Mountain Xpress, August 22 2012

OUR 19TH YEAR OF WEEKLY INDEPENDENT NEWS, ARTS & EVENTS FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA VOL. 19 NO. 05 AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28, 2012

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PLUS… Online outreach boosts local crafters' careers

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AND… A decade of Asheville Disclaimer, and other tales of domestic disturbance p.64

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10 ASheville CiTy CoUnCil: WATer To The people

Council approves Nov. 6 referendum on water system

12 The ArT of inSpirATion

LEAF in Schools & Streets enriches students’ lives

52 WellneSS: BreAkinG The SilenCe

Health-care reform provides free domestic-violence screening

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New gastropub looks to offer it all in Swannanoa

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Asheville Disclaimer celebrates 10 years of shenanigans

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The Best Beer City in America is on a roll

and adding some new players. Come join in on the fun, and work with one of the original craft brewing pioneers as we enter a new chapter.

Join Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in our new Mills River, NC brewery.

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Please visit our website for complete details and application instructions. http://www.sierranevada.com/about/employment.asp The new brewery construction is under way— but as in all things—this will take time.

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I would like to comment on a letter written in the Aug. 15 Xpress by Shane Jenkins regarding the opinions and beliefs of Dan Cathy of Chick-fil-A [“Which Hate Is The Better Hate?”].

I don't believe Dan Cathy can be called the new face of "hate and bigotry.” He actively expressed his opinions and beliefs honestly when asked. This is a free country where we shouldn't have to be judged by others for our own basic right to share our own opinions and beliefs.

If anyone knew my real opinions and beliefs outside of close friends, I'd have no friends. Do you know your boss' opinions and beliefs, or those of your co-workers? Then you might as well start hating, 'cause I'm sure if you really knew, then that means you would be against your friends, boss, co-workers or anyone else for that matter who doesn't agree with you or share your beliefs.

Everyone is their own different, individual person. We can't all share the same opinions or beliefs. It just doesn't work that way, and who's to say we'd really want it that way? Speak before you judge or turn yourself into your own worst "hater.”

— Irene Corey Black Mountain

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In my time on the water, I’ve been amazed to see the number of people out enjoying what has become one of the region's finest assets How did the French Broad River go from being, in the words of writer Wilma Dykeman, “too thick to drink, too thin to plow,” into a popular recreation destination? It's no accident. Forty years ago, Congress passed the Clean Water Act. This act leTTerS ConTinUe

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implemented environmental safeguards with the goal of making all of our nation's waters safe for fishing and swimming. Though we have not yet met that goal, we have come a long way. Whereas in 1970, prior to the Clean Water Act, people said you could smell the French Broad before you saw it, today the French Broad supports a thriving paddling community that attracts thousands of people each year, both locally and from out of state, that are a key part of the local economy.

The French Broad River is a great example that good economic policy is good environmental policy 100 percent of the time. So when you step into the ballot box this year, vote for the environment and you will simultaneously cast a vote for the economy.

— Hartwell Carson French Broad Riverkeeper Asheville

We Bare in peaCe I would like to let the public know that the Go Topless rally on Aug. 26 at Pack Square is a peaceful rally. Everyone is invited and we sincerely hope that people with opposing views will act appropriately. Our goal is to follow the laws as they are written.

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ART stands for Asheville Redefines Transit, but for whom? Certainly not for seniors or the disabled or for parents with small children.

The buses are never on time according to the schedules and can be 15 minutes to an hour late.

The worst change is the bus going to Wal-Mart.

For those buying groceries there is a block-long walk to the bus stop. Changes are starting, but there need to be more. To complain, call Yuri Koslin, transit project manager, at 232-4522. The more complaints the better for change.

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CorreCtions Two images in the Aug. 15 cover story, “No Book was Destroyed in the Making of This Exhibition,” were incorrectly credited. The proper attributions are as follows: Mel Chin, Cross for the Unforgiven, 2002, AK-47 assault rifles (cut and welded), 59 x 59 x 1.5 inches. Image Courtesy of Station Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo by John Lucas. Mel Chin, The Elementary Object, 1993, Corsican briarwood, steel, plastic, concrete/vermiculite, excelsior packing material, flannel, paper tag, fuse cord, triple F blasting powder. 3 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches. Multiple of 13.

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By tim peCk The basic idea behind the business-improvement district proposed for downtown Asheville is a good one: people working together to solve shared problems that tend to hamper or impede the conduct of business and peaceful living.

Graffiti, vandalism, snow, trash, debris, crimes and misdemeanors are real issues — but solutions to these and other problems can be effected individually or cooperatively.

Individuals can re-paint exteriors, sweep and shovel sidewalks, install cameras and escort friends to their cars at a cost only to themselves.

When a lot of people need to do many of the same things, however, cooperation is often the most effective approach. They can form associations, prioritize concerns, pool resources and take action at a lower cost, thereby freeing individuals from tasks extraneous to the primary focus of conducting business and living well.

But cooperative action should be voluntary.

Instead, the current BID proposal calls for local government to use police power to lay a special tax on select stakeholders. The money would fund a nonprofit responsible for overseeing the delivery of special services within the central business district.

This proposal is legally authorized by the state constitution and the General Assembly. City Council, the law says, may implement a special tax in a designated area by majority vote. And if it does, it can either provide the specified services itself or contract with some other entity — whether governmental, nonprofit or for-profit — to do so.

This organization’s continued funding would be contingent upon its fulfilling the stated mission, as determined by some as-yet-unspecified measure. The current proposal includes a role for a corps of so-called “ambassadors” whose function appears vague, dubious and a stretch of the definition of “improvement.”

My reading of the legal authority for a BID tells me that it is entirely a creature of government. Accordingly, it should be subject to North Carolina’s transparency laws (open meetings, public comment and local-government oversight) similar to how the mismanaged, nowdefunct public-access group URTV was treated.

The alternative, coercive method is, of course, to expand local government, hire dedicated staff and increase taxes citywide to benefit a minority interest. This solution would likely meet with even greater resistance than the smaller-scale proposal now on the table.

In a free society, voluntary association and freedom of contract are the proper means for

if We Wish to live in a free soCiety, We must ContriBute to the existenCe of suCh a soCiety By avoiding the use of forCe against our neighBors. supplying a public good. For a community of people seeking harmonious resolution of commonly identified issues, involuntary association and coercive taxation should be adopted only as a last resort, if ever.

Critics of this kind of voluntary approach often cite two principal concerns: 1) the risk of an ongoing funding shortfall; and 2) the problem of the "free rider" syndrome.

A funding shortfall emerges when some stakeholders fail to see the benefit and decline to contribute, thereby frustrating success. This could be due to the typical problems that attend the use of persuasion. Or it could simply be an accurate perception of an unfavorable cost-benefit ratio: Those who opt out are voicing their skepticism.

The "free rider" objection is a flawed and ultimately unsupportable argument. The fact that an unsolicited benefit accrues to some nonparticipants is insufficient justification for resorting to wholesale coercion to supply a public good.

If we wish to live in a free society, we must contribute to the existence of such a society by avoiding the use of force against our neighbors.

This is a non-issue, because: 1) free riders don’t prevent participants from gaining the intended benefit; 2) free riders haven’t asked for the alleged benefits; 3) free riders’ nonparticipation doesn’t violate others’ rights; and 4) a nonparticipating beneficiary risks condemnation, isolation and potential material losses. For example, if free riders do reap any unearned benefits, they could quickly lose them due precisely to their nonparticipation. And informed, activist consumers could stop patronizing those businesses, thereby precipitating a loss of both profitability and social acceptance.

Do our central planners really expect residents and entrepreneurs to stick around for a tax increase when they can scarcely lay a finger on any advantage in it for them? And when advantages are evident, there’s no shortage of people working together voluntarily to do what is actually in their shared interest. The Asheville Grown Business Alliance, Asheville Independent Restaurant Association and the Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods are just a few examples.

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I am confident that Asheville has the wherewithal to develop working models for filling service gaps without government mandates. Let's find out if the downtown business-improvement idea is indeed a good one by advocating voluntary solutions before rushing to impose mandatory ones — and risk driving out some of the very people who give our city its special character. X

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under the water: The revised text of the city’s proposed water referendum looms large over the Aug. 14 meeting. Photo by Max Cooper

By david forBes "Shall the City of Asheville undertake the sale or lease of its water treatment system and water distribution system?"

On Nov. 6, city residents will address that weighty question. At their Aug. 14 meeting, City Council members unanimously agreed to place the matter on the ballot.

The referendum is the latest move in a continuing face-off over the fate of the city's water system. Earlier this year, a legislative study committee chaired by Rep. Tim Moffitt controversially recommended transferring the city's water system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District — unless the city and MSD are engaged in “good-faith negotiations” when the General Assembly re-convenes on Jan. 30, 2013.

Moffitt launched his water-system campaign soon after taking office last year, and

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while Council has made its opposition clear, city staff did meet with MSD officials earlier this month and is studying the practical financial aspects of a merger. City Council is also trying to arrange a sit-down with the local legislative delegation.

But because those negotiations could include an offer to sell the system, the city has an obligation to “understand the sentiment of the citizenry of Asheville” before taking such a step, Vice Mayor esther Manheimer observed. “Any negotiation the city entered into would contemplate a sale or lease; they're the obvious two options,” she asserted, adding, “It's very appropriate under this statute to hold a referendum.”

If voters reject the idea, it would bar the city from selling or leasing the water system, though the state could still require Asheville to transfer it, with or without compensation.

other City CounCil Business Staff updated Council on the McKibbon Hotel Group’s proposed project for city-owned property on Haywood Street. Council members may vote on the proposal during their Sept. 11 meeting. An offer late last year from the Diocese of Charlotte (which owns the adjacent Basilica of St. Lawrence) to buy the city property sparked a public debate over developing the site.

On a 6-1 vote with Cecil Bothwell opposed, Council approved $1 million in incentives for the Linamar auto-parts plant expansion. The expansion will bring 250 jobs, and the incentive funds will represent a portion of the additional property tax Linamar pays on the improved facility.

Bothwell cited his general opposition to incentives for big corporations.

Council also heard complaints from a number of residents concerning alleged discrimination against female veterans at a shelter run by the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, the target of a complaint filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The residents asked the city to examine ABCCM and consider appropriate action.

City Manager gary Jackson said he’ll research what the city’s authority is in the matter and investigate the nonprofit accordingly.

“We're in a confusing situation that is very unique to Asheville: It's completely unprecedented,” noted Manheimer.

Asheville will be the first Tar Heel city to hold such a vote, authorized by a 2011 state law that will allow only city residents — rather than all water-system customers — to participate in the elections.

Council member Jan davis supported the move despite concerns about how the referendum might affect the city's negotiating position.

“The citizens of Asheville should have a right to vote on a question as fundamental as this,” Council member Chris Pelly declared.

“I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep our system,” Mayor Terry Bellamy proclaimed.

After city officials broached the idea during a work session last month, however, Moffitt said a referendum “serves no purpose.” X

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By Bill rhodes

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It brings deep rest to mind and body. The TM technique is a really easy way to reduce stress, enhance creativity and expand awareness. But what you might enjoy most is the state of inner happiness that

Most folks around Asheville know LEAF as the twice-yearly Lake Eden Arts Festival, but that’s only one-third of the story. The local nonprofit actually has three major branches: the festival, LEAF International and Leaf in Schools & Streets.

Leaf International partners with schools and orphanages in seven countries to establish music programs there. Leaf in Schools & Streets operates similar programs in Asheville-area schools.

“We are very fortunate here in Asheville,” says Jocelyn Reese, who directs the latter program.

“We have a wealth of local artists who want to be involved with our youth. Since 1995, thousands of school kids have taken part in programs ranging from drumming to hip-hop dancing, from circus arts to theater arts, from slam poetry to screenwriting. Some of the first participants are now leading classes and volunteering, and some even have kids headed for the programs, making it a multigenerational arts movement.

Reese, who took over as the program’s third director earlier this year, is upbeat about its future. “Sure, there are more needs than we can fill, but we keep growing and moving forward.”

Schools & Streets participants perform at the spring and fall festivals. And thanks to a new partnership with the Asheville City Schools, 40 more performed at the closing assembly for the summer session. All told, the LEAF program provided a wide range of age-appropriate, hands-on arts activities for 50 of the 130 summer school students.

Local artists are the backbone of the Schools & Streets program. Chuck Beattie (blues) and david laMotte (folk) will do residencies this fall; there’ll also be teachers and workshop leaders from farther afield. Kinobe (from Uganda) will do a five-day residency in African drumming and dance, and Sol Driven Train (out of Charleston,

keeping the beat: LSS Director Jocelyn Reese advocates for student-enrichment programs in WNC. Photo by Bill Rhodes

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The “Benefit of Culture: World Dance Party” happens Thursday, Sept. 6, from 7 to 11 p.m., at Highland Brewing’s tasting room (12 Old Charlotte Highway in Asheville). All event proceeds will be split between LEAF in Schools & Streets and LEAF International.

The cost varies: For details, go to leafticketsales.org or call 686-8742.

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S.C.) and Shringara Nepal will each present a three-day world-beat class.

In addition, Schools & Streets brings in artists from abroad whom LEAF International has mentored. “This year at the festival,” notes Reese, “our group from Guatemala will make their first visit to the U.S. We’re very excited to see them perform.” Currently, LEAF International has programs in Bequia (a Caribbean island), Guatemala, Mexico, India, Panama, Rwanda and Tanzania, with plans for another one in Haiti.

LEAF also has a new home base: a suite of offices on the lower level of the William Randolph School on Montford Avenue. Since moving there earlier this year, the Schools & Streets staff has gotten more involved with Randolph’s roughly 50 students, most of whom are drawn from Asheville Middle School and Asheville High.

Assistant Principal Fletcher Comer says he’s glad to have LEAF in-house. “They started with the Enrichment Fridays in the last school year,” he explains. “This involves kids getting hands-on experience with playing, recording and mixing music, which is something they love to do. ... LEAF is a resource our students need; having them more involved with the students can only lead to great things for them.”

And as local schools gear up again this month, kids across WNC will be studying LEAF’s class offerings, dreaming of their moment in the spotlight. X Bill Rhodes can be reached at 251-1333, ext.

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On charges that it violated workers' rights at its Asheville call center, Sitel has reached a settlement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. While the company admits no wrongdoing, it does agree to meet many of the union's demands, including posting notices of workers' rights at its facility and changing its social-media and solicitation policies.

Soon after former Massachusetts governor mitt romney tapped Rep. paul ryan to be his running mate for the GOP presidential nomination, the race for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District warmed up.

In an Aug. 14 event billed as her general election kickoff, Democrat patsy keever sought to portray her Republican opponent, incumbent Rep. patrick mchenry, as an extremist, highlighting their differing views on Social Security.

McHenry, in turn, called Keever misinformed.

The company faced charges that it had threatened to fire a worker for participating in union organizing, and that it had violated federal law through an overly restrictive socialmedia policy and by arbitrarily removing union materials from employees' desks and other areas in the facility. (Some employees are trying to organize a union at the call center. See “Unprecedented,” Aug. 1 Xpress.)

Speaking in downtown Asheville in front of the Vanderbilt Apartment building, which provides subsidized housing for the elderly, Keever also aimed to link McHenry to Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican whose budget proposal includes a Medicare overhaul that sets up a voucher system for seniors.

“By choosing Ryan as his running mate, Mitt Romney has embraced the most extreme posture of the most extreme parts of the teaparty Republicans,” Keever told the crowd of about 25 supporters.

“Bizarrely, Patrick McHenry even found a way to be more extreme than Ryan. ... On the same day he voted for the Ryan budget, McHenry voted for a budget that would have, among other things, raised the Social Security retirement age to 70. More than 100 of his fellow Republicans, including Paul Ryan, did not vote for this budget … but Patrick McHenry did.”

She finished her remarks by presenting the race for the 10th Congressional District as a simple referendum on Social Security, declaring: "If the voters want the retirement age raised to 70, vote for Patrick McHenry. If you want to keep the age 65, then vote for me."

The McHenry campaign responded, noting that current law already raises the retirement age to 67, starting in 2027. The campaign also pointed out that the Social Security changes McHenry supported are similar to those recommend by the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles Deficit Reduction Commission,

loCal sitel Call Center settles in union Case

In May, the National Labor Relations Board found that these charges had enough substance to warrant moving forward with the case; a hearing was set for Aug. 20; and two months ago, Ogletree-Deakins, the law firm representing Sitel, denied the charges, saying that company policies "speak for themselves."

Now the company has agreed to settle on the charges, and change or end those same rules. keeping it secure: In the race for the 10th Congressional District, Democrat Patsy Keever, left, and incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry, right, squared off over Social Security. Left photo by Bill Rhodes; right photo by Max Cooper

which advocated for gradually raising early and full retirement ages based on increases in life expectancy: "When Franklin Roosevelt signed Social Security into law, average life expectancy was 64 and the earliest retirement age in Social Security was 65," notes the Simpson-Bowles Deficit Reduction Commission report.

"Today, Americans on average live 14 years longer, retire three years earlier and spend 20 years in retirement."

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McHenry supports increasing eligibility by two months per year, beginning with people born in 1958 and later, according to his campaign. “I'm fighting for solutions to our nation's challenges, while, sadly, my opponent is only offering negative attacks," McHenry declared in a written statement.

The 10th District was redrawn last year to include most of Asheville, although it remains one of the most conservative districts in the state.

— Jake Frankel

"The settlement reflects a 100 percent remedy of the complaint allegations," NLRB Attorney Shannon Meares notes in an email to union officials.

"We're pleased at the findings of the NLRB, and we're hopeful that Sitel will conduct themselves within the guidelines provided by the law," IBEW Regional Organizer John murphy tells Xpress. "We're looking forward to moving forward with our organizing drive."

The company’s Chief Human Resources Officer michael Wellman says, "Sitel disputed the allegations in the NLRB charges and believes it did not violate the law.

However, we were able to reach an agreement that accurately reflects the law and continues to allow Sitel to address its legitimate business needs.” — David Forbes

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craft ing business aWe teaches WoMen artisans business savvy

by Megan DoMbroski One by one, the 22 women sitting in a circle shared their stories. A dollmaker who lost both her breasts to cancer said she’s struggled with making female figures since then but isn't ready to stop doing art. Another woman eagerly anticipated her gallery’s upcoming opening, though she was sad her husband died before he could see it.

“People want to hear about you and your unique perspective,” Program Coordinator Yoko Morris told those attending the Aug. 1 meeting of Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs.

“Your perspective changes as your life changes; that's why it's important to think about it.

Think about what you're going through, how it's affecting you and how it's affecting your work.”

AWE, a four-year-old project of the Asheville-based nonprofit HandMade in America, teaches business skills to women in the craft industry. This particular meeting gave them a chance to share their personal and professional lives in a supportive environment and to rehearse a roughly three-minute story to tell potential customers.

“When you're a single small-business owner, one of the hardest things is that you wear so many hats. You don't have those employees or other people you're working with to motivate you, question or just help you with things,” Morris noted in a later interview.

“This is a group where women can discuss their problems and get ideas, motivation and inspiration.”

eliMinating the fear factor Western North Carolina is no stranger to the craft biz: We have more crafters per capita than almost any other region in the country, says Janelle Wienke, operations coordinator at HandMade. “We have a really rich craft heritage here, but in the past few decades it's really become an identity of this area.”

These artisans, however, “think of themselves as artists or crafters, not businesspeople,” Morris observes. She aims to change that by encouraging them to shift their perspective on what they do.

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“I try to take the fear factor out of having your own business,” she explains. “I want to take that whole 'I'm just an artist' mindset and say, 'No: You're artist and you're a businessperson, and that is something to be proud of.' You don't have to make a million dollars, but being able to sustain yourself while doing something you love is definitely attainable and something to be commended.”

Jeweler Amy Brandenburg moved to Asheville a year-and-ahalf ago and decided to launch her own business. Lacking prior experience, however, she wanted to make sure she prepared herself.

“One of the first things I did,” she recalls, was take a Foundations course at Mountain BizWorks, another local nonprofit, that “talked about cash flow and marketing and all these things that I didn't even think about. Finding HandMade in America and going to their free Craft Labs has just been sort of the icing on the cake.”

The Craft Labs teach promotional, organizational, networking and marketing skills. And when AWE, originally available only in rural counties, received a grant to expand into Buncombe County this year, Brandenburg enthusiastically joined.

“Have I done it all perfectly? No. Have I gotten it more into perspective? Yes. I know what needs to happen, and I know what’s the next step to make the business more successful,” Brandenburg reflects. “Learning how to keep the business afloat has been so beneficial; if I hadn't had that, I don't know what I would have been doing. I would have been making jewelry all the time and not selling anything.”

Fiber artist Linda LaBelle, who specializes in natural dyeing, says she considers AWE meetings “as important as working.”

LaBelle says attendance has declined since the first session; she attributes this to crafters’ “not wanting to take time away from making. But you need the information they're supplying to be successful.”

“ i know what needs to happen, and i know what’s the next step to make the Business more successful,” jeweler amy BrandenBurg

Building community Morris thinks attitudes about businesswomen may also keep some crafters from attending the meetings.

“There’s a stigma with business and being a businessperson in the arts and crafts,” she says. “I've seen it over and over again.

People think they're OK and they don't need it, or they just want to do the fun stuff but think marketing and finances are over their head. They think they can't do it, but they can. It doesn't take a whole lot: It just takes a little bit of time and education.”

LaBelle owned a yarn store/studio in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 10 years, and growing up, each of her parents had their own small business. So while she didn’t find the business side as difficult as many newbies do, she still warns that it's exhausting, saying, “If you can't get enough money to hire people, then you burn yourself out.”

Nonetheless, she believes her New York business “would still be going if the recession hadn't hit. It was like a bad storm: It was about the same time my book was coming out; my lease was coming up. When I closed the business last year, my rent was going to quadruple, and I just couldn't do it anymore.”

Despite those challenges, however, LaBelle doesn't regret her decision to enter the craft business.

“I was just so unhappy that I made a decision to leave hotel management to do what I wanted to do, whether I was poor or rich,” she reveals. “I've had good years and bad years, and probably more bad than good, but I'm not unhappy. No matter how rough it gets financially, I'm not unhappy.”

For Labelle, the best part of AWE is the sense of community she gets.

“It's a conversation: It's not just speaking at you,” Labelle explains. “It's someone saying, 'Well, maybe if you tried this, then it might help you, because it helped me.' It's a very supportive, community-minded approach from all the other crafters.” X

photo By megan domBroski

Freelance writer Megan Dombroski lives in Asheville.

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blogging For dollars online ouTreach boosTs local craFTers’ sales

think hardly anyone was reading my blog."

The experience, says Hennessy, helped her realize just how important online outreach can be to her business. Using social media effectively, she says, is an "art unto itself."

"I find people really get to know you more personally through blogging, and then they connect more to who you are, and then they're more willing to spend money — and comfortable wanting to support you," she explains.

Hennessy says her Facebook presence has also contributed to business success.

"You can put an image of a cool T-shirt or painting up and thousands of people will see it," she notes, adding that people often come into her River Arts District shop looking to buy items promoted on her page.

by Jake Frankel Social media and e-commerce sites are transforming Western North Carolina’s arts-and-crafts industry. Jumping on a growing trend, WNC artisans are harnessing the power of the Internet to expand their brands and peddle their wares worldwide.

After decades of relying on trade shows and traditional retail sales, crafters are turning to Etsy to save time and travel costs while reaching many more potential costumers. Since the popular website (etsy.com) was created in 2005, local use has grown exponentially: In 2008, Asheville artists operated 82 virtual stores on the site; today there are 551.

"Etsy has completely blown up," reports Janelle Wienke, communication coordinator for HandMade in America. The Asheville-based nonprofit helps support and cultivate the craft industry throughout the region.

"Online sales are a really viable option now," she continues. "Selling in local markets is nice, but you're not going to make what you want to make."

Many artists, though, don't know how to navigate the new online territory, Wienke reports. To address that, HandMade offers various training options, including Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs (see “Crafty” elsewhere in this issue). The organization is also working on setting up its own e-commerce site for WNC crafters.

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Asheville author, artist and designer Alena Hennessy credits online outreach with opening up lots of opportunities, including a major book deal.

arTFul dollars in July, americans for the arts (a national nonprofit) released “arts and economic prosperity iV,” which quantified the nonprofit arts-and-culture industry's economic impact in 2010 (not including expenditures by individual artists or for-profit entities). nationwide, the industry generated $135.2 billion in economic activity: $61 billion by the organizations and $74.1 billion by event audiences.

The comprehensive study also features customized findings for specified regions in all 50 states. buncombe county’s nonprofit arts-and-culture activity generated: • $43.7 million in total spending : $16.9 million by cultural organizations and nonprofits, and $26.8 million in event-related spending by their audiences (including parking, dinners at restaurants, money spent in nearby stores and related hotel stays) • 1,427 full-time-equivalent jobs • $32.5 million in household income for residents (including salaries, wages and entrepreneurial income) • $4.8 million in local and state government revenue (taxes and fees) • 147,204 hours of volunteer time with an estimated value of $3.1 million (based on an hourly “wage” of $21.36).

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a blog posT by local arTisT alena hennessy goT The aTTenTion oF a publisher and resulTed in a maJor book deal. phoTo by max cooper

About a year-and-a-half ago, Hennessy wrote on her Tumbler blog that she had an idea for a book and asked publishers to get in touch with her. Within a week she’d heard from someone at Quarry Books who’d seen her blog and was intrigued; a few months later, they had a deal. In July, Hennessy’s literary debut, Cultivating Your Creative Life: Exercises, Activities & Inspiration for Finding Balance, Beauty & Success as an Artist, arrived in bookstores nationwide.

"I literally said, 'OK, universe, I've got a great book idea, so a publisher should get in touch with me,'" Hennessy reveals. "It was just kind of tongue-in-cheek: I put a wink-wink … and it actually worked. The craziest thing was I didn't

Robin Plemmons, who makes humorous greeting cards and illustrations, also sings the praises of Etsy and social media.

Her blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts, she says, all provide "a fun place for self-expression. It's been very beneficial to my business, because I am my own brand, basically. And the more that I put myself out there on the Internet, the more others are opening up to me."

That outreach, says Plemmons, was largely responsible for her first-place finish in the "Indie Crafter" category in Xpress’ 2011 Best of WNC readers’ poll.

It's also helped drive sales at her Etsy store (her only steady source of income).

Those sales aren’t strictly local, either: She’s had orders from as far away as Australia.

"The influence trickles out," Plemmons observes. "Good business is good relationships. … Social media has provided a great opportunity to connect with people that I otherwise wouldn't be able to." X Jake Frankel can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 115, or at jfrankel@mountainx.com.

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SPECIAL

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For 17 years, it’s been Mountain Xpress’ honor to showcase women who run their own businesses in Western North Carolina.

And each year, we're impressed with the diversity of their businesses and their can-do creativity.

In this year's Women in Business section, you'll find jewelers, lawyers, yoga teachers, marketing experts, sexologists, crafters, pet-sitters, chefs, reclaimed-lumber purveyors, organic farmers, chocolatiers, doctors, longtime advocates for women like the YWCA...and more!

But then, more than 7 million Americans work for women-owned business, and we like to think that quite a few of the most successful of these businesses started right here, close to home.

Patton Avenue Pet Company Jenna Yarosh has been an admirer and advocate of animals since she became the proud guardian of a hamster, Peanut Butter, at age 5. She explored her passion for furry, feathered and fishy friends in every thinkable avenue, studying Animal Science and Animal Policy and Advocacy in college, working in kennels, grooming shops and the rescue world, and volunteering her time to help save lives.

Upon opening Patton Avenue Pet Company in December of last year, Jenna made it the shop’s mission to not only provide pet parents with the highest quality foods and supplies, but to contribute as much as possible to the pet community here in Western North Carolina. The shop carries only biologically appropriate pet foods, made in the USA treats, and durable, environmentally responsible toys and accessories. They also carry local products whenever possible, and are constantly on the search for new, exciting products for your favorite dogs and cats.

Aside from the retail shop, Patton Avenue Pet Company also serves Asheville’s pet community. Behind the store is a fenced dog park that is free for customer use, with regularly scheduled socials and events. Upstairs is a classroom where workshops and classes on a variety of pet topics are held. The shop also holds monthly Low-Cost Vaccination and $5 Nail Trim clinics, to help keep pets in great shape without breaking their humans’ bank. Patton Avenue Pet Company’s relationships with several local rescues ensure that Jenna’s animal advocacy roots remain a priority for her business.

Jenna Yarosh • (828) 505-8299 • jenna@pattonavenuepet.com www.pattonavenuepet.com • 1388 Patton Ave. • West Asheville, NC 28806 20 AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28, 2012 • mountainx.com • W o m e n i n B U S i n e S S

Saralyn Collins

Magnetic Business Builder While PASSION for your work is critical, it takes MORE than passion to be successful in business. After almost 30 years in business, I know that business success is not random. It is the result of carefully thought out and clearly designed strategies that can literally turn you into a “Business Magnet.” You will learn how to attract prospects who: • Want and need what you offer • Are willing and able to pay you • So love the results you produce, they become raving fans • Constantly tell others who want and need what you offer... and so the growth continues.

Good strategy is good strategy — no matter what your business type, size or degree of success.

Nonprofits and service organizations can learn to enhance volunteer commitment, increase staff and committee efficiency, develop strategic plans that actually work, and better promote the mission and vision of the organization.

Whether you represent a business, own one, or work with a large organization, you can become more productive, more efficient and effective. Using the strategies I teach, you can literally become “magnetic” — attracting the very people who need what you offer and pay you! Now that is real success in business!

(828) 649-8011 • Saralyn@SaralynCollins.com www.SaralynCollins.com

BIKRAM YOGA Adi Westerman began practicing Bikram Yoga 11 years ago in Santa Cruz, California, while wrapping up college. She had no intention of being a yoga teacher, let alone a studio owner — she just wanted to get in shape and feel happy. In fact, she always assumed she would work to be a prestigious lawyer. Ha! Well, fast-forward to today, and Adi is very happy. In fact, she’s thrilled with her life’s journey thus far! As Albert Einstein once said, “The high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule.” Adi has found that serving the Asheville community keeps her inspired and moving forward toward achieving all her hopes and dreams.

This summer, Adi’s daughter turned 2, a very exciting and eye-opening time!

And just this month, Bikram Yoga Asheville broke ground on rebuilding the current yoga studio! Come October, Bikram Yoga Asheville will be BRAND NEW! The 4,000-square-feet space will be heated by energy-saving far infrared radiant heat, with fresh air exchange monitored by sensor, custom yoga flooring, huge changing areas with plenty of showers, on-demand water heaters, free Kangen alkaline Ionized water, and even childcare!!!

This new studio space will help to serve so many more people in our bustling community. Thus far, Bikram Yoga Asheville has catered to over 7,000 folks, and every day sees more new ones! All are welcome! BYA has over 13 certified Bikram Yoga instructors that are qualified to teach students, no matter what level. Adi notes: “We have students that have had hip or knee replacements, fused spines … and students that are just in there for the workout or the peace that comes after working hard. I’ve seen that ANYONE can do this yoga, you just have to put your heart in the game. You do your best, you get all the benefit. It’s really that simple. Showing up is 90% of the effort — we will help you from there!”

Open 7 days a week, with 35 classes to choose from! Come in today and see why Bikram Yoga Asheville is the talk of the town. You may even see a friend or two …

802 Fairview Road • Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 299-7003 • info@hotyogaasheville.com • www.hotyogaasheville.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION •

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Goldworks Gallery Sophisticated, colorful and down to earth, Goldworks is a fine jewelry store within a gallery. Goldworks features the jewelry of owner/artist Wren Hendrickson — romantic designs, inspired by nature. Her jewelry is hand fabricated directly in the metal, without waxes, molds or models. She works in multi-colored golds, as well as platinum, and the lovely Japanese metal layering technique “Mokume Gane,” which means wood grained metal. All the jewelry made by Wren is created entirely of recycled precious metals, conflict-free diamonds and gems. Goldworks Gallery also sells other designer jewelry that spans the options from funky to fine, all selected by Wren for their artistic design and top quality craftsmanship, creating a unique selection of jewelry and crafts that is quintessentially Asheville. You can find jewelry and art from local as well as national and international designers, and even work from student and emerging artists.

(828) 254-2630 mail@goldworks-nc.com 18 Wall St. • Asheville, NC 27701

Anything But Alligators!

A tired dog is a happy dog. That’s the motto at Anything But Alligators Dog Walking. Becky King started the company with the premise that she wanted to work with animals and people in a way that makes them both happy. She’d seen firsthand the difference regular exercise made for her two rescue dogs, and her entrepreneurial spirit, combined with the desire to make a difference, made it a natural fit. After almost three years, Becky loves providing a service to her clients that makes their lives (and the lives of their doggies) easier. And her enthusiasm is contagious: Her canine clients are often found clamoring at the door in eager anticipation of their daily outing!

Becky believes wholeheartedly that exercise is the key ingredient to a good life for our furry companions. “It not only provides the obvious benefits of physical fitness, but also mental stimulation, socialization and happiness,” she says.

“Dogs were made to move!”

Anything But Alligators offers many options for your dog’s regular exercise needs, from a basic walk, to off-leash trail hikes, to doggie field trips. And Becky is happy to customize a plan that fits your budget, schedule and exercise goals!

(828) 407-0764 www.anythingbutalligatorsAVL.com

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Penland School of Crafts

Jodie Appel is the owner of SolA, Asheville’s first authentic Therapeutic Salt Cave, located at 10 Eagle St. Jodie is a licensed Massage Therapist and holds a B.A. from Arcadia University, where she majored in Animal Behavior.

SolA provides a special place for relaxation and healing. The all-natural cave, consisting of 20 tons of imported Polish Salt Rocks, is a microclimate in which clients are able to balance their body’s immune system. This aids in the healing of many of today’s ailments brought on by stress, lack of quality sleep, and environmental conditions. An affordable 45 minutes in the cave is equivalent to 4 days at the sea.

Salt caves in Europe have been used since the 1800s as a means of natural healing.

If you suffer from allergies, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic ear infections, COPD, cystic fibrosis, dermatitis, eczema, emphysema, migraine headaches, psoriasis, or sinusitis please call to make an appointment for this unique and enjoyable experience (828-236-5999).

10 Eagle St. • Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 236-5999 • info@solasaltcave.com • www.solasaltcave.com

Penland School of Crafts is a national center for craft education. Located near Spruce Pine in Mitchell County, Penland offers total-immersion workshops in books/paper, drawing/painting, clay, glass, metals, photography, printmaking/ letterpress, textiles, wood, and other media. World-class instructors, an inspiring retreat setting, well-equipped studios, and great food go together to create an unforgettable educational experience.

Come to Penland and make something extraordinary!

(828) 765-2359 • info@penland.org • www.penland.org P.O. Box 37 • Penland, NC 28765

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Blue Goldsmith Susan West has been handcrafting rings at Blue for over 17 years. She is proud to offer truly one-of-a-kind designs that feature conflict-free, natural stones, including Australian diamonds. Susan uses exclusively eco-friendly gold, and works in 14k-24k white, yellow, rose and green gold.

Susan’s background in architecture and design gives her work a creative appeal unlike any other: It is truly contemporary with an edge. “My favorite part about my art is the process of creating something beautiful for someone who sees its beauty,” she says.

“People are moving away from traditional jewelry into something that’s as unique and individual as they are.”

Susan’s main love is creating custom engagement rings for couples who are looking for something equally unconventional, eco-friendly, socially responsible and beautiful.

Susan is also pleased to announce Blue’s newest location — in addition to the flagship in Biltmore Village — at 10 Battery Park Ave. in downtown Asheville.

Susan West • (828) 277-2583 • answers@bluegoldsmiths.com www.bluegoldsmiths.com • 1 Swan St. • Asheville, NC 28803

As an entrepreneur and service industry veteran, Kim Murray (on right) brings more than 24 years of experience in restaurants and resorts to her current role as general manager. Prior to joining the Lobster Trap family, Kim spent several years as the assistant front and back house director of the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, N.C. After moving to Asheville in 2005, Kim took a brief reprieve from the restaurant industry to start a family as well as her own business: Two Bitches and a Broom Cleaning Company. Kim applies and combines her skill and experience with a lifelong passion for restaurant management.

Now with Cicily Moore (on left) the Lobster Trap continues to focus on providing quality seafood, top notch customer service and a strong team framework.

(828) 350-0505 • www.thelobstertrap.biz 35 Patton Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801

ThinkBusinessSpace.com

Pot Pie is a refreshingly unique food venture, launched earlier this year by Laurie Lamb in historic downtown Marshall, offering take-and-bake pot pies, casseroles and soups. Though her initial business plan conservatively anticipated sales of about 100 pies a month, it turns out customers can’t get enough of them, and she is currently selling 200 per week! At the quaint shop, you will find a diverse array of delicious pot pies, ranging from Classic Chicken to Roasted Veggie to Greek Pot Pie, and many more. These pies are what Laurie describes as “comfort in a crust,” and they all evidence her creative culinary sense. Laurie’s products are handmade using local vegetables and meats, fostering strong community while creating a product that’s deeply satisfying and robust with flavor. If you haven’t tried one or her pies, now is the time!

Gluten-free options are available upon request, and if you can’t make it to Marshall, please call about our delivery options!

One of the most frustrating things I’ve ever had to do in my business was search for office and meeting space.

Like many of you, I wasted so much time driving around, making phone calls and visiting spaces that took me away from my business. I needed a way to search online, when I got home from a long day at work, to make the process easier. That’s why I started ThinkBusinessSpace.com!

It brings together local available commercial property and meeting/conference space on one single website. You can search in your pajamas if you like! With hundreds of spaces easily viewed from the comfort of your own computer, you can find your space with just a few clicks of your mouse. View pictures, see costs, find the direct contact for your perfect space. How easy is that!

133 S. Main Street • Marshall, NC 28753 (828) 545-0664 • www.potpieshop.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION •

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Instant Karma Debra McCorkle Wells of Instant Karma has been keeping Asheville well-stickered since 1995. While IK features an eclectic inventory ranging from a towering wall of Indian tapestries to one of the area’s largest selections of locally handblown glass pipes, it is the ever-growing sticker department which garners most of the shoppers’ attention. The IK sticker collection represents an unapologetically liberal, peace-loving, environmentally aware, pro-gay rights and doggie-loving viewpoint. Wells herself decided to emulate the old Austin, Texas, attitude and had “Keep Asheville Weird” printed back in 2004.

The sticker has been her bestseller ever since. In the past year she has added a dozen other Asheville stickers, including “Keep Asheville Beered,” “Keep Asheville Queered” and “Asheville: The Sweet Cesspool of Sin.” Debra’s many college credits in art history as well as a small fortune invested in concert tickets over the decades have resulted in another shop specialty — an extensive collection of music posters and hard-to-find art prints. The Lady of Shalott coexists between numerous variations on Steal Your Face and early Dylan.

Wells and her staff hope to provide our community with great merchandise and service for many more years. Thanks, Asheville, for keeping it weird.

(828) 285-8999 • 36 North Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC Like us on Facebook: http://avl.mx/jc

ECHOVIEW FARM & FIBERMILL

Gypsy Queen Cuisine After growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, during the Lebanese civil war, Asheville Street Food Coalition co-founder and Slow Food Board Member Suzy Salwa Phillips understands the importance of perseverance. When the recession torpedoed her effort to open a traditional brick and mortar establishment back in 2010, Ms. Phillips opted instead for a mobile kitchen — or food truck, in the local parlance.

Eighteen months and countless City Council meetings later, Suzy and the ASFC created The Lot on Coxe, Asheville’s premiere food truck food court. The first “Living Wage Certified” food truck owner in the area, Ms. Phillips continues to delight all patrons of Asheville with her distinct take on street food from her homeland, all crafted from the finest locally sourced organic ingredients possible. Expect to see Suzy’s specials change seasonally with the diverse offerings that Western North Carolina and the greater region have to offer.

Suzy Phillips • (828) 280-6647 gypsyqueencuisine@gmail.com • www.gypsyqueencuisine.com

51 Coxe Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801

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rowing up on her family’s farm, Julie Jensen developed a deep-rooted love of both farm life and the environment. While studying for her bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis in ecology, Jensen pursued spinning, hand weaving and natural dyeing — interests that reflected her farming background. After law school, Jensen began a legal career in tax law, public policy and philanthropy.

While living in Washington, D.C., her strong passion for community and sustainability continued, and in 2004, Jensen began working with a group interested in developing low profit liability companies (L3C), collaborations between small for-profit entities and non-profit organizations.

In 2005, Jensen decided to merge her interests and develop a sustainable, community-oriented enterprise in WNC, founding Echoview Farm in Weaverville, N.C. Farm efforts include one of the largest hops yards in North Carolina, maintenance and cultivation of over two dozen bee hives, herds of angora goats and alpacas, alternative energy generation, gardens that yield vegetables and chickens for eggs and bug control.

Jensen’s latest vision is Echoview Fiber Mill, a full-service, LEED-certified fiber mill equipped with top-of-the-line custom equipment capable of processing wool, mohair, alpaca and other exotic fibers. Bringing together individuals from across the region, Echoview Fiber Mill will serve as a crossroads for industry and community, with a strong commitment to sustainable principles and operations. Please visit echoviewfibermill.com for more information on community workshops and events.

76 Juniper Rd. • Weaverville, NC 28787 • (855) 693-4237 info@echoview.org • www.echoviewfibermill.com 24 AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28, 2012 • mountainx.com • W o m e n i n B U S i n e S S

“Initially, I was apprehensive about signing up for a session with Eden because of my religious background and hazy understanding of what Tantra means. I am so thankful that I overcame this personal hurdle. I have spent 25 years of my adult life in shame and repression due to sexually traumatic events from my childhood, and up until this point had been incapable of expressing acceptance and love for self and with my partner.

After studying under the coaches of Eden Tantra’s ‘Scholar Program’ and Couples session, I gained not only an authentic skill set for my personal relationship but a keen insight into those relationships of my friends and loved ones. I feel centered, liberated & fulfilled by my love life and am finally able to experience bliss in the bedroom.

I am eternally grateful for the wisdom, knowledge and compassion that both Jessica and Rowen have imparted to me. They have empowered me as a woman to utilize the balance of masculine and feminine energy in my life, and what was once a passionless and frustrating type of ritual is now a celebration of bliss, love and growth. Thank you so much!”

— Cynthia, 43, a financial advisor from Hendersonville

(828) 367-GROW• info@edentantra.com

Eco Arts Awards is more of a vision, a “meant to do” kinda thing, than it is a straight-up business. When the idea was presented to me, I never doubted it. I followed all the breadcrumbs, so to speak, which led to a website that facilitates the expression of ecologically themed art, in the form of an annual arts competition.

Eco Arts Awards features six creative categories for artists to enter: Fine Art, Short Videos, Photography, Repurposed Materials in Art & Design, Literature and Songwriting, offering a total of $12,500 in cash awards! Last year we received entries from 18 countries!

While based in Asheville, Eco Arts Awards is international. We warmly invite you to meet our prestigious panel of jurors (you might see someone you know) and sign up for our monthly newsletter via EcoArtsAwards.com.

Kathy Edwards • (828) 575-3979

kathy@ecoartsawards.com 224 Aurora Drive • Asheville, NC 28805

Walk through the front door of The Hart Law Group and you’ll quickly realize that this is not a typical law office. That’s the way Mary Hart likes it. The firm is located in an historic downtown house, providing an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. It’s a philosophy that pervades her practice — you will often find Mary in cowboy boots and blue jeans.

“Because a power suit doesn’t really give you more power,” she says.

After practicing law in Alaska for 13 years, Mary’s adventuresome ideology and spirit lead her to start The Hart Law Group in Asheville. Six years later, the firm has grown by leaps and bounds, employing five attorneys and six staff members — all of whom are women! As Mary likes to say of the firm, “We’re OK if you think of us as your own personal Charlie’s Angels.”

At Hart Law, the employees’ positive attitudes, compassion, nurturing spirits and fierce commitment to the needs of clients are qualities central to a successful practice, where the role of the firm is to help people avoid or solve difficult situations in their lives and businesses.

Visit thehartlawgroup.com for an in-depth look at The Hart Law Group.

Mary Hart • (828) 271-4278 maryhart@thehartlawgroup.com • www.thehartlawgroup.com

93 Church St. • Asheville, NC 28801 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION •

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Certified Life Coach - Clinical Sexologist

New Dawn Midwifery, PC

Laura K. Torres, LPC - Certified Life Coach STUCK? Want to get from here to there, but just can’t seem to? I invite you to step back, reflect on key questions, clarify goals, address barriers and limiting beliefs and create an action plan you can achieve! As a certified life coach, I’ll partner with you to discover and appreciate “what is” in ways that make it easier for you to courageously move toward your dreams. I approach coaching through a lens of non-judgment, compassion and curiosity, and integrate my background as a yoga teacher and expressive arts therapist.

Kelley J. Wolfe, Ph.D.

Visit mettalifecoaching.com for more information.

Do you want to talk with a trained expert on any of the following topics?

Low sexual desire • Sex and aging • Orgasm difficulties • Early ejaculation • Sexual frequency incompatibility • Dealing with sexual changes that occur throughout the life cycle • Erection difficulties As a clinical sexologist, I address sexual issues from a non-judgmental, permissiongiving and pleasure-enhancing perspective. I see people who have concerns about sex and offer non-medical strategies that lead to healthy, satisfying sexual expression! I am a Speaker, Educator, and Private Practitioner.

Visit mountainsexology.com for more information.

Laura: (828) 772-0158 • laura@mettalifecoaching.com Kelley: (828) 301-4460 • mountainsexology@bellsouth.net We share a space at: 24 Arlington St. • Asheville, NC 28801

New Dawn Midwifery was established in 1997 in response to community demand for natural, familycentered birth with medical help if needed. The midwives attend both home and hospital births, which are at Mission Hospital, where midwifery is strongly supported. Yes, we do water births at Mission!

Our midwives give personal, individualized care to women and their families in either setting. We specialize in natural birth and have welcomed nearly 2,000 babies into these mountains. When a woman decides to have her baby with New Dawn, she knows she has the best of both worlds — traditional midwifery care of women by women with access to medical care when needed.

New Dawn Midwifery — support staff, midwives and our consulting physicians, Drs. John Cuellar and Jamie Ramsey — is committed to providing excellent care with a loving touch.

The midwives also do annual physicals, paps, family planning and primary care for established clients.

New Dawn accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offers a no-obligation interview for clients considering care for pregnancy. We invite you to call for an appointment today!

201 Charlotte St. • Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 236-0032 • www.newdawnmidwifery.com

Voted #1 Alternative Healing Center Founded in 2000 by Whitney Madden, acupuncturist and two-time winner of Mountain Xpress’ “Best of WNC” poll, Source for Well-Being is a diverse group of 13 practitioners dedicated to providing quality healthcare to a broad range of clients by offering over 30 modalities and healing methods. If you have a physical ailment, emotional or mental imbalance, or are feeling disconnected, let our caring team support you.

We offer: Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology ~ Anat Baniel & Feldenkrais® Method ~ Ayurveda ~ Chiropractic & Network Spinal Analysis ~ Connective Tissue Bodywork ~ Counseling ~ Couples & Family Therapy ~ Craniosacral Therapy ~ Dream Work ~ Energy Medicine ~ Food Therapy ~ Hypnotherapy ~ Massage Therapy ~ Music Therapy ~ Naturopathic Medicine ~ Occupational Therapy ~ Pelvic Health Therapy ~ Reiki ~ Sex Therapy & Sexuality Concerns ~ Shamanic Energy Groups ~ Yoga

Best Rates in WNC & Convenient Black Mountain Location

(828) 669-8800 • www.sourceforwellbeing.com 411 W. State St. • Black Mountain, NC 28711

Candy Whitt & Associates has been serving the Asheville/ Hendersonville area for the last 15 years. We are an all-woman company made up of daughters, wives, mothers and grandmothers... we move families, all families! Whether relocating them from different areas to find their home here in the mountains to moving our former clients and friends from the homes they’ve loved but outgrown, we specialize in personal service!

We’d love to help you and your family of 1 or 10 to start building new memories.

828-684-0337 www.candywhitt.com

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Build Your Buzz: Seek ▪ Cultivate ▪ Grow Asheville is full of strong, amazing women building the fabric of our communities with innovative businesses and meaningful nonprofits like Pollinate collaborators: LaZoom Tours, Mother Earth Produce and Mountain Housing Opportunities. We are honored to work alongside these amazing minds and hearts.

Strong communities help businesses thrive.

Woman-owned and run, Pollinate Collaborations builds relationships that support business development through community development. We work with you to design and implement innovative outreach plans to cultivate meaningful relationships with your custom audiences and grow your business. We work ethically, intentionally and collaboratively. We believe in symbiotic blooming and cross-pollination. And, we believe that your story is worth telling. pol•li•nate: verb [pä-l -nāt] — to innovate and collaborate to grow a more sustainable and vibrant community.

LocaL Matters

www.PollinateCollaborations.com

French Broad Chocolate Lounge Jael Rattigan, owner of French Broad Chocolate Lounge, moves ever-forward on her path in chocolate, this time with French Broad Chocolate Factory & Tasting Room. With this new business venture, she and husband Dan are direct importing cacao and immersing themselves in the process of making chocolate from bean-to-bar.

Their first importation was from an organic and fair trade cooperative in Peru, where they visited with farmers and co-op members last year. As this issue prints, they are on a cacaosourcing trip to Costa Rica, where they lived from 2004-2006. They are checking in on their own cacao farm, which they purchased in 2004, hopeful that this year will bring their first harvest. Keep your eyes trained to their Facebook page for announcements of their first “farm-to-bar chocolate” later this year!

The Chocolate Factory holds retail hours from Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Educational factory tours are given every Saturday at 2 p.m., or for groups by appointment. Call the Chocolate Factory to make a reservation at (828) 505-4996.

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

10 South Lexington Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight

French Broad Chocolate Factory 21 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Retail hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

www.FrenchBroadChocolates.com

Green Bamboo was born in Asheville, out of a friendship and a desire to make the world a little better. Susie Pearson and Julie Wishart, co-owners, travelers and advocates for the planet, believed in the power of this dream. While working at a downtown hotel, they saw the “green washing” and lack of regulations in the cleaning product industry and have since made it their mission to provide healthy products for businesses and homes.

“We are grateful to be in a conscious community that supports small businesses and knows the power of each person’s actions,” says Julie. After securing a loan through Mountain BizWorks, the pair feels both blessed and determined. “We are driven to build a business where everyone can be authentic and creative, and give back to our community and the planet,” says Susie. Products available at Westvillage Market, Patton Avenue Pet Company, and www.greenbamboocs.com. Use “Asheville” promo code for free delivery.

Susie Pearson • (828) 414-8024 susie@greenbamboocleaningsupplies.com 128 Starnes Cove Road • Asheville, NC 28801

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Asheville Quilt Guild The Asheville Quilt Guild is proud to announce its 30th Annual Quilt Show, “Color your Life ... with Quilts!” coming Sept. 28-30 at the WNC Ag Center. The Quilt Show, which started as part of Bele Chere, displaying 35 quilts, has grown to a well-respected presentation of over 200 quilts from all over the country, with over $7,000 in prize money. Demonstrations by nationally known local quilt artists run throughout the show.

The demonstration schedule is listed on the website and on the Asheville Quilt Show Facebook page (“like” it!). There will be plenty of shopping opportunities, with more than 20 vendors, a silent auction, quilts for sale, and a Guild gift shop.

Lunch is available, there’s free parking, and it’s handicap accessible.

Come join us!

Michelle Price has found her niche with Antique Reclaimed Lumber. She has an unwavering passion for the environment and is pleased to have found a way to offer her clients a piece of the past and help the environment at the same time. A mother of three, she loves the outdoors and regularly volunteers her talents to help area nonprofits.

Michelle and her husband, Phillip Price, own Antique Reclaimed Lumber, a sustainable green business. Every board is carefully reclaimed by hand from aged, unused structures where it has been preserved, just waiting to be rediscovered.

They are thankful for the opportunity to offer some of the most beautiful wood products available in the world, and to offer products that retain the original beauty of the tight grained, old growth wood surface with years of patina. They specialize in flooring, beams, barn wood and custom-made furniture.

(828) 659-9062 • woodpreserve@earthlink.net

(828) 298-2560 • www.ashevillequiltguild.org/show.html

www.pricelesswood.com

Claying Around

Bear had seen better days. His nose, hanging by a thread, was beyond repair. His white, puffy innards spilled out from years of tomfoolery. He was certain to join ol’ VCR and busted recliner out on the curb, if hadn’t been for grandma. Having honed her resourcefulness raising six kids, Bear’s prognosis was good. She stitched him up, and engineered a brand new nose tailored from one of Pop-Pop’s ties. Yup, grandma resuscitated Bear.

It’s with that same creative, never-say-die attitude that we opened Foundry, where our entire inventory were once castaways now upcycled with a newfound purpose.

Yeah, we’re in the resuscitation business, and we’re on a mission: Making the world a little less trashy.

Stop by some time. You might be surprised by what you might find.

And to those who already have: THANK YOU!

92 Charlotte St. • Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 255-2533• info@digfoundry.com • www.digfoundry.com

It’s hard to believe we have been in business for almost seven years now! We are so grateful to all of our wonderful customers and friends who have supported us for so long.

For those of you who have not been in to visit us, we are a paint-your-own pottery shop that offers so much more than you think! Along with the pottery painting, we have mosaics, glass fusing, silver clay, hand building with clay, and pottery wheel lessons, all in one convenient location. We offer over 300 different pottery pieces, over 85 different colors to paint with, fun specialty glazes, and various stamps, stencils, and sample pottery to inspire the best in you.

We also offer many different kinds of birthday parties, with lots of fun options and add-ons, like tie-dye, face painting, or snow cones! Plus, everything is non-toxic and food safe. Come clay around with us!

(828) 277-0042 • www.clayingaround.com 1378 Hendersonville Rd., Suite D • Asheville, NC 28803

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Black Tie Affair had its grand opening in the Biltmore Square Mall on June 15. The bridal consignment boutique is the realization of Jessie Lazer’s childhood dream that everyone should be able to dress exquisitely — especially for their wedding. And given that most brides wear the dress once and proceed to store it away in a box thereafter, Jessie has found no shortage of beautiful wedding dresses in excellent shape. Realizing the difficulty of finding a good looking gown for under a grand while planning her own wedding, she saw the need for Black Tie Affair — a place to consign new or gently used bridal supplies, and a resource for shoppers looking to catch a great deal. The boutique showcases Jessie’s natural talent for upcycling fine clothing, and even includes a plethora of items of her own design.

800 Brevard Road, Suite 306 • Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 633-2700 • blacktieaffairbridal@gmail.com facebook.com/BlackTieAffairBridal

Blue Rage of Asheville emphasizes the arts, crafts, objects and history of WNC. With an eclectic collection of gifts, antiquities, and local and international fine arts and crafts, blended with Asheville’s vibrant products and creations of today, Blue Rage of Asheville will bring you back to yesterday with hints of the depth and diversity of Asheville’s past showcasing yesterday’s art, furniture and collectibles. Right alongside you will find beautiful creations from local talents, including art, clay, fine jewelry, and both rustic and contemporary wood works, among a wide array of locally produced products.

Rebecca Jordison, the director, has years of management and retail experience, and says she brings her passions together under one roof to offer a little bit of something for everyone. Located in a historic building in the heart of downtown, across from the alluring Pritchard Park, Blue Rage of Asheville will be your favorite destination of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

8 College St.• Asheville, NC 28801 • (828) 450-1985 blue.rage@live.com • www.facebook.com/BlueRageOfAsheville

One One-Thousand:

Young Musicians’ Development Program Peggy Ratusz is often called “the hardest working musician in Asheville” — which comes from 35 years of singing the Blues and paying her dues in the minefield. Playing it forward is her calling.

Incorporating unique as well as tried-and-true strategies to assist others into the spotlight, Ratusz is a vocal coach, promoter and producer of opportunities. She books, hosts and runs sound for the Jack of the Wood and Jack of Hearts Singer Songwriter’s in the Round series and Tressa’s Female Artist Spotlight Nights. One One-Thousand is a Young Musicians’ Development Program she’ll launch later this year, which will offer 12- to 21-year-old instrumentalists and vocalists a myriad of services. She’ll help build bands, and offer workshops, one-on-one and group classes that mix her strengths as nurturing mentor and experienced performer.

Marco’s Pizzeria Marco’s is an independent family owned and operated Italian pizzeria restaurant open for business in Asheville since 1994. We serve lunch and dinner in a family friendly atmosphere. In addition to our family pizza and entree recipes, we offer weekly specials of local beers on tap and an eclectic wine selection, and we always have local desserts to offer as well.

Proudly serving Asheville and the surrounding areas for 17 years, let our family feed you and your family. Christene Lane, one of the two owners of Marcos, has been a beacon of hard work and dedication to serving the public with pride and style. We are proud and thankful to have Christene as our den mother.

(828) 285-0709

“Peggy is a killer vocalist and meaningful mentor to me.”

— Jesse Barry, lead singer Skinny Legs & All (Blues)

“My voice is stronger since studying with Peggy, and she’s created gig opportunities for me and the band, Classifive.”

— Carter Sanders, lead singer/guitarist (Rock)

“Peggy produced a sold-out showcase for me this year, pulling together an astounding young backing band of instrumentalists using her connections, guidance, encouragement and promotional skills.”

— Tasha Lief, vocalist (Jazz/Soul)

www.marcos-pizzeria.com 946 Merrimon Ave. • Asheville, NC 28804

Peggy Ratusz • (828) 301-6768 • pmarie43@yahoo.com 36 Cottage Ridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732

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A Bangkok native, proprietor Parichart “Gai” Wilson is more than familiar with the simple yet delectable flavors that make up Thai cuisine. Raised in a traditional Thai home, she was taught at an early age the art of Thai cooking. Her mother taught her and her two sisters the unique flavors of each foreign ingredient and emphasized freshness in preparation. In 1986, Gai made the life-altering decision to buy a one-way ticket to the United States.

As one of eight children (five boys and three girls!), it was very different for her to be alone for the first time in her life. Overcoming many hardships, she worked in many different restaurants in the Atlanta area, which helped her hone her management skills and experience every aspect of restaurant operations — the good and the bad. When job relocation brought her to Greenville, South Carolina, she became proprietor of her first restaurant, Thaicoon. Six years later, she fell in love with the cool breezes and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and she brought her heritage, skills and good taste to the Henderson/Arden area.

Tamarind Thai Cuisine opened its doors in the summer of 2007 and has continued to satisfy the cravings of nearby locals and passing-through visitors alike. Whether you are new to the depths of Thai cuisine or an avid lover, she invites you into her home for some “good eats”!

(828) 654-0988 • 330 Rockwood Road #112 • Arden, NC 28704

Training Partners is headed into its 17th year and is owned by Charlene Reeves, an Asheville native. The Training Partners team includes Peggy Emory, Kelly Robinson, Kim Rosenstein, David Hollinshead and Michael Scholtz.

When asked what makes TP different, Reeves replies, “as a boutique-style personal training studio, our clients just aren’t a number among hundreds.

Our facility is small, intimate and friendly - everyone really does know your name. As fitness professionals we take our roles seriously and our primary focus is to ensure our clients achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

The hardest part for them is getting here. Once they’re here and have finished their workouts they always tell us they feel better and truly feel like their workouts are all about them - and that’s our goal!”

(828) 252-0920 • info@trainingpartnersinc.com www.trainingpartnersinc.com 863 Merrimon Ave. • Asheville, NC 28804

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(828) 254-4247 • dreamstylist@themiddy.com • www.themiddy.com 51 South French Broad Ave. • Suite 201 • Asheville, NC 28801 30 AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28, 2012 • mountainx.com • W o m e n i n B U S i n e S S

Krystal Davis, B.A., LMBT, LE found her passion in life while assisting others in achieving their health and wellness goals. She wanted to create a space where one could experience the art of healing on various levels.

In doing so she would establish Zen Skincare & Waxing Studio, an atmosphere where relaxation could be attained, self-confidence could be improved and a healthier lifestyle could emerge. Zen Skincare & Waxing Studio specializes in integrative skincare technologies such as chemical exfoliation, microdermabrasion and hair removal techniques, as well as incorporating eastern philosophies of ayurveda and shiatsu/accupressure practices. Krystal employs a variety of waxing techniques that consistently ensure the safety and comfort of clients.

She invites you to Zen Skincare & Waxing Studio, a place to experience healing and achieve a renewed sense of self, a place where one can relax and get waxed!

1 Battery Park Avenue, Mezzanine #1 • Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 712-1079 • info@zenskincarestudio.com • zenskincarestudio.com

The mission of the YWCA of Asheville is eliminating racism and empowering women. One way the YWCA empowers women is through our annual Tribute to Women of Influence awards event. The TWIN award is given to women who are role models in their fields. Our 21st Annual TWIN will be Thursday, “The YWCA is honored to celebrate September 20, at Pack Place and this impressive group of women,” the Diana Wortham Theatre. says YWCA Executive Director Beth Maczka.

A total of 20 women/groups of “The positive impact they each make women will be honored, with winners in the categories on our community is truly inspiring.” featured of equality, empowerment and transformation.

Proceeds from the TWIN go to support YWCA programs that bridge gaps in child care, education, health and earning power. To see a list of Honorees and sponsors, and to reserve tickets, go to our website, www.ywcaofasheville.org.

ywcaofasheville.org • marketing@ywcaofasheville.org 185 South French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

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The Water Lily’s mission began well before the salon opened four years ago. For fifteen years, owner Alissa Neill found conventional salon products negatively affecting her, and her research showed that she was not alone. Finding that natural alternatives already existed within the industry, Alissa, along with her then-partner Heidi Germano, decorated their new building to reflect the nontoxic beauty services they would provide.

Today the Water Lily enjoys a reputation of offering the highest standard organic hair and skin care. We partner with locally produced J Monet organic skincare, Organic Color Systems and Onestà to give our customers an experience immediately evident to the nose: No ammonia or formaldehyde in the air at this beauty salon. This shop proves you don’t need to subject yourself to carcinogens to maintain a hairstyle or youthful complexion.

The Water Lily is not just a woman-owned business, but a business that truly nurtures the beauty — inside and out — of women, men and children.

Please stop by and see us any time. One visit reveals the difference between the Water Lily and a conventional salon.

7 Beaverdam Road, Suite 3 & 4 • Asheville, NC 28804 (828) 505-3288 • www.waterlilysalon.com

When I decided to go to seminary, someone asked, “But … why do you want to be a nun?” Even today, a woman in ministry is something that is confusing to many. We have deep-seated cultural notions about what a minister looks like, much like our assumptions about God. Yet there are many of us who continue to change this image every day.

My presence as a minister, especially when providing pastoral care in times of crisis and celebration, helps inform this new cultural notion of ministry. I am an advocate for “the least of these,” leading the congregation I serve in working toward a just and sustainable world. Ministry is both a collaborative art and an individual spiritual path that leads me into a deep and abiding relationship with our broken and beautiful world. It is a gift and a calling, a challenge and a comfort.

— Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper

254-6001 • www.uuasheville.org 1 Edwin Place • Asheville, NC 28801

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Icing on the Cake When Chris McNabb was pregnant with her son, she knew he would be the origin and inspiration for significant life changes.

“I didn’t imagine, however, those changes would include opening my own business,” she laughs.

Michelle Fountain started Icing on the Cake in 2004, while working as the Executive Pastry Chef at the Country Club of Asheville. Her independent business is dedicated to creating dazzling cakes and desserts for weddings, birthdays and every event in between. She specializes in creating hand-sculpted sugar flowers, and offers intricate chocolate designs upon request.

Michelle’s dream has finally come true: She is able to work at home in a licensed commercial space designed by her and her husband while spending time with their two children, Bracey, 11, and Emma, 9. She is honored to have received the 2012 Knot Best of Weddings award, and has been published in various magazines such as In Style, Grace Ormonde, and Knot Magazine. At Icing on the Cake, you will always find local, fresh and quality ingredients. She services the surrounding areas of Asheville and Hendersonville.

(828) 684-7528 • michellefountain@charter.net www.icingonthecake.bz 4 Chelsea Drive • Arden, NC 28704 Cate Ratliff, owner and mom of

Chris and her husband, Joe Ropson, like many modern parents, sought high quality, environmentally sensitive products that don’t sacrifice fun and style. Inspired by their experiences, Chris embraced her entrepreneurial spirit and created Mod Sprog, a specialty store focusing on the necessities of modern parenting.

Mod Sprog carries children’s clothes, toys, books and art supplies (newborn to 5), as well as cloth diapers, nursing covers, diaper bags, maternity wear, and more.

Chris notes, “We’re proud of the quality, style and functionality of products we offer at Mod Sprog, and we invite everyone to visit our modern parent’s store online or in person.”

Mod Sprog is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, at 830 Hendersonville Road, Suite 2, Asheville.

(828) 333-5142 • www.modsprog.com

Shelley Ratterman

Silas, opened Papoose in July 2012

LCSW

and welcomes parents and kids to come play and shop. Papoose offers Tea Collection, Zutano, Ergo, Dwell Studio, Little Twig Bath and other popular brands.

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE’S ONLY DEDICATED CHILDREN’S CLOTHING & ACCESSORY STORE! ACROSS FROM CHAI PANI

(828) 505-7879

21 Battery Park Ave, Ste 102 Downtown Asheville Mon-Thurs11-6 Fri/Sat 11-8 • Sun 1-6

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I am passionate about helping people turn life’s challenges into catalysts for growth and to discover greater freedom, contentment, self-awareness and empowerment in the process. I work with a range of issues, from trauma and grief to physical illness and relationship struggles.

After moving from Portland, Oregon, where I had been working since 1996, I re-opened my practice this spring in the Classic 1909 Building, a serene oasis amidst the vibrancy of downtown Asheville.

If you are looking for a therapist with clinical expertise and an approachable, down-to-earth style, read more about my practice at shelleyratterman.com.

Experience healing, uncover authenticity, live more fully.

(828) 301-0077 • shelley@shelleyratterman.com 78 1/2 Patton Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801

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Mountain Farm Mountain Farm is the name we have

given this land that long ago was farmed

by Cherokee women, then mountain women and, since 1975, Marilyn Cade and her busy crew. This beautiful agritourism farm in Yancey County lies in the valley below Mount Mitchell and the Black Mountains. Farm workers Stella, Aurora, Nina, Hero and Juliette eat the wildflowers and produce the milk for the cheese and soap. Pali and Dalai are female guard llamas, majestic but untested. Thirty hens and maybe 30,000 honeybees are nameless girls but still much appreciated. Heloise, Zuzu and Heron would be quite sad, however, without the boys Abelard, Thor and Odin. It’s up to the humans to keep all these workers out of the precious lavender gardens and out of the shop. You are all welcome to visit year-round and share the romance of farming.

Marilyn Cade • marilyn@mountainfarm.net 828-675-4856 • www.mountainfarm.net 3001 Halls Chapel Road • Burnsville, NC, 28714

i play., Inc. Becky Cannon started i play., Inc. in Asheville in 1982 as a stay-at-home mother of two. Thirty years later, we proudly employ over 50 people locally and have evolved into a family of brands: i play.® swimwear and apparel, and green sprouts® feeding products, toys and baby care. Our products can be found in local specialty baby stores, as well as in Earth Fare and Greenlife, and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com and elsewhere.

This September, we’ll be opening an i play. retail store at 233 Liberty St., near downtown, to offer green sprouts® and i play.® products. Next spring, Cannon is publishing grow healthy. grow happy: The Guide to Natural Baby Care, an allinclusive book to creating the healthiest, happiest life for your baby, from birth to three years old. An exciting new food line, grow healthy® essentials for making healthy baby food at home, will also launch next year.

(800) 876-1574 • Julie@iplaybabywear.com • www.iplaybaby.com

2000 Riverside Dr., Suite 9 • Asheville, NC 28804

POINTS OF LIGHT Crystal and Mineral Gallery

Points of Light opened in 2009 in Asheville.

Owner Connie Olson spent more than four years traveling the world, gathering the Crystals and Minerals that fill this amazing gallery — from breathtaking interior-design specimens to spectacular Minerals and hard-to-find Crystals of all shapes and sizes.

Connie’s passion is large museum quality Quartz and Amethyst. One of the largest Crystal Galleries in the country, Points of Light offers you beautiful polished spheres, carvings and Crystal points from Brazil. See the beautiful artisan Gemstone Jewelry from around the world. Also serving those in the healing arts, Points of Light offers Crystal bowls, Vogel healing wands, and rare stones like Moldavite.

Michelle Shelfer Nutrition Counseling and Services Meet Michelle: She’s a dietitian in town starting up a private practice who’s known for her charismatic personality and her “go get it” attitude. Having 20 years experience teaching fitness classes, and having been a running coach and a keynote speaker, she knows how to motivate people!

Michelle facilitates family and peer support groups at T.H.E Center for Disordered Eating. She also serves as Tapestry’s (a residential and partial hospitalization program for women with eating disorders) out-patient dietitian. Her focus for the past two years, after having worked throughout the county in our local school system and managed a state grant for childhood obesity prevention, has been to counsel woman and men with disordered eating by helping them find a solid relationship with food and exercise. She helps her clients, in collaboration with their treatment team, find the root causes for what is hindering this important relationship.

13 1/2 Eagle St., Office G •Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 337-5148 • rizzi3@hotmail.com • www.michelleshelfer.com

Points of Light also offers Crystal classes and workshops. Connie has loved Crystals since she was very young and growing up in rural Tennessee. This is the realization of a dream — come share it.

391 Merrimon Ave. • Asheville, NC • 828.257.2626

or shop with us online: www.pointsoflight.net

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Susan has run her own business, designing and hand-making jewelry for over 30 years.

She is celebrating her 8th year in her gallery, displaying solely her own jewelry and featuring a few select local artists. As a GIA graduate gemologist, Susan handpicks all of the fine natural gemstones and pearls she uses in her jewelry in order to display the highest quality in her work. By sourcing from independent stonecutters, Susan can be sure that each stone is cut for beauty and clarity, resulting in maximum brilliance. Each stone inspires a unique design, and she will wait until the idea has come to fruition to work with a particular stone or combination of stones.

Besides challenging herself to create innovative designs in her jewelry, customer service is the most important aspect of running her own business. Spending time with clients in order to figure out their style and translating that into custom designs comes naturally to Susan. Being versatile allows her to tailor designs for individual budgets, tastes, and desires. It is gratifying for Susan to provide creative, quality jewelry and excellent service to her customers.

4 Biltmore Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 277-1272 www.susanmphippsdesigns.com Nothing is better than living and learning to work together with the people you love, and that’s one reason Amazing Savings Markets are proud to be locally owned and family-run. With the ladies in our family numbering 13 and counting (most have worked at the markets), we love to teach the next generation how to work smarter not harder.

Bringing conventional, local, all-natural, gourmet and organic foods to our town and selling them for very low prices is key to our success. We take pride in keeping beautiful local organic produce in every store, but we also carry fresh, local dairy products, bakery goods, pastries, frozen meals and fresh meats, a broad selection of granola, nuts, candies and dry fruits. With a large selection of spices from all over the world, Amazing Savings Markets spice up your life for just a few pennies. And, local and international wine and beer have also been added to the growing list of available goods. We’ve created our own packaging department, and our own baker works her ovens daily - her carrot cakes are legendary.

Each Amazing Savings Market also carries local beef and poultry. In Black Mountain, our butcher shop provides grass-fed beef, all-natural poultry, frog legs and many other healthy and fun choices.

Gift cards, gift baskets, dinner parties, champion lunches, book-club lunches, gourmet meat and cheese platters, pastries and veggie platters, olive and relish platters, plus all-natural whole chicken roasted daily in our Olive Tree Cafe.

South Asheville 121 Sweeten Creek Rd 277-0805

Black Mountain 3018 Route 70 669-8988

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Downtown Asheville 45 S. French Broad Ave. 255-5228

Unity Center of Mills River

Acoustic Corner’s staff: L to R, back to front, David Zoll, Located in the heart of historic Black Matthew Hannafin, Matt Kinne, Stephanic Wilds, Tom Fellenbaum, and shop dog Toby.

Mountain, Acoustic Corner is a different kind of musical instrument shop.

Swimming against the tide of big box stores and online discounters, Stephanie Wilds and husband Tom Fellenbaum are proud to offer unique instruments and expert service that caters to the needs of beginners and professionals alike. All Acoustic Corner staff are either performing musicians or trained repair technicians, with expansive real-world experience in performance, instruction and instrument maintenance and repair.

We feature guitars, violins, mandolins, banjos, basses, ukuleles, bouzoukis, lap dulcimers and other instruments popular in Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, classical, jazz and other acoustic music styles. Most of our instruments are handmade or manufactured in small workshops. We also carry a full array of accessories and instructional materials. We provide repair service for almost all stringed instruments, quality rental instruments and one-on-one lessons in a variety of instruments and musical styles.

(828) 669-5162 • www.acoustic-corner.com 105-F Montreat Road • Black Mountain, NC 28711

The Guitar Mama is an extraordinary music store with a full service repair shop and a passion for cool vintage guitars. Autumn opened the doors in April of 2010 and has been serving the musicians of the area ever since. With a love for all guitars (and boxes of spare parts stashed away), she is ready to fix yours or help find it a new home. She has a taste for odd and unique instruments and you never know what will be hanging on the wall. So stop by and check out The Guitar Mama... sit on the couch and play awhile.

Rev. Chad O’Shea, Senior Minister of Unity Center for 28 years, recently announced the appointment of Pat Veenema to its newly established position of Associate Minister. “Rev. Pat’s enthusiasm, education, and fresh perspectives will be a welcome asset to our expanding congregation and outreach,” said O’Shea.

Rev. Veenema received her Master of Divinity degree from Unity Institute and was ordained by Unity Worldwide Ministries.

A 25-year North Carolina resident, she was an elementary schoolteacher focusing on environmental education prior to her divinity studies.

“My vision for ministering is to walk beside and to be a companion to our congregants in their spiritual journeys,” explained Rev. Pat. “I hope to give us all intellectual pieces to chew on that will then drop into our hearts and provide practical applications to spiritual truths.”

One of her objectives is to build community through workshops geared toward growing spiritual awareness in a more intimate atmosphere. “Transformation takes dedication — more than just thinking about it for an hour on Sunday morning,” said Rev. Pat. Unity Center is known for its blend of meditation, modern interpretative messages from spiritual way-showers, and uplifting contemporary music played by its talented “Unitic” band.

Unity Center of Mills River (828) 891-8700 • unity@unitync.net • www.unitync.net 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road • Mills River, NC 28759

Marty Gallagher took over operations at Pro Bikes in 2005 after six years as an employee. Her passion for bikes has given the little shop its heart and soul. As one of the founding members of Asheville on Bikes, she’s been involved in Asheville’s bicycle “movement” for more than a decade, and is excited about the future of the cycling culture! Pro Bikes has a reputation as Asheville’s “neighborhood” bike shop — don’t let the shop size fool you: Pro Bikes is full of cool stuff you won’t find elsewhere. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help!

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Dr. Pamela Putman Nearly two decades ago, I walked through the door of the most inviting used bookstore I had ever entered.

After spending a considerable amount of blissful time browsing and selecting fiction, history and art books, a very real and delightful thought entered my mind: Someday I will own a bookstore. Much has happened in the years since that day, but the dream has remained constant. In Valerie Taylor, Mary Trigg, Kay Manley 2009, with the support of friends, family and community resources, Montford Books & More opened in the space of the former Reader’s Corner. If you have not visited yet, please come see for yourself what others have called a “booklover’s nirvana” and “Asheville’s best-kept secret.”

— Kay Manley, Owner Two floors of gently used books, vinyl, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs • New books by local authors and gift items created by local artists and craftspeople • Classes and workshops • Book signings, readings and other special events • Free Wi-Fi, free parking, complimentary coffee & tea • Venue for private events and celebrations • Corporate partner with Literacy Council of Buncombe County

(828) 285.8805 • montfordbooks@gmail.com www.montfordbooks.com 31 Montford Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801

Dr. Putman continually takes above and beyond the required continuing education courses required for licensure. She has trained with nationally well-recognized clinicians that are leaders in the field of advanced dentistry. In 2011, she achieved Fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry. This achievement is accomplished by only 3% of general dentists nationwide.

Dentistry is Dr. Putman’s passion. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society and the Florida Dental Association.

To learn more, go to AshevilleSmileMaker.com

Dr. Pamela Putman • (828) 645-3797 200 New Stock Road • Asheville, NC 28804 IENDL Y

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We feature a variety of floor plans, from one-bedroom units to four-bedroom townhomes, at affordable rental rates, each equipped with fully furnished kitchens, washer/dryer connections and patios. The Bear Creek Community features swimming pools, playgrounds and picnic areas for your enjoyment, as well as being adjacent to the recreational Please visit us Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5:30pm opportunities at Malvern Hills Community Park Sat. 10am - 4pm and Bear Creek is pet friendly!

Located off Patton Avenue in West Asheville.

Turn at Malvern Hills stop light onto Bear Creek Rd. Go ½ mile & look for the signs on the left.

Dr. Pamela Putman has been in the dental field since 1987. She earned her dental hygiene degree in Miami in 1991. She practiced as a dental hygienist for almost ten years. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2004. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. She continued on to open her own dental practice in 2005 in Baca Raton, Florida.

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Meet Dr. Putman — Dentistry is her Passion!

and see why so many long-term residents call Bear Creek “home.”

JOIN US! The Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club meets the second Thursday of each month at the Renaissance Hotel (31 Woodfin St.) in downtown Asheville.

Informative speakers, addressing current issues, are featured each month.

We invite all interested to join us. Optional dinner buffet ($18) begins at 6pm; guest speaker at 6:30pm, followed by a business meeting.

For more info, contact President Brenda Fryar at Gram1B@charter.net

Look for it e d i u G r e t o in the October 3 2012 V

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HEALING FROM TRAUMA Feel Strong, Safe, Empowered in your Body We all experience trauma in our lives — emotional wounding that is a shock to our system. These experiences challenge our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Trauma can result from verbal, physical or sexual abuse, from violence or war. Trauma can be a one-time event or an ongoing situation. We may experience anxiety, insomnia, numbness, depression, anger or helplessness. If the impact is strong, the trauma will define our lives and the choices we make.

To heal we need to re-establish trust and ease in our bodies. Core Energetics and Trauma-sensitive Yoga can help us do that. Learn to be present and comfortable in your body, feel strong and safe, able to take effective action in the world. One student said: “Nancy’s style awakened my inner power. I find myself standing taller, open and aligned. I am much more aware of my body. My confidence to move has soared.”

Nancy Pope is Certified in Trauma-sensitive Yoga from JRI Trauma Center in Massachusetts, Graduate of Black Mountain Yoga Therapy & Teacher Training, The Institute of Core Energetics and The Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She offers individual sessions in Black Mountain and an ongoing yoga class at BMYC, Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

Nancy Pope • (828) 702-0515 nancypope2@gmail.com • www.healing2.com 202 First St. • Black Mountain, NC

In 2006, Tiffany LeMeaux moved from her home in Florida to Asheville to start her own business. After arriving, she quickly immersed herself in the West Asheville community and opened her shop: Freaks and Geeks Tattoo Sideshow. In the years that followed, Freaks and Geeks has continued to thrive and flourish to become one of the most revered tattoo studios in Asheville.

The atmosphere in the shop is welcoming, and everyone is greeted with a smile. Local clients encompass all walks of life, and customers routinely travel from other states, as well as other countries, to get a tattoo from Tiffany and her staff. Tiffany and her shop have continued to embrace the Asheville community by holding benefits for multiple charities, including the Asheville Humane Society, Our VOICE, Breast Cancer Awareness, and relief for the earthquake in Haiti, as well as sponsoring many local nonprofit organizations.

254-4429 • 754 Haywood Road • Asheville, NC 28806 www.freaks-n-geeks.com

Cara Collective Hip Thrift & ThHipeThrAiftnaream , eclectic, working together to build a fun

Asheville’s main drag The Anam Cara Collective and River West area between West the in e vib nity mu com us shops you’ll find handconscio t on Haywood Road. At both and the River Arts District, righ vintage finds, and a focus on connected creativity. ifty made and upcycled goods, thr y (Anam Cara) and Amy unique businesses, Erinn Huntle Second Saturday Shakete, ara sep rate ope y the ile Wh for ongoing events such as Williams (Hip Thrift) team up parking lot for community- and art-focused fun. ir the downs, where they rope off e now through us your “jazz hands” anytim Stop in either store and show Sept. 30 for 10% off your total purchase!

When Cara Nicole Steinbuchel moved to Asheville, drawn by the creative community, she found a rich network of female entrepreneurs who empowered her to grow a business from her love of art.

In 2004, Cara was immersed in the WNC pottery community when she formulated a vegan lotion for potters’ dry hands. Cara feels grateful to the Asheville community for supporting her in doing what she loves. Making Potters’ Skin Butter™ is her way of giving back — by offering a lotion strong enough to nourish the hardworking hands of the farmers who grow our food, the cooks who prepare it, the potters who make artful dinnerware, the loved ones who share it, the artists and crafters who beautify our world, the adventurers who explore it, and the DIYers who do all of these things.

Today, her lotion is sold in 15 locally owned businesses and on her website, CaraMaeSkinCare.com.

Asheville, NC • (828) 280-5659 • caramaeskincare@gmail.com

Hip Thrift Specialties:

• Upcycled Furniture • Local Art • Clothing • Hula-hoops 201 Haywood Road • 778-136 • Vintage and thrift 0

info@hipthrift.org • www.hipthri ft.org

Anam Cara Specialties:

elling • Theatre, music, and storyt sses cla and • Workshops • Performance/workshop space for rent (hourly) 505 • Local art and craft sales 203 Haywood Road • 252-2 anamcaratc@gmail.com • Vintage clothing and goods www.anamcaracollective.com

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John of God Crystal Healing Michele Denise offers John of God crystal bed sessions and leads tours to visit the famous Brazilian healer known as John of God from her office in West Asheville.

Michele was given personal permission by John of God to bring a Crystal Bed back to the United States and to guide group tours to Brazil. She has firsthand experience that changed her life and inspired her to assist others in their own evolution and healing through the use of the crystal bed and pilgrimages to Brazil to visit John of God and his healing center.

• organic mattresses and futons • organic bedding • organic and wooden toys

The crystal bed clears physical and energetic blocks and balances the chakras.

Michele says it is common for an individual to have profound physical, emotional and spiritual healing as a result. Tours to Brazil allow individuals the deep experience of meeting with this mystical healer known as the “Miracle Man.” Trips include 12 nights of hotel accommodation and 3 freshly prepared meals daily, transportation in Brazil, guidance to assist you when personally meeting John of God and much more. The next available tour date is September 24, 2012.

• organics for babies & children • handmade and local products

Please visit www.crystalhealingbed.com or call Michele Denise directly at (828) 423-1482 to schedule a crystal bed session or inquire about tours.

Thanks to all our customers and friends for shopping at Nest Organics!

— Truly, Sarah, Summer At Nest Organics, we offer the Southeast’s largest selection of organic, pure and sustainable products for your home and family.

Nest Organics is now making our own organic wool comforters, toppers and pillows. This allows us to offer the very best prices to our customers.

(828) 258-1901 • www.nestorganics.com 51 North Lexington Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801

“Two words describe Allison’s workshops: captivating and exhilarating. Allison is a gifted teacher with infinite knowledge on rocks and crystals. Allison imparted so much information, I left the workshop feeling energized and excited. I can’t wait to take another workshop!” — Laura

The Rock Girl Sacred Stone School ®

Master Teacher CBS Radio Host Psychic Medium Reiki Grandmaster

Allison Hayes, The Rock Girl®, is a Professional Psychic, Medium, Past Life Channeler, Healer & High Priestess of Stones. She is a popular Radio/Television Personality throughout the nation and hosts *RockTalk* with The Rock Girl® on CBS World Wide Radio. Having quickly emerged as one of the most sought-after psychics in the world, The Rock Girl has been named 2011 & 2012 Psychic of The Year by Best American Psychics.

Allison is proud to unveil the newest location of her Sacred Stone School in downtown Asheville! With intensive workshops such as Reiki, Psychic Development, Chakra Balancing & Auric Cleansing, Crystal Skulls, Altars, Hands-on-Healing and more, The Rock Girl Sacred Stone School is one of the most premiere metaphysical and holistic schools in the U.S.!

With over 20 years of experience, Allison functions as the facilitator to help you create your own unique relationship with stones and develop your own methods of communication & implementation. Your connection can be verbal, tactile or even audient.

Allison helps you develop your very own technique of communicating with the stones, and teaches you that by connecting with the stones, you will ultimately embark on your own path of self-discovery.

SacredStoneSchool.com •info@TheRockGirl.com •(347) 370-9921 •20 Battery Park Ave., Ste 501 •Asheville, NC 28801

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The area’s only Independent Kitchen Store!

Toy Store For Foodies: That’s how I refer to my shop! I’m constantly amazed by the cooking industry’s new innovations. They are always coming up with efficient, fun and functional items for us to play with in our kitchens. Some are simply interesting, and many are that “ah ha!” item — the “that’s perfect, just what I need” item. It can give you that kind of kid in a toy store feeling.

“Oh, I don’t cook. I’m just looking.” I hear it every day. But folks quickly realize that you don’t have to be a chef to appreciate the right tools for the job. Our shop isn’t pretentious, and it isn’t lined with intimidating walls and overfilled shelves of mystery items. There’s a relaxed atmosphere in our easy-to-lookaround establishment.

So whether you’re a novice, a pro, or somewhere in-between, you’ll find the right tool, gadget, pot, pan, knife, cutting board, and so much more for yourself (or the one who’s cooking in your life).

828-669-0503 commonhousefly@gmail.com 104 West State St. Downtown Black Mountain

Dawn and Jeff Stucker opened On Target Shooting Range in 1989, and it has been Asheville’s local one-stop shop for shooting equipment and supplies for over 20 years! The experience of walking into their facility is not what one would expect: The bustling shop is filled with men and women of all ages, from all walks of life. On Target is run with a strong family-owned style where the customers and staff treat each other like friends, and everyone is warmly welcomed. Dawn and her family stand in responsible stewardship of our Second Amendment rights, offering classes in the basics of pistol shooting and USPSA competition style shooting, and also personal, one-on-one instruction. On Target also hosts several competitions and events throughout the year, showcasing some of Asheville’s finest target shooting.

Come enjoy our safe, family-friendly atmosphere and show us what you’ve got.

(828) 274-0028 • 4 Busbee View Road• Asheville, NC 28803 ontargetncinc@aol.com • www.ontargetnc.com

across the street from Tyson’s

ATTENTION WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: • Healthcare and Teaching Professionals • Police and Fire Department Personnel • Active Duty or Retired Military

Homes For Heroes...

...is a national program new to Asheville that saves you 3/4% whether you’re Buying or Selling your home. This is Patton Property Group’s way of giving back those who serve our community. For more information: www.MountainHomesForHeroes.com Patton Property Group is the #1 Team in the mountains with 102 home sales in 2012 so far. Call us today, (828) 210-1648, and make your home sale or purchase with the most successful team in the mountains.

Listen and Learn with “Real Estate in Plain English” every Saturday morning, 10am-11am on News Radio 570AM. Rowena Patton and her Real Estate professional “Posse” answer your questions in plain English.

Call Rowena: (828) 210-1648 www.PattonPropertyGroup.com “The English Girl in the Mountains” SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION •

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calendar

your guide to community events, classes, concerts & galleries

calendar categories community events & workshops / social & shared-interest groups / government & politics / seniors & retirees / animals / technology / business & careers / volunteering / health programs / support groups / helplines / sports groups & activities / kids / spirituality / arts / spoken & written word / festivals & gatherings / music / theater / comedy / film / dance / auditions & call to artists Calendar for august 22 - 30, 2012 unless otherwise stated, events take plaCe in asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area Code. day-by-day Calendar is online Want to find out everything that's happening today -- or tomorrow, or any day of the week? Go to www.mountainx.com/events. weekday abbreviations: SU = Sunday, MO = Monday, TU = Tuesday, WE = Wednesday, TH = Thursday, FR = Friday, SA = Saturday

animals animal Compassion network

803 Fairview St. Info: www.animalcompassionnetwork.org or 274-DOGS. • Animal Compassion Network seeks volunteers to care for cats, coordinate foster homes and help with the pet food assistance program. Info: www.animalcompassionnetwork.org or 274-3647.

• Volunteers are needed to work the front desk operations at Pet Harmony on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Training is available, and bi-weekly commitment is preferred. bird watChing tour • THURSDAYS, 8am - A bird watching tour, presented by the Henderson County Bird Club, meets at Highland Lake Inn, 86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock. $25/$15 Inn guests. Info and registration: 693-6812. dog adoptions • SATURDAYS, 11am-4pm Transylvania Animal Alliance

Calendar deadlines free and paid listings - Wednesday, 5 p.m.

(7 days prior to publication)

Can’t find your group’s listing?

Due to the abundance of great things to do in our area, we only have the space in print to focus on timely events. Our print calendar now covers an eight-day range. For a complete directory of all Community Calendar groups and upcoming events, please visit www.mountainx. com/events.

In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must cost no more than $40 to attend and be sponsored by and/or benefit a nonprofit. If an event benefits a business, it’s a paid listing.

If you wish to submit an event for Clubland (our free live music listings), please e-mail clubland@mountainx.com.

What would fdr do? Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a man of the people. On Aug. 24 and 31, he’ll take the form of a puppet as part of the Greed! puppet show, a performance about the subversive economic history of the U.S.

free listings To submit a free listing: online submission form (best): http://www.mountainx.com/events/ submission e-mail (second best): calendar@mountainx.com fax (next best): (828) 251-1311, Attn: Free Calendar mail: Free Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 in person: Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), second floor, downtown Asheville.

Please limit your submission to 40 words or less.

Questions? Call (828) 251-1333, ext. 365.

paid listings Paid listings lead the calendar sections in which they are placed, and are marked (pd.).

To submit a paid listing, send it to our Classified Department by any of the following methods. Be sure to include your phone number, for billing purposes. e-mail: marketplace@mountainx.com. fax: (828) 251-1311, Attn: Commercial Calendar mail: Commercial Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 in person: Classified Dept., Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), Ste. 214, downtown Asheville.

Questions? Call our Classified Department at (828) 251-1333, ext. 335.

Group (T.A.A.G.) will host dog adoptions at PetSmart, 3 McKenna Road, Arden. Info: www.facebook. com/TAAGwags or 388-2532.

Hendersonville. $3 aquarium admission fee includes entrance to the exhibit. Info: www.teamecco. org or 692-8386.

3:30pm or by appointment. Info: www.310art.com or 776-2716.

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

lake James state park N.C. Highway 126. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 584-7728.

• SU (8/26), 10am - "Bear In Mind," a program on black bears, will be held in the Catawba River Area classroom.

spay/neuter vouChers • SA (8/25), 10am-1pm - Vouchers for free and low-cost spay/neuter services will be available to Henderson County residents at Tractor Supply Company, 114 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville.

Info: cpforpetsinc@aol.com.

ameriCan folk art and framing Oui-Oui Gallery is located at 64 Biltmore Ave. Mon. - Sat., 10am6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www. amerifolk.com or 281-2134.

• Through TU (9/4) - Linger Awhile, paintings by self-taught Southern artists.

• Through MO (8/27) - Kentucky, works by Minnie Adkins, Jim Gary Phillips and Bruce New.

sharks of summer • Through MO (9/3) - Sharks of Summer, an exhibit of live sharks, cages, games and sharkrelated activities, will be held at the Team ECCO Center for Ocean Awareness, 511 Main St.,

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art 310 art gallery Riverview Station, 191 Lyman St., #310. Fri.-Sun., 9:30am-

anthm gallery Located in the Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St., Black Mountain.

Tues.-Sun., 11am-9pm Info: www. anthmgallery.com.

• Through SU (8/26) - Arte de Cuba!, an exhibition of rare Cuban art, will be on display in conjunction with a monthlong celebration of Cuban music, food and drink. art at unCa Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.unca.edu.

• Through FR (10/26) - Lia Cook: Bridge 11 will be on display at UNCA's Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, 1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville.

• Through MO (9/17) - Invisible Ink: Works on Paper by Gabriel Shaffer will be on display in

“In middle school, it wasn't important what other people thought of me or what the world was telling me to be.

It was a time to start building who I wanted to be.”

Go to facebook.com/middleschoolsuccess to find out what this successful community member is doing now. And share your middle school story and enter to win an iPad.

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Highsmith University Union Gallery.

• TH (8/23), 6-8pm - Invisible Ink reception.

• Through FR (9/28) - Horizons: Past and Present, photography by Jon Michael Riley, will be on display in Ramsey Library.

• FR (8/24) through FR (9/14) The UNCA Annual Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Owen Hall.

• FR (8/24), 6-8pm - Opening reception for the UNCA Annual Art Faculty Exhibition.

Art EvEnts At WCU Held at the Fine Art Museum, Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am4pm & Thurs., 10am-7pm. Free, but donations welcome. Info: www.fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or 227-3591.

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

AshEvillE ArEA Arts CoUnCil: thE ArtEry Community arts facility at 346 Depot St. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm.

Info: www.ashevillearts.com.

• Through TH (8/30) - If I'm Good In Bed, paintings by Anna Jensen.

AshEvillE Art MUsEUM Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.

Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted.

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

Info: www.ashevilleart.org or 2533227.

• Through SU (11/25) - High, Low and In Between. Artist Mel Chin extracted images from 25 volumes of Funk and Wagnall’s 1953 encyclopedia and edited them as collages freed of their historical context. On display in the museum's East Wing, main level.

• Through SU (9/30) - Fiore/ Drawing, a survey of drawings

by Joseph A. Fiore dating from the early '50s at Black Mountain College through his late years in New York and Maine.

• FR (8/24), noon - Lunchtime Art Break: Three Paintings, Four Opinions, a tour designed to engage guests in dialogue with artists, educators, docents and staff. Free with membership or museum admission.

AUstin shEArs • Through WE (10/17) - Geometric drawings by Austin Shears will be hosted by Who Knows Art at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, 43 Town Square Blvd. Info: 231-5355.

BEArfootin' • Through SA (10/20) - Bearfootin', a public art exhibit featuring decorated fiberglass bear sculptures, will be on display throughout Main Street in Hendersonville. Info: 233-3216.

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BiBliCAl Art • WEEKDAYS - Religious art

by Costanza Knight will be on display at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 5th Avenue W. and White Pine Drive, Hendersonville. Hours: Mon., noon-3pm; Tues.-Fri., 9am-3pm.

Info: www.fcchendersonville.org or 692-8630.

BlACk MoUntAin CEntEr for thE Arts Old City Hall, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. Mon.-Wed. and Fri., 10am-5pm; Thurs., 11am-3pm.

Info: www.BlackMountainArts.org or 669-0930.

• Through FR (8/31) - f/32 Photography group show.

BlACk MoUntAin CollEgE MUsEUM + Arts CEntEr The center is located at 56 Broadway and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College.

Tues. & Wed., noon-4pm; Thurs.Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: bmcmac@ bellsouth.net or www.blackmountaincollege.org or 350-8484.

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

BookWorks 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., 1-4pm. Info: www.ashevillebookworks.com or 255-8444.

• Through FR (8/31) - The Miniature Book Society will present a traveling exhibit featuring the winners of the society's annual competition. Miniature pop-up books will also be on display.

BrAg on AvEry • Through TH (9/27) - The Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild will host an exhibition of the art of Avery County, featuring more than 25 local artists, at Canon Memorial Hospital's Dickson Gallery, 434 Hospital Drive, Linville. Info: www. bragwnc.com.

BrEvArd foUrth fridAy • 4th FRIDAYS, 5-9pm - Brevard Fourth Friday Gallery Walk will feature extended gallery and business hours throughout town.

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

Bring Us yoUr BEst • Through SA (9/1) - Bring Us Your Best, presented by the Arts Council of Henderson County, will be on display at BRCC's Technology Education and Development Center. Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 1-3pm. Info: www.acofhc.org or 693-8504.

CAldWEll Arts CoUnCil Located at 601 College Ave., Lenoir. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-5pm and Sat. by appointment. Info: 754-2486 or www.caldwellarts. com.

• Through FR (8/24) - Shoot, a photography exhibition by Jack Daulton, Curt Hiller, Dawn Mathews, Steve West and Sol Levine.

• Through SU (9/30) - The Art In Healing Gallery will feature work by members of Foothills Visual Artists Guild.

CAstEll PhotogrAPhy 2C Wilson Alley. Wed.-Fri., noon6pm; Sat., noon-7pm, or by appointment. Info: www.castellphotography.com or 255-1188.

• Through SA (10/6) - SHIFT, works by Fred Cray, Sharon Haper, Anne Arden McDonald and Lisa M. Robinson.

CollAgE By sEBAstiAn MAtthEWs • Through FR (8/31) - 13 Ways of Looking, an exhibition of handmade collages, will be on display at Filo Bakery, 1155 Tunnel Road.

Info: http://3bythefire.blogspot. com.

CriMson lAUrEl gAllEry 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville. April-Dec.: Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun. & Mon., noon5pm. Info: 688-3599 or www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com.

• Through FR (8/31) - Where?, ceramics by Tom Bartel.

• Through FR (8/31) - Serendipity, featuring 14 wood-fired sculptural ceramic artists from five countries.

EvEnts At hAndMAdE in AMEriCA Located at 125 S. Lexington Ave. Info: 252-0121.

• WE (8/22), 5:30-7pm - Textile Study Group. Six fiber artists will share their work, recently displayed in the juried exhibition Convergence. flood gAllEry The Phil Mechanic Building, 109 Roberts St. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm.

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

• Through TU (8/28) - Screenprints on wood panels and paper

by Andrew Blanchard. folk Art CEntEr MP 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open daily from 9am6pm. Info: www.craftguild.org or 298-7928.

• Through TU (9/11) - Works by John Gunther (fiber) and Christine Kosiba (clay). fUsion Art shoW • FR (8/24) through SA (10/6) Fusion Art Show, presented by the Tryon Painters and Sculptors group. Held at TAC, 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon. Info: 859-8392. grAnd BohEMiAn gAllEry Located at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village, 11 Boston Way. Mon.-Thur., 10am7pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. Info: www.bohemianhotelasheville.com or 505-2949.

• Through SU (9/23) - Two Takes, an exhibition showcasing landscape paintings by Colleen Webster and jewelry by Gail Molzahn. hAEn gAllEry

52 Biltmore Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri., 10am-6pm; Tues. and Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www.thehaengallery.com or 2548577.

• Through FR (8/31) - Summer Samplings, works by Lynn Boggess, Byron Gin, Larry Gray and others. hAndMAdE AdornMEnt Body And hoME • Through FR (8/31) - 15 local artists will display handmade objects for a celebration of flowers and gardens at Handmade Adornment Body and Home, 14 S. Main St., Marshall. Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm.

Info: http://avl.mx/aw. hAyWood CoUnty Arts CoUnCil Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC's Gallery 86 in Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: www.haywoodarts.org or 452-0593.

• TH (8/30), 5:30pm - A Grassroots Arts Program Grant Workshop will be offered to assist interested applicants in preparing competitive grants. New applicant organizations must have a representative in attendance. hollingsWorth gAllEry Located at 147 E. Main St., Brevard. Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: 884-4974.

• Through FR (8/31) - Our Journey, works by Danie Riding Janov and Mary Alice Braukman.

• FR (8/24), 6-8pm - Reception. iMAgEs of historiC CAnton • Through FR (8/31) - More than 40 historic black and white photographs of Canton, including early images of the Champion paper mill, landmark buildings, sports teams and more, will be on display at Canton Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. Info: 648-2924. loCAl sCUlPtUrE shoWCAsE • DAILY - A showcase of local sculptors, including Scott Freeland, Peter Dallos, Martin Webster and others will be on display indefinitely at the Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St., Black Mountain. Free to view. Info: www.themontevistahotel.net or 669-8870. n.C. ArBorEtUM Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily.

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

• Through SU (9/23) - Dusty Roads, photographs of classic and junkyard vehicles.

Enso PhotogrAPhy ExhiBit • Through SA (9/15) - ENSO, black and white photographs inspired by the enso paintings of Zen circles, will be on display at Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave. Tues. & Wed., 11am-5pm; Thurs.-Sat., noon-8pm; Sun., noon-4pm. Info: www.brookreynoldsphotography. com or www.UDharmaNC.com.

PUMP gAllEry 109 Roberts St. Tues.-Sat., 10am4pm. Info: www.philmechanicstudios.com.

• Through TU (8/28) - Outside Today, works by Julie Porterfield.

PUsh skAtE shoP & gAllEry Located at 25 Patton Ave. Mon.Thurs., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Info: www.pushtoyproject.com or 2255509.

• FR (8/24) through SU (9/30) - PUSH Tunisia, a film and art mashup featuring artists from Tunisia, the United States and the Middle East.

• FR (8/24), 6pm - Opening reception. rEd hoUsE stUdios And gAllEry 310 W. State St., Black Mountain.

Thurs.-Sun., 11am-6pm. Info: www. svfalarts.org or 669-0351.

• TH (8/30) through SU (9/23) The Figure in Art. • FR (8/31), 5-7pm - Opening reception. sCUlPtUrE for thE gArdEn • Through MO (12/31) - Sculpture for the Garden, a national outdoor sculpture invitational, will be on display at Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood Road. Info: www. grovewood.com. sEvEn sistErs gAllEry 117 Cherry St., Black Mountain.

Summer hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am6pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: www.sevensistersgallery.com or 669-5107.

• Through SU (11/4) - Works by Jenny Buckner. skyUkA finE Art 133 N. Trade St., in Tryon. Tues.Sat., 10am-5pm and by appointment. Info: skyukafineart.com or 817-3783.

• Through SA (9/15) - For the Love of Tryon. stUdio B A framing studio and art gallery at 171 Weaverville Highway, Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am5:30pm and Sat. 10am-3pm. Info: www.galleryatstudiob.com or 225-5200.

• TH (8/23) through SA (9/8) Nature’s Notebook will feature botanical drawings by the students of author/illustrator Peter Loewer.

• TH (8/23), 5:30-7:30pm Opening reception. sWAnnAnoA vAllEy finE Arts lEAgUE Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Route 70, Black Mountain.

Info: svfal.info@gmail.com or www.svfal.org.

• Through SU (8/26) - The Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League will present its annual members exhibit at Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St., Black Mountain. Thurs.-Sun., 11am-6pm. Info: www.svfalarts.org or susansinyaiart@charter.net.

• TH (8/30) through SU (9/23) - The Figure in Art, a SVFAL member’s show, will be on display.

• FR (8/31), 5-7pm - Artists reception. thE BEndEr gAllEry 12 S. Lexington Ave. Hours: Mon.Sat., 10:30am-5pm; Sun., noon5pm. Info: www.thebendergallery. com or 505-8341.

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

Five tribes.

Two days.

Infinite amounts of fun.

trAnsylvAniA CoMMUnity Arts CoUnCil Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am4:30pm. Info: www.artsofbrevard. org or 884-2787.

• Through FR (8/31) - The Wild World of Animals, artwork about animals.

• FR (8/24), 5-8pm - Opening reception. Friendly pets welcome. tryon PAintErs And sCUlPtors MEMBErshiP shoW • Through MO (9/10) - The Tryon Painters and Sculptors Membership Show will be held at 26 Maple St., Tryon. Hours: Thurs.Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: www.tryonpaintersandsculptors.com.

UPstAirs ArtsPACE 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: www.upstairsartspace.org or 859-2828.

• Through SA (8/25) - Revolver, works by Daniel Nevins, Dustin Farnsworth and Daniel Marinelli, and Marked Up, works by Nava Lubelski.

WCU's MoUntAin hEritAgE CEntEr Located on the campus of Western Carolina University, the center offers diverse classes, lectures, workshops and demonstrations. Info: 227-7129 or www.wcu. edu/mhc.

• Through FR (9/14) - Stitches in Time: Historic Quilts of WNC. ZAPoW! 21 Battery Park, Suite 101. Mon., Wed. & Fri., noon-8pm. Thurs., noon-5:30pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun. 1-6pm. Info: www.zapow.net or 575-2024.

• Through SU (9/30) Cryptozoology, art on the theme of legendary animals such as Sasquatch.

Art/CrAft fAirs

An action-packed two-day cultural immersion in the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and Seminole people. Highlights include: • Ancient games, like Choctaw and Cherokee stickball, an intertribal blowgun contest, Cherokee marbles tournament, and a public 5K fun run • Arts demonstrations, art shows, and sales • Native food and storytelling • Traditional dances • War Chief Ostenaco and Lt. Henry Timberlake join us from the year 1762 • Colonial Williamsburg presents: Colonial Lifeways, with the Fifes and Drums Adults $7 for the day; $3 for children ages 6-13; ages 5 and under free. Special rates for school groups.

Anything fiBEr sAlE And sWAP • SA (8/25), 10am-3pm - The YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly will host a yard sale featuring unloved and unused materials and fiber arts tools. 84 Blue Ridge Circle, Black Mountain. Info: http://avl. mx/j3.

More information at CherokeeMuseum.org or 828.497.3481.

Sponsored by: Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Cherokee Preservation Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council.

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• SA (8/25), noon-8pm - The Bent Creek Community Park presents Crafts on the Creek, a fundraiser for maintenance and revitalization projects. The event will feature a variety of handmade crafts from local artists, food, a kids craft area and live music. 125 Idlewood Drive. Free to attend. Info: www. bentcreekpark.org or http://avl. mx/j7.

PAris of thE soUth flEA MArkEt • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 8am-3pm - Paris of the South flea market features antiques, local food and music at 175 Clingman Ave. Free to attend. Info: www. parisofthesouth.net.

Auditions & CAll to Artists Anything goEs, EvErything shoWs • Through SU (9/1) - Artists of all levels are invited to submit non-returnable artwork to the Anything Goes, Everything Shows exhibit through sept. 1. Info: www.ashevillecourtyard.com or purplecoca@aol.com.

APPAlAChiAn trAil vidEo ContEst • Through SU (9/2) - The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will accept submissions for its "Why Do You Love the Appalachian Trail?" video contest through sept. 2. Info: www.facebook.com/ ATHike.

AshEvillE lyriC oPErA • MO (8/27) - Asheville Lyric Opera will hold chorus auditions at YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St. #B. Mail a cover letter requesting an audition, along with a resume and $10 accompanist fee. Organizers will reply with appointment time. Info: www. ashevillelyric.org or 236-0670. dAnCE APPrEntiCEshiP ProgrAM • SA (8/25), 2-6pm - Elevate School is currently offering a dance apprenticeship for ballet, jazz and contemporary dance, featuring three 1.5-hour classes per week for $65 a month. Auditions for the program will be held Aug. 25. Info and reservations: www. elevatelifeandart.com/554. hAyWood CoUnty Arts CoUnCil Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC's Gallery 86 in Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: www.haywoodarts.org or 452-0593.

• Through TH (9/20) - HCAC will accept applications for the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program. Applications are available for nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting and developing diverse cultural arts programming in Haywood County.

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Mini-grAnts for yoUth groUPs • Through FR (10/5) - The N.C. Youth Advisory Council of the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office will accept applications for mini-grants. Applications are available to youth groups associated with nonprofits or governmental agencies to conduct community projects. Info and application: (919) 807-4400 or www.avl.mx/jf.

laughter & literacy What: Jill Conner Browne, author of the Sweet Potato Queens series, will speak at the Authors for Literacy Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit the Literacy Council of Buncombe County.

sWAnnAnoA vAllEy finE Arts lEAgUE Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Route 70, Black Mountain.

Info: svfal.info@gmail.com or www.svfal.org.

• TU (8/28), 10am-noon & 5-7pm - Entries for The Figure in Art, a SVFAL members show, will be accepted at the Red House Gallery, 310 West State St., Black Mountain. $15 for a single entry/$25 for two.

Where: Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. When: Friday, Aug. 24, 6-9:30 p.m. $75.

Info and RSVP: litcouncil.com.

Why: There is no better way to combat illiteracy than a good book. Getting lost in the pages as the hours fly by can inspire anyone to improve their reading skills, one word at a time.

The Literacy Council of Buncombe County hopes that novice and experienced readers alike will find something to laugh about when Jill Conner Browne speaks about her Sweet Potato Queens series. Her books use sassy humor to promote selfesteem and a positive approach to womanhood and aging — a perfect fit for an organization that prides itself on self-improvement.

Benefits CElEBrAtion of littlE PEArls • TH (8/23), 7pm - “A Celebration of Little Pearls” will benefit little Pearls‘s production of “tiny films that open hearts and minds.” The evening includes music by Kat Williams, Chris Rosser and Daniel Barber, storytelling by Mica White and dogs from the Dog Pearls series. Held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. $15/$7 children 10 and under.

Info: www.littlepearls.org.

AshEvillE BUnCoMBE institUtE of PArity AChiEvEMEnt gAlA • SU (8/26), 5pm - A gala fundraiser, to benefit Asheville Buncombe institute of Parity Achievement, will feature a locavore picnic and music by Jam Agenda. Held at Sherrill’s Inn, U.S. Highway 74 A-East, Fairview. $15. Info: www. abipa.org or 251-8364.

AUthors for litErACy • FR (8/24), 6-9:30pm - The Authors for Literacy Dinner and Silent Auction, to benefit the literacy Council of Buncombe County, will feature Jill Conner Browne, author of the Sweet Potato Queens series. Held at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. $75. Info: www. litcouncil.com.

Child AdvoCACy golf toUrnAMEnt • WE (8/22), 1pm - The Arby’s Child Advocacy Classic Golf Tournament, to benefit Child Abuse Prevention services, inc., will be held at Etowah Valley Country Club and Golf Lodge, 470 Brickyard Road, Etowah. $150.

Info: www.childabusepreventionservices.org or 891-7022. drEAM ACt solidArity BUs triP BEnEfit • SU (8/26), 7pm - A benefit event to support the national day laborer organizing network’s

The Literacy Council works to increase reading and language skills with the help of committed volunteer tutors. Some students dedicate themselves to learning English for the first time.

Others work to overcome learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

The dinner and silent auction will feature autographed and rare books, regional excursions and local arts and crafts, followed by a keynote speech by Browne. When the Sweet Potato Queen takes the stage, the entire audience will celebrate reading, writing and hilarity.

drEAM Act solidarity Bus trip, will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. The evening will also feature a CD release party for Emma’s Revolution. $18/$15 in advance. Info: www.emmasrevolution.com or 254-6001. flAPJACk fUndrAisEr for BEthAny ChristiAn sErviCEs • SA (8/25), 8-10am - A breakfast fundraiser for Bethany Christian services, an organization which provides family support and preservation, adoption, foster care, pregnancy counseling, training, refugee services, sponsorship and infertility ministry, will be held at Applebee’s Bar and Grill, 1655 Hendersonville Road. $7. Info: ruthiej6@hotmail.com. fUll sPECtrUM fArMs A Cullowhee-based nonprofit organization working to establish a residential and vocational farming community for adults with autism. Info: 293-2521 or www. fullspectrumfarms.org.

• SA (8/25), 9am-noon “Redefining the Possible: Inversions, Arm Balances and Other Yoga Tricks.” Break down sun salutes step-by-step and learn yoga tricks like arm balances and inversions. All skill levels invited. $30. Proceeds benefit

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full spectrum farms. Held at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 385 Forest Hills Drive, Cullowhee. Info: centeringyoga@yahoo.com or 508-2501. girls on thE rUn • TU (8/28), 6-9pm - A kick-off event for the Girls on the Run SoleMates campaign, to benefit girls on the run of WnC, will feature flash mob yoga, a noncompetitive 5K run/walk and a wine tasting at Sante Wine Bar, 1 Page Ave., #146. $10. Info: ww.girlsontherun.org. golf toUrnAMEnt • FR (8/24), 7:30am - A golf tournament, to benefit Brevard College tornado Club, will be held at Lake Toxaway Country Club, 4366 W. Club Blvd., Lake Toxaway. $200. Info: flippohl@ brevard.edu or 884-8276. lions of WnC yArd sAlE • SA (8/25), 8am-2pm - A yard sale, to benefit the Lions of WNC’s McCune Center and Cottages of northfork, will be held at 101 Lion’s Way, Black Mountain. Sale will feature furniture, toys, books, clothing and more. Info: 702-2760. loCks of lovE: frEE hAirCUt

• SA (8/25), 3-8pm - Ananda Hair Studio invites the public to donate ponytails for locks of love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 who suffer from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The event will also include local music, food and drink. Email if interested: ananda@anandahair.com.

Pints And PAints • SA (8/25), 4-10pm - Black Mountain Ale House will donate 20 percent of evening food sales to the Black Mountain town square Project as part of “Pints and Paints.” The event will include music by Classfive, Kara Clark and Jud Block and Alarm Clock Conspiracy, along with live painting by Terrell Lee Miller.

Co-hosted by AnTHM Gallery.

Info: www.blackmountaintownsquare.com or www.blackmountainalehouse.com.

WinEsdAy: ArtsPACE ChArtEr sChool • WEDNESDAYS through (8/29), 5-8pm - A wine tasting, to benefit Artspace Charter school, will be held at The Wine Studio of Asheville, 169 Charlotte St. $5.

Info: www.winestudioasheville. com.

Business & teCHnology AAAC Artist's CUrriCUlUM instrUCtors • The Asheville Area Arts Council seeks instructors for its Artist's Curriculum program to provide business management training for creative professionals. Topics include financial management, software, business planning, graphic production, marketing, etc. Interested instructors are invited to apply: kitty@ashevillearts.com. intErnEt for BEginnErs, PArt i • SA (8/25), 10:15am-12:30pm - An internet class for beginners will focus on using web addresses and becoming familiar with Internet Explorer. Computer basics class or familiarity with keyboard and mouse required. Held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. Free. Info and registration: 250-4754.

MoUntAin BiZWorks WorkshoPs 153 S. Lexington Ave. Info: 2532834 or www.mountainbizworks. org.

• MONDAYS, noon & WEDNESDAYS, 4:30pm - An infor-

mational meeting about Mountain BizWorks' programs will help businesses make the first step toward accessing the organization's services. Free. Info and registration: victor@mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834.

• TH (8/23), 9am-noon Foundations Business Planning Course. Turn your business idea into a business plan. This eight-week session meets every Thursday. Sliding-scale. Info: victor@mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834. ontrACk finAnCiAl EdUCAtion & CoUnsEling Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and held at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Suite 222. Info: www. ontrackwnc.org or 255-5166.

• THURSDAYS through (8/23), 5:30-8pm - "Manage Your Money," basics of budgeting, setting goals, planning spending to realize goals, saving strategies and tracking spending.

• TH (8/23), noon-1pm "A Budget Is a Gal's Best Friend," a financial education class for women. Info: www.ontrackwnc. org.

• TU (8/28), 5:30-7pm - "Got Credit? Get It, Keep It, Improve It," a financial program for women.

ClAsses, Meetings & events BECoME A CErtifiEd hyPnotist! (pd.) Start your new career.

Certification through the National Guild of Hypnotists. Sept. 27-30 and Nov. 9-11. Held at the Counseling Center, in Leicester.

Instructor is Sarah Gewanter, MSW, LCSW, CH, CI Call 828-6836900 or info@hypnowisdom.com www.hypnowisdom.com MAC BAsiCs ClAssEs At ChArlottE strEEt CoMPUtErs (pd.) Mac Basics Computer Classes are being held at Charlotte Street Computers, 252 Charlotte Street. Class time is 12:15 - 12:45pm. Mondays - Mac OS X, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - iPhoto, 2nd Tuesday - Safari & Mail, 4th Tuesday - iMovie Basics, 5th Tuesday Alternate between Garageband and iWork Essentials, Wednesdays - iPad Basics. Registration is just $9.99 at classes@charlottestreetcomputers.com. oPEn stitCh groUPs At PUrl's yArn EMPoriUM (pd.) On Wall Street downtown: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm; Thursdays, 6-8pm. Bring a knit or crochet project or find something new to cast on. (828) 253-2750. www.purlsyarnemporium.com AshEvillE fM MixtAPE sWAP • 4th SATURDAYS, noon - A mixtape swap and monthly meeting

will be hosted by Asheville Free Media at DeSoto Lounge, 504 Haywood Road. Bring a CD or tape to share and take one home.

Info: www.ashevillefm.org.

AshEvillE sistEr CitiEs Asheville Sister Cities Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that serves to build relationships between Asheville and its sister cities through shared cultural experiences. Info: www.ashevillesistercities.org.

• TH (8/23), 8pm - “Maya Site of Palenque,” a lecture with Maya expert George Stuart, at Ferguson Auditorium on A-B Tech's Asheville campus. $10 for adults/$5 for students. Preceding dinner by Mamacita’s Baja Kitchen at 6pm. $20. Reservations required: gwengh@charter.net.

AshEvillE WoMEn for EqUAlity • SU (8/26), 10am-2:30pm Asheville Women for Equality will meet to discuss equal rights, women in politics, violence against women, women's' health issues and other topics. Held in Pritchard Park. Free. Info: www.3wf-ashevillewomenforequality.com.

ChErokEE BonfirE • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS - A Cherokee bonfire invites the public to hear traditional stories and roast marshmallows, beginning at dusk. Held at Oconaluftee Islands Park, Highway 441, Cherokee. Free. Info: www. visitcherokeenc.com or (800) 4381601. foUrth fridAy oPEn MiC • 4th FRIDAYS, 7:30-10:30pm - Open to musicians, poets, comedians and entertainers of all types. Hosted by The Sacred Embodiment Center, 41 Carolina Lane. Sign up at 7:30pm, performances at 8pm. Info: www.thesacredembodimentcenter.com. friEnds of thE rivEr dinnEr • WE (8/29), 6:30pm - The Friends of the River awards dinner will be held at the N.C. Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. $20.

Info: www.landofsky.org. hEndErson CoUnty hEritAgE MUsEUM Located in the Historic Courthouse on Main St., Hendersonville. Wed.Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm.

Free unless otherwise noted. Info: www.hendersoncountymuseum. org or 694-1619.

• Through SU (12/30) - An exhibit of Civil War weaponry and uniforms. lAnd of sky toAstMAstErs • TUESDAYS, 7am - The Land Of Sky Toastmasters aims to "help people with their speaking and presentation skills." Meets at the Reuter YMCA, 3 Town Square Blvd. $10. Info: www.landofskytoastmasters.org. lEWis And ClArk CirCUs

• TH (8/30), 5 & 7:30pm - The Lewis and Clark Circus, a one-ring European-style circus, features trapeze artists, acrobats, clowns, juggling and more. Held at Madison County Fairgrounds, 330 Carolina Lane, Marshall. $17/$12 in advance/children under 15 free with online ticket. Info: www.lewisandclarkcircus.net. lifEtrEE CAfE • TUESDAYS, 7pm - "Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual setting." Groups discuss a different topic every week. All are welcome. Hosted at Rejavanation Cafe, 901 Smoky Park Highway.

Info: www.lifetreecafe.com. tAngErinE tAngo • TH (8/23), 6-9pm - The PreTangerine Ball Fashion Show, presented by Asheville Area Arts Council, will be held at the Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St. Free. Info: www.ashevillearts.com. thE hoP Ice cream, concerts and community events. Programs are free and located at 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103, unless otherwise noted. www.thehopicecreamcafe.com or 254-2224.

• TU (8/28), 6:30-7:30pm - The Ninja Kids Club of Asheville will perform ancient Japanese martial arts. yMCA ZUMBA PArty • FR (8/24), 6pm - Enjoy two hours of Zumba with Reuter YMCA instructors, along with food, prizes and a special dance fitness surprise. Held in the gym at the Reuter Family YMCA at Biltmore Town Square in Asheville. $5/$7 nonmembers. Info: 651-9622 or kkattermann@ymcawnc.org.

CoMedy disClAiMEr CoMEdy oPEn MiC • WEDNESDAYS, 9:30pm Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge comedy open mic will be held at Athena's, 14 College St. Sign-up begins at 9pm. Free. Info: www.

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dAnCe BEginnEr sWing dAnCing lEssons (pd.) 4 week series starts first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm. $12/week per person.

• No partner necessary. Eleven on Grove, downtown Asheville.

Details: www.swingAsheville.com Bharatanatyam Classes • adult • Children (pd.) Bharatanatyam is the sacred classical dance form of India. Adult and children's classes now forming. Traditional Kalakshetra Style.

• DakshinaNatya Classical Arts.

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(828) 301-0331. Learn more: www. riverviewstation.com sPirAl sPirit ECstAtiC dAnCE (pd.) Wed nights. Join us on the dance floor for movement meditation every Wed nite. We dance at Sol's Reprieve 11 Richland St. in West Asheville. Warmup at 6:30pm, circle at 7:00pm and the fee is $7.00. Contact Karen azealea10@yahoo.com or Cassie elementsmove@yahoo.com. stUdio ZAhiyA (pd.) Drop in Classes: Monday 7:30-9pm Bellydance • Tues.

9-10am Hip Hop Workout, 5:155:45pm Intro to Bellydance $7 • Wed. 6-7pm Fusion Bellydance, 7:30-9 Bellydance 2. • Thurs.

9-10am Bellydance Workout, 6-7pm Bollywood, 7-8pm Bellydance Lab, 8-9pm Hip Hop 2 • Friday 10-11am Bhangra Workout. • $12 for 60 minute classes. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Ave. www.studiozahiya.com ArgEntinE tAngo • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Tangogypsies Tuesdays will be held at 11 Grove St. Fundamentals class from 7-8:30pm; practice and dancing from 8:30-10:30pm. Dropins welcome; no partner required. $7 class/$10 class and practice; $5 after 8:30pm. First class free through Aug. 28. Info: www.tangogypsies.com. intro to JAZZy shoWgirl WorkshoP • SU (8/26), noon - Learn the fun, flirty and seductive art of burlesque in a fun, comfortable and supportive environment. Held at Anytime Fitness, 805 Patton Ave. $30. Info: www.christinegarvin. com/dance/classes. old fArMEr's BAll • THURSDAYS, 8pm - The Old Farmer's Ball is held at Warren Wilson College's Bryson Gym. Beginner's lesson starts at 7:30pm. $6/$5 members/$1 Warren Wilson students. Info: www.oldfarmersball.com. shindig on thE grEEn • SATURDAYS through (9/1), 7-10pm - This celebration of traditional string bands, bluegrass music and big circle mountain dancers is held most Saturdays at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Info: www.folkheritage.org or 258-6101, ext.345. tAngo dAnCE • WEDNESDAYS, 8-11pm Catwalk Milonga will be held at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zilicoa St., with host and DJ Lisa Jacobs. $7. BYOB. Info: www.catwalktango.com.

eCo AshEvillE 350 PiCniC • SU (8/26), 1pm - Asheville350. org will host a potluck picnic to

celebrate the establishment of its local chapter and help promote environmental sanity. Held at Woodfin Riverside Park, 1510 Riverside Drive. Free; bring a dish to share. Info: www.asheville350. org.

with a box of useful plants.” Info: www.mountaingardensherbs.com. n.C. ArBorEtUM Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily.

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

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

AshEvillE grEEn drinks • WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7pm Green Drinks encourages those interested in preserving the environment to meet at Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave. Free. Info: www. ashevillegreendrinks.com.

PlAnt CliniC • SA (8/25), 11am-2pm - Extension master gardener volunteers will hold a plant clinic at the WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road. The clinic is designed to help gardeners identify problems and pests. Bring samples for evaluation. Compost demonstrations will also be offered at Jesse Israel’s Garden Center, adjacent to the Farmers Market. Info: www. buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu or 2555522.

ClEAn EnErgy EConoMy WorkshoP • MO (8/27), 6:30pm - Western North Carolina Alliance and Transition Asheville will present a workshop on "Toward a Thriving Clean Energy Economy for WNC" at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road. Free. Info: 5459114.

MEtAls, MAtEriAls And ElECtroniCs in rEnEWABlE EnErgy • WE (8/22), 9:30am-3:30pm - A workshop on metals, materials and electronics in renewable energy supply chains will be hosted

by AdvantageWest in Caldwell Community College's J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. Free; lunch provided.

Registration required. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/cvufsxt or 687-7234. rivErlink EvEnts Info: www.riverlink.org or 2528474.

• WEDNESDAYS through (10/13) - "Get the Poop Out." Volunteers are needed weekly to assist with bacteria sampling and clean-up efforts in the French Broad River.

No experience necessary. Training provided the day of the sampling.

Info and registration: Hartwell@ wnca.org or 258-8737. trAnsition AshEvillE CElEBrAtion • SA (8/25), 10am-3pm - Learn about Transition Action Groups, enjoy live music and family activities and get lunch from nearby food trucks during Transition Asheville's annual community celebration. Held at the Roger McGuire Green in downtown Asheville. Free to attend. Info: www.transitionasheville.org.

festivAls AshEvillE Art MUsEUM Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.

Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted.

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

Info: www.ashevilleart.org or 2533227.

• TH (8/30), 4:30-8pm "Environment in Focus" will feature art, food and a panel discussion with artist Mel Chin, poet

gardening through history: Mike Buffin is a historic gardening expert.

He’ll share his knowledge of the National Trust’s parks and gardens at the N.C. Arboretum’s Speaking of Gardening Symposium on Aug. 24 and 25.

Kathryn Stripling Byer and RiverLink's Karen Cragnolin. Free.

Registration required.

AvAnt gArdE Art fEstivAl • SA (8/25), 2pm-2am - Avant Garden Farm and Venue, 51 Tracer Lane, Cullowhee, will host an all-day lineup of unique artist performances and a variety of vendors. Free/$5 camping. Info: http://avl.mx/ii or avantgardenorganicfarm@gmail.com. finEs CrEEk BlUEgrAss JAM • FR (8/24), 5-11pm & SA (8/25), 4pm-midnight - The Fines Creek Bluegrass Jam, featuring bluegrass, clogging and more, will be held at Fines Creek Community Center, 190 Fines Creek Road, Clyde. $15/$10 teens/free for children under 16 with adult. Info: www.lgtvnetwork.com

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filM flEtChEr MoviE in thE PArk • SA (8/25), 7:30pm - Puss in Boots will be screened in Fletcher Community Park, Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. Free. Info: www. fletcherparks.org. thE king’s sPEECh • TH (8/30), 4pm - The King’s Speech will be screened at Cashiers Library, 249 Frank Allen Road. Free. Info: 743-0215.

food & Beer vinniE's for Mission ChildrEn's hosPitAl • TH (8/23) - Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian will donate 10 percent of restaurant evening sales to Mission Children’s

Hospital. Located at 641 Merrimon Ave. Info and reservations: 2531077.

gArdening fUll sPECtrUM fArMs gArdEn hArvEsting • TUESDAYS, 2pm - Full Spectrum Farms invites the public to help pick its garden, beginning at 2pm.

The garden is located at 3101 Old Cullowhee Road, Cullowhee, and benefits adults with autism and their families. Free. Info: 293-2521 or 586-5700.

MoUntAin gArdEns volUntEErs • THURSDAYS, 10am-5pm Mountain Gardens, 546 Shuford Creek Road, Burnsville, seeks volunteers to help “dress and keep” its paradise garden. “Spend time with us in the garden and leave

rEgionAl tAilgAtE MArkEts Markets are listed by day, time and name of market, followed by address. Three dashes indicate the next listing. For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Info: www. buyappalachian.org or 236-1282.

• WEDNESDAYS, 8am-noon Waynesville tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. --- 8am-noon - haywood historic farmer’s Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. --- 2-6pm - Asheville City Market south, Town Square Blvd., Biltmore Park. --- 2:306:30pm - Weaverville tailgate Market, 60 Lakeshore Drive.

--- 2-5pm - spruce Pine farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. --- 2-6pm - Montford farmers Market, 36 Montford Ave. --- 2-6pm - french Broad food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. --- 2-6pm - opportunity house, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville.

• THURSDAYS, 3:30-6:30pm oakley farmers Market, 607 Fairview Road. --- 3-6pm - flat rock tailgate Market, 2724 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock.

--- 3rd THURSDAYS, 2-6pm greenlife tailgate Market, 70 Merrimon Ave. • FRIDAYS, 2-6pm - opportunity house, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. --- 3-6pm - East Asheville tailgate Market, 945 Tunnel Road. --- 4-7pm - leicester tailgate Market, 338 Leicester Highway.

• SATURDAYS, 7am-noon henderson County tailgate Market, 100 N. King St., Hendersonville.--- 8am-noon Waynesville tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. --- 8am-noon - haywood historic farmer’s Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. --- 8am-noon - Mills river farmers Market, 5046 Boylston Highway. --- 8am-noon - Bakersville farmers Market,

Bakersville Community Medical Clinic parking lot, opposite the U.S. Post Office. --- 8am-1pm Asheville City Market, 161 South Charlotte St. --- 8am-12:30pm - transylvania tailgate Market, behind Comporium on the corner of Johnson and Jordan streets, Brevard. --- 8am-noon - north Asheville tailgate Market, UNCA commuter lot C. --- 8:30am12:30pm - yancey County farmers Market, S. Main Street at US 19E, Burnsville. --- 9amnoon - Big ivy tailgate Market, 1679 Barnardsville Highway, Barnardsville. --- 9am-noon - Black Mountain tailgate Market, 130 Montreat Road. --- 9am-1pm Madison County farmers and Artisans Market, Highway 213 at Park Street, Mars Hill. --- 9am-2pm - leicester tailgate Market, 338 Leicester Highway. --- 10am-2pm - Murphy farmers Market, downtown Murphy. Info: 837-3400.

• SUNDAYS, noon-4pm Marshall’s “sundays on the island,” Blanahasset Island.

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

governMent & PolitiCs kids voting BUnCoMBE CoUnty volUntEErs • Kids Voting Buncombe County seeks volunteers to assist young voters on Election Day, Nov. 6.

Training provided. Info: http:// kidsvotingbc.org or 775-5673. rEgionAl WAtEr forUM • TU (8/28), 6-7:45pm - An educational forum on the proposed Regional Water Authority and privatization issue will be held at Hendersonville Library's Kaplan Auditorium, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. Info: 6943738, maubar53@bellsouth.net.

WnC tAsk forCE on Prison rEforM • SA (8/25), 10am-2pm - This meeting will focus on the elimination of the death penalty in North Carolina in 2013. Held at the UNC Asheville cafeteria. Info: 254-5489, laughon@unca.edu.

Kids BEginning nxt ProgrAMMing • SA (8/25), 9am-4pm - A twosession class on beginning NXT programming for kids will pair student and adult mentors to learn the basics of robotics. No prior robot experience required. Held in UNCA's Reuter Center. $25. Info and limited registration: 251-6384.

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UnCA MUsiC sEriEs • MO (8/27), 7:30pm - The UNCA Music Series will feature an eclectic mix of student and faculty jazz ensembles. Held at the Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St. Free. Info: 251-6432.

• THURSDAYS, 6-7:45pm - The Celebration Singers of Asheville Community Youth Chorus invites children ages 7-14 to join. Please prepare a song and bring sheet music if possible. Rehearsals held at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St. Info: 230-5778 or www. singasheville.org.

vfW CoUntry night • SATURDAYS, 9pm - VFW Post 891, 626 New Leicester Highway, will host a night of country and rock music, featuring the 100 Proof Band. $7/$5 members. Info: 254-4277.

girl sCoUt PArEnt inforMAtion night • MO (8/27), 6pm - A Girl Scout event will include information about Girl Scouts, an opportunity to ask questions about the organization and registeration for the coming year. Held at William W. Estes Elementary, 275 Overlook Road. Info: kbrooks@girlscoutsp2p.org.

• TU (8/28), 5:30pm - An additional information session will include free hot dogs at Waynesville's Rec Park, located behind Bi-Lo. • TH (8/30), 6pm - A final session will be held in downtown Asheville at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. hAnds on!

This children's museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm. Programs require $5 admission fee/free for members, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.handsonwnc.org or 697-8333.

• WE (8/22), 1pm - Grandma Story Woman. All ages.

• TU (8/28) - A new scavenger hunt will feature the animals of Hands On! sPEllBoUnd ChildrEn's BookshoP 21 Battery Park Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.spellboundchildrensbookshop.com or 232-2228.

• SA (8/25), 10:30-11am - The Moozic Lady will present a Tapn-Shake music program for preschoolers. Registration required. yoUng nAtUrAlist gArdEn • The Friends of the WNC Nature Center presents its new Young Naturalist Garden, featuring fort-building materials, nature art tables, a window flower box and a puppet theater. Located in the WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road. Regular admission prices apply. Info: www.wildwnc. org.

MusiC song o' sky shoW ChorUs (pd.) TUESDAYS, 6:45pm Rehearsal at Covenant Community UMC 11 Rocket Dr. Asheville, NC 28803. Guests welcome. Contact: www.songosky.org Toll Free # 1-866-824-9547.

BlUE ridgE orChEstrA Info: www.blueridgeorchestra.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Open rehearsals for the Blue Ridge Orchestra will be held most Wednesdays in the Manheimer

outdoors BlUE ridgE PArkWAy hikEs Led by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers.

• FR (8/24), 10am - Hike through a hardwood forest to the cascades and pools of the East Fork Pigeon River during this moderate 2.5mile hike. Trip includes a fly-fishing demonstration. Bring water, wear good walking shoes and be prepared for changeable weather.

Meets at Looking Glass Overlook, MP 417. Info: 298-5330, ext. 304.

Brothers in bluegrass: Zeb and Levi Ross aren’t old enough to drink, but they still put on a pretty good show. These teenage bluegrass pickers will perform at the Fines Creek Bluegrass Jam, held Aug. 24 and 25.

Room of UNCA's Reuter Center.

Free. Call for confirmation. Info: www.blueridgeorchestra.org or 251-6140.

BrEvArd BrEWing CoMPAny oPEn MiC • THURSDAYS, 7:30pm - Brevard Brewing Company will host an open mic at 63 East Main St., Brevard. Free. Info: www.brevardbrewing.com.

ConCErts At kEnilWorth • SA (8/25), 7pm - Tuck Tucker (blues, bluegrass, country) will perform an intimate house concert at 60 Caledonia Road. $20. Info and tickets: 505-5909. dAvid rosEnfiEld • FR (8/24), 6-8pm - David Rosenfield will perform at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St. Free. Info: 252-2535. drUMs on thE WAtEr • SATURDAYS, 7-9pm - Drums on the Water, a weekly lakeside drum circle, will be held at Highland Lake Cove Retreat, 215 Rhett Drive, Flat Rock. Free. Info: www. highlandlakecove.com.

EddiE rosE And highWAy forty • SA (8/25), 4pm - Eddie Rose and Highway Forty (bluegrass) will perform at Old Fines Creek School, 192 Fines Creek Road, Clyde. $15/ children 16 and under free. Info: www.eddierosehighwayforty.bandzoogle.com.

MUsiC At UnCA

Concerts are held in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets and info: 232-5000.

• FR (8/24), 7pm - The Asheville Baroque Trio will perform a free concert.

MUsiC At WCU Unless otherwise noted, performances are held at the Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Tickets and info: bardoartscenter.wcu.edu or 227-2479.

• TH (8/23), 7:30pm - Dan Cherry, associate professor at WCU's School of Music, will take listeners on a “European tour" at this free recital in the Coulter Building. oPEn MiC • TUESDAYS, 7-10pm - An open mic, hosted by Noah Stockdale, will be held weekly at Tod's Tasties, 102 Montford Ave. Info: www.todstasties.com or npstockd@unca.edu.

PiCkin' in lAkE lUrE • SATURDAYS, 6:30-9pm - Pickin' in Lake Lure invites the public to bring guitars, fiddles, bass, bagpipes and other instruments for an informal jam session. Held beside the smokehouse across from the Lake Lure beach. Free. Info: www. pickin-in-lakelure.com. rivErMUsiC • FR (8/24), 5-10pm - RiverLink's RiverMUSIC series will feature Sirius B. and The Blood Gypsies at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 117 Riverside

Drive. Free. Info: www.riverlink. org. sACrEd EMBodiMEnt CEntEr Located at 41 Carolina Lane in Asheville. www.thesacredembodimentcenter.com or 216-2983.

• FR (8/24), 7pm - Australian singer-songwriter/storyteller Wendy Rule will perform to raise funds for local cancer patient Kala Joy Snowflower. By donation. Info: www.wendyrule.com. sEAn kingston • WE (8/22), 7:30pm - Sean Kingston (Jamaican-American singer) will perform in WCU's Central Plaza. Free. www.wcu.edu or 227-7206. sUMMEr trACks in tryon A concert series held at the Rogers Park amphitheater on W. Howard Street. Food and drinks available. Free admission, but donations at the gate are encouraged. Info: (800) 440-7848, 8942324 or www.firstpeaknc.com.

• FR (8/24), 7-10pm - The Bad Popes (Americana) and The Swayback Sisters (Americana, country). trACEy sChMidt Cd rElEAsE PArty • SU (8/26), 5:30pm - A CD release party for Tracey Schmidt's new album Returning Home will be held at Hawk and Ivy, 133 North Fork Road, Barnardsville. A potluck will precede music and poetry. $15. Info and tickets: www. malaprops.com or 777-0369.

BrP EvEning hikE • TH (8/23), 7-8:30pm - An easy evening stroll on the Mountainsto-Sea Trail will depart from MP 388.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Hendersonville Road. Bring water, good walking shoes and be prepared for inclement weather.

Free. Info and registration: 2985330 EvEnts At rEi Located at 31 Schenck Parkway.

Info: 687-0918 or www.rei.com/ asheville.

• WE (8/22), 7pm - A class on map reading basics will focus on map keys and legends, contour lines, terrain features and more. Free.

Registration required.

• TH (8/23), 6-8pm - A class on bike maintenance will cover how to change a flat tire, perform trailside emergency spot truing and use basic tools. Bike wheels and tools provided. $40/$20 members.

Registration required.

• WE (8/29), 6-8pm - A class on bike maintenance will focus on how to fine tune a derailleur. Do not bring bikes. $40/$20 members. Registration required. flAt toP MAnor toUrs • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm - Tours of Flat Top Manor, the former home of Moses and Bertha Cone, will be led by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers. Departs from Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, MP 294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Free.

Registration required: 295-3782. gUidEd toUr of ChEstnUt orChArd • WEDNESDAYS, 11am - Guided tours of the Chestnut Orchard. $15 includes lunch. 119 Ranch Drive, Maggie Valley. Reservations required: 926-1401.

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lAkE JAMEs stAtE PArk N.C. Highway 126. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 584-7728.

• FR (8/24), 8:30pm - An evening of star gazing will depart from the Paddy's Creek Area. Park gates close at 9pm. Registration required.

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

Children welcome. Info: 712-8439 or http://avl.mx/em.

seniors sEniorsAlt iMPACt With rAndAll AtChEson • TH (8/30), 3-9pm - This program is designed to encourage senior adult believers to reach their friends and family for Jesus Christ.

The event includes music by Randall Atcheson, a staff-led discussion and a buffet-style dinner.

Held at the Billy Graham Training Center, 1 Porter's Cove Road. $29. Info and registration: 1-800950-2092 or http://avl.mx/j0.

WAynEsvillE rECrEAtion CEntEr Located at 550 Vance St. in Waynesville. Info: 456-2030 or recoutdoorprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

• WE (8/29), 5:30pm - Seniors ages 50 and above are invited to see an Asheville Tourists baseball game. Trip departs from the Waynesville Recreation Center. $12 members/$14 non-members.

Info: recprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

sPirituAlity AshEvillE CoMPAssionAtE CoMMUniCAtion CEntEr (pd.) Free practice group. Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work and community by practicing compassionate communication (nonviolent communication). 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 5:00-6:15pm, 252-0538. www.ashevilleccc.com AshEvillE MEditAtion groUP (pd.) Practice meditation in a supportive group environment.

Guided meditations follow the Insight/Mindfulness/Vipassana practices. Insight meditation cultivates a happier, more peaceful and focused mind. Our "sangha" (a community of cool people) provides added support and joy to one’s spiritual awakening process.

All are invited. • By donation. • Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm: Guided meditation and discussion. • Sundays, 10am-11:30am: Seated meditation and dharma talks. • The Women’s Wellness Center, 24 Arlington Street, Asheville. • Info/directions: (828) 808-4444. • www.ashevillemeditation.com

• DAILY - Receive "personal guidance towards achieving profound experiences in meditation and awakening spiritual energy."

Classes held at The People's Ashram, 2 W. Rosecrest St. By donation. Info and appointment: madhyanandi@gmail.com or www. thepeoplesashram.org.

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.

CEntEring PrAyEr • WEDNESDAYS, 9:30am Centering Prayer, a method of contemplative prayer or Christian meditation, is offered at Haywood Street Congregation, 297 Haywood St., Room 4.

Welcome table at 11:30am; worship at 12:30pm. Free to attend.

Info: www. haywoodstreet.org or cszarke@yahoo.com.

indiAn ClAssiCAl dAnCE (pd.) Is both prayer and an invocation of the highest divinity. Learn the dance the Natya Shastra called "the highest form of yoga" Bharatanatyam. Call Tess: 3010331.

MindfUlnEss MEditAtion ClAss (pd.) Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 258-3241. www. billwalz.com. Mondays, 7-8pm – Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. At the Asheville Friends Meeting House at 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon). Donation. shAMBhAlA MEditAtion trAining: thE Art of BEing hUMAn (pd.) The Way of Shambhala Level 1. Through meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. New or experienced meditators welcome.

Sept. 7th – 9th. More Info: www. asheville.shambhala.org A CoUrsE in MirAClEs • 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Join "a loving group of people" to study A Course in Miracles at Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road. Open to all.

Info: 712-5472.

APPrECiAtE yoUr lifE • SA (8/25), 10am-4pm "Appreciate Your Life," a Zen retreat, will be held at a private home in Union Mills. Bring meditation cushions, lunch and a blanket. Hosted by Cloud Cottage Community of Mindful Living. $35 suggested donation. Info: cloudcottage@bellsouth.net.

AWAkEning PrACtiCE groUP • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm - Awakening Practices Group, an "Eckhart Tolle group with an emphasis on putting Tolle's words and pointers into action through meditation and discussion," will meet at Insight Counseling, 25 Orange St. By donation. Info: Trey@QueDox.com or 670-8283.

BEginning to AdvAnCEd MEditAtion

ECkAnkAr CEntEr of AshEvillE • SU (8/26), 11am-12:30pm "Spiritual Laws of Life" and "The Law of Love" will be held at the Center, 797 Haywood Road. Free.

Info: 254-6775 or www.eckankarnc.org.

ExodUs ChUrCh BiBlE stUdy • WEDNESDAYS, 11am-noon - A community discussion through the New Testament. This group is open to all those who are searching for new friends or a new beginning in life. Meet at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St. Info: admin@exodusasheville.com. first CongrEgAtionAl ChUrCh in hEndErsonvillE Fifth Avenue West at White Pine Street, Hendersonville. Programs by donation, unless otherwise noted. Info: 692-8630 or www. fcchendersonville.org.

• SU (8/26), 9:15am - Rev. Larry Anderson and Dr. Jill Bierwirth will preview Marcus Borg's latest book Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power. hoME lifE, sPiritUAl lifE • SUNDAYS, 7pm - Learn how to transform relationships with family, friends and co-workers into opportunities for meaningful spiritual growth. Held at Montford Books and More, 31 Montford Ave. Course includes guided meditation, talk and discussion. $8/$5 students and seniors. No class Sept. 2. Info: meditationinasheville@gmail.com, 668-2241 or www.meditationinasheville.org. light CEntEr 2190 N.C. Highway 9 S., Black Mountain. Info: www.urlight.org or 669-6845.

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

Free.

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

• SUNDAYS, 3-4pm - Prayer for world peace. Free.

MEditAtion And BhAJAns • SUNDAYS, 5pm - One hour silent meditation, followed by spiritual songs, bhajans, distribut-

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ing fruit prasad and meditation instructions, will be held at Dhyan Mandir near Fairview. All are welcome. Free. Info and directions: 299-3246, 329-9022 or www.shivabalamahayogi.com. sACrEd EMBodiMEnt CEntEr Located at 41 Carolina Lane in Asheville. www.thesacredembodimentcenter.com or 216-2983.

• THURSDAYS, 6:30pm Improvisation Therapy with Jeff Thompson. Explore the principles of improvisation, and how those guidelines can be applied to life in general, through body awareness exercises, visualization and improv games. $10.

• SUNDAYS, 6-8pm - Asheville Intenders Circle will be preceded by a potluck. "We support each other in manifesting the highest good together and invite you to join us."

• WEDNESDAYS, 8:30pm "Sacred Heart Song Circle."

Celebrate and give thanks with the elevating power of sacred song and chant. No singing experience necessary. Instruments welcome. $5-$15 suggested donation. sAtsAng With BEntinho MAssAr • WE (8/22), 7:30pm - Held at Town & Mountain Training Center, 261 Asheland Ave. $15 donation requested; no one turned away for lack of funds. Info: www.freeawareness.com. shAMBhAlA MEditAtion CEntEr of AshEvillE Every human being has fundamental goodness, warmth and intelligence. This nature can be cultivated through meditation and in daily life, so that it radiates out to others. Visitors welcome. 19 Westwood Place. Info: www.asheville.shambhala.org.

• THURSDAYS, 6pm-6:45pm Group sitting meditation, followed

by Dharma reading and discussion at 7pm. Meditation instruction available free of charge. Donations accepted.

• SUNDAYS, 10am-noon - Public sitting meditation. Instruction available. Donations appreciated. sPiritUAl ChAnnEling • FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, noon8pm - "Channeling your spiritual guidance about your soul's purpose, the blockages and the energetic barriers to your progress and calls to action." $25 for 15-minute session. Info: 337-1852. sUndAy ChAnting • SUNDAYS, 4pm - All are invited to chant at the Peace Chamber, 302 Old Fellowship Road, Swannanoa. $10 suggested donation. Info: (386) 847-6171 or catysevents@gmail.com.

sPoKen & Written Word BAttEry PArk Writing groUP (pd.) Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar. This group meets to write together and then share in a supportive atmosphere. Free!

Contact Lisa at 691-5472 or tokyotaos@live.com for more info.

AshEvillE ArEA Arts CoUnCil: thE ArtEry Community arts facility at 346 Depot St. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm.

Info: www.ashevillearts.com.

• WE (8/22), 7pm - Ray McNiece (poet, performer) with the Sean Kelly Jazz Trio. $5 suggested donation.

Bill lEPP • FR (8/24), 7pm - Storyteller Bill Lepp will perform at UNC Asheville's Reuter Center. Free.

Info: 251-6140 or www.olliasheville.com/.

BlUE ridgE Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. All programs free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.brbooks-news.com or 4566000.

• SA (8/25), 3pm - Margaret Dunbar Cutright presents her novel A Case for Soloman: Bobby Dunbar and the Kidnapping that Haunted a Nation, the story of a family mystery that took almost a century to solve.

BUnCoMBE CoUnty PUBliC liBrAriEs liBrAry ABBrEviAtions - All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n PM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n Wv = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482)

n Library storyline: 250-KIDS. • WE (8/22), 10:30am - "Make a Dream Jar." All ages. BM • FR (8/24), 11am - Storyteller Bil Lepp. Free ticket required. PM --4pm - Storyteller Bil Lepp. BM. • SA (8/25), 11am & 3pm Storyteller Bil Lepp. Free ticket required. Wv • TU (8/28), 7pm - "Our Favorite Books" encourages readers to share one of their favorite books.

Participants are invited to bring knitting or other handiwork projects. BM MAlAProP's BookstorE And CAfE 55 Haywood St. Info: www.malaprops.com or 254-6734. Events are free, unless otherwise noted.

• TH (8/23), 7pm - Harold Littleton will present his novel Jesus: A Would Be King.

• FR (8/24), 7pm - Margaret Dunbar Cutright will present her

book A Case for Solomon: Bobby Dunbar and the Kidnapping that Haunted a Nation.

• SA (8/25), 7pm - Courtney Miller Santo will read from her book The Roots of the Olive Tree.

• SU (8/26), 3pm - A launch party for the poetry anthology Remember Me as a Time of Day. • WE (8/29), 7pm - Deborah Waterman will present her endof-life workbook Before (I Die), During (the Process) and After (You're Gone).

MiniAtUrE Book fAir • SU (8/26), 11am-4:30pm - A miniature book fair will feature books under three inches in height.

Held at the Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. Free. Info: www. mbs.org. north CArolinA digitAl liBrAry WorkshoP • TH (8/23), 5:30-6:30pm - Learn how to download free audio and e-books from the North Carolina Digital Library onto digital devices (Kindle, Nook, iPod, etc.) at the Canton Branch Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. Free, but registration required: 648-2924.

WhitE horsE BlACk MoUntAin Located at 105C Montreat Road.

Info: www.whitehorseblackmountain.com or 669-0816.

• SA (8/25), 8pm - Storyteller Bil Lepp, West Virginia Liar’s Contest champion, will perform. $10.

sPorts AqUA ZUMBA ClAss • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 6:307:30pm - An aqua Zumba class will be held at Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. Regular admission/free for members. Info: recprograms@townofwaynesville. org or 456-2030.

AshEvillE roWing ClUB • SA (8/25), 10am-noon - The Asheville Rowing Club will host "Getting Acquainted with Crew" at Lake Julian, 406 Overlook Extension, Arden. $15. Info: www. ashevillerowing.org.

AshEvillE WoMEn's rUgBy • TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Asheville Women's Rugby will begin its fall season on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The league is currently recruiting new players; no experience necessary.

Info: www.ashevillewomensrugby. org.

BlUE ridgE rollErgirls Asheville's all-female, flat-track roller derby league. Info: www. blueridgerollergirls.com.

• SA (8/25), 5pm - Blue Ridge Rollergirls All Stars vs. Atlanta Rumble B’s --- 7pm - Blue Ridge Rollergirls French Broads vs.

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• Forgetful: (1) Over the last decade, the Pentagon has paid $610 million in "late fees" for not returning leased shipping containers by the due dates, USA Today reported in July. (2) The federal government spends about $190 million a year maintaining some 14,000 vacant or nearly vacant buildings, a Government Accountability Office report in July revealed. (A large building in Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown — among the most valuable real estate in the city — has sat mostly unused for more than 10 years.) (3) The Miami-Dade County, Fla., government confirmed in April that it had discovered, in storage, 298 brand-new vehicles purchased in 2006-2007 but never used.

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• New Mexico, an "open carry" state, allows law-abiding adults to display loaded handguns in public. But in the town of Vaughn (pop. 500), perhaps the only ones not authorized to carry are its two police officers. Last year, Chief Ernest Armijo was convicted of criminal nonsupport of a wife and two sons; the probation conditions prohibit him to own a gun. Deputy Brian Bernal’s family-violence conviction that bars him, under federal law, from carrying.

• You might think Thomas Troy Bitter would be in serious trouble after calling the FBI’s San Diego field office and leaving a message containing at least 13 F-word epithets threatening to "break [a particular agent's] (F-word) neck."

After initially charging Bitter, however, the agency quietly dropped the prosecution with no further repercussions, according to a July report in the OC Weekly. The newspaper speculated that he’s a confidential informant whom the FBI was late in paying.

• Specialist Perps: (1) In May, Chicago police arrested a man they believed had, minutes earlier, used a front-end loader to crash through the window of a Family Dollar store, steal two cans of deodorant and a handful of gift cards, and walk away. (2) In June, police in Lorain, Ohio, were looking for a black man about 18 years old who’d been seen on surveillance video breaking into the same Sunoco convenience store several times and taking up to $600 worth of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

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by Anna raddatz Every business faces challenges, but earlier this year, when Smiling Hara Tempeh learned its product had been affected by a salmonella-tainted culture from a company in Maryland, community support helped the fledgling company survive. Co-founder Sarah Yancey credits customers, clients like Whole Foods Market, and partners like Mountain BizWorks and Blue Ridge Food Ventures with seeing her company through the tough times.

“The level of enthusiasm and loyalty from the community has been deeply moving, and inspires us to keep this dream alive and make it the best it can possibly be,” Yancey said in a May statement.

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What was the hardest part about this experience? sarah yancey: The very hardest part was in that first week, when we learned that one of our ingredients was contaminated. [Co-founder] Chad [Oliphant] and I were in total shock.

We went through the motions of the recall in integrity, but also in complete heartbreak.

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"People absolutely love our product.”

"No one else is making live tempeh on the scale that we are." "We must survive; the local economy needs businesses like Smiling Hara." These are the thoughts that keep me at it.

What role did your local partners play in making it through this rough time? This is the question that makes me cry every time.

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The support we have received from our local community has been deeply moving. Walter Harrill from Imladris Farms came to us in the heat of the recall and ran around helping us retrieve product. Rosetta's Kitchen and others have paid us in full for the tempeh we delivered to them this week, despite the fact that we owe them in product refund. They are asking that we use the money to help us get back on our feet instead. These are only a few examples of the undying support, and we will never forget it. We are so incredibly grateful.

How has this experience strengthened your business?

What have you learned? We have made history. We experienced a situation that was unprecedented with tempeh. We have approached this from the perspective of turning adversity to advantage and learning all that we can. Our business has been strengthened through this experience, and as a result, we are well positioned to grow Smiling Hara safely and efficiently. Our production now exceeds industry standards and provides the safest and most nutritious tempeh available. We have also developed very valuable relationships with tempeh producers internationally. There is a wonderful openness — as opposed to proprietary competition — that makes us feel really good about the business we’re in.

What advice do you have for other small business owners on how to be prepared for (or recover from) the unexpected?

Keep excellent records, be transparent, and if you truly believe in your business, don't give up.

What's smiling Hara up to now?

We are working tirelessly to get back up to speed. We expect to be available region-wide again this fall, thanks to generous support from Whole Foods Market. We also have a lovely event brewing up between Smiling Hara and Manna FoodBank called the EPIC Tempeh Reuben Challenge which will be held at Asheville Music Hall on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m., and will consist of 10 local restaurants competing to make the best Smiling Hara Tempeh Reuben ever. We are also pleased to announce the following celebrity judge panel: Asheville Scene Food Writer Mackensy Lunsford, Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith, Blue Ridge Food Ventures Director Mary Lou Surgi, the Buchi Mamas (Sarah Schomber and Jeannine Buscher), Buncombe Health Department Director Gibby Harris, and we are in talks with Mayor Terry Bellamy!

Find out more about Smiling Hara Tempeh at www.smilingharatempeh. com. Anna Raddatz is the Development & Communications Coordinator at Mountain BizWorks

Business Blotter oPenings the Actors lab studio at Nourish and Flourish, 347 Depot St. Suite 201.

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renovAtions & otHer CHAnges WNC Green Building Council has appropriated the green Built north Carolina Certification Program, which replaces the N.C. HealthyBuilt Homes Certification Program statewide.

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Christine Garvin teaches affordable, fun Jazzy Showgirl, Bhangra/Bollywood, and Hip-Hop classes in Asheville. More information at http://christinegarvin.com, or call (828) 548-0698.

Point hEAlth CollECtivE: OPEN HOUSE! Thursday September 20th 4-7pm. Like us at www. facebook.com/POiNTHealthCollective to enter our raffle. 264 Haywood Road West Asheville 28806.

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free. Info: www.blueridgerollergirls. com. lAkE lUrE olyMPiAd sPorts fEstivAl • FR (8/24) through SU (8/26) - A family-friendly sports festival for all ages and abilities will be held at various times and locations in Lake Lure.

Prices vary. Info and schedule: www. lakelureolympiad.com.

MAggiE vAllEy Moonlight rUn • SA (8/25), 8:30pm - Glory Hound Events hosts the 31st annual Mission Health System Maggie Valley Moonlight Race. The 8K event begins at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds. $30 before Aug. 23/$35 day of race. Info and registration: www.maggievalleymoonlightrun.com.

tHeAter AshEvillE CoMMUnity thEAtrE Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: www.ashevilletheatre.org or 254-1320.

• FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (8/26) - The Odd Couple, "the ultimate buddy comedy of all time," will be performed Fri. and Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $22/$19 seniors and students/$12 children.

• FR (8/24) through SU (8/26), 2:30pm - The Readers Theatre Showcase will present The Devil’s Disciple, the story of Revolutionary-era outcast and freethinker Richard Dudgeon. Held at ACT on Fri. and Sat.; UNCA's Reuter Center on Sun. $5. flAt roCk PlAyhoUsE Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock.

Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: www.flatrockplayhouse.org or 693-0731.

• Through SU (9/9) - The Marvelous Wonderettes, "a charming love letter to classic songs and travels back to the days of bobby sox, bubble gum and Bobby Darin," will be performed at the downtown location. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Thurs., Sat. and Sun., 2pm. $35/ discounts for seniors, AAA members, students and groups. Rush tickets available during the first week of performance.

• TH (8/23) through SU (9/9) - Noises Off, the story of the "backstage antics and onstage calamities of a woefully inept theatre troupe attempting to perform a British comedy." Performed at the Mainstage.

Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun., 2pm. $35/discounts for seniors, AAA members, students and groups. Rush tickets available during the first week of performance.

• TH (8/23) and WE (8/29), 6:30pm Noises Off reception and garden tour. grEEd! PUPPEt shoW • FR (8/24), 7 & 9pm; FR (8/31), 8pm - Greed! puppet show will feature the "people's history of economics" through puppets. Aug. 24 performance will be held at BeBe Theater, 20 Commerce St.; Aug. 31 at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $15/$12 in advance. Info: www.deepeconomics. com.

Montford PArk PlAyErs Unless otherwise noted, performances are free and take place outdoors Fri.-Sun. at 7:30pm at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater in Montford. Bring folding chair and umbrella in case of rain.

Donations accepted. Info: 254-5146 or www.montfordparkplayers.org.

• SU (8/24) through SA (9/15), 7:30pm - A "Steampunk Shakespeare" performance of Richard II, the story of the "political upheaval of King Richard’s reign and the social upheaval of the industrial revolution."

PArkWAy PlAyhoUsE 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville.

Info: www.parkwayplayhouse.com or 682-4285.

• THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS (8/25) through (9/1), 7:30pm - A modern re-telling of Romeo and Juliet will feature country, heavy metal and hip-hop music. $12-$20. soUthErn APPAlAChiAn rEPErtory thEAtrE Performances are held at Mars Hill College's Owen Theatre. Info: www. sartplays.org or 689-1239.

• FR (8/24) through SU (8/26), 7:30pm - Hard Travelin' with Woody and the Hobos, a live musical history lesson about Woody Guthrie. $15. thE MAgnEtiC fiEld 372 Depot St. Info: www.themagneticfield.com or 257-4003.

• THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS (until 8/25), 7:30pm - Landscape with Missing Person, an existential romance comedy by John Crutchfield.

Tickets $12/$15.

• TH (8/30) through SA (9/1), 8pm - Asheville Vaudeville returns with comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, short plays, a sideshow and more. $12 Thurs./$15 Fri. and Sat. yoUth thEAtEr & filM ClAssEs • MO (8/27) through TH (8/30) Acting for film, camera, TV, improv, movement, flash mob, swordplay and more at The New York Studio of Stage and Screen, 2002 Riverside Drive. Free. Info: info@nys3.com, www.nys3.com or (917) 710-2805.

volunteering AshEvillE PEt oUtrEACh • Asheville Pet Outreach Program is currently seeking a Lead Volunteer Coordinator. Responsibilities include door-to-door outreach, data collection and management, establishing community partnerships, organizing outreach events and more. Applicants must have strong communication, computer and management skills. A commitment to work two Saturdays per month is required. This is a nonpaid position. Info and resumes: apop@humanealliance.org.

• Outreach Volunteers are also sought to engage in door-to-door outreach in underserved communities, collect data and establish community partnerships. Info and applications: apop@humanealliance.org.

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• Volunteers are sought for a variety of programs with inmates from Buncombe County Jail. Must be 21 years or older. Info: 989-9459.

Co-oP lEAdErshiP votE And MEEting • SA (8/25), 10am - The Asheville Sustainable Building Co-op invites new and existing members to meet for a discussion of volunteer leadership positions and to clearly define the goals of the Co-op at French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Lexington Ave. Info: http://avl.mx/j2.

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

Volunteers use their own vehicles; mileage reimbursement is available.

Info: www.coabc.org or 277-8288. girls on thE rUn CoACh trAining • SA (8/25), 8am-3pm - Girls on the Run currently seeks volunteer coaches to lead a team of 8-15 girls and deliver the organization's curriculum for a 12-week session. Coaches must be mentors — not runners. Training and CPR certification are free and required. Info: www.gotrwnc.org or amy.renigar@girlsontherun.org. hABitAt for hUMAnity • Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers for its Home Repair program.

Use existing skills or gain new ones while helping low-income homeowners make improvements to their homes. No experience or long-term commitment necessary. Info: 2109383. hAnds on AshEvillEBUnCoMBE 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.

• TH (8/23), 11am-12:30pm - Shake and Bake: Cook and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters and Inn. Both men and women are encouraged to participate.

• SA (8/25), 10am-noon - OnTrack: Copy and collate packets for distribution to individuals and families that benefit from OnTrack's various financial assistance programs.

• SA (8/25), 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 a food pantry.

• SU (8/26), 2-3pm - Knit-n-Give encourages knitters of all skill levels to make hats for the WNCCHS Pediatric Program and Homeward Bound of Asheville.

• MO (8/27), 4-6pm - Help tidy and organize the play rooms of the family visitation center.

• MO (8/27) - 7-8:30pm - Cookie Night: Help bake cookies for families staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center, which provides free lodging for outof-town families who have a loved

one in an area hospital. Supplies provided.

• TH (8/30), 4-6pm - Fair-Trade StockUp: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries. litErACy CoUnCil of BUnCoMBE CoUnty Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: 254-3442, ext. 205.

• Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language. No prior tutoring experience required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training as well as ongoing support from certified professionals. Orientation will be held sept. 5 and 6. Info: literacytutors@ litcouncil.com.

MothErlovE MEntor • The YWCA MotherLove program seeks volunteers to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers.

A commitment of eight hours per is month required. Info: 254-7206. nEW oPPortUnitiEs thrift storE • The Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, seeks donations for the New Opportunities Thrift Store. Volunteers also needed during store hours. Info: 692-0575.

PArtnErs UnliMitEd • Partners Unlimited, a program for at-risk youth ages 10-18, seeks volunteer tutors and website assistance.

Info: partnersunlimited@juno.com or 281-2800.

ProJECt linUs • Project Linus, a volunteer group which provides handmade blankets to children in crisis, seeks new members.

Info: 645-8800. thE rAthBUn CEntEr • The Rathbun Center, a nonprofit corporation which provides free lodging for patients or their caregivers staying in Asheville for medical treatment, needs volunteers to support and register guests. Info: www.rathbuncenter.org or 251-0595. volUntEEr rECrUitMEnt drivE • TH (8/23), 5-7:30pm - Big Brothers Big Sisters and Children First/CIS will host a volunteer recruitment drive at Asheville Pizza and Brewing, 77 Coxe Ave. Info: 253-1470 or 768-2072. yoUth for UndErstAnding UsA • Through FR (8/31) - Youth for Understanding USA seeks host families for its exchange programs through Aug. 31. Info: www.yfuusa. org.

CAlEndAr dEAdlinE The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m. WEdnEsdAy, one week prior to publication.

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Sharone Owen says her ex-husband was “creative,” at least in one way. “He made sure he wouldn’t leave any bruises outward,” she recalls. “He would do things that you couldn’t see with the naked eye.”

It started with verbal abuse, she says, and quickly escalated to physical violence. So when Owen came home one night to a dark house, closed blinds and her husband standing in the hallway with his hoodie up and a chain in one hand, she knew pain was headed her way. Within minutes, she says, he’d pinned her against the wall and begun choking her with the chain because she’d failed to answer his calls to her cellphone.

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But what finally prompted Owen to drive herself and her three children to Helpmate’s emergency shelter was a question her doctor asked her: When you go home, do you feel safe?

Such conversations can be the first step toward escaping a dangerous situation.

"People are far more likely to disclose first to a caring professional, such as a doctor or clergy person, before they seek help," notes Valerie Collins, executive director of Helpmate. The Asheville-based nonprofit is Buncombe County’s domestic-violence agency. "There’s an authority [there], and people trust their medical professionals. There's also confidentiality and a level of comfort."

Thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, most women can now have those conversations without having to worry about the cost.

Effective Aug. 1, domestic-violence screening is one of eight free preventive services for women. The list also includes “well

need HelP? If you or someone you know needs help, here are a couple of starting points: Helpmate crisis line 828-254-0516 national domestic violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 TTY 1-800-787-3224

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on the other side: Domestic violence survivor Sharone Owen escaped from her abuser five years ago. She credits a conversation she had with her doctor as the first step to a safer life. Photo by Caitlin Byrd woman” visits, contraceptives and testing for the human papillomavirus. An additional 14 preventive services for women, such as mammograms for those over 40, were already free under the health care reform.

"I used to have women tell me all the time that they'd seen a physician or nurse and had obvious injuries but weren’t asked about it.

That was in the very beginning; this new provision just speaks to how much better things have gotten," says Deb Vingle, Helpmate's program coordinator.

CoMMuniCAtion And trust Owen could tell that her doctor knew something wasn't right. That willingness to listen, she believes, enabled her to break her silence.

"I could have had a doctor that didn't care

about nothing, but he actually sat and paid attention to me. He saw that I wasn't happy, that I was emotional about everything and really jittery. He saw certain things going on with me that I didn't realize I was showing to other people. He saw those things, and he made sure that I didn't leave without getting at least a phone number I could call for help," she reveals.

Dr. Todd Wallenius, medical director at Western North Carolina Community Health Services, also stresses the importance of open communication and trust when discussing tough issues during routine screenings.

"Too often, victims of domestic violence don't disclose their abuse because of fear and stigma,” he explains. “By asking questions about domestic violence, primary-care providers can not only identify patients in need but

can also educate all patients about the risks — which may help reduce the stigma over time.”

In 2011, there were 73 known domestic homicides in North Carolina, according to the N.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Another 39 have been recorded so far this year.

The night Owen left, she remembers, "He just said, 'Shut up! I'm gonna kill you,' and when he turned around, he had this weird look in his eye. Something just wasn't right, and he said, 'I'm going to start with the kids and end it with you.'"

Once she got in the car, Owen found the card her doctor had given her.

MAKing A differenCe Five years later, Owen and her three children are living in a house built by Habitat For Humanity. But despite the happy ending, Owen says those painful experiences have shaped who she is today. It’s one of the reasons she's willing to share her story.

"I hope that if I can tell other people about what happened to me, that they can either get out of their situation or never get into one," she explains.

As for her doctor, notes Owen, “To this day, he still makes sure everything is OK. It's not just the usual doctor/patient relationship. It's 'How is everything going with you?’” X Send your health-and-wellness news and tips to Caitlin Byrd at cbyrd@mountainx.com or mxhealth@mountainx.com, or call 251-1333, ext. 140.

Just sAy no An array of local agencies and care providers are joining forces to crack down on domestic and sexual violence in the region.

At a July 16 kickoff meeting, representatives from the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Mission Health, Pisgah Legal Services and other agencies took a zero-tolerance stance on domestic and sexual violence.

“The goal is to come together and see how we can make Asheville and Western North Carolina the safest place for women and children in terms of domestic and sexual violence,” Dr. Kellett letson explains.

Letson, who chairs MAHEC’s Ob-Gyn Department and serves as Women’s Service Line Leader at Mission Hospital, says the group will begin holding working meetings in September with the goal of creating a communitywide collaborative. — C.B.

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EMBodiEd PrACtiCE: AUthEntiC MovEMEnt • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - An "authentic movement group" to "liberate old patterns of mind and body, deepen self-awareness and build relationships." No dance experience necessary. Held at Women's Wellness Center, 24 Arlington St. $15. Info: www.janellerailey.com or janellerailey@gmail.com.

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• MONDAYS, 5:30pm - Core Barre, a challenging ballet barre class combined with Pilates. $12. iMProv thErAPy • THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & MONDAYS "Improv Therapy," with Jeff Thompson, at the Sacred Embodiment Center, 41 Carolina Lane. Classes include body awareness exercises and visualization games. $10 suggested donation.

Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm; Mon. and Fri., 3-5pm. Info: www.facebook.com/ ImprovTherapy. living hEAlthy With A ChroniC Condition • THURSDAYS through (8/23), 2pm Learn self-management skills to live a healthy life during this six-week workshop for those with chronic health conditions and their caregivers. Held at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. $30 suggested donation. Registration required: 251-7438.

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MACUlAr dEgEnErAtion: stoPPing thE vision loss EPidEMiC • SA (8/25), 9:45am-3pm - The Macular Degeneration Association's patient educational program will be held at Doubletree Hotel in Biltmore Village.

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frEE hEAlth ConsUltAtions • TUESDAYS, 1-6pm - The Faith Community Nurse will be at SOS Anglican Mission, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite C-1, to discuss health concerns, assist with resources, provide

MEditAtion And visUAliZAtion • SA (8/25), 8:30-9:30am - A meditation and visualization class will be offered at Our Family Doctor, 43 Oakland Road.

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nECk CArE BAsiCs • TH (8/30), 5:15-5:45pm - A class on neck care basics will focus on flexibility, strength and posture-improving exercises. Held at Fairview Chiropractic Center, 2 Fairview Hills Drive. Free; registration required: 628-7800. rEstorE yoUr CorE • TH (8/23), 5:15-5:45pm - Learn five exercises to strengthen your core, flatten your stomach and prevent back problems. Taught by Dr. Edward Reilly at Fairview Chiropractic Center, 2 Fairview Hills Drive. Free. Info and reservations: 628-7800. thE rEd Cross 100 Edgewood Road. Info: www.redcrosswnc.org or 258-3888. Appointment and ID required for blood drives.

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By eMily PAtriCK The intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and Whitson Avenue could be anywhere in America — a few low-lying buildings are scattered about at random, and the prevailing feeling is one of utilitarian grunge. But it's not just anywhere; it's Swannanoa.

Yet despite the area's haphazard appearance, a determined group of locals has managed to create the trendiest spot for miles around, and it's just a few hundred yards away from this unseemly crossroads.

“What we're trying to do is, we're trying to offer it all,” says Brendan Hoyer, manager of Native Kitchen and Social Pub, which will open at 204 Whitson Ave. on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

The space does seem to have it all: a long, polished wood bar, a comfortable dining area that will house quiet dinners away from the bar crowd, a chic lounge area, an elevated stage to showcase local music, a large, walled-in patio that can accommodate nearly 70 people and a grassy, fenced-in back yard for energetic kids, lawn games and pig roasts.

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Building community: Meredith Ellison is part of the team opening Native Kitchen and Social Pub. She and her husband, Brandon, and Sarah and Casey Watkins hope to provide a hometown meeting spot. Photos by Max Cooper

The new gastropub is the brainchild of two Swannanoa couples: Sarah and Casey Watkins and Meredith and Brandon Ellison. This morning, they are all gathered around one of the restaurant's thick wooden tables, excited yet composed as they discuss their project. They're new to the industry; most of their backgrounds are in accounting and finance. Casey and Brandon own a financial company on the second floor of the building. Despite the unfamiliar industry, they exude calm and confidence as a group.

The space they've created, complete with tin ceilings, antique wood floors, leather furniture and decorative embellishments, appears to suit perfectly their creative, relaxed, businesscasual style.

They are all longtime residents of the area, and Casey's family has lived there for generations. But despite their familiarity with the town, they're not entirely sure what to expect from their enterprise.

“We don't have an accurate depiction of what the demographic of Swannanoa is, because there's never been anything like this in Swannanoa to draw out the crowds,” explains Sarah, who is responsible for the marketing efforts.

They know many young couples and families who live nearby, but they rarely see them in their town. They often find themselves running into Swannanoans in Black Mountain and downtown Asheville. Now, they hope they'll be able to provide a meeting spot for all those people right in their hometown.

“We've talked to a lot of people and kind of gotten a good buzz going, and there's a lot of people from Swannanoa, we're like, 'We never see you!'

There's no place to see them,” Casey says.

In some ways, the idea of a native Swannanoan is an conundrum, since it's difficult to determine who those people are, but the Ellisons and the Watkins hope to untangle that quandary by providing an outlet for community expression. They've worked hard since June to create a space in which their town can define itself, and they've named it after that concept.

“We wanted a name that kind of stood for celebrating the local community, celebrating the culture, the local food, the people, everything,” Sarah elaborates.

As for the food, they've chosen an executive chef who knows the lay of the culinary land. Chris Saffles has worked at restaurants throughout Asheville and played a pivotal role in the design of the menu at the Southern Kitchen and Bar on Lexington Avenue. Like his employers, Saffles appears at home in his new venue — the group gives off a palpable air of unified composure. Accordingly, Saffles echoes the Watkins' commitment to locally oriented service.

“It's going to be seasonal; it's going to be upscale pub food,” Saffles says.

“It's just dealing with as much local food as possible.”

Saffles has a spark of a mad scientist about him, and it shows in his cooking. He relishes the opportunity to toy with flavors and turn well-known dishes inside-out. He has already taken the adventurous step of preparing a homemade sous-vide immersion circulator for cooking food at low temperatures with tender, even results. While the sous-vide cooking technique is most common in high-end restaurants, Saffles plans to employ the upscale practice to cook pub food: The menu will feature a sous-vide short rib Philly cheesesteak.

His designs for the menu are both flexible and experimental. He hopes to learn more about the specific tastes of his patrons and make whatever innovations are required to suite them. Menu items include Neapolitanstyle pizzas with toppings such as Hickory Nut Gap pork belly, duck eggs and herbed tomato salad, caramelized apples, fig jam and pickled onions (although not all at the same time).

Saffles anticipates a market for fully realized vegetarian food that he hopes to satisfy with alternative proteins. He cooks sauces and marinades that are free of animal products, so it's easy to provide vegetarians with the same experiences as meat-eaters.

“I think a lot of times, [vegetarian food in pubs] becomes an afterthought, and that's not what I want to do,” he explains.

Flexibility is part of the restaurant's modus operandi, he adds: “It's one of the sayings, especially in the South, 'Necessity is the mother of invention.'”

And invention manifests both on the menu and behind the bar. Since Swannanoa sits outside city limits, the county prohibits the restaurant from acquiring a liquor license. But that problem won't stop Native from serving cocktails. Sake and beer are the basis for drinks such as the PBR Chelada — PBR, lime, ice and salt — and the Smokey Mountain Hop — Nigori White Sake, muddled black cherry and white peach puree. Even the kids can order up mixed drinks (non-alcoholic, of course).

Ultimately, Native seeks to provide a place for the people of Swannanoa to invent — or reinvent — themselves. The first opportunity for locals and visitors alike to come out and show what they're made of will be Tuesday, Aug. 28. On Friday, Aug. 31, the Native String Band will break in the new stage with bluegrass tunes.

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Allen vs. roy lyon vs. ryBA Lexington Avenue Brewery put a hurtin’ on Knife & Fork in the Aug. 15 semifinal of the WNC Chefs Challenge culinary showdown. Nathan Allen of Knife & Fork in Spruce Pine was last year’s reigning “Best Chef in Western North Carolina” — he won’t retain the title this year. Diners and judges gave higher marks to the dishes prepared by chef Jason Roy of LAB, advancing him to the grand finale on Thursday, Aug. 23.

Since the first challenge in March, 14 culinary teams have competed in weekly, six-course dinners based on a single ingredient that’s kept secret until the night of each event. Peaches were the star of the Aug. 15 dinner, posing a unique hurdle: How to showcase the fruit while balancing its flavor in savory dishes?

Although Roy was the overall victor, diners awarded highest marks to one of Allen’s dishes, a phyllo crisp with berries, peach jam, sliced and spiced peaches, peach pastry cream and a basil garnish. This dish was perhaps the evening’s most complex dish. The berries were a rare variety by the name of elaeagnus, which grow wild in Spruce Pine. The dough for the phyllo crisp was rolled by hand and stippled with flavorful bursts of savory peach pit “almonds,” which Allen roasted and crushed, adding sweet hints of cardamom.

Roy’s best-rated dish — in second place overall — transformed a Thai dessert into a main course. He served peach and ginger glazed duck breast with pulled confit, peach sticky rice, fried shallots and microgreens. As in the dessert, sticky rice with mango, toasted sesame seeds added texture and spark to the bed of rice. The strong savory tones of the duck complemented the sweet peach and rice while integrating them into an entree. The rice was cooked in the duck fat from the confit to enhance and deepen its flavor. The peaches were an enticing substitute for the mango. The overall effect was familiar but exciting, conveying the elements of comfort food while remaining novel and thought-provoking.

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The Aug. 16 contest between Stewart Lyon of Boca and David Ryba of Inn on Biltmore clearly inspired their best games. And while Ryba emerged victorious, Lyon put up a strong fight.

Tomatoes — now in their prime locally — were the secret ingredient. The 250 pounds of Mr. Stripeys and German Pinks hailed from Perez Brothers Produce in Hendersonville. Cherry, green and yellow-tail tomatoes also appeared over the course of the evening.

Lyon’s leading dish was so simple it was bold. He served, in his words, a “big ol’ slab of tomato” delicately spiced with salt, pepper, micro greens and a herbed crème fraîche. While one diner remarked that she wouldn’t drive across town for it, judge Susi Gott Séguret declared it her favorite course of the night.

Ryba answered with a complex combination: tiny crab cakes with cubes of heirloom tomatoes, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil emulsion and a deeply smoky tomato vinaigrette (a creative substitute for the remoulade traditionally served with crab cakes). The dish was a work of art, both in terms of taste and visual arrangement, but diners questioned whether the tomatoes were well-showcased, especially after Lyon’s first bold foray.

Other dishes included Lyon’s bloody mary gazpacho with a pork-belly BLT, and his tomato-strawberry sorbet with sweet yellow-tail tomato coulis, frosted pine nuts and tomato goat cheese mousse, as well as Ryba’s ricotta gnocchi with chorizo Bolognese, parmesan cheese and basil emulsion, and his tomato-strawberry cobbler with tomato basil granita and goat cheese brûlée.

Ryba moves on to the final round, though Lyon’s dishes sparked diners’ conversation and challenged their expectations.

The final Chefs Challenge is Thursday, Aug. 23. Ryba will compete with Chef Jason Roy of the LAB for the supreme title. Tickets to attend the dinner are still available. Visit finalchefchallenge.eventbrite.com for more information.

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By eMily PAtriCK When Creekside Taphouse opens in Haw Creek, owner Brendan Dennehy hopes it will represent more than just food. Sure, he's designing a menu â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and an ambitious one at that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but he also sees himself as creating a sense of community in the east Asheville neighborhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel the neighborhood deserves a really good spot to come and hang out and spend their time,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're just looking to incorporate the good things people do over in east Asheville so they can have their spot right in their own neighborhood, which is really lacking over there.â&#x20AC;?

Creekside will occupy the space at 8 Beverly Road, which formerly housed Ruby's BBQ Shack.

But before developers renovated the building for restaurant use in the early 2000s, it was home to East Asheville Hardware, a community fixture for decades. Dennehy hopes to incorporate the building's history into his new establishment to create a similarly long-lasting legacy.

He says the memory of the hardware store still lingers in both the wood of the building and the collective memory of the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's interesting because the more you talk to people it sounds like it's a pretty integral part of the community, even though the hardware store has been gone for some time,â&#x20AC;? he says.

To honor that legacy, Dennehy plans to call one of the restaurant's signature burgers â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

Hardware.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The description is: it's going to have all the nuts and bolts,â&#x20AC;? he says. In addition to burgers, Creekside will serve other American favorites, such as barbecue, salads and homestyle sides.

Daniel Holmes, formerly of 12 Bones Smokehouse, will pioneer the culinary efforts.

The barbecue will represent a wide range of styles, probably five or six, to suit all tastes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan on just spreading it out with the sauces so people can enjoy whatever they're into, if it's red sauce, or white sauce or, of course, vinegar,â&#x20AC;?

Dennehy says.

Like Holmes, Dennehy is an experienced denizen of the Asheville food world. His parents, Pat and Rose Dennehy, own City Bakery, and he works there with his family. He has also managed the bar at Jack of the Wood, and until last week, he was a general manager at Asheville Brewing Company.

Diners can expect an emphasis on local craft products at Creekside. The bar will feature 18 taps, about eight of which will be local brews. In addition to community-conscious food, Dennehy hopes his new venture will provide a community venue for live music, volleyball (there's a court out back), ping-pong, corn hole, group meetings and good times in general.

He expects Creekside will open for business by the end of the August. And for those who are concerned, the characteristic cow on the roof that adorned Ruby's will remain. X

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sAlsA’s goes neXt door Where succulent sweets once reigned, spices and salt will take over. Salsa’s Mexican Caribbean Restaurant, a downtown Latin food stronghold for the last 18 years, will take over the space formerly occupied by the Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner, which closed on Aug. 12.

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Hector Diaz, founder and owner of Salsa’s (also of Modesto and Chorizo, the Italian and Latin restaurants, respectively), will occupy the building beginning Sept. 1, and he plans to open a companion bar to Salsa’s on Oct. 1.

But his plans don’t stop there. He will continue to refine his concept at the corner until early next spring, when he says he will launch a unique — but for now secret — venture.

A Salsa’s expansion has been rumored for some time because waiting patrons for the Patton Avenue restaurant often overflow onto the sidewalk. More than a year ago, Diaz purchased the property at 23 Broadway St., but said in a January 2011 Xpress story that the property was an “investment.” The commercial space at that address remains vacant.

Sisters McMullen bakery will consolidate its efforts at its 840 Merrimon Ave. location, according to a sign posted on the now-closed downtown spot.

rosettA’s goes to sCHool Rosetta’s Kitchen has done a lot of traveling this year, through its food anyway. The Lexington Avenue staple launched a retail line in February, placing boxes of veggie

After mysteriously disappearing from their 3101 Sweeten Creek Road location at the beginning of the summer, the folks at Little Bee Thai have returned, sans dining room, as vendors at the French Broad Food Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market.

Took, who cooks the food, and her husband, Rick Corcoran, offer fresh spring rolls and packaged sauces for take-home, and happily recommend protein pairings from neighboring vendors to complete the meals.

In keeping with her characteristic commitment to freshness, Took cooks the dishes on the day of the market. Thai classics such as Panang curry, red and green curries, pineapple red curry — a favorite of Corcoran — as well as basil, ginger and sweet and sour sauces are all available until they sell out. The spring rolls come in chicken, shrimp and tofu varieties.

“There’s always a lot of people waiting at Salsa’s outside, so what we’re going to do with the corner is we’re going to make that a bar for Salsa’s, a beautiful bar that all has to do with the same things we’re doing now,” he says.

“It’s a pioneer concept to Asheville and the United States,” he explains.

“No matter what we do there, it’s going to be a concept where you take and you go. It’s going to be a quick thing.”

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donut worry, they’re still open: Michelle Solesbee, left, and Cassie Hettler show off Sisters McMullen’s offerings. The bakery has closed its Cupcake Corner space on Pack Square downtown, but will stay open at its Merrimon Avenue location. Meanwhile, Hector Diaz of Salsa’s Mexican Caribbean Restaurant has signed a lease on the downtown space. Photo by Max Cooper

burgers in area grocery stores such as Ingles and Earth Fare. In March, UNC-Asheville picked up the product for its cafeteria, a move that was popular enough with the students to bring more of the menu to campus.

This semester, Rosetta’s Kitchenette will set up shop there as the first subcontractor on the property.

UNCA approached owner Rosetta Starr about the project about two months before the Aug. 20 scheduled opening day. Time was short, but the restaurant is now set to open on schedule in the Sherrill Center for three squares a day.

Emily Williams, senior director of dining services, says Rosetta’s was the school’s first choice for a local

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vendor who could meet the needs of the campus’ considerable vegan and vegetarian community. She added that the response from faculty and summer students has been extremely positive. Williams estimated that about 85 percent of the downtown menu will be available in the Sherrill Center location.

“They’ve really taken on the Rosetta’s brand and role into the facility, so there are table-side terrariums; there’s a mural going in in the middle of September,” she says.

The café will be open to the public and the campus community Momnday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Corcoran says that he and Took are happy to take the summer slowly.

Business was booming in their small gas station hideaway — with 45-minute waits for tables in some cases. But when the building changed ownership, they knew it was time to move on. The onceweekly market is a welcome respite for the pair, but the lull will be brief. They plan to re-open in east Asheville before fall. Updates will be available at littlebeethai.com.

Meanwhile, Toi’s Thai Food has set up shop in Little Bee’s stead.

The Tois — another husband-andwife team — are transplants from Los Angeles, friends of a friend of Took. The meals are no-frills, hearty staples of Thai restaurant fare — curries, soups, salads and noodle dishes. While the Tois are not exactly gourmands, their meals are satisfying, and their enthusiasm for what they prepare will justify any downtowner’s drive south.

The Toi’s menu is available online at toisthaifood.com. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weeknight dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Saturday hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant is closed Sundays.

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eatininseason BACK to fArM to sCHool teACHers, fArMers And AsAP’s groWing Minds teAM get reAdy for tHe ACAdeMiC yeAr

By MAggie CrAMer Hickory Nut Gap Farm’s “parents” aren’t buying the farm snazzy new clothes and a super cool new backpack, but they are giving it a back to school makeover. After all, students will begin arriving for field trips almost as soon as the first bell of 2012-2013 has rung.

“We’ve been gearing up since June,” shares Amy Ager, a co-owner of the Fairview farm and co-operator of Hickory Nut Gap Meats with her husband, Jamie. “We’ve been clearing the barns of heavy equipment and pig bedding, planning lessons and choosing the animals we want to meet the children.”

That’s music to the ears of Raegan Solomon and the other third-grade teachers at Haw Creek Elementary who are planning to visit within the first month of school. They will begin working with students in the school’s garden right away, starting with pH soil testing to see if amendments need to be added, followed by weeding, tilling and planting fall veggies. “The farm field trip will help build the excitement of our own garden for students,” Solomon says.

In fact, the excitement is palpable now for Solomon as she thinks about the experiences her students will have at Hickory Nut Gap. While there, they’ll taste apples; meet, hold and feed animals; learn about pollination, solve a corn maze and much more.

Haw Creek received funding for the field trip through ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School Program. ASAP and Growing Minds offered 10 farm field mini-grants for 2012.

Schools from pre-K through high school in counties across the region received funding.

In Asheville, Evergreen Community Charter School also received a grant to visit Hickory Nut Gap Farm this fall.

ASAP’s Growing Minds has also provided Haw Creek with resources for their school garden and helped pair them with area chefs — Eric Backer and Wendy Robinson — for local food classroom cooking demos.

“The Growing Minds Farm to School Program has had a huge impact on our third grade classrooms at Haw Creek,” says Solomon, who shares that each of the four third-grade classrooms works at least once a week in the garden all year long alongside their teachers. “It’s amazing to watch students become completely engrossed in the gardening process. I believe that the excitement we bring to the program is carried on through the students, and it’s a contagious feeling that

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farm school: The field-trip season is about to be in full swing for Hickory Nut Gap farm in Fairview. Chickens tend to be a student favorite.

they’ve taken into their homes. Many parents have let us know the gardening projects they’re now tackling at home, almost always at the insistence of their child.”

That contagious excitement is exactly why Amy and Jamie take on the extra chores this time of year.

“Last year, one second grader who had never held a baby chick before returned to the farm every weekend after her field trip for almost two months,” Amy shares. “She would go straight to the chicken brooder to observe the young chicks and see how they had grown. She even followed the same group of chicks out to pasture to watch them as adults. At the end of our fall season, she told me she wanted to raise laying hens. She asked her grandmother if she could, and the answer was ‘yes!’”

iMPACts BeHind fArM to sCHool institute For school staff and community members interested in seeing the positive impacts of Farm to School programming firsthand, as Ager and Solomon have, ASAP’s Growing Minds will offer a Farm to School Institute on Nov. 10 at the Wilma M. Sherrill Center on the UNC Asheville Campus. The institute is designed to provide the training and resources needed for implementing successful Farm to School programs. Workshops will be geared specifically for teachers, early childhood educators, chefs, parents and child nutrition staff. Registration is open now; visit growing-minds.org.

For more information about Farm to School happenings this school year, including which local food will be featured in cafeterias in August, visit growing-minds.org. The site has a comprehensive database for Farm to School books and recipes for parents and teachers alike, as well as lesson plans for educators. X Maggie Cramer is communications manager at ASAP.

AsHeville Wine & food festivAl to groW groWing Minds The weekend just after Buncombe County schools get back in session brings the Asheville Wine & Food Festival. This year, ASAP’s Growing Minds program is an event beneficiary.

“It’s about revitalizing our food culture and industry, and ASAP is the premier reason WNC has a vibrant local food culture now,” says event founder and director Bob Bowles.

Asheville Wine & Food Festival has committed to supporting organizations working with food and farm. Last year’s beneficiary was Slow Food Asheville. “Slow Food Asheville seeks to educate youth — through our FEAST program — and have that youth share their food experiences with their family and friends,” Bowles says. “So, there’s a natural continuation with ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School Program, which is influencing children to connect with their food and to know where their food comes from. Each organization is using the techniques available to them to achieve this mission, because we know that young children have influence. They can change their parents’ minds.”

The event kicks off on Aug. 23 with the final WNC Chefs Challenge; the festival worked with ASAP to source secret Appalachian Grown-certified ingredients throughout the competition. The challenge is followed by a special dessert event, SWEET, on Aug. 24, with the big event — featuring more than 300 regional, national and international wines; creations prepared by Asheville’s chefs, live entertainment and more — taking place Aug. 25. Stop by ASAP’s booth for a farm-to-school cooking demonstration; Farm Tour passes will also be available for purchase. For festival tickets and more information, visit ashevillewineandfood.com.

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JaPery & monkeyshines asheville DisClaimer Celebrates 10 years of shenanigans

by Dave Cole & others The tale of The Asheville Disclaimer is one of japery and monkeyshines, otherwise known as love and laughs and beer. It is the saga of how a notion became a comedy institution. The Disclaimer has evolved from a standalone publication to “The Most Beloved Page in All the Land” within the Mountain Xpress. Beyond print, Disclaimer is the host organization of a plethora of local stand-up comedy nights. What follows is a melange of quotes and stories that roughly recounts the origin of The Disclaimer and some assorted vignettes of interest from times past.

Part 1: ontogenesis Michele Scheve (at the time Michele Souma): “In Spring of 2002, I had the idea to start a humor paper. I had already done two issues of a humor zine called The Asheville Hyena, which was pretty much exclusively available at Downtown Books and News. After my partner at The Hyena decided

in sPring 2002 miChele haD a vision ... all it took was six PseuDonyms anD an offiCe full of Pbr anD PePPer-JaCk Cheese to see it through. she didn’t want to continue, I was still excited about the potential that that kind of paper would have in Asheville.”

Shiniqua Lerrell: “At the time Michele was working at IWANNA. Her background had been in publishing. Earlier in her career, she was an art director for several papers and had created ads and content but really she had always wanted to publish something of her own.”

Michele: “Charles Pittman was a friend I would always see at parties and he would just make me laugh hysterically at his insights on political figures and (there weren’t so many hipsters there yet) people on Lexington Avenue. I knew I wanted his help creating this paper, so I told him, ‘You are my muse!’ We sat down and had a workshop one day and we were trying to come up with the name. I wanted it to have Asheville in the title and then some sort of proclamation. Charles instantly came up with ‘Disclaimer’ and that was that.”

Dave Cole: “Charles introduced Michele to Shiniqua Lerrell at Broadway’s one night. Broadway’s has always been a huge factor in Disclaimer history. She (Shiniqua) was very excited and ended up becoming the editor-in-chief. Her involvement was crucial in getting the word out and getting people to come to our first meetings.”

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Part 2: but how anD where?

Dave: “Michele had a friend who had an office space at 70 Woodfin Place. The guy had wild parties there all the time because the suite adjoined this huge flat rooftop. For whatever reason, he needed a place to live and someone to take over the office space, so Michele gave him her place in north Asheville and essentially moved back in with her Mom, but really she was moving into the office.”

Michele: “I had a refrigerator and some couches, one of which pulled out. I started collecting old computers and old furniture so there were computer stations set up. I also got a huge conference table. After that I started the weekly Tuesday meetings where I stocked the fridge with PBR and snacks.”

Pierre Petrucelli: “There were always crackers and pepper cheese and PBR at the office.”

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Michele: “We came to the decision that we should try to get our first issue out in August of 2002. I took it to IWANNA to use their printing facilities and then they saw the issue when they were doing the plates to put it on the press. After that they refused to print it because it was too vulgar, which was great because it made me realize that I didn’t want to print it where I worked. It could’ve gotten me into a lot of trouble. We ended up printing it from a Waynesville newspaper.”

Dave: “Michele had great Photoshop skills and she wanted to have a centerfold in every issue. She also liked putting people’s heads on other people’s bodies. She did all of the design and layouts for the paper.”

Michele: “On that first issue Shiniqua was the managing editor, Charles was credited as Publicity Leech and a bunch of other friends contributed. Seth Stuart did illustrations. Liz [Allen] was there too, she had the title of Duchess. There were only six of us to begin with, women mostly, but we used a lot of pseudonyms.”

Part 4: enter Many Unreliable narratorS Gnome de Ploom: “After that first issue came out we got a huge reaction from readers. Lots of people wanted to write or just to hang out with us.”

Shiniqua: “By the third issue we were getting new people at the meetings every week. People who were coming just to hang out and pitch and people who were coming prepared with pieces already written.”

Dave: “When I first approached the Disclaimer as a writer it was at one of those Tuesday night meetings. I had brought three very long humor articles. I didn’t have a computer at the time so I had spent a few afternoons at the public library getting those together. The writer’s room at Woodfin Place was such an inviting environment and everyone involved with the paper was surprisingly supportive.

After workshopping my articles, Michele told me that she wanted me to be a regular contributor. I was given the position of Action Rocker on the staff page. As for my three articles, one was printed, one was forgotten and one made everyone laugh hysterically but was deemed too offensive to ever go in … although we kept it around just in case.”

Jake Frankel: “I'll always remember the day 10 years ago when Michele handed me the first issue of the Asheville Disclaimer. I was wandering around the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival. I immediately thought to myself, ‘I want to write for this paper.’ I was just out of college, underemployed and interested in journalism. I grew up in Asheville and knew the town's eccentricities.

I had a hyper-sarcastic sense of humor. It was a perfect match. I had never heard of The Onion. I thought the idea of a local satire and entertainment publication was completely unique and brilliant. I emailed over a couple attempts at parody articles and got a response from Shiniqua, basically rejecting them but encouraging me to keep trying.”

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Pierre: “Stories got assigned like it was a real writer’s room. We had an open-door policy at the office so we usually had people hanging out who were there just to drink, smoke and foster conversation.

Luckily we had work stations right there so if an idea was bandied about one of us could just run to a computer and start getting it down.”

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Name Not Cleared to Print: “When I first walked in there was a long, wood paneled room with a conference table, several empty pizza boxes, an un-chilled, two-thirds-empty beer keg, old shoes, banana peels, wigs, old issues of MAD magazine and overflowing ashtrays.”

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Michele: “A lot of our advertisers would pay us in merchandise; some of our favorites were Rosetta’s, Bedtyme Stories and the Costume Shoppe. We always had extra costumes lying around the office. On our first anniversary, Ron Ogle brought us a framed blueprint of the Buncombe County lock-up which ended up on our wall.”

Shiniqua: “When Henry Rollins was in town, somebody took a story from an issue that wasn’t out yet. It ended up going into the next issue. That person also took the current issue which had the movie poster for Gulf War 2. He signed it ‘Why me?’ and we hung it up in the office.”

Name Not Cleared to Print: “When Dave introduced himself to me as Action Rocker, it took all I had to keep from rolling my eyes. He told me, ‘If you want to get involved with the Disclaimer then tonight is the night. We’re going to press tomorrow and we’re way short on material so we’re ... you know ... cramming.’

So there it was, my big break, my chance to turn all this bitterness and sarcasm and smart-assery into a living, breathing piece of literary art.”

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Cary Goff: "In 2004 I was living in Atlanta and submitted an article to the Disclaimer because of an ad I saw in the IWANNA. I was moving to Asheville and thought maybe they’d pay money. I thought more than likely it was a scam or some vanity press kind of thing but figured, ‘What the hell, couldn’t hurt.’ I exchanged emails with Tom and they took my stuff. I moved to Asheville and lived here for about a month and asked a friend (blogger and now Council member Gordon Smith) if he’d ever heard of The Asheville Disclaimer and he said yes. Then I asked him if he had ever read an Ask Arnold. He said yes. I told him that was me. Don’t think he believed me. So after about three months of submitting things, I learned it was a real thing, or real(ish), except for the money."

Tom Scheve: “Nine years ago I was drifting through Asheville when I met Michele. It occurred to me that I could live on the couch in the Disclaimer office without paying rent, sleep with the publisher and drive her Jaguar into the ground so long as I kept making up little stories for the newspaper, and that was the last time I had an idea. Sometimes we’ve called it ‘The Asheville Disclaimer,’ other times, just ‘Asheville Disclaimer.’”

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Part 5: Part five Dave: “The fact that we had a working office, a lounge and an actual writers’ room was kind of essential to the paper in the early years.

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Rebecca Sulock, former music editor: “Somehow Whitney Shroyer and I got backstage to interview Jeff Tweedy of Wilco when they played the Orange Peel. Shroyer had the scathing and wonderful Dr. Filth’s 11-Point Personality Profile column. I was drunk and balked and almost effed up the entire interview, but blessedly Whitney jumped in and wowed Tweedy with his prowess. We were passing notes backstage to get the interview. I don’t know why Tweedy let us back there, except I think that was during his pillheavy phase.”

Part 6: those long nights Dave: “The night before publication was always an all-nighter.

At times we had huge arguments about what should or shouldn’t go in or about how a specific subject should be handled. I think those disputes usually ended up benefiting the paper in general.”

Pierre: “One night we stayed up till dawn trying to figure out the centerfold. It was April so we did all of these silly spreads with an Easter Bunny costume that we had on hand and we tried to work in a tax man but nothing worked. At the last minute Michele had the idea for a simple picture of the Vance Monument with the First Amendment quoted next to it. The monument had, at the time, been barricaded to protestors. It was brilliant and hugely popular with the readers. We saw that centerfold posted randomly all over town that month.”

Dave: “It was not at all unusual for us to submit the final document at 7:20 a.m. if the printer needed it by 7:30. The all night cramming, writing, re-writing sessions were a regular monthly thing.”

Rebecca: “I’d leave the office at 7 a.m. after smoking a thousand cigarettes all night long and see these yuppie joggers hoofing by, all early rising and healthy, and just curse them.”

Jake: “I ended up becoming the entertainment editor, which was filled with fun and interesting learning experiences. Being able to play a part in so many different parts of putting out a paper — writing, editing, layout, ad sales, photos — set the stage for so many of the things I did throughout the rest of the decade, including the job I now have as a reporter for The Mountain Xpress.”

Part 7: shenanigans aPlenty Michele: “We always liked to reward the thorough reader.

Even our fine print and ads had jokes in them. We would have ticker-tape running across the top of the entire paper that would tell a story or give an actual disclaimer for the interior content.”

Dave: “Most people didn’t even notice that the ticker-tape was there but if you read the whole thing then you would get one big, long story that had an actual disclaimer at its core.”

Jake: “One of the funniest, weirdest experiences I ever had at the Disclaimer was going on a ‘Win a date with the Disclaimer’ contest. Only one person entered and she went on a date with the entire staff. Lucky for us, she was brilliant, funny and beautiful. Four of us took her on a big group date to a Mexican restaurant. Then she wrote about the experience and made fun of us all in the next issue. A few months later, she called and tried to get us all to lie in order to be on The Jerry Springer Show with her, pretending we were all mixed up in some bizarre incestuous love quadrangle.”

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Michele: “We had a regular advice columnist called the Reverend Gramm who anonymously sent his really funny parody article in each month. Everyone on the staff had a guess that it was really Cecil Bothwell, but we never found out.”

Dave: “At a certain point we became a kind of community forum for general frustration or things that certain people thought we should be aware of. If somebody sent us something unsolicited, whether it was a rant or an arts and entertainment review, chances are that if it was well written it would go in.

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Pierre: “There was one month where, for whatever reason, we just couldn’t get the issue together, so we decided instead to post fliers in all of the places we normally set out papers saying that it had been halted by authorities at the press for further investigation.”

Jake: “One of the weirdest interviews I ever did was with ‘Johnny,’ a notorious homeless man known for aggressive panhandling and singing ‘80s hair metal songs, especially by Guns & Roses. After the interview he tried to force me into driving him somewhere and buying him crack. He got really mad when I refused. He forgave me when the article came out.

I ran into him walking around town holding a copy, pointing to his photos and screaming at random people walking down the sidewalk that he was ‘famous!’" Apparently, he was also obnoxiously bragging about the coverage to a bunch of people who work downtown who he had pissed off over the years, walking into their shops and screaming at them about how he was famous and invincible now. ... I know this because we heard from several of those people in subsequent days who informed us that they would no longer be advertising with us.”

Michele: “The first parody we did was of Ishmael the local tagger, who is now a prominent artist. I was also tying it in with Daniel Quinn’s book Ishmael, which was about a talking philosophical gorilla. Someone at Malaprop’s got that issue to him and he wrote us a really nice funny letter and sent us a bunch of posters and some gorilla swag.”

Part 9: but what about...?

Pierre: After several years as a monthly newsprint magazine we had decided to call it quits. Fortunately Jon Elliston, who was managing editor of the Mountain Xpress at the time, wouldn’t hear of it.

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Dave: “After that the Disclaimer was able to go on in print without the added stress of drumming up advertising and the cost of printing.”

Jon: “When the Disclaimer folks decided, some years ago, to cease publishing the standalone, full version of their paper, it felt like Asheville was on the verge of losing something special.

Xpress managed to start a good discussion with the Scheves about incorporating a page of Disclaimer material in Xpress.

Tom, Michele and their cronies nailed it from the beginning, and the Disclaimer page quickly became one of Xpress’ most-popular (and simultaneously most-reviled) features. Within a couple of years it was ranking as both the favorite and least-favorite Xpress feature in the annual Best of WNC poll.

You know how sometimes people don’t realize that The Onion is a satirical publication, and they’ll pass stories around the internet as though they were the genuine article? Some of my strongest memories from the early years of the Disclaimer page involved similar instances of confusion. One week I got a call from enraged older reader. “How dare you publish a picture of our mayor in a bathing suit!” she said. “It’s outrageous that you’ve violated her privacy like this.” (The Disclaimer had Photoshopped a picture of Mayor Bellamy, putting her in a bikini and draping her with a sash that said “Ingles.”)

Jon Elliston: “Hello.”

Another caller was quite concerned to read in the Disclaimer about a radical update and revision of the Cherokee outdoor drama Unto These Hills. He’d worked on earlier productions of the show, and was dismayed to hear about the changes. He was quite relieved to learn it was all made up.”

Michele: “Jon asked us to join the Xpress in 2005 and we’ve been a feature there since then.”

The entirety of the Asheville Disclaimer has been donated, scanned in and is now available at Pack Library. X

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Positive viBrAtions By lindsey PHArr

Change is coming to Asheville’s historic Goombay! festival this year. The YMI Cultural Center has partnered with Powerhaus Productions (the team behind the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival and French Broad River Fest) to make the 31st year one to remember — and one to build upon for the future.

In addition to the food, music and arts that celebrate African-American culture in Asheville, there will be a few new elements, including an added performance stage and a dance competition. The weekend culminates on Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Orange Peel with the Goombay! Showcase, a night of music and performance featuring Arrested Development — yes, that Arrested Development. The Grammy-winning hit-makers of ‘90s staples “Tennessee” and “Mr. Wendel” will be joined by renowned kalimba player Kevin Spears and the Urban Arts Institute's celebrated Eternity youth dance troupe.

This year’s festival is managed by Jen Gordon, the executive director of Arts 2 People and a manager of Powerhaus Productions (with partner Roshon Cray). Gordon takes the principle of umojah (a Swahili word that translates as “unity”) to heart. “It has been a little challenging to keep the lines of communication open between the African-American community and ourselves,” she says. “We just really want to make sure that the philosophy and integrity of the event maintains the highlight on African-American culture. Of course, myself and my partner are not African-American, so it’s been a little challenging to bridge that gap and make sure everyone knows, ‘Hey, we’re here to support what you do.’”

Gordon intends to revamp parts of the festival while maintaining the unique qualities that have made Goombay! a three-decade tradition. “For us, primarily the vision focuses around creating children’s programming, lots of interactive activities and really getting community involvement to be part of making the festival happen,”

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she says. “We want to raise the caliber of artistry that happens and get local folks involved with arts vending and music.” The festival's Umojah Enrichment Center will include workshops on storytelling, West African drumming and dance and information booths set up by local organizations.

The Friday night Block Party offers an informal opportunity for mingling and working together to get the Goombay! party started. Volunteers are welcome to join the festival crew to help set up the Block for the weekend — and of course there will be food and music. Simultaneously, Bruce Waller will host an all-ages dance competition at the nearby YMI. Saturday brings the Goombay! opening parade, which doubles as the beginning of the weekend and one of its most exultant, brightest events. Starting at 11:10 a.m., the moving carnival carries drummers, dancers, acrobats, puppeteers and more from Asheland Avenue to Biltmore Avenue. The yearly parade is an overture for the festival's lush schedule.

Stephanie Swepson Twitty, chief executive officer of Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation, also considers this year’s festival a breakthrough. She predicted that this would be “one of the more successful years” and added that the 2012 Goombay! is “one more positive aspect to developing and revitalizing the Block.”

She echoed Gordon’s excitement about the new changes to the layout and schedule and believed that they will make the festival more successful financially.

The ideal of umojah spans the breadth of Gordon’s work at Goombay, as well as her involvement with other community-building programs. With Arts 2 People, she works to make community-based, participatory art an integral part of the city, a goal that finds expression in Goombay.

“Asheville is a place where festivals seem to be a real visible way for organizations to come together and collaborate as well as a way for us to celebrate and come together as a community,” she says. “The idea of a festival, and one of the reasons that LAAFF has been successful, is that it’s a way for us to help build the branding for a place and to talk about business and how do we best work together to create economic incentives for merchants, art vendors and artisans. It’s a way to focus on our local culture, what we consider to be truly Asheville’s.”

As our community grows and changes, it’s natural that the ways we come together and celebrate should change as well. The Block neighborhood has been through heydays and declines, and this year’s Goombay! and the changes that come with it bring a much-needed dose of positivity for our community. X Lindsey Pharr can be reached at pharrla@gmail. com.

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By Alli MArsHAll What Sonmi’s percussionist Dave Mathes wants you to know about the local band’s new album, Almost Human, is that it’s designed to be played loud, “because you can crank it up and it still sounds really smooth and warm.”

It has to do with compression and headroom and things that probably don’t matter much to the average listener. Those things do matter to Sonmi, though. So much so that they spent about three years working on Human.

So much so that, after being disappointed by two engineers, the band built its own studio and taught themselves to record.

So much so that, even though Human is an experimental electronic music album, it was recorded to tape and is mostly analog, in order to preserve the dynamic range.

“There were only a couple of things that were digital,” Mathes says. Vocal samples and occasional software synthesizers were digi-

Sonmi’s album, Almost Human, is out on Tuesday, Aug. 28. It will be downloadable from Bandcamp for free for a limited time, and available for purchase through online outlets like iTunes, Rhapsody, Spotify, Grooveshark and Last.fm, as well as at sonmiband.com.

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tal, “everything else was a real instrument or an analog synth.” And even in the case of those software synths, they were still passed through analog compression, pre-amps and EQ to achieve an analog sound.

“We really went all-out to get it to sound warm,” Mathes says. Or, human. Which is a theme of the record. Mathes says that the title relates to “our lifestyles speeding up so rapidly because of technology. We’re forgetting that we’re supposed to connect with each other emotionally, as opposed to on a Facebook page.”

At the same time, Mathes says the biggest criticism Sonmi gets from friends and family is that their music “lacks a cognitive direction.”

“Sometimes people are wanting some kind of human vocal element to lead them to the space we’re creating,” Mathes says. A few tracks, like, “Future 26,” do have vocal samples. That’s also the most-layered song on the album. (Each track takes about 80 hours to build, with 60 tracks of audio per song.)

There’s a lot of technical know-how that goes into not just Sonmi’s album, but what the band does on stage. In fact, Mathes admits that they make it harder on themselves than they need to: “You see us up there not interacting [with the audience] because we’re so engaged in making it right. Most of the tracks, we’re with a computer click. It has to be on. Everyone has to hit their buttons.” This winter Sonmi plans to take a hiatus and rework its live show, allowing greater communication and spontaneity.

Mathes comes to the project with a degree in music education; still, he says, the band has “train wrecked the songs 100,000 times” to get them right. But there’s much more to Sonmi’s sound than computers. There’s an emotional connection to the music (much like in classical composition) that results in some very lush, organic soundscapes. Human’s final track, “Vespers,” is a languid and shimmery journey through outer space. “Tunnels” combines locomotion and industrial grind, but there’s also an airiness: a lightness of clouds moving, trees bending in the wind and cool mist descending over high mountain passes.

The band’s process, says Mathes, is to “take a produced track and bandify it. You have some type of synthesizer, some type of bass sound, some type of beat, and you pick and choose what you think should stay.” Sonmi’s main producers are Mathes and Mike McBride (aka Peripheral, on synthesizers); the band also includes Robert Garmhausen on guitar and MPC, and Nigel Gilmer on bass, synthesizers and electronics.

“Everyone has an equal amount of say-so about what they like and don’t like about a track,” says Mathes. “When we give a track out and say this is something we want to produce live, we allow for it to go other places.”

Mathes describes Garmhausen as a minimalist and Gilmer as a maximalist who crafts dense sounds — a perfect balance to each other.

“A lot of what we deal with is how to orchestrate something,” Mathes says. When Sonmi creates new songs, the goal is “to be as inspired by the sounds you’re hearing as the sounds you’re creating” and to stumble upon what the drummer calls happy little accidents.

He adds, “we can jam and make something absolutely wonderful, and then spend a year trying to recreate what we just did on the fly.”

Human is the culmination of years of hard work and happy accidents, of human creativity and mechanical ingenuity. It’s also a road map of where Sonmi has been, though Mathes says the band has already moved beyond the album’s 10 tracks.

“We have tons of ideas, almost so many that it’s a problem,” he says. “But that’s a good problem to have.” X

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Not that there haven't been highly educated bands before, but Nashville-based Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes boasts a doctor (of folklore and ethnomusicology) among its ranks.

That's guitarist Timon Lance. Frontman Ellsworth studied classical composition before graduating with a degree in jazz performance.

So how does that impact the high-energy indierock quartet? The band philosophizes, among themselves, about “music and the live show experience and how it relates to the listeners,” says Ellsworth. But don’t expect a Great Lakes show to be all cerebral. Instead, the band bounces enthusiastically through its repertoire of finely crafted, poppy, upbeat songs. Touring in support of last year’s Civilized Man (named among Amazon’s Best of 2011 and No. 18 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart), the band infuses even its softer songs with punchy rhythm.

“In a live setting, you want to keep people interested,” says Ellsworth. “We’re always thinking about how can we take the song that would normally be played one way and change what it feels like, change the beat even just a little bit, so it’s not just another folk song and not just another pop song.” He credits drummer Joel Wren with thinking outside of the box in that way.

Ellsworth also pushed boundaries, combining the influences from his childhood (his parents were into ‘60s folk, he performed in musical theater and studied piano while listening to hip-hop) into a collection of songs that nod to, at turns, honky-tonk, doo-wop and rockabilly.

That sprawling palette likely came in handy when Ellsworth was contacted by Jeremy Lister, a member of Street Corner Symphony, the secondplace winners in season two of reality show The Sing-Off. Lister had been tasked by show producers to put together a group of his favorite musicians from Nashville “to see if they could sing a capella,” says Ellsworth. The resulting group, sea-

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high water mark: Nashville’s Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes blend pop, classic rock, rockabilly, doo-wop and “things that have been around forever” into a well-rounded, upbeat sound. son three’s The Collective, included Ruby Amanfu and Sam Brooker of pop duo Sam & Ruby, among indie rockers and singer-songwriters. The Collective sang its way into eighth place, though Ellsworth admits that a capella performance “for me, was way out of the comfort zone.”

So, did he gain anything from the experience?

“I’ve always wanted to be a band that includes a lot of harmonies and different voice parts.

Especially on the newer stuff that we’re writing, there’s a lot of that going on,” Ellsworth says. “I definitely think about the arrangement of vocals more now.” That, and the Collective went on to record with Sing-Off judge Sara Bareilles on her EP Once Upon Another Time. Plus, Ellsworth got to know musician/pianist Ben Folds (another judge on the show) — an inspiration to the Great Lakes band leader (who writes and performs much of his own music on keyboard) as well as a fellow Nashville resident.

According to Ellsworth, “The general perception is that Nashville is still a country music town.

It’s not anymore.” Though he always thought he’d leave after college (Ellsworth grew up in Minneapolis; the rest of the members of the Great Lakes are also from the Midwest, though they all met in Nashville), the musician has now been in music city for nearly a decade. “The whole community has grown up; the music scene has exploded,” he says.

Jack White and the Black Keys now call the Tennessee city home: “The rock scene here is alive and well,” says Ellsworth.

The Great Lakes is comfortable calling itself indie rock, but Ellsworth adds, “We don’t want to make music for a specific group of people who will love it until that genre is no longer cool.” By incorporating elements of classic rock, doo-wop and “things that have been around forever,” Ellsworth says the band attracts an extremely diverse crowd.

“To me, it’s encouraging that we see 18-yearolds who love what we do, and 50-year-olds, too,” he says.

The Great Lakes hope to be back in the studio next year and are currently writing songs for a follow up to Civilized. In comparison to that 2011 record, Ellsworth says the new album will head “more in the direction of ‘Bleeding Tongue’ and ‘Shoe Fits.’” Those two tracks, with their pop hooks and fresh-but-familiar sound, are radio-ready. The frontman says that the whole band gave input to those songs. “And the composition is very thought out and intentional.”

Going forward, it sounds like Ellsworth is ready to take even more risks. The future songs, he says are “going to be bigger, poppier and much more rock.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.

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bEn bEtsalEl’s farEwEll show looks at thE futurE of wEdgE studios by kylE shErard

“The Investors” is the type of nondescript title that befits the current airs about Wedge Studios. “It’s commentary, but not documentary,” Ben Betsalel, the artist behind the work, tells Xpress. And though Betsalel, a soon-to-be former Wedge studio resident, is caught in the middle of the building’s uncertain status, the show doesn’t offer a conclusion. But it might provoke conversation.

There’s a buzz in the River Arts District about the sale of the Wedge building, which was finalized on May 31. A group of eight area investors (dubbed Wedge Art Partners according to county tax records), including Wedge Brewery’s owner Tim Schaller, bought the property from Chris Payne and family members. Chris Payne is the former wife of John Payne, the studio’s founder. John Payne, who passed away in 2008, is heralded as a neighborhood icon and pillar in the River Arts District.

To make matters more distressing, the leases for three of the five artists now working in the bottom floor will not be renewed, including Betsalel. They’ll go instead for commercial endeavors, a restaurant among them, Schaller says.

It’s the eight investors that Betsalel’s exhibition features. More specifically, large-scale portraits of them. Betsalel maintains that investors in general are a driving force in all matters.

Whether it’s time or money, yourself or another person, restaurants or Kickstarters, all projects and persons have a support system — the investor(s).

Betsalel began working on the portraits in June, and has been scrambling to schedule drawing sessions with each of the new owners.

As of last weekend, there were still a few blank

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paintings stacked beside finished works in his Wedge studio. Even if they don’t show up, they’ll still be in the show — as blank canvases.

The portraits have formulaic titles like “Investor #4.” Each of these 4-by-5-foot paintings aims to capture the investor’s character and personality. “They’re not necessarily portraits of, but about the figures,” says Betsalel, who describes the painting process as changing by the minute. The sittings can last a few hours, affording his model-investors time to loosen up.

The works aren’t precise. They deal more with emotions stemming from interactions with the investors, the space and the building. Brush strokes and colors change with Betsalel’s interpretations; and as the artist puts it, “the shapes from these feelings,” rather than from practiced motions.

Some of the figures have kinder gestures, warm oranges and yellow flesh tones with loose swirling movements. Others have quick, sharp and even jagged markings accented by contrasting black-and-red edges. One particular portrait has dark, sunk-in eyes. The face is kind, certainly familiar to Betsalel, judging by his brush work, but it visibly carries stress and a slight apprehension.

The show doubles as a farewell for Betsalel, who is moving to Ethiopia after the show closes.

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Emotional evidence: Ben Betsalel has had a studio at Wedge since 2006.

His new show references the changes afoot at the building since RAD pioneer John Payne died. Photo by Yeager St. John Several abstracts and one other pre-existing portrait will be laced in between the portraits.

That extra portrait is one that almost every beer drinker in the city is familiar with: “Investor #1,” John Payne. It’s been hanging in the brewery for years.

Betsalel’s last exhibition marks the year’s second major departure of an established RAD artist, following Heinz Kossler’s March retrospective at the Phil Mechanic Studios. Kossler was also a longtime Wedge denizen.

Betsalel’s departure re-christens the space, once again called Wedge Gallery. In 2006 John Payne invited Betsalel to show work in the dockside Wedge Gallery. After a second successful showing, he was further invited to use the space as his personal studio, and to have it bear his name, which it did until this week.

When the gallery changed names, some District artists were bitter, Betsalel says. Similar sentiments have surged following the building’s recent sale.

Tenants of the five affected studios have to find new locations. There’s been a flurry of disquiet and some critcism. It’s economics, in the end: Payne leased the brewery its current space to subsidize rent for artists. The owners still pay upkeep and taxes on a piece of prime property.

Schaller says the investors bought the building to keep it from falling to strangers, or at least, the possibility of condos or other feared tenants. The commercial spaces can still help subsidize the lower-rent studios in the upper floors, he says.

“If we didn’t purchase the building, someone else would,” Schaller says. “And who knows what they would have done.”

It would seem that Betsalel knows this all too well. With this sense of preservation, Schaller’s portrait will join the wall alongside Payne and the new faces of the Wedge Studios. X Kyle Sherard writes about the visual arts for Mountain Xpress and can be reached at kyle.sherard@gmail.com

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tHe MAgiC MountAins soiree fAntAstiQue Puts A sPell on AsHeville By stePH guinAn Asheville magician Max Vega practices mentalism. That is, he possesses “the ability to know intimate, personal information that I shouldn’t know,” he tells Xpress.

Vega has started a weekly magic show at The Lower Level of Restaurant Solace in downtown Asheville (which has lately become a venue for music, events and more). “The idea is to take people away and transport them to a bohemiantype setting,” he says. Meaning: magic, dancing, costumes and maybe acrobatics.

The evening starts with intimate table seating, low lights and live acoustic music with Turkish string instruments. Vega gets the audience in a magical mindset by performing card tricks and other illusions for each table, followed by a belly dancer in full costume and scarves. After the pre-show, the audience is escorted into auditorium seating and Vega takes the stage and the performance begins.

“The kind of magic that I do is geared towards adults and can often go over the heads of chil-

dren because it’s more cerebral,” Vega says.

There are many different magical disciplines, and magicians often concentrate their work in a single area. For example, illusionists may mystify audiences by sawing someone in half, whereas escape artists are specifically skilled at getting out of snares. Additionally, comedy magicians combine humor with classic, sleight of hand magic.

Mentalism offers a performance experience that’s quite different than stereotypically flashy magic shows. “A lot of times, the reaction that I go for is silence, and [comments of] ‘Wow, I can’t believe that just happened. How is that even possible?’”

A great deal of Vega’s show involves audience engagement. What is a mind reader without minds to read? “I really use the audience for all of my effects,” Vega says. “I can’t do it without them.” As the audience becomes part of the show, the intimate setting becomes even friendlier, and the group shares the surprise and astonishment of the performance.

Vega has christened the show Soiree

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Fantastique. “The show pays homage to the Robert Houdin, who is the grandfather of all modern magic. He invented a lot of tricks that are seen and used today.” According to Vega, an example of Houdin’s influence on the world of magic is legendary escape artist Harry Houdini who added an “I” to Houdin’s name in homage when creating his own stage character.

In addition to Houdin, another important figure for Vega is his personal friend and professional magician, Brenton Keith. “One day about six years ago, I happened to go to one of his performances. I’d seen magicians before and had messed around with stuff myself, though

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not too seriously,” Vega says. “I was able to reverse-engineer the tricks and figure out how they were done because my mind just works that way. I was completely amazed by it and also amazed by the effect he was having on the people around him. I thought to myself, ‘I could do that.’”

Starting the way that most magicians do, Vega then began manipulating cards. With help from Keith and referencing magician’s books such as Now You See It, Now You Don’t, Vega worked his way through the mechanics of card magic. Now, Vega reflects, “To have my own magic theater after only being a professional magician for six years is pretty remarkable.”

Soiree Fantastique is not the only magic show brewing in town. WNC Magic Club is working on putting together a Saturday matinee children’s magic show. The WNC Magic Club meets monthly and brings in guest magicians for lectures and seminars. According to Vega, the children’s show is “next on the plate for the magic community here.”

Once again, Asheville is blazing ahead with its cultural diversity. Between our circus community, puppetry troupes and many musicians and artists, Asheville will surely welcome magicians to its spectrum of performing arts. X Stephanie Guinan can be reached at stephguinan@gmail.com.

It’s the Disclaimer’s 10th anniversary! Join us at Broadways this Friday at 9:30 p.m. for festivities that will include music and festivities!

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Other lists/honors that have featured Asheville: • River City • Beer City • Drunkenly Drown in a River City • USA’s Top Cities to Add for Lazy Freelance Writers • America’s best cities to throw reason to the wind, relocate, and blow your retirement money as proprietor of an olive oil/dog bakery/ knick-knack shoppe for 3 months before reality sets in • Come for the unconventional people, stay for the judging of the unconventional people • Most exciting place for old people to come and do nothing • Best city to turn your overnight interest in home-brewing into a money-gushing nightmare of a micro-brewery (dogs welcome) • Best city to play “Where’s Waldo?” with ethnic minorities • America’s best place to leave your mountain bike/kayak strapped to the top of your Suburu Legacy a month after your most recent biking/kayaking trip • Best Places in America to eat if you’re not eating in a medium-tolarge-sized city

Out & About with Your Best Friend Barb, the Bipolar Optimist I’M GETTING OUT OF BED NOW OR NEVER SO LET’S GO! There’s still almost a month of summer left so there’s still forever for us to do some hiking and swimming and waterfall climbing and we could probably start a little freaking village and a whole new way of life somewhere or just camp, seriously!

I’ve hardly done a thing this summer so far but that’s OKAY! I’ve been resting up since winter — we have to get our rest! Usually I perk up in the springtime but boy was I tired! I’m feeling super refreshed so up-up-up, it’s time to get out of bed because there’s so much to dooooo!

• Outdoor activities. First off, I want to kayak but I want to do it standing atop the kayak and I want to surf down some Class-IX rapids so I’ll buy two kayaks at the kayak store as soon as my new credit card arrives and then we’re going out dancing ASAP! ASAP! I’m crazy-bored so can we finally do something, sheesh!

• Tackle a project. Late summer is probably the best time of the year to stay up all night and clean your oven (just like Aunt Melissa!) because the sound of school buses on the street outside in the early morning will let you know it’s time to start your day, and will also take you back to your childhood and the cold, lonely, dark mornings spent waiting in dread on the side of the road for a lift to the Bully Factory but now I’m old enough to take a snoozer until the feeling passes in a week or whenever and then we can watch infomercials and religious paid programming and keep the shades closed tight, let’s go!

• Scavenger hunt. I left my wet laundry in a washing machine inside a 24-hour laundromat back in April and couldn’t bring myself to get out of the car and retrieve it so now I’m organizing a search-and-rescue party, and I’m chain-smoking out the details right now!

• Try new activities. Mornings are getting cold and that means I want to eat two large cookie cakes, sheesh! Then we can skip a shower, really dig into some celebrity gossip online but don’t check your account balance when there are lucid-dreaming

experiments to experiment, seriously!

• Biking. I have about 20 ideas of how we can get famous just from riding our bikes Sorry I’ve been such around and if a bad friend lately! we really start peddling now, we can spend Christmas at a press junket instead of in our apartment listening to a phone that doesn’t stop ringing and the Caller ID looks like my personal “Do Not Call Ever List” and also a list of my emergency contacts and just thinking about it makes my cuticles bleed but don’t look in your childhood bedroom because if the light bulb is burned out you won’t be able to talk for a month, I’m kidding but when the Darkness sweeps over me it makes me mumble like crazy, sheesh!

• Meet someone new. I’m going on an end-of-summer man-hunt before the leaves die and fall to the ground and nothing matters and the air feels like I’m 10 again and there’s no point to any of it, up-up-up you go! We’ll have dates for Thanksgiving and our sisters will see our perfect boyfriends and apologize for sabotaging our relationships with family members and males in general and also new friends we bring home, and I’d also like to go to a swimming pool but don’t talk to me about what I’m doing with my life because I may get paralyzed and drown! I’m kidding, let’s go!

• Pick berries. Everything is going to be different but no matter how many Red Bulls I drink I feel exhausted except sometimes I can REALLY FEEL IT. We can be friends or soulmates but we can’t do both while sitting in this freaking waiting room with the waterfall fountain and posters of birds in flight, sheesh! We have to pick a suitcase full of blueberries and form permanent happy memories that are surrounded by a bright halo of blueberry glow and the still-frames of my life movie will look like the greatest Instagram feed ever, let’s goooooo!

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Editorial

Big Box anal bleaching vs. Asheville’s

“Bleach Locally” movement Just when you think it’s safe to celebrate one of the shining success stories at the nexus of the Asheville cultural scene and service industry, a low-rent, fly-bynight national chain is storming in to crash the party. As with any other business in any other town, once the bloody smell of cash is in the water, it’s only a matter of time until the big sharks chew every little competitor to bits. Now in Asheville our multiple and thriving indie anal-bleaching salons have come under fire from the Big Box competition of Smarti’s, Inc. “What a shame,” said Johnny Alabaster, who built his Haywood Street anal salon, Assterisk, up from a hole-in-the-wall whitening service. “The corporation that runs Smarti’s doesn’t have any appreciation for what it takes to pioneer your way from a spit and polish shine-jobber to be the kingpin of a local way of life. These guys are only interested in the scent of money; they can’t understand that when you’re looking at a potential bleach job, you’re looking at a human being, not just a little, round ATM.” Bennie Capuletti, proprietor of Oh, That O-Ring!, started his business when Johnny Alabaster’s had to increase wait times due to sheer popularity. “There’s no one I’d sooner trust my anus to than Johnny, but I couldn’t just sit there, going down the color chart from café au lait to Maxwell House. But I’ll sit on a burnt umber embarrassment before I’ll grab ankles at a scrub-and-sting factory like Smarti’s. The place is a disgrace to the orifice.”

Local anal-ists fear that the coming price war will tear the heart out of the trade. From the comforting, white-coat professionalism of The Brightwhite Bullseye Bleachery, to the classy, gleaming white statuary of Rings of Olympus, the personal touch of the anal-salon specialist is in danger of disappearing briskly. Enjoy the privilege to the bitter end.

The Asheville Disclaimer is parody/satire.

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Local playwright John Crutchfield continues to astonish with works like The Songs of Robert and Ruth. There, character sketches are paired with poetry to create performances that are as emotional as they are (in some cases) humorous. His newest production, Landscape With Missing Person, is an “existential rom-com” (according to the playwright), “in which a couple of misfits journey across America in search of true love.” Performances are Thursday-Saturday, through Aug. 25 at The Magnetic Field Theatre. 7:30 p.m., $12 and $15. themagneticfield.com.

remember Me as a time of day As part of Malaprop’s 30th anniversary, the bookstore — which has welcomed, hosted and promoted poets since it opened — is publishing an anthology of poems, written by the Women on Words poetry group. The collection, Remember Me as a Time of Day, was compiled by Malaprop’s founder, Emoke B’Racz (a poet herself, as well as a translator).

A book signing is set for Sunday, Aug. 26 at Malaprop’s.

The 3 p.m. event includes readings by Barbara Gravelle, Eileen Walkenstein, B’Racz, Genie Joiner, Maryann Jennings, Nancy Sanders, Patricia Harvey, Sena Rippel, Virginia Haynes Redfield and Zoe Durga Harber. malaprops.com.

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Malcolm Holcombe Singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe is a stalwart of the local music scene (he was born and raised here), and his albums are not only brilliant constructions of gritty soul and Appalachian roots, they impart Holcombe’s one-of-a-kind mountain wisdom. His new record, Down the River, is his ninth, and is “born from that bed of contradictions we all lie in,” according to press.

And there’s this: “He stomps, growls, rolls his eyes as he plays, then between songs cuts the tension with a corny joke.” Holcombe plays at The Grey Eagle on Friday, Aug. 24. Ed Snodderly opens. 9 p.m. $10 in advance or $12 day of show. thegreyeagle.com.

PusH tunisia PUSH Skateshop and Gallery functions as an art gallery, an advocacy group for skaters and a video production company. The Patton Avenue hub finds a match in PUSH Tunisia, an international project unrelated to Asheville’s PUSH. The two PUSHs host an art show and a screening of “a skateboard ‘artivism’ film and art mashup featuring a group of skateboarders and street artists in Tunisia 11 months after the revolution.” That group includes skaters and street artists from Jordan, Dubai, Egypt, Israel and the U.S. According to press, “This eclectic crew — known collectively as theBedouins … took respite from the chaos in the streets to turn the looted house of the incarcerated politician Imed Trabelsi ... into a makeshift skate park and street art exhibition.”

Friday, Aug. 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Free.

Silent art auction to benefit theBedouins collective. pushtoyproject.com.

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PhoEnix loUngE Moon Shine Babies (folk, blues, Americana), 8pm PUrPlE onion CAfE Fred Whiskin (piano), 7pm root BAr no. 1 Matt Woods (rock, Americana), 9:30pm sCAndAls nightClUB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am soUth sidE stAtion DJ B Note, 9pm soUthErn APPAlAChiAn BrEWEry Screaming J's (blues, boogie-woogie), 8pm tAllgAry's CAntinA Unit 50 (classic rock), 9:30pm thE ByWAtEr Kung Fu Dynamite (funk, rock, jam), 9pm thE CornEr Dance Party w/ DJ Position thE dUgoUt Johnnie Blackwell & Six Toed Possum Babies, 9pm thE loWEr lEvEl Latin International Club Salsa (lessons & dance party), 9pm

vinCEnZo's Bistro Steve Whiddon (piano covers), 5:30pm WEstvillE PUB Trivia night, 9pm WhitE horsE The Belfast Boys (singer-songwriters, Irish), 8pm Wild Wing CAfE Laura Michaels (country), 9:30pm

sAturdAy, Aug. 25 5 WAlnUt WinE BAr Hank West & the Smokin Hots (hot jazz), 9:3011:30pm ArCAdE "Bear Exploder" dance party w/ DJ Kipper Schauer, 9pm AshEvillE MUsiC hAll Euforquestra (world, dance) w/ Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (steel pan jazz, fusion), 10pm AthEnA's ClUB Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 6-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am BlACk MoUntAin AlE hoUsE Alarm Clock Conspiracy (rock, pop), 9pm BoBo gAllEry DJ Brett Rock w/ Fader Kat, 9pm

thE MArkEt PlACE Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, world, jazz), 7-10pm

BoilEr rooM Mindshapefist w/ Dead Light Pulse & Goodnight Irony (rock, metal), 9pm

toWn PUMP A Furry Greene Fox (folk, bluegrass), 9pm

ClUB hAirsPrAy Drag show, midnight

toy BoAt CoMMUnity Art sPACE He Is Legend (rock) w/ The Campaign 1984 &

ClUB xCAPAdEs DJ Thunder

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totally rad: Nearly a dozen bands will descend on the River Arts District for RAD Fest, an all-day event which aims to “showcase great local art-music and enhance the community of local artists and residents,” according to organizers. Performers include Two People Playing Music (pictured), Reptar, Pilgrim, Difference Clouds and more.

The festival, held Aug. 25, will begin at Phil Mechanic Studios before moving to The Grey Eagle after dark.

CrAggiE BrEWing CoMPAny Uncle Slims So Long Soiree, 7-9pm dArk City dEli Hope Griffin (folk, country), 4pm ElEvEn on grovE Reflex comedy show after party (ticket stub required), 10pm EMErAld loUngE Marrietta's Palm (reggae, rock) w/ Serious Clark & Barefoot Summer, 9pm frEnCh BroAd BrEWEry tAsting rooM Ten Cent Poetry (folk, pop), 6pm frEnCh BroAd ChoColAtE loUngE Asheville Sax (jazz), 8pm gEt doWn Motives, Before the Eyewall (rock, metal) w/ Forks of Ivory, Compulsion Analysis, 9pm good stUff CarolinaBound (folk, country), 8pm grEy EAglE MUsiC hAll & tAvErn RAD Fest feat: Reptar (post-punk, psych-pop), Sumsun & Two People Playing Music, 9pm grind CAfE Centerpiece Jazz, 8pm grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll One Leg Up (jazz), 2-5pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards),

6-9pm Ruby Slippers (jazz, lounge, pop), 9pmmidnight hAndlEBAr Seven Handle Circus (bluegrass) w/ The Deadfields & Bent Strings, 8pm hAvAnA rEstAUrAnt Linda Mitchell (jazz, blues), 7-9pm highlAnd BrEWing CoMPAny Letters to Abigail (Americana), 6pm JACk of hEArts PUB Lyric (soul, funk, rock), 9pm JACk of thE Wood PUB The Old Tire Swingers (old-time, bluegrass) w/ Nikki Talley (country, singer-songwriter), 6pm Phuncle Sam (rock, jam), 9pm lExington AvE BrEWEry (lAB) Front stage: Shane Perlowin (guitar), 6-9pm Back stage: Hellblinki (blues, calypso, pirate) w/ Skunk Ruckus & August Hoerr, 10pm loBstEr trAP Trevor Rocks Jazz Trio, 7-9pm MontE vistA hotEl Justin Eisenman, 6-9pm o.hEnry's/tUg DJ Speed (top 40, house), 10pm onE stoP dEli & BAr Free Reggae Saturdays w/ DJ Kid, 5pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar 253-2593 Altamont Brewing Company 575-2400 the Altamont theatre 348-5327 ArCAde 258-1400 Asheville Civic Center & thomas Wolfe Auditorium 259-5544 the Asheville Public (tAP) 505-1720 Asheville Music Hall 255-7777 Athena’s Club 252-2456 Avery Creek Pizza & ribs 687-2400 Barley’s tap room 255-0504 Black Mountain Ale House 669-9090 Blend Hookah lounge 505-0067 Blue Mountain Pizza 658-8777 Blue note grille 697-6828 Boiler room 505-1612 BoBo gallery 254-3426 Broadway’s 285-0400 Burgerworx 253-2333 the Bywater 232-6967 Club Hairspray 258-2027 Club Metropolis 258-2027 Club remix 258-2027 the Chop House 253-1852 the Corner 575-2449

Craggie Brewing Company 254-0360 Creature’s Cafe 254-3636 Adam dalton distillery 367-6401 dark City deli 257-5300 desoto lounge 986-4828 diana Wortham theater 257-4530 dirty south lounge 251-1777 dobra tea room 575-2424 the dugout 692-9262 eleven on grove 505-1612 emerald lounge 232- 4372 firestorm Cafe 255-8115 fred’s speakeasy 281-0920 french Broad Brewery tasting room 277-0222 french Broad Chocolate lounge 252-4181 the gateway Club 456-6789 get down 505-8388 good stuff 649-9711 grey eagle Music Hall & tavern 232-5800 grind Cafe 430-4343 grove House eleven on grove 505-1612 the grove Park inn (elaine’s Piano Bar/ great Hall) 252-2711 the Handlebar (864) 233-6173

PACk's tAvErn DJ Moto, 9pm PhoEnix loUngE Dust n' the Wynn (folk), 8pm PisgAh BrEWing CoMPAny Bloodkin (roots, rock), 9pm PUrPlE onion CAfE GiGi Dover & the Big Love (Americana, rock, soul), 8pm sCAndAls nightClUB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am soUth sidE stAtion DJ B Note, 9pm soUthErn APPAlAChiAn BrEWEry Pleasure Chest (blues, soul, garage), 8pm

SAtuRdAy cHicken & WAffleS Sunday Brunch

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Harrah’s Cherokee 497-7777 Havana restaurant 252-1611 Highland Brewing Company 299-3370 Holland’s grille 298-8780 the Hop 254-2224 the Hop West 252-5155 iron Horse station 622-0022 Jack of Hearts Pub 645-2700 Jack of the Wood 252-5445 Jus one More 253-8770 lexington Avenue Brewery 252-0212 the lobster trap 350-0505 the lower level 505-8333 luella’s Bar-B-Que 505-RIBS Mack Kell’s Pub & grill 253-8805 the Magnetic field 257-4003 Mike’s side Pocket 281-3096 Monte vista Hotel 669-8870 one stop Bar deli & Bar 255-7777 o.Henry’s/tug 254-1891 the orange Peel 225-5851 Pack’s tavern 225-6944 Pisgah Brewing Co. 669-0190 Pulp 225-5851 Purple onion Cafe 749-1179 rankin vault 254-4993

red stag grill at the grand Bohemian Hotel 505-2949 rendezvous 926-0201 root Bar no.1 299-7597 scandals nightclub 252-2838 scully’s 251-8880 shovelhead saloon 669-9541 smokey’s After dark 253-2155 southern Appalacian Brewery 684-1235 spurs 575-2258 static Age records 254-3232 stingrays 926-4100 straightaway Cafe 669-8856 tallgary’s Cantina 232-0809 rocky’s Hot Chicken shack 575-2260 thirsty Monk south 505-4564 tolliver’s Crossing irish Pub 505-2129 tressa’s downtown Jazz & Blues 254-7072 vincenzo’s Bistro 254-4698 Westville Pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe 253-3066

toWn PUMP Smokin' Joe Band (blues, rockabilly), 9pm

AshEvillE MUsiC hAll Fang Island (indie rock) w/ Adebisi Shank & Wooden Toothe, 10pm

trEssA's doWntoWn JAZZ And BlUEs Chuck Lichtenberger Presents (jazz), 7:30pm Ruby Mayfield & Friends (blues, rock), 10pm

BArlEy's tAProoM Bill Gerhardt Trio (jazz), 7:30pm

WEstvillE PUB Swayback Sisters (Americana, country), 10pm Wild Wing CAfE Crocodile Smile (rock, dance), 9:30pm

sundAy, Aug. 26

BoilEr rooM Viva Las Vegas! (drag performance), 12:30am

Eat local. Buy local.

Read local. pinball, foosball, ping-pong & a kickass jukebox kitchen open until late 504 Haywood Rd. West Asheville • 828-255-1109 “It’s bigger than it looks!”

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Thurs 8/23: Swaggering Growlers, Party Time

Fri 8/24: Madam Macadam (Boston) Sat 8/25: Motives, Before the Eyewall, Forks of Ivory, Compulsion Analysis Mon 8/27: Velvet Elvis, All Them Witches!

Tues 8/28: Wolves and Jackals

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grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll Two Guitars (classical), 10am-noon Bob Zullo (jazz, pop, guitar), 6:3010:30pm

Now featuring area’s only “Spinning Pole” Great Drink Specials Every Night

hotEl indigo Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm JACk of hEArts PUB Brunch w/ Hot Point Jazz Trio (gypsy jazz), 11am

tAllgAry's CAntinA Carolina Rex (blues, classic rock), 9:30pm

5 WAlnUt WinE BAr The Roaring Lions (hot jazz), 7-9pm

JACk of thE Wood PUB Irish session, 5pm

thE CornEr Dance Party w/ DJ Position

AltAMont BrEWing CoMPAny Sunday Funday Potluck & Pickin', 6pm

lExington AvE BrEWEry (lAB) Front stage: Aaron Price (piano)

thE dUgoUt Men on Earth (rock), 9pm

ArCAdE Dr. Filth & Wayd Runk (DJs), 10pm

loBstEr trAP Leo Johnson (hot club jazz), 7-9pm

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MontE vistA hotEl Steve Whiddon (singer-songwriter, piano), 11am-3pm onE stoP dEli & BAr Bluegrass Brunch & Open Jam w/ The Pond Brothers, 11am

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orAngE PEEl Arrested Development (hip-hop), 9pm soUthErn APPAlAChiAn BrEWEry Klarcnova (funk, jam, nu-jazz), 5pm strAightAWAy CAfE Hobos & Lace (acoustic), 6pm thE ByWAtEr Hank West & the Smokin Hots (jazz), 5pm thE CornEr Tea dance, 6pm Drag show, 9pm thE dUgoUt BBQ & Bluegrass w/ Sons of Ralph, 9pm

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Music Schedules

Wednesday, August 22nd

EARLY SHOW LATE SHOW

Hookah Hook-Up Presents:

MUSIC TRIVIA FREE!-7pm-AL AGES! Dirty Names 10pm $5 with Wild Adriatic 21+ Thursday, August 23rd

EARLY SHOW

Brews, Bluegrass, & BBQ feat. Kendall Huntley & 5-8pm FREE! the $1 PBRs

ALL AGES!

Strange Arrangement & 10pm-21+ GENIASS PRESENTS:

The MIKE DILLON BAND $8/$10 Friday, August 24th

EARLY SHOW LATE SHOW

FREE DEAD FRIDAYS

$2 TACOS - 5PM - ALL AGES ACOUSTIC DEAD COVERS - FREE!!

Spyworks 10pm $5 w/ Dr. Boner 21+ Saturday, August 25th LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC!

EARLY SHOW

FREE REGGAE SATURDAYS FREE! ALL AGES! DjKid spins Reggae 5-8pm

` Euforquestra & 10pm-21+ Jonathan Scales Fourchestra $8/$10 GENIASS PRESENTS:

Sunday, August 26th

Bluegrass Brunch 11am

hosted by The Pond Brothers Open Jam! Bring your instruments!

FANG ISLAND

w/ Adebisi Shank 10pm-21+ & Wooden Toothe $10/$12

Wild Wing CAfE Darren Kohler & friends, 4pm

MondAy, Aug. 27 5 WAlnUt WinE BAr CaroMia Tiller (singer-songwriter), 8-10pm ArCAdE Movie Mondays (cult classics), 10pm gEt doWn Velvet Elvis (rock, psychedelic) w/ All Them Witches, 9pm grEy EAglE MUsiC hAll & tAvErn Contra dance, 8pm grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll Bob Zullo (jazz, pop, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm JACk of hEArts PUB Singer-songwriters in the round feat: Chris Smith & more, 6:30pm JACk of thE Wood PUB Trivia night, 7:30pm loBstEr trAP Bobby Miller Bluegrass, 7-9pm PhoEnix loUngE Jeff Sipe and friends (funk, jazz), 9pm thE ByWAtEr Bluegrass jam, 8pm thE loWEr lEvEl Monday Night Swing w/ Russ Wilson & His Nouveau-Passe Orchestra, 7pm vAnUAtU kAvA BAr Comedy "win-a-paid-gig" open mic, 9pm WEstvillE PUB Open mic, 7pm Wild Wing CAfE Karaoke, 9pm

tuesdAy, Aug. 28 AltAMont BrEWing CoMPAny Open mic w/ Zachary T, 8:30pm AshEvillE MUsiC hAll Funk jam, 10pm BoBo gAllEry Valorie Miller (folk, Americana) w/ Moses Atwood, 9pm ClUB hAirsPrAy Trivia night, 10pm ClUB MEtroPolis Trivia night, 10pm

Tuesday, August 28th

ElEvEn on grovE Swing lessons, 6:30 & 7:30pm Tango lessons, 7pm Dance w/ One Leg Up, 8:30pm

FUNK JAM! FREE! 11pm NOW UPSTAIRS IN ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL!

gEt doWn Wolves & Jackals (metal), 9pm

DJ Adam Strange spins from 10 - 11pm!

More information & Advance Tickets available always at

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good stUff Old-time jam, 6pm grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm The B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm hAndlEBAr Tuesday swing dance, 7pm

Gene Dillard Bluegrass Jam, 8:30pm hotEl indigo Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm JACk of thE Wood PUB Clay McClinton (Americana, blues, altcountry), 9pm lExington AvE BrEWEry (lAB) Front stage: Andrew Fletcher (piano), 6-9pm loBstEr trAP Jay Brown (Americana, folk), 7-9pm onE stoP dEli & BAr DJ Adam Strange, 10pm PhoEnix loUngE Paul Jones (classical, jazz), 8pm PisgAh BrEWing CoMPAny Vinyl night (bring your own records), 6pm tAllgAry's CAntinA Tuesday Night Techno, 9:30pm thE AltAMont thEAtEr Peggy Ratusz (blues), 8pm thE ByWAtEr Open mic w/ Taylor Martin, 8:30pm thE CornEr Ballroom dance lessons, 5-8pm thE dUgoUt Trivia, 8pm thE loWEr lEvEl Karaoke w/ Gary, 10pm tollivEr's Crossing irish PUB Trivia, 8:30pm toWn PUMP Black Mountain locals jam, 7:30pm WEstvillE PUB Blues jam, 10pm WhitE horsE Irish sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:45pm Wild Wing CAfE Trivia, 8pm

JACk of thE Wood PUB Old-time jam, 4pm lExington AvE BrEWEry (lAB) Front stage: Shane Perlowin (guitar), 6-9pm loBstEr trAP Valorie Miller (Americana, folk), 7-9pm onE stoP dEli & BAr Music trivia, 7pm Betsy Kingston & the Crowns (rock, blues, country), 10pm

Bradford Carson (alternative), 8pm PisgAh BrEWing CoMPAny The Legendary JC's (soul, blues, funk), 9pm PUrPlE onion CAfE Vendetta Creme (cabaret), 7pm soUth sidE stAtion Karaoke, 8pm tAllgAry's CAntinA Local music showcase, 8pm

PhoEnix loUngE Jazz night, 8pm

thE CornEr Country western night

PisgAh BrEWing CoMPAny The Wailers (reggae) w/ Junior Toots, 7pm

thE dUgoUt Rockstar Thursdays (karaoke), 9pm

PUlP Bob Burnette (folk rock, indie) w/ Matt Evans, 9pm

thE MArkEt PlACE Ben Hovey (downtempo, trumpet, piano, electronics), 7-10pm

strAightAWAy CAfE Coping Stone (world, Appalachian), 6pm

trEssA's doWntoWn JAZZ And BlUEs Dance party w/ DJ D-Day, 9pm

tAllgAry's CAntinA Open mic/jam, 7pm

WEstvillE PUB Wood Stew (acoustic blues), 9:30pm

thE ByWAtEr Ready, Set, Draw (game night), 8pm thE CornEr Karaoke, 10pm thE loWEr lEvEl Soiree Fantastique (magic theater), 8pm trEssA's doWntoWn JAZZ And BlUEs The Hard Bop Explosion (funk, jazz), 9pm vAnUAtU kAvA BAr Open mic, 9pm WEstvillE PUB Max Melner Orchestra (jazz, funk), 10pm Wild Wing CAfE Jeff & Justin (acoustic), 7:30pm

tHursdAy, Aug. 30

fridAy, Aug. 31 ArCAdE Dance party w/ DJ Abu Dissaray, 9pm AshEvillE MUsiC hAll Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears (blues, soul) w/ Dikes of Holland, 10pm AthEnA's ClUB Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 6-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am BoBo gAllEry DJ JoshU, 9pm BoilEr rooM Claybourne w/ Vic Crown & Polly Panic (metal, experimental), 9pm BroAdWAy's AntiSeen w/ Ogre Throne & Pleasures of the Ultraviolent, 10pm

5 WAlnUt WinE BAr The Big Nasty (gypsy jazz), 8-10pm

ClUB xCAPAdEs DJ Thunder

5 WAlnUt WinE BAr Juan Benevidas Trio (Latin, flamenco guitar), 8-10pm

AshEvillE MUsiC hAll Zansa (Afropop, world) w/ Secret B-Sides (soul, R&B, funk) & Kairaba, 9pm

dArk City dEli Caleb Bost & Dickey Jones (Southern rock, blues), 8pm

BlACk MoUntAin AlE hoUsE Sloantones (newgrass, rock), 8pm

ArCAdE Arcade Idol, 10pm

BoilEr rooM Drag Queen Turn-Around, 10pm

ElAinE's dUEling PiAno BAr Disclaimer Comedy (standup), 8:159:15pm Dueling Pianos (rock 'n' roll sing-a-long), 9:30pm-1am

AthEnA's ClUB Disclaimer Standup Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm

BUrgErWorx Open mic, 7-9pm

ElEvEn on grovE Reflex comedy show (stand-up), 8pm

ClUB hAirsPrAy Karaoke, 10pm

EMErAld loUngE Blue Jeans & Khaki Pants (X-rated honkey tonk) w/ Andrew Usher & His Band and Maggie & Her Mistakes, 9pm

WednesdAy, Aug. 29

BlACk MoUntAin AlE hoUsE Sierra on Stage (songwriting competition), 8pm BlUE MoUntAin PiZZA CAfE Open mic

ClUB xCAPAdEs DJ Thunder dArk City dEli Musicians' round w/ Dave Bryan, 8pm

frEnCh BroAd BrEWEry tAsting rooM Peggy Ratusz (blues, jazz), 6pm

frEnCh BroAd BrEWEry tAsting rooM T.C. Costello (folk, punk), 6pm

frEnCh BroAd ChoColAtE loUngE Dizzy Chicken Trio (jazz), 8pm

grEy EAglE MUsiC hAll & tAvErn Kovacs & the Polar Bear (indie rock) w/ You Won't & Bombadil, 8:30pm

gEt doWn Drunken Prayer (alt-country, folk rock) w/ The Treatment & Gun Club, 10pm

ClUB xCAPAdEs DJ Thunder

grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm The B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm

grEy EAglE MUsiC hAll & tAvErn Uncle Mountain (folk rock, pop) w/ Holy Ghost Tent Revival, 9pm

gEt doWn Karaoke, 10pm

JACk of hEArts PUB Old-time jam, 7pm

grind CAfE Trivia night, 8pm

JACk of thE Wood PUB No Strings Attached (bluegrass), 7-9pm Bluegrass jam, 9pm

grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll Donna Germano (hammered dulcimer), 2-4pm Bill Covington (piano classics & standards), 6-9pm The Business (Motown, funk, soul), 9-midnight

BoBo gAllEry The Willows, 9pm ClUB hAirsPrAy Retro night ('70s, '80s & '90s), 10pm ClUB rEMix Wicked Wednesdays (techno, drum 'n' bass), 10pm

grovE PArk inn grEAt hAll Bob Zullo (jazz, pop guitar), 5:30-7:30pm The B's (favorites by request), 8-11pm hAndlEBAr Molly Gene One Whoaman Band (blues, folk), 1pm JACk of hEArts PUB Bluegrass jam, 7pm

loBstEr trAP Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm onE stoP dEli & BAr Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ w/ Kendall Huntley, 5-8pm PhoEnix loUngE

hAndlEBAr Perpetual Groove (jam, rock, fusion), 9pm hAvAnA rEstAUrAnt Free Flow Band (funk, soul), 7-9pm JACk of hEArts PUB

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Brushfire Stankgrass (bluegrass), 9pm JACk of thE Wood PUB Asheville Country Music Review (Southern rock, alt-country) w/ Frazier Band, 9pm lExington AvE BrEWEry (lAB) Front stage: Meredith Watson, 6-9pm Back stage: The Night Lights (electronic) w/ Molli Party, 10pm

THUR. AUG 23 - PINT NIGHT FRI. AUG 24 - THE METRO JETHROS September 29, 2012 SAT. AUG 25 - LETTERS TO ABIGAIL Highland Lake Cove, Flat Rock, NC (Americana)

just 25 minutes south of Asheville

www.truenaturecountryfair.org

Walk and learn in nature Get out on the lake

EARTH: Our home

Katuah Katuah Katuah Katuah

September 30, 2012 September 30, September 30, 2012 2012 September 30, 2012 The amphitheater at

EARTH:Highland Lake Cove EARTH: EARTH: EARTH: Our homeOur home www.tedxkatuah.com

onE stoP dEli & BAr Free Dead Fridays feat: members of Phuncle Sam, 5-8pm

PUrPlE onion CAfE Fred Whiskin (piano), 7pm

10am-6pm • Adults $10/$3 children under 12 10am-6pm • Adults $10/$3 children Entry feeunder includes12 all classes and demonstrations See farm animals, take classes, watch demonstrations Entry fee includes all classes and demonstrations Enjoy the One Bowl Dinner • Listen to live music See farm animals, take classes, watch demonstrations Compete in our Old Time Music Contest Enjoy the One Bowl Dinner • ListenPlay to and livelearn music in our Sprouts program Walk and learn in nature Compete in our Old Time Music Contest Play and learn in our Sprouts programGet out on the lake

The amphitheater at Highland Lake Cove

nAtivE kitChEn & soCiAl PUB Native String Band (bluegrass), 8-11pm

PisgAh BrEWing CoMPAny A Growing Culture benefit (live music and art), 8pm

September 29, 2012 September 29, 2012 Highland Cove, Flat Rock, NC Highland Lake Cove, Flat Rock,Lake NC just 25 minutes just 25 minutes south of Asheville south of Asheville

September 30, 2012

MontE vistA hotEl JP Furnas, 6-9pm

PhoEnix loUngE Marc Yaxley Trio (classical guitar), 8pm

10am-6pm • Adults $10/$3 children under 12 Entry fee includes all classes and demonstrations See farm animals, take classes, watch demonstrations Enjoy the One Bowl Dinner • Listen to live music Compete in our Old Time Music Contest Play and learn in our Sprouts program Walk and learn in nature Get out on the lake

Katuah

loBstEr trAP The Space Heaters (jazz), 7-9pm

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Aug 24-Sept 15

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root BAr no. 1 Linda Mitchell (jazz, blues), 9:30pm sCAndAls nightClUB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am strAightAWAy CAfE Kevin Scanlon (bluegrass, folk), 6pm thE CornEr Dance Party w/ DJ Position thE dUgoUt Johnnie Blackwell & Six Toed Possum Babies, 9pm thE loWEr lEvEl Latin International Club Salsa (lessons & dance party), 9pm thE MArkEt PlACE Patrick Fitzsimons (blues, world, jazz), 7-10pm toWn PUMP Carolina Bound (folk, singer-songwriter), 9pm trEssA's doWntoWn JAZZ And BlUEs JRay3 (jazz), 7pm The Nightcrawlers (blues, soul, rock), 10pm

vAnUAtU kAvA BAr Aaron Price & Caleb Beissert (acoustic improv), 9pm

Linda Mitchell (jazz, blues), 7-9pm

WEstvillE PUB Trivia night, 9pm

Frazier Band (bluegrass, Americana,

WhitE horsE Red Herring Puppets ("Greed"), 8pm

JACk of thE Wood PUB

Wild Wing CAfE MacKenzie Lee Wilson (country), 9:30pm

Pierce Edens & the Dirty Work (alt-

sAturdAy, sePt. 1

JACk of hEArts PUB rock), 9pm

Arborea (folk) w/ Marie Sioux, 5pm country, roots), 9pm lExington AvE BrEWEry (lAB) Front stage: Dave Desmelik (Americana), 6pm

ArCAdE "Bear Exploder" dance party w/ DJ Kipper Schauer, 9pm

Back stage: Ivan the Terribles (rock)

AthEnA's ClUB Mark Appleford (blues, folk, rock), 6-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Dynamite, 8pm

w/ Doc Aquatic (indie rock), Telic (metal), Empire Strikes Back & Kung Fu

MontE vistA hotEl Blue Moon (jazz, country, rock), 6-9pm

BoilEr rooM Riyen Roots w/ Blackwater Voodoo & The Get Downs (blues, jam), 9pm

PACk's tAvErn

ClUB xCAPAdEs DJ Thunder

PhoEnix loUngE

dArk City dEli James Hammel, 4pm EMErAld loUngE RBTS Win (electronic, dub) w/ Bobby F'n White, Lifecurse, DLX & Mud Tea, 8pm frEnCh BroAd BrEWEry tAsting rooM Grace Adele & the Grand Band (folk), 6pm frEnCh BroAd ChoColAtE loUngE Jason Moore (jazz), 8pm

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The Story: A young horror-movie fan who can talk to the dead finds himself heir to the task of preventing a 300-year-old curse from befalling the town of Blithe Hollow.

The Lowdown: A clever animated horror comedy for kids. The animation is striking, the horror content surprisingly strong (and savvy) and the film is several notches above any kid movies that have come out this year. But it may scare younger children and upset some parents.

What a pleasant late summer surprise — a horror movie that’s a savvy, intelligent, wellcrafted animated horror comedy for kids should also appeal to adult horror fans as well! This isn’t one of those committee-made movies with half-a-dozen writers, but one of those rare animated films that’s basically the vision of one person, this time it’s Chris Butler — previously a storyboard artist. It’s being promoted as being from Laika Entertainment, whose name was on Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (2005) and Henry Selick’s Coraline (2009).

That’s fair — and Butler worked on both films — but this is very much its own beast. It has a tone and style all its own — or perhaps I should say that’s all Chris Butler’s own.

The trailer gives very little hint of what the film is actually like. Oh, yes, it’s about a boy named Norman (voiced by Kodi SmitMcPhee, Let Me In) who can see and talk to the dead, and how that peculiar gift makes him an outsider. But it also makes him the only person who might be able to stop a zombie invasion in his small town. (The last bit turns out to be somewhat different in the end.) This, however, offers no clue to the flavor of the film — something that becomes apparent from…well, the very first frame.

Taking a tip from Quentin Tarantino, Butler’s film sets itself up as a kind of drive-in experience with a well-worn title announcing, “Our Feature Presentation.” It then frames itself in that realm of bottom-of-the-barrel horror movies (complete with a wayward boom microphone). This turns out to be a show that Norman and his grandmother (voiced

by Elaine Stritch of all people) are watching

The title character — a young horror-movie fan who talks to the dead — is at the center of Chris Butler and Sam Fell's delightful and demented animated film, ParaNorman. on TV — or that Norman is watching and describing to his more squeamish grandma.

(Most of us who grew up on horror pictures will relate to this.) The difference here is that the old lady has been dead for some considerable time. Norman has no issue with this, but his family and the rest of the town do.

Not surprisngly, Norman lacks friends and becomes the target of the school bully, Alvin (voiced by an against-type Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Another target is Neil (voiced

by TV actor Tucker Albrizzi), the “fat kid,” who befriends Norman (somewhat against Norman’s will). Neil is used to being bullied — dismissing bullying as part of human nature — and has a much sunnier outlook on life in general. In the midst of this setup, Norman starts having visions of something nasty under the surface in the town of Blithe Hollow — the nature of which is made clear to him by the town hermit Mr. Prenderghast (voiced by John Goodman), who reveals that he’s about to die and Norman must take up the mantle of keeping a 300-year-old curse at bay by reading from a book at the grave of the town’s long-dead, but legendary, witch.

If this isn’t done, it seems those who accused her and got her hanged will rise from the dead to plague the town. I’ll leave the plot at that, because it’s best for the film to reveal its own surprises.

What makes the film such a delight is how grounded it is in horror-movie history. Everything is here from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), to the black brambles

of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959), to references to the Friday the 13th and Halloween series — and, of course, the requisite zombie tropes. A good deal of the film owes a heavy debt to Christophe Gans’ Silent Hill (2006) — including the way Norman’s visions are conveyed. In fact, the film’s ending (and one of its effects) bears a striking similarity to that film (no barbed wire, though), right down to casting Jodelle Ferland from Silent Hill as the voice for ParaNorman‘s equivalent to her Silent Hill character. Perhaps the most striking aspect of all this is that so much of it is handled more like a horror film than an animated kids movie. I suspect this will delight savvy horror fan kids (who’ve probably seen more of these movies than their parents think). How parents will feel may be another matter — and, in truth, the film probably isn’t for younger children. I’ve seen some adult outrage on message boards — mostly from the same people who fret over Harry Potter movies, and as much over the offhand inclusion of a gay character — so keep that in mind (you know your children and your standards better than others do). But if you like horror movies or you have kids who do, this is a delight. Rated PG for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7

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This is the second attempt from writer-director team Dax Shepard (who also stars) and David Palmer. The first attempt, Brother's Justice (2010) seems to have sunk without a proper release. This one, however, is getting a wide release for some reason. The blurb for it informs us that it's "a comedy about a young couple (Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard) that risks it all when they leave their small-town life and embark on a road trip that may lead them towards the opportunity of a lifetime. Their fast-paced road trip grows awkwardly complicated and hilarious when they are chased by a friend from the past (Bradley Cooper), a federal marshal (Tom Arnold) and a band of misfits." (R)

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Oh, joy, it's an unknown director and cast in a PG-13 horror picture about "frightening events" that are unleashed on the cast as the result of some college parapsychology experiment gone awry. (Then again, isn't that what you're hoping for from such an experiment?) The studio tells us that the "horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run." Whether the audience will feel that way is not addressed. (PG-13)

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The entire film is shot with a murky filter that makes everything look gray and overcast so you know how serious and emotional this film is. In reality, the filter just comes across as shoddy filmmaking. Whole scenes are underlit and seemingly on the verge of being out-of-focus (my working theory is that it makes it harder to tell how wrinkly everyone is). Whole action scenes are chopped to pieces and shot in shadow (these guys aren’t as athletic as they once were). This wouldn’t be a huge deal if this wasn’t, you know, an action movie.

Your best bet for getting maximum enjoyment out of The Expendables 2 — which definitely isn’t going to come from its generic revenge plot — is trying to decide its worst moment. Right now, it’s a dogfight between Jet Li saying, “See you later, alligator” and Stallone shouting, “Rest in pieces!” after shooting some dude. Or maybe it’s the Frank Stallone song that pops up in the middle of the film. But really, in an action movie this off-target, the possibilities are endless. Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7

On the face of it, this movie sounds on the dumb side. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a New York City bike messenger named Wilee (whether or not his last name is Coyote is not reported), who finds himself pedaling for his life to deliver some envelope. (The bad-guy appears to be Michael Shannon.) Gordon-Levitt is usually an interesting actor, while director and co-writer David Koepp has made some pretty good stuff (and some less than good stuff, too). This could go either way, but at least it has the good sense to be in the 90-minute range.(PG-13)

THE Odd LIFE OF TIMOTHy GREEN

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The Story: A group of mercenaries head out for revenge after one of their own is murdered.

The Lowdown: A murky, often amateur action movie that takes itself a bit too seriously to be the kind of dumb fun it should be.

Like Golden Girls for the NRA, it’s The Expendables 2, as Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a bevvy of AARP-aged action stars return to the screen to blow stuff up and show off the true power of Just for Men. Going in, I knew — as an immutable, scientific fact — that this was going to be a dumb movie. The question beforehand, however, was, "What kind of dumb?" I’m sorry to report that as much potential in this being an entertainingly stupid display of elderly testosterone-fueled action filmmaking, The Expendables 2 — for the most part — simply takes itself too seriously to be fun.

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Director: Peter HeDges (Dan in Real life) Players: Jennifer garner, Joel eDgerton, cJ aDams, oDeya rusH, sHoreH agHDasHloo RATEd PG

The Story: A couple who’s been unable to have a child of their own magically comes from its biggest stars. Stallone — who receives one when a young boy grows co-wrote the film — and Schwarzenegger from their garden. don’t strike me as the most self-aware or humble actors you’ll find. Yeah, Der Arnold’s whole purpose in the film is to supply awful one-liners and provide some comic relief, but if Jingle All the Way (1996) taught us anything (and didn’t it teach us so many things?), it taught us that he’s no comedian. With his receding hairline and Hawaiian shirt, he’s more like your corny drunk uncle, or maybe Tom Arnold from the Fatherland.

Thankfully, this isn’t the case for everyone involved. Jason Statham’s made a career out of being more charming and likable than the trash he stars in, while Bruce Willis proves why he’s had the healthiest career among all these guys. Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme were never on the Stallone/ Schwarzenegger plateau of mega-stars, so they’re given room to do something — sometimes even eccentric — besides be uber-badasses. Van Damme in particular fares nicely, but as the picture’s villain, he’s allowed to chew a little scenery. The premise that he’s apparently the head of an evil cabal of Satanic terrorists (they all have neck tattoos of goats as proof) goes nowhere, making it a particularly sad missed opportunity — if only for the prospect of seeing Chuck Norris sacrificed in some sort of black magick pagan ritual.

The Lowdown: A reasonably harmless family-friendly film that’s too sentimental for kids and too dull for adults.

Peter Hedges’ The Odd Life of Timothy Green — or as I wished they’d called it, I Was a Preteen Homunculus — is the tale of a married couple (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton) who want so desperately to have a child that one (our titular Timothy, played by CJ Adams) literally grows from their garden. No one seems to question the legal or metaphysical ramifications of Swamp Thing Jr. (after all, this kid does have leaves growing from his legs) roaming around. But that’s not the point of the film, obviously. The point is...well, I’m not sure. Conceivably, it’s so that Timothy can teach everyone how to get along and be nice to one another (the usual).

The film’s magical realism and folksy vibe (much of the plot revolves around saving the local pencil factory of all things) doesn’t quite jibe with director Hedges’ workmanlike approach. Sure, the movie’s professionally and competently assembled, but what we have is a concept that asks for a bit more awe and wonder. In a lot of ways — right down to the title — the film is like a family-friendly, version of David Fincher’s The Curious Case

of Benjamin Button (2008). The problem with both films is that they’re helmed by filmmakers who don’t understand whimsy or wonder. Hedges, though, thankfully, has made a movie that’s infinitely less dour.

But then, it’s a Disney movie so that’s to be expected. This is a film that desperately wants to be a bittersweet crowd-pleaser, but the emotional response is never earned. Adams as Timothy is a cow-eyed, mawkish little kid playing a character who’s just not very interesting. What does it all add up to? It’s too predictable and dramatically inert for most adults and too heavy for kids, all the while being sentimental in the most gooey of ways. When all is said and done, The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a perfectly toothless, inoffensive movie — which is also its biggest problem. Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7

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The Story: A look into the lifestyles of the super rich and ultra tacky — and their fall from grace when the stock market crashes.

The Lowdown: Undeniably fascinating in its depiction of mindless consumerism and conspicuous consumption at its most virulent, but I’m not sure you’ll take anything away from it other than bemused outrage.

I think I would like (if that’s the right word) The Queen of Versailles better if I actually knew

what documentarian Lauren Greenfield was after — and if I could get away from the whiff of reality TV that clings to the whole thing.

It’s not that it’s a bad film. In fact, it’s anything but (even though Greenfield offers very little that is stylish or cinematically creative).

The film — regardless of how much was staged (which is a lot apparently) — exudes an inescapable fascination. Its depiction of a fabulously wealthy couple — neither of whom appear to have a single iota of taste — redefining the term "conspicuous consumption" until their over-priviliged world comes sort of crashing to Earth is hard to turn away from. If nothing else, their utter cluelessness provides a solid 100 minutes of appalling entertainment. It’s another matter that you may spend most of it wanting to slap its two leads and ask them, "What the hell is wrong with you?" (I admit I’d probably use a stronger word than "hell.")

Theoretically, this was meant to be the story of timeshare billionaire David Siegel and his bleached blonde, boob-job, trophy wife Jackie building their 90,000-squarefoot dream home, Versailles. (One assumes they thought 100,000 feet would have been showy.) They were, we learn, feeling cramped in their 26,000-square-foot bungalow and so opted to recreate and redefine Versailles (you know, the palace in France). Their Versailles, however, boasts an exterior copied from the top floors of a hotel in Las Vegas. (In truth, it looks a lot like an engorged version of any number of pretentious Florida homes.)

This monstrous mausoleum of bad taste is so big that one of Jackie’s friends mistakes a framed-in closet for the bedroom. (Yes, well.) The logic behind building this exercise in consumer mania (what can anyone do with 10 kitchens?) comes down to building it because they can. Or rather, they thought they could — until the stock market crash of 2008.

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spectacle of the Siegels on a budget, especially Jackie, who wanders through life in a state of utter bewilderment. She honestly seems to think they’re just regular people. (You mean Hertz doesn’t provide a driver?)

While she makes bizarre attempts at economizing, her husband — who had previously boasted about single-handedly getting George W. Bush elected in 2000 (in ways that "might not be legal") — stubbornly holds onto his opulent new timeshare building in Vegas and blames everyone else for letting him borrow money so freely. (It’s made clear at one point that if he’d let go of this one property, he’d be fine.) It’s very hard to feel sorry for these people — though apparently some do.

Yet it’s hard not to keep watching them — trainwreck style. I mean how can you not just marvel at a woman who had one of her dogs turned into a kind of miniature polar bear rug (it was flattened by a car and apparently couldn’t be stuffed) that festoons the grand piano? These are people who have themselves painted as Lancelot and Guinevere and see nothing tacky about it. Oh, these folks are definitely worth a look — from the safety of a theater seat. Rated PG for thematic elements and language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14

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The Story: Three Detroit sisters try becoming a singing group despite their mother’s wishes.

The Lowdown: Basic showbiz story about getting the big break, blowing the big break, getting another and... you know the drill. Clichéd, but not badly done for all that — and, of course, it’s noteworthy that this is Whitney Houston’s final film.

Salim Akil’s Sparkle is a perfectly painless, extremely soapy, standard showbiz yarn that’s drawing more attention than it perhaps deserves due to its status as Whitney Houston’s last film. It’s a remake of a 1976 film that seems to have some kind of following, but I can’t address this aspect since I don’t recall even having heard of the original until it was referenced in connection with this movie. I will note, however, that this version appears to be angering no one — even though it moves the story from the late 1950s to 1968, and carries with it an inescapable aura of Dreamgirls. This may — to some extent — be out of deference to Houston, though, in all honesty, the audience I saw it with seemed more interested in the musical numbers featuring the film’s younger cast members.

It should be noted that Houston only gets one song (though she duets with Jordin Sparks on the song over the ending credits) — the gospel hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow."

Since she plays the mother of Sparkle (Jordin

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Sparks), Sister (Carmen Ejogo) and Dolores (Tika Sumpter) — the Supremes-esque girl group at the center of the story — Houston’s role is definitely a supporting one. It is, however, a fairly strong one because her overprotective mother character is loaded with backstory details that have a particular resonance to Houston herself. Her character, Emma, is a one-time musical hopeful who was all but destroyed by the industry, drugs and her own weaknesses, and has retreated into middle-class respectability and the church. (I will say I never understood exactly how she became quite as upscale as the film presents.)

It’s a role given unintended tragic resonance

by Houston’s death — something that hangs over the film in general, but really hits home in moments like the one where she asks her daughters if her life isn’t enough of a cautionary tale to keep them from pursuing a musical career.

The bulk of the film, however, focuses on the girls and their various travails in the effort to attain stardom. There’s nothing even remotely new about any of this (the three leads are rarely more than stock types), but it’s all done with reasonable professionalism, solid performances and a modicum of stylishness by director Salim Akil. That it feels a good bit like a more stylish Tyler Perry movie — especially with Perry regular Tamela J. Mann in the cast — is probably inevitable since Sparkle trades in much the same kind of melodramatics. Yet, it should be noted that Akil has a much lighter touch in many scenes — especially the less dramatic ones — and a much more fluid camera. There are also unusual areas that the film touches, notably in the film’s examination of the brand of "coon" comedy (Akil prefers the term "sambo") being doled out to white audiences by the repellent Satin (Mike Epps in an uncharacteristic role).

There’s also the casual acceptance of white pop culture when the girls watch the British rock group Cream on TV. I can’t think when I’ve seen either of these elements in a movie before.

At no point is this anything like a great movie, but then how many movies are? It is, however, pretty solid entertainment. Yeah, sure, Sparkle’s big show that ends the film is utterly preposterous, but it works on its own merits — and after all, it’s that kind of movie.

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, and for some violence, language and smoking. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande

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In Brief: John Carpenter’s cult favorite is a wild mish-mash of ersatz Chinese magic, a 2,000-year-old villain, martial arts, gorgeous production design and Kurt Russell as a stupefyingly dim-witted hero. It probably shouldn’t work, but it somehow does thanks in large part to a jokey tone and endlessly quotable dialogue.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Big Trouble in Little China Thursday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

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In Brief: A pitch perfect little movie from Kaurismäki, Le Havre feels much more simple and old-fashioned than it is upon examination. Sure, the story of a reasonably shiftless French shoeshine man who befriends an illegal immigrant black boy is aimed at playing on our sentimentality, but it does so with piercingly deadpan wit and sly cinematic touches that are far more clever than they appear. Easily one of the best films of 2011.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Le Havre Friday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District, upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 2733332, http://www.ashevillecourtyard.com

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In Brief: Charlie Chaplin’s last silent film is also the last appearance of his “Little Tramp” character — and it’s one of the best films he ever made. Here, Chaplin finds himself pitted against the tyranny of the modern world (of 1936) and all its various pitfalls — from literally becoming a cog in the machine, to being branded as something he’s not based on looks alone.

Significant and deeply funny, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece of filmmaking.

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SkILLED LAbOR/ TRADES SUPERVISOR OF PAINTING SERVICES • Warren Wilson College seeks candidates for the Supervisor of Painting Services. The Supervisor is responsible for interior and exterior painting and maintaining the drywall of campus buildings. • Responsibilities include training, supervising and working with a student work crew of 18 students and occasionally outside contractors. In addition, he or she oversees the operation of the campus sign shop, generally operated by a student work crew. • Additional responsibilities include furniture refinishing, graffiti removal, and road striping. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years personal experience in painting, paint selection, surface preparation, drywall installation and repair, and the purchase, operation and maintenance of painting equipment and tools; three years supervisory experience, preferably supervising young people; knowledge of OSHA regulations, proper chemical usage, especially chemicals associated with painting and safety procedures; possess good communications and leaderships skills; able to carry, assemble and work on ladders and scaffolding; and able to drive appropriate vehicles, and load and off-load maintenance equipment and tools. A valid North Carolina driver’s license with no restrictions or the ability to obtain one is required. • Warren Wilson College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of its community. Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email to hr@ warren-wilson.edu . Electronic submissions are required. *Deadline for applications is Sunday, August 26, 2012.

SALES/ MARkETING ADVANCE CONCERT TICkET SALES • $10.50 per hour guaranteed plus a weekly bonus program. We are seeking individuals for full and part time in our local Asheville sales office. • Benefit package • Weekly paycheck • Students welcome. Our employees earn $500-$650 per week with bonuses. No experience necessary, we will train the right people. Enthusiasm and a clear speaking voice are required. Call today for a personal interview. 828-236-2530.

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LOCAL DISTRIbUTOR IS LOOkING FOR A FULL TIME INSIDE SALES EMPLOYEE (business Development Manager) TO JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM • Candidate will be responsible for generating sales revenue on new accounts by following up on sales leads, initiating calls to prospective retail stores / resellers, following up on catalog requests, and winning back sales on old accounts.

• The candidate will also be responsible for sales order entry on new accounts. • Candidates must have strong selling skills, computer skills and be self motivated, reliable, and detail oriented. • Candidate must be able to travel on occasion and attend out of town trade shows. Previous sales experience required. • Benefits include competitive pay, comfortable atmosphere w/casual dress, holiday and vacation pay, health insurance co-pay, and great office hours. Salary is a fixed hourly rate + sales commission. Interested parties please email / fax resume and cover letter, jamesm@afgdistribution.com fax# 828 259-3674 PROFESSIONAL SALES Fortune 200 company recruiting sales associates in this area.

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freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19) Do you know what a controlled burn is?

Firefighters start small, manageable fires on purpose so as to eradicate brush that has accumulated too close to wooded areas. With less fuel around, bigger fires are not as likely to ignite accidentally and turn into conflagrations. I encourage you to use this as a metaphor for your own life, Aries. How? First, identify a big potential problem that may be looming on the horizon. Then, in the coming weeks, get rid of all the small messes that might tend to feed that big problem. Make sure it’ll never happen.

TAuRuS (April 20-May 20) Jungian storyteller Clarissa Pinkola Estes advises us to take good care of the untamed aspects of our nature. “The wild life must be kept ordered on a regular basis,” she writes.

One way to do this is to keep our uncommon and unruly ideas clear and organized. It’s also important to give them respect, and understand that they’re crucial to our spiritual and psychological health. How are you doing in this regard, Taurus? What’s your relationship with the untamed aspects of your nature? According to my reading of the omens, now is prime time for you honor and nurture and cultivate them.

gEMINI (May 21-June 20) By my astrological reckoning, you’re not nearly wet enough right now. I recommend that you take immediate and intensive steps to remedy the situation. There should not be anything about you that is high and dry; you need to soak up the benefits that come from being slippery and dripping. If you’re suffering from even a hint of emotional dehydration, you should submerse yourself in the nearest pool of primal feelings. For extra credit, drink deeply from the sacred cup that never empties.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) AVAILABLE POSITIONS • MERIDIAN bEHAVIORAL HEALTH Cherokee County: JJTC Team Clinician Seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed Therapist in Cherokee County for an exciting opportunity to serve predominately court referred youth and their families through Intensive In-Home and Basic Benefit Therapy. For more information contact Aaron Plantenberg, aaron.plantenberg@meridianbhs.org JJTC Team Leader Seeking Licensed Therapist in Cherokee County for an exciting opportunity to serve as team leader. Case load is predominately court referred youth and their families receiving Intensive In-Home and Basic Benefit Therapy. For more information contact Aaron Plantenberg, aaron.plantenberg@meridianbhs.org Haywood County: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Graduate of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program

In the 16th century, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V ruled over a vast swath of land that included 12 modern European nations. According to some historians, he once said, “I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse.” This is the kind of attitude I recommend that you adopt in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Tailor your language to the people and creatures you’re speaking to. Address them on their own level of consciousness, respecting their limitations and appealing to their particular kind of intelligence. Of course this is always a good policy, but it’s especially important for you to observe now. Fluency and flexibility will be rewarded in ways you can’t imagine.

LEO (JuLy 23-Aug. 22) Would you like to enhance your relationship with money? If so, do you have any specific ideas about how to do it? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to identify and implement those ideas. Let me make an initial suggestion: Keep your magical thinking to a minimum, but don’t stamp it out entirely; a small amount of frisky fantasizing will actually boost the likelihood that your more practical intentions will achieve critical mass. Here’s another tip: Imagine the presents you’d get for people if you had some extra cash.

Stimulating your generous urges may help motivate the universe to be generous to you.

in the gallery, on the day the show opened. That would be way too much pressure for me to handle. I need to spend a long time on the stuff I make, whether it’s music or writing. I’ve got to fuss over every little detail as I constantly edit and refine and add layers. What about you, Virgo? Could you quickly come up with some new wrinkle or fresh creation that would show the world who you really are? I’m guessing we will soon find out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) If you’ve been reading my horoscopes for a while, you know I’m not a decadent cynic who thinks “no pain, no gain” is the supreme formula for success. On the contrary. I think it’s quite possible to enjoy tremendous growth spurts when you’re happy and healthy. Pleasurable events can be great learning experiences. Joy and freedom may activate potentials that would otherwise remain dormant. Having said that, I want to make a suggestion that may seem at odds with my usual approach, even though it’s not. For the next two weeks, I encourage you to explore the necessary power of decay. Harness the archetypes of breakdown and dissolution as you put an end to things whose time is up. This work is key to your future rejuvenation and renaissance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) I’m going to ignore the Urban Dictionary’s more modern definitions of the word “yeast,” and stick to the original meaning: an agent of fermentation that brews alcoholic drinks and makes bread dough rise. Metaphorically speaking, Scorpio, you should be like that for your gang or crew or tribe. I urge you to stir up group morale. Provoke deeper thought and stronger feelings. Instigate some bubbly new trends and effervescent interactions. Be yeasty!

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A guy I know was invited to hang one of his paintings in a New York gallery — on one condition. It had to be a piece he created on the spot,

Sussex is a county in southeast England. Its official motto is “We wunt be druv,” which is Sussex dialect for “We won’t be pushed

around.” It’s not bad as mottoes go, I guess.

There’s power in announcing to the world that you’re not going to allow anyone to manipulate you or bully you. But I’d like to see you come up with a more robust battle cry for yourself, Sagittarius — one that doesn’t focus on what you *won’t* do, but rather on what you *will* do. It’s an ideal astrological moment to articulate your driving purpose in a pithy formula that will give you strength whenever you invoke it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) “Most people consider global warming somewhat of a mixed blessing,” wrote Aaron Sankin on Huffington Post. “On one hand, there’s ocean acidification, deserts gobbling up wide swaths of farmland and the massive die-off of the innumerable species unable to cope with the effects of the world’s rapidly rising temperature. But, on the other hand, you’ll be able to wear shorts for literally the entire year.” Sankin is being deeply sarcastic, of course. Let’s make his satire a jumping-off point as we consider some sincerely worthwhile trade-offs you might want to implement in your own sphere. Would you be willing to sacrifice a trivial comfort for a new privilege? Would you shed a small pleasure to gain a much bigger pleasure? Might you divest yourself of a pocket of resentment if in doing so you’d attract a cleansing epiphany?

AQuARIuS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) I don’t expect your travels in the coming weeks to be like a smooth luxury cruise in a stretch limousine. Your route is not likely to be a straight shot through breathtaking scenery with expansive views. No, my dear Aquarius, your journeys will be more complicated than that, more snakey and labyrinthine. Some of the narrow passages and weedy detours you’ll need to navigate may not even resemble paths, let alone highways.

And your metaphorical vehicle may resemble a funky old 1967 Chevy pick-up truck or a forklift bedecked with flowers. It should be pretty fun, though. Keep in mind that your maps may only be partially useful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) In medieval times, you didn’t need a priest to get married, nor did you have to be in a church or recite a set of vows. You didn’t even have to round up witnesses. All that was required was that the two people who wanted to be wed said “I marry you” to each other. Those three words had great power! In the coming days, Pisces, I’d love to see you draw inspiration from that lost tradition. Your assignment is to dream up three potent declarations that, while not legally binding, express the deepest and most loving intentions you promise to be faithful to in the coming years.

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For more information, please contact Joe Ferrara, joe.ferrara@meridianbhs.org Jackson County: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Must have mental health degree and two years experience. For more information, contact Kristy Whitaker, kristy.whitaker@ meridianbhs.org Qualla Boundary: JJTC Team Leader Seeking Licensed Therapist on Qualla Boundary for an exciting opportunity to serve as team leader. Case load is predominately Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian court referred youth and their families receiving Intensive InHome and Basic Benefit Therapy. For more information contact Aaron Plantenberg, aaron. plantenberg@meridianbhs.org Macon County: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Must have mental health degree and two years experience. For more information, contact Aaron Plantenberg, aaron.plantenberg@ meridianbhs.org Transylvania County: Clinician Recovery Education Center Must have a Masters degree and be license-eligible. For more information, contact Reid Smithdeal, reid.smithdeal@ meridianbhs.org For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Black Mountain has the following positions available: •Clinical Social Worker – LCSW credentials required •Social Work Supervisor LCSW credentials required.

Positions will provide assessment, discharge planning, group therapy, and individual treatment for patients receiving in-patient psychiatric stabilization and/or detox services.

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CLINICIAN • OFFENDER SERVICES PROGRAM The Offender Services Program of MBHS seeks a licensed or license-eligible clinician in North Carolina to join its Offender Services Program.

Will conduct evaluations, colead treatment groups, coordinate case management with program’s case manager, collaborate with probation and social services and provide program operational support for both domestic violence and sexual abuse intervention programs. Here is an opportunity to further your experience in working with sex offenders, their non-offending partners and in the development of a domestic violence intervention program. For more information contact Diane Paige, diane.paige@meridianbhs.org Visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org to complete an application.

CNAS NEEDED For the Asheville and Hendersonville areas for weekday and weekend positions. If interested please submit an application via our website at www.advantagecares.com. You can also submit an application at our Asheville office at 226 Charlotte Hwy or at our Hendersonville office located at 2009 Asheville Hwy Suite A. (828) 225-0810 LICENSED THERAPISTS NEEDED IN HAYWOOD, JACKSON AND MACON COUNTIES to provide outpatient services to children/adolescents with mental health diagnoses. Also need a PCIT trained therapist. Flexible schedule, excellent benefits.

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QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS NEEDED IN HAYWOOD, JACKSON AND MACON COUNTIES to provide Day Treatment services to children/adolescents with mental health diagnoses.

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Email resume to: telliot@jcpsmail. org or fax to 828-586-6601 www.jacksoncountyps.org SUPPORT ASSOCIATE DIRECT CARE STAFF • Do you want to make a difference in a person’s life? Consider working for The Arc of North Carolina, a state-wide advocacy and service provider organization that has been promoting the rights and abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) since 1953. • The Arc of North Carolina seeks passionate, compassionate, hardworking individuals to support people of all ages with I/DD throughout Western North Carolina. Responsibilities may include: providing breaks for caregivers, assistance with personal care, teaching skills to increase independence, promoting inclusion in the community. • Related experience in direct care or special education is preferred but not required. Creativity, progressive thinking, strong advocacy skills, and knowledge of community resources are highly desirable. • Qualified applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, current driver’s license, and pass background checks.

Applicants may: Contact Lorie Boehm at 828-254-4771.

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per week from September to October. All interested applicants must submit a resumes to knobbe@eliada.org.

TEACHING/ EDUCATION THE ASHEVILLE OFFICE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES • RN to serve on an ACT Team (start date 9/1); QMHP to serve children/adolescents and families on an Intensive In Home Team; Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist to work with children in our school-based program; Certified Peer Support Specialist to work in our PSR program.Please send resumes to csimpson@ fpscorp.com UNIVERSAL MH/DD/SAS is seeking Licensed Substance Abuse Therapist for Outpatient Therapy in Forest City. Various pay options. Please email Patra at plowe@umhs.net UNIVERSAL MH/DD/SAS is seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed Therapist as a full time Community Support Team Leader in Asheville and Forest City. Various pay options. Please email Patra at plowe@umhs.net UNIVERSAL MH/DD/SAS is seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed Therapist for full and part-time positions for Outpatient Therapy in Asheville and Forest City. Various pay options. Please email Patra at plowe@umhs.net UNIVERSAL MH/DD/SAS is seeking Licensed/Provisionally Licensed Therapists for a full time Intensive In Home Team Lead in Asheville. Various pay options. Please email Patra at plowe@umhs.net

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY • If you are a high school or college student seeking a rewarding opportunity to work with children and families in the local community, then Eliada Homes could be a great fit for you! We are a local non-profit organization currently seeking outgoing students to work at our 4th Annual Corn Maze, an event that is structured to raise money to support our mission: Helping Children Succeed! This position is a parttime weekend opportunity that will require 15-18 hours

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AFTERSCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MENTOR • YMCA of WNC $7.75-$8.50/ hr. Position descriptions and online applications at www. ymcawnc.org CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POSITION Stone Mountain School is seeking qualified candidates for our Certified Special Education Professional Position.

Stone Mountain School is a small, State Licensed Boarding School for adolescent males with Learning Disabilities and Differences ranging from ADHD to NLD, Dyslexia and others. Our maximum population is 55. The SPEd position entails working with high level needs students one on one, participating in the Response to Intervention process, informing the Individualized Academic Plan process (Interventions and Accommodations), and many other associated duties inherent in the position. Please send resumes to Billy Porter, Academic Director, bporter@ stonemountainschool.com MASTERS LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATOR • For a Specialized Girls Therapeutic Boarding School in Weaverville NC. Looking for a part-time and potentially full-time person. Experience with classroom instruction as well as IEP management• Targeting and assessing growth in areas of need. Individual needs to be flexible in scheduling and highly motivated. • Previous experience working with adolescent girls and their families is a plus. please send Resume and a letter of introduction to bryan@ashevilleacademy. com EOE TEACHER With energy and some experience and at least NC Child Care Credential Certification or higher education needed for a small class.

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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ANALYST The North Carolina Arboretum, an affiliate of the UNC system, is seeking a full time technical support analyst to provide technical support for our staff. If you have IT experience and are interested in working in a dynamic environment at a beautiful location, take a look at www. ncarboretum.org/about-us/ employment for details. The North Carolina Arboretum is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer

WEB COORDINATOR/WEBMASTER • Mountain Xpress is seeking the right person continue the evolution of our online presence. • You must have: 1) Excellent web skills (HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, mySQL, Expression Engine, WordPress); 2) Ability to manage in-house and outsourced projects; 3) Willingness to be a team player; 4) Commitment to a locally focused, socialmedia-engaged media outlet.

• The ideal candidate will have experience developing custom, database-driven solutions, as well as modifying existing software. • You will also need experience managing a LAMP web infrastructure with high-availability principles. • Salary based on experience and skill, with benefits package. Send cover letter (that demonstrates your passions, how those passions would fit with Mountain Xpress’ mission and needs, and why you'd like to work with us) and resume to: webcoordinator@mountainx.com.

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HOTEL/ HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT BANQUET MANAGER • Responsible for understanding all facets of a multi-unit Banquet operation.

Assists in ensuring financial goals of the Banquet operation are achieved and operates within the budgetary guidelines. Seeks to enhance guest service and suggests new ways and means by which this can be achieved and for maintaining daily operations and plans for future events. Assists in overseeing the management of up to 50 Associates. Please go to groveparkinn.com and click on careers to apply.

BANQUET CHEF De CUISINE • Responsible for high food quality, punctuality, portion control, sanitary procedures, and recipes in all banquet functions. Responsible for ordering food, maintaining overall cleanliness of kitchen and scheduling staff. Insures adherence to standards for quality, sanitation and

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BANQUET SET UP MANAGER • Manages all employees in the Banquet/Convention SetUp department to ensure all phases are properly completed on time while focusing on safety. Prepares all schedules and daily worksheets to outline each day's activities. Please go to groveparkinn.com and click on careers to apply.

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