Mountain Xpress, November 10 2010

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High on the hog: The APD’s motorcycle officer Scott Pruett rockets through the Pisgah View housing project, just feet from residents’ doors. navigates the narrow streets. “That’s not a very smart thing to do,” mutters Fisher, quickly tapping the license number into his dashboard-mounted laptop. “This,” he notes, “has changed how we do everything. All this information at our fingertips: He’s been to prison, it looks like; he lives in Pisgah View.” The truck roars down the road, and Fisher follows for a while before leaving the projects. “They don’t have any violations, no warrants out; I just can’t believe they’d ride through Pisgah View with a big Confederate flag. Not very bright, but it’s not illegal.” Continuing down Haywood Road, we turn onto Patton, where Friday-night cruisers no longer clog the road. “We were having a large number of accidents — it was taking up a lot of our time,” Fisher explains. “Instead of ticketing everybody, we blocked off the turn lane. Eventually they just quit coming.”

Bridging the gap

Drivers heading west from downtown on 240 get a quick glimpse of Hillcrest’s rows of identical structures. The style is different from Pisgah View’s, but both complexes are largely cut off, with similar reputations and poor, predominantly minority populations. And though Fisher’s spent a lot of time here,

he says the projects remain foreign territory. “We’re outsiders; people who live here, they know what’s going on in their own community. They can help us.” Hillcrest will soon be less isolated, though. After a man was killed this summer trying to cross the interstate, City Council voted to reopen a pedestrian overpass closed in 1996 to deter crime. “I’d like to have a dollar for every time I chased across that bridge,” Fisher recalls. “I wouldn’t be rich, but I could buy a very nice dinner.” And now, he continues, “The worry is that people will start coming back in, that the drug sales and criminal activity will pick back up. We had drugs, people having sex there, robberies. If it wasn’t a regular customer, dealer would just take their money.” “Assaulted him with a water hose...” the dispatcher’s voice breaks in. “I wonder if the water was on or off?” Fisher wonders, his customary smile widening just a bit. It’s getting dark now, and Fisher points out the sites of memorable crimes back in pre-gentrified Montford. “We had a couple of homicides over there; we’ll still have a rash of car break-ins once in a while.” Today, swank bed-and-breakfasts

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On patrol: Fisher, a 22-year veteran of the APD, on foot patrol in Pisgah View. In the background are concrete barriers where, two years ago, he claims fireworks were shot at APD officers. and restored mansions rub shoulders with modest rentals and families who’ve been here since the bad old days. Across the way, the Nine Mile restaurant is packed. Meanwhile, the gangs and open-air drug markets, he reflects, are “always on the move; you’re trying to second-guess them. Sometimes you’re right, sometimes you’re wrong.” And despite all the changes, Montford’s still bookended by housing projects: Hillcrest and the smaller Klondyke Apartments. “We don’t have to place officers here constantly anymore,” Fisher notes. We approach a group of young men drinking beers, music playing in the background, and one moves off. “Oh, he doesn’t have to go anywhere,” Fisher tells them; “I just stopped to say hey. Don’t spill your beer,” he says, and they laugh nervously. “Folks that don’t want to talk to us make me suspicious,” Fisher reveals. “Not that they’re doing anything wrong; it just makes me wonder.”

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It’s not a project — just a south Asheville neighborhood of small ranch homes plus some derelict housing. Nonetheless, “We’re told they’re bringing the open-air drug markets back around here; we used to have a huge, huge problem,” Fisher recalls. “We used to have several abandoned trailers like this one, but now the city’s taking them out. We’ve found over the years that if we can utilize the federal system, it takes criminals off the streets for longer, makes the community safer. It does my heart good to drive through these neighborhoods.” From there, we proceed to the east Asheville Walmart, its huge parking lot slowly emptying as the shopping day winds down. In one corner, two officers are looking down on River Bend Park, telling some transients to leave. Fisher says he’s seen more homeless people in Asheville, particularly downtown, since the city revived. But this is an open-container problem, and after a brief conversation, the police let them go.

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“This seems to be a popular gathering point for people who don’t have anyplace else to stay, especially during the warmer months,” Fisher explains. Since the recession, homeless families with children are increasingly common. The officers are “two of our new ones,” Fisher reveals, grinning as he introduces them. A massive APD shakeup has resulted in “14 brand-new sergeants and three new lieutenants: an administrative nightmare.” It takes about two years to fully train an officer in everything from handling conflicts to navigating the back roads, he notes. After 26 weeks of police academy, new officers spend six to eight months with a mentor. “Most of them do well,” says Fisher; the training goes beyond the required state curriculum, including things like “verbal judo.” “When you encounter citizens, tell them who you are and what you’re doing there. Don’t leave it for them to guess,” he elaborates. “If they’re involved in some form of criminal activity, you ask them things like, ‘Is there any legal reason for you to be doing this?’ or ‘Is there any way that I can gain your voluntary compliance?’ If they say, ‘Up yours,’ you might have to take action, but we try to get them to understand that’s not the right thing to do. “Even times we take action, we hope the folks are nice, even folks we have to fight. Of course, during the fight, you’re not nice. But after a fight, that’s when I’ve found I get the best information from someone.” Why? “They realize it’s not personal: It’s a job; we have to do it. If folks decide for whatever reason they don’t want to go to jail and we’ve got reason to take them there, we’ve got to take action. But every time we do, there’s a lot of paperwork. Just from a traffic stop, I have to fill out two pieces of paper. I tell the new ones, you’ll have five minutes of fun, two hours of paperwork.”

Bullet holes

“Hey, police!” a child shouts as Fisher starts a foot patrol back at Pisgah View. “Give me a toy.”

“Befriend the community, and they’ll tell you what’s going on. ... Five years ago, kids wouldn’t come outside.� — Capt. Daryl Fisher, APD “I don’t have any; that tire looks like a pretty good toy,� he responds. Bathed in the streetlights’ orange glow, Fisher walks the streets and then the darkened dirt paths behind the buildings. Pointing toward some latticed concrete fences, he explains: “They’d hide behind here when a car comes by, then jump out and sell drugs. One July 4, two years ago, we actually had some folks shoot commercial-grade fireworks at us from behind these. Not just at the cop cars, but at us individually.� A man and woman are arguing nearby. “Is there a problem?� Fisher asks, emerging suddenly from the shadows and illuminating the scene with his heavy flashlight. “You got anything to tell me? Everything OK?� Throwing up his hands, the man quickly leaves as neighbors mutter. “Y’all be safe,� says Fisher, noting, “She’s mad about something; won’t say what, though.� He points out a row of newly renovated apartments established to give children “a safe place from the bad element out on the street, where they can learn life skills and become better citizens. Theoretically, we do the weeding and they do the seeding.� A motorcycle shatters the night’s relative quiet. “There’s Officer [Scott] Pruett,� Fisher says, laughing; he explains that he’s showing us “how different it is from five years ago.� “You show them the bullet holes in the mailbox?� “Nah.� “There was a shootout between two guys; little 12-year-old girl got shot in the neck. She and her cousin were coming up the road; bullet went right through the window and into the headrest.� Pruett roars up an embankment, hurtling across yards and sidewalks mere feet from residents’ stoops and front doors. “That’s the good thing about having a motorcycle. ... He does look sharp, doesn’t he?� says Fisher. Outside an apartment, some people are working on the truck with the Stars and Bars attached to it. “Anybody ever give you grief over your flag?� Fisher asks. “I’ve walked through here many a night with a T-shirt with that on it, and no one’s ever said nothing,� a white man replies as his companions unfurl a larger flag emblazoned with the words “Heritage Not Hate.� “They look at us like we’re crazy, but they don’t say nothing.� “Well, to be honest, that’s how I looked at you earlier,� says Fisher. “We stopped near the river, and one of your officers was out there,� the other man pipes up. “He’s a black guy; we didn’t see him. We pulled in and that black guy got out; if he could’ve burned a hole through me, he would’ve. I don’t think he liked it too well.� “I’m sure you could understand why,� Fisher says.

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Happy Birthday to Us! Celebrating the one year anniversary of Hotel Indigo and the Suites at 151 and introducing The Asheville Club at 151. Thanks, Asheville for Making our First Year So Successful and Memorable! Roundup: APD officers search transients in the East Asheville Wal-Mart parking lot after receiving a false report that one of them was carrying a gun. “I think it’s the way they was raised,” the man says, adding that he’s not racist and has nothing against people of any color. “Times sure have changed,” Fisher replies. As we drive off, he adds, “I don’t believe a single word they said.”

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It’s quiet in north Asheville: no parties, shouting or foot patrols. “Not much crime up around here,” Fisher reports. There was one extended family dealing drugs, but, “We’ve put most of them in jail or prison.” Instead, the biggest issue is “crash reduction, people speeding through. But with all the traffic-calming measures, they’ve gone back over to Merrimon. And they came over here initially because Merrimon was so full.” “A lot of what we do,” Fisher observes, “is just basic problem-solving. Here, making the road narrower, adding a bike lane, putting in parking has really helped.” The Drug Suppression Unit’s doing a foot patrol through Hillcrest, the radio reports. At any given time, a quarter of the patrol officers are spread throughout the city, though occasionally they’re concentrated to “saturate” a high-crime area. “Quiet night through here,” says Fisher. “It seems to go in cycles.” “Possible 1082 at Walmart,” the dispatcher interrupts. Stopping midsentence, Fisher hits the gas, explaining, “Ten-eighty-two means a gun.” Lights flashing, three APD vehicles surround a minivan. Several men (including some we’d seen earlier) stand with their hands on the vehicle, saying they’re headed for Texas. They ask about the Xpress photographer’s presence, and Fisher jokes, “It’s ‘Asheville Cops’: Don’t you want to be famous?” Asked if they have any warrants out, a man with a rope belt says, “Maybe,” grinning through his tangled beard. “Apparently you have a problem with rules,” Officer Nathan Ball scolds the men as they’re being searched. “I warned you that I didn’t want

to see your faces around here. If I see you again, your next stop will be Sheriff Duncan’s Hilton.” Five police cars have arrived, but in the end they let the men off with a warning. “One of the guys who left the park earlier got in an argument with the others, stopped someone, said they had a gun,” Fisher explains. “They didn’t have a gun.” So one vagrant tattles on another and the APD gets called out in force? “Exactly.” “One guy just got out of jail in Minnesota a few weeks ago for attempted murder. I asked him why he came to Asheville. He said, ‘This is just where I got off the interstate.’ Thanks, buddy; we appreciate it.”

Another world

The radio chatter continues unabated as we leave the scene, a constant stream of rapid-fire abbreviations amounting to a separate language. The police have their own culture. Like most departments, Asheville’s recruits heavily from ex-military and families with several generations in law enforcement. Fisher’s father was Waynesville’s police chief, and the father of one of the newer officers was Fisher’s first sergeant. “I became a cop initially just for a job,” Fisher reveals. “After I got into it, I’m like, ‘Wow, this is pretty cool,’ whenever you’re able to help someone out that wouldn’t get that helping hand. On the other side, whenever you get to make the arrest of someone who’s really a detriment to society and take them off the street. “When I was a detective, I talked to homicide suspects. A lot of them have drug use in their background, drugs or alcohol. I talked to a guy that stabbed his friend because he wouldn’t sell him marijuana. Another held his baby so tight against his chest that the baby smothered; that was in Pisgah View. I talked to several guys that shot people point-blank. You ask them why: ‘I don’t know.’” Crossing the river, we arrive back downtown. It’s late, and the drums have stopped. X David Forbes can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 137, or at dforbes@mountainx.com.

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The writing on The Wall Vietnam veterans visit D.C. memorial by Jerry Nelson Even at the height of tourist season, “The Wall” is a lonely place. “Big, Black Gash” ... “Wall of Shame”… these are just two of the many derogatory names applied to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial since its dedication in 1982. But The Wall is also a place of healing. For the roughly 60 veterans who traveled there from Asheville Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, it was a physical journey of some 10 hours and 800 miles. Emotionally and spiritually, however, it was nothing less than a trip back in time. For John Cowart, a social worker at the Asheville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, it was his 12th time shepherding a group of clients and other veterans there. He began planning these trips after realizing that the trauma each man carried had been born in a group. “They’re learning how to not allow anxiety and fear to dictate their lives,” he explains. “The veterans heal in relationship to each other; that’s why this trip is so powerful. ... For some, the feeling is like being back in the military: a real sense of familiarity and connectedness.” It’s also about excavating long-buried feelings. “The things we can’t talk about are the things that have the most control over our lives,” Cowart notes. “The Wall is the first memorial we’ve had that really has been a vehicle for healing. It’s a place where people can go and either leave something or perform some personal ritual that can be a part of their healing journey.”

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Not just personal rituals, either. Some of the veterans making this year’s trip have been before; these repeaters help provide a deeper context for the ceremonies the groups enact each fall. “Rituals,” says Cowart, “make healing available and provide a sense of order, a sense of being emotionally available.” During memorial services on Saturday and Sunday mornings, a Native American warrior shield is placed at The Wall. The men gather in a circle, reading off the names of friends who died in Vietnam. After each name, the group intones, “We honor this man.” “The images that stick in my mind,” Cowart notes, “are the embraces people give to the vets, validating their service; saying, ‘Welcome home.’ The veterans find out that people do appreciate what they’ve done.” Visiting The Wall as a group, a community, is a key step toward healing. “Each veteran,” says Cowart, “feels unique in their wretchedness: I’m so wretched, no one can ever understand me.” Being there with friends and comrades who are experiencing the same pain, the same nightmares, helps these veterans continue their journey of recovery from a trauma that often triggers feelings of isolation and abandonment. Those feelings, notes Cowart, “are on one end of the continuum. On the other end are the risk takers — the adrenaline junkies, the veterans who continue to live on the edge.”

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Remembrance of things past: During a recent visit to The Wall, Gastonia, N.C., resident David Kissiah pauses to reflect on comrades lost. photo by Jerry Nelson

Those who haven’t experienced it can’t understand “the exhilaration after the firefight … the intense feeling of being alive,” Cowart explains. But the drive to recapture it “sometimes leads to risky behavior. When you’ve been a crew chief on a chopper, the best job you can get in civilian life doesn’t give you meaning or purpose.” Following the memorial services, there’s time to see the sites before heading back to Asheville early Monday morning. For these veterans, it’s all part of learning to embrace life again; feeling the anxiety stirred up by the journey yet choosing to go anyway can be therapeutic, Cowart explains. “When you get a sense of mastering something you didn’t think you could do, it feels good: If I can make this trip, maybe I can do more.” X Vietnam veteran Jerry Nelson lives in Asheville. His book of photos from the trip, Autumn in D.C.: A Sacred Journey, is due out later this month. To learn more, go to http://JourneyAmerica.org.

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Commissioners reject Oak Park rezoning request Nov. 2 meeting

pFederal grant to provide housing assistance pFarm to Fork campaign promotes buying local by Jake Frankel The Buncombe County Commissioners had a short meeting planned for Election Day, Nov. 2. Topping the light agenda was Diane Smoyer’s request to rezone her 0.9 acre residential lot at 2956 Hendersonville Road for commercial use. The vacant parcel sits just north of the Oak Park subdivision and its community park, and about 25 neighborhood residents were on hand to oppose the change. “It’s going to take away from the aesthetic value of the park, and it’s going to increase traffic,” predicted Doug Clark, a sentiment echoed by several other residents. “Oak Park is a good place to live, and we want it to remain as such and not be turned to commercial,” asserted Jean Hendrix, noting that she’s lived in the neighborhood for 57 years. Hendrix pleaded with the commissioners to “please leave Oak Park as is.” Smoyer, meanwhile, explained that she wanted to use the land to build a small office building that she said would have little impact on either the park or the neighborhood. “In all due respect, I do appreciate the park,” said Smoyer, adding that she would install a fence or some other kind of buffer if it would help ease the neighbors’ concerns. “I want to enhance it, not take away from it,” Smoyer emphasized. She also maintained that the property isn’t suitable for residential development, because it’s too close to the busy commercial corridor. “Who would want to raise children on Highway 25? How should I utilize this land?” asked Smoyer. The commissioners didn’t have an answer for her, but they did make their position clear, vetoing the request on a 4-0 vote. (Board Chair David Gantt was absent; “He’s in court — defending someone else, not himself,” joked Vice Chair Bill Stanley.) Commissioner Carol Peterson explained that preserving the park’s integrity was the biggest factor in determining her vote. “When you think of community and a good residential area, it’s so important that folks have a place to gather,” she noted before making a motion to deny the request. Commissioner Holly Jones agreed, adding that since county policy doesn’t currently allow conditional zoning, changing the designation to commercial would open the door to a potential “laundry list of things I don’t think are appropriate on that lot,” with no way to ensure that the land was used only for an office building. “Without that type of discernment within

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commercial-zoning districting that we have right now, I do not see how this is compatible with rezoning,” Jones explained before seconding Peterson’s motion. Staff had also recommended denying the change, although the Planning Board had favored approving it.

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After those deliberations, most members of the public left the chamber. But before adjourning to attend election-night gatherings, the commissioners also voted to accept a $400,000 award from the federal Community Development Block Grant program. County staff will administer the

money, which will help Buncombe residents with incomes less than half of the median figure for the area rehabilitate their homes. In other business, the board heard a presentation by Melinda Roberts of the local Cooperative Extension office on the county’s involvment in the statewide 10% Campaign, which encourages Tar Heel businesses and residents to commit to buying at least 10 percent of their food from local farms. The commissioners also approved a proclamation declaring November “Adoption Awareness Month.” X

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Climbing onstage in a Renaissance Asheville Hotel ballroom bedecked with campaign signs, Charles Carter brandished a copy of the Asheville Citizen-Times that proclaimed, “Buncombe GOP Voters Make Gains.� “Really?� he queried, clearly savoring the “Dewey Defeats Truman� moment. “Let’s remember this: Let’s remember that our volunteers came out and worked hard to make sure this didn’t happen. Buncombe stayed blue!� The Buncombe County Democratic Party chair had reason to crow: Defying a nationwide Republican resurgence, local Democratic candidates had, for the most part, cruised to victory by comfortable margins (for vote counts, see sidebar, “And the Winners Are ...�). True, state Sen. Tom Apodaca soundly defeated Democrat Chris Dixon, and Tim Moffitt ousted Democratic incumbent Jane Whilden in the conservative-leaning 116th House District. But Reps. Susan Fisher (who opened the festivities with a prayer, declaring, “It’s been a long, difficult, angry, fear-filled race�) and Patsy Keever (only recently appointed to the House seat she now claimed outright) both won by more than 10 percentage points, besting Republicans John Carroll and Mark Crawford, respectively. State Sen. Martin Nesbitt, who decided to spend the night in Raleigh, completed the sweep, stomping RL Clark. Sheriff Van Duncan had taken the stage earlier, saying he was looking forward to four more years after the tallies showed he’d crushed challenger Dickie Green. By this time, Fisher and Keever were embracing and enthusiastically thanking their volunteers, while former county attorney (and longtime party stalwart) Joe Connolly, wearing a white suit and chomping his traditional victory cigar, began making the rounds and shaking hands. “There were a lot of nonissues in this campaign,� Fisher remarked later. “I think the voters saw through those and chose to make it about real issues like education and jobs.�

An uphill fight

Just down the street at Magnolia’s, the mood among the gathering of GOP faithful proved more subdued. Amid plates piled high with oyster shells, former Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair Nathan Ramsey surveyed the results pouring in. “Well, it looks like a Democratic sweep,â€? he said, adding that he thought the race between U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler and Hendersonville businessman Jeff Miller would tighten (it didn’t). “But my predictive abilities will get you nothing,â€? Ramsey added with a chuckle. Meanwhile, at a makeshift Buncombe GOP headquarters awash in red-white-and-blue flags, banners and signs, some two dozen supporters huddled inside The Carpet Connection on Leicester Highway, scanning the results on several laptops. Local GOP chair Chad Nesbitt told Xpress that he took heart in the state and national Republican wave, saying he was proud of the wins by Moffitt and Reynolds District school-board candidate Lisa Baldwin. “We’re in the most liberal county in Western North Carolina: If you look at the maps of Fox and even MSNBC and CNN, it’s all red around Buncombe County, and Buncombe County has got a big blue spot,â€? Nesbitt pointed out. “I think we did great, considering we’re outrun by Democrats in Buncombe by 4-to-1. ‌ I think everything worked that we did; I can’t see anything that we’ve done wrong. ‌ We certainly energized the party this time around. Everybody was excited.â€?

Only the beginning

Over at Tripps Restaurant in downtown Asheville, Tea Party Chair Jane Bilello agreed that Republican candidates endorsed by her group, such as Green and Clark, had been only the latest victims of a historical imbalance. “For 100 years, the progressives have really become quite entrenched in our government locally, and they’ve done a really great job of it. It’s going

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Congratulations all around: Clerk of Court Steve Cogburn shares the victory moment with Rep. Heath Shuler. Both Democrats held their seats, as did most others locally, despite the national GOP wave. photos by Jonathan Welch

to take awhile; it’s not going to take one election cycle,� Bilello explained. The movement, she revealed, is already gearing up for next year’s City Council races and hatching plans to canvass Buncombe neighborhoods opposed to forced annexation. “This is the first show, so to speak, the first chapter,� Bilello observed as she circulated, handing out pocket-sized copies of the Constitution. “Considering we’ve only been around a year-and-a-half, we’ve made some significant inroads. People know that we’re here.� Meanwhile, at the Mountain Inn & Suites in Flat Rock, Jeff Miller’s supporters watched their candidate’s healthy early lead slip into a definitive loss. In his concession speech, Miller took pains to remain positive. Speaking to the national lean to the right, he said: “Now it’s our job to keep paying attention. I believe we’re on the right course now; we’re at a tipping point, but there’s a lot of good people that are going to go to Washington, and we’ve got to support them. But we’ve also got to make sure they know we’re watching them.�

Fighting hard

Back at the Renaissance, the crowd was eagerly awaiting Shuler, the night’s big star, chanting, “Heath! Heath! Heath!� The victorious candidate thanked the trifecta of his family (who joined him onstage), his volunteers and Jesus for securing him a third term in Congress. “Unbelievable!� he shouted, to raucuous applause. “We’ll keep fighting hard for you; I know our support crosses party lines.� Shuler, however, felt compelled to add: “It’s a tough night. I’m seeing a lot of friends leave Congress — good, quality people, and I’ll miss them. But I know they’ll be back.�

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by Margaret Williams With national media outlets such as CNN declaring a “bloodbath” as Republicans gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Buncombe County mostly stayed blue. Statewide, though, a different story unfolded, as Republicans made historic gains. Here’s a summary of the results and vote tallies for the races that appeared on Buncombe County ballots, as reported by the State Board of Elections and Buncombe County Election Services as we went to press: • U.S. Senate Republican incumbent Richard Burr defeated challenger Elaine Marshall, 1,451,392 votes to 1,134,607. • 11th Congressional District Rep. Heath Shuler defeated Republican Jeff Miller, 130,516 to 109,808. • State Senate District 48 Sen. Tom Apodaca trounced Democratic challenger Chris Dixon, 43,340 to 22,374. • State Senate District 49 Democratic incumbent Martin Nesbitt beat RL Clark, 32,990 to 22,604. (With Republicans gaining control of the Senate, Nesbitt will forfeit his position as majority leader.) • State House District 114 Rep. Susan Fisher defeated Republican challenger John Carroll, 14,435 to 10,274. • State House District 115 Rep. Patsy Keever (recently appointed to complete Bruce Goforth’s term) bested Republican Mark Crawford, 15,658 to 12,203. • State House District 116 Republican Tim Moffitt ousted Rep. Jane Whilden 14,568 to 11,530. Whilden narrowly defeated Moffitt two years ago. • Buncombe County sheriff Sheriff Van Duncan defeated Republican challenger Dickie Green, 55,096 to 23,649. • Buncombe County district attorney Democrat Ron Moore survived a strong challenge by newcomer Bridgette Odom, 42,159 to 35,956.

• Clerk of Superior Court Democratic incumbent Steve Cogburn trumped John Sutton, 44,578 to 32,700. Meanwhile, in the judicial races: • Barbara Jackson edged Bob Hunter for state Supreme Court (Hunter prevailed in Buncombe County but lost statewide). • Cressie Thigpen won the 13-way instant-runoff race for a Court of Appeals seat. In the remaining statewide Court of Appeals spots: • Rick Elmore beat Steven Walker. • Ann Marie Calabria defeated Jane Gray (Gray came out ahead in Buncombe County). • Martha Geer beat Dean Poirier. • Sanford Steelman was unopposed. For 28th District Superior Court: • Alan Thornburg (who’d previously been appointed to the seat) defeated Kate Dreher, 32,492 to 29,719. • Marvin Pope defeated Heather Whitaker Goldstein and Diane McDonald in the instantrunoff race. In the other 28th District judicial races: • Incumbent Shirley Brown beat challenger John Jay Watson, 34,536 to 21,854. • Patricia Kaufmann Young won against Rhonda Moorefield, 31,172 to 19,536. • Sharon Barrett, Julie Kepple and Rebecca Knight all won re-election unopposed. • Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Incumbent Elise Israel won re-election, but challenger Chase Hubbard squeaked by incumbent Jeff Turner, 21,540 to 21,397. • In the Buncombe County school board races: • In the Enka District, Bob Rhinehart defeated Nathan Taylor, 19,794 to 16,384. • In the Erwin District, Pat Bryant was unopposed. • In the Reynolds District, Lisa Baldwin beat Chuck Radford and Henry Mitchell. And finally, 85 percent of Buncombe residents endorsed an amendment to the state constitution prohibiting felons from serving as sheriff.

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Eyes on the screen: In their Leicester HQ, Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Chad Nesbitt and party activists watch the results come in. Despite national victory for their party, the Democrats held on in most local battles. Going forward, Shuler told Xpress, it’s time to “put America first. ... I’m prepared to work across party lines, but I don’t want to see the Republicans put out legislation that’s political. When they do, I’ll call them out on it.” As an example, Shuler cited trying to repeal health-care-reform legislation (an effort he opposes, despite having voted against the reform bill himself). Given the presidential veto, however, Shuler said he finds such a move unlikely to gain traction. Organization was the evening’s watchword, with everyone from Carter to Shuler to Fisher attributing Buncombe’s trenddefying election results to motivated volunteers and a big get-out-the-vote push. In the campaign’s final months, local progressive leaders rallied hard behind Shuler, shoring up what had been downright anemic support for the conservative Blue Dog among more left-leaning Democrats. That helped turn what had been considered a close race into a nine-point spread, which Shuler acknowledged by embracing Lindsey Simerly, the Asheville activist who ran his volunteer operation, onstage.

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Despite their local triumph, however, Democrats now face a difficult political landscape. As the evening wore on, the news emerged that the Blue Dog caucus, of which Shuler is a leader, had been decimated, sinking from 54 to 26 members. And at the state level, Republicans narrowly took control of both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly for the first time since 1898. So when Fisher and her fans departed for a beer at Pack’s Tavern, the thrill of victory was already tempered by a sense of the grueling political battles to come. “I’m trying to be realistic about what to expect in the new House, the new Senate,” Fisher revealed. “I think it will be pretty closely divided; it will be tough. It’s really going to be incumbent upon us to try to establish a cooperative coalition to get things done.” Also present at Pack’s Tavern was political newcomer Bridgette Odom, a local attorney who made a strong showing in her bid to unseat longtime District Attorney Ron Moore. “We came within 6,000 votes,” Odom told Xpress amid a post-election gathering of family and other supporters. “It’s been a great experience, and we’ve now figured out the ins and outs of campaigning. I’m definitely not giving up on politics.” X

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House minority leader Heath Shuler? In the media fallout after Tuesday’s elections, Western North Carolina’s victorious Democratic incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler has been making national headlines by declaring his plans to vie with Nancy Pelosi for the post of House minority leader. “If there’s not a viable alternative [to Pelosi] — like I said all along — I can go recruit moderate members to run in swing districts,” Shuler said in an interview that was reported by The Huffington Post and other outlets. “In that situation, I could do it better than she could, and that’s what it’s going to take. It’s going to take moderate candidates to win back those seats.” The next day, the Los Angeles Times declared, “Nancy Pelosi to Run for House Minority Leader,” seemingly giving Shuler little choice but to honor his word and take her on. Several conservative Democrats – including fellow Blue Dog Coalition leader Jim Matheson, have already said they won’t support her bid – although Republicans relished the prospect of being able to use her as a foil again in the 2012 election cycle. “Given that there are now 60-plus defeated

Blue Dog on the run? Now that WNC voters re-elected Rep. Heath Shuler to a third term, he may vie with Nancy Pelosi to become House minority leader. photo by Jonathan Welch

Democrat House members urgently seeking jobs due to Nancy Pelosi’s failed leadership, we welcome her decision to run for House minority leader, based on her proven ability to create jobs for Republican lawmakers,” said Ken Spain, spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Whether Shuler defeats her or not, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported that “Blue Dog Democrats’ Rout May Not Hurt Rep. Heath Shuler.” Despite the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition’s loss of at least 28 of its 54 members, Chris Cooper, director of the Public Policy Institute at Western Carolina University, told the daily paper that it’s not all bad news for the remaining moderates. “He’s probably in a better position than a lot of Democrats are, because he is a conservative Democrat and made no bones about it,” Cooper said. “He could come out smelling pretty nice, because he’s the kind of Democrat who could maintain some power, even in the minority party.” According to Politico’s “Blue Dog Wipeout: Half of Caucus Gone,” the remaining members of the caucus “see incoming Speaker John Boehner’s desire to attract Democratic votes for legislation — both for the political leverage afforded by bipartisanship and to let Republican “no” voters off the hook — as an opportunity to be part of the debate and to show distance from Democratic orthodoxy.”

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Back in the North Carolina state-house results, the Associated Press reported that “NC GOP Gets a Historic Chance with Redistricting.” According to the article, “The Republican sweep at the N.C. General Assembly means

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more than just control of the House and Senate for the next two years after being out of power almost continuously for more than a century. “The GOP can expand its influence in 2011 because it will get to redraw district boundaries for the Legislature and the state’s congressional seats, based on this year’s census data,” the article explained. “Their legislative leaders will get every opportunity to pen districts that would protect the majority through 2020.” It’s unclear at this point how redistricting could affect Buncombe, which will be represented in the new session by incumbent Democrats Susan Fisher and Patsy Keever, as well as newly elected Republican Tim Moffitt.

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In a rare occurrence of a very different nature, the mountains of Western North Carolina saw an early November snowfall last week. WLOS reported in “Cataloochee Area Gets Coating of Snow” that the higher elevations of Haywood County received about 4 inches. Combined with the unseasonably cold weather that allowed them to make artificial snow, the Cataloochee Ski Area was able to open for the season Nov. 6, one of the earliest opening dates in its history. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Banner Elk, N.C., also opened that day, three weeks earlier than last year and just one day shy of Sugar’s earliest recorded opening (Nov. 5, back in 1976). Winter-weather haters still reeling from last year’s record snow and cold should have no fear this year, according to “RaysWeather.Com Winter 2010-11 Fearless Forecast.” For this winter season, the Web outlet predicted that Asheville will experience less snow and higherthan-normal temperatures. — by Jake Frankel

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achieve out of doors — growing plants huge and lush. If indoor plants are constantly growing, they soon become outdoor plants by necessity. Indoor plants serve several other functions beyond the aesthetic. They increase a room’s relative humidity. They absorb toxins, reduce noise and brighten our moods. Plants are just as influential on our state of mind. Studies indicate that plants instill calmness, balance and even serenity in their stewards. Put simply, we’re happier people with plants in the house. So, don’t buy a plant thinking you’ll try to keep it alive each winter until it can go outside again; buy a house plant with the idea that it will stay a houseplant. As a start, determine the type of plant you need by evaluating your house. If your windows all face north and your interior lighting is low, get a plant whose needs match that. If your house is south facing, be sure to purchase plants that can handle the intensity of constant exposure to sunlight. How much space do you have? Don’t lug home that huge Scheffelera if the only place it will actually fit is on the patio. You’ll spend the winter walking around it. Get a plant for the desk- or dresser-top. Plant stands are great for lifting small plants up (without taking up all the space) and making them eye level or window level. Find a spot for

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gardeningcalendar Calendar for November 10 - 18, 2010 Pearson Community Garden Workdays • WEDNESDAYS, 3-9pm - Gather in the Pearson Garden at the end of Pearson Drive in Montford with folks and grow some food. A potluck and produce to take home often follow the work. Regional Tailgate Markets For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Info: 236-1282 or www.buyappalachian.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 2-6pm - Asheville City Market - South, Biltmore Town Square Blvd. —- 2-6:30pm - Wednesday Coop Market, 76 Biltmore Ave. —- 3-6pm - Victory Tailgate Market, in the parking lot adjacent to ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters on Tunnel Road, Asheville —- 2:30-6:30pm - Weaverville Tailgate Market, on the hill overlooking Lake Louise —- 3-7pm - Market on South Main, in the parking lot between Good Stuff and the Marshall Presbyterian Church —- 2-5:30pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, on Pollyanna’s Porch on Upper Street. • WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8am-1pm - Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market, located in Waynesville at the HART Theater and Shelton House parking lot on Pigeon Street —- 8am-Noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, at the American Legion, just off S. Main Street —- WE, noon-5pm & SA, 8am-1pm - Cashiers Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of Cashiers Community Center. • THURSDAYS, 10am-2pm - Mission Hospital Tailgate Market, at the back entrance to the Mission Hospital Heart Center on Memorial Campus —- 3-6pm - Flat Rock Tailgate Market, located in the parking area behind the Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock —- 4-6:30pm - Tryon Tailgate Market, on Trade Street —- 4:30-7pm - Black Mountain Farmers Market, corner of S. Ridgeway and Sutton in Black Mountain. • FRIDAYS, 4-6:30pm - Saluda Tailgate Market, Westend city municipal parking. • SATURDAYS, 8am-1pm - Asheville City Market, in the parking lot of the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte St. —- 9am-Noon - Big Ivy Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of the old Barnardsville fire station on Hwy. 197 —- 9amNoon - Black Mountain Tailgate Market, 130 Montreat Road —- 8am-Noon - North Asheville Tailgate Market, on the campus of UNCA, commuter lot #C —- 9am-Noon - Riceville Tailgate Market, adjacent to the parking area of

the Riceville Community Center —- 7am-Noon - Henderson County Tailgate Market, 100 N. King St., Hendersonville —- 9am-Noon - Mills River Farm Market, directly off of NC 280 in the Mills River Commons Shopping Center —- 9amNoon - Jackson County Farmers Market, in the municipal parking lot next to Bridge Park —- 9am-1pm - Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market, across from the football fields on the Mars Hill College campus —- 8am-Noon - Bakersville Farmers Market, in the Bakersville Community Medical Clinic parking lot —- 8-11:30am - Columbus Tailgate Market, Courthouse Street in front of the Polk County Courthouse —- 8:30am-12:30pm - Yancey County Farmers Market, Highway 19E at S. Main Street, Burnsville. • SUNDAYS, 9am-2pm - Greenlife Sunday Market, 70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville —- Noon-4pm - Sundays on the Island, cross the river at the Courthouse on Main St. in downtown Marshall and turn right onto the island. • MONDAYS, 3-6pm - Hendersonville Community Co-op Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of the Hendersonville Community Co-op. • TUESDAYS, 3:30-6:30pm - West Asheville Tailgate Market, 718 Haywood Road —- 5-7pm - Green Creek Tailgate Market, on Rte. 9 in Green Creek, Columbus. • TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8am-2pm - Hendersonville County Curb Market, on Church Street, directly across from the old courthouse in Hendersonville — - TU, 3-6pm & TH & SA, 8am-1pm - Transylvania Tailgate Market, in the parking lot behind the corner of Jordan and Johnson Streets. • TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 7am-Noon - Canton Tailgate Market, in the muncipal parking lot on Park Street. Van Wingerden International Open House • SA (11/13), 10am-3pm - See acres of poinsettias in full bloom. Employees will be on hand to share how the plants are grown using environmentally friendly technology. Located on Highway 191 in Mills River. Info: 891-4116.

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Community Events & Workshops Asheville Design Center An exhibit and meeting space at 8 College St., Asheville. Info: www.ashevilledesigncenter.org. • WE (11/17), 6-7:30pm Design Forum: “Historic Plans

That Shaped Asheville,” with Dr. David Johnson, FAICP and ADC Board Member.

Buncombe Co. Parks, Greenways & Rec. Events Events are free and are held at 59 Woodfin Pl., unless otherwise noted. To register or for more info: 250-4265. • FR (11/19) - “One of these days, I’m going to organize my family pictures,” a workshop with Sasha Mitchell. Bring a stack of photos, a grease or wax pencil, a shoebox and envelopes. $5. Register by Nov. 11. Buncombe County Extension Center Events Located at 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Info: 255-5522. • TUESDAYS (11/16 through 12/14), 5:30-7:30pm - Basic Home Maintenance Course. Learn about basic plumbing repairs, common household pests, interior and exterior maintenance and more. $20, includes all materials and

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handouts. Registration required. DisAbility Partners Located at 108 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville. Info: 2981977 or www.disabilitypartners.org. • TH (11/18), 2pm - The annual Ornament Making class and November potluck (with a “winter-weather food” theme) will be held. Bring a dish to share. East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association’s Monthly Meeting • 2nd THURSDAYS, 6:308:30pm - The community is all of us. Join us at St James AME Church Fellowship Hall, 44 Hildebrand at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Info: 253-6389. Foster Adopt Fall Festival • SA (11/13), 2-5pm - At the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1 Resort Drive. There will be several agencies on hand to answer any questions about foster care and adoption. Plus, crafts for kids, snacks and more. Info: familiesforkids@ buncombecounty.org or 520-5868. Haywood Street Congregation Clothing Closet • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am1:30pm - Clothing closet open to persons in need at 297 Haywood St., Asheville. International Education Week at UNCA Info: www.unca.edu/studyabroad. • MO (11/15), 7:15-9pm - “Becoming a Global Citizen,” a discussion and book signing with Carrie Wagner, the author of Village Wisdom; Immersed in Uganda, plus presentations with Cara Gilpin, focusing on UNCA’s Global Ambassadors Program, and Deborah Miles, introducing global awareness opportunities for K-12 education in WNC. Held at the Grotto, in the Highsmith Student Union. • TU (11/16), 11-11:30am - “Permafrost, Math, Vodka: An Adventure to Russia.” Austin Mack, a UNCA student, recaps his study abroad experience in Russia at the Highsmith Union, room 104. • WE (11/17), 11:30-Noon - “Volcanoes, Glaciers and Culture: Iceland.” Alex Neidermeier, a UNCA student, recaps her study abroad experience in Iceland at the Highsmith Union, room 104 —- 7:30-9:30pm - A Middle

Eastern belly-dance performance by Lisa Zahiya will be held at the Grotto, Highsmith Union. • TH (11/18), 10-10:30pm - “Writing in a Land of Writers: A Summer Poetry Workshop in Ireland.” Daniel Resner, a UNCA student, recaps his experience in a poetry workshop in Ireland at the Highsmith Union 104 —Noon-1pm - Rural Education, Advancement, Development (READ) is a nonprofit that focuses on helping communities in rural areas of Ecuador to improve educational opportunities. Lucas Reyes will discuss the organization’s mission at the Highsmith Union 104. Local Social West • TH (11/11), 6pm - The Local Social West, presented by Asheville Grown Business Alliance, will feature craft brews and food prepared by local eateries. Entertainment will be provided by the Asheville indie-rock trio Grammer School. Held at West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road. Free. Info: ashevillegrown@gmail.com. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) Info: 966-4097 or www. pari.edu. • FR (11/12), 7pm - “Eclipses,” a special presentation about the lunar eclipse that will be visible in WNC on Dec. 21. $20/$15 seniors/$10 children. Public Lectures & Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. • FR (11/12), 11:25am - Humanities Lectures: “The Rise of Totalitarianism in the Interwar Years,” with Dr. John McClain at Lipinsky Auditorium and “Globalization,” with Dr. Surain Subramaniam at the Humanities Lecture Hall. • MO (11/15), 11:25am - Humanities Lecture: “Can We Know Them by the Songs They Sing?” with Dr. Melodie Galloway at Lipinsky Auditorium. Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville Located at the corner of Charlotte St. & Edwin Pl. Info: 254-6001 or www.uuasheville.org. • FR (11/12), 7:30pm “Hope Rises from the Ashes

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Willy Claflin and Beth Horner will be featured guest readers at this year's Brevard Storytelling Festival on Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard. Morning sessions will include children's activities and afternoon/evening events will include workshops and concerts for adults. Info & schedule: ncstoryguild.org.

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Support Womansong, a community chorus promoting musical expression and creativity among WNC women, by attending the Womansong Art and Crafts Fair/Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. Paintings, books, holiday ornaments, pottery, a raffle and more. Info: womansong.org.

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Three soloists and a handbell choir will sing and play music that emphasizes bell sounds and words on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. The concert, titled "I Can Hear the Bells!," will be held in the sanctuary at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. A reception will follow. Love offering. Info: 693-9783. UNCA’s International Education Week presents: "Becoming a Global Citizen," a discussion

mon and book signing with Carrie Wagner, the author of Village Wisdom; Immersed in Uganda, plus

presentations with Cara Gilpin and Deborah Miles. Held on Monday, Nov. 15, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Grotto, in the Highsmith Student Union, 1 University Heights. Info: unca.edu/studyabroad.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC offers an information session for adults interested in going on outings with youth from single-parent homes on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at noon. Volunteers are also needed to work as mentors for one hour a week in school and after-school programs. Meet at 50 S. French Broad Ave., room 213, in the United Way building. Info: 253-1470 or bbbswnc.org.

of My Lai,” a presentation with Vietnam veteran Mike Boehm, who will offer a slide presentation of current peace and reconciliation projects in Vietnam.

Social & SharedInterest Groups Alpha Phi Alumnae • WE (11/17), 6pm Asheville-area alumnae of Alpha Phi sorority will meet at 131 Main Restaurant in Biltmore Park Town Square. Info: Jrandolph919@aol.com or 230-8764. Arise & Shine Toastmasters Through participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting, manage a department or business, lead, delegate and motivate. Info: 776-5076. • THURSDAYS, 7:30-8:30am - Meeting at the University Highsmith building at UNCA. Artistic Asheville Singles Group • WEEKLY - Meeting locations vary. For single people

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Youth OUTright A weekly discussion group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 14-23. Each week a new topic and activity will be led by at least two trained facilitators. Straight allies are also welcome. Info: www. youthoutright.org. • FRIDAYS, 6:30-9pm Meets at the Jefferson House, adjacent to the Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Edwin and Charlotte Streets) at 21 Edwin Pl.

Asheville Copwatch A grassroots organization formed by local residents to promote civilian police oversight and review. Info: 398-4817 or 255-8115. • WEDNESDAYS, 1pm - Meets at Firestorm Cafe & Books, 48 Commerce St. Drinking Liberally Hoist a pint for democracy with other like-minded, leftof-center souls. Drinking Liberally is a fun and informal political discussion group. Open to all, the only cost is

your tab. Info: asheville@ drinkingliberally.org or www. drinkingliberally.org. • TH (11/11), 7pm - Meet at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. on Coxe Ave.

LibertyOnTheRocks.org A national nonpartisan social group connecting liberty advocates. • MONDAYS, 7pm - The Liberty on the Rocks social meets at El Chapala Restaurant off of Merrimon Ave. Info: infinitybbc@gmail. com. Transylvanians for Peace • SATURDAYS, Noon - The peace vigil will be held in front

of the courthouse in Brevard. Info: www.unitedforpeace.org.

Seniors & Retirees Fitness at North Asheville Community Center An exercise group welcomes new participants interested in fun exercise. Come get healthy, and it’s free, too! No discrimination against younger participants. • MONDAYS & THURSDAYS, 9-9:45am - Exercise. Henderson County Senior Softball League The league is always looking for new players, ages 55 and older. Weather permit-

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Circle,” in the Manheimer Room. • TH (11/18), 4:15-5:30pm - An Asheville Chamber Music Lecture will be held at the Reuter Center, room 206 —- 7-9pm - “Celebrating Life in the Mountains,” a panel discussion in the Manheimer Room. Free.

N.C. Center for Creative Retirement Unless otherwise noted, these events and classes are held in the Chestnut Ridge Room at UNCA’s Reuter Center. Info: 251-6140. • FR (11/12), 11:30am - Fab Friday: “Asheville Storytelling

Senior Citizen Dance • SA (11/13), 5:30-8pm - Brevard High School hosts the third annual Senior Citizen Dance. Come “twist back in time” at the BHS cafeteria, 609 N. Country Club Road. Semi-formal. Appetizers and desserts will be served. Free.

The Way Back • FRIDAYS (through 11/19), 11:30am-1pm - CarePartners presents “The Way Back,” information for those facing aging issues and tools for accessing community resources. Attend one class or all 8. Free. Lunch provided. At CarePartners, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. To register: 277-3392. Info: www. carepartners.org/wayback.

Animals Brother Wolf Animal Rescue A no-kill organization. Info: 505-3440 or www.bwar.org. • WEDNESDAYS 6-8pm & SATURDAYS, Noon-4pm - Animal Adoption Day at PetSmart Asheville, 150 Bleachery Blvd. Community Partnership for Pets This nonprofit’s primary goal is to provide affordable spay/neuter services to communities in/around Henderson County. Info: 693-5172 or www.communitypartnershipforpets.org. • 1st & 4th SATURDAYS, Noon-3pm - Purchase your spay/neuter vouchers at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville (at the Kmart entrance). $20 cats/$30 dogs. Holiday National Adoption Weekend • SA (11/13) & SU (11/14), 11am-5pm - National Adoption Weekend: Dozens of great pets will be up for adoption. Come meet your perfect match! Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross Located at 231 Ward St. Info: 894-2700 or www.redcrosswnc.org. • SA (11/13), 9am-Noon & MO (11/15), 5:30-8:30pm First Aid for Dogs and Cats. Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation The Foundation’s mission is to save healthy, adoptable animals in the Haywood County Animal Control facility. Located at 1659 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www. sargeandfriends.org or 2469050. • SA (11/13) - Pet Adoption Day. Adoption fee covers rabies and spay/neuter. 10am-3pm - At Sarge’s Headquarters. 10am-4pm - At the Church Street Fair on Main St., Waynesville. 11am-4pm - At Ingles “on the hill,” 201 Barber Blvd. Transylvania Animal Alliance Group For information about T.A.A.G., or donations of time or resources, 966-3166, taagwags@citcom.net, www. taagwags.org or www.taag. petfinder.com.

• SATURDAYS, 11am-4pm Adoption Days at PETsMART on Airport Road in Arden. View adoptable animals on the website or at www.facebook.com/TAAGwags.

Business Ready To Sell Or Buy A Restaurant In WNC? (pd.) We work exclusively with the food and beverage industry. • Contact National Restaurant Properties in Asheville: (828) 225-4801. jeffnra@bellsouth.net • www. restaurantstore.com A-B Tech Classes Registration & info: www. pccbusiness.com/seminars or (336) 599-0032. • SA (11/13), 8:30am4:15am - “Winter Wellness: Prevention and Strategies with Herbs (Nursing CEU),” at the Haynes Center on the Enka Campus. • TU (11/16), 6-7pm “Labeling Natural Products.” Learn the required elements of a dietary supplement label to keep your products in compliance with federal regulations. $5. Enka Campus. Asheville SCORE Counselors to Small Business If your business could use some help, SCORE is the place to start. Free and confidential. To make an appointment: 271-4786. Our offices are located in the Federal Building, 151 Patton Ave., Rm. 259. Seminars are held at A-B Tech’s Small Business Center, room 2046. Free for veterans. Info: www.ashevillescore.org. • WE (11/10), 6-9pm “Social Media Networking for Business.” Learn about online marketing and social networking. Register online. • SA (11/13), 8:30am-Noon - “Marketing.” Learn to effectively market a business. Register online. • WE (11/17), 6-9pm - “Accounting for NonAccountants.” Register online. Public Lectures & Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. • FR (11/12), 7pm - “Everyday Irrationality: Lessons from Behavioral Economics,” a lecture by Duke University Professor Dan Ariely, author of NY Times bestseller Predictable Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions. At the Reuter Center, Manheimer Room. • MO (11/15), 4:30-6:30pm - Workshop for Teachers: “Service Learning and Global Engagement.” Teachers will be introduced to the new “Village Wisdom Kits” and will design a service learning

module to meet their own curriculum goals. Register: natahaniel@diversityed.org.

Technology DisAbility Partners Located at 108 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville. Info: 2981977 or www.disabilitypartners.org. • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 8:30am-5pm - Give your computer a second life by donating it to Western Alliance to benefit people with disabilities. Donations are tax deductible. Free Mac Computer Classes Classes are held at Charlotte Street Computers, 101 S. Lexington Ave., downtown Asheville. To register: classes@charlottestreetcomputers. com. • MONDAYS, 12:15-12:45pm - Mac OSX. • TUESDAYS, 12:1512:45pm - iPhoto class. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:1512:45pm - iTunes. • THURSDAYS, 12:1512:45pm - iMovie. Macintosh Asheville Computer Society • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7pm - MACS user group meets. Visitors welcome. Info: 6650638 or http://web.me.com/ macsnc. Check website for bad weather cancellation.

Volunteering Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Seeks Volunteers Volunteers must attend an orientation prior to scheduling in the Home Store or the Jobsite. Info: lodeen@ashevillehabitat.org. • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6pm & 2nd FRIDAYS & 3rd SATURDAYS, 10am - Volunteer orientations are offered at Habitat for Humanity, 30 Meadow Road. Asheville High School/SILSA Debate Team • Volunteer judges are needed for the upcoming Cougar Classic Debate Tournament, which will be held on Nov. 20 at AHS, 419 McDowell St. Training provided. Info: fworth1@bellsouth.net. Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., room 213, in the United Way building. The organization matches children from single-parent homes with adult mentors. Info: www.bbbswnc.org or 253-1470. • The Mentors and Matches after-school program, which requires an one-hour perweek time commitment, seeks volunteers to work with elementary students ages 6-14. Activities include help-

ing with homework, playing educational games, making art and more. Info: www. bbbswnc.org. • TU (11/16), Noon Information session for adults interested in going on outings with youth from single-parent homes. Activities are free or low-cost and include playing sports or visiting local attractions. Volunteers are also needed to work as mentors for one hour a week in school and after-school programs. Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Info: 693-4178 or www.nps.gov/carl. • Seeking dynamic volunteers to work at the park’s historic barn area and develop education programs. Training provided. Friends2Ferals • DAILY - Cat-loving volunteers are needed to help homeless cats. Duties include trapping, transporting to and from the Humane Alliance, post-surgery care, fostering kittens and fundraising. Info: 505-6737 or www.friends2ferals.org. Operation Christmas Child • MO (11/15) through MO (11/22) - Operation Christmas Child is collecting gift-filled shoe boxes. Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect more than 8 million shoe boxes for needy children in 100 countries, including Haiti. Info, packing directions & drop-off locations: www. samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Eco Attention Contractors • Landlords • Housepainters • EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training (pd.) Learn the methods, comply with the rule, avoid the fines and add value to your work! National Center for Healthy Housing • 3rd Friday of the month • North Asheville • 8am-4pm • $225 • Adrianne Weir, EPA and NC Accredited Instructor: (828) 275-2534 • adryana.services@gmail.com • http:// imaginemas-imaginemore. vpweb.com/IM-Services. html Free Solar Energy Workshop (pd.) Make money from sunshine! Join First Light Solar for a free, fun and informative workshop to find out if solar energy is right for your home or business. • Appetizers and beverages provided. • Tuesday, November 16, 6pm7pm, Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main Street, Asheville, NC. • Please RSVP: events@ flsenergy.com or call (828)

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America Recycles Day • MO (11/15), 9am-Noon - Electronics Recycling Event: The local interiors company Professional Business Interiors (PBI) will host an old/used electronics recycling collection box at 123 Sweeten Creek Road for America Recycles Day. Asheville Green Drinks A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Meets to discuss

pressing green issues at The Southern, 41 Lexington Ave. Info: www.ashevillegreendrinks.com. • FRIDAYS, 6-8pm - Program with guest speakers. ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. Located at 121 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville. Info: 6920385 or www.eco-wnc.org. • SA (11/13), 9am - Guided bird walk through Jackson Park in Hendersonville.

Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society Events Open to birders of all experience levels. Info: 254-7618, eljeep129@charter.net or http://main.nc.us/emas/. • TU (11/16), 7pm - Dr. Ed Hauser, EMAS Wetlands Coordinator, will discuss ecosystems and bird species that are threatened by climate change in the Reuter Center on the UNCA campus. Environmental Programs at Warren Wilson College Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and held in Canon Lounge of the Gladfelter Student Center. Info: 771-2002.

• TH (11/11), 7-8:30pm - Lester Brown, founder of the Worldwatch Institute and president of the Earth Policy Institute, will give a presentation at the Warren Wilson College Chapel.

Mountain Top Removal Roadshow • WE (11/17), 12:30pm - David Cooper, who hails from the heart of coal country and has seen mountain top removal first hand, will give a presentation at Simpson Lecture Hall on the A-B Tech Campus, Asheville. Free. Info: www.abtech.edu. WNC Alliance

Members of the WNC Alliance and the public are invited to be agents of change for the environment. Info: 258-8737 or www.wnca.org. • WE (11/10), Noon-4pm - Excursion: EnergyXchange is transferring methane gas (from trash and waste) to power greenhouses, pottery kiln and glass-blowing furnace. Learn about this model energy recovery projects. RSVP: lori@wnca.org.

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ADD/ADHD and Meditation: Introduction Scientific findings from medical journals on the applications of the Transcendental Meditation technique for treatment of ADHD and other learning disorders. Discussion, video and Q&A. Free. Info: www.adhd-tm.org. • WEEKLY - Meets at the Asheville TM Center, 165 E. Chestnut St. Info: 254-4350. Art of Intimacy Learn life-changing communication and relationship skills, drawing from the work of Marshal Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication), Brad Blanton (Radical Honesty), Susan Campbell (Getting Real), John Bradshaw (Homecoming) and others. $60/4-session class. Info: 254-5613 or www. theREALcenter.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 7:309:30pm - Meeting. C.L.O.S.E.R.R. Community Liaison Organization for Support, Education, Reform and Referral. The group offers support, networking, education, entertainment and fellowship for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Straight and their Allies. • TUESDAYS, 7-9pm - Meets in the social room at All Souls Episcopal in Asheville. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Free, but registration and appointments required unless otherwise noted. To register or for info: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600. • TH (11/11), 6-7pm - “New Innovations in Joint Replacement: The Good and the Bad,â€? with Brian Seng, D.O., an orthopedic surgeon with Hendersonville Orthopaedics. • SA (11/13), 1:30-5pm - “Just for Girls,â€? discussions focusing on healthy

bodies, stress, coping, dating and nutrition. Sponsored by Pardee Hospital, the Girl Scouts and the Henderson County Family YMCA. • MO (11/15), 2:30-4:30pm - “Managing Back Pain with Physical Therapy,â€? with David Gerrer. • WE (11/17), 10am12:30pm - Diabetes Awareness Day. Come learn how to manage the disease at this event, which will include free blood sugar, blood pressure, body-fat analysis and foot screenings. A1C screenings will be available for $20. Free Blood Pressure Clinic • TUESDAYS, 1-6pm - The Faith Community Nurse at SOS Anglican Mission will offer free blood pressure checks at 370 N. Louisiana Ave, Suite C1. Info: rchovey@sos.spc-asheville.org. Hands On! This children’s museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.Fri., 10am-5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on certain days. Info: 6978333 or www.handsonwnc. org. • TU (11/16), 4:30-5:30pm - “Women’s Heart Health,â€? a lecture with Julie Palmer of Park Ridge Health. Registration required. Free. Henderson County Red Cross Red Cross holds classes in CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults; Standard First Aid in Spanish; Babysitter Training; Pet First Aid. Located at 203 Second Ave. East, Hendersonville. Info: 693-5605. : Blood Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. • WE (11/10), 9am-1:30pm - Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway. Info: 693-5605. • TH (11/11), 10am-2:30pm - YMCA of Hendersonville, 810 6th Ave. Info: 692-5774. • FR (11/12), 8am-1pm West Henderson High School,

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3600 Haywood Road. Info: 891-6571. • MO (11/15), 10am-2:30pm - American Red Cross Chapter Office, 203 2nd Ave. Info: 693-5605. • TU (11/16), 2-6:30pm - Hendersonville Church of Christ, 1975 Haywood Road. Info: 692-0306. Just for Girls Health Event • SA (11/13), 1:30-4pm - “Let’s Talk About: Emotions, Stress, Coping, Keeping Me Safe, Relationships, Preventing Teen Pregnancyâ€? at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. For ages 1219. Refreshments and prizes. Register: 1-866-790-WELL. Post-Polio Resource Group • 2nd SATURDAYS, 1-3pm - Meets at CarePartners Health Services, Seymour Auditorium, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. Info: 254-5723.

Support Groups Adult Children Of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families ACOA is an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.Info:http://adultchildren.org. • FRIDAYS, 7pm - “Inner Childâ€? meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.Info: 545-9648. • SUNDAYS, 3pm - “Living in the Solutionâ€? meets at The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Open big book study. Info:5459648. • MONDAYS, 7pm “Generationsâ€? meets at First Congregational United Church Of Christ, 20 Oak St. at College, Asheville.Info: 474-5120. Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area.

Info: 800-286-1326 or www. wnc-alanon.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Newcomers meeting 7:30pm, Discussion meeting 8-9pm: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles. Enter through parking lot door. Info: 225-0515. • WEDNESDAYS, 8pm - AlAnon in West Asheville: Meeting at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd., across from Ingles. Newcomers meeting at 7:30pm. Info: 258-4799. • THURSDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting for parents of children with addictions: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles. Info: 242-6197. • FRIDAYS, 8pm - The Lambda (GLBT) group of AlAnon is a gay-friendly support group for families and friends of alcoholics, and holds their weekly candlelight meeting at All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 670-6277 (until 9pm). • FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 6868131. • FRIDAYS, 6:30pm Discussion meeting for couples only: All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 676-0485. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Al-Anon North: Meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Saturday Serenity at St Mary’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Charlotte and Macon. Beginners welcome. • SATURDAYS, Noon - Weaverville discussion meeting at First Baptist Church on N. Main St., next to the library. Enter via side glass doors. • SUNDAYS, 5-6pm Discussion meeting: West Asheville Presbyterian Church,

690 Haywood Road. Info: 281-1566. • MONDAYS, 7pm - Black Mountain Al-Anon: Meeting at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 201 Blue Ridge Road (corner of Blue Ridge Road and Hwy. 9). Info: 669-0274. • MONDAYS, 12-1pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 6868131. • TUESDAYS, 5:30pm - 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Study at Kennilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road. • TUESDAYS, 7pm Discussion meeting: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. ALS Group Resource and support group for people with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), their family and friends. Meetings are held at 68 Sweeten Creek Rd. Info: 252-1097. • 2nd SUNDAYS, 3-5pm Meeting, with refreshments. Bipolar and Depression Support Group • WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm - Magnetic Minds meets at 314-F Patton Ave., in the Parkwood Business Park. Peer support, empowerment, recovery and advocacy. Info: 318-9179. Cancer Support Group for Caregivers • MONDAYS, 11am-Noon - Meetings at Jubilee, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Emotional support for family members of people experiencing cancer. Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Love offering. Info: 299-0394. Cancer Support Group for Women • MONDAYS, 1:30-3pm - Meetings at Biltmore United Methodist Church. Emotional support for women experiencing cancer. Facilitated by licensed clinical social worker. Info: 299-0394. Co-Dependents Anonymous

A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. • MONDAYS, 7:30-8:30pm Meetings at First Presbyterian Church annex building, 40 Church St., Asheville. Eating Disorders Individuals are welcome to come to one or all of the support group. Info: 337-4685 or www.thecenternc.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm - Support group for adults at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Focus is on positive peer support, coping skills and recovery tools. Led by licensed professionals. Free. HIV/AIDS Support Group Open support group for all who struggle with HIV/AIDS. Info: 252-7489, bannders2@ yahoo.com or www.wncap. org. • 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS, 67:30pm - Meeting. MemoryCaregivers Network Support for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Info: 645-9189 or 771-2219. • 1st TUESDAYS, 12:30-2pm - Meeting at Fletcher Calvary Episcopal Church. • 3rd TUESDAYS, 12:302pm - Meeting at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Mild MS Group Forming • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Interested in a new group for folks with mild MS? Talk about doctors, meds, vent, ask questions, laugh! Meets in Fletcher. Info: 676-1344 or ginamagar@yahoo.com. National Alliance on Mental Illness Dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, OCD, PTSD and anxiety disorders. Free connection recovery support groups. Info: 505-7353. • 3rd TUESDAYS - Support 6-7:30pm —- Meeting 7:30-

Sports Groups & Activities Asheville Extreme Speed Golf Championships (pd.) On Sunday, November 14, anyone with a golf club can hit and run their way

Kids At The Health Adventure Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. $8.50 adults/$7.50 students & seniors/$6 kids 2-11. Program info or to RSVP: 254-6373, ext. 324. Info: www.thehealthadventure.org. • THURSDAYS, 10:3011:30am - Preschool Play Date. Interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Free with admission. • 2nd THURSDAYS, 4-5pm - Origami Folding Frenzy. From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding. Included with museum admission. • SATURDAYS, Noon-2pm Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays.

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Featuring hands-on activities led by museum facilitators, the programs are fun for all ages. Free with admission. Celebration Singers of Asheville Community children’s chorus for ages 7-14. For audition/ performance info: 230-5778 or www.singasheville.org. • THURSDAYS, 6:30-7:45pm - New singers are invited to join the chorus. Rehearsals at First Congregational Church, downtown Asheville. Film Screen and Bulb-Planting Adventure • SU (11/14), 12:30-3pm - A free screening of the “green fable” Magic in the Forest (part of the International Children’s Film Festival) will be held at Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. At 2pm the film’s star, Victory Van Tuyl, will accompany children as they plant bulbs around the Vance Monument. Info: www.packsquarepark. org or 252-2300. Hands On! This children’s museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.Fri., 10am-5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on certain days. Info: 6978333 or www.handsonwnc. org. • TH (11/11), 11am-2pm - Write a letter or wish list for Santa, who will be making a special visit. Super Saturday • SATURDAYS - Classes in the arts, sciences, foreign languages and more at UNCA. For students grades 3-8. New classes for parents in basketry and gentle yoga. Registration and information: 251-6558 or cesap.unca.edu/ super-saturday-program.

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8:3pm at 356 Biltmore Ave. Ste. 400 Overcomers Recovery Support Group A Christian-based 12-step recovery program. Provides a spiritual plan of recovery for people struggling with life-controlling problems. Meetings are held at S.O.S. Anglican Mission, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., suite C-1. All are welcome. Info: rchovey@ sos.spc-asheville.org or 575-2003. • MONDAYS, 6:30PM - A support group for men will meet. • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - A support group for women will meet. Overeaters Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. This 12-step program welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings are one hour unless noted. • THURSDAYS, Noon - Asheville: Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Rd. (S. 25 at Yorkshire). Info: 298-1899. • SATURDAYS, 9:30am Black Mountain: Carver Parks & Recreation Center, 101 Carver Ave. off Blue Ridge Road. Open relapse and recovery mtg. Info: 686-8131. • MONDAYS, 6:30pm - Hendersonville: Balfour United Meth. Church, 2567 Asheville Hwy. (Hwy. 25). Open mtg. Info: 1-800-5804761. • MONDAYS, 6pm - Asheville: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Open mtg. Info: 277-8185. • TUESDAYS, 10:30am-Noon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari. Open BBSS mtg. Info: 280-2213. S-Anon For those affected by someone else’s sexual behavior. Info: 545-4287 or 606-6803. • WEEKLY - Three meetings are available per week. Sexaholics Anonymous SA is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive patterns of lust, romance, destructive relationships, sexual thoughts or sexual behavior. Call confidential voice mail 681-9250 or e-mail saasheville@gmail. com. Info: www.orgsites. com/nc/saasheville/. • DAILY - Asheville meetings. Womenheart of Asheville • WEDNESDAYS (alternating), 10am-Noon or 6-8pm - This support group for women with heart disease meets at Parkway Behavioral

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Spirituality 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. (828)258-3229. Devotional Chanting and Meditation (pd.) Join The Rudras, Saturday, November 20, 6pm, for an evening of devotional chanting and meditation at Center for Spiritual Awareness of Asheville. Donation basis. • For details, visit www.csaasheville.org Reiki Introduction And Healing Circle • This Sunday (pd.) 2pm-3:30pm. Perfect opportunity to try Reiki! After educating you about Reiki, we’ll do a Meditation followed by each person receiving a

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Reiki Treatment. Downtown Asheville. • $12 Love Offering. • RSVP: (828) 3670434. www.AshevilleReiki. com A Mountain Mindfulness Sangha Part of the World Community of Mindful Living, inspired by the teachings of THICH NHAT HANH, the group practices mindfulness as the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. Practicing with a “sangha” (a community) can bring both joy and support. All are invited. Info & directions: mountainmindfulness@gmail.com, 684-7359 or 299-9382. • THURSDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Sitting and walking meditation, followed by sharing by sangha members. An Evening With Spirit • MONDAYS, 6-8pm - You are invited to an evening with Spirit. Theo Salvucci channels messages from the angelic realm at The White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Donations only. Info: 713-2439. Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation/ Free Introductory Lectures Your brain needs this: Scientists know TM creates brainwave coherence. Only an orderly brain can support higher consciousness. TM is easy to learn—enjoyable to practice. Dissolves deeprooted stress, reduces anxiety and depression. Verified by 600 scientific studies. Info: 254-4350 or www. MeditationAsheville.org. • SUNDAYS, 2pm - Meeting at Maharishi Enlightenment Center, 165 E. Chestnut St. Learn how to directly access the field of infinite creativity, intelligence and bliss within you, revitalizing mind and body and creating peace in collective consciousness.

Topics: Meditation and brain research; How meditation techniques compare; Meditation for social change; “What science says” and What is “transcending”? Free. Please RSVP. Asheville Chaos Magick Clique An informal discussion group that deals with metaphysics, postmodern spirituality, magick, occultism and related topics. Info: 777-9368. • 2nd THURSDAYS, 6-9pm - Meeting. Asheville Fortune Teller’s Guild • SUNDAYS, 7pm - Meeting. The guild encourages honesty and responsibility as well as maintaining a high standard for readings. Tarot readers, astrologers, palmists and any other non-mediums or non-psychics are welcome. Location info: 777-9368. Asheville Jewish Meditation and Chanting Circle • Alternate SUNDAYS, 1:15-3:15pm - Following the Awakened Heart Project’s (www.awakenedheartproject. org) approach to Jewish meditation, learn to cultivate an awareness of the Divine Presence. Gather at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave., Asheville. Asheville Meditation Center Classes are held at the Greenlife Community Center, 90 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: 5052300 or www.meditateasheville.org. • MONDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - Meditation for Inner Peace class. Donations accepted. Avatar Meher Baba “I have come not to teach but to awaken.” Info: 274-0307 or 274-7154. • SUNDAYS, 4pm - Meetings occur most Sundays in Asheville. Share Meher Baba’s inspiring message of divine

love and unity in the midst of diversity. Call for locations. Awakening Practices Study the works of Eckhart Tolle and put words into action through meditation and discussion. Info: Trey@ QueDox.com. • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Meets at the EnkaCandler Library meeting room. Baha’i Faith Everyone is welcome. Join us in our celebration of diversity: “The earth is one country and mankind its citizens,” Baha’u’llah. The Baha’i Center is located at 5 Ravenscroft Drive, Asheville. Info: 2511051 or www.wncbahai.org. • SUNDAYS, 11am - Sunday Devotional. Cloud Cottage Sangha This branch of the World Community of Mindful Living meets at 219 Old Toll Circle in Black Mountain, to practice seated meditation and mindfulness training. All events by donation. Info: 669-0920, cloudcottage@bellsouth.net or www.cloudcottage.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Community gathering for seated and walking meditation, sutra study and discussion. • THURSDAYS, 6-8pm - Wild Mind, a creative writing and art workshop. Bring a journal. $25 suggested donation. • SUNDAYS, 11am - ElevenEleven-Eleven, a step study group of Alcoholics Anonymous. • TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Mindfully Trim, free spiritual weight-loss support group. Community Worship Service With Fellowship Meal • SUNDAYS, 2-4pm - Join SOS Anglican Mission, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Asheville, for a worship service, followed by an Agape Fellowship meal.

Compassionate Communication Practice Group Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work, and community by practicing compassionate communication. Group uses a model developed by Marshall Rosenberg in his book Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life. Free. Info: 252-0538 or www.ashevilleccc.com. • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 5-6:15pm - Practice group for newcomers and experienced practitioners. Edgar Cayce Study Group • TUESDAYS, 2-4pm - Meet at West Asheville Unity Church, 130 Shelburne Road. Info: 298-8494 or jasonference@bellsouth.net. Free Morning Qi Gong Classes • MONDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8:30-9:30am - Classes with Peter Shea at Elements of Wellness, 3 Woodfin Ave. Info: 255-8285. Great Tree Zen Temple Offers a variety of practice opportunities in Soto Zen tradition. Zazen for individuals seeking to deepen their practice, family, women’s, writing retreats. Beginners welcome. Rev. Teijo Munnich. Info: www.greattreetemple.org or 645-2085. • Year-round schedule, weekly study and meditation. Hendersonville First Congregational United Church of Christ Located at 1735 Fifth Ave. W. in Hendersonville. Info: 692-8630 or www.fcchendersonville.org. • SU (11/14), 9:15am - Adult Forum: “Gays in the Military,” a presentation by Dr. Clay Eddleman. Clay’s main sourcewill be Queers in History, the comprehensive encyclopedia of historical gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.

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Buddhist Meditation and Discussion Meets in the space above the French Broad Food Co-op. Suggested donation: $8/$4 students & seniors. Info: 7795502 or www.meditation-innorthcarolina.org. • TU (11/16), 7:15-8:45pm “How is it Possible to Develop Faith?” Insight Meditation Group • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - People of all experience levels are welcome to join this drop-in meditation group. Meditation instructions will be given to those who are new to the practice. $5. Info: http://bit.ly/9XujJ6. Land of the Sky United Church of Christ Located at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 15 Overbrook Place, in East Asheville. • SUNDAYS, 9:15am Women-led, justice-focused, family-friendly, and open to all. Worship with Land of the Sky UCC. An open and affirming new church. Childcare available. Mindfulness Meditation Class Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 2583241 or www.billwalz.com. • SU (11/14), 2-5pm - Bill Walz, consciousness teacher and a writer for Rapid River Magazine, will lead a discussion titled “Committing to Our Own Evolution: An ascent toward consciousness,” at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St. downtown Asheville. Mediation $10-$20 suggested donation. • MONDAYS, 7-8pm Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. At the Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon Ave.). Donation.

Mother Grove Events Info: 230-5069, info@ mothergroveavl.org or www. mothergroveavl.org. • SUNDAYS, 10am - Drum Circle —- 10:30am - Weekly devotional service at the Temple. A simple service to ground and center you for the week. Spend some quiet time with the Goddess, with song, readings, meditation and prayer. At 70 Woodfin Place, Suite 2. • MONDAYS - Book discussion group, facilitated by Antiga, on the book The Creation of Patriarchy by Gerda Lemer. Info: 285-9927. Operation Hope’s Conference for Young Women • TU (11/12) & WE (11/13) - The conference’s vision is to instill “hope into the young women of this generation, creating honorable, obedient, purpose-filled and enabled women of God.” For women ages 10-25, but all are welcome. Held at Operation Hope, 15 Glenn Bridge Road, Suite D, in Arden. $7. Info: 651-9585. Psychic Development Class • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Learn to use your intuition to help yourself and others. Explore remote viewing, channeling, mediumship, telepathy, precognition and healing in a relaxed and fun-filled atmosphere. All are welcome. Love donations accepted. Info: 828-255-8304 or ecastro1@charter.net. RiverLink Events RiverLink, WNC’s organization working to improve life along the French Broad, sponsors a variety of river-friendly events. Info: 252-8474 or www. riverlink.org. • SA (11/13), 2pm - A multidenominational Labyrinth Dedication Ceremony will be held at the old cotton mill site in

the Rivers Arts District. The labyrinth was built for people of all religions, to be used for meditation and prayer. Info: 252-8474, ext. 17. Sounds of the Chakra Toning Circle • SUNDAYS, Noon-1pm - “Sounds of the Chakras.” Linda Go facilitates this sound healing offering at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., downtown Asheville. Love donation. Info: ashevillesoundhealing.com or 776-3786. Sri Sri Sri Shivabalayogi Meditation Group Receive initiation into Sri Swamiji’s one-hour meditation technique. One-hour of silent meditation followed by Bhajans (devotional singing). Fairview location directions: 299-3246. Info: www.shivabalamahayogi.com. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm “Silent Meditation.” Free. St. Germain Aquarian Consciousness Fellowship Sacred spaceusing the St. Germain Violet Flameto support ascension clearingis created with live high-frequency intuitive piano music from classical composers and includesthe Atomic Accelerator Chair and Water into Golden Elixir ceremonies. Info: 658-3362. • WEDNESDAYS, 6:309:30pm - Meditation and potluck in the Weaverville area. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Located at 10 N. Liberty St., Asheville. Info: 273-5420 or http://stmarkslutheran.net/thisMonth.pdf. • SUNDAYS, 5pm Crosswired “come as you are” service in the Fellowship Hall. Infant care and church school for youngsters is offered during the service. Tai Chi in Pack Square Park Join Tai Chi instructor Jonathan Santos on the lawn of Reuter Terrace in Pack

Square Park and revive the body and spirit. Open to all skill levels. Info: 252-2300 or www.packsquarepark.org. • SATURDAYS through (11/20), 10-11:30am - Tai Chi. Free. The Flame Within • SUNDAYS, 6:30pm - A “ministry to the metal underground” meets at St. Paul’s Church, 32 Roscraggen, Arden. Enjoy music, worship and teachings. All who come in good will are welcome. Look for “Flame Within Ministry” on Facebook for details. Toning for Peace Experience the health benefits of a form of singing anyone can do. Generate well-being and peace within. $5-$10. Info: 667-2967 or www. toningforpeace.org. • 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:302:45pm - At the Light Center in Black Mountain. Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville Located at the corner of Charlotte St. & Edwin Pl. Info: 254-6001 or www.uuasheville.org. • SUNDAYS, 9:15am & 11:15am - Services. Unity Center Events Celebrate joyful, mindful living in a church with heart. Contemporary music by Lytingale and The Unitic Band. Located at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. Info: 684-3798, 891-8700 or www.unitync.net. • WE (11/17), 7pm “Quantum Touch Healing & The Zero Point Energy Field,” with Rev. Pam Hurt. Learn about quantum energy and how different techniques can heal the body. Love offering. Windhorse Zen Community Meditation, Dharma talks, private instruction available Tuesday and Thursday

freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Where I live, 35 percent of all high school students confess (or brag) that they have engaged in binge drinking, which is defined as imbibing five or more alcoholic drinks in a two-hour period. According to my reading of the omens, your inner teenager may soon be longing to flirt with that kind of intense and total release. Can I talk him or her out of it? As much as I sympathize with the younger you’s need to escape the numbing effects of the daily grind, I’m asking the adult you to step in and assert your authority. Try to find a more constructive approach to liberation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Why did feathered dinosaurs evolve wings? Paleontologists in Britain have a new theory: It added to their sexual allure. The head researcher at the University of Manchester speculated that “maybe they ran around with their arms outstretched to show off how pretty their feathers were.” Eventually those forearms became wings that came in handy for flying. In other words, the power of flight did not originate from the urge to fly but rather from the urge to be attractive. Oddly enough, Taurus, this approach to understanding evolution would be useful for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you could develop some interesting new capacities as you work to enhance your appeal to people who matter.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

On the subject of being divided, novelist Iris Murdoch wrote the following: “He led a double life. Did that make him a liar? He did not feel a liar. He was a man of two truths.” Whether you deserve the generosity of that interpretation still remains to be seen, Gemini. It is possible that your version of doubleness will be rooted in deceit or delusion rather than sincere and honest duality. Of course I’m rooting for the latter. Please do all you can to ensure that you’re being authentic, not manipulative.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

My friend Ariel’s six-year-old daughter Juno doesn’t understand why anyone would build streets that run in a straight line. Isn’t it more fun if the highways and byways are crooked and curvy? Shouldn’t people want to get to where they’re going by veering this way and that, relishing the playful twists and turns? That’s where the best action is, says Juno, and I agree: in the tweak, in the twirl, in the winding way — not in the beeline route that leaves no room for improvisation. That’s especially true for you right now, my fellow Cancerian.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Would you be delighted if I arranged to get an offshore oil-drilling rig named after you? Probably not. Would you celebrate if you won a prestigious all-expenses-paid vacation to the hottest war zones in Afghanistan? I

doubt it. So don’t accept dubious honors and gifts like those, Leo. Be clear that you’re not interested in ego strokes that are irrelevant to your long-term dreams. If you hope to get the prize you’re aiming for, you will have to say a definitive no to supposedly good things that you don’t really want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The nature of the game is changing. Do you know which game I’m referring to? I mean the one that everyone’s playing but no one’s acknowledging they’re playing. The rules of the game had held steady for quite some time, but recently they began to shift. Now even the game’s rewards are in the process of metamorphosing. My advice? You don’t necessarily need to splash a big dose of raw candor all over the place, but I do recommend that you at least tell yourself the truth about what’s going on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

My Facebook friend Robert Goldberg has come up with terms for you Libras that puts a more positive spin on your reputation as a fence-sitter. He suggests “fence dancer” or “fence warrior.” You don’t always deserve to be bestowed with those honorable titles, of course. Sometimes you really do molder there in your intermediate position, paralyzed by indecision and unable to do what’s in the best interests of anyone, including yourself. But on other occasions — like now — you have the power to use your in-between status dynamically, coordinating the opposing interests to work as a whole that’s greater than the sum of the parts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“I cannot seem to feel alive unless I am alert,” wrote author Charles Bowden, “and I cannot feel alert unless I push past the point where I have control.” Yikes! That’s a pretty extreme approach. But I suggest that you consider trying it out in the coming week. If you hope to seize even one of the multiple opportunities that are swirling in your vicinity, you will need both supreme focus and a loosey-goosey willingness to respond to novelty. So don’t tense up and blank out and try to wrestle the mysterious flows into submission. Use your sixth sense to find the groove, and relax into it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried,” said Winston Churchill. He was defending his favorite political system, asserting that its imperfections are superior to the flaws of monarchy, plutocracy, anarchy, theocracy, and the rest. I invite you to use a similar gauge as you evaluate the belief system that’s at the center of your life. Does it sometimes lead you astray, cause you to see things that aren’t really there, and fill you with confusion — but in ways that are more life-enhancing than any other belief system you know of? Or is your belief system actually kind of toxic? Should you consider

replacing it with another set of organizing principles? If it’s the latter, now would be a good time to begin making a change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Connie Post, my beloved former editor at the Dayton Daily News, sent me a haiku-like poem that I’d like you to ponder: “November trees / which are living? / which are dead?” I’m hoping this will put you in the mood to mull over an even bigger question, namely: What parts of your own life are withering and what parts are thriving? In my astrological opinion, it’s very important that you know the difference, and act accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Numerologists say the number 10 signifies completion, wholeness, totality. It could rightly serve as your lucky number in the coming weeks — a symbol of your power to draw long-term processes to a climax on your own terms. But you might also want to consider using 11 as your emblem of good mojo. That number denotes the drive to surpass the success you’ve earned before — to transcend easy triumphs and conventional wisdom so as to reach for a more challenging conquest. Either way, Aquarius, I think you’ll be flying high for the foreseeable future, so there’s no need to worry about which way you should go. If you do choose 11, the risks will be somewhat greater and the rewards more interesting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

In Moby Dick, Herman Melville suggested that ideally a person should be a “patriot to heaven.” Poet Gary Snyder wrote, “I pledge allegiance to the soil / one ecosystem / in diversity / under the sun / with joyful interpenetration for all.” Seminal environmentalist Edward Abbey said, “My loyalties will not be bound by national borders . . . or limited in the spiritual dimension by one language or culture. I pledge my allegiance to the damned human race, and my everlasting love to the green hills of Earth, and my intimations of glory to the singing stars, to the very end of space and time.” I recommend you experiment with this perspective in the coming weeks, Pisces. You don’t have to tone down your love for your tribe or country. Just see if you can expand your sense of belonging . . . extend the borders of your comfort zone . . . and feel at home everywhere you go.

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Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings 16 Patton Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 1-6pm (open on Sun. May-Oct. only). Info: 236-2889 or www.16patton.com. • Through SA (11/27) Paintings of the French Broad River by John Mac Kah. • SA (11/13) through SA (1/8) - Paintings and drawings by select staff and students of The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas and Reflections, a solo exhibition by Lori Gene, will be on display. • SA (11/13), 6-8pm - An opening reception for an exhibition by The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas and by Lori Gene will be held. Appalachian Pastel Society Info: www.appalachian-pastel-society.org. • Through SA (11/13) - The Pastel Society’s second Annual National Juried Exhibition, featuring paintings by Lorraine King, Karen White Chambers and Fran Greenberg, will be on display at the Haywood County Arts Council, 86 N. Main St. in Waynesville. Art at UNCA Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. • Through TU (11/30) - Archaea: Secret Life in Yellowstone & Beyond, an exhibition by Robbie Lipe, will be on display at Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library. • FR (11/12) & SA (11/13), 7-10pm - Shift, an exhibition of interactive-media artwork reflecting dialogue between “reality, perception and shifting perspectives,” by students in UNCA Multimedia Arts and Sciences department will be on display at Zeis Hall. Info: 350-4567. • FR (11/12) through TU (11/23) - An exhibition of paintings and prints by UNCA students Giedre Krulikas, Stephanie Coppola and Emily

Cocherham will be on display at Owen Hall, second floor gallery. • FR (11/12), 6pm - Opening reception for an exhibition by UNCA students Giedre Krulikas, Stephanie Coppola and Emily Cocherham at Owen Hall. Art League of Henderson County The ALHC meets and shows exhibits at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. (25N) in downtown Hendersonville. For viewing hours: 692-0575. Info: 6987868 or www.artleague.net. • Through TH (11/11) - Will Paint for Food, watercolors by John Anderson. • SU (11/14) through FR (1/7) - 2010 All Member Art Show at the Opportunity House. • SU (11/14), 2-4pm - Opening reception for the 2010 All Member Art Show. Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 14pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville. Info: 693-8504 or www. acofhc.org. • Through FR (11/26) - Fiber Arts, an exhibition featuring clothing, quilts, wall hangings and other works of fiber art. Pattiy Torno, well-known fiber artist in Asheville’s River Arts District, will judge. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/ Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org. • Through SU (3/13) - The Director’s Cut: 1995-2010. • Through SU (12/5) - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits in the Appleby Foundation Gallery. • Through SU (12/5) - Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest. Bella Vista Art Gallery Located in Biltmore Village, next to the parking lot of Rezaz’s restaurant. Open Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm, and Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 7680246 or www.bellavistaart. com. • Through TU (11/30) Feature wall artist Skip Rohde, Etchings & Dry Points of Asheville Area. New paintings: Galen Frost Bernard. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 350-8484, bmcmac@

bellsouth.net or www.blackmountaincollege.org. • Through SA (2/5) Paintings by Don Alter and W.P. “Pete” Jennerjahn. Blue Spiral 1 The gallery at 38 Biltmore Ave. is open Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 251-0202 or www.bluespiral1.com. • Through FR (12/31) - Milestones: Blue Ridge Parkway, an exhibition by 20 regional artists; “animal imagery earthenware” by Ron Meyers; and figurative ceramic sculpture by Donna Polseno. Castell Photography A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off of Eagle St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography. com. • Through SA (11/27) - Finding Her Place, an exhibition by Brie Castell. • Through SA (11/27) - The Human Condition, a juried exhibition addressing a wide scope of visual ideas relating to the concept of the human psyche. Center For Craft, Creativity and Design Located at the Kellogg Conference Center, 11 Broyles Road. in Hendersonville. Info: 8902050 or www.craftscreativitydesign.org. • Through FR (12/3) - Out of the Board Room & Into the Studio, an exhibition honoring the work of retiring Executive Director Dian Magie. Events at the Turchin Center Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is at 423 West King St. in Boone. Info: 262-3017 or www.tcva.org. • Through SA (11/13) MANinfested DESTINY: From Boone to Boon, an exhibition by Dan Smith; Perspectives in Bronze, sculpture by Greg Bailey and Michael Warrick; and Evidence of Things Unseen, paintings by Amy Cheng. • Through SA (12/4) - In the Shadow of the Volcanoes: Contemporary Art from the Mountains of Central Mexico. • Through SA (12/4) Evidence of Things Unseen, contemporary paintings by Martha Neaves in Catwalk Community Gallery. Haywood County Arts Council The HCAC sponsors a variety of art-related events in Waynesville and Haywood County. Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC’s Gallery 86 (86 North Main St.) in Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: 452-0593 or www.haywoodarts.org.

• Through SA (11/13) - The Appalachian Pastel Society’s second annual National Juried Exhibit. Miya Gallery Located at 20 N. Main St., Weaverville. Info: 658-9655 or www.miyagallery.com. • Through FR (12/31) - Art by Simone Wilson will be on display. Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts Located at 70 Bingo Loop in Cherokee. Info: 497-3945. • Through (11/21) - Works by Paul Hornbuckle, Dean Reed and Henrietta Lambert will be on display. Odyssey Gallery Exhibits work by Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts instructors and residents. Located at 236 Clingman Ave. in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 285-0210 or www.highwaterclays.com. • Through TU (12/7) - Dearly Departed, featuring the work of Beth Bond, Patty Bilbro and Alex Irvine. Pack Place Gallery Located at 2 S. Pack Place Square. Info: 257-4500 or www.packplace.org. • Through SU (11/14) Asheville Artist Bridget Conn presents Patience, an exhibit on display at the Community Gallery. •SA (11/13), 2-4pm - Opening reception for Patience. Penland School of Crafts A national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Info: www.penland.org or 765-2359. • Through SU (11/14) - The Core Show 2010 will be on display. Seven Sisters Gallery This Black Mountain gallery is located at 117 Cherry St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., Noon-5pm. Info: 669-5107 or www.sevensistersgallery.com. • Through SU (11/14) - Oil paintings by Jeff Pittman and sculpture by Michelle Sumares will be on display. Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery Located at 103 West St., Black Mountain. Info: 357-8327 or www.studio103fineartgallery.com. • Through SA (11/27) Floating Women, an exhibit of oil paintings by Les Caison III. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org. • WE (11/17) through FR (12/17) - Santa’s Palette Holiday Show. Upstairs Artspace

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Contemporary nonprofit gallery at 49 S. Trade St. in Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: 859-2828 or www.upstairsartspace.org. • Through SA (11/13) - Three exhibits: Mountain Glass, Line in Landscape and Constance Humphries: New Work. WCU Exhibits Unless otherwise noted, exhibits are held at the Fine Art Museum, Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Thurs. 10am7pm. Free, but donations welcome. Info: 227-3591 or www.fineartmuseum.wcu. edu. • Through FR (12/17) - Worldviews: A Year of the Collections. Highlighting selections from the permanent collection and new acquisitions to include recent gifts by regional, national and international artists. • Through FR (11/12) School of Art & Design MFA Exhibit: Tracy Kirchmann, Sculpture. • Through FR (12/17) - Reclaiming Cultural Ownership: Challenging Indian Stereotypes, an installation of photographs and commercial merchandise focusing on “unlearning” stereotypes and fostering Native pride by noted Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian artist Shan Goshorn. • Through FR (12/17) Seeing Rural Appalachia, an exhibition of photographs by Mike Smith. • WE (11/17) through SA (11/20) - AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit. Several panels from the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt, originally created as a memorial to nearly 100,000 individuals lost to AIDS. • WE (11/17), 5-7pm - Reception for the AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit, before RENT performance in the Fine & Performing Arts Center.

More Art Exhibits & Openings Art at the N.C. Arboretum Works by members of the Asheville Quilt Guild and regional artists are on display daily in The Visitor Education Center. Info: 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org. • Through MO (2/28) - Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations, an exhibition on display in the Baker Center. Grand Bohemian Gallery Located at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village, 11 Boston Way. Info: www.bohemianhotelasheville. com or 505-2949.

• Through MO (11/22) - New paintings by the French painter Jean Claude Roy will be on display. • Through TU (11/30) - New work by Eric Serritella, which includes hand-carved trompe l’oeil vessels and a new series of wall hangings, created in similar style. Photography and Function • SA (11/13), 2-5:30pm - Art & Social Event: Meet local artist and educator Tara O’Loughlin at the West Asheville Library opening of her photographic works. Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 189 W. Main Street, Brevard. Info: 8842347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org. • Through SA (11/27) - Decoration Day in the Mountains.

Classes, Meetings & Arts-Related Events Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 14pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville. Info: 693-8504 or www. acofhc.org. • MO (11/15), 5:30-7:30pm - “Change and Evolution,” meeting and reception for Henderson County arts and cultural nonprofit organizations and businesses. Meet, share ideas, and possibly develop new partnerships. Arts enthusiasts also welcome. RSVP. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/ Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org. • FR (11/12), Noon-1pm Art Break: A guided tour of the exhibition Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest, led by curator Frank Thomson. Craft Campus at UNCA Located at 1 University Heights, Asheville. Info: 2502392 or www.unca.edu/craftcampus. • TU (11/16), 7pm - Meet the Maker: A conversation with sculpture Arnie Zimmerman in UNCA’s Owen Hall, room 302. Info: 250-2392. Events at the Turchin Center Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is at 423 West King St. in Boone. Info: 262-3017 or www.tcva.org. • WE (11/17), Noon-1pm - A lecture focusing on the Mexico exhibition will be held. Bring lunch. Mountain Made

Located in the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville. Features the works of regional artisans, writers and musicians. Info: 350-0307 or mtnmade807@aol.com. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS, 10am-6pm & SUNDAYS, Noon-5pm - Glass blowing demonstrations. Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Rt. 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal.info@ gmail.com or www.svfal.org. • THURSDAYS, Noon-3pm - Experimental Art Group. Experimental learning and sharing water-media techniques and collage. Suggested donation $4. • FRIDAYS, 10am-1pm - Open studio for figure drawing. Small fee for model. • MONDAYS, 10am-1pm Open studio for portrait painting. Small fee for model. • TUESDAYS (through 11/16) - Art with Lorelle Bacon. Adults 1-3pm and youth 3:30-5pm. All levels welcome. $15/class. Registration required. The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas Located at 362 Depot St. in the River Arts District. Info: 252-5050 or www.fineartsleague.org. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Open figure drawing sessions. Four 5-minute poses and four 20-minute poses. $5.

Art/Craft Fairs Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar • FR (11/12), Noon-7pm & SA (11/13), 9am-3pm - 17th annual Christmas Craft Bazaar in the Fellowship Hall at Weaverville United Methodist Church, 85 N. Main St. More than 26 crafters with one-ofa-kind items. Plus, Santa will be having his picture taken with kids. Refreshments. Info: 645-2367. Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/ Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org. • TU (11/15) through SU (11/21), 10am-5pm - Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. Local artists with handmade arts and crafts, plus book signings by Katie Boyette, Jennifer Lipsey and Leo Monahan. Silent auction on the final day with items donated by local artists, shops, spas and more. Gifts of Hope Holiday Fair • SA (11/13), 10am-4pm & SU (11/14), 10am-3pm - The fair, featuring Ten

Thousand Villages, will be held in the parish hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Preview party Nov. 12, 5:308:30pm, with a $5 donation. Info: 693-7458. Patchwork Craft Group Show • FR (11/12), 9am-6pm & SA (11/13), 10am-4pm - 28th annual Patchwork Craft Group Show and Sale at St. Timothy Methodist Church, 1020 Asheville Highway, Brevard. Food, drinks, coffee. Free parking, free admission. Info: 883-2029. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org. • FR (11/12), 6-8pm - A casual preview party will be held for the ArtMart craft show and fundraiser. • SA (11/13), 9am-4pm - Eighth annual ArtMart arts and crafts show, a fundraiser for the arts council, featuring paintings, photography, woodwork, baskets, fiber, clay, glass, cards, mixed media, dolls and more.

Spoken & Written Word A Rumi Night of Poetry & Music • SU (11/14), 7pm - Peter Rogan of N.Y. and Florida will recite Sufi verses for the heart and soul at One Center Yoga in downtown Asheville. Tickets at Malaprop’s Bookstore for $13/$15 at the door. Info: www.poetryofrumi. com. Asheville Storytelling Circle A nonprofit dedicated to excellence in the oral tradition that affirms various cultures through storytelling, and nourishes the development of emerging and established artists. Guests and new members always welcome. Info: 274-1123. • 3rd MONDAYS, 7pm - Tellers and listeners are invited to come to Asheville Terrace Lobby, 200 Tunnel Road. Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www. brbooks-news.com or 4566000. • SA (11/13), 4pm - Kathryn Magendie will discuss her novels and celebrate the release of Sweetie. • TH (11/18), 6:30pm Elizabeth Kostova, the author of The Swan Thieves and The Historian, will read from and discuss her novels. Buncombe County Public Libraries

LIBRARY ABBREVIATIONS Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n NA = North Asheville Library (1030 Merrimon Avenue, 250-4752) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 250-6486) n Library storyline: 250KIDS. • WE (11/10), 6:30pm Library Knitters. BM —- 1pm - Book Club: South of Broad by Pat Conroy. FV. • SA (11/13), 8:30am-2pm - The Used Book Sale. Books for adults and kids, DVDs and books on tape at bargain prices. EA. • TU (11/16), 7pm - Book Club: Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. BM. • WE (11/17), 5-7pm - Library Knitters: A casual knitting and needlework group for all skill levels. SW. • TH (11/18), 7pm - Book Club: Jim the Boy and The

Blue Star by Tony Earley SW —- 7pm - Book Club: Stones from the River by by Ursula Hegi. FV —- 2:30pm - Book Club: Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. SS. Courageous Words • SA (11/13), 10:30am-Noon - “Courageous Words,” a writing workshop with Victoria Rose, for aspiring writers ages 9 to 109 —- 4:30-6pm - “Recycling Your Past,” a workshop with author David Lamoureaux. Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is at 3 E. Jackson St. in downtown Sylva. Info: 586-9499 or more@citylightsnc.com. • SA (11/13), 7pm Celebrate the small farmer in America. Featured authors, who will each read from their books, are Jim Minick, author of The Blueberry Years: A Memoir of Farm and Family, and Dana Wildsmith, author of Back to Abnormal: Surviving on an Old Farm in the New South. • TH (11/18), 10:30am - Coffee with the Poet: Karen Holmes. Events at Malaprop’s The bookstore and cafe at 55 Haywood St. hosts visiting authors for talks and book signings. Info: 254-6734 or www.malaprops.com.

• TH (11/11), 7pm - Chaplain Patrick McLaughlin will discuss his book No Atheists in Foxholes: Reflections and Prayers from the Front. • FR (11/12), 7pm - Amy Sedaris will discuss her book Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. Tickets to the event are $33 plus tax and include a hardcover copy of Simple Times. • SA (11/13), 2pm - Jim Minick will read from and sign copies of his book The Blueberry Years: A Memoir of Farm and Family —- 7pm - Local author Patti Digh will read from and sign copies of her book Creative Is a Verb: If You’re Alive, You’re Creative. • SU (11/14), 3pm - Tamam Kahn, a poet and practicing Sufi, will read from her book Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad —5pm - Editor of The Sound of Poets Cooking, Richard Krawiec will discuss this compilation of poetry and recipes. • MO (11/15), 7pm - Trish Brown will discuss the first Asheville trail-running guidebook. • TU (11/16), 7pm - Nancie McDermott will discuss her cookbook Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations.

• WE (11/17), 7pm - Georgann Eubanks will discuss her book Literary Trails of the North Carolina Piedmont: A Guidebook. • TH (11/18), 7pm - Local author Catherine Faherty will discuss her book Communication: What Does It Mean to Me?: A “Contract for Communication” that will promote understanding between individuals with autism or Asperger’s and therapists, co-workers, and many more! —- 7pm - Stitch-n-Bitch with Stacey Budge-Kamison. Bring a project to work on. Events at Spellbound Spellbound Children’s Bookshop is located at 19 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 232-2228 or spellboundbooks@netzero. com. • SA (11/13), 4pm - A bookrelease party for Annalee Kwochka’s new chapbook of poetry will be held and will feature live music and refreshments. Flood Reading Series • WE (11/17), 8-9:30pm - The reading series begins with a book-release event for Charles Dodd White’s novel Lambs of Men. Local authors Sam Need and Adam Blake Wright will also read from selected works. Held at

Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave. Info: 779-1013. Literary Events at UNCA Events are free unless noted. Tickets & info: 232-5000. • WE (11/10), 8pm - Slam poet Bobby LeFebre will give a performance. An open mic will follow. Held at the Highsmith University Union. Free. This performance may not be suitable for younger audiences and is sponsored by HOLA. Info: hola.unca@ gmail.com. Public Reading at the Library Annex • TH (11/11), 7pm - Zack Allen, the author of Eggtown and Other Stories, and poet Britt Kaufmann, the author of the forthcoming chapbook of poetry titled Belonging, will give a joint reading at the Library Annex, 18 Town Square, Burnsville. Info: 6822600 or www.amyregionallibrary.org/yancey/index.html. Rumi Night of Poetry and Music • SU (11/14), 7pm - Peter Rogan of N.Y. and Florida will recite Sufi verses for the heart and soul at One Center Yoga in downtown Asheville. Tickets at Malaprop’s Bookstore for $13/$15 at the door. Info: www.poetryofrumi. com. The Brevard Storytelling Festival

• FR (11/12) & SA (11/13) Willy Claflin and Beth Horner will be featured guest readers, while three NCSG regional tellers share stories. Morning sessions include activities for young children and afternoon/evening events include workshops and concerts for adults. Held at Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard. Free. Info: 8843151. Complete schedule: www.ncstoryguild.org. The Writers’ Guild of WNC Visitors and new members are invited to the meetings to talk about writing and publishing. • 2nd THURSDAY, 1-3pm - Meeting at Fletcher Public Library, 120 Library Road. Writers’ Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 254-8111 or www. twwoa.org. • Through TU (11/30) - Young Writers Contest: Thomas Wolfe Fiction Contest. $10 reading fee.

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Show on Nov. 12-14, 2010, Friday and Saturday. 10am6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Prehistoric Exhibits is located in Downtown Kingsport at 321 Broad St. In addition to gems, mineral, and jewlery there will be artifacts, lectures, fossils, beads and door prizes. $3 admission fee. Children under 12 free. Greek Orthodox Church’s Luncheon & Bake Sale At the Hellenic Hall of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave. Info: 253-3754 or 254-7424. • SU (11/14), 11am-2pm - Annual Fall Greek Luncheon & Bake Sale. There will be a special takeout cafeteria line in the back of the hall beginning at 10:30am or orders may be called in ahead and be picked up.

Music African Drumming With Billy Zanski at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., downtown Asheville. Drums provided. No experience necessary. Suggested donation $10 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 768-2826. • SUNDAYS, 2-3pm Beginner. Black Mountain Center for the Arts Musical Events

Located at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Info: 6690930 or www.blackmountainarts.org. • SA (11/13), 7:30pm - The music store Acoustic Corner’s instructors will perform solo and ensemble works in a broad array of styles. Featuring David Zoll, Matt Kinne, Laurie Fisher, Natalya Weinstein, Andy Pond and Will Straughan. $10. Cantaria Cantaria is a community chorus for gay and gay-supportive men who enjoy singing a wide variety of choral literature for men’s voices. Info: 254-9264 or www.cantariaasheville.org. • SUNDAYS, 5-7pm Rehearsals. EMBE Marimba Band’s CDRelease Party • TH (11/18), 7pm - EMBE’s record New Hope “captures rhythms from around the world.” Listen live at Evergreen Community Charter School, 50 Bell Road. Info: www.evergreenccs.org. $15, all proceeds support Evergreen’s music program. Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness Located at 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. • SU (11/14), 4pm - Three soloists and a handbell choir will sing and play music that

The 2010 Mountain Xpress Holiday Art Contest Call to artists – young and old! Get out those art supplies and submit your holiday-themed artwork to the Xpress by Friday, Nov. 26th If you do, you could win the opportunity to… • Have your art appear in color inside one of our December holiday guides, which will publish on Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15! • Have your art displayed at the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville (One Page Ave.) from Friday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 19! There will be a free, open-to-the-public reception for Xpress’ holiday art show on Friday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. with treats and entertainment. Coinciding with the art show, entries from the annual Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, will also be on display at the Grove Arcade. To enter the Xpress Holiday Art Contest, here’s what you do: Create holiday-inspired art within a squarish space (9.5” H x 10.25” W) and keep the colors bright! The following mediums will work best in print: watercolor, acrylic, crayons, colored pencils or pastels (no graphite pencil, please). Entries must be received at the Xpress no later than Friday, Nov. 26. All artwork must have a completed registration form affixed to the back. Don’t forget to include a SASE if you’d like your artwork returned!

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Why: Our VOICE/REACH presents a reading of collected works published in the zine “Together We Are Strong.” The poetic compilation features “stories of survival and resilience by survivors of sexual abuse” contributed by “local individuals who have used writing as one of the tools in their journey towards healing,” as stated in a press release. “Local author and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation poet laureate, Laura Hope-Gill, is one of the featured contributors to the zine. Her story, along with dozens of others, will be shared in spoken-word form by volunteers who will be doing the readings.” After the reading, live music will be performed in the café and there will be a silent-art auction featuring work by various local artists,

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with all proceeds benefiting REACH art classes, which are offered to survivors of sexual assault. This event is presented by Our VOICE, a nonprofit dedicated to serving “all individuals in Buncombe County affected by sexual assault and abuse, through counseling, advocacy and education,” and by REACH, the cultural outreach program of Arts2People that “brings healing through the arts to those in need.” “This is a great opportunity for these stories to be shared,” says Our VOICE executive director Barb Anderson. “The voices of survival and strength are humbling, and we as a community are able to bear witness to healing in its purest form.”

benefitscalendar Calendar for November 10 - 18, 2010 Absolute Theatre Company Located in the Skyland Performing Arts Center, 358 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Info: 693-0087 or www.absolutetheatre.org. • SA (11/13), 7:30pm - My Charmed Life, a one-woman show directed by Kate Brighton, will be performed. $20. All proceeds “will go help keep the Absolute Theatre Company alive!” Info: 693-0087 or www.thespac.org. Animal Compassion Network WNC’s largest nonprofit, safe-for-life animal welfare organization. Find a new pet at ACN’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview St., Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 274DOGS or www.animalcompassionnetwork.org. • TH (11/11), 5:30pm - The 7th annual Taste of Compassion fundraiser will be held at The Venue on Market St. in downtown Asheville. Wine tastings, vegetarian hors d’oeuvres, dessert and silent auction, which will include vacations, rounds of golf and more. All proceeds benefit ACN. $30/$35 at the door. Art From the Heart

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• SU (11/14), 10am-2pm - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville presents a silent auction of original Haitian art. Funds benefit Haitian artists and enable Haitians to deliver health care and education in their own communities. Asheville Humane Society Located at 14 Forever Friend Lane (I-26 to Brevard Road Exit). View photos of animals currently available for adoption online. Foster homes needed. Info: 761-2001 or www. ashevillehumane.org. • SA (11/13), 1-5pm - “PBR for Pups” at Universal Joint Bar, 784 Haywood Road, W. Asheville. Proceeds from sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer will benefit Asheville Humane Society. Carpenter’s Heart A faith-based nonprofit whose goal is to build relationships, just as Christ did. The organization works in Buncombe County, in any area of need (wheel chair ramps, back-toschool ministries and much more). Info: www.carpentersheart.org. • SA (11/13), 4-7pm - When Pigs Fly: A BBQ fundraiser held at Newbridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Ave. All proceeds benefit an international orphanage project sponsored by Carpenter’s Heart. $5/Free for children under 10. Meals on Wheels’ Santa for Seniors Project • Through MO (11/20) - Now collecting items for the “Santa For Seniors” project. Scarves, lap robes, hats, slipper socks, calendars, handkerchiefs, personal care items and more can be dropped off at Meals On Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville. Info: 253-5286. Meher Free Dispensary Fundraiser • MO (11/15), 3-6pm - Chai, bazaar and raffle. Photo prints, Indian handicrafts, jewelry —- 6:30-9pm - A special Chai Pani prix fixe dinner $40/$55 with wine pairing. Reservations: 254-4003 or isaacclay@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit the Dispensary, which is committed to supporting health care in rural Maharashtra, India. Our VOICE/Reach Fundraiser • SA (11/13), 7pm - Live poetry reading of the zine “Together We Are Strong,” stories of survival and resilience

by survivors of sexual abuse. At Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Copies of the zine will be available for a donation. Plus, a silent auction for Reach. Info: 252-0562, ext.15. Penland School of Crafts A national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Info: www.penland.org or 7652359. • TH (11/18), 8pm - Auction of works by students and instructors made during a Penland workshop session. All proceeds will benefit Penland scholarship programs. At the Northlight building. Info: 765-2359 or www.penland.org. Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation The Foundation’s mission is to save healthy, adoptable animals in the Haywood County Animal Control facility. Located at 1659 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www.sargeandfriends.org or 246-9050. • TU (11/16) - Balsam Mountain Inn presents Bow-Meow Banquet. All proceeds go to Sarge’s. $10/$15 at the door. Tickets: 246-9050. Womansong A community chorus promoting musical expression and creativity among women in WNC. Info: 281-4122 or www. womansong.org. • SA (11/13), Noon-4pm - The Womansong Art and Crafts Fair/Fundraiser, featuring paintings, knit-goods, books, holiday ornaments, a raffle, hot chai, pottery and much more, will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. Info: 507-5524.

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emphasizes bell sounds and words. The concert, titled “I Can Hear the Bells!,” will be held in the sanctuary. A reception will follow. Love offering. Info: 693-9783. Haywood Community Band Concerts are presented at the Maggie Valley Pavilion, adjacent to the Maggie ValleyTown Hall, and are free to attend. Bring a picnic dinner. Info: 452-5553 or 452-7530 or www.haywoodcommunityband.org. • THURSDAYS, 7pm Rehearsals at Grace Episcopal Church, 394 N. Haywood St., Waynesville. All interested concert band musicians are welcome to attend. Land of the Sky Chorus For men age 12 and older. Info: www.ashevillebarbershop.com or 768-9303. • TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Open Rehearsals at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Pl. Music at Brevard College Events take place in the Porter Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Brevard College. Tickets & info: 8848330. • FR (11/12), 7-9pm - Charles Pettee & Folk Psalm Concert. All proceeds benefit Rise & Shine Freedom School and their After School Program (a nonprofit located in Brevard). The concert and community event will focus on the Psalms, music, adult and children health issues and sustainable agriculture. Tickets are available at Highland Books & the N.I.M. Office. $15. Music at Earthaven • FR (11/12), 7:30pm - Singer/songwriter Michael Holt will perform a concert at Council Hall, 5 Consensus Circle, Black Mountain. $10. Info: www.michaelholtmusic. com. Music at Etowah Library • WE (11/17), 3pm - Joanna Cooper and King Goslin present “Fisherman’s Daughter” on guitar and bass at the Etowah Library, 101 Brickyard Road. Info: 891-6577. Music at Jubilee! • FR (11/12), 7:30-10pm - The world-fusion trio Free Planet Radio and neo-soul singer Kat Williams will perform at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St. $12, tickets are available at Malaprop’s books. Info: 252-3232. Music at UNCA Concerts are held in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets & info: 2325000. • SU (11/14), 4pm - The Student Chamber Music concert, including a flute choir, string quartet and brass quin-

tet, will be held at Lipinsky Auditorium. $5. Song O’ Sky Chorus (Sweet Adelines International) The chorus is always looking for women 18+ who want to learn how to sing barbershop harmony. Please visit a rehearsal. Info: 1-866-8249547 or www.songosky.org. • MONDAYS, 6:45pm Rehearsal at Reed Memorial Baptist Church on Fairview Road. (enter parking lot on Cedar St.). Guests welcome. Songwriting 101 • TH (11/18), 6:30-8:30pm - Dave Dribbon of Tennessee Hollow will lead this songwriting class at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St. Discuss songwriting mechanics and more. Free. To register: 776-3786 or 460-0269. WCU Musical Events Unless otherwise noted, performances are held at the Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Tickets or info: 227-2479 or http://fapac. wcu.edu. • TH (11/11), 8pm - The Western Carolina University Percussion Ensemble will perform at the recital hall in the Coulter Building. Free. • TH (11/18), 8pm - The Low Tech Ensemble will perform at the recital hall in the Coulter Building. Free.

Theater Asheville Playback Theatre An improvisational theatre experience building a community of neighbors and honoring personal stories. $10/$5 students (but no one turned away). Info: www. ashevilleplayback.org. • SU (11/14), 2:30pm - A performance celebrating “The Human Story” will be held at NC Stage, 15 Stage Lane. Brevard Little Theatre Located in the American Legion Hall, 55 E. Jordan St., Brevard. Info: www.brevardlittletheatre.com. Reservations: 884-2587. • FR (11/12) through SU (11/21) - Harvey, a family comedy, will be performed. Events at 35below This black box theater is located underneath Asheville Community Theatre at 35 E. Walnut St. Info: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org. • TH (11/18), 7:30pm - I Can’t Believe I Ate the Whole Thing: Glorious Tales of Gluttony with Tom Chalmers. $12. Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Hwy. 225, 3 miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 693-0731 or www. flatrockplayhouse.org.

• Through SU (11/21) - Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island, the tale of piracy and adventure on the high seas, will be performed. Wed.-Sat., 8pm & Sun., 2pm. $34. • Through SA (11/20) - The Prisoner of Second Avenue. Ticket purchasers are invited to attend a Neil Simon film festival for free (held Nov. 7 through 16.) Hendersonville Little Theatre Located at the Barn on State St., between Kanuga and Willow Roads in Hendersonville. $14/$8 or $18/$10 for musicals. Info: 692-1082 or www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org. • FR (10/29) through SU (11/14) - Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, a drama adapted from Jeffrey Hatcher’s book, will be performed. Fri.-Sat., 8pm & Sun., 2pm. There will be a champagne reception on opening night. Performances at ASU Performances take place at Appalachian State University’s Farthing Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Ticket prices increase at the door on show nights. Info: (800) 841ARTS(2787) or www.pas. appstate.edu. • TH (11/11) - LA Theatre Works presents The Real Dr. Strangelove: Edward Teller and the Battle for the H-Bomb. Performances at the BeBe Theatre Located at 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. • FR (11/12) & SA (11/13), 9:30pm - Boom Chix Presents The Big Bang a performance featuring African dance, drumming and appearances by special guests Kathy Meyers, members of The Feral Chihuahuas sketch comedy group, Unitard and more. $10 advanced/$12 door. Theater at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium • SA (11/13), 7:30-9:30pm - The Mikado, a familyfriendly musical satire set in a fictitious Japanese town full of colorful characters, will be performed. $10 students/$20+ adults. Theater at UNCA Performances take place in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. • TH (11/18) through SA (11/20) - Theatre UNCA presents one-act plays by Tennessee Williams: The Strangest Kind of Romance, Portrait of a Madonna and Talk to Me Like the Rain. Held at Belk Theater. $10. Theater at WCU Unless otherwise noted, all performances take place at the Fine & Performing Arts

Center. Tickets & info: 2272479 or http://fapac.wcu.edu. • WE (11/17), SA (11/20) & SU (11/21) - Rent, the rock musical, will be performed. $20/$15 WCU faculty and staff/$5 students. Theater Veritas • TH & FR (11/18 & 11/19), 7pm - The Tempest will be performed at Veritas Christian Academy, 17 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher. $10 reserved seating/$8 general. Info: 681-0546. Tryon Little Theater Performances are held at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Info: 859-2466, tryonlittletheater@ gmail.com or www.tltinfo.org. • TH (11/11) through SU (11/21) - MonkY Business. Celibacy and poverty meet musical theater a la Nunsense and a little Damn Yankees. At the Tryon Little Theater workshop, 516 S. Trade St. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm & Sun., 3pm. $15. Warren Wilson Theater Tickets & info: 771-3040, theatre@warren-wilson. edu or www.warren-wilson. edu/~theatre. • TH (11/11) through SU (11/14), 8pm - Cloud Nine, a satire about sex, race and class by Caryl Churchill. $10/$5 seniors/Free for all area students.

Film Asheville International Children’s Film Festival The mission of the AICFF is to provide children and families with value affirming, culturally diverse cinema. Info: www. aicff.org. • Through SU (11/14) - More than 100 films from 30 countries will be screened. See website for location and screening information. Film at UNCA • TU (11/16), 6pm Screening of the documentary Love Lived on Death Row at Karpen Hall, room 038. Following the screening, the film’s producer/director Linda Booker will participate in a discussion with panelists and the audience. Free. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 255-8115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • SA (11/13), 3pm - Film screening of The Witness, documentary about the human and animal relationships. Plus, a fur Q&A session. Hendersonville Sister Cities Foreign Film Festival • FR (11/12), 7:30pm - Screening of Les Choristes (The Chorus), a French film, in Patton Auditorium of Blue

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Dance Studio Zahiya (pd.) All classes drop-in anytime, $12. • 41 Carolina Lane. • Tuesdays: 10-11am, Hip Hop Conditioning, 67pm, Beginner Bellydance; 7:10-8:10pm: Intermediate/ Advanced Bellydance. Thursdays, 10-11am, All Level Bellydance 6:307:30pm: Bollywood and Bhangra; 7:30-8:30pm: Hip Hop for Women • Info: (828) 242-7595 or www.lisazahiya. com Asheville Movement Collective AMC hosts weekly dancewaves for personal and community transformation. First wave is free. Info: www. DanceAMC.org. • FRIDAYS, 7-9pm - Meet at the Tercicorps Studio of Dance, above The Wedge in the River Arts District. $5. • SUNDAYS, 8:30-10:30 am & 10:30am-12:30pm - Meet at Studio 11, 11 Richland St. in West Asheville. $5. Skyland Twirlers Western square dancing at the Senior Opportunity Center (not just for seniors), 36 Grove St., near the Federal Building in downtown Asheville. Info: 650-6405. • FR (11/12) - Veterans and Pies square dance. Early Rounds at 7pm; Mainstream and Plus tips from 7:309:30pm. $5 for nonmembers. Southern Lights SDC A nonprofit square-dance club. Square dancing is

friendship set to music. Info: 694-1406 or 681-1731. • WEDNESDAYS - Classes in Western Style Square Dancing at the Stoney Mountain Activity Center, Stoney Mountain Road, Hendersonville. Registration at 7pm. Dancing 7:30-9:30pm. First two classes are free. UNCA Dance Events Info: 251-6140. • FR (11/12), 7:30pm - “Everybody Can-Can.” The 13th annual benefit performance will feature modern dance, hip-hop, step, Bhangra, jazz, African, tap, ballroom and Middle Eastern works created by UNCA students and faculty. Held at Lipinsky Auditorium. $5 or four canned goods for Manna FoodBank. West African Dance • TUESDAYS, 7:30-8:30PM - Classes will be held at the Terpsicorps Dance Studio, above the Wedge in the River Arts District. Open to dancers of all ages. $10.

Auditions & Call to Artists Annual Mountain Xpress Holiday Art Contest Have your holiday-themed artwork appear in color inside one of Xpress’ holiday guides (Dec. 2, 9 & 16) and/or be on display at Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre’s downtown studio in Dec. Info: calendar@mountainx.com. • Through FR (11/26) - Create holiday-inspired art within a squarish space (9.5” H x 10/25” W) and keep the

colors bright. Include name, address, phone, age (if under 18) and parent or guardian’s name (if applicable) with submission. Send or hand deliver art to: 2 Wall St., Asheville, N.C., 28801.

Arts & Crafts Holiday Market at Beech Glen Seeks Artists • The fourth annual Arts and Crafts Holiday Market at Beech Glen Community Center on Dec. 4 is looking for local artists and crafters who would like to participate in this juried show. Info: 6895117 or 689-2112. Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 14pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville. Info: 693-8504 or www. acofhc.org. • Through MO (11/29) - Accepting art, applications, entry fees and optional artist statements for the juried and judged photography exhibit Through a Lens: Carolina Images. Asheville Poetry Review • Through (1/15) - Entries for the William Matthews Poetry Prize will be accepted. $20 entry fee. Info: www.ashevillereview.com. Call for Cast & Crew • MO (11/15) through TH (12/2) - Auditions will be held for “conscious-minded actors, directors, producers and support-team members” interested in participating in the healing musical A Dream of Camelot. Info: 658-9604 or RichHeartMusic@frontier. com.

Holiday Parade in Downtown Sylva • Through WE (12/1) - Applications for groups interested in participating in “The Wonder of Christmas Morning” parade will be accepted. The parade will be held on Dec. 4. Info: 5861577 or info@downtownsylva.org. Montford Park Players Unless otherwise noted, performances are free and take place outdoors Fri.Sun. at 7:30 p.m. at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater in Montford. Bring folding chair and umbrella in case of rain. Donations accepted. Info: 254-5146 or www.montfordparkplayers.org. • Though SA (11/13) - Seeking directors for the upcoming Montford on Broadway Series. Productions include The Real Inspector Hound and Lysistrata. Candidates are asked to email: info@montfordparkplayers.org.

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to meet on their own after that time. Mama Time costs between $80 and $120 based on a sliding scale. “What an incredible experience Mama Time was for me,” says Asheville mom Rachel Acker. “It was such a relief to know that I could share my highs and lows of new motherhood with other compassionate and sensitive women each week. I continue to treasure the friendships that were established.” It’s kind of like a play group that someone else organizes for you, and that is facilitated by people who know a lot about babies. “Parenting is both wonderful and challenging,” Gralnick says. “We work to create a non-judgmental space where parents can communicate about their lives.” Other activities that the center offers are Dads Brunch most Saturdays, a family-style lunch four days a week and open workshops in areas ranging from Pilates to music to compassionate communication. The center also has drop-in hours most days (times vary, though 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is typical). During these hours, parents can just show up for the lunches or to use the office

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area or even to take a nap with their baby in the meditation/nap room. Gralnick emphasizes that the center is not a daycare center, but if parents who are there want to help each other with child care, they can work that out themselves. There’s also a counseling room, used by a therapist who specializes in post-partum adjustment and depression, a crafting room and an exercise room. Drop-in costs $6 to $10 per day and includes lunch. The center’s located at 65 Hill Street, behind the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted to be as close to downtown as possible,” Gralnick says. “And to be where there’s public transportation. We’d love it if people who were visiting Asheville with children would drop in as well.” While the name of the Center is 4th

Trimester, Gralnick says she and her staff want to support parents with kids of all ages. To that end, she also offers a mother/daughter project, love and logic classes and a single parent support club. She’s also built up a pretty remarkable network of people who can help parents in need, whether it’s with kid health issues, post-partum depression or Autism spectrum support. Who knew there’s so much love and support for parents here in Asheville? I hope those of you who currently are popping out babies conceived during last year’s bitter, snowy winter will take advantage of 4th Trimester. Happy to say I’m not with you on that one. X Anne Fitten “Edgy Mama” Glenn writes about a number of subjects, including parenting, at www.edgymama.com.

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• Retail Breakthroughs: A shop in Santa Cruz, Calif., opened in September selling ice cream infused with cannabis extract. Customers with “medical marijuanaâ€? prescriptions can buy Creme De Canna, Bananabis Foster or StrawMari Cheesecake at $15 a half-pint (one bite supposedly equals five puffs of “really goodâ€? weed, the proprietor reports). • Good News for Frisky Married Muslims: (1) Abdelaziz Aouragh’s recently opened Internet site sells Shariah-compliant aids to promote the “sexual healthâ€? of married couples: mostly lubricants, lotions and herbal pills, with lingerie (and perhaps actual storefronts) coming soon, but no videos or toys. All products have been cleared by Saudi religious scholars. (2) Dressed in flowing robe and head scarf, Ms. Khadija Ahmed has been attending to customers in Manama, Bahrain, since 2008, offering lingerie, orgasm-delaying creams and even some sex toys. (“Vibratorsâ€? are “against Islam,â€? she said, because they’re replications of a body part, but “vibration ringsâ€? are permitted.) Bahrain is among the most liberal countries in the Persian Gulf, but Ahmed is considering expanding into Dubai and Lebanon.

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• Janis Ollson, 31, of Balmoral, Manitoba, is recovering nicely after Mayo Clinic surgeons almost completely sawed her in half in 2007 after concluding there was no other way to remove her bone cancer. In experimental surgery previously tried only on cadavers, doctors split her pelvis in half, removed the left half, her left leg and her lower spine (and the tumor) in a 20-hour, 12-specialist procedure. The real trick, though, was the

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eight-hour, 240-staple reconstruction in which her remaining leg was reconnected to her spine with pins and screws, leaving her in an arrangement doctors likened to a “pogo stick.â€? Except for the missing leg, she’s enjoying a normal life with her husband and two kids and likes snowmobiling, a September Winnipeg Free Press story noted. • Kyle Johnson shattered his skull so badly in a high-speed longboard accident in June that ordinary “decompressive craniectomyâ€? (temporarily removing half the skull to relieve pressure) would have been inadequate. Instead, doctors at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, removed both halves, leaving only a thin strip of bone (after placing Johnson in a drug-induced coma) and kept the skull frozen to prevent brittleness. After the swelling subsided, they reattached the skull to his head and woke him up gradually over a week’s time. Johnson has some memory problems and cognitive dysfunction, most notably an inability to focus on more than one concept at a time, even when they’re part of the same scene, such as two crayons on a table. Johnson said he probably won’t go back to the longboard but, like Janis Ollson, looks forward to snowmobiling.

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• Researchers led by a University of North Carolina professor say “fecal transplantsâ€? can dramatically improve the insulin sensitivity of “prediabeticâ€? obese patients. Implanting the stool of a thin, healthy person into the patient’s bowel was significantly more effective than using the person’s own feces. • Two University of Sydney researchers reported recently that the food-acquisition “strategyâ€? of the brainless, single-cell slime mold appears to resemble one familiar to brain-containing humans: choosing something only after comparing it to readily available alternatives. Furthermore, Japanese researchers mapping the slime mold’s search for food found that its nuclei

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are arranged in a pattern that’s as functional in food procurement as the service arrangements in Tokyo’s acclaimed railway system. (In October, the Japanese researchers were awarded a satirical “Ig Nobelâ€? prize by the Annals of Improbable Research.) • A research team studying Mexican molly fish announced in June that females evaluate potential mates based on the prominence of a moustachelike growth on the male’s upper lip. Males may further promote their mating prowess by employing the “moustacheâ€? to tickle females’ genitals. (Catfish may also use their “whiskersâ€? for this purpose, the researchers noted.)

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• In September, Russia’s finance minister publicly urged citizens to step up their smoking and drinking to generate “sinâ€? tax revenue: “If you smoke a pack of cigarettes,â€? he said, “you are giving more to help solve social problems.â€? (Alcohol abuse already kills 500,000 Russians a year, significantly lowering life expectancy.) • Brigitte Stevens of Australia’s Wombat Awareness Organization announced in September that a single donor had just made an $8 million pledge. The $1 million she’ll receive annually for eight years is about 13 times the group’s previous budget, Stevens noted. During a 2008 visit, the anonymous U.S. donor was enchanted by southern hairy-nosed wombats.

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Signs of the Times: (1) A 24-year-old Muslim woman was strangled at a Newcastle, Australia, go-cart track in April when the bottom of her burqa became tangled in the wheels. (2) A 45-year-old, out-of-town man was killed in a street robbery in Oakland, Calif., in July after he became distracted while typing a location into his cell phone’s map program to find his way to a job interview — at Google Inc. (3) Horatio Toure, 31, was arrested in San Francisco in July after snatching an iPhone from a woman on the street and bicycling away. Unknown to him, the woman was conducting a real-time demonstration of global positioning software, and thus Toure’s exact movement was registering on her company’s computers. He was arrested within minutes.

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by Mackensy Lunsford The Firestorm Café is not referred to as a business by its employees — most of the time it’s a “project.” In fact, the anarchists that work in and run the coffee shop and bookstore do not speak in terms of a boss-employee dynamic. Firestorm, rather, is run by a community of worker-owners who are collaborating to create a new business model. “One of the ways that we describe ourselves is as an ‘anarchist project,’” says worker-owner Emma Olivia. “One of the forms that this project takes is a business [that] maintains a community space,” she says. “This isn’t just a business. We are, in fact, creating a new model for running something that is serving a community and

manages to produce an active critique of the way that businesses are typically run.” How so? By creating “reciprocal relationships within a community instead of [existing] strictly to enrich an individual or individuals,” she says. Apparently, however, there are ups and downs to a collective, and they manifest themselves in different ways. Take for example the café’s Facebook page, which looks particularly schizophrenic due to the likelihood of several different administrators posting differing opinions. In reference to a recent Xpress article about Moogfest that mentioned — very briefly — that Firestorm was a great tucked-away spot to grab a quiet bite, the administrators posted this: “Those jerks at Mountain Xpress are handing

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Vegan vision: All of the food at Firestorm is completely meat- and dairy-free. out Asheville’s best kept secrets like candy,” says the post. “They even include us in their ‘insider tips.’ Hey, MX! How can folks ‘escape the masses’ when you’re smashing the insider/ outsider paradigm?” Mountain Xpress! Smashing paradigms! Then, I saw this just a little lower on the same Facebook page, posted just a few months earlier: “Just noticed that we are outranked in Trip Advisor’s vegetarian restaurant guide by Jae Thai (closed) and the Yacht Club (not vegetarian)! If you’ve had an awesome experience at Firestorm, please take five minutes to review us.” Then this: “Firestorm Café has op-eds in both the Mountain Xpress and Asheville Citizen-Times today! Check out our response to the media’s recent defamation of anarchism.” When I visited Firestorm as a representative for Xpress, the employees, er, worker-owners were all congenial and welcoming, and didn’t seem necessarily reluctant to be featured in the pages of the food section.

So ... does Firestorm want Xpress not to blow up their spot (figuratively speaking, of course), or would they like the coverage? Do they want to remain Asheville’s best kept secret, or would they like their customers to give them good reviews on Trip Advisor? Frankly, I don’t care. I seriously just want another one of Olivia’s dark-chocolate iced vegan cupcakes. And maybe a tempeh sandwich. That’s right. I swooned over vegan cupcakes. As a matter of fact, my jaw dropped when Olivia, Firestorm’s well-spoken, calmly intelligent resident baker-worker-owner person told me that she didn’t use dairy in her recipe. Olivia’s been involved with the “project” for about a year-and-a-half. She bakes all of the pastries, and it’s nearly impossible to believe that some of them are dairy-free. “It definitely takes away the stigma of vegan food,” says Olivia. “A lot of folks tend to be shocked that our baked goods are vegan. They’re so used to things being fake and full of soy, but our cupcake recipes aren’t dependent on soy milk and soy yogurt or egg replacer.

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They’re just really good, classic depression-era recipes that depend on non-egg based leaveners.” Everything in Firestorm Café is vegan, except for the milk provided for coffee. Firestorm is also staunchly local. The milk for the coffee is Earth Fare brand, says Olivia, because the health-food store sources its namesake dairy from local cows. The café also uses Asheville’s rave-worthy Smiling Hara tempeh in their sandwiches. “Their tempeh is so amazing,” says workerowner Maggie Welder. “You’re going to be at a disadvantage in Asheville if you don’t use it. It’s the best around.” While nearly every restaurant in town is claiming to serve all-local products from the kitchen, which sometimes turns out to not actually be the case, Firestorm Café appears to be walking the walk. And it’s fairly clear from the start that the crew is serious about nearly everything, including food. I realize quickly that, even if I have little else in common with anarchists, we can all sit around and have very strong convictions about what we eat together. We can talk until we’re blue in the face about the importance of using local tempeh instead the mass-produced varieties, or why fake meat is just plain unappealing. “It doesn’t have to be fake. It doesn’t have to pretend to be something it’s not,” agrees Olivia. “I think that a lot of people wouldn’t be able to tell whether some of our items are vegan or not,” adds Welder. “We don’t push the vegan thing. And if you are trying to stay away from

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She’s leaving on a jet plane Amber Arthur, owner of Izzy’s Coffee Den, is selling her well-known downtown coffee house. Fear not though, loyal Izzy’s coffee drinkers: nothing should change, according to Arthur. Arthur and two of her long-time employees are headed to Brooklyn to open a coffee shop that offers a taste of North Carolina to the Yanks. In lieu of bagels and cream cheese, the café will feature homemade biscuits with pimento cheese and jams imported from WNC. The coffee will be delivered from some of Asheville’s local roasters as well. “We’re bringing a Southern theme to our coffee shop,” says Arthur. “We’re taking pride in our heritage.” Ross and Kristin Britton will be taking over downtown Asheville’s Izzy’s in Arthur’s stead. “They’re big fans of Izzy’s, and they have every intention of keeping Izzy’s the way that it’s been for six-and-a-half years,” she says. So no changes? “I’m sure since he’s a carpenter, they will make Izzy’s a little bit more comfortable — not frou-frou it up, but update some of the furniture and the counter space and what-not,” says Arthur. “All good upgrades that I never did. Anything that they do will be positive for Izzy’s, I’m sure.” So no freaking out? “No freaking out.” Arthur also says that the new owners are going to keep a tight relationship with Catie

Conroy, the half-owner of the West Asheville Izzy’s, to ensure that both coffee shops remain consistent. “You’re going to be able to get the same latte at Izzy’s West as you’ll be able to get downtown,” she says. “I’m going to miss the hell out of everyone, and I’m super-sad,” says Arthur, but she reports that she’ll be back to visit often. “I still have two houses to take care of, and West Izzy’s to take care of, so the frequent flier miles will be racking up for sure.” “This is overwhelming and exciting,” she says, but she’s ready for a change. “It gets really tiring running a really busy spot after three or four years,” says Arthur. “Even though it’s so enjoyable.” Arthur, Xpress remarks, doesn’t look as though the stress has aged her a bit. “It’s all the smoking that I do. It’s all that Wedge beer-drinking,” she laughs. “Thank you to all the loyal followers of Izzy’s,” Arthur adds. “And if you’re ever in Brooklyn, NY, come see me at the Tiny Cup in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.” Izzy’s is located downtown at 74 N. Lexington Avenue, and in West Asheville at 373 Haywood Road. For more information, visit izzyscoffeeden.com.

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Just in time for cold and flu season, local kombucha makers, Buchi, have released Buchi Fire, a strong, pink concoction brewed with cayenne and fresh ginger for a spicy afterburn.

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Lexington gets more libations ... and chilaquiles!

Boca’s been slowly but surely coming together on Lexington Avenue, right next to Mela. The restaurant is finally slated to open some time in mid-November. Anoop Krishnan of Mela, along with partner Markus Procida, are opening the new eatery, which uses the courtyard once claimed by the now-defunct Vincent’s Ear. Krishnan describes Boca’s menu as American, with a healthy California Tex-Mex bent. “Lots of peppers, lots of free-range eggs, lots of pancakes — buckwheat pancakes, spelt pancakes, corn pancakes,� he says. The task of menu execution will go to Johnson and Wales graduate Stewart Lyon, former chef of Curras Nuevo and finalist in the WNC Magazine Chefs’ Challenge. The menu, says Krishnan, is inspired by his time spent living in the Mission District with

his wife Cathy Cambron, where, he says, there was a large Hispanic population. “It’s so part of California. When you go into a restaurant and order heuvos rancheros or chilaquiles, it’s not Mexican — it’s American food. Everybody orders it. It’s like pizza — you don’t consider that Italian.� Krishnan adds that Boca will offer a pricing structure appropriate to its Lexington Avenue location — in other words, he says, it will be affordable enough that working stiffs (like most of us who actually live in Asheville) can afford to eat as well. The restaurant will still feature lots of local meats and produce. “The price is not all that different,� says Krishnan. The interior of the restaurant, though unfinished at press time, displays muted yet warm earth-tones, dark wood, river rock on the front of the bar, an open kitchen and a glassed garage-style door opening to a patio bordered by a locally made water-feature. The patio will host music on warmer nights. It’s easy to imagine sipping some of the cocktails that bar manager Naomi Worth has developed in that outdoor space. Think Caipirinha, a slew of margaritas and some creative mojitos, including one with Thai basil, rum, honey, green tea and fresh lime juice. “We want to do something new,� says Krisnan. “We want to create a niche in some ways. We don’t want take away from any other business around here, we want to offer something different. Hopefully we will do well.� The planned hours for Boca are from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. on weekdays, but on Thursdays through Saturdays, Boca will stay open until 3 a.m. to catch the late-night crowd. Boca is located at 68 N. Lexington in downtown Asheville. X

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Travel 20 miles with Ten Mile Farm by Maggie Cramer Kevin Toomey and Christina Carter of Ten Mile Farm are somewhat unlikely farmers. “I definitely didn’t grow up farming by any means. Quite the opposite,” says Toomey. In fact, he lived in a sports-only world while in school, and ate a diet far from farm-fresh — mostly sugar and processed foods. Studying agricultural societies in college anthropology classes piqued Toomey’s interest in farming. “At that point, I knew I wanted farming to be a part of my life, but exactly how or when, I didn’t know.” After graduating with his anthropology degree and a newfound interest in agriculture, he took a job on an organic farm in upstate New York. “I went to see if it was something I really wanted to do, and I just fell in love with it,” says Toomey. He left New York behind for Asheville, but didn’t start the business of actual farming right away. “I was doing kitchen gardening and working at restaurants and selling to them,” he says. Toomey also worked in landscaping for

Planting time: Come mid-October, it’s time to plant strawberries. Toomey and Carter work together to get them in the ground. Photos by Maggie Cramer

three or four years. During that time, he met Carter. Shortly after they met, Carter, who had a relationship with plants from her herbalism and massage therapy background, suggested the two take up farming. The rest, as they say, is history. “We met, fell in love, and started working together,” says Toomey. Their current approach to farming is somewhat unlikely, in the sense that they’re up against a few challenges. Since 2005, they’ve been farming on leased land in two different locations in Candler. Toomey and Carter call themselves “commuter farmers” because they don’t live near the rented land. Five or six — and sometimes even seven — days a week, they commute 10 miles each way from their home in Asheville to the fields, which are two miles from one another. The commute means that they have to gather everything for the day before they leave Asheville, and have to bring the day’s harvest back home to wash and pack up again for markets and their CSA. Despite the distance, it’s clear they’ve both found their passion. Ten Mile Farm currently grows about 40 different varieties of vegetables using a combination of biodynamic practices, cover crops, rotation and organic-approved applications. With such a variety, it’s hard for either one of them to choose their favorite thing to grow. “My favorite

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is whatever comes in!” Carter jokes. But, there are some crops that are more difficult to grow than others. Carter calls those “wimpy things.” “Tomatoes can be such wimps! And eggplant, everything wants to eat eggplant plants,” she exclaims. They pride themselves on the diversity they offer, something their CSA subscribers and tailgate market shoppers enjoy. On average, Ten Mile CSA boxes contain seven to nine constantly changing items each week during the season. Their selection is displayed (again, seasonally) at the Asheville City Market on Saturdays (off Charlotte Street) and the Wednesday Co-op Market (downtown next to the French Broad Food Co-op). What does the future hold for Ten Mile? Toomey and Carter are on a constant search for farmland of their own and will be ready to take the leap when the time comes. “When we started out with our first field, Toomey had this Gravely ‘tractor,’ a walk-behind tractor from the 1960s,” Carter remembers. “I couldn’t even watch him using the thing, because I thought it was going to kill him! Now, we have tractors, irrigation (Toomey used to carry buckets from the spring to water all the crops) and a greenhouse.” In other words, she says, “Have farm, will buy one.” When asked about their ideal farmland, Carter doesn’t have to pause to think: “10

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Ten Mile will offer up their veggies at Asheville City Market downtown through Nov. 20. Look for winter squashes, potatoes, garlic and more at their booth and from other vendors. As you stroll your neighborhood market, also be on the lookout for apples, meats (turkey, chicken, lamb, beef, bison, port and trout), cheeses, honey, baked goods and all manner of

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Xpress is pleased to present Bar Tabs, the revival and revamping of the Bar Beat series, a column that’s been sleeping it off for a while. We found a few fearless reporters willing to sacrifice their bright and chipper mornings to bring you the very best — and sometimes the very worst — of Asheville’s barfly culture, shaken not stirred. Pete Lutz is a local filmmaker and apparent martini connoisseur who’s been known to mistake his own reflection for an unkempt hooligan after a few sidecars. Here, he tells us what happens when one over-imbibes at Travinia Italian Kitchen. —ML There is a place on I-26 you may not have any real reason to visit. Is it a park? Is it a town? Is it a square? It’s all of those things, and at the same time, none of those things. Biltmore Park Town Square is a bustling little shopping/living/ entertainment complex, conveniently planted between Bent Creek and the airport. Because of an unhealthy addiction to stale popcorn and stadium seating, I frequent this pop-up community often. Its Regal Biltmore Grande Cinema is one of the nicest movie theaters in Asheville.

Martinis galore: Sidecars, dirty, super-sweet — they’re all there at Travinia Italian Kitchen on Wednesdays. Photo by Pete Lutz

One night when I had an hour to kill before my movie, I discovered the restaurant next door, Travinia, and their Wednesday special: halfpriced martinis. In contrast to the cold concrete feeling of the rest of Biltmore Park Town Square, Travinia Italian Kitchen is surprisingly warm and inviting. Initially put off by the fruity martinis, like strawberry with a splash of Prosecco, I decided to play it safe and order a dirty martini. To my delight it was garnished with blue cheese stuffed olives, and that dirty martini brings me back to Travinia week after week. The bartenders are great to talk to and are happy to bring you steaming garlic bread with every new round of drinks. If I time it just right, I can finish a bowl of pasta and my third martini just in time for whatever late movie I eventually stagger into. This was my routine for a few months until one week when everything changed. Last Wednesday, I missed the beginning of all the late movies, so I decided to make more of an evening out of it. As I ordered another Side Car, my bladder knocked. Averting my eyes from the blinding shine of the open kitchen, I stumbled into the bathroom. In the mirror, I saw a man with a beard — my beard. I realized with a start that it was the first whiskered face I’d seen in a few hours. I strained for mental snapshots of previous Wednesdays, and it occurred to me that Travinia Italian Kitchen — and the Biltmore Park Town Square itself — is a beacon for strange outsiders. I leaned out of the bathroom and surveyed the dining room. It felt like I was seeing the res-

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taurant for the first time. Ties were pulled tight to men’s smooth necks and foundation was laid thick on middle-aged women’s faces. I started to panic as two young men in polo shirts took pictures of each other holding full pint glasses next to their smiling faces. A well-groomed gray-haired man gently kissed a much younger and marginally attractive woman. There wasn’t a single tattoo peeking out of a single sleeve, not one pierced face, not a stray whisker. Hundreds of questions raced through my mind and I caught two of them: Why would this many people drive all the way from Charlotte for halfpriced martinis? Is this the kind of place where you eat when you’re afraid of the Admiral? I found my way back to the table outside by the fireplace, my fresh drink waiting for me. I found it easier to breathe closer to the neon lights of the movie theater. A woman approached as I sat down. I was shaken and disturbed and had trouble deflecting her. She dove into a slurred lecture about a place she wants to open in town that would serve “Italian dishes you couldn’t dream of.” I asked her what the house specialties were. She rattled off a menu ripped straight from the Olive Garden. My heart burned. My mind drifted. How had I gotten so far from home? Travinia Italian Kitchen is located at 264 Thetford Street at Biltmore Town Square, Asheville. For more information, visit traviniaitaliankitchen.com. X Pete Lutz is a local filmmaker who wants to make your movie/video if you will pay him. Contact him through petelutz.com

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Comedian Amy Sedaris runs amok amongst the felt and googly eyes by Alli Marshall Hard to believe it’s been almost half a decade since comedian/actor/author Amy Sedaris “changed the way the world entertains” (her words) with her etiquette/decorating/recipe guide, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence. Now she returns with Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People in which she effectively does the same for crafting that she did for hosting: Makes it really funny and more than a little bit disturbing. “I am sincere about everything that is in the book,” says Sedaris via e-mail. “Of course, I may also be sincerely messed up.” The inspiration for the book, she explains, is that “I’ve always adored simple crafts and admired the people who could make them. I started a Thursday craft club called ‘Creative Fridays.’ Like-minded people and me would get together, eat good food, chemically enhance our moods and run amok amongst the felt and googly eyes.” She adds, “Sometimes I would convince the people in my club to put up a bookshelf, or wallpaper my hallway, and I would convince them they were still crafting.” This last bit is a takeaway from the book’s “Creative Fridays” chapter (in which Sedaris states the club’s bylaws like, “No two people taking breaks at the same time,” “You smoke it or drink it, you bring it” and “No heterosexual couples!”) — so you decide if the author is drawing from personal experience or speaking in character. (More on that in a minute.) A search for Simple Times on the Barnes & Noble website lists it among supposed-similar titles like Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts and Man Crafts: Leather Tooling, Fly Tying, Ax Whittling, and Other Cool Things to Do. Sedaris says, “Man Crafts shares the most with my book. Both seem to encourage people to look backwards to a simpler time in America when we made our own furniture, knitted our own blankets and fought the common cold by vigorously bleeding the sick.”

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Simple nods to those pioneering roots. In among the “My Plumber’s Cheesecake” recipe and the “Macaroni Alien Mask” instructions, there are how-tos for a bottle-cap shoe scraper and a door hinge made from a piece of old tire. “Our desperate ancestors used every scrap and tatter in a variety of ingenious ways,” Sedaris writes. “Even an old stove was not left for the scrap heap. It was disassembled to make wind chimes, paperweights and other kinds of weights and whatever was left over was woven into a quilt.” There is definite ingenuity to Simple — there’s the cardboard indoor rabbit dwelling and the bookmark made out of pennies. In fact, a serious crafter could actually find some projects in Sedaris’ book — but don’t expect the finished products (tampon ghosts, champagne cork toadstools, rusty nail wind chimes) to earn a booth at the next Big Crafty. Not so long ago, before the DIY movement came around again with its Stitch-N-Bitches and Uglydolls, crafts were the territory of church basement bazaars. Sedaris doesn’t shy away from things made with glitter and toilet paper rolls. “I suppose the main criteria in picking crafts for the book was including projects I could actually replicate,” she says. “There is a good chance that the sum of all my artistic abilities adds up to ‘hokey,’ but that is never my destination.” The real craft is Sedaris’ exceptional multi-media comedy show, from life observations (“The most difficult part of being elderly is being old. By old, of course, we mean grizzledly dodderingly well past one’s prime”) to the tips from curmudgeonly senior-crafters Gene and Jean Woodchuck, to the retro-cluttery photos, to Sedaris’ fantastic characters, created with costumes and makeup and the same weirdness that allows her to transform into Strangers with Candy’s creepy star Jerri Blank. In Simple, Sedaris models a cutaway bathing suit, a lot of high-waisted denim and ‘70s-era checkered fabric. She dresses as an old lady, an acne-afflicted teenager and Jesus. “I was

Fornicrafting: “It’s often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. This book is not going to dispel that ridiculous fact,” Sedaris writes in the book’s intro. photos from simple times by amy sedaris

always in character and these characters I’ve been dragging around since I was 5,” she says. Think of Simple as performance art, with large numbers of pages being devoted to safety (“Whenever a crafter announces, ‘Hey, I have a better way to do that,’ the result is sure to be a violent, albeit rib-tickling, one”), stretching (in which Seadris, in a two-toned, belted leotard, performs — sometimes with partners — more than 60 awkward flexibility exercises) and sausages. But even that meaty chapter has nothing on “Making Love” or, as Sedaris also calls it, “Fornicrafting.” In the book’s intro, the author writes, “It’s often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. This book is not going to dispel that ridiculous fact.” To Xpress, Sedaris says, “I should define ugly — I’m using that term to describe anyone who doesn’t gain employment, bank loans or good grades, solely based on their looks. So ‘fornicrafting’ is for all those people. Attractive people don’t need help having sex, because they are less concerned about pleasing their partner, and more concerned about how good they look doing it.” Of course, a pair of “Hot-on-the-Trail Moccasins” (pg. 56) or “Gingham Bottoms” (page 195) might take care of the “look good doing it” part, too. X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@mountainx.com.

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letters Happy (campaign) trails remembered Encouragement for Democrats is few and far between these days. But during the recent campaign, I did some canvassing for Democratic candidates, and I have some excellent news to deliver (besides the fact that Patsy Keever won). Many of those who answered the door when I knocked were octo- and nonagenarians (during the day, they’re the ones at home), and I am here to report that being a loyal Democrat seems to be a wonderful preservative. The elders I spoke with were bright-eyed, nimble and unafraid — even as a scruffy looking stranger (me) knocked at their door with only a couple of stickers on his T-shirt and a clipboard to identify him. Despite the proliferation of evils reported by the Tea Party and the GOP, the folks I met (Democrats) on my knocking tours have been bright and hopeful, and have displayed a resilient cheerfulness that I believe has to do with more than mere politeness. I believe it has something to do with what they believe in their hearts: that kindness is good, that the down and out and underrepresented deserve our compassion and our support, that government can be helpful in improving our world — and above all, that just because you’re loud and pushy doesn’t make you right. We Democrats have our work cut out for us now, so in the next couple of years if you need some encouragement, I recommend helping out in upcoming campaigns. And meanwhile I want to thank those who came to the door on my canvassing tours. It was a pleasure meeting you. — Ken Abbott Asheville

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There is a picture for everything, it seems. Photography is ubiquitous, which may be the reason why a lot of people have a hard time regarding it as a true art form. Rough estimations figure that the average person takes around five photographs each day; it’s impossible to determine how many pictures a person sees daily, but this newspaper alone contains at least 29. In spite of all this, fine-art photography has been having its heyday in the art world with artists like Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin and Andres Serrano popularizing the trend. Asheville, however, continues to lack contemporary photographic representation in its commercial galleries — often the medium is limited to landscapes and nudes. Enter Brie Castell, a fine-arts photographer and owner of Castell Photography, located on Wilson Alley (off Eagle Street) in downtown Asheville. Since April 2009, Castell

has been exhibiting primarily national and international artists on the chic black walls of its handsome mezzanine gallery space. “Our mission is to show Western North Carolina the scope and variety of photography,� says Castell, defending her position to limit the exhibition of local photographers. “You learn by seeing what the rest of the world is doing,� she says. This month Castell offers a rare treat to Asheville photography aficionados: a juried exhibition of contemporary art photography culled from local and international entrants. Dianna Stoll, an Asheville resident and senior editor for the renowned magazine Aperture, juried the show, selecting 55 works by 22 artists. A wide variety of photographic processes are on display that range from portraiture to narrative; all are united under a common theme: the human condition. “I wanted to keep the topic wide open,� says Castell,

In the dark: Ryan Vahey (from Vermont) earned honorable mention for “Through the Window.” whose call to artists yielded roughly 85 applicants from as far away as Australia. “Basically any photo could be about the human condition — it’s the human condition to just pick up a camera and want to turn things into art.” The black-and-white photographs of Rebecca Drolen, winner of the juror’s choice award, tell humorous stories that are easy to relate to: In one, a woman stands posed with a frying pan, prepared to strike a creature that crawls beneath her carpet. In another, she is diving headfirst into a hole — Alice-inWonderland style. “Portrait of Mom and Dad” by Kristen Skees is a darkly comical depiction of a middle-class couple and their cat. Behind them emanates the warm glow of a fire off their flat-screen TV. They each wear a snug fitting “cozy” that tightly covers their heads and bodies, sans armholes. They are comfortably protected and restrained from each other and the outside world. Skees, it turns out, custom knits the sweaters for her subjects. Local artist Miranda Maynard invites the viewer to stare at a disheveled young woman drunkenly passed out, surrounded by a haze of glitter. In another of Maynard’s photos, a girl tightly binds her bare feet with a satin ribbon. The images are disarming and magnify roles of exhibitionism and voyeurism. “Celebration of Summer,” an oversized cyanotype by Asheville artist Jay Engelbach, breaks up the space of the gallery as it descends down from the rafters and piles easily onto the floor. Cyanotype prints look like X-rays, so the figures and paraphernalia represented in the work look like giant embryonic angels. A metaphoric element of the human condi-

tion is represented in Katarin A. Parizek’s “Sludge” series. A micro lens captures all the minute details of a toxic sludge puddle and magnifies them. Bright green, blue and orange bubbles appear as gems embedded within brown swirls of mire. At this close range the sludge is effervescent — beautiful even. Other highlights of the exhibit include: The intensely contrasted black-and-white portraits of Kurt Weston who, it turns out, is legally blind; the albumin-processed Skin photo of June Yong Lee printed onto mulberry paper; and the portraits of a terminally ill woman by Elizabeth Clafferty. There is a lot to look at and contemplate with The Human Condition. As Stoll so eloquently writes in her juror’s statement: “Each viewer, of course, brings an unduplicated set of experiences to this table; each viewer will thus see a unique show.” X

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who: The Human Condition

where:

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when:

Through Nov. 27 (Gallery is open Wednesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. 255-1188. castellphotography.com)

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Deciding which shows you should see, so you don’t have to The Suspect: Black Mountain

The Suspect: The Dandy Warhols

Even though the band has never had a hit single, they are sure to play many fan favorites on their North American tour; it’s in support of their recently released collection, The Dandy Warhols: The Capitol Years 1995-2007. Since forming in Portland in the early ‘90s, they’ve been building a cult following with their unique style of pop mixed with psychedelic punk. Can Be Found: The Orange Peel, Wednesday, Nov. 10. RIYD (Recommended if You Dig): Love and Rockets, The Eels. You Should Go If: You’re the guy responsible for making all of the following things cool: Hooking up with MILFs, body spray, getting both your ears pieced and wearing jeans other than Levi’s; You’re the woman responsible for making all of the following things cool: Being a MILF, flat-ironing your hair, getting a tattoo of a cute animal, and waxing … lots of waxing; Your solution to the dearth of dating options in town is to … be heteroflexible.

The Suspect: Spiritual Rez

Becky Upham posts a weekly workout playlist, as well as a featured song of the day, on her blog: beckyupham.com.

This six-piece Boston-based band calls itself, “the Reggae Horn Funk Party.” They’ve played along side of George Clinton, Toots and the Maytals, Jimmy Buffett and Gregory Isaacs. They just released a new album over the summer, Nexus. Can Be Found: Pisgah Brewing, Thursday, Nov. 11. RIYD: Barenaked Ladies, Sugar Ray, reggae with horns. You Should Go If: You want to be loved for who you are, not what you do; You call people “brother” who aren’t your brother; Everything you eat is a version of a burrito; Your solution to the dearth of dating options in town is … to take a lot of yoga classes and give hugs that border on inappropriate.

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Pitchfork calls the band’s third and most-recent release, Wilderness Heart, Black Mountain’s version of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy, saying that it, “shimmers as much as it bulldozes, humors as much as it rages … a more pronounced pop sensibility that mostly works in the band’s favor.” Don’t let the name lull you into thinking you can catch them locally; these guys are from Vancouver, BC. Can Be Found: The Grey Eagle, Wednesday, Nov. 10. RIYD: The Sea and Cake, Led Zeppelin, Fiery Furnaces. You Should Go If: You get depressed this time of year because your mom makes you put away your sleeveless shirts; Since Robert Plant started singing bluegrass love duets you need something to restore your faith in manhood; Your solution to the dearth of dating options in town is to … cultivate an irresistible combination of spotty hygiene and apathy that borders on belligerence.

The Suspect: Horse Feathers

Even though Justin Ringle, the leader of Horse Feathers, is from Portland, Ore., his lyrics and imagery are laced with a strange sadness and beautiful alienation; the music often invites comparisons to Southern Gothic writers like Flannery O’Connor. The band’s third album, Thistled Spring, displays growth in both concept and execution over the bands earlier releases. Can Be Found: The Grey Eagle, Wednesday, Nov. 17. RIYD: Great Lake Swimmers, Bon Iver, Nebraska-style Bruce Springsteen. You Should Go If: Just when you stop hearing those pumpkins screaming in your head, the turkeys start; You like to whisper even when there is no reason to; Life seems more interesting if there truly is a Hell; Your solution to the dearth of dating options in town is to … be quietly resigned to living the rest of your life alone.

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Dig out your powder-blue tux, your hot rollers, your most disastrous bridesmaid dress (the pouffier the better) and empty your piggy bank for a wrist corsage: It’s PROM!! time. Last year’s event (the first) sold out completely. There was literally a line of folks standing outside the Grey Eagle, dressed in all manner of finery (some serious, some ridiculous). So we advise you to buy your tickets immediately upon reading this. The PROM!! (YES IT DESERVES ALL CAPS AND TWO EXCLAMATION MARKS CAUSE IT’S THE SECOND ONE) is slated for Saturday, Nov. 13. There will be a rad, highly danceable lineup. There will be champagne. There will be a super-cool photo booth from Castell Photography. These things were not present at your high-school prom (unless you were much luckier than we were). The brilliant tropical-pop outfit Floating Action headlines, supported by local indie-pop group Kovacs and the Polar Bear and rounded out by many hot tunes spun by DJ Rob Castillo. We promise more retro/ tacky/dance-y/date-night-y/spiked punch/potential reputation-ruining awesomeness. And tickets are only $10 advance ($12 at the door, if you can get ‘em). More at thegreyeagle.com. AND, there’s lots more going on in the River Arts District this weekend. The twice-yearly studio stroll is all weekend. Get some comfy shoes, get out your holiday gift list, get a map at riverartsdistrict.com. The action is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. If you haven’t been, what? of course you’ve been. Surely. You only have two weekends a year to check out almost every studio down there.

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You should be dancing, yeah: Didn’t get in to last year’s PROM!! You’ve got another chance on Saturday. Photo by Castell Photography

Looming large: Trying out hand-weaving is just one of many opportunities afforded by the River Arts District Studio Stroll. The twice-yearly event happens Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Pattiy Torno

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Be sure to make it over to CURVE studios & garden and Sutherland Handweaving Gallery & Teaching Studio. We’re big fans. Both Pattiy Torno (CURVE proprietess extraordinaire) and Karen Donde (weaver maven) are awesome ladies, artists and teachers. Donde will event set you up on a demo loom, so you can learn how easy weaving can be. Really. She swears. We’re going to try it. Maybe we’ll see you there! AND one more River Arts-y event: the third annual Asheville Sound Swap. Harvest Records and Tomentosa Records host an all-day record sale, from local and regional dealers and the fine retailers themselves. It’s 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Grey Eagle. It’s free. It’s fun. And the music’s fabulous. Get your vinyl while that wax is hot. X

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Xpress’ Best of WNC Bash

By now, you’ve read this year’s Best Of WNC readers poll, both hefty issues. And hopefully, your faves were among the winners, or you found some new places to eat, dance, stock your wardrobe, imbibe, see and be seen, hear some tunes, catch a show, etc. To celebrate, Xpress is holding our biggest-ever Best of WNC Bash. The lineup features reader-picked winners (and local stars): multitalented Asheville Vaudeville and kid-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, bluegrass hall-of-famers Sons of Ralph and headliners/consummate entertainers Josh Phillips Folk Festival. Food from 6 to 8 p.m. from more than a dozen favorite restaurants. The Asheville Disclaimer’s Tom Scheve hosts, there’ll be beer specials, a raffle and more — all to benefit MANNA FoodBank. Celebrate our awesome community on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at The Orange Peel. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets ($14 advance, $16 at the door) at mountainx.com and theorangepeel.net.

The Big Bang with the Boom Chix

How Asheville does this sound? Take the Boom Chix, our own all-female percussion and dance ensemble, add members of the Feral Chihuahuas, modern dancer Kathy Meyers, the one-woman show of Unitard and a host of special guests, and you’ve got The Big Bang at the BeBe Theater. Here’s what our Sightlines reviews John Crutchfield had to say about the last show: “[The dancers] manifest incredible energy, precision and stage presence ... this is seriously kinetic African dance. The audience Friday night went nuts.” 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13. Info at theboomchix@hotmail.com.

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Club phone numbers are listed in Clubland in the (828) area code unless otherwise stated; more details at www. mountainx.com/clubland. Send your Smart Bet requests in to ae@mountainx.com for consideration by the Monday the week prior to publication.

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•To qualify for a free listing, a venue must be predominately dedicated to the performing arts. Bookstores and cafés with regular open mics and musical events are also allowed. •To limit confusion, events must be submitted by the venue owner or a representative of that venue. •Events must be submitted in written form by e-mail (clubland@mountainx.com), fax, snail mail or hand-delivered to the Clubland Editor Dane Smith at 2 Wall St., Room 209, Asheville, NC 28801. Events submitted to other staff members are not assured of inclusion in Clubland. •Clubs must hold at least TWO events per week to qualify for listing space. Any venue that is inactive in Clubland for one month will be removed. •The Clubland Editor reserves the right to edit or exclude events or venues. •Deadline is by noon on Monday for that Wednesday’s publication. This is a firm deadline.

Dinner music, 6:30pm Rising Appalachia (roots)

Jason Boland & the Stragglers (honkeytonk, country) w/ Corb Lund & the Piedmont Boys

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Holland’s Grille

Shag dance

Marc Keller (singer-songwriter)

Broadway’s

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

‘80s night, 10pm

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Jack Of The Wood Pub

BoBo Gallery

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

Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Open mic

Blue Note Grille

Bluegrass jam

Town Pump Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Fat Cat’s Billiards

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Flat Rock Grille

Fairview Tavern

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Westville Pub

Open mic

Soul & jazz jam

Jammin’ w/ Max & Miles

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Flat Rock Grille

Orange Peel

Thu., November 11

Good Stuff

Jamison Adams (classical guitar), 6-9pm Frankie Bones

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Juan Holladay (soul, funk) Good Stuff

The Dandy Warhols (rock, pop, psychedelic) w/ Hopewell Pisgah Brewing Company

Stereofidelics (rock)

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Stella Blue

Handlebar

Gene Peyroux & The Snow Monkeys (“extreme Americana”)

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Brian Pepper (singer-songwriter)

Red Stag Grill

Open mic w/ Brian Keith

Sirius.B (gypsy folk) Boiler Room

Havana Restaurant

Bosco’s Sports Zone

TallGary’s

Mark Guest (jazz guitar)

Open mic & jam

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

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Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Seth Winters (indie rock)

ThurS. nov. 11

Belleville Outfit (gypsy swing, jazz, Americana) w/ Applesauce

BoBo Gallery

Upstairs: Priestess w/ Namm & Flopchopper Downstairs: Rubblebucket

FRIDAY 11/12

Eliza Bell (folk)

DJ night

Blue Note Grille

“Hits & Shits” w/ Jamie Hepler

Shane Perlowin (classical guitar), 6-9pm

Athena’s Club

Coping Stone

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Black Mountain (psychedelic rock) w/ the Black Angels Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)

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Laura Meyer w/ Gwyneth & Monko (indie folk)

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Hoots & Hellmouth (indie, roots) w/ Maggie & Her Mistakes

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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

Open mic

Jim Arrendell & the Cheap Suits (dance)

Old-time jam, 6pm

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

“Pop Lounge” free dance party w/ DJ’s Mark Davis, Crick Nice & Adam Strange

Emerald Lounge

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Athena’s Club

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Front stage: Aaron Woody Wood (soul, pop) —- Back stage: Sonos (a’cappella, indie)

Open mic

Wed., November 10

Open mic & jam, 7pm

Salsa dance, 7pm

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack Of The Wood Pub

Bluegrass jam, 7pm

Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet To Go

Paul Cataldo (singer-songwriter)

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Peggy Ratusz’ Invitational Blues Jam Aaron LaFalce (piano)

Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill

Mark Appleford (Americana, blues)

Back stage: The Cocker Spaniels (indie, pop, rock) w/ Akamai Drone

Watershed

Lobster Trap

Westville Pub

Hank Bones (“man of 1,000 songs”)

Butch Ross (dulcimer)

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill

Fri., November 12

Garage at Biltmore

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety) Mela

Belly dancing Mike’s Tavern

The Cocker Spaniels Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Yarn (Americana) w/ James Justin & Co. Olive or Twist

Swing dancing w/ Heather Masterton & The Swing Station Band Orange Peel

moe. (rock, jam) w/ Tauk Pack’s Tavern

Scott Raines (acoustic rock) Pisgah Brewing Company

Spiritual Rez (reggae, funk) Purple Onion Cafe

Open mic

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Woody Wood (rock, soul)

New Deal Afterparty

Athena’s Club

Mark Appleford (Americana, blues), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Kevin Scanlon

Scandals Nightclub

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Blue Note Grille

Rebecca Williams & Andrea LaRoche (singersongwriters)

Handlebar

Dean

Highland Brewing Company

Boiler Room

Now You See Them (folk, pop, indie)

Alarm Clock Conspiracy (indie, powerpop) w/ Men from Uncle & Fifth House Craggie Brewing Company

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Nikki Talley (singer-songwriter) w/ the Parlors Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Iron Horse Station

Sherri Lynn & Mountain Friends (country, bluegrass) Jack Of The Wood Pub

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

Jerusalem Garden

Belly dancing w/ live music Jus One More

Electronic dance music

Chips & Salsa Bar

Live music w/ Turntable

Emerald Lounge

The Sleep-Ins (indie, rock) w/ special guests

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Back stage: James Justin Burke & Stray Dog Trio

Feed and Seed

Straightaway Café

Firestorm Cafe and Books

Mike’s Tavern

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Flat Rock Grille

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Paul’s Creek

Jenna Lindbo (Americana)

Ian McFeron Band (folk, roots, Americana)

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Restaurant • Bar • Patio Sports Room • Events Space …on Pack Square Park

Southern Culture on the Skids (rock) w/ Mad Tea Party

BoBo Gallery

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Root Bar No. 1

An evening w/ the Red Stick Ramblers (cajun, western swing, jazz)

Acoustic Swing

Red Stag Grill

Steve Whiddon the pianoman

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Mark Guest (jazz guitar)

Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

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Hannah Levin (folk, singer-songwriter)

Nikki Talley (rock, indie) Billy Sheeran (piano)

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Grateful Dead night w/ Phuncle Sam & Jarvis Jenkins

The Electronic Voice Phenomenon (electronic, jazz, ambient)

Shag dance & lessons

Olive or Twist

Garage at Biltmore

As Sick as Us (metal) w/ Burnstitch, A Darker Shade of Scarlet & From Tomorrow

Hangover in the Hangar: “Bring your vinyl and we’ll spin it; Bring your own food and we’ll grill it,� 2-8pm

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Eleven on Grove

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Feed and Seed

Live jazz w/ Jennifer Scott Orange Peel

The New Deal (progressive, dance, jam) w/ Landsquid Pack’s Tavern

Crocodile Smile (dance)

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Fred Whisken (jazz pianist)

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

Red Stag Grill

Handlebar

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter)

Blue Dogs (Americana) w/ Taylor Moore

Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Jukebox Blackwell

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Hotel Indigo

Neal Crowley (instrumental, jazz, bluegrass, rock)

Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist�), 7-10pm

Root Bar No. 1

Iron Horse Station

Linda Mitchell

Doc Hill (“traditional Appalachian�)

Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist�), 7-10pm

Straightaway CafĂŠ

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Caravan of Thieves (gypsy jazz/swing)

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Gary Segal

TallGary’s

Jerusalem Garden

Belly dancing w/ live music

Lobster Trap

Westsound (dance, R&B) The Warehouse Live

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Gene Peyroux & the Snow Monkeys (Americana, blues, funk)

Midway Tavern

Orange Peel

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Live music

Firefly Revival (acoustic, old-time)

Town Pump

Olive or Twist

Delta Saints (blues, rock, roots)

42nd Street Jazz Band

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Orange Peel

The Ruby Slippers (indie pop)

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (jazz, funk, dance)

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Pack’s Tavern

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Bobby Sullivan (piano) White Horse

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Mark Appleford (Americana, blues), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Tom & the Whiting Brothers Blue Note Grille

Shane Pruitt Band (blues, jam, jazz) BoBo Gallery

Night Blooming Bird Craggie Brewing Company

Neal Crowley (instrumental, jazz, bluegrass, rock) Curras Nuevo Cuisine

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Red Stag Grill

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) Gypsy (rock)

Kemistry (Southern rock) Root Bar No. 1

Bob Burnette (folk, singer-songwriter) Scandals Nightclub

DJ dance party & drag show Stella Blue

Signal Path w/ Blue Tech Straightaway CafĂŠ

Coal Dust

TallGary’s

Skinny Legs & All (rock, blues) The Get Down

Greg Olson (folk)

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

The Warehouse Live

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

Do it to Julia (indie, folk, rock) w/ Doc Aquatic & Naked Gods

Firestorm Cafe and Books

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The Space Heaters (jazz, swing)

Jay Henderson (Southern rock) w/ Twisted & Loose Blues

The Neighbors w/ Phil & Gaye Johnson

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Purple Onion Cafe

Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Feed and Seed

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‘80s/’90s night w/ live DJ

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The Broadcast (soul, rock)

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Zydeco dance w/ Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys Band

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Live music

Town Pump

Ghost Mountain Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

We Sing Nasty Blues (blues) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller

Westville Pub

The Delta Saints (blues, rock, roots) White Horse

David Dhoop Band

David Rovics (folk, roots)

Sun., November 14

Flat Rock Grille

Barley’s Taproom

Live jazz w/ Dave Lagadi, 6-9pm Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill

Mark Appleford (Americana, blues)

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Bob Burnette (folk, singer-songwriter)

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Quadruplicity

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Linda Mitchell

BoBo Gallery

John Wilkes Booth & the Black Tooth (folk, rock) Bosco’s Sports Zone

Bobby Anderson Gospel Band Flat Rock Grille

Live jazz w/ Dave Lagadi, 12pm Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

4th annual Asheville Sound Swap

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Classical guitar duo, 10am-12:30pm Bob Zullo (jazz, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm Hotel Indigo

Irish session, 3pm

Leo Johnson (“hot club jazz�) Jon Corbin (of Firecracker Jazz Band), 122:30pm Toots & the Maytals (reggae, ska) w/ the Constellations Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

“Vinyl at the Vault� w/ Chris Ballard Scandals Nightclub

DJ dance party & drag show Vanuatu Kava Bar

Storyteller’s slam

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)

Mon., November 15 BoBo Gallery

Utah Green (folk, roots) Emerald Lounge

Open mic

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Michael Holt

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Contra dance

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bob Zullo (jazz, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm Handlebar

The Van Dangs (country) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Jenny Juice’s Brown Bag Songwriters Competition Orange Peel

Iron and Wine (folk, rock) w/ NOMO The Get Down

Masters Bluegrass Jam Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Vocal Jazz Session w/ Sharon LaMotte, 7:30pm Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller

White Horse

Classical music, 7pm

Tue., November 16 Athena’s Club

Mark Appleford (acoustic, Americana) Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Makia Groove

Blue Note Grille

Jon Durham (singer-songwriter, Americana) Eleven on Grove

Beginner swing and tango lessons, 6-7pm Dance w/ live band or DJ, 8pm Emerald Lounge

Tuesday Night Funk Jam Firestorm Cafe and Books

Open mic

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Frankie Bones 274-7111 Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill 281-0920 French Broad Brewery Tasting Room 277-0222 French Broad Chocolate Lounge 252-4181 The Garage 505-2663 The Get Down 505-8388 Good Stuff 649-9711 Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern 232-5800 Grove House Eleven on Grove 505-1612 The Grove Park Inn (Elaine’s Piano Bar/ Great Hall) 252-2711 Guadalupe Cafe 586-9877 The Handlebar (864) 233-6173 The Hangar 684-1213 Hannah Flanagans 252-1922 Havana Restaurant 252-1611 Highland Brewing Company 299-3370 Holland’s Grille 298-8780 Infusions 665-2161 Iron Horse Station 622-0022 Jack of the Wood 252-5445 Jerusalem Garden 254-0255 Jus One More 253-8770 Laurey’s Catering 252-1500 Lexington Avenue Brewery 252-0212 The Lobster Trap 350-0505 Luella’s Bar-B-Que 505-RIBS

Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill 253-8805 Magnolia’s Raw Bar 251-5211 Midway Tavern 687-7530 Mela 225-8880 Mellow Mushroom 236-9800 Mike’s Tavern 281-3096 Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill 258-1550 New Courtyard Gallery 273-3332 Old Fairview Southern Kitchen 277-7117 Olive Or Twist 254-0555 O’Malley’s On Main 246-0898 The Orange Peel 225-5851 Pack’s Tavern 225-6944 Pineapple Jack’s 253-8860 Pisgah Brewing Co. 669-0190 Poppies Cafe 885-5494 Pulp 225-5851 Purple Onion Cafe 749-1179 Rankin Vault 254-4993 Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel 505-2949 Red Step Artworks 697-1447 Rendezvous 926-0201 Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill 622-0001 Rocket Club 505-2494 Root Bar No.1 299-7597 Scandals Nightclub 252-2838 Scully’s 251-8880

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

The Infamous Stringdusters (acoustic, bluegrass, fusion) w/ Trampled by Turtles

KISS Country Guitar Jam feat: Julianne Hough, Jerrod Nelmann, Randy Houser, Joe Nichols, Gretchen Wilson & Rodney Atkins

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm Iron Horse Station

Open mic w/ Jesse James, 7-10pm

“Vinyl at the Vault� w/ Chris Ballard

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

David Earl & the Plowshares (rock, Americana, soul) Orange Peel

Blues night

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller & Company (variety) Westville Pub

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The Get Down

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

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Wed., November 17 Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge (comedy open mic), 9pm

Lobster Trap

Jason Brown

Irish Sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:30pm

Singer-songwriter contest, 8pm

Front stage: Jake Hollifield (blues, ragtime) Mark Appleford (Americana, blues)

Shovelhead Saloon 669-9541 Skyland Performing Arts Center 693-0087 Stella Blue 236-2424 Stephanie’s Roadhouse Bistro 299-4127 The Still 683-5913 Stockade Brew House 645-1300 Straightaway Cafe 669-8856 Switzerland Cafe 765-5289 Tallgary’s 232-0809 Temptations Red Room 252-0775 Thirsty Monk South 505-4564 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub 505-2129 TGI Friday’s 277-4080 Town Pump 669-4808 Tressa’s Downtown Jazz & Blues 254-7072 Vanuatu Kava 505-8118 Vincenzo’s Bistro 254-4698 The Warehouse Live 681-9696 The Watershed 669-0777 Waynesville Water’n Hole 456-4750 Wedge Brewery 505 2792 Well Bred Bakery & Cafe 645-9300 Westville Pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe 253-3066 Xcapades 258-9652

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Ear Pwr (electronic, dance, experimental) w/ Hello Hugo & Quiet Hooves

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Blue Note Grille

Dinner music, 6:30pm BoBo Gallery

Red Hot Sugar Babies (jazz of the ‘20s & ‘30s) Bosco’s Sports Zone

Shag dance

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Flat Rock Grille

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Frankie Bones

Mack Kell’s / Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues / Wild Wing Cafe

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

tuesday

Jamison Adams (classical guitar), 6-9pm Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) Gerraud Barralon (soul, folk) Good Stuff

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Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Horse Feathers (folk, indie) w/ Anais Mitchell Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm Handlebar

Perpetual Groove (jam, rock, indie) w/ Lionz of Zion Holland’s Grille

Marc Keller (singer-songwriter) Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Jack Of The Wood Pub

Old-time jam, 6pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: Aaron Woody Wood (soul, pop) Mike’s Tavern

Hollow Reed

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Soul & jazz jam

Orange Peel

Mountain Xpress Best of WNC Bash feat: Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Asheville Vaudeville & Sons of Ralph Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

“Hits & Shits” w/ Jamie Hepler

Getaway’s (Eleven on Grove) Jus One More / Mike’s Side Pocket / Rendezvous Tallgary’s / Temptations

wednesday Beacon Pub / Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill / The Hangar / Infusions / Midway Tavern / O’Malleys on Main Holland’s Grille /

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friday Fairview Tavern / Fat Cat’s Billards Infusions / Mack Kell’s Midway Tavern / Shovelhead Saloon Stockade Brew House The 170 La Cantinetta

Red Stag Grill

saturday

Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Holland’s Grille Infusions / Jus One More / Shovelhead Saloon / The Still

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Open mic w/ Brian Keith TallGary’s

Open mic & jam, 7pm Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Bluegrass jam

Town Pump

Open mic

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

The Free Flow Band (soul, funk)

sunday Bosco’s Sports Zone / Cancun Mexican Grill / The Hangar / Mack Kell’s / Wild Wing Cafe / The Get Down

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Westville Pub

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Thu., November 18

Good Stuff

Athena’s Club

DJ night

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Paul Cataldo (singer-songwriter)

Andy Burke w/ Lucas Nelson (country)

Gene Peyroux & The Snow Monkeys (“extreme Americana”) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Tyler Ramsey (folk rock, Americana) Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Blue Note Grille

Andrew Combs (singer-songwriter)

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm

BoBo Gallery

Handlebar

Juniper Bins

Evans Blue (rock) w/ Rains

Boiler Room

Havana Restaurant

Solito (rock)

Salsa dance, 7pm

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Craggie Brewing Company

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Lobster Trap

Eleven on Grove

Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill

Fat Cat’s Billiards

Mela

Flat Rock Grille

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Open mic & jam

The Maudlin Frogs

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Shane Perlowin (classical guitar), 6-9pm

Jammin’ w/ Max & Miles

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Bluegrass jam, 7pm

Back stage: Weisstronauts (rock, surf, lounge) w/ Broken Lilacs Hank Bones (“man of 1,000 songs”) Marc Keller (acoustic, variety) Belly dancing

Spiritual Rez (reggae, funk) w/ the Broadcast Olive or Twist

Swing dancing w/ Heather Masterton & The Swing Station Band Pack’s Tavern

Ginny McAfee (acoustic) Pisgah Brewing Company

Space Capone (funk, jam)

Telic (rock) w/ From Tomorrow, From a Dig & All in a Day

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Craggie Brewing Company

Iron Horse Station

Asheville Vaudeville (performance art) w/ Sirius. B (gypsy folk)

Mark Bumgarner (Americana, bluegrass, country)

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Mark Guest (jazz guitar)

L Shaped Lot (roots, rock, folk)

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Jerusalem Garden

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Purple Onion Cafe

Belly dancing w/ live music

The Honeycutters (country, blues, Americana)

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

Red Stag Grill

Eleven on Grove

Billy Sheeran (piano)

Electronic dance music

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Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Emerald Lounge

Lobster Trap

Steve Whiddon the pianoman

Brushfire Stankgrass (progressive bluegrass)

Hilly Billy Diamonds (honkey-tonk)

Scandals Nightclub

Feed and Seed

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Good Ol’ Boys

Little Friday Band (“front porch rock”)

Firestorm Cafe and Books

O’Malley’s On Main

Debra Allbery (poet)

Blue Jay Way (“gut-bucket Chicago blues”)

Flat Rock Grille

Olive or Twist

Local DJ exposure night feat: Yorgo Simou, J-Hecht & Luis Armando Straightaway Café

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Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Live jazz w/ Jennifer Scott

Peggy Ratusz’ Invitational Blues Jam

Live jazz w/ Steve Sarant & Johnny Ferrara, 6-9pm

Vincenzo’s Bistro

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Aaron LaFalce (piano)

Nikki Talley (singer-songwriter)

Joanna Newsom (folk, classical, progressive) w/ Ryan Francesconi

Watershed

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Pack’s Tavern

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James Richards (singer-songwriter)

WestSound (dance, soul, R&B)

Westville Pub

Garage at Biltmore

Pisgah Brewing Company

Will Bradford (of SeepeopleS) White Horse

Lamar Sorrento w/ Bill West

Fri., November 19 Athena’s Club

Mark Appleford (Americana, blues), 8-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Acoustic Swing

BoBo Gallery

In Plain Sight (dance, electronic) Boiler Room

Orange Peel

Cesar Commanche w/ Projekt Lotus, Nigel One & Foul Mouth Jerk (hip-hop)

Packway Handle Band (bluegrass)

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Fred Whisken (jazz pianist)

Purple Onion Cafe

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Red Stag Grill

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm Handlebar

Jimmy Herring Band (jazz, fusion, rock) w/ Craig Sorrells Project Highland Brewing Company

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Th Mumbles (rock, soul)

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Greg Olson (folk)

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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

Swing dance, 8pm

Sunset Sessions w/ Ben Hovey (“sonic scientist”), 7-10pm Iron Horse Station

Fat Cat’s Billiards

Shannon McNally w/ Scrapomatic (Americana) Purple Onion Cafe

Michael Reno Harrell (folk, Americana) Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar Rock Bottom Sports Bar & Grill

Kemistry (Southern rock) Scandals Nightclub

DJ dance party & drag show Straightaway Café

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Jack Of The Wood Pub

The Warehouse Live

Firecracker Jazz Band (dixieland)

Live music

Jerusalem Garden

Town Pump

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Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

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Back stage: Neulore (indie, folk, gospel) w/ Eric Scott Guthrie

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Four Lions JJJJJ

Director: Christopher Morris Players: Riz Ahmed, Nigel Lindsay, Kayvan Novak, Darren Boyd, Craig Parkinson, Preeya Kalidas

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Black Comedy Rated R

The Story: The film concerns itself with the efforts of a spectacularly inept group of terrorists out to make their mark on Britain. The Lowdown: A genuine take-noprisoners satire that’s one of of the most bitterly funny — and disturbing — comedies to come along in a while. It’s in the must-see realm for those who can take it.

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With humor as black as a raven’s wing at midnight, scathing British humorist Christopher Morris’ debut feature Four Lions comes to town this week. It is the funniest and most vicious film to come along since In the Loop (2009) — and even more daring, since it paints a bleakly comedic picture of terrorism and the people who fight it. The idea is to defang the power of terrorism and fanaticism by portraying its practitioners as delusional boobs who are quite apt to trip over their own feet in their rush to achieve aims they barely understand. I’m not sure it can be said to defang anyone, since delusional boobs can be as dangerous as the most skillful — possibly more so. That, however, doesn’t make the film any less funny, nor does it render the satire any less lethal. The film — which employs the look of a pseudo documentary that’s even cruder than that of In the Loop — essentially follows a group of low-rent Brit mujahideen in their ill-defined (in their own minds) attempts to strike a blow for Islam by blowing up something. There are, in reality, five of them, but since one of their number manages to blow himself — and a hapless sheep — to smithereens before the main event, they become the

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Nigel Lindsay, Kayvan Novak and Arsher Ali in Christopher Morris’ pitch-black comedy Four Lions. titular four. These fellows are terrorists by way of Larry, Moe and Curly — except they may not be that smart. The leader of the group is Omar (Riz Ahmed), who is the closest thing the outfit has to being the brains of the operation. He’s actually portrayed as rather likable — at least for someone whose goal in life is to explode himself and as many “infidels” as possible in the process. He has a patient, understanding wife (Preeya Kalidas), a doting son and a nonviolent (though equally absurd in his own way) brother. That he’s considerably smarter than the gang of would-be terrorists he heads up manages to garner him a little sympathy, because it’s impossible not to feel a little sorry for what he has to put up with in his efforts to achieve his loathsome goals. This sympathy and twisted normalization of his family life is precisely what makes the film work — and what keeps it more than a little disturbing. The rest of the group range from the incredibly stupid to the amazingly stupid. Two of them — Waj (Kayvan Novak) and Faisal (Adeel Akhtar) — are in the amazingly stupid category. (Faisal’s big dream is to create crow-suicide bombers, which mostly results in premature detonation and a shower of feathers.) The third, Hassan (Arsher Ali), is a joke-shop terrorist with a penchant for rapping, who gets recruited into the group by perhaps the worst of the lot, Barry (Nigel Lindsay). Barry is a thorough working-class Brit who has somehow converted to Islam. He’s perpetually angry, constantly arguing, constantly contradicting himself — and can’t

even understand why blowing up a mosque and taking credit for it might not have the effect of converting non-radicals to their cause. Then again, it’s never clear that any of them understand what they’re cause is — only that they have one and it gives them some sense of purpose in life. This, I think, is the sobering key to Four Lions. These are people without much sense of purpose and this cause — whether they understand it or not — fills that need in the worst way possible. What’s surprising about the film — apart from the fact that it’s actually funny and that anyone would dare make it in the first place — is that it’s willing to follow this group all the way to the bitter end, which includes their ridiculous — and extremely dangerous — efforts to blow up the London Marathon. More, it drags the opposing forces into the fray of stupidity, since the police and special agents are not noticeably any brighter than their terrorist counterparts — they argue endlessly over whether or not a sniper shot a terrorist in a bear costume or some hapless innocent dressed up in a Wookie suit. Four Lions isn’t going to be to everyone’s taste, but for those who aren’t completely put off by the subject matter, it’s that rarest of things: an edgy comedy that actually is edgy, not just crude. Rated R for language throughout, including some sexual references. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at The Carolina Asheville Cinema 14.

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Care Bears (G) 12:25 Sat-Sun only Due Date (R) 12:15, 12:55, 2:30, 3:05, 4:45, 5:20, 7:10, 7:50, 9:40, 10:10 (Fri-Sat) Jackass 3D (R) 8:45 Life As We Know It (PG-13) 1:45, 4:10 Megamind 3D (PG) 12:35, 1:15, 2:50, 3:45, 4:55, 6:15, 7:15, 9:25 Megamind 2D (PG) 12:15, 2:50, 4:55, 7:15, 9:25 RED (PG-13) 1:35, 4:05, 6:35, 9:05 Saw 3D (R) 6:45, 9:20 Secretariat (PG) 2:00, 4:30, 7:05, 9:45 Unstoppable (PG-13) 12:20, 12:45, 2:45, 3:10, 5:10, 5:35m 7:35, 8:00, 10:00, 10:25 (Fri-Sat)

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Conviction (R) 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:35 Due Date (R) 11:55, 2:25, 5:10, 7:15, 10:10 For Colored Girls (R) 12:15, 3:20, 7:05, 10:00 Four Lions (R) 12:25, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:55 (Sofa Cinema) Hereafter (PG-13) 12:35, 7:05 (No matinee Sat. Nov. 13) Megamind 3D (PG) 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 7:00, 9:15 (No matinees Sat Nov 13) Megamind 2D (PG) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:30, 9:45 Morning Glory (PG-13) Starts Wed. 11:55, 2:20, 4:45, 7:30, 10:00 Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 11:35, 4:55, 10:20 RED (PG-13) 11:45, 2:05, 4:40, 7:10, 9:50 Secretariat (PG) 2:15, 7:35 Skyline (PG-13) 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:45, 10:05 The Social Network (PG-13) 11:40, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 10:10 (Sofa Cinema) (No matinees Sat Nov 13)

The Town (R) 3:45, 9:55 (No matinee Sat Nov 13) Unstoppable (PG-13) 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:25, 9:50 You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (R) 12:05, 2:25, 5:15, 7:45, 10:05 (Sofa Cinema) (No , 5:15, 7:45, 10:05 shows Wed Nov 17) n Cinebarre (665-7776)

Devil (PG-13) 1:20 (no 1:20 show Mon-Thu), 4:30, 7:05, 9:50 (no 9:50 show Mon-Thu) Inception (PG-13) 12:50 (no 12:50 show MonThu), 4:00, 7:20, 10:25 (no 10:25 show Mon-Thu) Let Me In (R) 1:10 (no 1:10 show Mon-Thu), 4:15, 7:30, 10:15 (no 10:15 show Mon-Thu) Toy Story 3 (G) 1:15 (no 1:15 show Mon-Thu), 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 (no 9:40 show Mon-Thu) Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (PG-13) 1:00 (no 1:00 show Mon-Thu), 4:00, 7:10, 10:20 (no 10:20 show Mon-Thu)

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For Colored Girls (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9”55 Hereafter (PG-13) 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:05 Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole 3D (PG) 1:30, 3:50, 7:30, 9:50 Morning Glory (PG-13) Starts Wednesday 1:40, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 Nowhere Boy (PG-13) 1:20, 4:40, 7:50, 10:10 Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 2:00, 4:50, 8:00, 10:20 Skyline (PG-13) 1:50, 4:30, 7:40, 10:00

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Nev Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce, Henry Joost Quasi-Exploitative Documentary A documentary about a man’s online relationship with a family and the truth behind them. A controversial and mildly intriguing documentary that’s more or less a cautionary tale about online relationships. Rated PG-13

Due Date J

Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis Mismatched Buddy Comedy Two ill-paired men end up driving across the country together. A badly conceived comedy that tries to cash in on the talents of Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis without giving them anything to do. Rated R

For Colored Girls JJJJ

Kimberly Elise, Thandie Newton, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Whoopi Goldberg Poetic Drama The prize-winning play fitted with a melodramatic narrative that attempts to set the stage for the play’s poetic monologues. Easily the best film Tyler Perry has made, which may not be saying much. It’s a mixed bag that’s apt to polarize viewers, but it’s definitely a brave attempt. Rated R

Four Lions JJJJJ

Riz Ahmed, Nigel Lindsay, Kayvan Novak, Darren Boyd, Craig Parkinson, Preeya Kalidas Black Comedy The film concerns itself with the efforts of a spectacularly inept group of terrorists out to make their mark on Britain. A genuine take-noprisoners satire that’s one of of the most bitterly funny—and disturbing—comedies to come along in a while. It’s in the must-see realm for those who can take it. Rated R

Heartbreaker JJJJ

Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier, François Damiens, HĂŠlĂŠna Noguerra, Andrew Lincoln Romantic Comedy A fellow who specializes in breaking up mismatched couples lands an almost impossible assignment that circumstances force him to take. A frothy and charming romantic comedy from France that cleverly trades in Hollywood conventions—and generally improves on them. Rated NR

Hereafter JJJ

Matt Damon, CĂŠcile De France, Frankie McLaren, George McLaren, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jay Mohr Supernatural Drama Three people affected by death, near-death and out-of-body experiences are involved in circumstances that will cause their paths to cross. A deliberately, but not slowly paced supernatural drama with little payoff or seeming purpose. Rated PG-13

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Inside Job JJJJJ

Matt Damon (narrator), William Ackman, David Alpert, Jonathan Alpert Documentary A documentary examining how the recession came to be through corrupt banking practices and the control of the government. An angry, dispiriting film about the state of the economy and the need for serious economic reform in this country—reform that goes beyond lip-service. You won’t have a good time, but this should be seen. Rated PG-13

Megamind JJJ

(Voices) Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Brad Pitt Animated Superhero Spoof A super villain finds life without point or meaning when he vanquishes his nemesis. Professionally done all the way with strong voice casting, but lacking anything new or compelling. Rated PG

Nowhere Boy JJJJJ

Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, Josh Bolt, David Threlfall Biopic Biopic focusing on the middle teenage years of John Lennon and the forces and people that shaped him. A lovely little movie that rings true and is surprisingly emotionally effective. If you’re keen on Lennon, it’s a must-see. Rated R

Paranormal Activity 2 JJ

Sprague Grayden, Brian Boland, Molly Ephraim, Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat Faux CinĂŠma VĂŠritĂŠ Horror Once again a demon plagues a family in this more-prequel-than-sequel to Paranormal Activity. More bargain-basement bogey business that will delight the easily spooked and baffle the rest of the viewers. Rated R

RED JJJJ

Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman Action/Comedy Retired CIA agents band together when it turns out that they’ve been targeted for assassination by orders from on high. The plot is not much. The direction is adequate. But the seasoned cast of actors makes RED worth seeing, even if it can’t make it into the great action spoof it could have been. Rated PG-13

Saw 3D JJJ

Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Cary Elwes, Sean Patrick Flanery, Chad Donella Torture-Porn Horror The theoretical climactic entry in Lionsgate’s seasonal cash cow. It’s exactly what you would expect—but in 3-D. Assuming, what you would expect is what you want, it’s probably adequately juicy. Rated R

Secretariat JJJ

Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, James Cromwell, Dylan Walsh, Fred Dalton Thompson, Dylan Baker Uplifting Horse Movie The story of the title racehorse and his journey from birth to becoming a Triple Crown-winning legend. Crowd-pleaser style filmmaking with loads of schmaltzy moments built around a strong central performance by Diane Lane. For those who like traditionalist, unadventurous movies, it will likely satisfy. Rated PG

The Social Network JJJJ

Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella, Rooney Mara Sociological Biopic The rise and rise—with lawsuit side dishes—of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Extremely entertaining, slickly made and emotionally awkward, The Social Network moves along at such a rapid pace and with such precise dialogue that it’s hard to tell if the movie is actually an important statement or merely a glib amusement. It might be a little of both. Rated PG-13

The Tillman Story JJJJ

Pat Tillman, Richard Tillman, Josh Brolin (narration) Documentary The tale of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player killed by friendly fire in Iraq and his family’s struggle to keep the U.S. military from turning his death into a PR campaign. A documentary that’s unlikely to open any eyes, but does take a different approach to criticizing our government’s involvement in Iraq. Rated R

Waiting for “Superman� JJJJJ

Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee, the Black Family, the Esparza Family, the Hill Family Documentary A look into what’s wrong with the public-school system—and some ideas about fixing it. Activist documentary-making at its finest. Yes, it simplifies and omits, but it also raises the right questions and opens the floor for debate. Rated PG

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger JJJJ

Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones, Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Lucy Punch Comedy/Drama Woody Allen’s latest follows the fates of two couples as they cope—or not—with relationships. While it isn’t absolutely prime Woody Allen, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger has moments of greatness and a pleasantly wry tone of amused irony. Rated R

Due Date J

Director: Todd Phillips (The Hangover) Players: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis Mismatched Buddy Comedy Rated R

The Story: Two ill-paired men end up driving across the country together. The Lowdown: A badly conceived comedy that tries to cash in on the talents of Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis without giving them anything to do. The idea is simple: Take two stars of varying styles, temperaments and demeanor — an established one (Robert Downey Jr.) and a newcomer (Zach Galifianakis) — force them into odd-couple status, and hilarity will ensue. As an idea, it’s sound enough — if somewhat on the far side of inspired. As executed in Todd Phillips’ Due Date, the movie is never more than mildly amusing at the best of times. At the worst of times, it’s simply unfunny, obnoxious and mean-spirited. I might also add that it’s thinly plotted and annoying, but there’s no point in kicking the movie while it’s down. I confess that I didn’t see Todd Phillips’ last movie, The Hangover (2009), the film that made Mr. Galifianakis a recent flavor-of-themonth star. I have, however, seen Phillips’ Old School (2003), Starsky & Hutch (2004) and School for Scandal (2006) — a trio that I pretty much disliked. I suppose I should have expected no more here. But I like Downey Jr. and I was impressed with Galifianakis in the recent It’s Kind of a Funny Story, so I was hoping this film would be better. It didn’t take long to dash those hopes and then drive them into the ground. When the typically unfunny Danny McBride showed up in a spectacularly unfunny cameo, I figured it wasn’t going to get better. It didn’t. Due Date takes place in the magical Hollywood land of Contrivance on the shores of Lake Convenience. Uptight businessman Peter Highman (Downey Jr.) is flying home so he can be with wife Sarah (Michelle Monaghan, Eagle Eye) for the birth of their child. But as luck would have it, he crosses paths with Hollywood-bound wannabe actor Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis). First Peter’s bag gets switched with Ethan’s, which causes him to be busted for drug paraphernalia. (OK, there’s some in-joke amusement to hearing Downey Jr. proclaim, “I’ve never used drugs in my life.”) Then the two men get tossed off their flight on improbable terrorism charges, which also lands them on the “no fly” list. Somehow, Peter’s wallet is lost in the midst of all this and his only hope for getting home on time is to snag a ride with Ethan in the latter’s rental car. Even a person who isn’t uptight and irritable would find Ethan annoying and astonishingly stupid, so naturally Peter finds him intolerable and unbearably stupid. If you’ve seen the trailer, you’ve seen the rest of the movie — minus several unfunny embellish-

ments that add nothing but running time and plot devices that make little sense and are sometimes not based in anything like reality. Anyone who has ever wired money to a hapless friend knows full well that there is a provision allowing you to send money to someone who has lost his or her ID, but that wouldn’t suit the plot here. That, however, pales in comparison to having our “heroes” travel hundreds of miles in a stolen police car without even drawing attention. All of this might have been passable if it weren’t for the fact that both Peter and Ethan are boring, annoying, one-note characters — except when the film decides we’re supposed to feel sorry for them. That idea never works because neither one ever earns our sympathy. They start out unlikable and they end up exactly the same. The stock Phillips’ outbursts of crudeness for its own sake do nothing to make this any better — nor do they make things the least bit funnier. It’s all pretty darn tedious — unless masturbating dogs are your idea of true hilarity. Rated R for language, drug use and sexual content. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike 10, The Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande.

For Colored Girls JJJJ

Director: Tyler Perry Players: Kimberly Elise, Thandie Newton, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Whoopi Goldberg Poetic Drama Rated R

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The Story: The prize-winning play fitted with a melodramatic narrative that attempts to set the stage for the play’s poetic monologues. The Lowdown: Easily the best film Tyler Perry has made, which may not be saying much. It’s a mixed bag that’s apt to polarize viewers, but it’s definitely a brave attempt. Tyler Perry goes art house with For Colored Girls — and it’s both alarming and wonderful to behold. The alarming part will probably surprise no one. The wonderful part very likely will, especially coming from me, since I’ve hardly been one of Perry’s keenest supporters. For that matter, I’m still not. For Colored Girls is something of a mess. But in all fairness to Mr. Perry, it’s a frequently glorious mess with moments of genuine power — and they don’t all come from Ntozake Shange’s play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. I’ve joked elsewhere that Perry cut down the play’s title for the Twitter generation. But in all honesty, I think Perry means the shortened title to be as much a dedication to black women as it is the name of the film. There’s no denying that Perry has taken the play and transformed it into something of his own, but that’s neither necessarily a bad thing, nor does it make it a betrayal of the source material. If Perry were not so completely viewed as compulsively coarse, crude and melodramatic — elements that are

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certainly undeniable in his work — I have a suspicion that For Colored Girls would be getting a better break than it is. Setting his previous work aside, the film is clearly meant to both honor the source material and to present Perry’s personal response to it. I’m not about to criticize him for that. It’s been argued that Shange’s play is “unfilmable” as it stands. That’s debatable — certainly the same claim could be made about Peter Weiss’ Marat/Sade and yet Peter Brook managed to film it effectively in 1967. Regardless, it certainly isn’t what Perry chose to do. What Perry did instead was to rework the play’s poetic monologues into a dramatic narrative that manages — sometimes torturously — to connect them all as a kind of tapestry. Something is lost in the process, yes, but I’m not certain that something isn’t gained, as well. More may be lost than gained, but there are things of value — and it isn’t as if the play itself ceases to exist just because it’s been committed to film. The central problem with Perry’s narrative is less that it cuts up the monologues — sometimes assigning parts of them to other characters — and occasionally awkwardly fits them into realistic dialogue (which, frankly, isn’t as bad as has been claimed; it’s just jarring in the tonal shift). The far greater problem is that the film is simply too much: too much melodrama, too many contrivances, too much plot straining too hard. But it’s a bold move by a filmmaker largely known for pandering to his core audience. Here, he is challenging them to grow a little.

The plot is something of a muddle, though the idea of connecting it via an apartment building that serves as home for six of the main characters — and ties three others to the setting — is clever, even if it inevitably, and perhaps unfairly, draws comparisons to the sitcom 227. But there’s nothing very comedic here — apart from some of the trashier aspects of the melodrama. Perry’s approach to melodrama remains too serious for its own good. It’s as absurdly ramped-up as anything of Almodóvar’s, but evidences no sense of its own absurdity and so tends to become silly. For example, by the time two children are dropped out a window, Alice (Whoopi Goldberg) attempts an exorcism, and Jo (Janet Jackson) starts a Camille-style nagging cough (blessedly, Perry does eschew consumption), it’s a thing of jaw-dropping wonderment. And not in a good way. But there’s more to the film than that. It’s a wonderful showcase for the amassed talent of actresses: Kimberly Elise, Loretta Devine, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Kerry Washington, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Whoopi Goldberg are all splendidly served here, and they, in turn, give the film the power it needs. The only weak link is Janet Jackson, who isn’t so much bad as seemingly out of her element. Perry has always been known for assembling strong casts of actresses, but here he actually affords them material that’s worthy of them. Moreover, it’s time to give Perry a nod for at least attempting to become something of a stylist. For Colored Girls is easily his best-

filmsociety Nosferatu JJJJJ

Director: F.W. Murnau Players: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schröder, Alexander Granach Horror Rated NR F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922) is one of those movies I read about for years before actually seeing it in my early 20s. I had read a comment in a long-forgotten book calling the film “a chilly blast of doomsday” and I had the thought that was probably a bit extreme — until I saw the film and found it to be true. It remains the only horror film that ever gave me a nightmare (one so vivid I remember it to this day). Perhaps I’m overselling the film. I hope not. One thing about Murnau’s unauthorized adaptation of Dracula that cannot be oversold, I believe, is Max Schreck’s vampire, Graf Orlok. This is a figure right out of a nightmare — so much so that legends grew up around it that suggested there was no Max Schreck. Indeed, E. Elias Merhige’s Shadow of the Vampire (2001) — which is being screened by the Asheville Film Society on Tuesday, Nov. 16 — is an outgrowth of that concept. The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Nosferatu Thursday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville. Hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

Shadow of the Vampire JJJJJ

Director: E. Elias Merhige (Suspect Zero) Players: John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier, Cary Elwes, Catherine McCormack, Eddie Izzard Fact-Based Horror Rated R Timed to follow the Thursday Horror Picture Show screening of Nosferatu (1922), the Asheville Film Society is showing E. Elias Merhige’s Shadow of the Vampire (2001), a film that offers a very fantasticated story about Murnau (John Malkovich) making Nosferatu. The film has long held a special place for me because it was the first new release I reviewed for the Xpress to earn a full five stars — a rating I see no reason to change. The film is an imagining — that ultimately abandons any sense of reality — of Murnau making the film so chilling by casting a real vampire (Willem Dafoe) in the lead. Surprisingly funny and occasionally even a little moving, the film brilliantly blends fact, fantasy and even a sense of the actual Nosferatu within the confines of its stylish shaggy vampire story. The Asheville Film Society will screen Shadow of the Vampire Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville. Hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther. Hanke is the artistic director of the Asheville Film Society. For Cranky Hanke’s full reviews of these movies, visit www.mountainx.com/movies.

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looking and most fluid film — even if he does manage the unthinkable on occasion of making Thandie Newton unattractive in the way he shoots her. The sequence where he intercuts an opera with a rape scene doesn’t really work, though I tend to think the problem is less the idea than the choice of opera. I could see it working with a different piece of music — and with a filmmaker a little more sure of himself. All the same, the attempt is a bold one that may one day pay off, assuming the response to For Colored Girls doesn’t send Perry scrambling back to Madea and peddling the Gospel with weed and fart jokes. That would be a pity. Rated R for some disturbing violence, including a rape, sexual content and language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at The Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.

Inside Job JJJJJ

Director: Charles Ferguson (No End in Sight) Players: Matt Damon (narrator), William Ackman, David Alpert, Jonathan Alpert Documentary Rated PG-13

The Story: A documentary examining how the recession came to be through corrupt banking practices and the control of the government. The Lowdown: An angry, dispiriting film about the state of the economy and the need for serious economic reform in this country — reform that goes beyond lipservice. You won’t have a good time, but this should be seen. Probably the angriest and most terrifying documentary I’ve ever seen, Charles Ferguson’s Inside Job is an experience like no other as it

specialscreenings The CelebratioN JJJJ

Director: Thomas Vinterberg Players: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen, Birthe Neumann Dysfunctional Family Drama With Farce Rated NR I’d never even heard of Thomas Vinterberg’s The Celebration — a Danish film from 1998 — until it was handed to me for review. Having watched it, I’m still not sure what to make of it. Roger Ebert called it a mix of farce and tragedy, saying, “Imagine Eugene O’Neill and Woody Allen collaborating on a screenplay about a family reunion. Now let Luis Buñuel direct it.” That’s probably as good a way to describe the film as you’re likely to find. This is one of those films in which a family gets together at one of those country estates that rich people in movies always seem to have, and where everyone’s dark secrets are revealed. It is perhaps not in the least surprising that Vinterberg is the co-founder (with Lars von Trier) of the “Dogma 95” school of filmmaking — and one’s taste for that approach will be a factor here. Classic Cinema From Around the World will present The Celebration at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St. in the Phil Mechanic Studios building, River Arts District. Info: 273-3332.

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Director: Barry Levinson Players: Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins, Susan Fleetwood, Freddie Jones Fantasy/Adventure/Mystery Rated PG-13 Considering its pedigree — a Chris Columbus screenplay, Steven Spielberg producing, Barry Levinson directing — Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) is surprisingly not awful. In fact, if you can go with the rethinking of Holmes and Watson meeting during a stint at school in their teenage years and having adventures then (I know Holmes purists who can’t), it’s a pleasant enough couple of hours. Yes, it’s overproduced. It’s from Spielberg, how could it not be? And, yes, it plays a little like I Was a Teenage Sherlock Holmes and the Temple of Doom, but that only keeps it from being a nice diversion if you take this stuff too seriously. The Hendersonville Film Society will show Young Sherlock Holmes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

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law — in part, by simply bamboozling the world at large into believing they’re essential to our continued survival because they’re the only ones who understand how the economy works. The film does a splendid job of dismantling the whole system, in large part by letting participants in that system speak for themselves. It’s very hard to listen to someone tell you that they see nothing wrong with handing out multimillion dollar bonuses to CEOs of corporations on the receiving end of a $700 billion-dollar government bailout and not be convinced that either these people are lying or are just completely amoral. It seems incredible that they can not only buy their own rhetoric, but what’s more, expect the rest of us to do so. I won’t try to detail here the key abuses that caused the recession. I’ll leave that to the film, which does a much better job of it than I can here in a few sentences. In fact, I’m not going to go on at length about Inside Job. I’m simply going to say you need to see this film — even if you don’t agree with it and even if you don’t like documentaries. This one you should see. Rated PG-13 for some drug and sex-related material. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Fine Arts Theatre.

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Director: Tom McGrath (Madagascar) Players: (Voices) Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Brad Pitt Animated Superhero Spoof Rated PG

The Story: A super villain finds life without point or meaning when he vanquishes his nemesis. The Lowdown: Professionally done all the way with strong voice casting, but lacking anything new or compelling.

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The new Hilary Swank film Conviction opens this Friday at The Carolina Asheville. To mark the event, the 7 p.m. showing on Saturday, Nov. 13, will be introduced by Christine Mumma, executive director of The North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence. The center investigates innocence claims and works to free the wrongly imprisoned, in coordination with the North Carolina Law School Innocence Projects. Following the screening, there will be a separate fundraiser at 9:30 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge with Mumma. Wine and snacks will be served. Tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to the N.C. Center on Actual Innocence.

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to find life pretty boring with no nemesis to fight. The solution? What else but to create a new foe to fill this need. Much predictability follows and a not-very-surprising surprise. It’s all perfectly watchable and mildly entertaining, but not much more. Probably the cleverest thing about the movie is having Megamind’s minion — named Minion (David Cross) — designed after the infamous Ro-Man from the grade Z cult classic Robot Monster (1953). Having Megamind present himself as Marlon Brando’s Jor-El (complete with a pretty good Brando impression) when training his new nemesis is also pretty good. Otherwise, the movie is just kind of an autopilot affair. Perhaps nowhere is this more obvious than in the film’s pop-song sound track. Not only has every song on its playlist been in other movies, but also at least two of them — the Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” and Gilbert O’Sullivan’s “Alone Again Naturally” — have adorned other animated films. “Mr. Blue Sky” was in Doogal (2005) and “Alone Again Naturally” showed up in both Stuart Little 2 (2002) and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009). Megamind is painless. It’s not bad — simply unremarkable. I was comfortable enough watching it. I never checked the time to see when it would be over. My sense is that small children will be happy enough with it — though the lack of body-function humor may leave them feeling strangely unfulfilled. Is that an endorsement? Not really. I tend to want a little more out of a movie — especially with a 3-D “special event” surcharge. Rated PG for action and some language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike 10, The Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande.

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Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Players: Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, Josh Bolt, David Threlfall Biopic Rated R

The Story: Biopic focusing on the middle teenage years of John Lennon and the forces and people that shaped him. The Lowdown: A lovely little movie that rings true and is surprisingly emotionally effective. If you’re keen on Lennon, it’s a must-see. From the standpoint of purely personal pleasure, Sam Taylor-Wood’s Nowhere Boy was the most pleasant experience at the movies I had in a weekend that was not without its other pleasures. But I am a Beatles fan and a John Lennon fan and I’m fully aware that that colors my appreciation of this movie, so I’m factoring that into my praise for the film. Even so, Nowhere Boy strikes me as one of the more remarkable biopics to come along in a while, not in the least because it smacks of authenticity without too obviously trying to advertise the fact. It starts with the opening chord of “A Hard Day’s Night” and a dream sequence that prefigures the opening of Richard Lester’s 1964 film of the same name. But in Nowhere Boy, which opens in 1955, the world of the Lester film doesn’t even exist in embryonic form. It’s good to know that from the outset, because Nowhere Boy is very carefully not a movie about the Beatles, even though young incarnations of Paul (Thomas Brodie Sangster, Bright Star) and George (newcomer Sam Bell) show up before the end. In fact, the word

“Beatles” is never uttered — and is even rather charmingly skirted at the end of the film. This is instead about what made John Lennon (Aaron Johnson, Kick-Ass) John Lennon, about his relationship with his Aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his long-absent mother, Julia (Anne-Marie Duff, The Last Station). Nowhere Boy is a movie where I have the inescapable feeling that the more you know about Lennon’s earlier years going in, the more emotional impact the film will have. I can’t prove this, since I can’t see it without a sizable knowledge of the backstory. But I know that personally I found an added element of suspense to the film that came about because I was waiting for this or that to happen — waiting to see the drama, which I already knew was there in outline, play out. I think that viewers who do know the basics of Lennon’s history will generally feel gratified by the manner in which the events are portrayed here — the way they have been shaped into a viable dramatic structure. (Although one moment needs no shaping and is already dramatic and tragic enough.) The crux of the film lies in the story of John discovering his mother when he was 15 — according to the film, by spotting her on the fringes of the funeral for his beloved Uncle George (David Threlfall, Hot Fuzz). Learning that Julia lives within walking distance of his own home, he strikes up an acquaintance with the mother he hasn’t seen since he was 5 years old. He quickly finds in her a woman nothing like her sober-minded sister, Mimi. Julia is, it seems, a kindred spirit with a streak of wildness as great as or greater than his own. Julia teaches him how to play the banjo and takes him on outings. It’s an odd relationship — the gap in their contact skewing the tone to a point where they’re almost equals, where Julia is nearly a chaste girlfriend to him. But the problem is that more than this, it’s a mother he needs and that he’s looking for, and Julia isn’t really equipped for that role any more than she had been years earlier when Mimi became his surrogate mother. “She’ll break your heart,” Mimi warns him — and no doubt she does, but more by the ultimate tragic loss of her than by anything she actively does to him. This is a warm, winning film helped no end by Ms. Taylor-Wood’s attention to detail. It truly feels as if what we’re seeing is taking place in the 1950s. She doesn’t depict the era as quaint. It is simply allowed to be. The depiction of Lennon’s instant conversion to wanting to be Elvis is undoubtedly simplified for dramatic effect, but like most aspects of the film, it feels right. So do the seemingly inauspicious meetings with Paul and George — and the hint that there’s much more beneath the bond with Paul that’s established near the end. Frankly — and assuming you’ve an interest in the subject — I can’t imagine not loving this deliberately small film. And if you want to find out, I wouldn’t waste time, because I doubt it will be around long. Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.

The Tillman Story JJJJ

Director: Amir Bar-Lev (My Kid Could Paint That) Players: Pat Tillman, Richard Tillman, Josh Brolin (narration) Documentary Rated R

The Story: The tale of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player killed by friendly fire in Iraq and his family’s struggle to keep the U.S. military from turning his death into a PR campaign. The Lowdown: A documentary that’s unlikely to open any eyes, but does take a different approach to criticizing our government’s involvement in Iraq. Like so many films and documentaries that have come out criticizing the war in Iraq, Amir Bar-Lev’s The Tillman Story is saying something that needs to be heard. But also like so many of those same films, the people who need most to listen are the least likely to, while those who will listen won’t be as shocked and outraged as Bar-Lev would like them to be. The documentary tells the story of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who made headlines when he gave up the millions of dollars he could’ve made playing professional football to instead enlist in the Army after the attacks of 9/11. Tillman is painted as atypical and complex, a natural athlete who’s no mere jock, but instead reads Chomsky and Emerson. He’s a man who wants to defend his country in Afghanistan, but finds invading Iraq unjust. It’s this complexity that sets up the rest of the film. The Tillman Story documents the government’s cover-up of Pat’s death by friendly fire in Iraq — instead spinning what happened into a story of heroism and pro-war propaganda — and his family’s attempts at getting to the truth. The bulk of the movie is dedicated to the Tillman family’s refusal to allow Pat’s memory to be used for furthering an agenda, never keeping quiet or kowtowing, and fighting the U.S. military’s resistance to tell them what really happened. The film argues that the knowledge of the cover-up went all the way to the highest levels of government — to President Bush — and that Congress and the media failed to hold the military accountable. The film wants to show how our government and military are able to deceive the public with zero consequence. The problem with this, however, is that these revelations are probably not as shocking as the film would like them to be. I must admit my own disillusionment when it comes to politicians and military leaders, and my own jaded, dissatisfied view of the war. I was not shocked by the idea that the powers that be can be conniving and deceitful — or even by the film’s lesser point that our troops could be trigger-happy and bloodthirsty. I doubt any of this will come as a surprise to most in The Tillman Story’s target audience. Still, just because the movie isn’t all that revelatory, doesn’t mean its message shouldn’t be paid attention to. Rated R for language. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Fine Arts Theater.

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WLOS responds Cindy Hady’s comments were in no way manipulated, just shortened, as is the case during the editing process of every news story. In fact, Mrs. Hady misquotes herself and our story in her letter. Here is the actual verbatim from the script portion in which she appeared: Reporter: “At the polls, voters toppled the Democratic domination, with Republicans winning an estimated 28 seats in the Senate and 62 in the House. Not surprising to some.” Hady: “Understandably, I think people, especially if you’re without work and all of that, are. We need to do something.” Reporter: “Disappointing for Democrats and Obama fans.” Hady: “We’re very supportive of our president, but there’s a huge challenge ahead.”

We in no way misrepresented Hady’s political affiliation or opinions. There was no agenda for this story. We spoke to Democrats, Republicans and a political scientist to put the election results in perspective. We urge people to view the story and judge for themselves. Here is the link: http://tinyurl. com/25klatu. — Julie Fries News Director WLOS/WMYA Asheville

Paris of the South? C’est stupide After hearing this term time and time again, I’ve finally had enough. Yes, Asheville is an amazing town full of art, music and great food. But why must people keep referring to it as the “Paris of the South?” The people using this term have obviously never been to Paris, or more likely, never left Asheville. Why do we always have to compare places to other, more impressive places? Why not just leave Asheville as Asheville? If individuals must insist that Asheville is the “Paris of the South,” then Brevard must be the “Chamonix of the East.” Stupid. — Adam Duchac Asheville

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For reasons no one seems inclined to explain, this romantic comedy from director Roger Michell (Venus) starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton is opening on Wednesday. There must be some untapped market for this movie of which most of us are unaware. The story has McAdams playing producer and referee to feuding morning-show hosts Ford and Keaton. The trailer looks massively OK. The reviews aren’t floating around yet, but neither of the trades thought much of it. (PG-13)

startingfriday CONVICTION

A fact-based drama starring Hilary Swank in a bid for Oscar number three — and an attempt to make people forget Amelia (2009), P.S. I Love You (2007) and The Reaping (2007). Here she gets to be very serious indeed as she portrays the real-life Betty Anne Waters, a housewife and mother who put herself through law school in an attempt to free her brother (Sam Rockwell) from a wrongful conviction for murder. Swank and Rockwell are a good bet, as are Minnie Driver, Juliette Lewis and Melissa Leo. Less certain is how to feel about Tony Goldwynn directing, since he’s never been a particularly strong filmmaker. (R) Early review samples: • “The quality of the acting is consistently high and Mr. Rockwell’s crackling energy goes a long way toward compensating for the film’s predominantly earnest tone.” (Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal) • “Swank is overeager and humorless, and I got tired of looking at her big choppers, but for all that I liked her.” (David Edelstein, New York Magazine)

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The Brothers Strause (as they bill themselves) are back after their rather dismal 2007 directorial debut, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, with more effects-centric sci-fi — only this time with a more teen-friendly PG-13 rating. The studio describes Skyline this way: “Strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth.” In long shot, this looks like less horrific outtakes from Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce. Seen closer, the shots of CGI people flying heavenward are downright hilarious. No screenings have taken place yet on this one. (PG-13)

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You can tell it’s a Tony Scott picture because of the vaguely LSD-chrome manipulated colors. Well, there’s also a pretty dumb-sounding — and obviously overheated — plot about mismatched coworkers (played by Denzel Washington and Chris Pine) coming together to stop a runaway train that’s loaded with explosive materials. That sounds pretty Tony Scott-like, too. That isn’t to say this sort of thing can’t be entertaining, especially if Scott isn’t straining for seriousness here. Peter Debruge at Variety likes it. No one else of note has weighed in yet. (PG-13)

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REDUCED! CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING • Weaverville area. 3BR/1.5BA 1,200 sq.ft. Private country home with protected views and tree filled 1.7acre lot. Full unfinished basement/garage. Additional land available. New high efficiency windows and doors. All appliances. New well-40gpm. New HVAC and HW heater. New carpet throughout. New tile in kitchen and baths. All new electric and plumbing fixtures. Over $50k in recent upgrade. Survey completed! Easy closing! Best Deal in all of Buncombe county and only 12 minuntes to downtown. $179,000. Seller to pay $3,000 closing costs. Call 828 275 4506 or 778-1650.

RICEVILLE MINI-FARM • 3 BR, 2 BA. Open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, Garage, fireplace, screen porch, covered porch, deck, chicken coop, small fenced pastures, established organic garden, orchard, root cellar, creek and hiking trails in the woods, all on 1.5 mostly level acres! This is a special “hard to find” property, very private and conveniently located. Close range mountain views in summer. See Craggy in the winter! MLS# 475480, $275,000. Call Paula Leatherwood @ 828-2154625, Keller Williams Realty STONE COTTAGE FOR SALE 2BR, 1BA by Biltmore Village. All new roof, heat, windows. Deck, dry basement. Laundry in kitchen. Dead end street. Asking $141,500. Call 230-3969. SWANNANOA-BEE TREE • Unique river rock cottage. Recently renovated. 3BR, 1BA, office, large loft. .3 acre lot. A home with real personality. Walk to Owen District Park, 1 mile to Warren Wilson College. $155,800. Owner, 828-337-0873 or 828-298-6634. WEST ASHEVILLE BUNGALOW Great location and a beautiful home, 2BR1BA. 199K. Secluded .32 lot on a dead end off MIchigan Ave. Walk to Harvest Records, Admiral. Woodstove, new windows, bamboo and ceramic floors, heated sunroom, concrete countertops. 150sq.ft. studio/outbuilding, new 50 year hardiplank siding, wrap around deck, vegetable and rain garden, fire pit and extensive landscaping. 828-280-4046 or 280-7537.

Mobile Homes For Sale PARK HOME TRAILER • 2006 Model. 2BR, 1BA. 10’x30’, 400 sq.ft. $7,700. 828-277-1492.

Land For Sale IN-TOWN LOTS FOR SALE • Kenilworth Lake front and Montford. For details, see www.wncrental.com

MAYBERRY HEATING AND COOLING INC • Service • Repairs • Replacements AC/Heat Pumps • Gas/Oil Furnaces • New Construction/Renovations • Gas piping. • Visa/MC/Discover. (828) 658-9145.

SO, YOU NEED A BOOKKEEPER Are you a unique, preferably quirky business owner needing a bookkeeper? Why, that’s why there’s Solvent! 828-243-7721. www.solventworks.com solutions@solventworks.com

Cleaning

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N.C. CLEANING COMPANY • Residential and office. Green products available. Excellent references. Rate according to job. Please call: 828-606-5753.

COMPANION • CAREGIVER • LIVE-IN Alzheimer’s experienced. • CarePartners Hospice recommended. • Nonsmoker, with cat, seeks live-in position. • References. • Arnold, (828) 273-2922.

General Services HOME WATER LEAKS A Problem? Excellent leak detection! Lasting correction! Experience! References! Call 828-273-5271.

Commercial Listings

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Commercial Property

HIRE A HUSBAND Handyman Services. 30 years professional experience. Quality, reliability. References available. Free estimates. $2 million liability insurance. Stephen Houpis, (828) 280-2254. RELIABLE REPAIRS! Quality work! All types maintenance/repair, indoor/outdoor. • Excellent water leak detection/correction! • Wind damaged shingle/roof repair! 38 years experience! Responsible! Honest! Harmonious! References! Call Brad, you’ll be Glad! (828) 273-5271.

Services

Education/ Tutoring HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Graduate in just 4 weeks!! FREE Brochure. Call now. 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 97 http://www.continentalacade my.com (AAN CAN)

Computer CHRISTOPHER’S COMPUTERS • Computer Slow? Call Christopher’s Computers at 828-670-9800 and let us help you with PC and Macintosh issues: networking, virus/malware removal, tutoring, upgrades, custom-built new computers, etc. ChristophersComputers.com

2BR, 1BA EAST • 1746 Tunnel Rd. A/C, D/W. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

Rentals

FLATIRON BUILDING • Downtown Asheville. 3rd floor. 3 office suites total 1,108 sq. ft. Bank owned. $150,000. G/M Property Group 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com HENDERSONVILLE. Urban flex space on historic 7th Ave. Live, work. 9,000 sq. ft. for only $405,000. Bank owned. G/M Property Group 828-281-4024,

Commercial/ Business Rentals 1 MONTH FREE WITH CONTRACT 1550 Hendersonville Road • Beautifully decorated office space. Ready to move in. • Perfect for architect, accountant, or general business use. Ample parking at the door. • (828) 691-0586.

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1, 2, 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS From $525$1500. • Huge selection! • Pet friendly. (828) 251-9966. Alpha-Real-Estate.com 1BA/STUDIO • 85 Merrimon. Fall Special! All utilities included. $500/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN • 85 Walnut. Above Malaprops, hardwood floors. $735/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 10 Lenox. Porch, hardwood floors. $570/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 83 Edgemont. Hardwood floors, A/C. $635-$705/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA SOUTH • 30 Allen. Patio, A/C, heatpump, $545/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA • Water, garbage, sewer included. On bus line. $559/month. Call 828-252-9882. 1BR. 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 2010 Laurel Park. Coin-op laundry, heat included. $495/month. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 2-3BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 30 Clairmont. A/C, great location. Coin-op laundry. $635$675/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1-1.5BA SOUTH • 30 Dawnwood. Central heat and A/C, patio. $595-$695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN • 68 N. French Broad. Hardwood floors, mountain views. $725/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA NORTH • 304 Charlotte. Bonus room, carport. $650/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA NORTH • 42 Gracelyn. Porch, heat included. $825/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA WEST • 17 King Arthur. Deck, central A/C and heat. $645/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA EAST • 742 Bee Tree Lake. W/D, A/C. $675/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR/1BA NORTH 20 Brookdale. A/C, W/D hookups. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 2BA ARDEN • 8202 Terra. A/C, walk-in closet. $795/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 2BA NORTH • 81 Lakeshore. Patio, carpet. $695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR/1BA NORTH Westall Apts. great location, W/D hookups. $725/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com BRIGHT - SUNNY SPACIOUS • 2BR/2BA: 1250+/- sq ft unit at Asheville Racquet Club. New Kitchen appliances and counters. • Large MBR with huge walk-in closet. • Great Room with fireplace. • Private deck and extra storage closet for sports equipment. • $950/month includes water and full Racquet Club Platinum membership. Year’s lease, credit check, security deposit required. Small, quiet pet considered with fee. For appt: Elizabeth Graham or Debra Plemmons at 253-6800.

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CANDLER • Large 2BR, lots of closet space. Electric heat, water provided $550/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty. SOUTH • Forestdale. 1BR, 1BA. D/W, storage. $590$625/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com STUDIO, 1BA MONTFORD • 333 Cumberland. High ceilings, tile floors. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR, 2BA BLACK MOUNTAIN Mobile home in park for rent $525/month. 828-335-1629.

Condos/ Townhomes For Rent BEAUCATCHER MOUNTAIN • NEWLY RENOVATED 5 minutes to downtown Asheville. • Great views. 2BR, 2BA. • Huge balcony. Fireplace. Pool. $900/month includes water. Must see! (828) 279-4337 or (347) 524-8400.

$800 SUNNY 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO upper floor w/deck. quiet north Asheville location. cat ok w/deposit. security deposit. lots of windows. like new. no smoking. W/D. Friendly neighbors. Partially furnished. 10 minutes to downtown. ccanejo@unca.edu. northbrookplaceoa.com FALL IS HERE AND WINTER’S COMING! Enjoy the chilly season while curled up in front of your own Fireplace! Spacious 2BR/2BA at The Racquet Club offers best of everything. Convenient location, full Racquet Club membership, private deck, sunny kitchen and breakfast room. Large MBR with walk-in closet. New kitchen appliances and counters. $950/month. Includes water. Lease, security dep, credit ck. req. For appt: Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800.

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jobs WEST ASHEVILLE CANTERBURY HEIGHTS • 44 Beri Dr. Updated 2BR 1.5BA. Split level condo, 918 sqft. Fully applianced kitchen. Washer/dryer. Pool, fitness room. $725/month. Security Dep. Application Fee. Mike 919-624-1513.

Homes For Rent 1ST CALL US! 2, 3 and 4BR homes from $700-2500. • Pet friendly. • Huge selection! (828) 251-9966 Alpha-RealEstate.com 2BR, 1.5BA HENDERSONVILLE • 805 Wilken. W/D hookups, garage. $595/month. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA EAST • 21 Springdale. Full basement, Central A/C. $875/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA WEST • 31 Ridgeway. Hardwood floors, central AC/Heat. $815/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

FLETCHER • SOUTHCHASE 3BR, 2.5BA or 4BR, 2.5BA, 2 story. Eat-in kitchen, central AC/heat. Fenced. 2-car garage. Year lease. (828) 333-2550.

2BR, 1BA WEST • 37 Sandhill. Yard, basement. $925/month. $925/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2.5BA OAKLEY • 20 Lamar. Deck, fenced yard. $1,015/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR HOUSE NEAR DOWNTOWN 3BR, 1.5BA house. Five minute walk from downtown. Wood floors, fenced yard, deck. W/D hookups. Pets negotiable. $900/month. Year lease and security deposit required. 828-691-8793/ 828-298-5088 mcjabos@bellsouth.net 3BR, 2BA ARDEN • 29 Locole. Porch, garage. $1,275/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com BEST TIME IS NOW! Best time to buy, pay less than rent, 1% rebate from Buyer Agent Commission, see www.BuncombeRealty.com, 301-2021.

CENTRAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AVAILABLE • Rentals • Rental Management • Sales • Listings. • The City Solution! 828.210.2222. AshevilleCityRealEstate.com EAST • 3BR, 1.5BA. Oak floors, gas heat. Fenced back yard. 2-car garage. Includes water. $950/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty. ENERGY EFFICIENT BRICK BUNGALOW • Near Warren Wilson College. 2BR, tiled 1.5BA. Radiant floor heat, basement, carport, decks, hardwood floors. No smoking. $825/month. 828-298-3933.

GREAT ASHEVILLE HOUSE Fabulous 3BR, 1.5BA home. House sits on .67 acres. Large, level lot; backyard entirely fenced and very private. Huge screened in porch, plenty of storage and natural light. 2 car garage, hardwood floors/tile, unfinished basement, central heat and air, city water system. Great school district and less then 10 minutes from downtown Asheville. 828-231-1432. Lease/option to purchase negotiable SOUTH 3BR, 2.5BA, fireplace, hardwood floors, garage. $995/month. Call 253-0758. Carver Realty. SWANNANOA • 2BR, heat pump, near Warren Wilson College. $700/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty.

WEAVERVILLE HOUSE AND COTTAGE 3BR 2BA modular home in wooded area. Newly remodeled, fireplace and deck. $750/month + elec. • 1BR 1BA uniquely interesting cottage. Very small, woodstove, deck. $400/month + elec.Both include trash and water. Security deposit and references required, pets negotiable with strict rules. Call 828-645-9258 between 11 am -7 pm only.

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WONDERFUL BEAVERDAM NEIGHBORHOOD • Country setting in North Asheville only minutes from town. Large freshly landscaped yard with mature trees, deck, creek and storage shed. 3BR, 1.5BA, WD, Dishwasher. Berber carpet, freshly painted. Very clean and neat. Central AC, attached garage. 1200 sqft. $990/month. Rob 828-545-1272, Gail 828-230-9697 or leave message at 828-281-0555.

Vacation Rentals A BEACH HOUSE AT FOLLY 20 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, SC. • The legendary dog-friendly Rosie’s Ocean View and Kudzu’s Cottage, across the street from the beach!Visit www.kudzurose.com or call (404) 617-1146. BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN Sleeps 5, handicap accessible. Near Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. (828) 231-4504 or 2771492. bennie14@bellsouth.net FABULOUS GRAND MAYAN RESORT • Puerto Vallarta. 2BR, max. 6 adults. Dec. 1926, dates flexible. $950. Call Valerie, 719-293-0483.

$$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN) $38,943 Per Year DOE Immediate Opening. Processing refunds. Work from home. FT/part-time. No experience needed. Start Mon. 1-800-313-3951 (AAN CAN) CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331. Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311. ADVANCED CONCERT TICKET SALES Immediate Openings! 40 Hours per week, $11 per hour, Benefits, Paid Training, Weekly Profit Sharing, Career Advancement, Permanent Positions. Our employees earn $500 - $650 per week. Enthusiasm and a clear speaking voice are required. Please contact our HR Supervisor at (828) 236-2530. CARETAKER • 70/hours a month for upscale miniestate five miles from downtown Asheville. Must be experienced with yard work, horses, dogs, chain saw, large mower, small tractor, etc. Couple preferred. 1BR apartment and utilities provided. Apply with pertinent and detailed information to: Fax 828-253-3820.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com

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Earn $65k, $50k, $40k GM, Co-Manager, Assistant Manager We currently have managers making this and need more for expansion. One year salaried restaurant management experience required. Fax resume to 336-431-0873

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LIKE WORKING OUTDOORS? Four Circles Recovery Center, a substance abuse recovery program for young adults, is seeking highly motivated individuals with a passion for service-oriented work, dedication for professional/personal growth, and an interest in a nontraditional work environment. Excellent entrylevel year-round position for those interested in addiction treatment or wilderness therapy. Direct care staff work a week on/week off rotation utilizing traditional substance abuse treatment and/or the wilderness of Western NC as part of their work environment. Competitive pay, health benefits, professional substance abuse and clinical training. If you are interested in attending our next hiring seminar (November 19) please contact Todd Ransdell by sending resumes and/or questions to jobs @fourcirclesrecovery.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AT ASSISTED LIVING CENTER IN BLACK MOUNTAIN Immediate opening, full-time position in fast paced office. Knowledge of Excel, Quickbooks and accrual accounting essential. Excellent work environment and benefits. E-mail or fax resume to 828-669-2377. MEMBERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT • Data management, administration, and project coordination to support fundraising and membership at the Asheville Jewish Community Center. Full job description and application instructions at www.jccasheville.org, under JCC News. OFFICE MANAGER/PASTORAL STAFF ASSISTANT Half time for progressive downtown church. Associate or higher degree, experienced. $12 16K plus benefits. see: www.uccasheville.org. 252-8729.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 20 hours/week. Nonprofit administrative assistant. Must love numbers, excel and paperwork. Assistant to grants manager. Resume/cover letter to grantsassistantasheville @live.com.

Sales/ Marketing

Skilled Labor/ Trades

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START TODAY! Machine Operators • Packaging • Forklift Operators • Assembly 12 hour shifts: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. • Must be able to pass a strict criminal background screen. • Applications accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. • Must bring 2 forms of ID. • 145-4 Garrison Branch Road, Weaverville, NC. (828) 658-9248. Integrated Staffing Solutions.

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TICKET SALES Immediate Openings! 40 Hours per Paid Training, Weekly Profit Sharing, Career Advancement, Permanent Positions. Our employees earn $500 - $650 per week. Enthusiasm and a clear speaking voice are required. Please contact our HR Supervisor at (828) 236-2530.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE • Would you like to develop professionally and personally and have fun? The Customer Service Representative provides top-notch customer service in a contact center environment to our customers. This involves the handling and processing of administrative accounts, customer inquiries and other administrative client processes as requested. • Requirements: Minimum 6 months of call center or customer service experience, High School diploma or equivalent, ability to pass a background check and drug screen, typing proficiency, and basic computer literacy including internet navigation and website usage. • Successful candidates will have a customer-oriented attitude, problem solving and resolution skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be flexible to work all shifts, including nights and weekends. • The starting pay is $9.50/hour and includes medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), and more. Resume to: recruiting@adisna.net. An Affirmative Action/EOE. JOIN THE ECOMOM TEAM We are successful Moms who are choosing to work an eco-friendly marketing business from home. We are looking for associates in the WNC area.Visit www.southeastappalachianec oteam.com or call 828-246-3776. SOFTWARE SALES AND MARKETING Lead generation for a local medical software company. • Hourly rate plus commission for leads generated and another commission when those leads turn into sales. Mostly phone sales with a little marketing. • Part-time, flexible hours. Stuart: (828) 301-6898. WRITER • BUSINESS WRITER • PART TIME Residential remodeling company with a positive community impact is looking for a creative writer for ad copy/articles/marketing. Respond to accessibuilt@bellsouth.net

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS • MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Buncombe/Haywood: Clinician Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell @meridianbhs.org Haywood County: Case Manager (QMHP) Recovery Education Center: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Please contact Jon Esslinger, jon.esslinger @meridianbhs.org Therapist Offender Services, (Sex Offender and Domestic Violence Treatment Programs): Must have a Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Experience preferred. Please contact Diane Paige, diane.paige @meridianbhs.org Jackson County: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation preferred. Please contact Kristy Whitaker, kristy.whitaker @meridianbhs.org Registered Nurse (RN) Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have four years of psychiatric nursing experience. Please contact Kristy Whitaker, kristy.whitaker @meridianbhs.org Case Manager (QMHP) Recovery Education Center: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Please contact Tabitha Core, tabitha.core @meridianbhs.org continued on next column

Cherokee County: Clinician Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Please contact Patty Bilitzke, patricia.bilitzke @meridianbhs.org Clinician Recovery Education Center: Must have Master’s degree and be licenseeligible. Please contact Keith Christensen, keith.christensen @meridianbhs.org Case Manager (QMHP) Recovery Education Center: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Please contact Keith Christensen, keith.christensen @meridianbhs.org Transylvania County: Team Leader Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have Master’s degree and be license-eligible. Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org Registered Nurse (RN) Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have four years of psychiatric nursing experience. Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) Assertive Community Treatment Team: Please contact Ben Haffey, ben.haffey@meridianbhs.org Macon County: Case Manager (QMHP) Recovery Education Center: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Please contact Candace Rawlinson, candace.rawlinson @meridianbhs.org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Master’s Level (Licensed Preferred) QP to serve on ACTT team; CSAC in SA department; and SA Team Leader (LCAS preferred). • Competitive benefits and salary. tharkey@octoberroadinc.com www.octoberroadinc.com CAREGIVER • CNA POSITIONS The world’s trusted source of nonmedical home care and companionship services, including personal care. Home Instead Senior Care. homeinstead.com/159

CLINICIAN • Want to be a part of a team-oriented organization focused on helping children succeed? Eliada Homes, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mental Health Clinician to provide 32 hours/week of individual, family, and group therapy. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Developing treatment goals for therapy, providing clinical on-call services as needed, coordinating outpatient services with the agency and community resources, and insuring accurate documentation as required. Qualification: Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or other appropriate discipline, have current licensure in North Carolina and meet Qualified Professional Standards. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, as the position may require working 2-3 evenings per week. Experience: Prefer experience with younger population. Experience in a residential setting is a plus! Email: eweaver@eliada.org

Some Of Our Current Job Openings: Restaurant Manager • Chef de Cuisine • Line Cook Supervisor Housekeeping • Laundry • Laundry Mechanic Massage Therapist • Nail Technician • Esthetician Employee Relations Supervisor • Benefits Specialist Inventory Specialist • Server • Bartender • Host • Bar Back Convention Set Up • Groundskeeper • Spa & Pool Maintenance SHARE IN OUR MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING: • Medical,dental and vision coverage including domestic partner • Flex-account spending for medical and dependent care • holiday pay • sick leave; • Sports Complex access • free on-property weekly physician assistant visit • employee recognition • 401(k) • Grove Park Inn Retirement Plan • life insurance • paid vacation • free meals in the employee cafeteria • free uniforms and laundering services • educational reimbursement • employee discounts on guest rooms, dining, floral, Spa, golf and retail discounts at area businesses • free and discounted visits to area attractions. For a complete list of our openings and to apply online, go to www.groveparkinn.com. Or, apply in person, Mon-Fri, 9am-6-pm, Sat. 8am-4pm with Human Resources at 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804. 828.252.2711x2082. EOE Drug Free Workplace.

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FAMILIES TOGETHER INC. Due to continuous growth in WNC, Families Together, Inc is now hiring licensed professionals and Qualified Professionals in Buncombe, McDowell, Madison, Rutherford, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. • Qualified candidates will include • LPC’s, LCSW’s, LMFT’s, LCAS’s, PLCSW’s, or LPCA’s and Bachelor’s and Master’s Qualified Professionals. • FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. • www.familiestogether.net • Candidates should email resumes to humanresources @familiestogether.net

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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR • FAMILIES TOGETHER, INC. Due to continuous growth through WNC, Families Together Inc. is hiring! FTI is a local mental health agency providing child, adult, and family centered services in WNC. FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. Go to www.familiestogether.net for employment opportunities.

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA is accepting applications for QMHPs to work with adult consumers. Candidate should have a 4 year degree and a minimum of 1 year experience with adults with mental illness. FPS offers a competitive benefit package and a team environment. To apply please forward emails to shearn@fpscorp.com

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF RUTHERFORD AND POLK COUNTIES Is seeking THERAPISTS and QMHP’s to provide mental health services to children, families and adults. Please email resume to mtambini@fpscorp.com FULL TIME CASE MANAGER • BA/Masters + 2 years experience working adolescents as a QP. Forward resume to aspireapplicants@yahoo.com LICENSED THERAPIST • Experienced therapist needed for residential therapeutic boarding school for middle school age girls. • Applicants must be comfortable conducting individual, family and group therapy; communicating weekly progress to parents; and collaborating with a treatment team to form case conceptualization and treatment plans. • Licensed MA and Doctoral level therapists only. • Pay commensurate with education and experience. Full-time position with benefits. Fax resume to 828-378-0140 or email to careers @lakehouseacademy.com.

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American chestnut tree to its native forests. Job posting at: MAKE A DIFFERENCE NC Mentor is offering free informational meetings to those who are interested in becoming therapeutic foster parents. The meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm (snacks provided) and 4th Friday 12pm-1pm (lunch provided). • If you are interested in making a difference in a child’s life, please call Nicole at 828-696-2667 x13 or e-mail Nicole: nicole.toto@thementornetwo rk.com. • Become a Therapeutic Foster Family. •Free informational meeting. NC Mentor. • Tuesday August 10, 6:30pm-7:30pm (light snack)828-696-2667 x13, 120C Chadwick Square Court, Hendersonville, NC 28739 PART-TIME S/A INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT • Working with adolescents in the field of mental health. Experience with youth required. Must be registered with substance abuse board by hire date. Resumes to: aspireapplicants@yahoo.com or fax 828-627-1307 attn: Kimberly Castano. QMHPS WANTED Sixth Avenue. Serving adults with mental illness in Henderson Co, has openings for the following positions:ACTT Team Leader (Master’s Level QMHP) • ACTT Team Vocational Specialist (QMHP) • ACTT Team Peer Specialist Part-time • Clubhouse Program Director (QMHP). Candidates submit resume/cover letter to: Sixth Avenue 714 6th Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28739. SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE MANAGER Madison/Yancey Counties: Assessment and care management for criminal justice involved individuals. Full time with benefits. Must be highly organized and able to work independently. BA/BS + experience in human services and/or CJ. Send resume to Region4TASC@nctasc.org.

Professional/ Management ADULT PROGRAM DIRECTOR • Develop and coordinate social, cultural, recreational and service programs for active adults at the Asheville Jewish Community Center. Full job description and application instructions at www.jcc-asheville.org, under JCC News.

www.acf.org/Workforus.php SALES MANAGER • Asheville, NC. Wholesale company is looking for a full time inside sales manager to join our growing team. Candidate will be responsible for establishing business sales goals, managing and motivating inside telemarketing sales team members and achieving business objectives in a professional manner. The sales manager will also take the lead on developing and implementing plans for trade shows, advertising programs as well as periodic direct sales contact with key strategic customers. • Sales experience mandatory, sales management experience preferred. • Candidate must be self motivated, positive, focused, reliable, and detail oriented. Benefits include competitive pay, comfortable atmosphere w/casual dress, holiday and vacation pay, health insurance, and great office hours. • Interested parties please email resume along with salary requirements, references to: jamesm@allfungifts.com

Teaching/ Education HIGHLY QUALIFIED LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER A 5star family child care home is currently seeking a highly qualified lead teacher. Call for details: 828-232-2833. 828232-2833 nannynannypoo@yahoo.com

LEAD TEACHER • Are you a dedicated and creative individual with experience working in a licensed child development center? Do you firmly believe in helping every child succeed? Eliada Homes seeks teacher for two-yearold class! Description: Our lead teacher will design and implement activities, keep records, and supervise children in the classroom, ensuring that all physical, emotional, and educational needs of each child are met. Must assist the director in designing service plans for special needs students, keep appropriate records on each student, and communicate effectively with parents. Qualifications: Prefer a bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field, but a minimum of Early Childhood Credentials I and II plus completion of 9 credit hours in child development will be considered. Please contact eweaver@eliada.org with your resume or with questions.

Career Training EARN $75 - $200/HOUR • Media Makeup Artist Training. Ad, TV, Film, Fashion. One week class. Stable job in weak economy. Details at AwardMakeUpSchool.com 310-364-0665. (AAN CAN).

Employment Services FREE TAX SCHOOL Offered Tues/Thurs at 9am or 6pm with Liberty Tax’s North Asheville location. Leading to individual income tax preparation in a comprehensive six week course. Small fee for tax books. Completion of course materials may lead to job opportunities for the 2011 tax season. Our office will be open seven days a week and evening hours will be available. 828-505-2002 or 757-469-9426. gemkirk@cox.net or jdenny@libertytax.com

ASHEVILLE’S WHITEWATER RECORDING Full service studio services since 1987. • Mastering • Mixing and Recording. • CD/DVD duplication at the best prices. (828) 684-8284 • whitewaterrecording.com LAKEHOUSE MUSIC Asheville’s only non-profit Recording Studio. • Recording • Mixing • Mastering • Video Production • Management • Marketing. (828) 242-3573. pete@lakehousemusic.org OPEN HOUSE • Sunday Nov. 14, 2-6pm. Thinking about taking guitar lessons? Here’s your chance to meet a professional guitar instructor on an informal level and see why my guitar instruction has been #1 in Asheville for the past 5 years. Refreshments. Asheville Arms Apts., 102 Furman Ave. #54 (2nd level). ashevilleguitarinstruction.com

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ZEKE is a four-year-old Red Hound/Terrier Mix. He lived with a family for three years but because of some unfortunate circumstances, had to come back into the care of ACN. Since he has been back with us, he has demonstrated nothing but kindness and gentility. This little guy is friends to everyone including other dogs and cats. Zeke is a happy dog who loves to play fetch. He will make a perfect canine companion for an active family with children. Stop by Animal Compassion Network’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony located at 803 Fairview St., to shop for all your pet supplies and find out when you can meet Zeke.

JO JO lived a happy life in a mature household for nearly a year. Sadly, her human companions encountered unforeseen health issues, and they had to return Jo Jo to Pet Harmony. Jo Jo is a rare find: still young but mature, previously de-clawed and experienced in housecatlike activities. Would you like to be the person to give Jo Jo a second chance? Stop by Animal Compassion Network’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony located at 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 to meet Jo Jo and shop for all of your pet supply needs.

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Classes & Workshops ART + ALCHEMY + LIGHT ACTIVATION EVENT • Saturday, November 13, 2010. 4 to 8pm. You’re invited. Now is the time to harness the power of the group to amplify your Soul‘s Note. Join us for an evening of channeling, shared art process and playful experimentation to awaken the creative flow of our own and collective optimal futures. In four fun hours, we will co-create sacred space, tap participants’ creativity, and share channelled insights from Light Beings seeking to inspire us at this unique time in history. Space is limited so please RSVP by Thursday, November 11th to Pamela at 828.768.9094. Please indicate if you would like to join us for dinner! Go to LaughingSunStudio.com for directions or more information. 7 Florida Avenue, Weaverville, NC 28787 (right off of Main Street).

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Downtown’s problems, he explains above the rising, pulsing throb of the drums, are mostly things like graffiti, public drunkenness or panhandling. Cops, says Fisher, often spot such nuisances even before they’re reported. “And a lot of the time, just our presence deters crime.” Just past the Lexington Avenue murals, a man on a longboard stumbles. “You all right?” Fisher shouts as we pass. The man glances over and limps on down the street. “Pride hurt; he’s fine.”

Befriending the community

Negotiating West Asheville’s back roads, Fisher steers us toward Pisgah View, an isolated, 13-acre public-housing enclave that he says is the city’s highest crime area. Yet on this late-summer evening, there’s no sense of tension. People of all ages sit on the steps of identical dwellings. Kids play on lawns; the mood seems mostly festive. Fisher’s presence is definitely noticed, though. Some residents wave, and almost all stare at his car as he inches along the winding roads. “Drug activity has been a constant,” he reports, “though I must say, the open-air drug market’s not as bad here as it was five years ago. It moves from place to place. Once they open up,

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In pursuit: Capt. Daryl Fisher runs the license plate number of a group of people brandishing a Confederate flag as they ride through Pisgah View (top photo). Stopped: Fisher and other officers on a West Asheville traffic stop (lower photo). photos by Jonathan Welch

citizens call and tell us.” Fisher attributes the decline to better policing plus improved community relations (“Folks just want to live here: This is their neighborhood,”) and cooperation with the Housing Authority. “A couple of years ago, people wouldn’t even leave their house,” he recalls. “We got our folks out of the car, meeting the people, talking with them: Befriend the community and they’ll tell you what’s going on. ... Five years ago, kids wouldn’t come outside.”

A man greets Fisher, who grins back cheerily. “We’ve arrested his son for dealing drugs, his brother for the same. Not him, though.” Over the years, Fisher’s filled every role from beat cop to homicide detective. Now a captain with 125 officers under his supervision, he’s enjoying being back out on patrol. “I have to show I’m willing to do the same,” he explains. Suddenly, Fisher’s expression changes as a red truck sporting a big Confederate flag swerves in front of him, kicking up dust as it

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