Aquatic excel at uber-melodic, multilayered indie pop with a hint of psychedelia. The band’s high-energy shows have quickly earned it a devoted following and regular slots at local festivals — including All Go West and Music on the Mountaintop this year — along with opening spots for nationally touring acts. Despite the frequency of its local appearances, Doc Aquatic has avoided the pitfalls of overexposure with nuanced songwriting that offers something new with every listen. Last month, the band released its debut EP, Distance Means, and rumors of a full-length, due this fall, have begun to circulate, although the band has yet to announce a release. Its 2:15 p.m. performance at the Battery Park Stage promises to be a highlight of the weekend. There’s no denying that Sonmi Suite’s ethereal creations fall within the realm of electronic music. However, the band translates those delicately layered landscapes into live drums, guitars and synth for a space-worthy show that retains the performance element often lost by its peers. If you hear “electronic show” and expect one guy, a laptop and some MP3s think again.
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This band’s instrumental prowess and carefully crafted atmospheres can hang with any rock show at the festival. Catch Sonmi Suite at Bele Chere’s Haywood Stage at 2:45 p.m. Philadelphia’s Hoots and Hellmouth write soulful, string-driven roots rock that could have easily been born right here in Asheville. The band owes heavily to traditional music, but its raw energy and pounding, stomp-driven percussion make for a powerfully infectious combination of influences. The band’s selftitled 2007 debut won The Independent Music Awards’ Best College Record Label Album, and since then, Hoots and Hellmouth have made a home of the road, touring with acts like Dr. Dog, Langhorne Slim and Grace Potter. The band brings its self-described “new music for old souls” to the Coxe Avenue stage at 4:30 p.m. It’s safe to say that The Protomen’s set at Bele Chere will be completely and wholly unlike anything else at the festival. The highly conceptual, Nashville-based collective writes dark, dystopian rock operas based on the ‘80s NES franchise Mega Man. If that’s not enough, The Protomen also perform in costume under stage names. Stylistically, its approach varies dramatically from album to album, a fact its members ascribe to the post- and pre-apocalyptic settings of its two releases, Act I and Act II, respectively. Citing influences ranging from Alabama and Styx to cult films and novels, the band somehow manages to encapsulate synth-driven hard rock and ‘80s arena rock (think Rick Springfield) without sounding hokey. Whatever the setting, one thing remains constant: The Protomen are epic. The band performs, dressed like robots, at 4 p.m. on the Battery Park Stage.
Schedule Rock N’ Kiss Stage on Coxe Avenue The Stereofidelics (groove rock) 1-2 p.m. Beta Radio (roots) 2:30-4 p.m. Hoots and Hellmouth (roots) 4:30-6 p.m.
U.S. Cellular Stage on Biltmore Avenue Onward Soldiers (indie rock) 12:30-1:30 p.m. River Whyless (indie rock) 2-3:30 p.m. Balsam Range (bluegrass) 4-5:30 p.m.
Battery Park Stage Common Foundation (reggae/ska) 12:45-1:45 p.m. Doc Aquatic (indie rock) 2:15 -3:30 p.m. The Protomen (fantasy rock) 4-5:15 p.m.
Haywood Street Stage Skinny Legs & All (blues rock) 1-2:15 p.m. Sonmi Suite (electronic) 2:45-4 p.m. Papadosio (jam) 4:30-6 p.m.
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by Mackensy Lunsford Land-ho! Crossing the roiling oceans of Bele Chere festivalgoers is enough to give any otherwise smooth sailor a major case of seasickness. You can keep your mind off the nausea with games like count-the-mulletedshirtless-guys or find-the-baby-stroller-holding-the-beer-stash. Failing that, head straight for the Taste of Asheville, a landlubber’s oasis in a vast expanse of crazytown. A locals-only island, The Taste of Asheville is a place where unrecognizable meat-on-astick and giant barbecued legs of what could easily be pterodactyl are relegated to the borders. Here be the place to cool down with Rita’s Ice and Ultimate Ice Cream Company who will provide frozen treats alongside Nick’s lemonade. Speaking of frozen treats, The Green Sage will serve a selection of fruit-filled icepops, including flavors like ginger-piña colada, mango-chili-lime and strawberry-basil.
Not enough to shiver your timbers? Mela will serve the exotic flavors of India’s far-off climes, as will Chai Pani, whose streetwise concept translates perfectly to festival food. Chai Pani owner Meherwan Irani, for his part, promises to serve tandoori Ashley Farms chicken on a stick (should your festival experience be nothing without rations speared on a skewer). He’ll also dish out two sandwiches: the sloppy Jai, the vegetarian cousin to the sloppy Joe, and the pav bhaji. “It’s the ultimate veggie burger,” says Irani, “with squash, zucchini, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes and tomatoes cooked down on a hot griddle with ghee (clarified butter).” Both sandwiches will be served on toasted sweet buns. And you can bet your sweet buns that Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria will offer a great place to cool your jets with a pint of grog just a wee bit off the beaten Bele Chere path. We also bet that it will be more crowded than the first “massage parlor” on shore after a month
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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to dressing for a festival than just slapping on whatever shorts and T-shirt are lying on the floor from the night before. This is your chance to express yourself and let you inner music-loving, hippie-dancing, easybreezy, bo-ho alter ego come out to play. Wondering what to wear? Gigi Fasano, owner of Vintage Moon (82 N. Lexington Ave. open during Bele Chere) has â&#x20AC;&#x153;hand-dyed slip dresses that are summery and feminine along with sun hats or parasols.â&#x20AC;? Franzi Charen, co-owner of Hip Replacements, has noticed this trend: â&#x20AC;&#x153;High-waisted shorts are a must-have for the women. Vintage scarves are a great inexpensive option to keep your hair back. You can often find beautiful silk or cotton prints that pair perfectly with a flirty sundress or jumper.â&#x20AC;? For the guys, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re liking the cutoff shorts and button-up Western shirts.â&#x20AC;? Hip Replacements, open during Bele Chere, will also have a booth near the corner of College Street and Lexington Avenue, featuring a suave selection of sunglasses and hats, locally made leather belts, T-shirts and jewelry. Bethany Adams, local designer with Rhetorical Factory, will be on hand showcasing her latest goodies, including skirts, blouses, cuffs and bags; Hip Replacements co-owner Kip Veno will be managing the store (72 N. Lexington Ave.). â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can cool off on the couch, listen to his latest selection of surf, garage rock or blues,â&#x20AC;? Charen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He may even put on an impromptu show with his latest band, Pleasure Chest.â&#x20AC;? Union (18 Haywood St.) has a fashion donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avoid other fabrics such as polyester or silk as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breathe as well as cotton,â&#x20AC;? says shop co-owner Tiffany Hernandez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recommend lightweight cotton short-sleeve wovens for him and sundresses for her.â&#x20AC;? Union, open during the festival, has menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear. Hats are a definite do. Says Hernandez, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan on having an assortment of straw fedoras, caps, and other styles of hats for men, women and kids.â&#x20AC;? Find even more hats and sunglasses at the Costume Shoppe (32 N. Lexington Ave.). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shoppe is air-conditioned this summer, so checking out our summer-long sale for vintage or pieces for up-cycled costumes and fashion is a great way to take a break from the Bele Chere heat,â&#x20AC;? says proprietress Susan Sertain. Stop by for paper parasols and steampunk goggles (â&#x20AC;&#x153;UV protected
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so they make very cool sunglasses”). Also, says Sertain, “I think butterfly wings, animal noses, ears and tails are a must for kids fashion ... and how can Bele Chere be the festival it is without glitter? I have spray on glitter and glitter gel.” Bryan Hudson, the mastermind behind Feathers Gallery, suggests “feather earrings and faux-stretch earrings, oggpoi, Camelbaks for water, a sarong to wear or use as ground cover and glow stickers on your key items.” The shop (22 Battery Park Ave.) will have “the motherlode of festival gear and feathers” in time for Bele Chere shopping.
And, for toting all your necessities and festival loot, Daniella Miller, who owns Royal Peasantry (80 Lexington Ave.) carries handy holster bags, utility belts, garter pouches, wrist wallets and other mini-belt pouches.“Trust me, you don’t want to carry stuff when it’s hot,” she advises. “Look tough-girl, simple and smart — a different kind of easy.” Stop by, the shop will be open. Need more Bele Chere fashion tips? Follow streetstyle looks from the festival throughout the weekend at mountainx.com/streetstyle. And check out out most practical, festival fashion-forward dos and don’ts, below. X
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Wear plenty of sunscreen and a hat. Skip the ball cap (you’ll sunburn your ears) and try a wide-brimmed straw hat, a breezy fedora or a canvas bucket hat (think: Gilligan — after all, you’re on Bele Chere island).
Go shirtless. Seriously, guys, if you’re not happy with your choice of shirt then splurge on a new one. There are plenty of purchasing opps around the festival; keep your cardio lapses and unfortunate tattoo choices a well-guarded secret.
Wear light colors and loose, airy fabrics. This might be your one legitimate opportunity to rock that India-print sundress. We’re not saying dress like you’re going to the original Woodstock, but if ever there was a time and a place for paisley and gauze, this is it. A backpack, tote bag or crossbody satchel are essential for carrying water, a schedule, water, souvenirs, water and sunscreen. (And pack an umbrella, too. There’s almost always one good storm.) Make a statement with sunglasses. You’re going to want them anyway — Bele Chere tends to be sunny. Often relentlessly sunny. Except for that one good storm. Carefully consider your footwear before embarking. Cute but comfy flats are a must. Flipflops are a favorite, but gladiator sandals look dressy and you don’t have to risk twisting an ankle when you go to bust a move at the Railroad Earth show. Jorts (jeans shorts) are forever festival-fashionable. Just no short-shorts, people. Save a little something for the honeymoon. Support a local business by buying a bag, hat, accessory, sundress or fun T-shirt to commemorate the occasion. Keep a little festival spirit in your wardrobe all year long.
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Break out the leather. Yeah, you’re a rock star. But it’s pushing 90 degrees. How cool will you look when you collapse from heat stroke halfway through Jessica Lea Mayfield’s set? Wear your highest heels/pointiest boots/bare feet. The festival spans nearly all of downtown Asheville. You’re not going to park anyplace close by, and you’re not going to get out of this without a whole lot of walking. Plus hundreds of thousands of people means all kinds of weirdness being dropped on the street. Even if “free spirit” is your thing, “shoe free” is a bad idea. Accessorize with a pet. Yes, Mr. Chips in his doggie bandana completes your ensemble, but pets are not allowed in the festival and Mr. Chips will have to spend the day in doggie jail where all the other dogs will laugh at his neckware.
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PROSPERO FROM SHAKESPEARE’S THE TEMPEST VISITS BELE CHERE ISLAND by Jaye Bartell Bele Chere Island is as dense with revels as it is flush with inhabitants, and twice as strange. In the early morning hours during the last weekend in July, downtown becomes a kind of stage, pacific yet ripe for the early afternoon to part the curtains, bringing on a swarm of extras, unified within festival bounds to form the lead character: the crowd. When your prow skims to a stop on the pebbled curb of the island’s perimeter, navigating the downtown dunes can be a jog in the surf. The compass hands spin, fanning a slight breeze, but providing no direction. If only the sun did have the black shades and calm, attendant grin from the raisin boxes of childhood, it could guide the newly landed with its broad and total view of the events on the ground. (Attempts to reach the sun by phone melted after the second ring.) Fortunately, through a variety of deep-background sources, extending centuries into the past, and further into the visionary realm, Xpress summoned the counsel of a seasoned islander whose way with words is matched only by his near-fury for merry-making. A former duke who loves a good page-turner and the merciless vengeance made possible by sorcery and spiritual terror, Prospero knows the ropes and the rigging of summer street festivals. Xpress extrapolated some Bele Chere superlatives from the beach bum whose “every third thought” seems to be of fish tacos. When it comes to island magic, he’s an old salt. “The very minute bids thee open thine ear,” Prospero said with a voice that was simultaneously everywhere and nowhere. “I’m really excited about this year’s Taste of Asheville,” he said, naming Mamacita’s as a particular interest. “They won Best Burrito and Best Cheap Lunch in the 2010 Xpress Best of WNC poll, right? I boast her off, for thou shalt find she will outstrip all praise.” Mamacita’s is one of 16 local restaurants serving a paper plate at the festival, and Prospero assured Xpress that he would taste them all. “No sweet aspersion shall the heavens let fall to make this contract grow,” he said. “Just wait. I will eat Ed Boudreaux’s Bayou Bar-B-Que out of a waffle cone from Ultimate Ice Cream.” When it comes to live music, Prospero is no less ardent. “I have been known to raise a storm — have you ever heard the bones of the sea tear from the ligature of the moon’s bond? — but it is nothing compared to the totally ill, funkadelicious grooves that come from the four stages,” he said. “I have required some heavenly music, which even now I do, to work mine end.” Prospero counted off his favorites: “As my soul prompts it, I’ll definitely check out The Critters on Friday,” he said. “They remind me of a certain boatful of mariners who visited me, years ago, on their way back from a wedding.” The Critters play the Biltmore stage at 5 p.m. For Saturday, Prospero’s tastes linger on the local. “And deeper than did ever plummet sound, I can’t wait to see Lyric,” who plays from noon to 1 p.m. on the Battery Park stage. “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep. So I’m going to see Kovacs & the Polar Bear because, why not? All [that] we inherit shall dissolve, and who says emotions aren’t groovy?” Sunday, Prospero admits, isn’t as easy to plan for. “Sir, I am vex’d. Bear with my weakness; my brain is troubled. Should I see River Whyless (2 p.m., Biltmore stage) or Doc Aquatic (2:15 p.m., Battery Park stage)?” The evening performance seems an even graver dilemma. “Go charge my goblins that they grind their joints with dry convulsions, shorten up their sinews with aged cramps, and more pinch-spotted make them: Papadosio or Hoots and Hellmouth?” Both acts take to the stage — Haywood Street and Coxe Avenue, respectively — at 6:30 p.m. “This thing of darkness I acknowledge mine,” Prospero said.
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Even a spirit as lithe as Prospero’s can have a hard time keeping up. “For the past few years, the heat has been, well, I’m not what I formerly was,” he said. “It may be because there hasn’t been a Mountain Xpress booth, but I’ve been flagging.” Prospero admitted that his attitude shifted from “Where the bee sucks, there suck I,” to the same expression “without the article, and with a different noun.” “Miranda always told me, ‘I am a fool to weep at what I am glad of,’ and I am glad of Bele Chere Island. So who’s going to be a fool? Not Prospero.” Such excitement will put a spell on the most stubborn pessimist — and there isn’t room to host the overtures the man gave for the mist tent. But even Prospero knows not to overdo it. “Do that good mischief which may make this island totally fun,” he said, adding “do not give dalliance too much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw to the fire in the blood: be more abstemious, or else, good night your vow!” In other words, don’t throw any Xpress distribution boxes through any shop windows. X Jaye Bartell can be reached at jbartell@mountainx.com
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where to keep the party going The free, outdoor music of Bele Chere ends at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (earlier on Sunday), but unless you’ve had too much sun, too much to drink or you’re just getting too old, the festivities continue into the early morning. Downtown clubs keep live music rocking until last call, so don’t miss the late-night action. The official festival may be over, but the party is just getting started. For a complete listing of shows, check out Clubland in this week’s Xpress.
Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Electronic dance music with Matt Harper, Drew Dark and Olof Pohlson at Eleven on Grove (11 Grove St. 505-1612) 11 p.m. Free.
Sirius.B (Gypsy-flavored absurdist rock) and Blair Crimmins and the Hookers at Emerald Lounge (112 N. Lexington Ave. 232-4372) 10 p.m. $10.
Second annual unofficial Bele Chere Dance Party at Emerald Lounge (112 N. Lexington Ave. 232-4372) 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $10. Johnny Coit and John Dempsey (blues, covers) at Fred’s Speakeasy (122 College St. 281-0920), 10 p.m. $3. Leigh Glass Band (country-tinged blues rock) at Hannah Flanagan’s (27 Biltmore Ave. 252-1922). Cry Baby (jazz noir, R&B) at Jack of the Wood (95 Patton Ave. 252-5445) 9:30 p.m. $5. Cusses (female-led hard rock) with Wages and The Treatment, at Lexington Avenue Brewery (39 N. Lexington Ave. 252-0212) 10 p.m. Hell Chere at Arcade (130 College St.) with The Pleasures of the Ultraviolent, 6 p.m., Zombie Queen, 7 p.m., Bad Cop, 8 p.m., Ivan The Terribles, 9 p.m. and The Critters, 10 p.m. Free. Jeff Bates (country) at Wild Wing Cafe (161 Biltmore Ave. 253-3066). 10 p.m. $5. Vincent’s Missing Ear (“art-infused rock”) at MoDaddy’s (77 Biltmore Ave. 258-1550) 9 p.m.
The Scissormen (punk, blues) and The Gin Fits at Fred’s Speakeasy (122 College St. 281-0920). Brushfire Stankgrass (electroacoustic bluegrass) at Hannah Flanagan’s (27 Biltmore Ave. 252-1922) Sons of Ralph (bluegrass) at Jack of the Wood Pub (95 Patton Ave. 252-5445) 9:30 p.m. $5. The Honeycutters (country-influenced Americana) and The Nikki Talley Band at Lexington Avenue Brewery (39 N. Lexington Ave. 252-0212) 10 p.m. $8. Young Couples (indie pop) with Run Boy Run at MoDaddy’s (77 Biltmore Ave. 258-1550) 9 p.m. Phuncle Sam (Grateful Dead covers) at One Stop Deli and Bar (55 College St.) 10 p.m. $5.
Local hip-hop showcase at One Stop Deli and Bar (55 College St.) 10 p.m. $5.
DJ Moto (hip-hop, rock, dance) at Pack’s Tavern (20 S. Spruce St. 225-6944) 9:30 p.m.
ReggaeInfinity (reggae) at Pack’s Tavern (20 S. Spruce St. 225-6944) 9 p.m.
DJ Spy-V (hip-hop, rock, dance) at Temptations Red Room (5 Biltmore Ave. 252-0775) 10:30 p.m.
Drunken Prayer (neo-Americana) with You Dirty Rats at PULP (103 Hilliard Ave. below the Orange Peel) 9 p.m.
Unit 50 (classic and modern rock covers) at TallGary’s Cantina (4 College St. 232-0809) 9:30 p.m. Free.
Unit 50 (classic and modern rock covers) at TallGary’s Cantina (4 College St. 232-0809) 9:30 p.m. Free. DJ dance party (top-40 hits) at Temptations Red Room (5 Biltmore Ave. 252-0775) 10 p.m.
The Nightcrawlers (R&B, funk) at Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues (28 Broadway St. 254-7072) 10 p.m.
Carolina Rex (blues and rock covers) at Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues (28 Broadway St. 254-7072) 10 p.m.
Space Capone (funk, soul, R&B) and The Broadcast at Wild Wing Cafe (161 Biltmore Ave. 253-3066) 10 p.m. $10.
Space Medicine and the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient jam) at Vanuatu Kava Bar (151 S. Lexington Ave. 505-8118).
DJ Dance Party and drag show at Scandal’s (11 Grove St. 252-2838) 10 p.m.
DJ Dance Party at Athena’s (14 College St. 252-2456) 9 p.m.
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by Jen Nathan Orris Ultimate Air Dogs might be the luckiest dogs at Bele Chere. In addition to touching down in a refreshing pool of water, they are the only animals allowed at the festival (other than service dogs). Ultimate Air Dogs was created by former Detroit Tigers pitcher Milt Wilcox (he won the 1984 World Series with the team). Wilcox and his dog, Sparky, started the contest as part of a grassroots dock-jumping club in Michigan. (Sparky has performed on Good Morning America and The Late Show with David Letterman — making Sparky a very famous dog.) Wilcox is the still the main announcer for the events. Who will win this year? The dogs we interviewed had little to say on the matter, but you could pretty much tell they were feeling competitive. And hungry. And distracted by squirrels. Non-Ultimate dogs aren’t allowed downtown during the festival, and enforcement is strict. Forgot about that rule? This year, Animal Compassion Network, an Asheville-based animal rescue foundation, will be carrying on the tradition of the “Doggie Jail.” “The most important thing for the dogs is a safe environment where they are comfortable and having fun. People can go in and enjoy the
festivities knowing that their animals are taken care of,” says Cappy Tosetti, Animal Compassion Network’s volunteer coordinator. Instead of burning their paws and tripping pedestrians with their leashes, dogs are invited to relax. The lawn in front of City Hall will be transformed into a sanctuary of cold water, safe fences and large crates covered in sheets and blankets. Dogs get walked every 45 minutes, and the large magnolia tree provides shade. For an hourly fee, Animal Compassion Network keeps dogs out of harm’s way and raises money for its foster animal program. Although you won’t see animals roaming the streets of Asheville, there will be plenty of opportunities to watch dogs soar through the air and lounge in the comfort of grassy Bele Chere Island. The Doggie Jail accepts dogs on Friday from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 for the first hour, $4 for subsequent hours, with a maximum of $20. Ultimate Air Dogs will fly on Friday, starting at 6 p.m., Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Limited spots for demonstration rounds and splashes are available on the day of the jump. X
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More doughtily than any other narrative formula, the stranded-on-a-desert-island theme has lurked around children’s stories like a vulture over a shipwreck, waiting patiently for the tradewinds to shift and resuscitate the concept in some fresh form. Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe was steered by everyone from civil-rights titan James Baldwin to surrealist filmmaker Luis Buñuel to Walt Disney to Pierce Brosnan: the story tends to gain and lose its cannibals depending on the intended audience. In 1980 there was the parody-ripe film Blue Lagoon, featuring a budding Brooke Shields (a story perhaps for older children). Tipping the better end of the dignity scale is the classic, downtempo YA novel Island of the Blue Dolphins — a Newbery Award winner that still makes elementary-school reading lists 50 years after its first print run. (Every Tween girl who gets hold of this one aches to become orphaned, self-sufficient Karana, blithely taming birds, otters and savage island dogs armed with little more than her suspiciously well-conditioned, waist-length hair.)
Best to skip over Lord of the Flies in today’s bully-thick milieu; the story has simply lost its exotic flair. Which leaves more room for Where the Wild Things Are, the most recent redux of the kid-escaping-parental-control-to-land-unfettered-in-paradise motif. Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers’ arty movie scored high critical marks for its unexpectedly dark treatment of Maurice Sendak’s immortal picture book, although anyone under age 10 or so left the theater with a double cache of CGI and animatronic fodder for nightmares.
“You can still walk around in your flip-flops” A couple of years ago, Bele Chere coordinators apparently decided that the festival’s Children’s Area, long located at a shadeless junction of College and Market streets, had gotten kind of scary, too. The heat, the noise, the long lines to access the few attractions that fit in the space, the family-photo-contest entries that got ruined in an apocalyptic thunderstorm — all of the above suggested a need to make
the kids’ section an island unto itself, as it were. And thus, since 2008, it’s been tethered in the fluorescent-lighted bowels of the Civic Center Arena. The mega-ceilings there allow for a deluxe collection of sky-high “inflatables” — supersized versions of the bounce houses you see at smaller events. Stranded away from the sweat and bustle of the rest of the festival, the Children’s Area loses any sense of street-party excitement. But a majority of parents are more than happy to trade in atmosphere in return for climate control and flush toilets. “It’s perfect,” says Asheville dad Scott Fowler. “No sun, cool temp and you can still walk around in your flip-flops.” Diane Ruggiero, the city’s superintendent of cultural arts, confirms Fowler’s assessment. “The response to having it in there has been very positive from festival goers,” she says. “Parents seem to enjoy having an air-conditioned space to bring the kids, and the kids enjoy all of the activities, crafts and performances.” She admits that “the biggest hits are the rides and inflatables,” but expresses more excitement at the increase of live acts that can be reliably scheduled when the fun happens inside. “So many great groups are coming back this year, including the Mountain Thunder Cloggers, who have been with us a long time.” The desert-island theme has been with us a long time, too. So knock back a rum-free daiquiri and toast the positives of isolation.
X Melanie McGee Bianchi is an Asheville-based poet and home-and-garden writer. She was happy that the Children’s Area moved inside after her third-prize-winning family photo was cropped by hail during a Bele Chere storm.
Schedule Friday, July 29 1:15-1:45 p.m. Music Together Singalongs 2-2:45 p.m. YWCA Children’s Choir 3-3:45 p.m. WNC Nature Center 4-4:45 p.m. Roots of Rhythm Kids Drumming 5-5:45 p.m. Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do 6-6:45 p.m. Asheville Dance Revolution
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by Becky Upham OK, so you had to take your children to the Children’s Area, your mother needed to swing by the downtown Y because of her porta-john phobia, and your significant other won’t move from the bench outside of Malaprop’s. Isn’t it time you thought about you? Use this handy guide to help you find your Bele Chere Bliss. 1. Good people-watching…you want to see all those “unique” Asheville folk: O, U, D 2. You’re feeling self-conscious about how sweaty and smelly you are: G, M, W 3. Dancing off the fried turkey leg you just ate sounds pretty good right now: H, L, A,N, I 4. You want to catch a local band before they BLOW UP: M, E 5. You need to be reminded of the pain of life amid all this revelry: P, T 6. You like to sing along with the music: Y, R 7. You want to see a capital “R” Rock ‘n’ Roll band: C, U 8. You want to feel connected to humanity: G, H, D 9. You’re seeking women and you want the odds in your favor: J, V 10. You’re seeking men and you want the odds in your favor: F, U, I 11. You miss the farm and you’re ready for some boot scootin’: K, W, X 12. You want someone to admire your tube top/crop top/muscle T/Frankie Says Relax shirt: B, N, Q 13. You want some pure alt-pop pleasure: Z, S, B, R
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A. Holy Ghost Tent Revival B. If You Wannas C. The Whigs D. The Secret B-Sides E. Floating Action F. Sanctum Sully G. Railroad Earth H. Rebirth Brass Band I. Big Gigantic J. Paper Tiger K. Kelley & the Cowboys L. Kids These Days M. Kovacs and The Polar Bear N. Deep Fried Five O. Sirus. B P. Jessica Lea Mayfield Q. Cedric Burnside Project R. Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers S. RBTS WIN T. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit U. The Protomen V. River Whyless W. Hoots and Hellmouth X. Balsam Range Y. Skinny Legs and All Z. Doc Aquatic
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by Becky Upham Do you have what it takes to survive an entire weekend on Bele Chere Island? Take this simple quiz to find out.
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1. You’d love a starring role in which of the following shows:
d. You wear a Camelbak on any outings that take you farther than a mile away from home.
a. Lost … with your checkered past you’d fit right in. b. Survivor … you have a difficult personality and you look great in a bikini. c. Gilligan’s Island … you’re an easily identifiable stereotype. d. Fantasy Island … you hate your life. 2. How are your fire-building skills? a. You’re so good at starting fires that you’ve accidentally burned down two buildings and a 30-acre wood.
c. Doubtful since you drink 14 cups of coffee a day.
Agree or Disagree with the following statements: 1. I always order the fruit cup when given an option. 2. I continually seek out socially acceptable ways to be naked in public. 3. I own/have owned a hot tub. 4. Jimmy Buffet was and continues to be a formative influence in your life. 5. “Me time” is very important. 6. I own the Castaway DVD.
b. On campouts you build the fire, tend to the fire, sleep next to the fire and put the fire out. Put down that stick — I am the Fireman!
7. I have talked to a volleyball about office politics when my mother wasn’t picking up.
c. You really, really, really hate it when your hair smells like smoke.
9. I have a shell collection that I display.
d. It usually takes you four matches to light a candle. 3. Island living would be a breeze for you because: a. You already own four coconut bras and two grass skirts. b. The leftover sand in the car from your Memorial Day beach weekend doesn’t bother you in the least. c. Your hair responds well to high levels of humidity. d. Drinking out of a pineapple, even a plastic pineapple, is awesome. 4. Are you an adventurous eater? a. You have a standing order for “the part of the cow that no normal person would touch with a 10-foot pole” at the Greenlife meat counter. b. You were voted “Most likely to eat something truly disgusting on a dare” by your fraternity brothers. c. You only recently stopped faxing your dietary restrictions to potential dinner hosts. d. After much prodding, you’ve added Red Lobster to your Olive Garden/Applebee’s restaurant rotation. 5. Is hydration ever an issue for you? a. Last year you stopped all fluids the Tuesday before Bele Chere, never used the port-a-johns once, and suffered only a slight headache on Sunday evening.
8. I have a shell collection. 10. I have a shell collection that I display, and it’s not in my bathroom.
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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. • MO (8/1), 4:30-6pm - A pine needle basket workshop will be held at 300 Hillside St. Youth ages ten and older are welcome. Registration: gerilittlejohn@gmail. • TU (8/2), 7-9pm - Basic feminist theory will be presented at 46 Dortch Ave. • TH (8/4), 7-9pm Permaculture, part six, will be held at 408 Pearson Dr. Investigative Technology and Internet Safety • TU (8/9), 7:30-9am - “Investigative Technology and Internet Safety,” with John Letterhos and Joe Zadik of the FBI. Presented as part of the Asheville Buzz: Summer Breakfast Series. Held at the Asheville Crowne Plaza Resort. Registration ends August 4. Tickets and info: www.leadershipasheville.org/asheville-buzz. Stecoah Valley Center Events Located at 121 Schoolhouse Road in Robbinsville. Info: 479-3364 or www.stecoahvalleycenter.com. • WE (7/27), 10am-4pm - Basic machine quilting and binding class. $30. • SA (7/30), 1-4pm - “A Taste of Weaving,” a class for beginners. $35 includes materials. WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher. Info: 687-1414. • Through SA (7/30) - The Blue Ridge Classic will be held at the McGough Arena. • MO (8/1) through MO (8/8) Wee Trade Consignment Sale. • WE (8/3) - Auto Cross.
Social & SharedInterest Groups Asheville Toastmasters • THURSDAYS, 6:15-7:30pm - If you’ve been thinking about improving your communication skills, Asheville Toastmasters is for you. Newcomers welcome; no pressure to speak. Held at
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Denny’s, 1 Regent Park Blvd. Info: capollak@hotmail.com. Buncombe Young Democrats Monthly Meeting • 1st TUESDAYS, 5:30-7pm Have an interest in politics? Are you a supporter of President Obama? Interested in meeting new people or community service? Come out to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Lexington Ave., for one of our monthly meetings. Info: www. buncombedems.com Courthouse Tours • WEDNESDAYS (8/3) through (10/6) 2pm - Historic courthouse tours will depart from 200 North Grove St., Hendersonville. Free. Info: 694-5003. Drag Queen Brunch • LAST SUNDAYS, 12:30pm - “Drag Queen Brunch.” $25 includes food, show and one free drink. Held at Fred’s Speakeasy, 122 College St. Info: http://tinyurl.com/67sta3m. 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. Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Holds monthly meetings and smaller groups dedicated to teaching different types of needlework. The chapter is also involved in numerous outreach projects. Guests are always welcome. Info: 654-9788 or www.egacarolinas.org. • TH (8/4), 9:30am-noon - Meeting and needlework project, “Santa’s Coming to Town.” NIRS Meeting • WE (7/27), 6-8pm - A nuclear information and resource service meeting will include the program “No Nukes in WNC,” with Mary Olson. Info and directions: 252-8409. Waynesville Creative Thought Center Located at 449-D Pigeon St., Waynesville. Info: 456-9697, waynesvillectc@aol.com or www.mountainshops.com/ctc. • SA (7/30), 8am-2pm - Indoor rummage sale.
Seniors & Retirees 60+ Exercise Smarter (pd.) Learn better ways to exercise. Make every movement
lighter, freer, easier. Personal attention, small, focused class. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:00pm. $15 or 10 for $130. 117 Furman. 2253786. FormFitnessFunction. com Fun Bunch for Singles • This social club for 50+ singles in the WNC area meets six to seven times each month for activities like dining out, day trips, movies and more. $15 per month. Info: www.meetup. com/FunBunch4Singles, Fun4Singles@aol.com or 699-8180. RSVP Volunteer Center for Second Half of Life • TH (8/4), 9:30-11am - Are you a retiree or boomer looking to volunteer and don’t know where to start? Let RSVP point you in the right direction at this information session. This month’s topic is “volunteering to support educational programs in our community.” Held at UNCA’s Center for Creative Retirement, Room 205. Registration encouraged. Info: www2.unca.edu/ncccr. Waynesville Recreation Center Located at 550 Vance St., in Waynesville. Info: 456-2030 or recoutdoorprograms@townofwaynesville.org. • WE (7/27), 8am-1pm - A fly tying class for seniors will be held. Materials provided. $7/$6 members.
Animals Animal Rights Asheville • THURSDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - 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: 8089435 or www.bwar.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - Bring home your new furry best friend and meet dozens of cats and kittens looking for new homes at this weekly cat adoption event. Held at PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Blvd., in Asheville. • SATURDAYS, noon-4pm - A pet adoption event for dogs and cats will be held at PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Blvd., in Asheville. Info: 505-3440. 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. • 4th SATURDAYS, 10am2pm - 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 256B Industrial Park Drive, 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.
Business Corporate Wellness Programs (pd.) Affordable. Uniquely designed to employee needs. Increase productivity and worker satisfaction. Reduce time away from work and insurance costs. Pilates, Human Ergonomics, Running and Walking programs. (828) 2253786. FormFitnessFunction. com Arts2People Artist Resource Center Offering business management workshops for artists at 39 D S. Market St., downtown Asheville. Classes, unless otherwise noted, are $35. Info and registration: www.arts2people.org or info@arts2people.org. • The Arts2People Artist Resource Center seeks instructors with business management skills. Classes are geared towards creative professionals. Info: info@arts2people.org or www.ashevillearc.com. Van Winkle Law Firm Seminars • TH (7/28), 4:30-6pm - “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 singleparent 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. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you. Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: www.handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project. • SA (7/16) & SA (7/30), 9am-noon - In the Garden: Help prepare the Emma Community Garden for planting and harvest. Much of the harvest will eventually be distributed to the community through the food pantry. 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: 2543442, 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 experience required. Volunteers will receive 15 hours of training as well as ongoing support from certified professionals. Info: literacytutors@litcouncil.com. Pisgah Center for Wildlife Located in Pisgah National Forest, 10 miles from Brevard off of US Highway 276 N. Programs are free, but registration is required. Info: 877-4423 or www.ncwildlife.org. • Through WE (11/30) - Volunteers are needed to answer phones, help with the gift shop and answer visitor questions. • Through FR (9/30) - Fly fishing volunteers are needed for one to three hours of instruction. Signature Volunteers for Chefs Gala and Auction • Through FR (9/30) - Volunteers needed for the Signature Chefs Gala and Auction to benefit March of Dimes. Info: Trey@QueDox. com or 670-8283. 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.
Sports Groups & Activities Transform Your Form (pd.) Run with a lightness and ease you’ve never known! Alexander Technique will turn your arms into wings! Thursdays, 6:30pm. $100 for 6 sessions. Ongoing. (828) 225-
3786. FormFitnessFunction. com ChiRunning and ChiWalking Training Group • WEDNESDAYS, 5:30pm - Join ChiLiving team members at Carrier Park for an hour-long training session with a certified ChiRunning and ChiWalking instructor. This is a free opportunity to learn how to run and walk injury free and more efficiently. Info: 252-9828, Facebook.com/ChiRunning or nicole@chiliving.com. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600. • MONDAYS, 10:30-11:30am & FRIDAYS, 10-11am - Low impact aerobics class. $6. Registration not required. • MONDAYS, 5:30-7pm - “Flow and Let Go” yoga class. $10. Registration not required. Jus’ Running Weekly coach-led runs. Meet at 523 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: www. jusrunning.com. • MONDAYS, 6pm - Five-mile group run, 10-11 minutes per mile. •TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Run from the store to the UNCA track for a maggot track workout. There will also be a post-workout get together at a local restaurant. •WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Eight-mile group run. •THURSDAYS, 6pm - Onehour run from the Rice Pinnacle parking lot at Bent Creek. Easy, moderate and fast levels. Pickleball • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9-11am Pickleball is like playing ping pong on a tennis court. Groups meet weekly at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 G.W. Carver St., in Asheville. For all ages/levels. $1 per session. Info: 350-2058 or stephenslee@ashevillenc.gov. Step Aerobics Class • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Enhance cardio, strength and flexibility at this step aerobics, weights and stretch class. Meets at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 G.W. Carver St., in Asheville. Open to all levels. Free. Info: 350-2058 or stephenslee@ashevillenc.gov.
Outdoors Quality Training Program (pd.) Completely personalized small group training. Weekly run. Individual goal setting. Beginners to Advanced. Weaver Park. Two Groups: Sundays,
8:30am or 9:30am. $65 for 6 weeks. (828) 225-3786. FormFitnessFunction.com
Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Programs Free and open to the public. • FR (7/29), 10am - Join a ranger for a moderate, 2.5-mile hike to the pools of the East Fork Pigeon River to watch a fly-fishing demonstration and see native brook trout. Hike departs from Looking Glass Rock Overlook, MP 417. Bring water, hiking shoes, and be prepared for inclement weather. Info: 298-5330. Lake James State Park N.C. Highway 126. Info: 5847728. • WE (7/27), 8pm - “Navigation by Stars” stargazing party. Telescopes and binoculars will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Registration recommended. • SA (7/30), 2pm - A dragonfly identification hike will depart from the Paddy’s Creek Area breezeway. • SU (7/31), 11am-3pm - Solar energy games and activities for children will be presented at the Paddy’s Creek Area office. RV Camping Club • Small RV Camping club is seeking additional members to camp one weekend per month, March through November. Info: 369-6669 or lilnau@aol.com.
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Kids Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Programs Free and open to the public. • TH (7/28), 7pm - Learn about cascades, riffles and pools at the Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384, Asheville, Participants can design their own water feature after the program. Free and materials are provided, but registration is required. Info: 298-5330. Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www. cradleofforestry.org. • THURSDAYS, 10:30amnoon - 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. Hands On! This children’s museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.Sat., 10am-5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on
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certain days. Info: 697-8333 or www.handsonwnc.org. • TU (8/2) through FR (8/5), 10:30am-12:30pm - Comedy camp for kids. Final performance on Friday at 12:30pm. $35/$30 members. Tweetsie Railroad • 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 Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation (“TM”) (pd.) Inner peace, stress relief, mind-body health. TM allows you to effortlessly transcend the active mind to experience your innermost Self – awakening your awareness to its full, unbounded potential. Clinically proven to reduce anxiety, depression, addiction, and ADHD, and improve brain function. • Free Introductory Class: Thursday, 6:30pm, 165 E. Chestnut • Topics: Meditation and brain research • How meditation techniques differ • What is enlightenment? (828) 254-4350. www. MeditationAsheville.org 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, 7pm8:30pm: Guided meditation and discussion. • Sundays, 10am-11:30am: Seated meditation and dharma talks. • The Women’s Wellness Center, 24 Arlington Street, Asheville. • Info/directions: (828) 8084444. • www.ashevillemeditation.com Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229.
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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) 6452674 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, 5:00-6:15— 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 2960017. http://www.heartsanctuary.org Awakening Practices Group • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm - Awakening Practices Group will meet at Insight Counseling, 25 Orange St. Info: Trey@QueDox.com. Black Light Yoga • FR (7/29), 8:30-10am - Black light yoga will feature music and dance. Wear white to glow in the dark. Free. Held at Asheville Community Yoga Center, 8 Brookdale Road. 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 a 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 669.2911. • SU (7/31), 10:30am - Worship service from guest minister Rev. Ludwig Weaver. Mother Grove Info: 230-5069 or info@mothergroveavl.org. • SA (7/30), 3pm - Public ritual followed by potluck. Bring your own utensils. Held at the French Broad River Park gazebo, 508 Riverview Drive. Mountain Zen Practice Center • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - 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 450-3621. 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 —- 3:30-5pm - Lectures with Jim Gore and “World Peace Prayer.” • THURSDAYS, 11am - Silent prayer. Unity Center Events Celebrate joyful, mindful living in a church with heart. Contemporary music by Lytingale and The Unitic Band. Located at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. Info: 684-3798, 891-8700 or www. unitync.net.
• 1st TUESDAYS, 6pm - “Truth on Tap, a pub chat on matters spiritual and otherwise,” will be held at Mezzaluna, 226 North Main Street in Hendersonville. • WE (8/3), 7pm - “Gems of Spiritual Wisdom.” 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. • 5th SUNDAYS, 11am - Musical celebration service. Musicians are always welcome. Info: 768-3339. • SUNDAYS, 11am - Spiritual celebration service —- 12:151:30pm - A Course in Miracles, with Rev. Gene Conner. Worship Service • SU (7/31), 6pm - The American Quartet will perform a musical worship service at Corinth Baptist Church, 324 Corinth Church Road, Casar. Info: www.theamericanquartet. net or 45-8326. Zen Buddhist Services • TUESDAYS, 6:30 to 7:30pm & SUNDAYS, 9-9:45am - Anattasati Magga offers meditation, services, Dharma lectures, retreats and meditation supplies. Located at 12 Von Ruck Court, Asheville. Info: www.anattasatimagga.org or 242-2405.
Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings 16 Patton Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 16pm. Info: 236-2889 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: 2812134 or www.amerifolk.com. • Through WE (8/17) Transitions. 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
freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19) I love how the poet Rachel Loden describes her impressions of Daniel Borzutzky’s The Book of Interfering Bodies. She says that reading it is like “chancing upon a secret lake full of trembling lilies that projectile vomit both poems and petroleum.” I call this imaginary scene to your attention, Aries, because I’m wondering if you might encounter a metaphorically similar landscape in the coming week. The astrological omens suggest that you’re attracted to that kind of strange beauty, surreal intensity and tenderness mixed with ferocity.
near future, Leo. Picture yourself arriving at your workplace or classroom or favorite cafe in resplendent glory, maybe even carried on a litter or throne (or in a grocery cart) by your entourage. It would be an excellent way to get yourself in rapt alignment with this week’s flashy, self-celebratory vibes.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This would be an excellent time to ripen and finetune your independence. Would you be willing to try some experiments in self-sufficiency that would inspire you to love yourself better? Is there anything you could do to upgrade your mastery of taking good care of yourself? By working on your relationship with yourself, you will set in motion a magic that will make you even more attractive to others than you already are.
When I was 19 years old, I was wounded by a shotgun-wielding assailant on the campus of Duke University. A few years ago, I revisited the scene of the crime. For two hours I sat there meditating on the exact spot where I’d been shot. Among the questions I pondered was this: Had there been any benefits that came out of that difficult event? The answer was a definitive YES. I identified several wonderful developments that happened specifically because of how my destiny was altered by the shooting. For instance, I met three lifelong friends I would not have otherwise encountered. My challenge to you, Virgo, is to think back on a dark moment from your past and do what I did: Find the redemption. (Read my full story here: bit.ly/StrangeBlessing.)
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Even if you don’t usually consider yourself a matchmaker, you could be a pretty good one in the coming week. That’s because you will have more insight than usual about how to combine things in harmonious and evocative ways. In fact, I suspect you will possess a sixth sense about which fragments might fit together to create synergistic wholes. Take maximum advantage of this knack, Gemini. Use it to build connections between parts of your psyche and elements of your world that have not been in close enough touch lately.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) You already know what you need to know in order to make the dicey, spicey transition, Cancerian. Even more amazingly, you already have what you need. But for some reason, you don’t trust what you know and don’t believe you have what you need. So you’re still in a fretful mode, hunting far and wide for the magic key that you think still eludes you. I’m here to persuade you to stop gazing longingly into the distance and stop assuming that help is far away. Look underfoot. Check with what’s right in front of you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) During my years as a singer in rock bands, I’ve had a theatrical approach to performing. On some occasions, I arrive on stage from the back of the club. Dressed in leather and rags and witchdoctor finery, with a rainbow of fake eagle feathers splayed from my coiffure, I climb into a grocery cart, stand up like a politician giving the V for Victory sign with my outstretched arms, and have my bandmates wheel me through the crowd. I highly recommend that you arrange to make an equally splashy entrance in the
In her multi-platinum song “Tik Tok,” pop star Ke$ha claims that she brushes her teeth with whiskey — Jack Daniels, to be exact. In interviews, she has said this is not a glamorous fiction or rhetorical device; she really does it. “Jack Daniels is an anti-bacterial,” she told Vanity Fair. You might want to experiment with rituals like that yourself, Libra. At least for the next two weeks or so, it wouldn’t be totally crazy to keep yourself more or less permanently in a party mood. Why not prep yourself for unfettered fun from the moment the day begins? From an astrological perspective, you need and deserve a phase of intense revelry.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) English raconteur Quentin Crisp told the story of a veteran Hollywood film actor giving advice to a younger actor just getting started. “You’re at a level where you can only afford one mistake,” the wise older man said. “The higher up you go, the more mistakes you’re allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.” I think this perspective is perfect for you to meditate on, Scorpio. The time is ripe to fuel your ambitions and gain more traction in your chosen field. And one of the goals driving you as you do this should be the quest for a
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) I have regular intimate communion with the Divine Wow (formerly known as “God”). Whether I “believe” in my Dear Companion is irrelevant — just as I don’t need to “believe” in a juicy Fuji apple while I’m eating it. That’s why atheists seem to me like goofy kooks, as fundamentalist in their own way as evangelical Christians. They have absolute, unshakable faith that there’s no such thing as our Big Wild Friend. Agnostics I can understand better; they’re like pre-orgasmic virgins who are at least open to the possibility of getting the full treatment. I offer these comments as a prelude to my prediction for you, Sagittarius, which is that you will soon have a very good chance to get up-close and personal with the Divine Wow. (If that offends you because you’re an atheist, no worry. Nothing bad will happen if you turn down the invitation.)
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) For more than 11 years, a New Jersey man named Jesus Leonardo earned an annual salary of about $45,000 by gathering up and cashing in horseracing tickets that had been accidentally thrown away by the people who bought them (tinyurl. com/ScrapTreasure). I suggest we make him your role model and patron saint for the coming weeks. Like him, you are in line to capitalize on discarded riches and unappreciated assets. Be on the lookout for the treasure hidden in the trash.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re now in a phase of your long-term cycle when life will be extra responsive to your vivacious curiosity. That’s why I encourage you to ask riveting questions. Ask whom? God, if that’s your style; your higher self, if that works better; or sources of wisdom and vitality you respect, if you prefer that. Here are four queries to get you started: 1. “What is the most magnificent gift I can give to life in the next three years?” 2. “How can I become more powerful in a way that’s safe and wise?” 3. “How can I cultivate my relationships so that they thrive even as my life keeps changing?” 4. “What can I do that will help me get all the love I need?”
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) I was considering the possibility of getting me and my family members those GPS devices that allow you to locate your car if you’ve forgotten where you parked it. But then I had second thoughts. Wouldn’t that be one additional thing encouraging us to let our memories atrophy? The conveniences that technology provides are wonderful, but at a certain point don’t they start threatening to weaken our brain functions? I invite you to meditate on this issue, Pisces. It’s time to have a talk with yourself about anything — gadgets, comforts, habits — that might be dampening your willpower, compromising your mental acuity, or rendering you passive.
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Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www. unca.edu. • Through FR (8/12) Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef will feature “crochet models of healthy coral and coral stressed by environmental threats.” Held at UNCA’s Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, 1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville. Info: www.craftcreativitydesign. org or 890-2050. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org. • Through WE (8/31) - Looking Back: 60 Years of Collecting with the Asheville Art Museum. • 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: 768-0246 or www.bellavistaart.com. • Through FR (9/30) - The works of Nancy Varipapa, Julie Wiggins and Eleanor Miller. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 3508484, bmcmac@bellsouth.net or www.blackmountaincollege. org. • Through SA (9/17) - The Accident of Choice, featuring works by Jack Tworkov, painting instructor at Black Mountain College in 1952. Caldwell Arts Council Located at 601 College Ave., Lenoir. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am5pm and Sat. by appointment. Info: 754-2486 or www. caldwellarts.com. • Through FR (9/30) - Works by Betsy Coogler will be on display at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Art-inHealing Gallery, 321 Mulberry St. SW, Lenoir. Castell Photography
A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off Eagle Street in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography.com. • Through FR (9/2) Uncharted Territory, featuring the work of Julie Sims. • Through SU (7/31) - Double Vision, photographs 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 nationally-recognized artists. Haen Gallery Located at 52 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm, Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., noon5pm. 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. 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. • FR (7/29) through SU (9/11) - Foreign Worlds, Private Places, an exhibit of work by five artists exploring unfamiliar territories. • FR (7/29), 7-8:30pm Opening reception. 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: 6695107 or www.sevensistersgallery.com. • Through SU (8/14) Watercolors by local artist Sara LeVan.
More Art Exhibits & Openings Appalachian Pastel Society Info: www.appalachian-pastelsociety.org. • Through TU (8/2) - Studio B Custom Framing and Fine Art will host a member exhibit for the Appalachian Pastel Society. Located at 171 Weaverville Highway, Asheville. Art at Adorn Salon and Boutique • Through SU (7/31) - A photography show featuring the work of Mark Block will be on display at 58 College St., Asheville. Info: 225-8828. Art at Ananda Hair Studio The salon, located at 22 Broadway St., hosts rotating art exhibits. Info: 232-1017. • MO (8/1) through FR (9/30) Recent work by abstract painter Neil Carroll. • FR (8/5), 5-8pm - Opening reception featuring music by The Twilight Broadcasters. Art at Canton Branch Library • Through WE (8/31) - Artwork by Pisgah High School students will be on display at the Canton Branch Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. The exhibit features sculptures, painted chairs, watercolors, oil paintings, photographs, pastels and more. Info: 648-2924. 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 and their students will be on display. Grovewood Gallery Located at 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Info: 253-7651 or www.grovewood.com.
• Through TH (12/1) - Outdoor sculpture invitational featuring contemporary sculptures by nationally-recognized artists. Juried Exhibit • SU (7/31), 2-4pm - An opening reception will be held for the 44th annual juried exhibit at the Tyson Library, 105 N. Doughtery St., Black Mountain. Info: www.svfal.org. 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. Operation Toasty Toes Chapter 7 Makes yarn comfort items that are sent to troops deployed overseas. Info: 696-9777 or www.operationtoastytoes.org. • Through SA (7/30) - Knit and crochet items will be on display at Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. Info: www. operationtoastytoes.org. 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. 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. Info: 270-7747 or www.thealtamont. com. • Through WE (8/3) - The Ethereal Body, featuring the work of Shu Wu-Lin. 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,
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Compelling explanations • Military veteran Joshua Price, 26, was arrested in March after police in a Chicago suburb found child pornography and 1,700 photos of dismembered women on his computer, but at a court hearing in May, Price explained that his photographs were a necessary escape from war-related trauma. If not for the photos, Price told prosecutors, his stress disorder would surely have caused him to kill his wife and two daughters. (Prosecutors accepted that Price’s crime was a “cry for help,” but the judge, less impressed, quadrupled Price’s bail, to $1 million.) • Unclear on the Concept: Melvin Jackson, 48, arrested in June for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in Kansas City, Mo., initially denied that he would ever do such a thing, explaining, “I thought the lady was dead.”
Democracy in action Emerging democracies typically exhibit growing pains as they develop stability. For example, in July in Afghanistan’s Parliament, one female legislator attacked another with her shoe (and then dodged the second lady’s flying water bottle before colleagues separated them). Older democracies are expected to act more maturely — but in California in June, an ItalianAmerican legislator got into a shoving match with a colleague whom he thought had made a
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• Run That by Me Again: (1) In New Orleans in July, Thomas Sanders, 53, pleaded guilty to murdering a 12-year-old girl. According to the neighboring state of Mississippi, Sanders has been dead for 17 years (he was ruled deceased in 1994 on petition of his parents, brother and ex-wife). (2) In July, the city of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., agreed to pay $195,000 to settle a lawsuit in which six people claim they were unlawfully strip-searched by police. Four of them were searched during a raid at the Biggins Gentleman’s Club, where they work as strippers.
• According to a bailiff, convicted car thief Thomas Done, 33, spent almost a half-hour at his June sentencing “shucking and jiving” Ogden, Utah, Judge Michael Lyon before finally finagling probation (instead of 15 years in prison) — by expressing parental love for his young daughter and blaming his recidivist criminality on his girlfriend’s infidelity. However, literally seconds after Judge Lyon announced probation, Done, noticing his girlfriend in the courtroom, made a gun-triggering motion with his thumb and fingers and said, “Boom, bitch.” A bailiff reported the gesture to the judge, who declared Done in violation of his brand-new probation and ordered him re-sentenced. • Initially, all Jay Rodgers wanted was for the fellow Atlanta gas station customer to say “thank you” when Rodgers held the door for him, but the man remained silent. Pressing the issue, Rodgers following the man out to his car — where he pulled a gun and shot Rodgers in the abdomen, sending him to the hospital for nine days. (Interviewed on WSB-TV in May, Rodgers resumed his nagging, urging the man to “do the right thing” and turn himself in.)
Easily offended • Norris Sydnor III’s $200,000 lawsuit against Rich’s Nail Salon of Landover, Md., for humiliating him last December is scheduled for trial as News of the Weird goes to press. Sydnor was upset that males have to pay $10 for a manicure but females only $9. • John Luckett filed lawsuits on 11 different complaints earlier this year against the Las Vegas arcade Pinball Hall of Fame, claiming he was wrongfully barred from the premises for obnoxiously complaining about out-of-service machines, especially “Xenon,” which he says he’s mastered so well that he can play almost indefinitely on an initial 50 cents. Among
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Art/Craft Fairs Summer Jewelry Market • SATURDAYS, 9am-4pm Local jewelers will offer unique, hand-made creations. Located at the corner of Church Street and Third Avenue in downtown Hendersonville.
Spoken & Written Word Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www. brbooks-news.com or 4566000. • 4th THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Game night. • FR (7/29), 2:30pm - “Askew and the Golden Age of Florida Politics,” with Martin DyckmanReubin. • SA (7/30), 1-3pm - Local author Louise K. Nelson will discuss Haywood County’s early history. —- 6-8pm - Stella Parton will read from her new book Tell It Sister, Tell It. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Programs for aspiring and published writers of all genres.
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• TUESDAYS, 10am - Book Babies. Story time for children ages 3 and younger. 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., 250-4756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n EC = Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Road, 2504758) n LE = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 2506480) 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, 250-6488) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 250-6486) 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 (7/27), 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 --- (7/28), 11am - “Wheels: Design Your Own.” LE —2:30 & 4pm - Native American drumming. Free ticket required. WV • FR (7/29), 11am - “Fantastic Fables,” with puppeteer Addie Hirschten. WA • TU (8/2), 7pm “Shakespeare Read it, See it Group” will read Julius Caesar and attend a free performance in Montford Park. BM —- 7pm - Book club: My Life in France by Julia Child. WV —- 6-8pm - Knit-n-Chain. SS —- 7pm - Book club: The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. EC • WE (8/3), 10:30am “Sweden: Stories and Legos.” BM —- 2pm - “One World, Many Stories with the Balloon Lady.” SA ---- (8/3), 3pm - Book club: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay. WV —- 57pm - Library knitters. SW • TH (8/4), 11am - “Around the World with Mountain Story Magic.” LE —- 2:30pm - “Clowning Around with Storyteller David Novak.” SS —- 6:30pm - Book club: Zeitoun by Dave Eggers. EA Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is located at 3 E. Jackson St., in down-
town Sylva. Info: 586-9499 or more@citylightsnc.com. • TH (7/28), 7pm - Fly fishing demonstration with Rick Claridad. • 1st SATURDAYS, 7pm - The Liar’s Bench: storytellng, poetry and music. Events at Historic Johnson Farm Located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville. There are two nature trails (free), and guided tours are offered. Info: 891-6585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm.org. • WE (8/3), 10:30am - Storytelling. Bring a blanket or chair. $8 per family/$4 per person. 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. • SU (7/31), 3pm - Kiesa Kay and Elaine McAlister Dellinger will read from their new historical book Yancey County. —5pm - Valerie Nieman will read from her new novel Blood Clay. 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. Performances at Diana Wortham Theatre For tickets, information or more details: 257-4530 or www. dwtheatre.com. • TU (8/2), 7pm - Rosanne Cash will sign copies and be interviewed about her new memoir Composed. $23 includes a paperback copy of her book. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Malaprops. Info: www.malaprops.com or 254-6734. 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. Transylvania Writers Alliance • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 3-5pm - Transylvania Writers Alliance will meet at BrevardDavidson River Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St. Park in rear. Info: wd2999@yahoo. com. Writers Workshop Potluck • 4th FRIDAYS, 6pm - Held at 387 Beaucatcher Road. Info: writersw@gmail.com. “Words Are Better Than War”
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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. Bele Chere • FR (7/29), noon-10pm, SA (7/30), 10am-10pm & SU (7/31), noon-6pm - Art, crafts, entertainment and music, including The Whigs, Kovacs and The Polar Bear, Jessica Lea Mayfield and more. Free. Info: www.belecherefestival. com. 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. • SA (7/30), 10am-5pm - International Festival Day will feature over 100 artists and international vendors. Held Main St., Waynesville. Hoop Jam in the Park • TUESDAYS, 5:30pm-7:30pm - Asheville Hoops partners with the Asheville Downtown Association for entertainment, exercise and instruction at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Instruction provided by Melanie MacNeil; music by George Pond. Free. Info: http:// on.fb.me/lYUqGg. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest • SA (7/30), 9am-3:30pm - In honor of the forest’s 75th anniversary there will be a rededication celebration including a 5K, music and guided tours. Held at Rattler Ford campground, outside of Robbinsville. Info: http://joycekilmerslickrock. com Mountain Dance and Folk Festival The nation’s longest-running folk festival, showcasing a repertoire of mountain performers
who share songs and dances that echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. Info: 257-4530 or www.folkheritage.org. • TH (8/4) through SA (8/6), 7pm - The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival will be held at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square. $20/$10 children under twelve. Ulu’Katu Music Festival • FR (7/29) through SU (7/31), noon - Ulu’Katu Music Festival will feature acoustic and electric music. Held at Appletree Group Camp, Appletree Campground Road, Nantahala. Free. Info: www.ulukatu.com.
Music Song O’ Sky Show Chorus (pd.) TUESDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) 20 Oak Street Asheville 28801.(Enter Fellowship Hall-lower level). Guests welcome. Contact: www.songosky.org Toll Free # 1-866-824-9547. African Drumming Class • THURSDAYS, 6-7pm - Jessie Lehmann from the Boom Chix presents an African drumming class at the Terpsicorp dance studio, 129 Roberts St., in Asheville’s River Arts district. Learn West African rhythms, technique for Dundun, sangbahn, kenkeni and djembe. Info: 777-5115. 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 (7/30), 5 & 6:15pm - The Troubadours. Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www. brbooks-news.com or 4566000. • FR (7/29), 6-8pm - Jonathan Martin. Classicopia World-class chamber music in intimate and non-traditional venues. Info: daniel@classicopia.org. • TH (7/28), 7:30pm - Tim Schwarz (violin) will perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Amy Beach and John Corigliano as part of the The Summer Sonata Series. Held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. $15. •FR (7/29), 7:30pm & SA (7/30), 3pm - Performances will be held at two private homes in Grove Park and Givens Estates. Reservations required. Info: 505-2903. •MO (8/1), 7:30pm Performance at The Altamont Theater, 18 Church St. $20/$5.
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 (7/29) - The Freight Hoppers. 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. Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat. Info: www.montreat.org or 669.2911. • SA (7/30), 8pm - Concert and sing-along with Margaret Barnes Peery, Mary Blick Wall and others. Free. Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse Concerts are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on the corner of Edwin and Charlotte Streets in Asheville. $12/$8 students. Info: 2994171 or www.uuasheville.org. • SU (7/31), 7pm - Adam Rafferty. Music at Transylvania County Library Located at 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard. Events are held in the library’s amphitheater. Info: 884-3151. • FRIDAYS through (7/29), 7:30pm - Performers include the Blue Ridge Jazz Trio, Folkpsalm, Jeff Sipe, Ike Stubblefield and more. Music on Main Street Live music and dancing at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800-8284244 or www.historichendersonville.org • FR (7/29), 7-9pm - Classic car show and music by The Nightcrawlers 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. 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.
Skinny Beats Drum Shop and Gallery 4 Eagle St. Info: info@skinnybeatsdrums.com or 768-2826. • WE (8/3), 6pm - Beginner class with Bolokada Conde, a “village-born master of the drums.” $20. Songcatchers Music Series Performances are held at the Cradle of Forestry, Hwy. 276 in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. $6 adults/$3 ages 415. Info: 877-3130. • SU (7/31), 4-5:30pm Mountain dulcimer player Don Pedi and fiddler Bruce Greene will perform old-time waltzes, dance tunes and more. Transylvania County Library Located at 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard. Info: 884-3151. • FR (7/29), 7:30pm - Brett Harris will perform a free outdoor concert.
Theater Voice Workshop • This Monday (pd.) August 1, 7pm-9pm at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Breathing & Vocal Techniques to increase the size, clarity, and effectiveness of your spoken voice. 35 E Walnut St. $35 advance/$30 door. (828) 254 - 2939, x21. www.stellaadlerasheville.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), 10:1410:45am - 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 (8/14) - Hairspray. See website for times. 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: 2545146 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.” NC Stage Company Asheville’s professional resident theater company, performing at 15 Stage Lane in downtown Asheville (entrance off of Walnut St., across from Zambra’s). Info & tickets: 2390263 or www.ncstage.org.
• TH (8/4) through SU (8/7), 7:30-8:30pm - I Killed My Mother, by András Visky. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Performances are held at Mars Hill College’s Owen Theatre. Tickets: 689-1239. Info: 6891384 or www.sartplays.org. • TH (7/28) through SU (8/7) - Cheaper by the Dozen. Prices range from $25 to $18. See website for times. 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. • WE (8/3), 6:30-7:30pm - Curtain Call Collective will present scenes from The Wizard of Oz. Tryon Little Theater Performances are held at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Info: 8592466, tryonlittletheater@gmail. com or www.tltinfo.org. • TH (7/28) through SU (7/31) - The Tryon Little Theatre presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring actors ages 8-12. $15/$10. Wham, Bam, Puppet Slam! • TH (8/4) through SU (8/6), 7pm - Asheville’s very own puppet slam will feature a variety of short form adult puppetry. “Anything goes, as long as it rocks!” Late shows presented Fri. and Sat. at 10pm. Held at the Magnetic Field, 372 Depot St., River Arts District. $10/$12.
Comedy Comic Disorder Theatre • TUESDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Comic Disorder Theatre will present a class on improvisational comedy at Wall Street Cafe, 62 Wall St. Info and registration: www.ComicDisorder. org. Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge • WEDNESDAYS, 9-11:30pm - A weekly comedy open mic 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 (8/2), 8pm - Comedian Matt Ward will perform his
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Alexander Technique for Dancers (pd.) Perform with ease. Recover from injury. Extend your career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hallmarks of the Alexander Technique are creativity, spontaneity and adaptability to change.â&#x20AC;? (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. â&#x20AC;˘ No partner necessary. Eleven on Grove, downtown Asheville. Details: www.SwingAsheville. com Carolina Shag Dance â&#x20AC;˘ WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-11pm - A weekly dance will be held with a live DJ at Shifterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (formerly Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), 2310 Hendersonville Road in Arden. $5. â&#x20AC;˘SUNDAYS, 4-5pm - Weekly dance workshop and lessons. Free. Folkmoot USA International Festival Folk music, culture and dance from around the world. Tickets: 1-877-FolkUSA or www.folkmootusa.org. For more info and the full schedule of events, visit the website. â&#x20AC;˘ WE (7/27), 2 & 7:30pm Six groups will perform international dance and music at Blue Ridge Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bo Thomas Auditorium, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock. $25/half price faculty, students and children. â&#x20AC;˘ 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 chil-
dren. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-7:30pm - Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde. $25/$20/$15/children half off. â&#x20AC;˘ FR (7/29), 2 & 7:3pm - The Extravaganza will be held at Stompinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ground, 3116 Soco Road Highway 19, Maggie Valley. $25/$20/$15/children half off. â&#x20AC;˘ SA (7/30), 10am-5pm - International music and dance will be held at Haywood County Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Festival Day, Main Street, Waynesville. Free. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-7:30pm - Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde. $30/$25/$20/children half price. â&#x20AC;˘ SU (7/31), 7pm - A candlelight closing ceremony will be held at Stuart Auditorium, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ FRIDAYS, 6:30-10pm - Lesson followed by ballroom dance. International Folk Dancing â&#x20AC;˘ TUESDAYS, 7:30-9:30pm - Circle and line dances from around the world will be hosted at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. No partner needed. Free. Info: 645-1543. Salsa Night â&#x20AC;˘ WEDNESDAYS, 8:30pmmidnight - Salsa night at Creatures Cafe, 81 Patton Ave. Ages 18 and up. Free. Info: 254-3636. Southern Lights SDC A nonprofit square-dance club. Square dancing is friendship set to music. Info: 694-1406 or 681-1731. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ MO (8/1), 7-9pm QuarterHouse and Mountain Thunder Cloggers will perform.
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Info: 236-1282 or www.asapconnections.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Through FR (8/5) - ASAP will accept applications for its Growing Minds, Programming and Research fall internships through August 8. Recent graduates, community members and college students are welcome to apply. Send a resume, cover letter and two references to anna@asapconnections.org. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; $25/$15 for subsequent entries. Cash prizes will be awarded to three featured artists. Info: http://thelaurelofasheville.com. Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Orchard Festival â&#x20AC;˘ Through SA (8/20) Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Orchard Festival will accept applications for arts vendors through August 20. The festival will be held on August 27 in Conover, NC. Info: www.sipesorchardhome.org or 256-5056. Brevard Gallery Walks A variety of Brevard galleries and art spots open their doors. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Through FR (8/5) - Brevardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th Friday Gallery Walk will accept submissions from potters for the 4th Friday Gallery Walk through August 5. Info: www.artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787. HATCH Asheville A mentoring festival for the creative industries featuring worldrenowned artists. There will be panels, workshops, keynote speakers, exhibits, film screenings, performances, receptions, networking parties and more. Info: www.hatchasheville.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Through MO (8/1) - Submit a 20 minute film about what drives your passion. Films accepted through August 1 to be featured at HATCH Asheville. To submit: https://www.withoutabox.com/login/3986. Linda Flowers Literary Award â&#x20AC;˘ Through MO (8/15) - The NC Humanities Council will accept fiction, nonfiction and poetry for the Linda Flowers Literary Award through August 15. Info: www.nchumanities.org. Master Gardener Grants â&#x20AC;˘ 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.
Meet the Authors Writing Contest â&#x20AC;˘ Through SA (7/30) Submissions for the Meet the Authors Writing Contest will be accepted through July 30. Entries must be an unpublished short story or a chapter of a novel 5,000 words or less. See website for details. $30 per story. Info: www.twwoa.org. Stars and Flags Book Award â&#x20AC;˘ Through WE (8/31) Submissions for the Stars and Flags Book Award, celebrating books about military-related topics, will be accepted through August 31. Info: www.starsandflags.com. The Artery Community arts facility at 346 Depot St., River Arts District. Info: www.ashevillearts.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Through TH (9/1) - The Artery will accept submissions for 2012 exhibits through September 1. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Through MO (8/8) - The Transylvania Community Arts Council will accept two pieces of artwork per applicant for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep it Local WNCâ&#x20AC;? through August 8. Info: tcarts@comporium.net. Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 2548111 or www.twwoa.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Through MO (8/15) Submissions for The Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop annual fiction and nonfiction contest will be accepted through August 15. Entries must be unpublished and 5,000 words or less. $30. Mail to: Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Contest,â&#x20AC;&#x201A; 387 Beaucatcher Road, Asheville, NCâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; 28805.
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parenting from the edge by Anne Fitten Glenn
Tricks for surviving another Bele Chere with kids The best trick for surviving Bele Chere with kids is to leave town for the weekend — which is my plan this year. The second best trick is to offload your kids on someone else — a grandparent, a baby sitter, or the parent of one of your kids’ friends — and let them guide your offspring through the masses of sweaty beersoaked humanity that characterize Asheville’s annual street fest. If you insist on chaperoning your kids yourself, you’re clearly a better person than me. For you better people, I’ve come up with a few tricks to make the experience more bearable based on the past times when I felt it was my parental duty to take my progeny to Bele Chere. First off, take the bus or walk, if possible. That way you don’t have to search for a parking space only to find one a mile down Montford Avenue, which your kids (or at least my kids) will whine about having to traverse. Also (and this is important) you can then imbibe a refreshing adult beverage or three without worry while navigating the festival. Second, remember that you can’t take the aforementioned adult beverage into the Civic Center during Bele Chere — which is the current locale of the designated kids’ area. So visit the
other kid-friendly stuff first, like the Ultimate Air Dogs, the drumming tent, the skateboard demos and the misting tents. Then mosey over to rug rat central, buy some overpriced ride tickets and let the kids wear themselves out. Do not accompany your children on the spinning teacup ride unless you’re comfortable with vomit. (Please don’t tell me there’s a fetish for that. Just. Don’t.). And once again, for those of you who’ve somehow missed reading my Bele Chere pieces for the previous three years, I offer you my favorite small-child-at-festival trick — the permanent marker. Write your cell phone somewhere on your kid’s body with a permanent marker before you hit the crowds (inside of the arm is a good spot). Even if your child knows your phone number, the moment he gets lost and can’t find you, all relevant identification information may dissipate from his anxious little brain. In these days of ubiquitous cell phones, it’s much more difficult for kids to get lost, even if they’re trying to do so. Finally, if there’s a band you really want to hear, don’t take your kids with you — unless you’ve sufficiently brainwashed them to love that band as well. If so, I take my cap off to
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you. Although my two deign to listen to some of “my” music, as soon as I get excited about a live performance, they’re sure to respond with boredom, irritation and the sudden inexplicable need for an ice cream cone. Which reminds me — step away from the funnel cakes. A little festive fat and sugar won’t hurt, but I’ve observed that there seems to be a direct ratio between the number of funnel cakes
consumed and the level of chaos in the kids’ area. For the music and performance schedules specifically for children, check pg. 40 and visit mountainx.com. X Anne Fitten “Edgy Mama” Glenn writes about a number of subjects, including parenting, at www. edgymama.com.
parentingcalendar Calendar for July 27 - August 4, 2011 August 2 • Natural Solution for ADHD and Learning Disabilities (pd.) Free 40-minute talk about how the brain processes information, and how the problems can be permanently corrected in adults and children. • Tuesday August 2, 6:30pm, Earth Fare South, 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. • RSVP: (828) 216-4444. www.WesBeach.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 (7/28), 6:30-8pm - Infant care class. Peaceful Beginning Labor and Birth Forum • LAST SATURDAYS - “How to Avoid Medical Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary,” a discussion and practice focused on a “normal, peaceful birth.” Share your experiences and learn from others. Held at Mission Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive in Asheville, West Annex. Free. Info: www. peacefulbeginning.org.
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Solutions will once again combine their efforts to raise money for adults with disabilities and/or literacy needs. These two independent organizations have a great deal in common. “It’s a natural partnership because we both deal with folks who need a lot of skills to be self sufficient and independent,” says Bowers. This is the Literacy Council’s primary fundraising event of the year. The
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benefitscalendar calEndaR FoR July 27 - august 4, 2011 Blue Ridge Literacy Council Info: 696-3811 or www.litcouncil.org. • SA (7/30), 6:30-10pm - Monte Carlo Night will be held to benefit Blue Ridge Literacy Council at Kenmure Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive. Coat required, tie optional. $75. Info: 696-3811. Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Highway 225, three miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 693-0731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. • MO (8/1), 6pm - The 24th annual “Dark Night Revue” will feature a gourmet picnic, live auction and cabaret-style show to benefit Flat Rock Playhouse. $125/$30 performance only. Pediatric Brain Tumor Benefit • SA (7/30), 8-10am - FATZ will host a pancake breakfast to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Held at 5 Spartan Ave. $7/free for children. Info: greenlaps@ aol.com.
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 (8/2), 5-8pm - Fifty percent of sales will benefit the Blue Ridge Rollergirls. Winesdays • WEDNESDAYS, 5-8pm - A wine tasting to benefit Rathbun House will be held at The Wine Studio of Asheville, 169 Charlotte St. $5. Info: www.winestudioasheville.com.
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Asheville Jung Center offers global training by James Shea A pair of Asheville psychiatrists are using technology to link people around the globe while promoting the work of groundbreaking Swiss analyst and author Carl Jung. Considered one of fathers of modern psychology, Jung was a trailblazer in exploring human consciousness, including its darker side. Using the Internet, The Asheville Jung Center — co-founded by Steven Buser and Leonard Cruz — presents interactive training seminars featuring Jungian specialists worldwide. “That is a neat way of learning,” says Buser. “You can reach an expert who is so far away.” Buser studied medicine at Duke and then received clinical training at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago, drawn by Jung’s more holistic approach to health. “Medicine seemed too technical,” he explains. “I was treating a particular part of a person but not treating the whole person.” Accordingly, Buser talks to patients about exercise, diet, spirituality and their personal concerns. He also prescribes medications when this seems appropriate, such as when mental illness is suspected. A few years back, Buser taught some classes at the Mountain Area Health Education Center, using a webcam and video link to communicate with students in remote locations. That got him thinking. “If you connect with someone in Raleigh, why not in Zurich?” he wondered. Jung lived most of his adult life there, and many of the top Jungian scholars still live and work in the Swiss city.
“I feel like Rome is burning, and we are adding fuel to the fire.” — Asheville Jung Center co-founder Leonard Cruz
After consulting with the tech folks at MAHEC, Buser determined that he could connect people from all over the country to a video feed in Asheville. At a conference, Buser met Murray Stein, president of the International School of Analytical Psychology, and suggested that the Jungian analyst and author conduct a live video training from his home in Zurich. That session took place in 2008: People from Charlotte; Omaha, Neb.; Mexico City and elsewhere logged into the video feed in Asheville to hear Stein speaking from Switzerland. News of the training session spread via emails, blogs and word of mouth. “From there, it just took off,” says Buser.
A worldwide hub Inspired, Buser spoke with Cruz, a colleague at the Family Life & Learning Center on Hendersonville Road, about collaborating on the training sessions, and The Asheville Jung Center was born. Although there are various Jungian centers around the country, none has the Asheville organization’s scope and reach, notes Buser. “The main goal was to develop a worldwide Jungian hub,” he explains. “It’s nice that it is in Asheville, but it is worldwide. We find the best Jungian teachers in the world.” The scholars present material, and people who are logged in can ask questions, either via live audio/video or email. Buser serves as the gatekeeper, screening the emails and making sure the discussion moves forward. Recently, the Jung Center moved the portal for the training sessions from MAHEC to UNCA. “It’s been a win-win situation, because the university has been a vehicle for worldwide learning,” says Cruz.
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A new approach to an old problem: Steven Buser co-founded the Asheville Jung Center, which presents interactive training seminars with Jungian specialists worldwide. Photo courtesy of Steven Buser
The innovative approach has created some interesting situations. For example, some people planning a trip to Asheville inquired about visiting UNCA’s Jung Center; Cruz and Buser have had to explain that it exists only online, though the conferences are connected at the campus. Cruz, however, believes Jung would have had mixed feelings about the project, approving of using new teaching tools while perhaps lamenting the lack of a more intimate learning experience. Indeed, Cruz himself confesses to some ambivalence concerning the Internet and online communities. Some people today, he maintains, are more interested in virtual relationships than in real human contact. “I feel like Rome is burning, and we are adding fuel to the fire,” Cruz observes. The Asheville Jung Center sells DVD versions of the lectures and other material it offers. Meanwhile, the focus of some of the discussions is changing. For example, the group plans to screen Black Swan, an Oscar-winning movie starring Natalie Portman as a mentally ill ballet dancer, followed by a discussion of how the film relates to Jung’s work. Buser says he doesn’t see mental health professionals using video technology much, though it’s useful for training. “It’s OK, but somehow it loses a lot,” he points out. “There is something different about a person being in the room.” X Follow Asheville-based journalist James Shea on Twitter at jamesmshea.
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their caregivers. Held at Laurel Woods Apartments, 650 Caribou Road in Asheville. $30 for six-week series. Info and registration: 251-7438. Living Healthy: A Chronic Disease Self-Management 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. • TH (7/28), 1-4pm - Body composition analysis and glucose screening will be held at The Body Shop, 580 Upward Road, Hendersonville. Free. 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. • FR (7/29), 8am-12:30pm - Blood drive. MAHEC Women’s Health Center, 93 Victoria Road, Asheville. Info: 255-0076. • SU (7/31), 8:30am-12:30pm - Blood drive. Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St. Info: 253-3316. • 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. Talks and Lectures at A-B Tech Unless otherwise noted, all events are free. Info: 2541921. • 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.
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.
wellnesscontinued • 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, non-judgmental people with diverse perspectives on mental health who respect self determination, personal choice and confidentiality. Info: radmadasheville@theicarusproject.net or 575-3195. 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. 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: 253-7301 or michael.lee@calvaryasheville.com. • SUNDAYS, 3pm - GriefShare group meeting. Man to Man/Prostate Cancer Support • 1st TUESDAYS, 7pm - Man to Man, a prostate cancer support group for men and caregivers, meets at American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park in Asheville. Info: 254-6931. MemoryCaregivers Network Support for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Info: 645-9189 or 230-4143. • 1st TUESDAYS, 1:00-3pm - Meeting at Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road in Fletcher. 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 Christian-based, 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: 6690986. • 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. S-Anon • WENESDAYS, 1pm - S-Anon is a 12-step recovery program for partners, family and friends of sexaholics. Meetings held weekly in the WNC area. Call confidential voicemail or email for information: 258-5117 or wncsanon@gmail.com. SLAA (Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous) • SATURDAYS, 10-11am - Do you want to stop living out a destructive pattern of sex and love addiction over which you are personally powerless? This 12-step-based recovery program meets at 20 Oak St., Asheville. Info: www.slaafws.org or ashevilleslaa@charter.net.
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WNC Magazine’s Grand Tasting event showcases local food scene by Mackensy Lunsford Do you consider yourself a devout fan of the Asheville food scene? WNC Magazine’s Asheville Wine and Food Festival may have the ticket for you. The Grand Tasting, to be held on Aug. 13 at the Expo Center near the Asheville Regional Airport, is back, bigger and better-designed to accommodate the crowds of foodies expected to attend. Upward of 100 vendors will be there, offering a wide array of edible samples from local meats to mustard and wine from regional and farflung vineyards. Expect to find live entertainment from local musicians like Ben Hovey and aerial artists, plus food and wine workshops led by local culinary authorities. The celebration is the cornerstone of WNC Magazine’s Asheville Wine and Food Festival. Organizers of the event, which include Slow Food director Bob Bowles and WNC Magazine marketing director Ayana Dusenberry, hope to see the AWFF eventually become a framework for year-round WNC food happenings. They envision wine dinners and culinary tours throughout the year, helping to further promote the “foodtopia” of our area as a prime destination for gourmands.
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The WNC Chefs Challenge is one element of AWFF’s extended feast. The series of cook-offs began in the summer of 2010, in the bottom floor of the now-defunct Flying Frog. This year, the Iron Chef-style battles got a breath of fresh air when they were moved to a new venue, the more befitting modern-Italian Cucina 24, a Wall Street restaurant owned by Brian Canipelli. The Chefs Challenge Finale, showcased again this year at the Grand Tasting, marks the final throwdown between the two remaining teams. This year, the competition plays out in its own separate tent outfitted with state-of-theart sound and video equipment in front of an audience. The two competing teams, one led by chef Nate Allen from Knife & Fork and the other led by chef Michael Gonzalez of Bistro at Biltmore, will fight head-to-head in the cook-off, competing for a panel of judges that includes writer and cooking teacher Mark Rosenstein as well as Cucina 24’s Brian Canipelli. Also on the judges’ panel is Nathalie Dupree, a James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author; John Batchelor, Greensboro News and Record’s food critic; and this (quite excited) writer. The Chefs Challenge tent will also be equipped with a wine bar with full pours for sale.
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Dishing it out: Chef Nate Allen from Knife and Fork in Spruce Pine will compete in the Chefs Challenge Grand Finale against chef Michael Gonzalez of Bistro at Biltmore.
The food-filled weekend will begin in earnest on Aug. 12 with a confectioner’s ball of sorts, a fête the organizers have dubbed “Sweet.” How many towns have as many chocolatiers per capita as we do, or gourmet ice cream parlors for that matter? This event highlights the rather surprising array of creative offerings for which our local sweet-makers are known. Local distillers will be on hand offering cocktails from craft liquors, including moonshine from Troy and Sons (located in the Highland Brewing Company in East Asheville) and the almost-floral gin from Cardinal Distillery in King’s Mountain. Plenty of wine and bubbly will also be on hand for those that eschew liquor. But the centerpiece of the event will be the sweet treats of local purveyors and craftspeople like
Jael and Dan Rattigan of the French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Jodi Rhoden of Short Street Cakes and Greg and Ashley Garrison of the Hop Ice Cream Cafe. Ashley, known by some as the “ice-cream ninja,” makes an array of flavors with frequently interesting additions like salted-caramels handmade by the local pastry-mavens at Crème Patisserie and Confectionery (who will also be in attendance at Sweet). “It’s a good showcase of what we have to offer locally,” says Dusenberry. “The passion that everyone has for doing things in this town in a very unique way, using local ingredients and being really creative, I think that everyone really steps each other’s games up. People love that.” Presenting these treats in a pre-event soiree, says Dusenberry, is part effort to draw out the party, part effort to highlight a microcosm of our food scene that might otherwise get lost in the 100-odd vendors at the Grand Tasting. “We just wanted
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Hotel Indigo offers accommodations for two on Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13 in a king room, plus breakfast for two on Saturday and Sunday and two tickets to Sweet on Friday, Aug. 12. Two general admission tickets to the Grand Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 13 are also included (upgrades are available at additional cost). A complimentary shuttle to the Grand Tasting is available within walking distance of the hotel. For pricing and to make reservations, call 239-0239. Hilton, Biltmore Park offers acommodations for two on Saturday, Aug. 13 (choice of King or Double Queen room), 10 percent discount coupon for Roux, Hilton’s restaurant, two tickets to the Asheville Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 13, and free parking and transportation to and from the Grand Tasting. For pricing and to make reservations, call 209-2700.
More The Asheville Wine and Food Festival is devoted to enhancing the culinary reputation of its namesake city. A portion of the proceeds from the festival benefits F.E.A.S.T. — a nonprofit that teaches children to grow, cook, eat and enjoy food that is fresh, easy to prepare, affordable and sustainable. The program serves families in public housing communities, the YMCA and YWCA and schools. F.E.A.S.T. is a program of Slow Food Asheville.
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The Grand Bohemian offers a package that includes accommodations for two on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13, plus breakfast for two Saturday and Sunday. It also includes a $100 food and beverage credit toward dinner for two at Red Stag Grill, Grand Bohemian’s restaurant, two tickets to Sweet on Friday, Aug. 12 and two VIP tickets to the Asheville Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 13. For pricing and to make reservations, call 505-2949.
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An abundance of eats and drinks Every winery involved in the Grand Tasting (a roster that includes Brushy Mountain, Lake James and South Creek) will offer tastes, as well as considerable discounts on bottles and cases, says Bowles. A bag provided at the front door will have slots for wine bottles, and the festival has also set aside a space for bottle or case pickup in a storage area near the front door. Dedicated oenophiles will also appreciate the addition of full pours offered for purchase (some complained of the standard tasting portions of the wine samples last year). Restaurants like Cucina 24, The Market Place and Red Stag will offer samples. A spe-
cial brew area will feature beers from locals like the LAB and Craggie Brewing so people that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink wine can grab a brew. Another culinary educational area of sorts will feature food workshops and wine classes led by Vinsiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Les Doss and the Wine Studio of Ashevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jessica Gualano, just for starters. In addition, this year there are VIP passes available that offer access to a private, catered lounge during the event. Outside the front doors of the Grand Tasting, our burgeoning street food scene will be represented by a handful of vendors, including Gabriella Oviedo and her King of Pops gourmet ice-pops, Jeremy Hardcastle with his handmade Hardcastle Hot Dogs and Suzy Phillipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with her Gypsy Queen Cuisine Lebanese street food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to have a nice representation of them at the Grand Tasting without it being too overwhelming,â&#x20AC;? says Dusenberry. With so many aspects of our food culture on display, WNC Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Tasting offers a well-rounded and ambitious attempt at showcasing our areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich culinary scene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be blown away this year,â&#x20AC;? says Bowles. X
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King of Pops, a gourmet ice-pops business whose roots lie in the Atlanta streetfood scene, started a branch in Asheville this year. Gabriella Oviedo, who graduated from Georgia State University, moved to Asheville in part because she wanted to bring the brand of frozen, all-natural treats to our streets and farmers markets. For a while, Oviedo was traveling to Atlanta to gather the handmade pops, including flavors like chocolate and sea salt, ginger-cantaloupe and peaches and cream. Now, she’s making her business into an all-local affair. Oviedo recently opened a small Asheville-based production facility, in the wholesale kitchen of local hummus-maker and caterer Roots, located in the River Arts District. There, she juices locally grown fruits and cuts herbs to make her seasonal pops. Recently she’s developed flavors like watermelon-mojito, blackberry-mint and blueberry-lemongrass. But don’t expect a fancy, state-of-the-art pops factory, says Oviedo. “I basically just have my Popsicle machine, my immersion blender, a couple of tables, stuff to cut up my fruit and a machine to seal my bags — that’s pretty much it. It’s totally bare-bones, but it’s exactly enough space for what I need for myself and another person to work.” Oviedo also gets a big smile on her face when she talks about having the opportunity to pick her own berries soon — next week she’ll visit Aardvark Farms in Burnsville where she’ll load up on pesticide-free blueberries. “I’m really excited to pick my own fruit. The only thing better would be if I were growing it myself,” she says. “It’s very rewarding.” Oviedo says that the only pops that she will not make on her own are those that contain dairy because a special permit is required to process them. The milk used for her dairybased pops has a 65 percent cream content, “so it’s extra creamy,” she says. The dairy is purchased from a Georgia-based farm that specializes in hormone-free organic milk. “I could have kept getting all of my pops from Atlanta,” says Oviedo. “But I felt like I was doing a disservice to myself and the community here — a disservice to the people that have supported me.” Oviedo says that, even though the work requires quite a bit more of
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Pop rocks: Gabriella Oviedo operates the Asheville branch of King of Pops — and she now handcrafts most of the ice-pops over in the River Arts District using local ingredients. Photo by Mackensy Lunsford
her time, it’s worth it. “It’s allowing me to be a part of the magic of making the pops,” she says. “Finding the fruit, talking to the farmers, making and selling them to people — being a part of the entire cycle. One of the main reasons that I wanted to move here was the community, and now I feel like I’m able to be a part of the bigger picture.” Find King of Pops Tuesdays at the West Asheville Tailgate Market, Wednesdays at both the Montford Farmers Market and the French Broad Food Co-op Market, Fridays at the Riceville Market in east Asheville, Sundays at the Greenlife Tailgate Market and Thursday through Sunday on S. Market Street at the edge of Pack Square Park (to benefit all the kids at Splashville). Find King of Pops Asheville on Facebook, or follow @KingofPopsAVL on Twitter. X
A new vegetarian food truck is set to hit the streets. The operator of the Veggie Love truck, 23-year-old Alison Murphy, is vegan, so the majority of her food will be animalproduct free, she says. “I was thinking of offering cheese as an add-on, offering sour cream and maybe using a little egg,” says Murphy. Menu items will be completely gluten-free as well, she says. “There will never be any gluten in the kitchen. I’ll be doing a lot of gluten-free and vegan baking — cookies, cakes, things like that.” The Veggie Love truck will also feature a number of entrees and appetizers. Murphy says she’ll focus mainly on lunch before deciding whether or not to branch out into offering breakfast and dinner. She names chili, cold soups for summer, curries and spaghetti among the dishes that she will sell from her truck — a core menu that she will enhance with a rotating list of specials. “It will be good, quick vegetarian food. I’ll also be offering a daily raw entree and appetizer.” Raw pizzas, raw tacos and raw sandwiches will all be gluten-free and vegan she says. She’ll also offer raw spring rolls and her handmade crackers with dips like hummus and guacamole. Murphy has purchased and is outfitting her truck with the proper kitchen equipment and expects to be operational by September. She’s not looking to come into the downtown area of Asheville, and is currently looking for a space outside of city limits. “I understand; the downtown area seems a little tight for space anyways, and I feel like a truck would get in the way. But I’m on the look out for a really sweet spot a little outside of the downtown area.” Murphy currently offers small-scale catering and will be participating in the Asheville VegFest, to be held at Battery Park Avenue on Sunday, August 7, from noon until 7 p.m. For more information about Veggie Love, look for their Facebook page. X
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arts&entertainment Always ready to move
Jolie Holland on devastating songs, scoring films and why she named her album Pint of Blood by Alli Marshall Jolie Holland’s voice runs like a thread through her many and varied projects. On her new album, Pint of Blood, it’s the voice of an old soul, an “indie-country queen” (as bowlegsmusic.com called her) full of bitter wisdom and complicated stories. Holland’s is also the voice of wandering dusty roads and riding the rails. A native Texan and self-professed “compulsive wanderer” (her catalog attests with songs like “Wandering Angus” and “Goodbye California”), Holland has been based in Brooklyn for the past four years but says “I’ve moved almost every year that I’ve lived here. I have all these old suitcases that I keep my stuff in. I’m always ready to move.” Once one of the Be Good Tanyas, she penned “Littlest Birds,” perhaps that band’s best-known song. On Blood, she revisits that song, but instead of an airy amble, it has a darkness and a weight. It has pedal steel, swagger and bite. Surely years of near-constant motion have informed Holland’s poetically cryptic lyrics, her low warble and her particular spin on Americana as filtered through traditions that span Appalachian folk and New Orleans jazz, Gullah roots and Texas country. “Songwriters echo each other like mockingbirds,” she says. “You take one thing and you pass it on.” Holland lists her songwriting heroes as Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson and Daniel Johnston. (The latter is manic depressive; Holland she says she loves him but could never hang out with him. Again.) Holland’s own life experience (or perhaps it’s just her aesthetic) underscores her sound with a dark pang. “I love really revealing, devastating songs,” she says. “After awhile I started realizing that stuff is really painful to perform. With The Living and the Dead [from 2008] and this album, I was trying to write stuff that’s more sociable.”
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what:
Touring in support of new album Pint of Blood. David Dondero opens.
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The Grey Eagle
when:
Friday, July 29 (9 p.m., $12 advance/$15 day of show. thegreyeagle.com)
Au courant: From working with the Be Good Tanyas to TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone, singer/songwriter Jolie Holland says “I’m not taking on the trappings of what’s considered ‘of the moment.’ I try not to be bullied by fashion in any sense.” Photo by Scott Irvine
The idea of a pint of blood, she says, has to do with a William Burroughs quote about how if you spend an hour with a person who makes you feel like you’ve been drained of plasma, that person is not your friend. “The pint of blood is about what you get back from really wonderful people,” says Holland. “That kind of positive energy.” This doesn’t mean that Holland no longer derives inspiration from the Van Zandts of the world. (Of the late Texas singer/songwriter she says, “he did not receive salvation through his
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work, but that doesn’t mean we can’t receive salvation through his work.”) Or the Johnstons. The possessed and dispossessed. “It’s important to realize even if a person is a crazy person who you’d never want to be around, their music can be really good for you,” she says. “I really think music is first and foremost about spirit.” Among the less-tortured influences, Holland counts the very much alive musician Michael Hurley. Of him, Holland says, “It’s super-inspiring to be inside his songs. Just learning a few of his songs is an amazing education.” With col-
laborator and tour-mate Grey Gersten, Holland is in the process of making an album covering Hurley’s songs. Gersten is in Rain Machine, the side project of TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone; Malone and Holland toured together earlier this year. “I’ve always worked with people whose music was all over the place,” says Holland. “I write these songs and I don’t think of them as attempting to be timeless. It’s all very fresh to me — I’m not taking on the trappings of what’s considered ‘of the moment.’ I try not to be bullied by fashion in any sense.” The cross-grenre collaborations don’t seem like a stretch. For example: “I realized a lot of rappers like my music,” says Holland, who’s long sang backup and played instruments in ensembles with hip-hop artists. Gersten tells Holland that because her writing has so much to do with condensation of meaning and rhythmic delivery, there’s a natural confluence between her songs and the aims of rap performers. One of Holland’s projects in the works (long term) is with Boots Riley of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club. And then there’s her work on film scores, an undertaking that seems to simultaneously thrill and depress Holland. “I don’t know what the hell is going on,” she says of one film that was supposed to be completed last summer. “I don’t even think about it anymore.” But she loves a single band or musician-scored film: Neil Young for Dead Man, Wu-Tang Clan for Ghost Dog, Cat Stevens for Harold and Maude. Holland’s music has made it into films: She sang “Flood of Dreams” in King of California. Other songs don’t see the big screen: “June,” on Blood, was originally intended for the score of that most recent (and likely curtailed) indie film. “We’re talking about Grey producing an album of mine where I mostly play solo and whether or not the movie happens, I’ll probably use those songs,” Holland says. “There were songs from the last record that were supposed to be in a movie, too, that lost its funding.” Lost funding seems a recurrent reality. “It’s super scary sometimes,” she says. Scary in an ifI-pay-so-and-so-back-I-can’t-pay-the-rent way. “But if you keep scaling down, it’s possible. If you live in the country, it’s possible.” And there are breaks: the right connection, the right collaboration, the right song writing credit on the right album. “Every once in a while, something works out,” says Holland. “Or maybe I’ll just get a yurt and live in somebody’s yard.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.
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Rough-and-tumble reunion
Drug Money’s Fisher Meehan and Paul Conrad reunite for the Decline of Western North Carolina weekend by Steve Shanafelt When I tell Fisher Meehan, talking to me on the other end of a cell phone he says he picked up in the lost-and-found at a strip club, that his former bandmate Paul Conrad recently described the experience of playing together as “holding on for dear life,” he gives a muted chuckle. “Aw, that’s cool,” he says in the same laidback, almost goofy cadence that always contrasted so dramatically with the jet-engine wash of fury and sound that made his former band, Drug Money, so captivating to watch. He tells me to bring earplugs to their upcoming show at Broadway’s, part of the Decline of Western North Carolina event during Bele Chere weekend during which several classic local bands, such as Luvsix, reunite. “I tell you what, it’s not going to be polished,” Meehan says. “It’s going to be the old Drug Money. It’s going to be fiery and loud and ... you know.” As it happens, I do. Back in 2002, when Meehan and Conrad were set to leave town to record an album and establish themselves in New York, they played an epic, packed farewell show at now-closed downtown venue Vincent’s Ear. They had a huge sound — particularly for guitar-and-drums duo — which you didn’t so much hear as feel in your bone marrow. At the time, Drug Money had a core of fans numbering in the hundreds, maybe into the thousands, which was big for a local band of the era. That ear-splittingly loud night, it seemed like everyone who had ever heard of the band was there in that cramped basement bar. That show was also the very last time most of those fans saw Meehan and Conrad perform together. The New York trip went badly: no album, Conrad dropped from the band. Meehan would later reform Drug Money as a four-piece (including Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds, both now members of the Grammy-nominated act Band of Horses) and trading aggression and dissonance
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Saturday, July 30. 8 p.m. $5. declineradio.com Friday: Drug Money, The Floridiots, Fun At The Farm, Hoss, Isaac Johnson on Friday Saturday: Luvsix, Electrolux, Dark Ridge, Glaze and Sturgeon Hoof
An electricity of anticipation: Fisher Meehan and Paul Conrad (hanging at Collapseable Studios last year) are the original lineup of Drug Money, the hard-driving pop band that was once a fixture of the local music scene. They’ll get back together for this weekend’s Decline of WNC shows, which feature a bevy of other once almost-famous Asheville bands. for a more-polished studio-friendly rock sound. It was that version of the band that gained the most attention outside of Asheville, recording the nationally released MTN CTY JUNK and touring until Meehan’s past — an outstanding warrant for fleeing sentencing on an assault charge — caught up with him. He did time and the band broke up. After his release from prison in 2004, Meehan briefly returned to Asheville, performing with friends under the name Drug Money until the controversial closure of Vincent’s Ear later that year. He moved to Atlanta, then Athens. Later, he relocated to Pennsylvania, and finally to New York, where he’s been for the last several years. He’s been working on new material the entire time — mostly solo stuff, which he describes as being “the same horse I rode into Asheville on.” It’s not surprising to hear more than a touch of nostalgia for the early Drug Money era — “before the label got a hold of it,” as Meehan puts it. There was an electricity of anticipation to the band in that era, which no later version of the band was able to recapture. When organizers of the Decline of WNC showcase contacted Meehan about the idea of headlining one of their two shows during Bele Chere weekend — preferably under the Drug Money name — the answer was obvious. “What the hell?” Fisher Meehan recalls think-
ing, “I’ll do this is Paul is into it, that’s the only way.” So he sent Conrad a text message. “I didn’t even think,” Conrad says. “I just texted him back ‘Hell yeah.’” Practically, however, there are challenges. Apart from a brief, one-show reunion last year at the Collapseable Studios 10-year anniversary, the two haven’t played these songs together in “six or seven years,” Meehan estimates. “Make no mistake, I’m having to relearn most of these things, for sure,” Meehan says. “These songs are definitely not in my set anymore. But every once in a while I’ll do ‘Oregon Song,’ ... and I still do ‘Rough and Tumble’ almost every show. I’d say 90-percent of this set I’m having to relearn. ... We’re going to have to hole up, and beat this thing up.” Although he assures me he’ll be getting as much practice time in with Meehan as possible before the show, Conrad doesn’t seem particularly worried about recreating the duo’s chemistry. “Those songs, I don’t forget those,” Conrad says. “That guitar is so loud that it makes your body involuntarily bounce off the drums. There’s really not a whole lot of thought that goes in it; it’s just so visceral.” X Steve Shanafelt can be reached at sshanafelt@ mountainx.com.
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smartbets Seussical Part Broadway musical, part Dr. Seuss send up, Seussical (on stage at The Parkway Playhouse from Thursday, July 28-Saturday, Aug. 6) is based loosley on Dr. Seuss’ popular Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches an Egg. Characters from the Dr. Seuss repertoire, like the Grinch and Yertle the Turtle, make a showing and the hijincks are narrated by none other than The Cat in the Hat. “Seussical is an imaginative joy ride of a show,” says Parkway Playhouse Producing Artistic Director, Andrew Gall. In case it’s not readily apparent, bring the kids. Performances run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. $12-$22. parkwayplayhouse.com.
Gift of Gab at Mellow Mushroom If you missed underground MC Gift of Gab last time he performed at Mellow Mushroom, you’re in luck, the rapper returns on Thursday, July 28. California-based Gift of Gab is known for his work with Blackalicious and for his collaborations (check out his verse on local hiphop artist Agent 23’s Monkeywrench). He’ll be supported by Agent 23 and Adam Strange. The evening includes a special appearance by Pyinfamous. 10 p.m., $10 advance/$12 day of show. Tickets at brownpapertickets. com/event/184872.
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clubland
where to find the clubs • what is playing • listings for venues throughout Western North Carolina Clubland rules •To qualify for a free listing, a venue must be predominately dedicated to the performing arts. Bookstores and cafés with regular open mics and musical events are also allowed. •To limit confusion, events must be submitted by the venue owner or a representative of that venue. •Events must be submitted in written form by e-mail (clubland@mountainx.com), fax, snail mail or hand-delivered to the Clubland Editor Dane Smith at 2 Wall St., Room 209, Asheville, NC 28801. Events submitted to other staff members are not assured of inclusion in Clubland. •Clubs must hold at least TWO events per week to qualify for listing space. Any venue that is inactive in Clubland for one month will be removed. •The Clubland Editor reserves the right to edit or exclude events or venues. •Deadline is by noon on Monday for that Wednesday’s publication. This is a firm deadline.
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Black Mountain Ale House
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Open mic, 8-11pm
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Open mic
Blue Note Grille
Pow Pow Hanks (alt-country, folk, funk) Craggie Brewing Company
Live music, 6-9pm
Salsa night (free lessons, followed by dance) Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Juliana Finch (indie, folk) Good Stuff
Open mic
Grove Park Inn
Juan Benavides Trio (flamenco), 8-10pm
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Altamont Brewing Company
Haywood Lounge
The Blood Gypsies, 10pm
Open mic
Athena’s Club
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
One Stop Bar
Firestorm Cafe and Books
Timbre (folk, rock) w/ Aaron Foster Buchanan & Ponyboy
Jammin’ w/ Funky Max
Fred’s Speakeasy
Wild Wing Cafe
S.I.N. w/ Scary Mary
Wing of Fire w/ Jeff & Justin (acoustic)
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Thu., July 28
Paul’s Creek Band (bluegrass)
Barley’s Taproom
Good Stuff
Alien Music Club (jazz jam)
Gene Peyroux & the Acoustalectric Pedals of Love (rock, funk, soul)
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Woody Wood & Friends, 10pm
Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, folk, roots)
Red Room
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Blue Note Grille
Dance party w/ DJ Steele
Creatures Cafe
5 Walnut Wine Bar
The Marcus King Band (blues, soul, rock), 9pm Donna Hopkins, India Hopkins, Bobby Miller & more, 11pm Cadillac Rex (suft, rockabilly), 8pm
BoBo Gallery
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Westville Pub
Olive or Twist
Open mic, 9pm
Wed., July 27
Front stage: Dave Turner
Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar
Open mic w/ Brian Keith
Laura Thurston (singer/songwriter)
Ryan Cavanaugh & No Man’s Land (bluegrass, jazz) w/ Extract 17
BoBo Gallery
Grove Park Inn
Wayfarers All
TallGary’s Cantina
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Boiler Room
Open mic/jam, 7pm
Local DJ Exposure Night (electronic, dance)
The Get Down
Handlebar
Ed Schrader’s Music Beat w/ Common Visions, Plucky Walker & SLAW
Clingman Cafe
Vollie McKenzie
Sevendust (rock, alternative) w/ Adelitas Way, Eye Empire & Seven Day Sonnet
The Magnetic Field
Craggie Brewing Company
Haywood Lounge
Ahleuchatistas (avant-garde, jazz, rock) w/ Doom Ribbons, Coconut Cake & House of Building
Open mic, 6-9pm
Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard
Creatures Cafe
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
“Holy Hip-Hop” w/ DJ Besbleve
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Jack of the Wood Pub
Female blues singer showcase
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am
Vanuatu Kava Bar
Emerald Lounge
Open mic
Bluegrass jam, 7pm
Mellow Mushroom
Reggae Dancehall Summer Bash w/ Cosmic Wind & Sound Pimp
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Gift of Gab (hip-hop, rap) w/ Agent 23, Adam Strange & PyInfamous Olive or Twist
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Clouds of Greer
Americana, Country, Pop • Outdoor Stage FREE • Doors @ 4pm show is 6-8pm
(Rock, blues, Jazz)
fRi, august 5
(alteRnative Rock)
sat, august 6
unDeRhill Rose (countRY soul)
no cover charge (4-8pm) music on new outdoor stage - weather permitting
thuR, august 11
tR3 feat. tiM ReYnolDs (Rock, funk, Jazz)
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Taproom Hours: M-W: 4pm - 9pm th-sat: 2pm - 12am | sun: 2pm - 9pm
West Coast Swing Dancing w/ The Heather Masterton Quartet, 8pm One Stop Bar
Bobby Miller & the Virginia Daredevils (progressive bluegrass) w/ The Last Straw
Dance party w/ DJ Moto
Doug Wyatt
Fri., July 29
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Athena’s Club
Jolie Holland (singer/songwriter, folk, jazz, blues) w/ David Dondero
Orange Peel
ZOSO (Led Zeppelin tribute)
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 5-9pm DJ, 9pm-2am
Pack’s Tavern
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter)
Acoustic Swing
Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm The Business (Motown funk), 8-11pm
Pisgah Brewing Company
Blue Note Grille
Velvet Truckstop (Americana, rock)
Grace Adele
Handlebar
Purple Onion Cafe
BoBo Gallery
Marjorie Thompson
Brazil Vibes
Red Room
Clingman Cafe
Dance party w/ DJ Steele
Stephen Shealy
Highland Brewing Company
Red Step Artworks
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Open mic
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Open mic w/ Greg Speas, 7-10pm Root Bar No. 1
Outside the Box (rock) Shifter’s
Open jam
Straightaway Cafe
Scott Murray
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Eleven on Grove
EDM w/ Matt Harper, Drew Dark & Olof Pohlson Emerald Lounge
DJ Equal & DJ Football Firestorm Cafe and Books
The Pretty Darns (acoustic, bluegrass) Fred’s Speakeasy
TallGary’s Cantina
Barrel House Blues
Johnny Coit & John Dempsey (blues, jam, covers)
The Get Down
Fred’s Speakeasy South
Bad Cop (blues, rock) w/ Rory Kelly’s Triple Threat
DJ Dizzy dance party
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Tennessee Hollow (Americana, blues, rock)
Jim Arrendell blues jam Vincenzo’s Bistro
Ginny McAfee (singer-songwriter)
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Craig Larimer (folk, jazz)
Grove Park Inn
Mother’s Finest (funk) w/ The Crunch
WED. 7/27
Leigh Glass Band (Americana, blues, rock) Chalwa (reggae)
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Iron Horse Station
ART FOLK 9:30-12 FREE SHOW! $1 off All Vodkas
FRI. 7/29
Jack of the Wood Pub
Thunder Head
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Back stage: Cusses (weirdo rock) w/ Wages & The Treatment
SUN. 7/31
(Hosted by Amanda Platt of The Honeycutters)
Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off Appetizers $4 Margaritas
VIncent’s Missing Ear (“art-infused rock”) Olive or Twist
Live jazz, Motown & rock, 8pm One Stop Bar
Alex King Trio (“triple distilled progressive”)
Burnstitch (metal) w/ Telic, Lydia Can’t Breathe & Maylay
Local hip-hop showcase feat: Neck Breaka Society, Crazyhorse & Colston, DJ Nicodemus & more
Wild Wing Cafe
Good Stuff
Pack’s Tavern
TUES. 8/2
SAT. 7/30
• All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast All Day! • $1 Off Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas
OPEN MIC IS BACK! Sign up at 7pm
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
THUR. 7/28
$3.50 Gin & Tonics • Bring A Team Folk / Indie / Pop • 10pm-1am www.myspace.com/nowyouseethem $5 Robo Shots
Red Hot Sugar Babies (hot jazz)
Fri. July 29
Cusses w/ wages & the treatment
TRIVIA NIGHT 9 pm • Prizes NOW YOU SEE THEM
Jack of Hearts Pub
Jus One More
Bring Your Instrument $1 off all Whiskey
Triple Distilled Progressive
Utah Green (eclectic folk)
Cry Baby (jazz noir, swing, R&B)
JAMMIN w/FUNKY MAX ALEX KING TRIO
Hannah Flanagan’s
Westville Pub
Garage at Biltmore
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TUESDAY OPEN BLUES JAM W/ WESTVILLE ALLSTARS Shrimp ‘n Grits • $1 off Rum Drinks
SaT. July 30
nikki talley band
w/ the hOneyCutters Mariachi MondayS Live Mariachi Band $2 Tacos & Mexican Beer Specials O n t h e f r O n t s ta g e SundayS TueSdayS WedneSdayS
Aaron Price 1pm | Piano
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Dave Turner 9pm
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Aaron LaFalce (acoustic, rock), 5-8pm ReggaeInfinity, 9pm
Hannah Flanagan’s
PULP
Highland Brewing Company
Drunken Prayer (Americana)
Clouds of Greer (Americana, country, rock)
Red Room
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Dance party w/ DJ D-Day or DJ Drea
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
Root Bar No. 1
Hotel Indigo
Sunday Jam Presents (indie, rock) Scandals Nightclub
Hotel Indigo
Valorie Miller (Americana, folk)
The Chop House
Jack of the Wood Pub
Live jazz, 6-10pm
Sons of Ralph (bluegrass)
The Get Down
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Carolina Rex (blues, rock) Vanuatu Kava Bar
Space Medicine & the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient, folk, jam)
Serving Traditional Mexican Fare
M;:D;I:7O Open Mic Night
Where Asheville’s best musicians meet Starts at 7 pm $3 Highland Beer Specials
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Olive or Twist
Scandals Nightclub
The 42nd Street Jazz Band, 8pm One Stop Bar
Grateful Dead Night w/ Phuncle Sam Pack’s Tavern
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
“Starving Artists” open mic DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am The Bywater
“Miriam Allen’s Garden Party Music,” 5-8pm
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Mon., August 1
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 5-9pm DJ, 9pm-2am
Root Bar No. 1
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Pow Pow Hanks (folk, alt-country)
No Jacket Required (covers), 8-10pm
Scandals Nightclub
Altamont Brewing Company
Black Mountain Ale House
Lyndsay Wojcik (folk, roots, soul)
DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12am
Blue Note Grille
Straightaway Cafe
Gary Segal (singer-songwriter) & friends
The Porch Dragons
Clingman Cafe
The Chop House
Steve Thornes
Live jazz, 6-10pm
Black Tie Operation (punk, hardcore) w/ Graven Hand
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
The Get Down
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am
Escape From Choad Mountain feat: Auxes, Flies Around It, Cher Horrowitz & Sangaia
Emerald Lounge
The Market Place
Athena’s Club
The Moon Shine Babies (Americana) Space Heaters (acoustic, swing) DJ Spy-V
Todd Steed & the Suns of Phere (modern folk)
DJ Skillz, 2pm Sirius.B (gypsy-flavored “absurdist”) w/ Blair Crimmins & the Hookers, 9pm
Live music
Firestorm Cafe and Books
The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn
C-4 Band (alt-country, bluegrass, Americana) Fred’s Speakeasy
The Scissormen (punk, blues) w/ The Gin Fits
The Recovery Room
Live music
Frank Beeson w/ special guests Thirsty Monk South
Generation of Vipers w/ Shadow of The Destroyer Live DJ
The Wayside Sound (acoustic jazz duo) Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)
Roots jam w/ Kevin Scanlon Grove Park Inn
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm Handlebar
Lotion (“aggressive lounge”) Red Room
Open mic
The Bywater
“Asheville’s Best Bluegrass Jam,” 8:30pm Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Vocal jazz session w/ Sharon LaMotte, 7:30pm Vincenzo’s Bistro
Marc Keller
Gene Peyroux & the Acoustalectric Pedals of Love (rock, funk, soul)
Westville Pub
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Tue., August 2
Scott Dameron & Jay Ladd (folk, singer/songwriters)
Vincenzo’s Bistro
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Marc Keller
Corbin & Bones (jazz, swing), 8-10pm
Garage at Biltmore
Westville Pub
Altamont Brewing Company
Now You See Them (folk, indie, pop)
Open mic w/ Zachary T, 8:30pm
White Horse
Creatures Cafe
Asheville Jazz Orchestra
Singer/songwriter showcase
Wild Wing Cafe
Firestorm Cafe and Books
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room
Nu-Blu (folk, bluegrass, Americana)
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
SANDWICHES
Jon Corbin (of Firecracker Jazz Band), 1-3pm
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Afterburn 3 feat: Quetzatl, GalaxC Girl, Dubvirus & more Good Stuff
Innocent Flannel (indie, rock) Grove Park Inn
Viper’s Dream, 2-5pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm Kat Williams (blues, jazz, soul), 8-11pm Handlebar
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Honkey Tonkin’ Don Humphries (early show) Young Couples (indie pop) w/ Run Boy Run, 9pm
Red Room
Sat., July 30
50¢ Wings! • 10pm Free!
Luella’s Bar-B-Que
Front stage: Aaron Price (piano)
Village Wayside Bar and Grille
Country Fried Fridays w/ Jeff Bates
FUNK JAM!
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Purple Onion Cafe
Wild Wing Cafe
Tues. Aug 2nd
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
The Recovery Room
Sheila Kay Adams & Connie Regan-Blake
NEW VENUE
Irish session, 3 & 5pm
Back stage: The Honeycutters (Americana, blues, country) w/ Nikki Talley Band
Poppies Market & Cafe
White Horse
Local Hip-Hop Showcase 10pm $5
Jack of the Wood Pub
The Get Down
Peggy Ratusz (1st & 3rd Fridays) Ginny McAfee (2nd & 4th Fridays)
__________ Fri. July 29th
Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist”), 7-10pm
Jeff Anders & Justin Burrell, noon-3pm Laura Michaels Duo, 5-8pm DJ Moto, 9:30pm
Vincenzo’s Bistro
$5
Grove Park Inn
Jack of Hearts Pub
The Regulars Band (pop, rock, funk)
Bobby Miller & The Virginia Daredevils w/ The Last Straw 10:00 pm
Blues Gathering feat: Mary Flower, Scott Ainslie & Steve James
Gary Segal (singer-songwriter)
Kyle Sorrenson
__________ Thur July 28th
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
Straightaway Cafe
Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
504 Haywood Rd. West Asheville • 828-255-1109 “It’s bigger than it looks!”
Punk Rock Sunday
Two Guitars (classical), 10am-noon Bob Zullo (jazz, pop), 6:30-10:30pm
The Wine Cellar at Saluda Inn
Woody Wood &10pmFriends Free!
Fred’s Speakeasy
Barb Turner (rock, country, R&B)
Live music
pinball, foosball, ping-pong & a kickass jukebox kitchen open until late
DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am
Iron Horse Station
The Market Place
Wed. July 27th
Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist”), 7-10pm
Boiler Room
DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am
Hurray for the Riff Raff w/ The Tumbleweeds
Now Open at Noon Fri, Sat & Sun
Brushfire Stankgrass (acoustic, bluegrass)
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band (funk, rock) w/ Lionz of Zion
The Nightcrawlers (blues, rock)
Space Capone (funk, R&B, rock, soul) w/ The Broadcast
Sun., July 31
Open mic
Open mic, 7:30pm
Garage at Biltmore
Phat Tuesdays
Grove Park Inn
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jerome Widenhouse & friends (jazz), 7-9pm
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Handlebar
Will Straughan (Americana)
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
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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
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
Tuesday swing dance, 7pm Gene Dillard Bluegrass Jam, 8:30pm
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe
Jack of the Wood Pub
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Blue Note Grille
Westville Pub
BoBo Gallery
White Horse
Creatures Cafe
DJ Eklipse
Singer/songwriter in the round feat: Tyler Nail, Ben Wilson, Chris Wilhelm & Mac Comer
Marc Keller
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Blues jam
Pow Pow Hanks (alt-country)
Bill Cave (Americana, folk)
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
Wed., August 3
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am
5 Walnut Wine Bar
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Red Room
Aaron LaFalce (acoustic, rock), 6:30pm The Bywater
Open mic w/ Taylor Martin, 8:30pm
Juan Benavides Trio (flamenco), 8-10pm Athena’s Club
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm
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Appleseed Cast | Low Anthem Emmit-Nershi Band | Secret Chiefs 3 Chris Knight | Jorma Kaukonen
Classic & Contemporary Cocktails Sumptuous Small Plates Rooftop Seating SPECIALS Sunday: $4 Champagne Monday: $4 Well Drinks Tuesday: $4 Well Drinks Wednesday: $6 Call Bourbon & Scotch Thursday: $5 Martinis
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Open mic, 9pm
Irish Sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:45pm
Tuesday Rotations w/ Chris Ballard & guests, 10pm
Friday - Sunday 3 pm until
Open mic
Olive or Twist
Al Coffee McDaniel (blues, soul), 8pm
Monday - Thursday 5 pm until
Salsa night (free lessons, followed by dance) Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Jon Corbin (“sonic scientist”) Good Stuff
Open mic
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“Holy Hip-Hop” w/ DJ Besbleve
Haywood Lounge
Red Room
Open mic
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Emerald Lounge
Red Step Artworks
Open mic
monday
Dead Night w/ Phuncle Sam Firestorm Cafe and Books
Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues / Wild Wing Cafe
Root Bar No. 1
tuesday
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jus One More
Live bluegrass
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
Front stage: Shane Perlowin (electic guitar)
august 3rd • 6pm
Carrier park • amboy rd. asheville more info at www.velosportsracing.com/ wordpress/ringoffire
karaoke
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
The Go Devils (psychobilly, punk)
Purple Onion Cafe
Markley & Balmer
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Mysterious Rabbit Puppet Army (puppets, theatre) Garage at Biltmore
Digital Natives Collective
Gene Peyroux & the Acoustalectric Pedals of Love (rock, funk, soul)
Red Room
Grove Park Inn
Open mic/jam, 7pm
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
DJ N-Famous
Haywood Lounge
Vanuatu Kava Bar Vincenzo’s Bistro
Ginny McAfee (singer-songwriter) Westville Pub
The Brave New Gravelys (pop, rock, folk)
Bluegrass jam, 7pm
Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)
Wild Wing Cafe
Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Westville Pub
Jammin’ w/ Funky Max
The Hot at Nights (jazz, experimental) w/ Mississippi John Doude
Wild Wing Cafe
Olive or Twist
Wing of Fire w/ Jeff & Justin (acoustic)
Thu., August 4
West Coast Swing Dancing w/ The Heather Masterton Quartet, 8pm One Stop Bar
Barley’s Taproom
Peggy Ratusz & friends
Pasckie Pascua & Caleb Beissert (poetry)
Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Go Hard
Jack of the Wood Pub
Vincenzo’s Bistro
Free Lunch w/ Albert Adams & Neapolitan Children Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
Open mic
The Get Down
Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm Killer B’s (favorites by request), 8-11pm
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Vanuatu Kava Bar
Jay Brown (Americana, folk) Homesick Elephants
Cadillac Rex (suft, rockabilly), 8pm
TallGary’s Cantina
Open mic w/ Greg Speas, 7-10pm
Straightaway Cafe
Good Stuff
Olive or Twist
Dance party w/ DJ Steele
Dance party w/ DJ Steele
Mark Appleford (singer/songwriter, harmonica, guitar), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am
Orange Peel
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Creatures Cafe
Pisgah Brewing Company
The Blue Dragons (experimental, folk, rock)
Cancun Mexican Grill / Club Hairspray / Harrah’s Cherokee Fairview Tavern Fat Cat’s Billards / Mack Kell’s Midway Tavern / Shifter’s / Shovelhead Saloon
Athena’s Club
Boiler Room
Open mic, 6-9pm
thursday
Fri., August 5
Alien Music Club (jazz jam)
Hollywood Undead (rock, metal, hardcore) w/ All That Remains & Hyro Da Hero
Beacon Pub / Buffalo Wild Wings / Fred’s Speakeasy / The Hangar / Midway Tavern / O’Malleys on Main
friday
Creatures Cafe
Craggie Brewing Company
wednesday
Dance party w/ DJ Moto
The Secret B-Sides (hip-hop, R&B, soul) w/ ArtOfficial
Local DJ Exposure Night (electronic, dance)
Jus One More / The Pocket / Red Room
World Vision benefit Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Fred’s Speakeasy
Dubstruck
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saturday The Hangar / Holland’s Grille Jus One More / Midway Tavern / Rendezvous / Shovelhead Saloon / The Still
sunday Cancun Mexican Grill / Fred’s Speakeasy South / The Hangar The Get Down / Shifter’s French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Brian Turner (jazz piano) Garage at Biltmore
Fractal Phono, Pan Door, Olaf & Spaghetti Man Good Stuff
iamlove (“electro folk”) Grove Park Inn
Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 5:30-7:30pm The Business (Motown funk), 8-11pm
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Handlebar
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic w/ Craig Sorrells Project Highland Brewing Company
48 Madison (rock, fusion)
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Iron Horse Station
Ladies & Couples Welcome Sports Lounge feat. UFC on big screen Now featuring area’s only “Spinning Pole” Great Drink Specials Every Night
Dave Desmelik (Americana) Jack of Hearts Pub
The Jolly Beggars (Celtic) Jack of the Wood Pub
The Vespers (folk) Olive or Twist
Live jazz, Motown & rock, 8pm One Stop Bar
Gas House Mouse (blues, funk, soul) Orange Peel
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Gillian Welch (folk, Americana, country)
TheTreasureClub.com
Big Something (rock, alternative)
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Pisgah Brewing Company Red Room
Dance party w/ DJ D-Day or DJ Drea Root Bar No. 1
Kevin Scanlon (bluegrass, folk) Scandals Nightclub
DJ dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Non-stop rock ‘n’ roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Ten Cent Poetry (acoustic, folk)
Straightaway Cafe
Circus Mutt (acoustic rock)
Garage at Biltmore
Chachillie (hip-hop) w/ Yuung T & Campaign
TallGary’s Cantina
Twisted Trail (country)
Good Stuff
Lorraine Conard Band (Americana, country, blues)
The Chop House
Live jazz, 6-10pm
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern
The Get Down
Dead Yet w/ Ritual & Old Mountain The Market Place
Kovacs & the Polar Bear (indie, folk, rock) Grove Park Inn
Underhill Rose (country, folk, soul) Purple Onion Cafe
Bucktown Kickback Red Room
DJ Spy-V
Root Bar No. 1
Chris Wilhelm (folk, rock) Scandals Nightclub
FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY
Straightaway Cafe
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TallGary’s Cantina
Slow Down Sundays
Pat Flaherty (blues, country, folk)
Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub
4 Rounds Left (rock)
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues
Handlebar
The Get Down
Traveling Without Moving w/ Stereo Reform
Love Six w/ Them Teasters
Horizons at Grove Park Inn
The Market Place
Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm
Live music
Hotel Indigo
The Recovery Room
Russ Wilson & His Mighty Mighty Men Vanuatu Kava Bar
Space Medicine & the Mystic Ferrymen (ambient, folk, jam) Vincenzo’s Bistro
Peggy Ratusz (1st & 3rd Fridays) Ginny McAfee (2nd & 4th Fridays) White Horse
Lyndsay Wojcik, Molly Rose Reed & Utah Green (folk, roots, singer/songwriters)
Sat., August 6 Altamont Brewing Company
Kill Baby Kill w/ The Monterreys (surf rock), 10pm Athena’s Club
The Chop House
Live jazz, 6-10pm
Live music
Iron Horse Station
Nate McCoy (acoustic, country, rock)
Peggy Ratusz & Daddy Longlegs (soul, blues, dance)
Jack of Hearts Pub
Vincenzo’s Bistro
The Vespers (folk)
Marc Keller
Jack of the Wood Pub
Westville Pub
Justin Kalk Orchestra (“jazzgrass & hiprock”)
Big Daddy Love (Americana)
Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)
White Horse
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Director: Andrew Rossi (Eat This New York) Players: David Carr, Bill Keller, Brian Stetler, Bruce Headlam, Jimmy Wales, Carl Bernstein
Please call the info line for updated showtimes. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (N) 7:00 Thu Aug 4 only Bridesmaids (R) 7:00 (no show Thu Aug 4) The Hangover Part Two (R) 10:00 Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 1:00, 400
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Page One: Inside the New York Times JJJJ
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The Story: Documentary covering a year at the New York Times as it fights for its survival in a changing media landscape. The Lowdown: Compelling, constantly watchable, but somewhat unfocused documentary that is held together by the subject and the personality of media reporter David Carr. I won’t deny that aspects of Andrew Rossi’s Page One: Inside the New York Times feel more than a little like a combination of the Times sending a very self-congratulatory love letter to itself and an even more self-serving advert to get the viewer to pony-up for that paywall they’ve stuck on their online content. Having said that, I also found the film to be compelling viewing — not only for the issues it raises about the state of journalism, but because of the presence of the paper’s media reporter David Carr. Carr is like a modern variation on the old school Ben Hecht-style reporter — you know the kind that Hecht and Charles MacArthur immortalized back in 1928 with The Front Page. (And if you don’t know, seek out the play — or at least the 1940 film version His Girl Friday.) Carr is the glue that holds the film together. Without him — and the central drama of him tackling the notorious regime change at the Chicago Tribune — Page One would have no shape at all. Even with him, the film kind of flops around. It seems to otherwise have no clear idea what it wants to say beyond putting forth the case that a world with the The New York Times is unthinkable. While I’m sufficiently conventional in my thinking to largely agree with that sentiment — as long as the Village Voice stays afloat, too — I can’t say
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David Carr tackling the Chicago Tribune story in the worthy and compelling documentary Page One: Inside the New York Times. that the movie makes it entirely clear why the Times is so important in this age of blogging and Twitter and so-called “citizen journalism.” (Then again, the case could be made that the unchecked blogger, the undigested Twitter postings and the all too often crackpot nature of “citizen journalism” are themselves reason enough.) Thankfully, the film has Carr to keep it going. Even before settling into his central drama, his presence shapes the film — as in the scene where he subdues a cocky blogger site by cutting everything out of a printed version of their main page that they obtained from a newspaper or recognized media source, leaving them with a page that is 90 percent holes. He also works as the face of the journalist adapting to the use — however grudgingly — of the new tools on the interconnected online world. As a former crack addict who pulled himself together and essentially recreated himself, he understands the necessity of adaptation. There’s no denying that the film’s centerpiece — its most entertaining, satisfying and convincing section — is the business involving him tackling the nightmare at the Tribune when new owner Sam Zell, who knew and cared nothing about journalism, turned the business over to radio executives who knew and cared even less. Seeing Carr and the Times bring them down is definitely gratifying. But beyond this — and despite what it omits and what it (perhaps foolishly) assumes you already know — I think the film is important simply for the issues it raises. That it can’t answer them is a separate issue. If it at least gets the viewer to think about them, it’s accomplished much. Rated R for strong language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14
Captain America: The First Avenger JJ
Director: Joe Johnston (The Wolfman) Players: Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Toby Jones Comic Book Action Rated PG-13
The Story: During World War II, a skinny weakling is given super powers by the U.S. government, and becomes the superhero Captain America. The Lowdown: Goofy comic-book action that’s a couple of steps away from being wholly disastrous, but just barely. On the wrongheaded side of bad comes Joe Johnston’s Captain America: The First Avenger, a movie that does five things wrong for every one thing it does right. The film’s missteps aren’t huge or overt, but rather are a bunch of tiny blunders that sneak up on you. I was about halfway through the film before I realized, “Hey, wait a second, this might actually not be very good.” Unfortunately, I was right, since the movie slowly unravels as the reels pile up, as its collection of poor aesthetic choices and confusing technical choices become more and more offputting. The film is the latest in Marvel Comics build-up to their great big orgiastic Avengers movie that’s slated to come out next year, and follows down the same wisecracking paths as Jon Favreau’s Iron Man flicks and this year’s Thor. But where those films have a definitive — and workable — palette to paint from (Iron Man is centered around modern-day technology; Thor is based around magic),
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Assassination Games (R) 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:50, 10:05 Buck (PG) 12:50, 3:00, 5:05, 7:25, 9:30 (Sofa Cinema) 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 Cowboys & Aliens (PG13) 11:15, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) 11:20, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20
Friends with Benefits (R) 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10 (Sofa Cinema) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 2D (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:20, 10:15 Horrible Bosses (R) 11:25, 1:50, 4:25, 8:00, 10:20 (Sofa Cinema) Midnight in Paris (PG-13) 11:45, 1:55, 4:15, 7:40, 10:25 (Sofa Cinema) Page One: Inside the New York Times (R) 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:35 The Smurfs (PG) 11:35, 2:05, 4:35, 7:00, 9:25 Submarine (R) 12:35, 2:55, 5:10, 7:55, 10:10 Transformers: Dark of the Moon 2D (PG-13) 10:00 The Tree of Life (PG-13) 12:05, 3:25, 7:05, 10:05
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Bad Teacher (R) 10:10 Captain America: The First Avenger 3D (PG-13) 1:00, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50 Captain America: The First Avenger 2D (PG-13) 12:30, 3:40, 7:30, 10:20 Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) 1:30, 4:15, 7:50, 10:30 Larry Crowne (PG-13) 12:40, 3:50, 8:00, 10:25 Monte Carlo (PG) 1:10, 4:20, 7:20, 9:55 The Smurfs 3D (PG) 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:00 The Smurfs 2D (PG) 1:20, 4:30, 7:40
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filmsociety 28 Days Later… JJJJJ
Director: Danny Boyle Players: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns Horror Rated R 28 Days Later… (2003) is the film where director Danny Boyle got past simple acts of cinematic cleverness and finally lived up to the promise of Trainspotting (1996) and Shallow Grave (1994). It’s also the movie that brought zombie horror back into vogue — for better or for worse — within pop culture. And without getting into the specifics of whether this is or is not zombie horror — this isn’t the George A. Romero-style shambling undead at work here — it’s close enough for me. Regardless of the what subgenre the film falls into — and pointing out that Romero doesn’t have the last, or even first, word in zombies — or of any shortcomings or oversights that might crop up within the script, the film remains one of the best horror movies to come out over the past decade, if not the best. This is flat-out nasty, bloody, scary horror here, yet intelligent, and keeping a firm grasp on the humanity that’s become a staple of Boyle’s oeuvre. reviewed by Justin Souther The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen 28 Days Later... on Thursday, July 28, 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.
Design for Living JJJJJ
Director: Ernst Lubitsch Players: Fredric March, Gary Cooper, Miriam Hopkins, Edward Everett Horton, Franklin Pangborn Sophisticated Comedy Rated NR “Immorality may be fun, but it isn’t fun enough to take the place of 100-percent virtue and three square meals a day,” opines Max Plunkett (Edward Everett Horton) on more than one occasion in Ernst Lubitsch’s Design for Living (1933). The film then goes out of its way to prove him wrong, which might seem a little shocking to today’s audiences in such an old movie. In pre-code Hollywood, it was surprising what they got away with — and never more so than in the final pre-code year of 1933. Actually, even for a pre-code film it was surprising that Lubitsch was allowed to make a film from Noel Coward’s play — no matter how much it was toned down — since the subject matter was and remained a ménage à trois. In this case, the partners are writer Thomas Chambers (Fredric March), painter George Curtis (Gary Cooper), and self-proclaimed “mother of the arts” Gilda Farrell (Miriam Hopkins) — and three prettier people in 1933 Hollywood would be hard to find. Of course, any actual reference to a threesome or bisexuality never made it into the film, but there’s more subtext than you can shake a stick at (if that’s your idea of a good time) and the ending — well, where else can it go? (If you see the film, you’ll know what I mean.) Coward purists dislike the film, largely because almost none of Coward’s dialogue was left and the characters had been Americanized for the stars, but no one else need worry about that. For Lubitsch, the film would mark the end of his most creative period at Paramount (1929-1933) — and a fine final bow it is. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Asheville Film Society will screen Design for Living Tuesday, August 2, 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.
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Captain America can’t quite figure out a proper tone, mostly due to being set in World War II. This should be a plus, since comic-book movies aren’t normally set in period (it already worked once this year for Marvel in X-Men: First Class), but war-torn Europe is a much grittier backdrop than the 1960s. Even here, the front isn’t depicted as all that much fun, which means when we get the laser-gun wielding, gimp-suit-sporting henchmen, none of it fits together all that well. Actually, the film starts running off the rails before all that. The first sign of trouble is when we meet our protagonist, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), a “90-pound asthmatic” — or rather some scrawny actor with Evans’ head CGI’ed on him, making him look a lot like Martin Short in the long forgotten Clifford (1994). Luckily, we don’t have to deal with our bobbleheaded hero for too long, since the U.S. government is kind enough to ‘roid him up, turning him into a buff, tanned-and-waxed superhuman soldier patriotically dubbed Captain America. The next section of the film works better, showing Rogers being used more as a symbol and a means of selling war bonds than as a superhero, which contrasts nicely with the relatively stark image of war-torn Europe. This doesn’t last long, however, as the film tries to shove all matter of goofy sci-fi into the mix. Most of this comes in the form of the occult-obsessed leader of the aforementioned leather-clad henchmen, Johann Schmidt, aka the Red Skull (played by Hugo Weaving in enough red make-up to make him look like a failed experiment at Yankee Candle). The idea is likely Johnston’s attempt at recreating the pulpera fun of Indiana Jones, but the screwier aspects of the plot don’t line up with the real-world feel the film is going for. It’s never quite playful enough to be pure dumb fun, but it’s also too lighthearted and wonky to work on the level of a more serious sci-fi film. Since a good bit of the action — usually consisting of Cap either running into or kicking bad guys — is shown via montage, there’s also a severe lack of cinematic excitement or innovation. Taking that into account, the entire film comes off as inept. This is true even down to the technical aspects, like its grainy digital-video look — $140 million and they couldn’t hire someone to properly light the sets? — plus all the phonylooking CGI. There’s also a wealth of bizarre editing choices, with short scenes being snuck in that have zero purpose in the film. (This is compounded with the requisite tag scene at the end, with Samuel L. Jackson setting up the Avengers next summer, followed by yet another post-credits tag scene. And then — after that — a trailer for The Avengers.) Sure, this is a movie with a beginning, a middle and an end. But it’s also a movie that’s an advertisement for another movie — one which isn’t due until next year — and which has Captain America’s plot completely at its mercy. The production-design choices that are tied into The Avengers — the “Cosmic Cube” business and Red Skull’s sci-fi technology — are exactly what doesn’t quite fit inside the film. Add it all up and Captain America becomes a pretty extraneous piece of filmmaking. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7
Friends with Benefits JJJJ
Director: Will Gluck (Easy A) Players: Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake, Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Richard Jenkins, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone Romantic Comedy Rated R
The Story: Two friends decide to enter into a nonromantic sexual relationship with predictable results that are presented in unpredictable ways. The Lowdown: Yeah, it’s another R-rated romantic comedy, but it’s the best of its kind — slyly self-aware, charming and not relying on the usual gross-out gags. All right, it’s official: I’ll be allowing myself to actually look forward to Will Gluck’s next film. After last year’s Easy A, and now Friends with Benefits, Gluck has crossed over into the realm — and a very small realm it is — of directors whose name on a romantic comedy doesn’t make me long for a nice torture-porn offering. It’s not quite as good as Easy A — or at least I don’t think so this close to seeing it — but Friends with Benefits also isn’t that far off, and it most certainly evidences the same sensibility and stylishness. Yes, in terms of concept it’s very like No Strings Attached. In fact, it seems that No Strings Attached was titled Friends with Benefits at one point during its creation. But this is one of those instances where similar projects just happen to have been in the works at the same time. It hardly matters in any case, because this new film is such a solid piece of work that any comparison is going to be in its favor. The premise is simple: Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) meet when she gets him to come to New York as a candidate for the editorship of GQ. When he takes the job and moves to Manhattan, they become friends, mostly because he doesn’t know anyone. It’s only a short step from there to hitting upon the idea that they should become sexually — but not romantically — involved. Now, while it’s perfectly possible that such an arrangement might work out, we know full well it’s not going to here because, otherwise, there’s no movie. The film knows you know this, playing with the anticipation to provide a large part of its charm and appeal. While it’s usually a good idea to detect a whiff of rodentia when the word post-modern is evoked, here it’s another matter. Friends with Benefits is a movie that manages to have its cake and eat it, too. It toys with the conventions of its genre while simultaneously adhering to them — subverting them at just the right moment and then knowingly using them again when it suits the story. It’s a very careful balancing act — one that I kept expecting to see falter, and one I was delighted to find never did, even though it comes perilously close by not figuring a way around the requisite gloomy penultimate reel. The film clues you in that it’s cleverer than the average romantic comedy right from the start with breathlessly intercut opening scenes. It’s the kind of cinematic sleight of hand that would have made Preston Sturges smile. All I’ll say is that the opening appears to be one thing, but ends up being something else altogether. This is that rarest of comedies — as was Easy A — where the filmmaking itself is as clever
specialscreenings Caravaggio JJJJ
Director: Derek Jarman Players: Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, Sean Bean, Dexter Fletcher, Michael Gough Avant-Garde Biographical Drama Rated NR Calling Derek Jarmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caravaggio (1986) the directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most-accessible film is deceptive, even while being true. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a totally relative judgment that places the film within a larger, more inaccessible set of works. This is a biopic of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (variously played by Nigel Terry, Derek Fletcher and Noam Almaz), but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a biopic in strictly Jarman terms. For the uninitiated, Jarmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s films are a little like Ken Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on some of whose films Jarman worked as designer and with whom Jarman was a good friend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a comparison that only goes so far, because there are more differences than similarities, especially in tone. To say that the oftendark world of Jarmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film contains little of Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playfulness is perhaps an understatement. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly true of Caravaggio, a deliberately anachronistic work that presents the painter first as a kind of artistic street boy (Noam Almaz, who looks like a young Mick Jagger), then as a young man (Derek Fletcher) and an older one (Nigel Terry). Jarmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caravaggio is presented with what can only be called a taste for â&#x20AC;&#x153;rough tradeâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all the while stringing along a lecherous old Cardinal (Michael Gough), who serves as his protector and supporter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dark, deeply homoerotic film that is somehow never as much fun as it feels like its wild flights of fancy should have made it, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part and parcel of Jarman. It is, however, absolutely gorgeous to look at with its imagery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; meant to look like the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which it often achieves to an astonishing degree. reviewed by Ken Hanke Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Caravaggio at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29, 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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Von Richthofen and Brown JJJJ
Director: Roger Corman Players: John Phillip Law, Don Stroud, Barry Primus, Karen Huston, Hurd Hatfield WWI Action Rated PG Not that I think it very likely that anyone would watch a Roger Corman film for a history lesson, but on the off-chance that someone might be so inclined, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to note that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of history to be found in his Von Richthofen and Brown (1971). Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a certain amount of legend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like the idea that Roy Brown (Don Stroud) shot down â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Red Baronâ&#x20AC;? (John Phillip Law) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not quite the same thing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m even a little skeptical that Corman was interested in the legend (it had already been pretty thoroughly debunked by 1971) as he was aware that, as a title, Von Richtofen and the Bullet Fired by an Unknown Soldier from the Ground was plainly lousy. Ultimately, though, what we have here is one of those movies where people tell you that this or that aspect is really good, regardless of the rest of the film. In this case, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the flying sequences. And, yes, those are pretty good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least in the standard mix of real flight scenes and those with the stars in closeshot with process-work backgrounds. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the sort of thing best appreciated by WWI-airplane enthusiasts (who will then likely pick apart the inaccuracies in the planes). As a straightforward piece of WWI movie, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not bad, but neither is it particularly exciting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unless you just want to see the impressive footage of the cool old planes. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Hendersonville Film Society will show Von Richtofen and Brown at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville. and funny as the script and the performances. In this case, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more of an accomplishment, because both script and performers are very good. Nice touches abound in the film â&#x20AC;&#x201D; things that set it just a little bit apart. For instance, you know that gay friend that the heroine is supposed to have? Well, here itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hero with the gay friend. Better yet, the gay friend here is equally unusual in that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the sports editor for GQ, played by a castagainst-type Woody Harrelson. The entire cast is as close to perfect as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re likely to get. Timberlake and Kunis could scarcely be better, nicely working both with and against the conventions of the genre (sometimes in the same scene). Emma Stone has a terrific scene as Timberlakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlfriend who dumps him because
heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late for a John Mayer concert (â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Mayer is the Sheryl Crowe of our generation!â&#x20AC;?). Patricia Clarkson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; another holdover from Easy A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has a much larger role as Mila Kunisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irresponsible, man-crazy mother, who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite remember who or what Kunisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father was, but seems pretty sure he was something â&#x20AC;&#x153;exotic.â&#x20AC;? And while it can be complained that Richard Jenkins as Timberlakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alzheimer-afflicted father has moments of lucidity at just the right points to suit the story, Jenkins is so good that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to mind. That pretty much describes the whole film. Rated R for sexual content and language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande
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If you’ve never heard of Assassination Games, don’t feel bad — not too many have, it seems. Indeed, this Jean-Claude Van Damme actioner is slated for only 10 theaters, and Asheville has one of those lucky screens. According to the official site: “Brazil (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a contract killer, willing to take any job if the price is right. Flint (Scott Adkins) left the assassin game when a ruthless drug dealer’s brutal attack left his wife in a coma. When a contract is put out on the same coldblooded drug dealer, both Brazil and Flint want him dead — one for the money, the other for revenge.” Perhaps the most promising thing about it — for this type of movie — is that it’s rated R “for strong brutal and bloody violence, torture, language and some sexuality/nudity.” (R)
COWBOYS & ALIENS
Poised as the Next Big Thing — and the movie a lot of people seem to have been waiting for all summer — is Jon Favreau’s Cowboys & Aliens, starring Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde. And the title would seem to say it all: It’s a movie about cowboys and aliens. The only noteworthy reviews the film has seen are from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, and the critics at both are very favorably impressed. Frankly, it’s the kind of movie a filmmaker like Favreau might just pull off. (PG-13)
CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE
The writer-director team Glenn Ficarra and John Requa who gave us the mostly excellent I Love You, Phillip Morris are back with Crazy, Stupid, Love starring Steve Carell, Julianne Moore and Ryan Gosling. It’s about a married man (Carell) in a marital crisis, juggling the problems with his divorce-bent wife (Moore), receiving dating tips from a friend (Gosling) and holding onto his relationship with his children. Also in the cast are Mariss Tomei and Emma Stone (we haven’t seen her since last week). The buzz on this is very strong. (PG-13) Early review samples: • “The movie has an unexpectedly high proportion of delights to groaners, and it’s full of actors you’ll want to see.” (David Edelstein, New York Magazine) • “Old-fashioned as that might sound, there’s a fresh, insightful feel to this multigenerational love story.” (Peter Debruge, Variety)
PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES See review in “Cranky Hanke.”
THE SMURFS
No, there aren’t any damned reviews on this yet. Are you nuts? Here. This is what the press stuff says, “The Smurfs make their first 3D trip to the big screen in Columbia Pictures’/Sony Pictures Animation’s hybrid live-action and animated family comedy, The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their village, they’re forced through a portal, out of their world and into ours, landing in the middle of New York’s Central Park.” Most of the cast get to hide their faces, but Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria are actually visible (at least Azaria gets character make-up). It looks exactly like Alvin and the Chipmunks, but with different small, annoying creatures. (PG)
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$189,000 • BLACK MOUNTAIN One-level, 3BR, 3BA on 0.23 acre in Ridgecrest community. Two master bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, woodstove, vinyl windows, kitchen with granite island and counters. French doors lead to a spacious back deck. MLS#490479. Call Sona Merlin, Broker, 216-7908. appalachianrealty.com
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3BR, 1BA ENKA • Near Home Depot and I-40. Decorative woodburning stove with stone conduction heat. Big kitchen, great fenced yard for kids. $137K. MLS#488897. 828-713-4024. CRAFTSMAN STYLE BUNGALOW • Historic Beauty Bostic, “The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln”. Halfway between Asheville and Charlotte. $159,900. Owner (828) 248-1566, rosetmueller@yahoo.com DELTEC HOME FSBO IN FAIRVIEW Energy efficient, custom home; spectacular views only 17 min to vibrant downtown Asheville. NO REALTORS For information: www.21redoakforestlane.co m; e-mail: redoakforestlane214sale@yahoo.com ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING 3BR/1BA, 1 lovely acre. Open floor plan, tile floors kit/bath/dining, wraparound deck. Clean, cozy, light, airy. Fairview. 30min/Asheville. (828)628-6106. MLS465167.
MID CENTURY HOME IN NORTH ASHEVILLE 3BR/3BA on 1.23 acres. Private/deadend street. Beautiful mountain views from your large deck, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, wood floors, loads of light. Beautiful landscaped yard with vegetable and flower garden, about 3 miles to downtown. Asking $379,500. mark_bettis@msn.com 941-587-9502. PARKWAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT Unique 10 acre tract in Great Balsam Mountains within Nantahala National Forest. Contains offgrid 3BR/3BA house with solar electric, LP heat & generator. Three miles below Blue Ridge Parkway, short walk to Mountains-to-Sea Trail. MLS#482011 828-553-3197
17+ ACRE FARM • NORTH • $495,000 This beautiful land close to Reems Creek Golf Course and the Parkway has a 3BR, 2BA farmhouse with a solid rental history, a barn, and many potential homesites. MLS#484271. Call Gray, 279-4058. www.264OxCreek.com
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Kitchen & Bath ACCESSIBUILT RESIDENTIAL REMODELING Custom bath and shower/tub conversion for safety and accessibility. • 20 years experience. • insured. Reliable. • Free inspection/estimate. • Authorized Best Bath® dealer.(828) 283-2675. accessibuilt@bellsouth.net
Painting FINE LINE PAINTING AND TRIM CARPENTRY Reliable and detail oriented. Local References and Insured. 20+ years experience serving homeowners and designers. Anthony Preston: (828) 367-1418. INSIGNIA PAINTING “The true mark of excellence in commercial and residential painting”. Interior/exterior • Eco/Green Products available • Licensed • Insured. Call for your free estimate: 606-3247. insigniapainting@ yahoo.com
Handy Man APPLIANCE ZEN • The best choice for appliance repair in Asheville. With over 12 years in appliance repair. The choice is easy. Locally owned. Fast. Friendly. Honest. • All brands washers, dryers, refrigerator, dishwasher, and small appliances. • Licensed. Insured. Bonded. • Sabastian, 828-505-7670. www.appliancezen.com HIRE A HUSBAND Handyman Services. 31 years professional business practices. Trustworthy, quality results, reliability. $2 million liability insurance. References available. Free estimates. Stephen Houpis, (828) 280-2254. RELIABLE REPAIRS! Quality work! All types maintenance/repair, indoor/outdoor. • Excellent water leak detection/correction! • Wind damaged shingle/roof repair! 38 years experience! Responsible! Honest! Cooperative! References! Call Brad, you’ll be Glad! (828) 273-5271. bradshomerepair.com
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ACADEMIC COACH/COGNITIVE THERAPIST Asheville area: Specialty reading/English/writing/ESL/ GED. 18 years experience with LD/gifted students NYC, U.K.Certified, N.C. Boost test scores, read more fluently, use multi-sensory approaches, develop organizational skills. 480 772-7051 or email with questions. 60-75 minute sessions priced fairly. References supplied. laurieeroper@aol.com HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Graduate in just 4 weeks!! FREE Brochure. Call now. 1800-532-6546 Ext. 97 http://www.continentalacade my.com (AAN CAN)
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Audio/Video ARTISTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER • Serge, 828-777-6171. $195.
Business FOR SOUND FINANCIAL LIVING 3 steps to sound financial living. $19.95. Mortgage Money Master. P.O. Box 25 Mountain Home, NC 28758 edmmmaster@gmail.com (828) 575-3770.
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Caregivers COMPANION • CAREGIVER • LIVE-IN Alzheimer’s experienced. • CarePartners Hospice recommended. • Nonsmoker, with cat, seeks live-in position. • References. • Arnold, (828) 273-2922.
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CENTRAL ASHEVILLE • RESIDENTIAL/B&B/OFFICE 3,500 sqft house, 3 level with basement. Mixed use, Historic District. $485,000, finance 30K. (828) 2599009, email sses98@msn.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 WALNUT STREET/DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE • Office suite with 1,081 sq. ft. Modern interior in a historic building. G/M Property Group. 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com
Commercial/Bus iness Rentals 1-2 ROOM OFFICE • 1796 Hendersonville Rd. Utilities and janitorial included. $295-$695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1-4 ROOM OFFICE • 70 Woodfin. 2nd month rent free. Utilities included. $160$480/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 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. 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 LARGE TREATMENT ROOM Ideal for massage therapist. Available 1-3 days/week. • Large parking lot. Waiting room. Downtown Asheville. Phyllis: (828) 606-2382. WORKSPACE FOR ARTISTS/CRAFTERS IN SALUDA, NC. Reasonable rates, creative atmoshpere. Available now. Call (828) 749-9718 for more information.
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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. • $650/month includes heat, water, Wifi. • Smoke free. 280-5449. 1-2BR, 1-1.5BA SOUTH • 30 Allen. A/C, patio, storage. $595-$695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BA/STUDIO • 85 Merrimon. Summer Special! All utilities included. $700/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA FLETCHER • 9 Pearson. Central A/C, deck. $535/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 411 Buncombe. Hardwood floors, fireplace. $455-$550/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 14 Lenox. Hardwood floors, bonus room. $695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 16 Westall. Great location, W/D hookups. $575/month. 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 7 Banbury. Hardwood floors, fireplace. $575-$725/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2 GREAT DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS Live, work and play downtown! • Studio: $595/month. • 1 bedroom: $695 • 2 bedroom: $725/month. Call (828) 254-2229. 2BR, 1.5BA HENDERSONVILLE • 912 Hillcrest. Garage, deck. $605/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, 1BA EAST • 7 Violet Hills. D/W, pets ok. $650/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
2BR, 1BA WEST • 91 Nevada. Great location, pets ok. $675/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA 1746 Tunnel Rd. Central A/C, W/D hookups. $615/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA DOWNTOWN • 12 S. Lexington Ave. Central A/C, porch. $1,500/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA EAST • Starting Sept. W/D, window A/C, pool. Must see. For more info call: 505-3603 or 423-2780 or feder2@webtv.net. 2BR, 2BA NORTH • 265 Charlotte. Central A/C, hardwood floors. $935/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 BLACK MOUNTAIN • SPECIAL • 2BR, 1BA. Heatpump, central air, W/D connection. Nice area. Only $545/month. 828-252-4334. HENDERSONVILLE • 1BR, 1BA. Near Main St. On bus line. Spacious, harwood floors. Special! Only $395/month. 828-252-4334. NEW APARTMENT VILLAGE IN NORTH ASHEVILLE Brand new mixed-use village with gorgeous one, two and three bedroom apartments. Washer/dryer included. Pool, hot-tub and sauna. Move-in specials! (828) 225-6621 theloftsatreynoldsvillage.com NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828-252-4334. SPACIOUS AND CHARMING 1BR APARTMENT IN BLACK MOUNTAIN Includes all utilities. Central H/A, free cable hook-up. Ten minutes from Black Mountain. Access to 1,600 acres of hiking trails. Extraordinary mountain views. Beautifully landscaped garden. Washer/dryer furnished. Seeking quiet, non-smoking individual without pets. Apartment located in private residence with separate entrance. $600/month. 828.713.2163. 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.
2BR, 1BA NORTH • 20 Brookdale. Central A/C, deck. $675/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
WEST-ACTON WOODS APTS • 2BR, 2BA, 1100 sq.ft. $800/month. Includes water and garbage pickup. Call 253-0758. Carver Realty.
2BR, 1BA WEST • 45 Florida. Central A/C, deck. $635/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
CENTRAL • 1BR, 1BA. Hardwood floors. $550/month 253-0758. Carver Realty.
Mobile Homes For Rent 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. 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. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 1BA, 1BA Townhome. 1 mile from downtown, off Merrimon Ave. On busline. $450/month. 828-252-4334. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 2BR, 1BA. 1 mile from downtown, off Merrimon Ave. $495/month. 828-252-4334. NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828-252-4334.
Homes For Rent 2BR, 1BA 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. $900/month with deposit. 828-649-1170. 3BR/2B FAIRVIEW HOME Newly updated 1900 sq ft, great neighborhood, long term, no pets or smoking, background check. $1,700/month. 828 817-5352. 4BR, 3BA CENTRAL • 15 Buchanan. Central A/C, hardwood floors. $1,375/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com
51 WEST CHAPEL ROAD • OAKLEY AREA 3BR, 2BA house convenient to South Asheville and Oakley. Hardwood floors, large fenced back yard. Washer/Dryer included. Central A/C. Available August 1 • $1025/month. (828) 279-7699. ARDEN • 3BR, 2BA Central heat/air, all electric, all appliances, city water, basement, storage building, large lot w/big backyard! $1000/month, lease plus deposit. (828) 230-5872. 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. 828-423-1209 NORTH ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 1BA. 1 mile to downtown. On busline. $595/month. 828-252-4334. RESORT LIVING AT LAKE LURE 2800 sq.ft. stream, waterfall. 3BR/3BA, W/D, recent updates, deck, walk to lake, some resort amenities. No pets, no smoking. $950/month. $950/deposit + $200. Credit check, references. 828-697-8166. eagleborne@morrisbb.net 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.com 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 BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN Sleeps 5, handicap accessible. Near Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. (828) 231-4504 or 277-1492. bennie14@bellsouth.net
Roommates 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. 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. (AAN CAN)
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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 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) 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 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.
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Administrative/ Office ON-CALL MANAGER A New Hope Home Care (anewhopehomecare.com) is looking for an on-call manager to handle incoming messages after hours and on weekends. The weekly pay is $50 to $250 and is based on total case load hours. Targeting a mid to late August start date. If interested contact Chuck Lee at chuck@ anewhopehomecare.com 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.
Candidates must have prior experience, preferably in an outpatient clinical setting. 2011 UNITED WAY ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Help make your community better and make professional connections that last a lifetime. United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County seeks a team of energetic and talented individuals to assist in the 2011 annual campaign. • Key experience and skills needed are: Fundraising, Sales, Public Speaking; Teamwork, Project Management, Math and Computer skills. These fulltime/temporary positions run 8/22/11 - 11/4/11. • For more information and to apply visit http://www.unitedwayabc. org/employmentopportunities SALES/TRAINER • Trainer to speak to small groups. F/T, P/T. 1-877-640-1062.
Hotel/ Hospitality FT DESK CLERKS NEEDED AT DOWNTOWN INN Starting salary $9/hr. Full time Desk clerks needed at Downtown Inn. Apply at 120 Patton Ave. Computer experience required. jolinerobinson@hotmail.com downtowninnandsuites.com
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. HEALTH INFORMATION ASSISTANT Western NC Community Health Services has an opening for a fulltime Health Information
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AVAILABLE POSITIONS • MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Clinician Offender Services Program Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Experience is preferred. Please contact Diane Paige, diane.paige@ meridianbhs.org Haywood County: Registered Nurse (RN) Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Must have four years of psychiatric nursing experience. Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@ meridianbhs.org Cherokee County: JJTC Team/Intensive In-Home Team Member Position open for Licensed Clinician/Provisionally Licensed Clinician, or QMHP. Will function as third member of 3 person team providing JJTC services to Cherokee/Clay Counties. Please contact Vicki Sturtevant, vicki.sturtevant@ meridianbhs.org Clinician Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT): Must have a Master’s degree and be licenseeligible. Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org Transylvania County: Case Manager Recovery Education Center Must have mental health degree and two years of experience. For more information, please contact Caroline Carter, caroline.carter@meridianbhs .org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org
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CLINICIAN • OFFENDER SERVICES PROGRAM Is recruiting for a licensed or license eligible Clinician to provide group and individual treatment to sex offenders and domestic violence abusers within the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program and the Domestic Violence Abuser Program. Experience is preferred. • A broad range of mental health and substance abuse issues are addressed in this integrated treatment program. Please send application and resume w/cover letter addressing how your experience prepares you for this position to Diane Paige, Offender Services Coordinator at diane.paige@ meridianbhs.org. • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org
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