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news 10 selfless acts Asheville volunteers bring health care to Haiti 13 asheville city council T ough questions at community meeting 14 the beat Anarchists march; yoga and bear attacks; and more news

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letters “Workforce housing” leaves most workers in the cold

An article in the Nov. 24 Mountain Xpress [“Not Ready for Prime Time”] mentioned affordable housing as “workforce” housing and described such jobs as police officers, nurses, teachers and other workers. According to the article, affordable housing was based on 30 percent of the workers’ annual household income. There were examples of pricing at the new Glen Rock Depot: $508 for an efficiency and $589 for a one-bedroom. I take a bit of exception to this, as I see myself as a very intricate part of the workforce. I am a city employee and earn less then 30 grand a year. I am always bugged by the words affordable housing, as I do not feel it is affordable to the workforce. If rent is based on 30 percent of the annual household income for a workforce that is making $30,000 to $40,000 a year, it does not make such housing affordable to those who make less. When are they going to look at affordable housing for the rest of the workforce? The city employees who fix our streets and water lines … make less than $30,000 a year, as does the staff of your favorite coffee house, restaurant or store. People [like me], who make less than $30,000 a year, are forced to live beyond our means or move into government-subsidized housing, which most don’t qualify for either. The workforce seems stuck in the middle. [City Council members] speak of affordable housing but don’t look at the ones who really

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In your article about a Montford homeowner under attack by the city for having “too many people” [“Sustainable For Whom,” Nov. 17, Xpress), Assistant Planning Director Shannon Tuch says, “This is all based on life-safety requirements. When you have eight related people living in a house, there’s a head of household ... who would act ... in the family’s best interest to get everybody out. When you have eight unrelated people, it’s pretty much every man for himself.”

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Ms. Tuch’s assertion that a head-of-household is more likely to act in his self interest than eight unrelated occupants is simply unfounded. I’m sure Ms. Tuch excels at her government job, but she’s a dull sociologist. Recently, a small fire broke out at Bernard Carman’s home — for the first time since taking ownership 22 years ago — inside someone’s locked and vacated room. The smell of smoke was detected in minutes by several housemates. Acting quickly and [with] coordinated effort, a resident climbed a ladder, entered the window and doused a burning blanket moments from flaming. The house was saved and without fire damage. Four unrelated people acting together effectively mitigated a serious life-safety incident. I suspect Ms. Tuch is not so interested in the life-safety issues of eight unrelated people living in a spacious and secure home. What she does, though, is provide a pretext for enforcing North Carolina housing code, which precisely defines who can live where in Asheville. A simple inspection of the historic home would satisfy any observer that this residence is adequate, safe and well-maintained. We need to reclaim legislative authority at the local level. We can determine for ourselves a whole range of civil issues without blanket interference from a distant legislature. The only thing standing in the way of justice in this and many other cases is the lack of home rule. — Tim Peck Asheville [Editor’s note: The author is a resident of the Montford home referenced in this letter]

Localism in Asheville a hoax?

Bernard Carman, who lives in an old eightbedroom Victorian [in Montford], opened his empty rooms to the people who work, play and create in this city renowned for its vibrant musical, literary and performing-arts scenes [”Sustainable for Whom,” Nov. 17 Xpress]. He has helped his local community grow for 22 years simply by trying to prevent wasteful habits. Isn’t localism about devotion to local interests and customs? Isn’t Asheville celebrating its people and green living all the time? What does this local ideology of green-friendly really mean when we allow our city and state to selectively discriminate against Bernard, the man who opened his house to his community to prevent wasteful living?

It would be interesting to see how many people in the Asheville area live or have lived in some kind of communal living. Maybe looking in the room-shared tab on Craigslist or on the community board in Greenlife Grocery would be a good indicator of this lifestyle. If what Bernard has done is really an issue, I request that all houses listed in Craigslist shared living be investigated. However, doing this may also kill what our city is renowned for while creating a homeless epidemic. The people in Asheville need to stand up for what Bernard and others are doing for their community, or feel the ramifications of being wasteful. Everyone pays the price by having a lower standard of living when we take a positive out of society. — Aaron Watkins Asheville

Is bullying human nature?

Now that our recent election is over, the right wing is free to tell us more about what happened. During the election run-up, the media was too full to allow any reasonable message to get through. This may be why the initiative to dampen down bullying had a weak beginning. The antibullying campaign may strengthen with time. Bullying, vital to campaigning, was the message that got lost in all the clamor. The TV footage of a woman protester in [Kentucky] being trampled by [a GOP volunteer] can stand as an example of how campaign bullying can get out of hand. Maybe the effort could start all over — but so long as human nature prevails, we look forward with faint hope [of] somehow seeing an end to bullying. Bullying evidently needs several ingredients: first, an initiator who intends to become a leader someday; then, a target thought to be weaker or more vulnerable — maybe someone who dresses differently, speaks differently or is somehow “different”; and, initially, there must also be some name-calling. Of course, a crowd of noisy people hoping for some excitement must gather. True, name-calling recalls the fifth-grade school yard for many of us. Trouble is, many of us stopped growing about then. Bullying evidently is going to be with us, maybe, for good. — Allen Thomas Asheville

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Asheville volunteers bring health care to Haiti by Lorin Mallorie Skin covered with blistering scabs, the little girl stares at the “blanc” doctor examining her wounds. An older boy, another orphan, gently unbuttons the strap on her pink dress and lifts her arm, revealing a yellow, golf-ball-sized abscess protruding from black skin. She starts to cry. “Mm-hmm,” says the doctor, Derek Dephouse of ABC Pediatrics in Asheville. “We’re gonna have to fix that.” “Right now?” asks his translator. “Right now,” Dephouse answers, standing to retrieve his scalpel. In Haiti, scabies is just another endemic ailment. The highly contagious skin disease, which starts as a simple rash, can scab and become infected if left untreated. It’s worse for the children, who just can’t help but scratch. Happily, for this little girl, relieving the pain is absurdly simple. Moments after the wound

“You don’t have to be a doctor to know worms. Big belly; can’t eat, can’t sleep ...” — Haitian translator Tevnel Edmond

is drained she’s smiling again, ready to receive her medicine and disinfectant wash courtesy of Mission MANNA, an Asheville-based nonprofit. Twice a year, the group’s mobile medical team — staffed by Asheville volunteers, most of them health professionals — visits five rural villages in five days, treating more than 2,000 children each time. A couple of hours up the road from the bustling and broken Port-au-Prince, these villages are clustered in and around the town of Montrouis. For sick kids, these clinics are like speed dating. First, mothers and orphanage directors check their charges in at registration, where medical charts are kept or created. After being weighed and measured, they wait to see one of the four doctors seated at tables along with their translators. Once diagnosed, the children are given deworming medicine before heading to the prescription-and-medicine station and, finally, receiving vitamins and a nutritional supplement, if needed.

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Killing time: Mothers and children wait their turn to see a doctor. photos by Lorin Mallorie

“Sometimes, providing health care in Haiti feels like paddling upstream,” says Dephouse, a seven-year veteran of Mission MANNA medical trips. The energetic, 40-year-old pediatrician is genuinely interested in each new patient and seems to get a kick out of how basic Creole phrases for things like “Open your mouth” and “Diarrhea?” now roll off his tongue. “All of what we see here is vastly different from what we treat in the States. Our colleges have never seen this,” he explains, pointing to a boy whose head is covered with a white, powdery fungus. According to USAID, Haiti has the highest child-mortality rate in the Western Hemisphere. One in eight children dies by age 5, and more than one-third are malnourished. “In the States,” Dephouse notes, “There are welfare programs so the poor can get by. Here, they just die.”

A positive spirit

Recognizing the futility of offering health care without nutrition, Mission MANNA gives the most malnourished children akimile, a locally made supplement. Two Haitian community health workers trained by the Asheville doctors monitor the children yearround and provide basic health support. Recently, the group launched a project aimed at adding fresh milk to the children’s

diet. Sixteen local families received female goats, agreeing to give their neighbors the first female offspring. “Since Mission MANNA works in the same five villages every six months, we are able to see progress,” Dephouse reveals. “Although this is a very small area of Haiti, what we are doing is making a difference for these families.” Still, few if any of these children have any other access to medical care, apart from the basic assistance the community workers provide. “If they get sick in the meantime, they suffer through it,” says Dephouse, who’s been treating many of these patients for years now. “I feel like their primary care provider.” The reason the team must return every six months is simple: worms. “You don’t have to be a doctor to know worms,” notes Haitian translator Tevnel Edmond. “Big belly; can’t eat, can’t sleep ...” In this part of the country, many people must rely on the Artibonite River — full of parasites and, now, infected with cholera — for drinking water. Every child here, it seems, has worms. You can feel them just by touching the kids’ massively engorged bellies. The parasites consume whatever nutrients the child ingests, and Mission MANNA doctors quickly realized that without regular deworming, it would be impossible to keep these kids healthy.

This won’t hurt a bit: Mission MANNA veteran Dr. Derek Dephouse examines a young patient. But the medicine has a foul taste, so this year the team has tried a Haitian pudding. “We’re using it like a chaser, to make the medicine go down easier,” explains 26-year-old Amy Fisher, a child life specialist at Mission Children’s Hospital. In Asheville, Fisher helps hospitalized children understand their illnesses, but in Haiti, she’s a “worm girl,” gently coaxing medicine into the mouths of sometimes reluctant patients. And though the volunteer work is clearly exhausting, the Mission MANNA team seems joyful and eager amid this vastly different culture. “There’s a positive spirit in Asheville that definitely carries over to our work in Haiti,”

beliefs are different than yours,” Kaderabek says, “Well, that’s where we part ways.” Physicians working in Haiti often confront extremely challenging religious and ethical dilemmas. The Asheville team sees multiple HIV-positive children and mothers in every village. Midmorning on the first day, family physician Chad Krisel, a first-time volunteer, approaches Dephouse with a problem: A mother with three young children admits to testing HIV-positive but refuses treatment, because she doesn’t believe in the disease. “See if she’ll consider having her children tested,” Dephouse advises. “And if they are positive, if she might seek treatment for

“Our focus is on making our operations in Haiti obsolete. We want to empower Haitians to become selfsufficient.” — Todd Kaderabek, Mission MANNA

notes Todd Kaderabek, Mission MANNA’s board chair. “In fact, it’s a requirement to travel with us: a flexible and positive attitude.”

A distant memory

Like most Ashevilleans, he says, Mission MANNA’s volunteers are creative, adaptable, open to other cultures and, most importantly, humble. And though the organization is closely tied to Grace Episcopal Church, neither volunteers nor patients must necessarily be Christians. Some international organizations in Haiti strongly encourage or even require the people they assist to convert, a policy the Asheville team finds unthinkable. “When you tell me you’re not going to help someone because their

them.” Free HIV medication is available in Haiti, Dephouse explains, and catching the disease early gives children a fighting chance. But if the mother refuses, there’s nothing they can do. Eventually, she tentatively agrees to have her children tested but doesn’t promise to seek treatment for them if they do carry the virus. At the end of a long day, everyone agrees that the hardest part is seeing patients who have no hope of treatment. “It’s very difficult to see a child with a medical condition that could be easily treated in the U.S. in a matter of days suffer for a long period of time, sometimes for life, because the

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technology isn’t available or there’s no one to perform the procedure,” notes Dephouse. On this trip, the team met a child with bladder exstrophy who, they say, is lucky to be alive. They’re now arranging for surgical repair in Port-au-Prince through a Miamibased mission group. Mission MANNA is an all-volunteer organization, and the money the Asheville group raises is used exclusively to fund emergency interventions, medicines, consistent nutrition for the most malnourished patients and salaries for the two full-time community health workers. Kaderabek stresses that the group has no interest in profiting from its relief efforts. “Our focus is on making our operations in Haiti obsolete,” he explains. “We want to empower Haitians to become independent of any and all aid: We want them to be self-sufficient.” And despite an abiding love for Haitians and their country, Kaderabek hopes that for them, Mission MANNA will one day be only “a distant memory of less-fortunate times.”

Worlds in collision

As anyone who’s worked in Haiti knows, coming home can be the hardest part. Confronting firsthand the stark contrast between the world’s haves and have-nots can be profoundly disturbing. “So many of us don’t realize how fortunate we are to have been born in this country,” Kaderabek points out. “We have access to health care of some form on the day we want it. My patients [in Asheville] are used to the American health-care system and have high expectations, as they should. I only wish the kids in Haiti could have such health care at all times.” Meanwhile, the impact of Kaderabek’s experiences with Mission MANNA has extended to his entire family. “My wife has now worked in Haiti, and our kids will, one day soon,” he reveals. “We are much more aware of the many advantages we have as Americans and are therefore focused on reaching out to those less fortunate.” Before this trip, Kaderabek’s 10-year-old son donated his allowance to help buy some Haitians a goat; his grandmother pitched in the remainder. “It’s seemingly small, but selfless acts like this really make a difference in the lives of the people we work with.” X Lorin Mallorie is a freelance journalist living and working in Haiti. She blogs on the Xpress website; view her video shorts, music videos and publicity pieces at unsungmedia.org.

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A rough night at the Reid Center Council fields tough questions in community session by David Forbes Despite the rainiest, nastiest weather in recent memory, more than 80 people gathered at the W.C. Reid Center Nov. 30 for a special community meeting hosted by the Asheville City Council. Perched on folding chairs in the auditorium, the audience, mostly residents of the neighborhoods just south of downtown Asheville, had braved the weather to learn about projects affecting their area and question their elected officials. In a presentation early in the meeting, Robert Hardy and other residents voiced concerns about a proposed road expansion by A-B Tech that would run through Walton Park and displace a community pool. Although Hank Dunn, the school’s president, stressed that it’s only an idea at this point, that failed to placate the residents. Council member Cecil Bothwell drew applause when he said, “I want to see us require that a new pool be in use before they close the old one.� His Council colleagues mostly declined to comment on the issue, as A-B Tech hasn’t yet submitted specific plans.

Short shrift?

As Mayor Terry Bellamy read out audience members’ questions, submitted on small index cards, some common themes emerged. Many residents said the city tends to focus on improvements benefiting more upscale areas while their neighborhoods lack much-needed recreational facilities and help with economic development. Residents also noted that they often bear the brunt of intrusive new projects by big institutions such as A-B Tech and Mission Hospital. “Why does it seem that new projects always seem to just help the rich or the River Arts District?� read one typical question. Council members and city staff alike cited the current financial constraints, which have ruled out things like renovating the Reid Center. “We had $2 million; that would just start to deal with renovations needed behind the walls, not anything you could see. It just wasn’t enough,� Parks and Recreation Director Roderick Simmons explained. “We have limited resources, and we have to try and spend them in the best way possible.� Simmons also stressed that “There are no plans to take out [Walton Park]. If we were to move any city facilities, we have to replace it with an equal or better facility. Right now, the park will continue to be operated as is.� City staff laid out the financial situation, noting that most of the area’s rapid growth has taken place outside the city limits and that Asheville lacks other significant revenue options. Hoteltax revenues go to the Tourism Development Authority, not the city, and state law specifically prohibits Asheville from using access to water lines as an annexation tool. That leaves little money for renovating city facilities, and due to the city’s budget deficit, community centers actu-

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ally saw their hours cut this year. “A lot of cities just want to be clean, safe and open,� Administrative Services Director Lauren Bradley said during the staff presentation. “Asheville has a much larger vision. We have 16 different master plans that cover everything from downtown to transportation, and these priorities for a stronger, more prosperous community include a lot of local input. But we do have these very real constraints to this bigger vision.� Council member Esther Manheimer said that due to state-imposed restrictions, “diplomacy� is Asheville’s only hope for bringing in more money. Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Brownie Newman promised that the city will float proposals to generate new revenue during the coming year.

Shut out

Bigger visions aside, one obvious sore point was residents’ sense that they’re excluded when scheduled local sports leagues are using the existing community facilities. Simmons’ assertion that “All our facilities currently are open to residents� drew boos, jeers and shouts of “That’s a lie!� from the audience. There is a fee for renting a facility, Simmons added, but general use remains free. After banging the gavel repeatedly, Bellamy summed up the conflict. “Some realities are that if you look at the number of people who come into this community, this gymnasium, to play basketball and you look at who’s represented on those teams, it’s not a lot of people [from] this neighborhood,� the mayor said. “When their kids see that they can’t play, it does create anxiety: They feel they’re not getting the benefit of their own tax dollars.� Bellamy ended the meeting by urging residents to get more involved by serving on city advisory boards so their input and concerns can be dealt with more effectively. “We feel the anxiety you have,� she said, pointing to a number of successful community partnerships as well as work being done in the area by Asheville Green Opportunities and the local NAACP branch. “But nothing will change if people just walk away in anger.� X David Forbes can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 137, or dforbes@mountainx.com.

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A group of alleged vandals dubbed the “Asheville 11” once again grabbed headlines last week. About 40 people gathered Dec. 1 to support the suspects in a May 1 downtown vandalism spree that resulted in damage to several locally owned businesses. In the online post “Anarchists March in Protest of APD, Gentrification,” Mountain Xpress reported that the protesters chanted “Cops, pigs, murderers!” and “Smash the state, burn the prisons, anarchy and communism!” as they marched through town. They also carried banners proclaiming “Police are the absolute enemy,” “Free all prisoners! Jail all cops!” and “We love the Asheville 11.” Although a number of those “absolute enemies” accompanied the protesters, the march was free of direct conflict and there were no arrests. Xpress also reported last week that an “Anarchist Group Claims Responsibility for Department of Corrections Vandalism.” According to police reports, vandals slashed the tires of several vehicles and painted slogans such “Burn Prisons” on the DOC building on Nov. 24, inflicting about

Anarchy in the AVL? Supporters of the “Asheville 11” — a group of young adults charged with vandalizing downtown Asheville several months ago — gathered for a Dec. 1 protest, carrying such signs as this one, “Police Are the Absolute Enemy.” photo by Jerry Nelson

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$3,000 worth of damage. Subsequently, a member of the group anonymously posted a message on the Anarchist News website asserting, “In a world dominated by these institutions and saturated by police, we did this to show that we will not be neutralized and that it is absolutely possible and imperative that we fight these motherf---ers.” In response, APD spokesperson Melissa Williams said, “We can’t comment on possible motives or potential suspects as the investigation is ongoing in our Criminal Investigations Division.” In another unusual crime incident, the APD says it made an arrest last week as part of an investigation into a Nov. 17 armed robbery in a Montford rental property. According to the Xpress online post “APD Makes Arrest in Pre-Thanksgiving Home Invasion in Montford,” the crime began when an acquaintance of the household entered the home and was followed inside by two unidentified, armed men with bandanas covering their faces. “I was absolutely terrified,” said one of the residents, who’s since moved out of the home because of the incident. “I have never had a gun to my head before, and my hands just immediately went up in the air.” The victim said he and his roommates were ordered at gunpoint to get onto the couch while the men robbed the home of electronics and other valuables assessed at $5,000 by police.

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In a vastly different kind of dangerous conflict last week, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported that “Woman Credits Yoga With Saving Her From Bear Mauling.” According to the column by Susan Reinhardt, Henderson County resident Ruth MacNair’s recent routine jog through the woods “turned into a hellish nightmare” that left her “bloody, hysterical but otherwise intact.” MacNair apparently escaped an agitated black bear’s attack by climbing a small poplar tree and “twisting her body into a yoga move called eagle pose, wrapping her limbs around the trunk.” After the bear repeatedly “gathered speed and rammed the tree with her massive girth,” it eventually lost interest, and MacNair was able to climb down and run to safety. In another, less scary animal-related story, the Citizen-Times reported that “Cougars Find Home at WNC Nature Center.” After a short stay at the Oregon Zoo, the twin orphaned cougar cubs were transferred to their new, permanent home at the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville this fall. “We’ll be working with them over the next few months to get them integrated into the new exhibit and get them used to people coming by,” explained Diane Ruggiero, the city’s superintendent of cultural arts. “[They’re] the cutest things ever.” The cougars are expected to go on public display sometime this spring. — by Jake Frankel

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Not to scale: The Blue Ridge Pulp and Paper Mill in Canton has discharged its wastewater into the diminutive Pigeon River for over a century. Its most recent discharge permit is the focus of a Under various names, the plant now contested case that pits the state against seven environmental groups, plus Cocke County, Tenn. known as Blue Ridge Paper Products has photo by Valerie blanchette / flight courtesy of southwings been discharging wastewater into the Pigeon River for more than a century. And in recent improved by the EPA’s objections to North temperature fluctuations allowed under the decades, the brown, foul-smelling waterway Carolina’s 2009 version,” says Hope Taylor, new permit ... will increase the likelihood of has been the focus of an ongoing fight. executive director of Clean Water for North future fish kills.” Environmentalists maintain that both Carolina. Instead of requiring water-qual- Industrial plants have long relied on adjathe discharge permit issued by the North ity improvements “at the quickest possible cent rivers as waste-disposal systems, says Carolina Division of Water Quality in 2009 pace” as required by a 1997 settlement agree- Taylor. What sets the Canton plant apart and a revised version issued last May fail to ment, the permit, says Taylor, “prolongs the is the size of the stream in question. “Most meet federal Clean Water Act standards. 102-year injustice by failing to require fea- paper mills of this size are built on the large “The Clean Water Act says that rivers must sible progress in restoring the river’s health rivers nearer the coast, bringing a much bigmeet water-quality standards every day,” and downstream recreational uses.” ger dilution factor,” she explains. “Champion notes attorney D.J. Gerken of the Southern The permit’s author, Division of Water even admitted it was too big for this tiny Environmental Law Center. “The permit sets Quality engineer Sergei Chernikov, counters mountain stream.” a monthly average for temperature, but fish that “This permit was issued with EPA con- Built in 1908, the mill was sited to take need habitable water every day.” What’s currence. ... All our permits have to follow advantage of the extensive forestlands in the more, he argues, “Everyone knows the water federal and state rules; this permit is no dif- area. In the mid-’90s, a major cleanup effort by they’re discharging doesn’t meet the stan- ferent from any other.” what was then called Champion International dards, because the mill got variances which But river advocates say the permit allows drastically improved the water’s appearance should not have been given.” the paper mill to discharge wastewater that while significantly reducing dioxin levels in On Dec. 15, representatives of Clean Water raises the water’s temperature in violation fish. Formerly employee-owned, Blue Ridge for North Carolina, the WNC Alliance and of state water-quality standards. The permit Paper is now a subsidiary of the Rank Group, the Southern Environmental Law Center, regulates the average monthly temperature a New Zealand-based private equity firm. along with other interested parties from measured almost half a mile downstream But river advocates say the odor, foam and Tennessee, will sit down with North Carolina but sets no limit on daily fluctuations in the color issues remain, arguing that the Pigeon officials in a court-ordered mediation on the discharge’s temperature. still hasn’t been brought up to the standards Haywood County plant’s permit. A 2007 tech- “In 2007, the death of approximately 8,500 mandated in the 1972 Clean Water Act. The nical review by the Environmental Protection fish near the paper mill was attributed to landmark environmental legislation placed Agency, they say, recommended stricter stan- high water temperatures,” notes French limits on polluters and called for restoring dards than what the state permit specifies. Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson of the all the nation’s waterways to fishable, swim “The permit issued in May is only slightly WNC Alliance. “The high temperatures and mable condition by 1983.

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A 2007 report issued by Clean Water for North Carolina, subtitled “Still Toxic After All These Years,” noted that, while the Pigeon River downstream from the Canton mill no longer contains detectable levels of dioxin, the plant still discharges tens of thousands of pounds of other toxic chemicals under the state permit. The root problem, these groups argue, is that the law allows states to set “narrative” standards rather than hard, numerical limits for many pollutants and doesn’t require checking actual in-stream levels when monitoring for violations. “Pulp-and-paper is one of the most polluting industries in the nation,” says Taylor, an environmental toxicologist by training. “These facilities produce a toxic soup of pollutants,” includ-

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Here’s the skinny on poinsettias, and why I buy mine every year instead of growing them. First, poinsettias are known as a short-day, or photoperiodic, plant. That means they can’t be exposed to more than 12 hours of daylight. If they are, they will not initiate flowering to eventually turn that beautiful red color. The plants will stay in a vegetative state. By the way, what looks like a flower on a poinsettia is actually a cluster of small flowers surrounded by leafy bracts. A bract is a modified leaf that may be highly colored, like on poinsettias. A commercial poinsettia grower purchases rooted cuttings from specialty growers for the purpose of producing stock plants sometime between March and May. The stock plants will be grown in 6- to 8-inch diameter pots until August to late September, when they will be used for propagation. At this time of year, the day length is still short enough to produce flowers (remember the 12 hours or less rule), so the grower must extend the day length to keep the stock plants from developing flower buds. No, they don’t do

Reaching for the light: Poinsettias in a greenhouse, ready for the holiday crowds. Photo by Cinthia Milner

as Joshua did in the Bible, and ask God to keep the sun in the sky so he could finish his battle. Instead, growers take a simpler approach — a 60watt incandescent bulb. These bulbs are placed 3 to 4 feet above the plants and turned on from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. every night. This is enough light to fool the plant into thinking the days are still long, thus no flowering is initiated. The plants grow fastest when night temperatures are 65 degrees and day temperatures are 80 degrees, but not above 90 degrees or plants will stall. By the time summer has arrived, the days are long, so the need for the incandescent bulbs is gone. The stock plants will stay vegetative for now. From August until about mid-September 10th, cuttings are taken from the stock plants. Any later and there won’t be enough time for plants to grow before Christmas. As day lengths get shorter again, out come the incandescent bulbs. The grower needs the vegetative growth first, and then the color. Again, the plant is fooled into thinking day lengths are longer, and continue to grow and not flower. This produces compact, lush and full plants. Nobody wants a tall, skinny poinsettia. The bracts are the reason we buy poinsettias and the time we buy them is very specific. You probably aren’t going to buy a poinsettia in July. You likely will buy one in November and December. The plants need to be ready to adorn Holiday tables — this means healthy, full, red, white or pink poinsettias ready in time for the

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holidays, just like your festive dinner. From October until Thanksgiving, your grower is fertilizing (poinsettias need lots of fertilizers); maintaining proper temperatures, watering; pinching shoots on a schedule to get good growth; turning lights on and off to prevent flowering (or to initiate flowering); and watching for unwanted light from street lamps or shopping malls that may interfere with the timing of the plants’ growth. White flies are an issue too. They can wipe out a crop, so scouting for those insects is a full-time job. Spacing the plants (while using every available square inch of space for more crops, which equals more money) is important for air circulation. And last, growers prepare them for market. Poinsettias, which hail from Mexico, do not like the cold, yet they are a winter plant in the eyes of American consumers. Shipping them to market is no easy deal. An unprotected plant can be damaged by the cold in the short time it is carried from the greenhouse to a car. Sleeves are used for protection, put on by the grower before shipping them out. So, after purchasing rooted cuttings which become stock plants for propagated plants, which eventually become the plant we purchase for our Holiday tables, surely the grower goes home and takes a long winter’s nap. X Cinthia Milner gardens in Leicester.

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Tom Chalmers as Crumpet the Elf in a performance of The Santaland Diaries. Mike Vaniman (Brittany Jencks) as Ebeneezer Scrooge in Montford Park Players’ performance of A Christmas Carol. John Haldane as Santa Claus, whom he embodies each year at Christmastime.

From holiday to humbug Local actor and comedian Tom Chalmers, on the other hand, has made a holiday tradition of channeling all that seasonal angst into awesomely grouchy characters like Crumpet the Elf. Crumpet, the sole role of the essay-turned-stage-performance The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, is based on Sedaris’ own experiences working as a Macy’s department store elf during the Christmas season. Bitter and darkly humorous, the play has become a delightful antidote to all the cloying bellringing and angel-wing-getting holiday cheer. “I’m a performer, and doing The Santaland Diaries is an awesome experience,� says Chalmers. He’ll play the role again this year, at Asheville Community Theatre. “I’m always happy to do so, putting on those red-and-white tights.� It’s a part he’s played since 2005. For a while, Chalmers was worried that he’d only be known as “that elf guy.� Now, having tied for best local comedian in this year’s Xpress readers’ poll, and with successful runs of his own shows — the dark comedy Harm for the Holidays and his Listen to This: Stories in Performance series at 35below — Chalmers has made peace with his elfin alter-ego. “I’m sure there are better things to be known as, like ‘that Nobel Peace Prize guy,’� he quips. “But ‘that elf guy’ — that’s fine. People say it with a little bit of delight in their voice and not shaking their fists at

me.� Another local performer known for an edgy role is Mike Vaniman. He’s about to embark on his ninth turn as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Montford Park Players’ production of Charles Dickens’ iconic A Christmas Carol. He first auditioned for Scrooge in 2002 and “kept getting picked to do the role, so I guess people like me as Scrooge.� And, even though Scrooge is the ultimate holiday curmudgeon, Vaniman says, “It’s a wonderful role, you get to do some wonderful transformation. I sure like it at the very tail end where he’s light as a feather and merry and a school boy, but I think my scenes with Marley are my absolute favorite. They’re partners and friends, but very critical of each other.� He’s seen transformation with the production, as well, from children in younger roles growing up to take on older characters, and an array of directors, settings and stages leading to different types of productions. A show at the Asheville Arts Center had 12 actors; one production directed by Hazel Robinson at Asheville Community Theatre topped out at around 54 actors. On a personal level, Vaniman says, “The childhood wonder is long gone, being a daddy and that kind of thing. Being in a show is kind of like taking membership in a transient family. You get this gang of people together and you’re all working for this one goal, striving toward it.� And there’s something else: “The story is some-

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Haldane certainly has the Christmas present down to a science. He keeps up-to-date on the latest holiday films and references them often. His wife made his suit, and his beard and mustache were crafted by the same designer who worked with Tim Allen in The Santa Clause (he can grow his own hair and beard, but achieving the perfect white color is another story). His favorite audience is families (“There’s an intimacy there�), but no matter who Haldane visits on official Santa business, his technique is the same: “I touch them heart to heart.� And where did he learn to be a Santa? From other character roles, including clowning at hospitals in China as part of a delegation headed by Patch Adams. “Patch taught me that every person is the same,� he says. Chalmers made a similar discovery through his narrative, holiday-themed shows. “There’s a heightened expectation for the holidays,� he explains. “Because of that, you leave yourself vulnerable to disappointment, illness, lack of focus and injury.� All of which lend themselves to

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by Ariane Kjellquist At Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, we don’t just build houses — our staff, volunteers and donors change lives. At the recent home dedication for the McMillan family, Pat Henke, assistant director for Asheville City Schools Preschool and program director for Early Head Start spoke warmly and enthusiastically about one of her employees — the new homeowner Mishaunta McMillan. Henke shared an old newsletter article that featured Mishaunta and her list of goals back in 1997. The list included “I want to get my family out of public housing” and “I want to have a yard for my children to play in.” Thirteen years later, and after much hard work and perseverance, Mishaunta has achieved those goals. We help folks like Mishaunta achieve their goal of safe and decent housing by providing a “hand up.” Habitat HealthyBuilt homes are sold to families at no-profit, and we offer zero-percent interest for the life of the loan. Our homeowners complete a minimum of 200 hours of “sweat equity” helping to build their house, volunteering in the Habitat Home Store and taking homeownership-preparation classes. Families who earn 30-70 percent of area median income, have lived or worked in Buncombe County for the past 36 months, currently live in substandard housing and have the ability to pay back a monthly mortgage may be eligible for Habitat’s program. (We are always accepting applications and we encourage you to learn more by visiting ashevillehabitat.org/homeownership, or calling 828-210-9370.) Habitat homeownership has the power to end the cycle of poverty and impact not only an

individual family, but future generations as well. Habitat homeowners don’t have to worry about the rent going up, the trailer park being sold or their children being in harms way when they play outdoors. Wayne Caldwell, author and Asheville Area Habitat board member, sums it up this way: “People who worry about their [living conditions] don’t have energy to worry about saving for college. They don’t have energy to give back to their community. They don’t have energy to encourage their children in school. They don’t have energy to contribute to their church or a civic club or any of that middle-class stuff a lot of us take for granted. They just want to be warm, dry and safe. The good people in Habitat houses will not have to

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todonate Build more than a gingerbread house this holiday season. Asheville Area Habitat invites you to make a gift in honor of a loved one. By doing so, you’ll help more families have a safe, decent home. Your donation will buy concrete blocks for a firm foundation; insulation for warmth; 2x4s for a sturdy foundation and a yard for outdoor play. Your donation will help build a house, and it will also change lives. Visit avl.mx/13 to make a secure online donation, and select Alternative Holiday Giving as the area of support. The organization is happy to send a card acknowledging your gift.

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want to help? ABCCM Steadfast House for Women and Children • Through (12/24), 9am-6pm - ABCCM Women & Children’s Shelter asks the community to sponsor a child in need. To sponsor a child, ABCCM will offer the name, age 0-18, size and interests/ideas for gifts. New gifts only. Drop off items at 20 Annandale St. Info: 37-3437 or brittany.williams@abccm.org. ArtSpace Holiday Wish List • Through MO (12/13) - Donations will be accepted for ArtSpace Charter School’s “wish list” program. Needs range from providing a winter coat to purchasing shoes, school supplies and warm clothing. Meal donations are also accepted to supplement families over the holiday break. Drop off items at 2030 US Hwy. 70 in Swannanoa. Info: stephanie. wallace@artspacecharter.org or 2982787. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Seeks Volunteers • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5-8pm Head to Habitat and get a workout while volunteering in the Home Store warehouse. Info: volunteer@ashevillehabitat. org or call 210-9377. 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 per-week time commitment, seeks volunteers to work with elementary students ages 6-14. Activities include helping with homework, playing educational games, making art and more. Info: www. bbbswnc.org. • WE (12/8), Noon - Information session for adults interested in going on outings 2/mo. 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 mentor for 1 hr./wk.in school and after-school programs. • Through MO (12/20) - Donations are needed for the youth ages 6-17 who live in a single parent home. Items accepted: new toys, books and clothing. New items only. Info: 253-1470 or jamyed@ bbbswnc.org. Christmas Goody Bags • Through MO (12/20) - Help make the season brighter for residents of the Housing Authority of Asheville. Donations are needed to compile gift bags stuffed with apples, oranges, candy canes, assorted holiday treats, 2011 calendars and other festive items. Drop off items at 165 S. French Broad Ave. Info: 239-3510 or sbowers@haca.org. Community Action Opportunities • Through MO (12/20) - The Community Action Opportunities’ Head Start program requests donations for children of low income families. Items needed: food boxes, toys for children ages 3-5, clothing, coats, underwear, gloves and hats. New donations only. Drop off items at 25 Gaston St. Info: 252-2495 or leslie.hennessee@tcqr.org.

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. Give the Gift of Home • Through FR (12/31) - Make a donation to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity in the name of a loved one. Provide the recipient’s name and address and they will receive a card about the donation made in their name. Located at 30 Meadow Road. Info: 210-9361 or ahubbard@ashevillehabitat.org. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you. Youth are welcome to volunteer on many projects with adult supervision. Info: www.handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the Web site to sign up for a project. • TH (12/9), 5-7pm - Meals for Hope. Cook and serve a meal for 15-25 women and children who are part of New Choices, an empowerment program for displaced homemakers in need of counseling and assistance. • SA (12/11), 2-4pm - Kids Care: Children ages 7-12 are invited to make the season brighter for patients of CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital by decorating holiday ornaments and hanging them on a tree in the CarePartners family room. • SU (12/12), 2-3pm - Knit-n-Give: Make hats for newborns served by the Health Center’s Community Health Program. • MO (12/13), 7-8:30pm - Help bake cookies for families staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center. The center provides free lodging for families from out of town who have a loved one in an area hospital. Supplies provided —- 6:30-8:00pm - On Track Financial Education & Counseling: Volunteers will copy and collate packets for distribution to individuals and families that benefit from On Track’s financial management programs. • TU (12/14), 4-6pm - Help sort and pack food at MANNA FoodBank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 WNC counties. • TH (12/16), 3:30-5:30pm - Teachers Pet: Volunteers will create supplemental educational materials that will be used in and out of the classroom to help elementary students improve their reading skills. Make flashcards, games and more. Instruction and materials will be provided. Meals On Wheels Meals On Wheels delivers meals to more than 500 homebound elderly people each weekday through the help of a network of more than 300 volunteers. Info: 253-5286. • Meals On Wheels of Asheville/Buncombe County is seeking individuals interested in volunteering as substitute drivers

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to deliver meals to the homebound elderly. Free gas cards are provided. MotherLove Giving Tree • Through WE (12/15) - The Giving Tree, made of stars bearing wishes from a local teen mother for her children, will be on display in the lobby of the YWCA, 185, S. French Broad Ave. Pick out a star and make a wish come true. Info: 254-7206, ext. 116 or www. ywcaofasheville.org. Warm Winter Wishes • Through WE (12/8) - Donations for Glen Arden Elementary School’s “wish list” program will be accepted. All gifts will be distributed to area children before the holidays. Full outfits and toys are especially needed. New items only. Drop off items at 50 Pinehurst Circle. Info: 654-1800 or charlotte.hipps@ bcsemail.org. WNC AIDS Project

Info: www.wncap.org or 252-7489. • Through MO (12/20) - The “Christmas for Families Living with HIV/AIDS” project seeks donations of gift cards from retail outlets, toy stores and book stores. Gift cards can be dropped off at 44 Fairview Road. Info: 252-7489, ext. 310 or gwhite@wncap.org. Women at Risk Gift Giving Program • Through MO (12/13) - Sponsor a child by purchasing gifts from the child’s “wish list.” All donations will be given to area families. Shoppers are asked to spend $25-$50 per child. New items only. Drop off donations at 218 Patton Ave. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice/Women at Risk. Info: 252-2485 or brenda@wccj.org.

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A tiki Christmas: The Yacht Club will offer Santa’s Little Helper throughout the holiday season, says co-owner Chuckie Velvet. Getting your nog on: Eggnog martinis are a perfect way to get sloshed in kitschy style. Ali Wainright holds the Rankin Vault’s version.

recipe Eggnog

Yields 12 servings

Ingredients:

4 cups milk 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups light rum 4 cups light cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method:

Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for five minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for three minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour. Stir in rum, cream, two teaspoons vanilla and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving. recipe? A spiked one? We’ve helpfully provided a guide to making your own, if you’re that sort of holiday do-it-yourself-er. Should you not have time for those sorts of (admittedly complicated) shenanigans, eggnog is easy to come by this time of year in the dairy aisle of your grocery store. Of course, if your eggnog is coming from the dairy case, it likely won’t come pre-boozed. In that case, it’s up to you to spike the punch. If adult eggnog seems a little passé, consider classing it up: pour it into a martini glass with a little vodka. That way, you’ll know the true jerks at your party — the people that launch into a dissertation of what constitutes a “proper” martini are the folks you can gently show to the door. The good people at the Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge were kind enough to provide a martini recipe, which we’ve reprinted for you. They’ve also provided a recipe for booze-y sipping chocolate. Both are available for order at the Vault through the holiday season. If eggnog or hot cocktails aren’t your thing, you may like what the owners of the Yacht Club whipped up for us. If there’s one bar in town that does retro-kitsch right, it’s the Patton Avenue tiki bar, with their island theme and twinkling colored lights. The occasional metal

recipe Santa’s Little Helper (mint-white chocolate martini)

(courtesy of The Yacht Club: 255-8454) Stoli Vanil 1 oz white chocolate liqueur 1 oz creme de menthe Garnish with mint leaf (the Yacht Club finishes theirs with a design made with raspberry reduction).

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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. • SA (12/11), 10am-3pm - Celebrate Christmas as the Sandburgs did with traditional decorations, storytelling and holiday music. Free with house tour admission. Events at Big Ivy Community Center Located at 540 Dillingham Rd. in Barnardsville. • FR (12/10), 6:30pm - The Big Ivy Christmas Celebration, featuring music, a visit with Santa and food, will be held. Canned goods will be accepted and donated to the Santa Helper Program. Holiday Concert at Jubilee! • FR (12/10), 8pm - A holiday concert featuring Bill Mize, performing songs from his album The Angel’s Share, and Ed Gerhard, will be held at Jubilee! Community Church, 46 Wall St. Info: www.jubileecommunity.org. Holiday Craft Fair • SATURDAYS (through 12/18), Noon-7pm - Holiday craft fair at the West Village Market & Deli on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Arts and crafts, beer and wine tastings, food samples, music and more. Info: 707-1859.

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Holiday Events at the Grove Arcade Info: www.grovearcade.com. • Through SU (1/2) - Entries from the annual National Gingerbread House Competition will be on display. • FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 2-6pm & SUNDAYS, 2-5pm - Holiday piano tunes will be performed. • SATURDAYS (through 12/18) - Visit with Santa and his elf (photographer Zaire Kacz). Holiday Tour of Historic Inns and Cookie Caper • SU (12/12), 1-5pm - Sponsored by the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, the self-driving tour includes seven inns, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pick up a treat from each inn. $20. Tickets available at the Henderson County Heritage Museum or at the Planning Office in Hendersonville. Info: 697-3088. JinglePipes • WE (12/15), 6-6:45pm - Organ concert for Christmas, presented by Michael Barker, at Black Mountain Presbyterian

Church, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Program will include favorite Christmas music. Free and open to all. Lake Julian Festival of Lights Take a festive drive through the lighted holiday displays at Lake Julian Park. A portion of the proceeds will go to Buncombe County Special Olympics. $5 car/$15 van/$25 bus. Info: 684-0376. • FR (12/3) through SU (12/19), 6-9pm - 10th annual Festival of Lights. Partial proceeds will benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics. Lighting of the Green at A-B Tech • Through WE (12/22), 6-9pm - Historic homes on A-B Tech’s Asheville campus, 340 Victoria Road, will be decorated with conventional lighting as well as energy-efficient lighting. All are welcome to drive through. Info: http://abtech. edu. One Bazaar Holiday Music Festival

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Held at the Downtown Market, 45 S French Broad Ave. A holiday special featuring art, music, dining and shopping. Info: www.downtownmarketasheville.com. • FR (12/10), 5:30-6:30pm - Singer and guitarist Aaron Woody Wood will perform. •SA (12/11), 5-5:45pm - Americana tunes by folk singer Valorie Miller —- 6-6:45pm - Bluegrass and country music by The Sons of Ralph. Operation Toasty Toes Chapter 7 Makes yarn comfort items that are sent to troops deployed overseas. Info: 696-9777 or www.operationtoastytoes.org. • Through MO (1/3) - View the second annual Christmas Tree dedicated to our armed forces, featuring silver stars with photos of service members who have received packages of yarn comfort items. On display in the rear lobby of the Hendersonville Public Library. Riceville Holiday Market • SA (12/11), 10am-4pm - Fourth annual Riceville Holiday Market in the Community Center at the Riceville Fire Dept. at 2251 Riceville Road. Free cider and door prizes every halfan-hour. Also collecting for local charities. Info: 298-7661. Smith-McDowell House Museum Period rooms grace this antebellum house on the campus of A-B Tech Community College, 283 Victoria Rd., Asheville. Info: 253-9231 or education@wnchistory.org.

• SA (12/11), 2pm - John and Lori Turk and other volunteers at Smith-McDowell House and Lisa Whitfield, SmithMcDowell House Museum’s Education Coordinator, will present a program of Christmas readings and carols especially for children. Refreshments. $5 adults/Free for children. • TU (12/14), 6-8pm - The museum and the Fernihurst mansion will be open to the public. Free tours, light refreshments and entertainment. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever • SA (12/11), 7:30pm & SU (12/12), 2:30pm - First Stage Youth Theatre’s After School Drama Program presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a Christmas comedy of a church pageant gone awry. At Owen Theatre on the Mars Hill College campus. $5/Free for children. Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 189 W. Main Street, Brevard. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Donation. Info: 884-2347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org. • SATURDAYS (through 12/18), 2pm - Create Victorian Christmas cards/ornaments. The Transylvania Heritage Museum will be filled with Victorian toys/inventions from Victorian era.

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61 N. Liberty Street, Asheville, NC 28801 www.beauforthouse.com • 828-254-8334 Art/Craft Fairs Craft Fair at The Center for Spiritual Living Asheville • SA (12/11), 10am-4pm & SU (12/12), 12:30-4pm - First annual craft fair at 2 Science of Mind Way in West Asheville. Work is all handmade. A fundraiser, open until Dec. 10 to artists interested in exhibiting. Info: 253-2325. “Christmas in the Valley” Arts and Crafts Show • SA (12/11), 10am-4pm - Seventh annual fundraising show at C.D. Owen Middle School in Swannanoa. Juried work by professional artisans, music, Okie Dokie’s BBQ, homemade concessions and a raffle. Free children’s area to include crafts and Santa. Info: 686-7917. Enka High’s Annual Craft Fair • SA (12/11), 9am-3pm - 23rd annual craft fair at Enka High’s cafeteria. More than 50 crafters will sell a wide variety of quality crafts. Pancakes served for breakfast and hotdogs available for lunch. Info: 670-5000, ext. 155. FDNSC Craft Fair • SA (12/11), 10am-3pm - Francine Delany New School for Children will host a craft fair. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. Madison County Arts Council Events Located at 90 S. Main St. in Marshall. Info: 649-1301 or www.madisoncountyarts.com. • SA (12/11), 10am-5pm - Come one, come all, to the council’s annual holiday sale: three floors of art and crafts from member artists. The Arts Center will be filled to the brim with treasures! Southern Highland Craft Guild

A nonprofit, educational organization established in 1930 to bring together the crafts and craftspeople of the Southern Highlands for the benefit of shared resources, education, marketing and conservation. Info: 298-7928 or www. craftguild.org. • SA (12/11), 10am-4pm - The Guild Artists’ Holiday Sale will be held at the Folk Art Center, milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There will be ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, paper, glass and wood work available at bargain prices. Stecoah Valley Center Events Located at 121 Schoolhouse Rd., Robbinsville. Info: 4793364 or www.stecoahvalleycenter.com. • SA (12/11), 10am-5pm - Christmas in the Mountains Arts & Crafts Show. This indoor show will feature local artisan booths in a festive holiday atmosphere. A children’s crafts room for ages 4 and up will be staffed beginning at 11am. Santa will be here too. Studio Sale • SA (12/11), 10am-7pm - Locally-made art including pottery, sculpture, clothing and jewelry by Mimi Strang, Simone Wilson, Karen Newgard, Elizabeth Hake and Jude Stuecker will be for sale at 15A Domino Lane, in West Asheville. Winter Wonderland Craft Event • SA (12/11), 9am-3pm - Arts and crafts event hosted by Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, to benefit the Teen Ministry. Show support and shop for lastminute holiday gifts.

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calendar categories community events & workshops / social & shared-interest groups / government & politics / seniors & retirees / animals / technology / business & careers / volunteering / health programs / support groups / helplines / sports groups & activities / kids / spirituality / arts / spoken & written word / festivals & gatherings / music / theater / comedy / film / dance / auditions & call to artists Calendar for December 8 - 16, 2010 Unless otherwise stated, events take place in Asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area code. Day-by-day calendar is online Want to find out everything that’s happening today — or tomorrow, or any day of the week? Go to www.mountainx. com/events. Weekday Abbreviations: SU = Sunday, MO = Monday, TU = Tuesday, WE = Wednesday, TH = Thursday, FR = Friday, SA = Saturday

Community Events & Workshops Asheville Design Center An exhibit and meeting space at 8 College St., Asheville. Info: www.ashevilledesigncenter.org. • WE (12/15), 6pm - ADC Winter Film Series: Citizen

Architect: Sam Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio. A documentary film chronicling the late Samuel Mockbee, artist, architect, educator and founder of the Rural Studio. 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. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 255-8115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • SA (12/11), Noon - Inmate Pen-Pal Orientation —- 6pm - Poetry, music and a discussion about the creative process with Patrick Frank. An open-mic event will follow. • TU (12/14), 7pm - “An Introduction To Unschooling.” Join Blake Boles, author of College Without High School,

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for a brief introduction to the educational philosophy of unschooling, followed by a Q&A session. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Info: 862-5554 or www. pari.edu. • FR (12/10), 7pm - Take an astronomical look at the Star of Bethlehem. Plus, tour the PARI campus and observe the stars using PARI’s optical or radio telescopes. Reservations are required and will be accepted until 3pm the day of the event. $20/$15 for seniors & military/$10 for children under 14.

Social & SharedInterest Groups 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 under 35. Info: coolspiritualartistic@gmail.com. Asheville Local Exchange Trading System (LETS) A community network that allows members to exchange services without the use of cash. Info: www.ashevillelets. org. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Interested in joining Asheville LETS? This orientation meeting will be held at Firestorm Cafe & Books, 48 Commerce St. Financial Therapy Groups • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - Try out new ways of living and of being, supported by others with similar circumstances, for the collective wisdom of the group to enlighten all, while lightening the burden of each. $8. Info: www.financialtherapygroups.com. Futurist Group Forming in Asheville • Interested in the future? A futurist group is forming in Asheville to discuss various topics. This will make us sharper citizens, workers and

business owners. If you are interested in tomorrow, join us. Info: ashevillefuturist@ gmail.com. Gal Pals of Asheville Asheville’s newest lesbian social group for women ages 30-50. Info: groups.yahoo. com/group/GalPalsofAsheville. • 2nd WEDNESDAYS (starting 12/8), 6:30-8pm - Meet at Battery Park Book Exchange, 1 Battle Square. Land of Sky Toastmasters Your success in business is based on how effective you are. 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. $10/ month. Info: www.landofskytoastmasters.org. • TUESDAYS, 7am - Meeting at the South Asheville Reuter YMCA. Land of Sky Toastmasters SpeechCraft Event Scrabble Club Come play America’s favorite word game SCRABBLE. Info: 252-8154 or www.ashevillescrabble.com. • SUNDAYS, 1-5pm - Meets at Books-A-Million in Asheville. Also meets at Barnes & Noble on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. We have all the gear; just bring your vocabulary. No dues the first six months. Sons of the American Revolution • 2nd SATURDAYS, 1-2pm - The Blue Ridge Chapter meets bi-monthly at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 1000 Brevard Road, Asheville. Info: 5451222. Transition Asheville Aims to bring the community together, develop practical solutions and improve the quality of life for everyone in light of peak oil, climate change and the ensuing economic tensions. Info: (423) 737-5162 or 296-0064. • SA (12/11), 10am-1pm - Food panel follow-up/open space for brainstorming and action planning at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Info: 989-9030 or livingvision@ yahoo.com.f WNC Parrothead Club

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weeklypicks Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Asheville Poetry Review and Asheville Wordfest host Poetry at The Pulp on Wednesday, wed The Dec. 8, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Poet David Brendan Hopes will read, followed by an open mic. Club Pulp is located downstairs from the Orange Peel at 103 Hilliard Ave., Asheville. $10 nonmembers/$5 members. Info: pulpasheville.com. Support MANNA Food Bank by attending the food drive for MANNA on Thursday, Dec. 9, starting

thur at 5 p.m. at Craggie Brewing Company, 197 Hilliard Ave., Asheville. There will be live music, pizza and locally crafted brew. $5 or 5 cans of nonperishable food. Info: craggiebrewingco.com.

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The seventh annual Candlelight Stroll in downtown Weaverville will be held on Friday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. Santa will open the festivities in a horse-drawn carriage and will be available for pictures and to hear Christmas wishes. Plus, hot chocolate and carriage rides, performances by local bands, choruses, carolers, storytellers and characters from A Christmas Carol. Info: visitweaverville.com/candlelight/index.htm.

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Hit the Southern Highland Craft Guild artists' holiday sale on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Folk Art Center, milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There will be ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, paper, glass and wood work at bargain prices. Info: craftguild.org.

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“Sounds of Christmas," a celebratory winter-season concert featuring live music by the Asheville Orchestra, a brass quintet, handbell choirs and a hammer dulcimer player, will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. (corner of Charlotte St. and I-240) in downtown Asheville. Info: fbca.net or 252-4781. Help bake cookies for families staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center on Monday, Dec. 13,

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On Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Smith-McDowell House Museum and the Fernihurst mansion, on the campus of A-B Tech Community College, 283 Victoria Rd., Asheville, will be open to the public. Free tours, light refreshments and entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: education@wnchistory. org or 253-9231.

• THURSDAYS (12/9 & 23), 7pm - Jimmy Buffett fan club meets at the Holiday Inn in West Asheville. Fans of music, bigger fans of giving back to WNC. Join us for charitable opportunities, fun and tunes from the Caribbean Cowboys Band. Free. Info: www.wncphc.com.

Government & Politics Asheville Tea Party “Commit to the advancement of individual liberty, Constitutionally-limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets.” Info: ashevilleteaparty.org. • FR (12/10), 6pm - TeaTime Social at Tripps Restaurant, 311 College St. 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.

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.

Animals 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. 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 OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of WNC. OnTrack offers services to improve personal finances. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and held at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Ste. 222. Info: 255-5166 or www. ontrackwnc.org. • TH (12/9), 5:30-7:30pm Debt Relief 101: Credit, Debts

and Rights. Held at Pisgah Legal Offices, 62 Charlotte St. • FR (12/10), 11am-1pm - NAACP Credit Reports/Credit Awareness Project. Held at the NAACP Empowerment Resource Center, 91 Patton Ave.Free. • TH (12/16), 1-3pm - Rental Education Class. This class covers how to conduct a rental search and how to establish and maintain a mutually beneficial, professional relationship with the landlord. Free.

Technology DisAbility Partners Located at 108 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville. Info: 2981977, www.westernalliance. org 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, 252 Charlotte St. 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.

Health Programs Lift Your Mood Women’s Circle • Begins January 3 (pd.) Create your individualized approach to help move through “dark night of the soul”, depression, anxiety with attention to body, mind, spirit. Program addresses nutrition, exercise, attitude, beliefs, mindfulness, support, etc. • Mondays, 7pm for 12 weeks. • $240 includes workbook. • Flex payment option. Preregister by December 29. • Information/registration: Marsha Rand, 772-5315. Maitri Center for Women. 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.

ADHD Couples Workshop • SA (12/11), 9am-Noon The ADHD Couples Workshop is intended for couples when one or both persons have ADHD. The workshop will explore how ADHD shows up in couple relationships and offers strategies to improve these relationships. Info & registration: coachrudy@adhdcenterforsuccerss.com. 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 (12/9), 3-4:40pm - Jason Morgan, a physical therapist, will discuss the causes of shoulder pain and the range of treatments available. • MO (12/13), 12:15-1:15pm - “Wound Wise,” with Dr. Charles Albers. Learn why some wounds fail to heal and about innovations at Pardee’s Comprehensive Wound Healing Center. 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. 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: 6935605. : Blood Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. • TH (12/9), 10am-3pm - City of Hendersonville Water & Sewer, 305 Williams St. Info: 697-3073, • FR (12/10), 2:30-7pm Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road in Fletcher. Info: 684-6266. • TU (12/14), 1:30-6pm First Presbyterian Church, 699 N. Grove St. Info: 685-8003. • WE (12/15), 7:30am4:30pm - Pardee Hospital, 800 N. Justice St. Info: 6964225. Park Ridge Hospital Park Ridge Hospital is located in Fletcher and hosts a number of free events, including cholesterol screenings, vision screenings, PSA screenings, bone density checks for women, lectures, numerous support groups and a Kid Power program. Info: 687-

3947 or www.parkridgehospital.org. • TH (12/9), 1pm - Jeremy Pettit, P.A.-C, Park Ridge Wellness director, will offer a free presentation on the importance of Vitamin D to overall health, and will offer options for improving your Vitamin D intake. At Park Ridge Health Duke Room. Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross Located at 231 Ward St. Info: 894-2700 or www.redcrosswnc.org. • WE (12/8) - Adult CPR. This course covers rescue techniques in choking, rescue breathing and CPR for adult victims. $35. • TU (12/14) - First Aid. Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. $30. Post-Polio Resource Group • 2nd SATURDAYS, 1-3pm - Meets at CarePartners Health Services, Seymour Auditorium, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. Info: 254-5723. Red Cross Events & Classes Red Cross holds classes in CPR/First Aid for infants, children, and adults; Babysitter Training; Pet First

Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens; Swimming & Water Safety; and Lifeguarding. All classes held at chapter headquarters, 100 Edgewood Rd. To register, call 258-3888, ext. 221. Info: www.redcrosswnc.org. : Bloodmobile Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. • TH (12/9), 2-6pm - Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, Candler. Info: 667-3950. • FR (12/10), 11:30am-4pm - Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, 89 South Tunnel Road. Info: 299-3788 —- 2-6pm - Weaverville Fire Department, 3 Monticello Road. Info: 231-6894. • MO (12/13), 2-6:30pm Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 201 Mount Carmel Road. Info: 712-0217. • TU (12/14), 2-6:30pm - Lutheran Church of the Nativity, 2425 Hendersonville Road, Arden. Info: 684-0352 —- 1:30-6pm - Hominy Valley Elementary School, 450 Enka Lake Road, Candler. Info: 665-0619. • WE (12/15), 1:306pm - Walgreens, 1835 Hendersonville Road. Info: 274-7560.

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The club provides information, education, training, social and sporting events for runners and walkers of any age. Please see the group Web site for weekly events and news. Info: www.ashevilletrackclub. org or 253-8781. • SUNDAYS, 8:30am - Trail run for all paces. Meet at the NC Arboretum, Greenhouse Parking Area. Info: 648-9336. Blue Ridge Bicycle Club For more information on the club, or to view a current and comprehensive club calendar: www.blueridgebicycleclub. org. • WEEKLY - Leads road rides ranging from novice to advanced skill levels. Rides usually have a designated Ride Leader and participants will not be left behind. Buncombe County Walking Club • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8:15am - Meet at the Sports Park in Candler. Gather at the picnic shelter. The purpose of the club is not to compete, but to build fitness and form friendships. Info: 250-4260 or grace.young@buncombecounty.org. Carolina Mountain Club CMC fosters the enjoyment of the mountains of WNC and adjoining regions and encourages the conservation of our natural resources, through an

extensive schedule of hikes and a program of trail building and maintenance. $20 per year, family memberships $30 per year. Newcomers must call the leader before the hike. Info: www.carolinamtnclub.org. • WE (12/8), 8:30am - Cookie Hike/Bent Creek Ramble. Info: 281-4530 or cnkdeal@charter.net —10am - Cookie Hike (shorter version). Info: 254-1736. • SA (12/11), 10am - Elk Pasture Gap to Mt. Pisgah. Info: 476-0010 or psdicken@ charter.net. • SU (12/12), 8am - Newton Bald to Kanati Fork. Info: 6286712 or knies06@att.net —Noon - DuPont Forest Hooker Falls, Cannon Creek and Rock Quarry. Info: 749-1886 or belston@tds.net. Girls on the Run Girls on the Run is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Info: www.gotrwnc.org or girlsontherunwnc@gmail.com. • SA (12/11), 11am - New Balance Girls on the Run 5K on the UNCA campus. Treadmill raffle, rickshaw rides, followed by the run at noon. Registration is $15 for Running Buddies and Community Runners. Be a part of the event as a volun-

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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 Child” meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.Info: 989-8075. • SUNDAYS, 3pm - “Living in the Solution” meets at The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Open big book study. Info: 989-8075. • MONDAYS, 7pm “Generations” meets at First Congregational United Church Of Christ, 20 Oak St. 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. Journaling Group • THURSDAYS - Want to better know yourself? The single most essential instrument for nurturing your spirit is a personal journal. Sharing a journal with others can help clarify your thoughts, your emotions, and your reactions to certain people or situations. Info: 989-9811. 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 and laugh! Meets in Fletcher. Info: 6761344 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. • 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 11am - Group meets at 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 298. 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. 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: 2778185. • 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 Health, 31 College Place. Info: Rickitannen@gmail.com or 505-2534.

Sports Groups & Activities Filipino Martial Arts Kuntao: Traditional emptyhand system of self defense. Kali: Filipino method of stick-and-knife combat. First two lessons are free. Info: 777-8225 or http://kuntao. webs.com. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 7pm - Classes at Asheville Culture Project, 257 Short Coxe Ave.

Kids 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 (12/11), 1-3pm - Kids Day at AHS: Storytime, holiday crafts and sweet surprises at this event for children of all ages (adult supervision required). Participants are asked to donate a toy for a shelter animal.

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Asheville Jewish Community Center Events The JCC is located at 236 Charlotte St., Asheville. Info: 253-0701. • FR (12/10) - The Asheville JCC will join over 100 Jewish Community Centers across the continent to present the first episode of Shalom Sesame, a new series set in Israel from the creators of Sesame Street. The screening will follow the Tot Shabbat program at 10am, which features candle lighting, blessings and songs with Penny White. 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. Featuring hands-on activities led by museum facilitators, the programs are fun for all ages. Free with admission. Breakfast With Santa • SA (12/11), 9-11am - Free pancake breakfast and door prizes at the Fun Depot, 7 Roberts Road. Bring a camera and bring a new toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Info: 828277-2FUN. 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. Chimney Rock State Park Open daily, weather permitting. For additional info, including admission rates: www.chimneyrockpark.com. • WE (12/8), 10am-1:30pm Winter Homeschool Program. $12 students/$11.50 parents. N.C. Arboretum Events for Kids Info: 665-2492, jmarchal@ ncarboretum.org or www. ncarboretum.org. • TU (12/14), 10am - Wee Naturalists: “Holiday Evergreens.” Nature-based activities for ages 2-5. $6.

Waldorf Advent Garden Spiral Walk • SU (12/12), 5:15-8:30pm Walk the Advent garden spiral at Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Ave. Doors open for children’s walk at 5:15pm; doors close and festival begins promptly at 5:30pm. Adult walk begins at 7:30pm. Info: 298-4655.

Spirituality Asheville Meditation Group (pd.) Practice meditation in a supportive group environment. Guided meditations follow the Insight/Mindfulness/Vipassana practices. Insight meditation cultivates a happier, more peaceful and focused mind. Our "sangha" (a community of cool people) provides added support and joy to one’s spiritual awakening process. All are invited. • By donation. • Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm: Guided meditation and discussion. • Sundays, 10am-11:30am: Seated meditation and dharma talks. • The Women’s Wellness Center, 24 Arlington Street, Asheville. • Info/directions: (828) 808-4444. • www.ashevillemeditation. com Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA. (828)258-3229. 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. New Year’s Eve with Richard Shulman (pd.) Friday, December 31st Richard Shulman hosts a catered New Year’s Eve meditational gathering you won’t want to miss! A combination of transcendent experience and celestial sounds, Richard Shulman’s music creates a resonance field to connect with the Higher Self. Expect an evening of musical beauty and an opportunity to create abundance in the new year! Dinner at 7 pm Program starts at 8:30 until midnight. Tickets are $40. each or $70. per couple. Space is limited, call today to register before the December 15th deadline! Gathering Place in the Dogwoods. 828-2083169.

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 Vanuatu Kava Bar, 151 S. Lexington Ave, unless otherwise noted. Info: 505-2300 or www.meditateasheville.org. • TUESDAYS, 6-8pm. Meditative Yoga from 66:45pm. Deep relaxation and seated meditation from 78pm. Donations excepted. 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 WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm - Meets at Insight Counseling, 25 Orange St. 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

freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19) In the coming weeks, life will beguile you with secrets and riddles but probably not reveal as much as you’d like. I think this is an opportunity, not a problem. In my opinion, your task isn’t to press for shiny clarity, but rather to revel in the luxuriant mysteries. Let them confer their blessings on you through the magic of teasing and tantalizing. And what is the nature of those blessings? To enlighten your irrational mind, stimulate your imagination, teach you patience and nurture your connection with eternity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Butterflies recall at least some of what they’ve learned during their time as caterpillars. The metamorphosis they go through is dramatic, turning their bodies into a soupy goo before remaking them into winged gliders. And yet they retain the gist of the lessons they mastered while in their earlier form. I see something comparable ahead for you in 2011, Taurus. It’s as if you will undergo a kind of reincarnation without having to endure the inconvenience of actually dying. Like a butterfly, the wisdom you’ve earned in your old self will accompany you into your new life. Are you ready? The process begins soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

What nourishes you emotionally and spiritually, Gemini? I’m not talking about what entertains you or flatters you or takes your mind off your problems. I’m referring to the influences that make you stronger and the people who see you for who you really are and the situations that teach you life-long lessons. I mean the beauty that replenishes your psyche and the symbols that consistently restore your balance and the memories that keep feeding your ability to rise to each new challenge. Take inventory of these precious assets. And then make a special point of nurturing them back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Two-thirds of American elementary-school teachers spend their own money to buy food for their poor students. Meanwhile, there’s a 50 percent chance that an American kid will, at some point in his or her young life, resort to using government aid in the form of food stamps. Those facts make me angry and motivate me to volunteer to distribute free food at the local food bank. I encourage you, my fellow Cancerian, to summon your own good reasons to get riled up in behalf of people who have less luck and goodness than you do. It’s always therapeutic to stretch your generosity and spread your wealth, but doing so will especially redound to your advantage in the coming weeks. Unselfish acts will bring profound selfish benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

According to some sources, the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates practiced the art of sculpture as a young man. But he abandoned it early

on, deciding that he wanted to “carve his soul rather than marble.” Can I interest you in turning your attention to that noble, gritty task, Leo? It would be a fine time to do some intensive soul-carving. Soul-scouring, too, would be both fun and wise, as well as soul-etching and soul-emblazoning and soul-accessorizing. I highly recommend that you enjoy a prolonged phase of renovating and replenishing your most precious work of art.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In her haunting tune “One Blood,” Virgo singer Lila Downs confesses that “the deepest fear [is] my desire.” I personally know many Virgos who make a similar lament. How about you? Is there any way in which you are scared of the power of your longing? Do you ever find yourself reluctant to unleash the full force of your passion, worried that it could drive you out of control or lead you astray? If so, the coming weeks will be prime time to face down your misgivings. It’s time to liberate your desires, at least a little.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Here are your words of power: hybrid, amalgamation, composite, aggregate, medley, alloy, ensemble. Now here are your words of disempowerment: welter, mishmash, jumble, hodgepodge, patchwork. Strive to accentuate the first category and avoid the second. Your task is to create a pleasing, synergetic arrangement from a multiplicity of factors, even as you avoid throwing together a hash of diverse influences into an unholy mess. Be calculating and strategic, not rash and random, as you do your blending.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

On my Facebook page,I posted this excerpt from a Pablo Neruda love poem (translated by Stephen Tapscott): “Our love is like a well in the wilderness where time watches over the wandering lightning. Our sleep is a secret tunnel that leads to the scent of apples carried on the wind.” In response, a reader named John F. Gamboa said this: “I once found a well in the desert. There was a rope and a bucket. The bucket had a small hole in it. While pulling up the bucket of water, about half of it drained. But I suppose a decent bucket would have been stolen. So a bucket with a small hole was perfect; I got what I needed!” I’m here to tell you, Scorpio, that like Gamboa, a bucket with a small hole is probably what you need right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’ve arrived at a delicate yet boisterous turning point when one-of-a-kind opportunities are budding. I’m going to give you seven phrases that I think capture the essence of this pregnant moment: 1. wise innocence; 2. primal elegance; 3. raw holiness; 4. electrifying poise; 5. curative teasing; 6. rigorous play; 7 volcanic tenderness. To maximize your ability to capitalize on the transformations that are available, I suggest you seek out and cultivate these seemingly

paradoxical states of being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

For years I’ve had recurring dreams of finding treasure amidst trash. I interpret this to mean that I should always be alert, in my waking life, for the possibility that I might come across beautiful or valuable stuff that’s mixed in with what has been discarded or forgotten. Recently I heard about a literal embodiment of this theme. A sewage treatment plant in Japan announced that it has been culling huge amounts of gold from the scum and slop — so much so that their haul outstrips the yield at the country’s top gold mine. I urge you to make this your metaphor of the week, Capricorn. What riches might you be able to pluck out of the dirt and shadows?

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Should you store up your energy, postpone your gratification, and withhold your full intensity for a more opportune time? Hell, no! Should you await further data before making a definitive conclusion, fantasize dreamily about some more perfect future, and retreat into a self-protective cocoon? Double hell, no! And if thoughts like those have been poking up into your awareness, exorcise them immediately. It is high time for you to grab the best goodies, reveal the whole truth, and employ your ultimate schemes. You are primed to make a big play, call on all the help you’ve been promised, and transform the “what ifs” into “no doubts.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

In Taio Cruz’s mega-hit pop song “Dynamite,” he describes how excited he is to go dancing at his favorite nightclub. “I throw my hands up in the air,” he exults. “I wanna celebrate and live my life . . . I’m wearin’ all my favorite brands.” In advising you about the best ways to ride the current cosmic rhythms, Pisces, I’ll use Cruz as both a role model and an anti-role model. You should be like him in the sense of being eager to throw your hands up in the air. Right now it’s your sacred duty to intensify your commitment to revelry and find every possible excuse to celebrate your life. On the other hand, it’s crucial that you don’t wear all your favorite brands. To get the full benefits from this time of festive release, you will need, as much as humanly possible, to declare your independence from corporate brainwashing and escape the intelligence-sapping mindset of consumerism.

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• Year-round schedule, weekly study and meditation. 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. • WE (12/8), 5:30-7pm - “The Story of Stuff.” Part of Advent Conspiracy Series: Taking Back the Season. Land of the Sky United Church of Christ hosts a series for all wanting to spend less, give more, and rekindle joy this Christmas. • WE (12/15), 5:30-7pm - Cookie bake for Loving Food Resources. Part of Advent Conspiracy Series: Taking Back the Season. Land of the Sky United Church of Christ hosts a series for all wanting to spend less, give more, and rekindle joy this Christmas. Meditation Group • SUNDAYS, 8-9pm - Meditation followed by tea ceremony. By donation. “Yoga without meditation is like driving a car with no

steering wheel.” Deepen your asana practice by cultivating mindfulness through meditation. Donations optional. Info: info@yogasouth-asheville. com. Mindfulness Meditation Class Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 2583241 or www.billwalz.com. • 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. Psychic Development Class

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ground” 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. Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church Street, Asheville. Info: 253-9361 • SU (12/12), 7pm - A Service of Advent Lessons and Carols. The candlelight service will include congregational carols and anthems by the Chancel Choir. The public is welcome to attend. 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 (12/8), 7pm - Deeksha /Oneness Blessing is “a gift of divine grace to reconnect or deepen our connection with the divine within.” • MO (12/13), 7pm - “The Grace and Magic of Gratitude.” Love offering. Info: 505-0161. • WE (12/15), 7pm - “Heartfelt Connections: Finding Harmony with Yourself and Others,” with Kaleo Wheeler. Love offering. Info: www.kaleowheeler.com. Windhorse Zen Community Meditation, Dharma talks, private instruction available Tuesday and Thursday evenings, residential training. Teachers: Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede. Main center: 580 Panther Branch, Alexander. City center: 12 Von Ruck Court. Call for orientation. Info: 645-8001 or www. windhorsezen.org. • SUNDAYS, 9:30-11am - Meditation, chanting and a Dharma talk. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Meditation and chanting. • FRIDAYS, 5:30-7:15pm Meditation and chanting at the City Center.

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 (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. American Folk Art & Framing The gallery at 64 Biltmore Ave. is open daily, representing contemporary self-taught artists and regional pottery. Info: 281-2134 or www. amerifolk.com. • Through SU (12/26) - Painter Cheri Bracket in Full Circle. Art at UNCA Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. • Through FR (12/17) - Transformation through Displacement, oil paintings, mixed-media and drawing by UNCA senior Emily O’Brien, will be on display at Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library. • Through TH (12/16) - Figurative Reflections, an exhibition wood-fired ceramic pots by UNCA student Katie Scully, will be on display in the Highsmith University Union Gallery. 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 FR (1/7) - 2010 All Member Art Show at the Opportunity House. 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 (12/24) - Through A Lens: Carolina Images, an exhibition of photography, will be presented at First Citizens Bank, 539 North Main St., Hendersonville. 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 35pm. Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org.

• Through SU (3/13) - The Director’s Cut: 1995-2010. • FR (12/10) through SU (4/24) - The Olmsted Project. • FR (12/10), 5-7pm - Opening reception for The Olmsted Project, an exhibition of photographs by Lee Friedlander. 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 FR (12/31) Feature wall artist Skip Rohde, Etchings & Dry Points of Asheville Area. New paintings: August Hoerr. Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10am-5pm (closed Sat. during winter months). Info: 669-0930 or www. BlackMountainArts.org. • Through FR (1/21) - Gallery Pottery Show Opening Reception, featuring works from the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio. 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. Echo Gallery 8 Town Square Blvd., Suite 160, Biltmore Park in Asheville. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., Noon-6pm. Info: www.echoasheville.com or 687-7761. • Through WE (12/15) - 12 Days of Christmas, an exhibition of paper sculptures by artist Leo Monahan. • FR (12/10), 5-8pm - An opening reception for 12 Days of Christmas. • WE (12/15), 6pm - Artist Leo Monahan will give an informal talk about his work and the current exhibition on display.

Flood Gallery Events Located in the Phil Mechanic building at 109 Roberts St. in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 254-2166 or www.floodgallery.org. • Through SA (1/8) - The Birds On Acid, work by Aaron Sizemore. Haen Gallery Located at 52 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm, Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., Noon5pm. Info: 254-8577 or www. thehaengallery.com. • SA (12/11) through MO (1/31) - Wintertide, a rotating group exhibit of works from many of The Haen Gallery artists. • SA (12/11), 5:30-7:30pm - Opening reception for Wintertide. 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 FR (12/31) - It’s a Small, Small Work 2010, featuring artwork 12” or smaller by more than 100 artists from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in N.C. 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 FR (12/17) - The December Student Show 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 MO (3/28) - Earth and Water, oil paintings by Martha Kelley. Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery is at 269 Oak Ave. in Spruce Pine. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm. The Burnsville TRAC Gallery is at 102 W. Main St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Spruce Pine info: 765-0520. Burnsville info: 682-7215. General info: www.toeriverarts.org. • Through MO (1/3) Artistree in the Home - Winter Show in Burnsville. More than 50 WNC regional artists are showcased in a contemporary living room interior featuring

handmade wood furnishings, iron wrought lamps, candlesticks, clay and glass sculptures, textile pillows, paintings and more. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org. • Through FR (12/17) Santa’s Palette Holiday Show. Vadim Bora Gallery At 30 1/2 Battery Park Ave. Info: 254-7959 or www.vadimborastudio.com. • Through FR (12/17) Selected works by Mountain Sculptors. This annual exhibition features 16 professional sculptors in the WNC region. 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. 10am-7pm. 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 (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.

More Art Exhibits & Openings Art at Cafe Ello • WE (12/8), 6-8pm Asheville photographer Steve Mann will showcase portraits of Mardi Gras Indians at Cafe Ello, 64 Haywood St. The event will be held in conjunction with a campaign to raise money for We Won’t Bow Down, a documentary about the Mardi Gras Indians and their culture in New Orleans. Info: www.kickstarter.com/ projects/spyboy/we-wontbow-down. Art at PULP Located underneath the Orange Peel at 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Info: www. pulpasheville.com. • TH (12/9) through MO (1/31) - Paintings by Asheville artist Brian Haynes.

• TH (12/9), 5-7pm - Artist reception for Brian Haynes.

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. Art at West Asheville Library • Through MO (1/31) - A multimedia exhibition by local artist Mimi Harvey will be on display at West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road. Info: 250-4750. Clingman Cafe Located at 242 Clingman Ave. in the River Arts District. • Through FR (12/31) - Peace + Joy + Love = Art. The show will feature the work of local artists Dawn Dalto, Les Powell, Heather Tinnaro and Melissa Weiss. Mountain Xpress Holiday Art Show • Through SU (12/19) - The Mountain Xpress Holiday Art Show, an exhibition featuring holiday-inspired art made by Xpress readers, will be on display. Push Skate Shop & Gallery

Located at 25 Patton Ave. between Stella Blue and the Kress Building. Info: 2255509 or www.pushtoyproject. com. • FR (12/3) through MO (1/31) - Birdsong, new drawings, paintings and installation by David Hale. For the Arts/Craft Fair Calendar, please see our Holiday Guide

Classes, Meetings & Arts-Related Events 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 35pm. Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org. • FR (12/10), Noon-1pm - Art Break: “Artist Sewell Sillman (1924 - 1992).” Cole Hendrix, assistant curator, will discuss Sillman’s exhibition Pushing Limits. 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.

Stecoah Valley Center Events Located at 121 Schoolhouse Rd., Robbinsville. Info: 4793364 or www.stecoahvalleycenter.com. • MO (12/6) & TH (12/9), 14pm - Knitting for Novice and Intermediates. $30. 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.

Spoken & Written Word 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 35pm. Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org. • TU (12/14), 3-5pm Reading Group: Just Kids, a memoir by Patti Smith. Info: 253.3227, ext. 120.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10am-5pm (closed Sat. during winter months). Info: 669-0930 or www. BlackMountainArts.org. • TH (12/9), Noon - Books and Brown Bag Lunch with Dr. Don King, Professor of English at Montreat College and expert on C.S. Lewis, who will introduce and answer questions on the newly released C.S. Lewis Bible. Bring your own lunch. Book Group: Navigating The Space Between Brilliance & Madness • MONDAYS (11/22 through 12/13), 5-7pm - The Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective presents “Navigating The Space Between Brilliance & Madness,” a book group meeting series at Firestorm Cafe & Books. Info: ginajanwatson@gmail.com or 575-3195. 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 FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 250-6486) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 2506482) n Library storyline: 250KIDS. • WE (12/8), 6:30pm Library Knitters meet. BM. • TH (12/9), 4-5pm - Winter Wonderland Family Fun. Stories, songs and activities or children ages 4-8 (but all are welcome). WV. • SA (12/11), 1:30pm - Pastymes: Seasonal music will be performed by an eightmember a capella group. WV —- 11am - Decorate Gingerbread Houses. FV. • TU (12/14), 1pm - The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith. LE —- 4pm - Hula Hoop Jam: Open to all teens and adults who hula hoop. BM. •WE (12/15), 5-7pm - Library Knitters meet. A casual knitting and needlework group for all skill levels. SW. • TH (12/16), 7pm - Book Club: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. FV. •FR (12/17), 4-5:30pm - Harry Potter Yule Ball. Teens ages 11-18 are invited to dress up as their favorite

Harry Potter character. Snacks provided. WV.

Events at Accent on Books The bookstore is located at 854 Merrimon Ave. Events are free and open to the public. Info: 252-6255 or www. accentonbooks.com. • FR (12/10), 6pm - Sara Gruen will talk about her creative-writing process and sign copies of her book Ape House. Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is at 3 E. Jackson St. in downtown Sylva. Info: 586-9499 or more@citylightsnc.com. • SA (12/11), 1pm American Girls Club meeting. • TH (12/16), 10:30am - Coffee with the Poet: Laura Hope Gill, author of Soul Tree. 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. • FR (12/10), 5pm - Asheville photographer and professor Michael Carlebach will sign copies of his book Sunny Land. • SA (12/11), 1-2pm - Book signing with Bowman Gray —- 3-5pm - Local teacher and author, Gloria Houston will sign copies of her

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What: “Books for Bolivia and a Movie to Move You,” a fundraiser for BiblioWorks Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 17 Shawnee Trail, Asheville When: Sunday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m. (The film screening is free, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds go directly to BiblioWorks, an Asheville-based nonprofit that builds and furbishes small town libraries in Bolivia. Info: biblioworks.org).

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Why: Biblioworks hosts a screening of A Small Act, a film demonstrating the impact that a simple charitable offering can make in the world. “The film tells the story of Hilde Back, a Swedish woman saved from the Nazis by a stranger, who ‘paid forward’ her debt with small monthly checks to educate Chris Mburu, an impoverished child in Kenya,” as described in a press release. “[The film also tells of] Mburu, a Harvard law graduate and U.N. Human Rights activist [who] is helping to free children from the violence and poverty in his native land.” Though the film screening is free, donations are strongly encouraged, with all proceeds supporting BiblioWorks’ mission to promote literacy and education in disadvantaged communities.

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Is writing your passion – your dream – maybe even your profession? The Great Smokies Writing Program is designed for you: the beginning writer, the aspiring writer, even the accomplished, published author. The program is committed to providing affordable university-level classes, and each course awards academic credit through UNC Asheville. Workshops cover all aspects of prose and poetry writing and are presented in the evening, off campus, under the guidance of published, professional instructors. You’ll be a part of a supportive, learning community of fellow writers who share the goal of honing their craft. Registration for Spring classes is underway now. For more information call 828.251.6099, or email Nancy Williams, program director at nwilliam@unca.edu, or visit unca.edu/gswp for a schedule of classes.

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Biblioworks Benefit Film Screening • SU (12/12), 5pm - Biblioworks will host a showing of A Small Act at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 17 Shawnee Trail. The film demonstrates the impact that a simple charitable offering can make in the world. Free, but donations accepted. Biblioworks.org is an Asheville-based nonprofit that builds and furbishes small town libraries in Bolivia. Door Decorating Contest on Biltmore Avenue • Through MO (12/20) - Judge the decorated doors of local businesses on Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. The doors may be judged by patrons visiting the establishments and donations will be accepted in designated paint cans, with all proceeds benefiting Mission Children’s Hospital. Info: 254-2668. Holiday Restorative Yoga to Benefit MANNA FoodBank • THURSDAYS (through 12/16), 6-7:30pm - One Center Yoga will host Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra classes with Kaoverii Weber. No prior yoga experience needed. $5-$25 suggested donation per class. Participants may also bring a nonperishable food item. Proceeds benefit MANNA. Registration & info: 225-1904 or sarah@onecenteryoga.com. MANNA Food Bank MANNA helps alleviate hunger in WNC by processing donated food for distribution throughout WNC. Located at 627 Swannanoa River Road. Info: 2993663 or mannafoodbank.org. • TH (12/9), 5pm - A food drive for MANNA, featuring live music, pizza and locally-crafted brew,

will be held at Craggie Brewing Company, 197 Hilliard Ave. Admission is either $5 or 5 cans of nonperishable food. Info: craggiebrewingco.com. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www. artsofbrevard.org. • FR (12/10), 5-7pm - Fundraiser - Kickoff Party for Holiday Tour of Homes. Enjoy wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and an art auction. Proceeds go to support TC Arts Council’s Arts-InSchools Program. • SA (12/11) - Holiday Tour of Homes. Visit homes in Transylvania County chosen for their location, architecture or decor. This is an annual fundraiser for the Arts Council’s arts-in-schools program. Tickets cost $30. Tryon Fine Arts Center The gallery is at 34 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-Noon & 1:30-4pm; Sat., 9am-1pm. Info: 859-8322 or www.tryonarts.org • FR (12/10), 6:30pm - The “Ultimate Holiday Party” will include musical entertainment, festive food, a silent auction and more. $65.

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Appalachian Christmas story for young readers The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree. • TH (12/16), 7pm - StitchN-Bitch. Bring your current projects and talk shop with fiber artist Stacey BudgeKamison. Poetry at The Pulp • WE (12/8), 7-9:30pm - Join us for Poetry at The Pulp, a monthly event co-hosted by Asheville Poetry Review and Asheville Wordfest. Featured reader: poet David Brendan Hopes, followed by an open mic. Located beneath The Orange Peel. $10/$5 members. Info: http://pulpasheville. com. Writers’ Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 2548111 or www.twwoa.org. • Through TH (12/30) - 22nd annual Memoirs Competition.

Music Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www. brbooks-news.com or 4566000. • TH (12/9), 6-8pm - Celtic Music Night. Blue Ridge Ringers A five-octave auditioned community handbell ensemble based in Hendersonville. Concerts are free to attend. Info: 692-4910. • SA (12/11), 4pm - A concert of Christmas music will be performed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Brevard. Love offerings encouraged. • MO (12/13), 2pm - A concert of Christmas music will be performed at Henderson County Public Library, in the Kaplan Auditorium. Free. • TU (12/14), Noon - A concert of Christmas music will be performed at Transylvania County Public Library in Brevard. Free. 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. Children’s Choir Fall Concert • FR (12/10), 6:30pm - Concert at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville. $5/$2.50 children. Info: 696-4968. Christmas Guitar Concert • FR (12/10), 8pm Guitarists Ed Gerhard and Bill Mize will perform at the 16th annual Christmas Guitar Concert at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St.

$18. Tickets and are available at Malaprop’s Books and at Jubilee! Info: 252-5335. Events at First Baptist Church Located at 5 Oak St. (corner of Charlotte St. and I-240) in downtown Asheville. Info: www.fbca.net or 252-4781. • SU (12/12), 7-8pm - “Sounds of Christmas.” Celebrate the season through music from the First Baptist Church of Asheville Orchestra, Brass Quintet, Handbell Choirs and hammer dulcimer. 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. Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Info: 697-5884 or www.hendersonvillesymphony.org. • SA (12/11), 4pm “Carolina Christmas” concert at Mud Creek Baptist Church. $35/$5 students. 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. Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse Concerts are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on the corner of Edwin and Charlotte St. in Asheville. $12 adults/$8 students. Info: 2994171 or www.uuasheville.org. • SU (12/12), 7pm - Adam Rafferty will perform. Tickets at the door. Music on the Rock Concert Series Presented by Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy. in Flat Rock. The concerts will span Broadway, country, bluegrass, pop and rock favorites. $20/concert. Tickets & info: 693-0731, (866) 732-8008 or www. flatrockplayhouse.org. • MO (12/6) through WE (12/8) - “A Sacred Celtic Christmas” will be performed. • SU (12/12) through TU (12/14) - “A Carburetor Christmas.” 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. St. Matthias Musical Performances These classical music concerts take place at St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Asheville, 1 Dundee St. (off South Charlotte). Info: 252-0643. • SU (12/12), 3pm Reynolds-Miller Chorale Christmas Concert with organ, string quartet and trumpet. A free-will offering for the St. Matthias restoration fund will be taken. The Asheville Choral Society Tickets & info: 232-2060 or www.ashevillechoralsociety. org. • FR (12/10), 8pm & SA (12/11), 4pm - “Heart and Hearth: Songs for the Season,” Asheville Choral Society Holiday Concert. Presented at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St., Asheville. 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. • FR (12/10), 7:30pm - “Hank and My Honky-Tonk Heroes,” a homage concert performed by singer, actor and musician Jason Petty. WNC Musicians Meetup Open Mic Nights • SA (12/11) & MO (12/20), 6-9pm-ish - Come listen or perform at a holiday open mic at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., downtown Asheville. Love donations appreciated. Info: www. wncmusiciansmeetup.com or 776-3786.

Theater Actor’s Movement Workshop (pd.) Stella Adler Studio of Acting is holding a Williamson Technique Based Movement Workshop for Actors. The workshop focuses on developing sensory connections that create experience that the body processes into behavior. • No experience necessary. $25. Thursday, December 9, 8-10pm, Wedge/Terpsicorp Dance Studio. www.stellaadler-asheville.com Adult and Youth (15+) Core Technique Acting Programs (pd.) The Stella Adler Studio of Acting, WNC’s only professional acting studio and an extension of Stella Adler NYC, is now accepting interviews for its Spring Adult and Youth (15+) Core Technique Acting Programs. To schedule an

interview call ACT (828) 254-1320. www.stellaadlerasheville.com Asheville Arts Center The North campus is located at 308 Merrimon Ave. The South campus is located at 10 Miller Ave. Info: 253-4000 or www.ashevilleartscenter. com. • FR (12/10), 7pm & SA (12/11), 3pm & 7pm & SU (12/12), 3pm - Pirates of Penzance Jr. Asheville Community Theatre All performances are at 35 East Walnut St. Info & reservations: 254-1320 or www. ashevilletheatre.org. • Through SU (12/12) - A Christmas Story will be performed. Thur. and Fri., 7:30pm and Sun., 2:30pm. $22 adults/$19 seniors and students/$12 children. • TH (12/16) through SA (12/18), 7:30pm & SU (12/19), 2:30pm - The Santaland Diaries, written by David Sedaris, starring Tom Chalmers. Recommended for mature audiences. $15. 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 TH (12/23) - Live from WVL Radio Theatre: It’s A Wonderful Life will be performed at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County. $34. On Dec. 19, ticket sales will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County. • Through TH (12/23) - A Christmas Carol, adapted by Christopher Schario and based on the story by Charles Dickens. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 2pm. $40. 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. • THURSDAYS (12/9) through SUNDAYS (12/19) - The 34th annual presentation of A Christmas Carol will be performed at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway. Shows being at 7:30pm with matinees at 2:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 11 & 18 and on Sunday, Dec. 19. $12/$10 students and seniors/$6 children. Thursday, Dec. 9 & 16 is “pay-what-we’re-worth night.” The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

• SA (12/11), 7:30pm & SU (12/12), 2:30pm - First Stage Youth Theatre’s After School Drama Program presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Owen Theatre on the Mars Hill College campus. $5/Free for children. YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse • SA (12/11), 7:30pm - The Rockin’ Holiday Winter Showcase, featuring performances by Rising Stars, YT Revolution and the YT Rock Band, will be held at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium. $10/Free for children ages 12 and under. Info: www.flatrockplayhouse.org. YouTheatre Winter Showcase • SA (12/11), 7:30pm - The YouTheatre Winter Showcase will be performed at Hendersonville High School. Info: lauren@flatrockplayhouse.org or 693-3517.

Film Film Screenings at the Wine Studio of Asheville Located at 169 Charlotte St., Asheville. Info: 255-5955. • MO (12/13), 7pm - Free screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Lifeboat. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 255-8115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • FR (12/10), 8pm - Zeitgist Movie Showing: The Addendum. Movies at the Asheville Art Museum Located at 2 S. Pack Square. Showings are free with membership or museum admission. Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org. • SA & SU (12/11 & 12), 2pm - Special film screenings of Contemporary Stories from America’s National Parks, directed by Ken Burns. Social Justice Film Night at Unitarian Universalist Located at the corner of Charlotte St. and Edwin Pl. Free, but donations accepted. Discussion follows screen-

ings. Call for childcare. Info: 299-1242 or www.uuasheville.org. • FR (12/10), 7pm Screening of the family film No Impact Man, about a guilty liberal who snaps and swears off plastic, goes organic, becomes a bicycle nut, turns off his power and tries to save the polar bears. The Groovy Movie Club (Waynesville) Discussion follows screenings of films at a private home near Lake Junaluska. Potluck dinner at 6:15pm (optional). Bring a dish to share. For directions and to RSVP: JohnBuckleyx@gmail.com or 454-5949. • FR (12/10), 7pm Screening of the Oscar-nominated film As It Is in Heaven.

Dance 7pm Wednesdays* • InterPlay Asheville (pd.) Play with us, and tap into body wisdom, with movement, reflection, voice, and 1 minute stories. It’s easy and Fun, plus, you can’t do it wrong! (Really!) $5-15. • At Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, 28804, near UNCA, across from Ivy Street. (* Except the first Wednesday.) www.interplayasheville.org Learn Beyonce’s Single Ladies Dance! (pd.) Find your inner Beyonce learning her phenomenally fun, sexy, and athletic dance in this 7 class series! Starts Dec. 6th at 6 PM at the French Broad Food Coop studio, 90 Biltmore Ave. Class time: 6-7 PM Class price: $5-$8 per class. Contact Kathleen at idodances@ gmail.com Asheville Ballet Info: 258-1028. • FR (12/10) through SU (12/12) - The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition, will be performed at Diana Wortham Theatre. Fri. and Sat., 7:30pm with matinees on Sat. and

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Asheville International Folk Dancers • TUESDAYS, 7-9:30pm Learn a variety of dances from all over the world, but mainly line-dances from across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Meet at the Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. No partner needed. Free. Info: 645-1543 or mmgoodman@ frontier.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 Terpsicorps 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 (12/10), 7-9:30pm - The Skyland Twirlers Christmas Square. Early Rounds start at 7pm; Mainstream/Plus Tips will be held from 7:30-9:30pm. $5 for nonmembers. 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. Winter World Dance Showcase • WE (12/15), 7:30-9:30pm - The showcase, featuring bellydance, Bhangra, Bollywood, hip-hop, Michael Jacksoninspired moves and more, will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 80 Broadway. $10 in advance/$12 at the door. Info: www.eventbrite.com.

Auditions & Call to Artists Art Carving Festival Contest (pd.) Local artists of every background needed for area festival in 2011. Carved art installations will be displayed and juried during the event. • Prize money plus recognition in local art publications will be awarded to top 10 artists. Most supplies provided. • For more information contact Jeannine at 926-2548.

A-B Tech Drama Club The club sponsors and produces a variety of productions, performances, workshops and lectures. Reservations & info: 2541921 or pcarver@abtech.edu. • WE (12/8), 5:30pm Auditions for Peter Shaffer’s psychological thriller Equus at A-B Tech Asheville’s Carriage House Theatre. Roles for 14 women of all ages; no experience necessary. Performance dates: March 31-April 9. Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition • Through FR (12/17) - Deadline for submissions. Cash prizes will be awarded and selected works will hang in exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone. To enter or for more info: www.appmtnphotocomp.org.

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• In September, the U.K.’s coalition government announced the imminent consolidation of antidiscrimination laws known as the Equality Act — despite critics’ warnings that this could stunt economic growth by enabling workers to sue for almost any perceived offense. Under the new concept of “third-party harassment,” for example, an employee who merely overhears another person — even a customer of his employer — say something he finds offensive could sue the employer. Critics also complained about special protections extended to such oppressed minorities as vegans, teetotalers, Gypsies and “travelers” (grifters). • In October, Freddie Mac — the governmentsponsored but privately owned home-mortgage financier whose massive debts have been assumed in a federal “bailout” administered by the Treasury Department — filed a claim against the Internal Revenue Service, denying the IRS’s claim that the lender owes $3 billion in back taxes. If Freddie Mac wins, the IRS loses out on the $3 billion; if Freddie loses, the $3 billion will undoubtedly be paid with taxpayer dollars. Lawyers for both sides seem to think that pursuing the lawsuit is important. • In November, patrons using rest rooms at City Hall in Chandler, Ariz., were stunned to see wall signs advising users not to drink out of the urinals and toilets. The environmentally friendly facilities reuse water from the building’s cooling system which, by law, must be colorized (to discourage

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• One of midtown Manhattan’s favorite meeting places, according to an October story in The New York Times, is Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s 12-foot-tall “Adam” statue at Time Warner Center. But since Adam is nude and the statue is so pedestrian-friendly, maintaining it has become a problem. “Most of Adam is deep dark brown,” the Times reported, but the easily accessible penis “is worn golden from extensive handling.” (The paper also noted that “at the Botero” is a lesspopular meet-up suggestion than “underneath the penis.”) • Artist Noam Braslavsky’s life-size sculpture of Israeli general and former prime minister Ariel Sharon went on display in Tel Aviv in October. However, Braslavsky chose to depict Sharon (who he said is “kind of an open nerve in Israeli society”) neither in battle nor as an international statesman but in his hospital bed, where he’s been confined (in a medically induced coma) since suffering a massive stroke in January 2006.

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Dave “The Dragon” Lockwood and his tournament-tested sons Max (16), Jon (13) and Ben (10) of Silver Spring, Md., could become to competitive tiddlywinks what the Manning family of quarterbacks is to football, according to a January 2006 Washington Post story. Dave was previously ranked No. 1 by the English Tiddlywinks Association (and is currently No. 8, with Max No. 52). “Tiddlywinks doesn’t sound very serious,” said Max, but “There’s so much strategy.” (For the uninformed: You mash a “squidger” down on a “wink” to propel it either into the “pot” or to “squop” it onto an opponent’s wink to temporarily disable it.) Dave said he plans to get Britain’s Prince Philip, a winker, to suggest tiddlywinks as a demonstration “sport” at London’s 2012 Summer Olympics.

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by Mackensy Lunsford CĂşrate, pronounced coo-rah-tay, means “to heal.â€? Come springtime, it might also mean “to set a new standard for restaurants in Asheville.â€? CĂşrate will be Asheville’s newist Spanish tapas bar, and it’s currently under construction within the walls of the former Asheville Area Arts Council building at 11 Biltmore Avenue. The team behind the new venture comprises two generations of Buttons (mother Elizabeth, father Ted, daughter Katie) and one Felix Meana (Katie’s fiancĂŠ), who together form Heirloom Hospitality, LLC. Elizabeth and Ted moved from New York City to Asheville last year with the intention of opening a restaurant in these mountains. Meana and Katie followed shortly thereafter to

assist in bringing the plan to fruition. Katie and Elizabeth, who have the most backof-the-house experience of the group, will form the backbone of Cúrate’s culinary team. Diners can expect to see them turn out what is fairly familiar in the world of traditional tapas: croquettes, patatas bravas and plenty of jamon. Then there’s the unfamiliar — dishes like rossejat, a traditional thin noodle dish made in a fairly similar way to paella. The restaurant will serve an all-Spanish wine list in a brightly lit space filled with art from local names like Gabriel Shaffer and Todd Oldham. One wall will be living — that is, completely filled with plants from floor to ceiling. Little of this is worth any preemptive gushing. Until the smell of saffron is actually wafting from

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A taste of Barcelona: Though Cúrate will use plenty of local ingredients, the restaurant will also import some items from Spain, bringing a true taste of the Mediterranean to Asheville. the open kitchen, who’s to say that this particular restaurant can make waves in Asheville’s fairly saturated culinary landscape? With nothing yet to taste, it’s the background of the owners that merits the most attention. For example, when one of Cúrate’s major players is to be flown early next year to Las Vegas to help José Andrés open two restaurants, it’s time to sit up and take notice. Andrés, a culinary heavy-hitter who’s widely credited with bringing the tapas concept to the U.S., enlists the help of the Spanishborn Meana to fine-tune his dining service staff. Armed with that knowledge, it’s certainly tough to imagine that Meana isn’t good at what he does. And that’s not even the most interesting detail that lies within the groups collective resumé. To wit: The aforementioned Meana was a health-care provider in the Spanish Army, speaks three languages and was the Chef de Rang (a front-ofthe-house manager, of sorts) at Spain’s El Bulli, the world-renowned showcase of Ferran Adrià’s cuisine.

El Bulli, with its three Michelin stars, is considered one of the top restaurants in the world, chef Adrià one of the world’s best chefs. He was one of the first to play with science and food in a culinary genre that many call molecular gastronomy. What Meana learned at El Bulli, as well as Adria’s renowned Minibar in D.C. (called a “shrine to avant garde cuisine” by the New York Times), he’ll bring to perfecting the service at Cúrate. Minibar is where Meana met his future wife Katie. No slouch herself, she graduated from Cornell University with a degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering, then went on to complete a master’s degree at L´École Centrale in Paris, France. Just before entering a neuroscience PhD program in Stockholm, Katie had a change of heart which led to a major shift in her career path. She realized that food was her true passion, and that realization eventually landed her at El Bulli, at the revered Adriá’s hearth, where she interned as a pastry chef. Though her abrupt change of vocation startled her family, they were supportive, says Katie,

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who’s only 27. It’s hard to imagine that her dad Ted, a former airline pilot that graduated from SUNY with a degree in chemistry, wasn’t just a bit put off, at least initially. However, culinary proclivities appear to be a family affair — Katie’s mother Elizabeth has two diplomas from the French Culinary Institute and an advanced certification from the International Wine Center of New York. It leaves little room to quibble about her daughter’s chosen path, which clearly mirrored her own. “As I’m sure you can imagine, my parents were shocked when I told them that I didn’t want to complete the PhD program,” says Katie. “The truth is that my heart wasn’t in it, and really hadn’t been in it for a long time. The time that I spent in Paris completing my masters in biomedical engineering and doing research on genetic anomalies among lung-cancer patients, my heart was ... in cooking.” Any frayed nerves appear to be soothed now — all four are diving headfirst into making the family business one of hospitality. I get a preview of that hospitality in a conversation over a platter of cheeses, marcona almonds and fig jam in the family’s den — for now, the family lives under one North Asheville roof. Talking about the plans for Cúrate, and the steps that led them to the point at which they find themselves, I can’t help but ask Meana and Katie what it was like to work at El Bulli. After all, to succeed there is to prove that one can stand the heat of one of the top restaurants on the planet, under one of the world’s most demanding chefs. “It was intense and amazing at the same time,” says Katie. “I think that I’m a little bit in awe that I was accepted to do it, first of all, and that I did well while I was there.” At El Bulli, says Katie, only 50 people dine each night. However, a veritable army of staff attends to their every whim. It’s much like a ballet, says Meana, whose tenure at El Bulli spanned five years. It’s so well-choreographed that guests have absolutely no idea of the intense pressure behind the scenes, and witness only a carefully scripted sea of calm. So, what’s it like keeping up that act? “It’s a terrible experience,” deadpans Meana. “It’s like you’re in the army,” he says, adding that many people don’t have what it takes to complete the intern program. “For me, it was great, but for many it’s too much pressure,” he says. Though discipline, one would at least hope, will prevail in Cúrate’s service staff, the din-

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ing experience will not be one of rigidity. The Heirloom Hospitality group is adamant about the fact that they are not trying to build a temple to haute cuisine in the midst of down-to-earth Asheville. “One thing that we want to make clear is that we’re not re-creating El Bulli in Asheville,” says Katie. Nor do they have an army of paid workers and interns at their beck and call — or, for that matter, 50 guaranteed guests a night with eternally deep pockets. “Not even New York has El Bulli,” adds Elizabeth Button. But they’ve still got talent. Though not a one of the group would claim to be the next Ferran Adrià, it’s clear that they have managed to cull a thing or two from working under his tutelage. Take, for example, Katie’s liquid olives, which I had the opportunity to try at a Women Chefs and Restaurateurs gathering. They’re alchemy to those who aren’t accustomed to the amalgamation of science and food. Olive juice is dropped into an alginate bath to create a liquid-filled sphere that bursts on the tongue. They are, technically speaking, really cool. But, they aren’t traditional tapas, and, therefore won’t be turning up on the menu. Bells and whistles are not a part of Cúrate’s master plan. “We’re not serving what they’re calling molecular gastronomy or anything like that,” says Elizabeth. “We’re serving comfort food from Spain.” Katie does say that she intends to utilize some of the skills that she learned as a pastry intern at El Bulli to Cúrate. And, the family concedes, there will be occasions to bring out some of the more intricate preparations from time to time. “We will have time to play with that, but for now we want time to see who we are and what we’re doing in town,” adds Meana. “We don’t want to do everything at once.” What they want to do, simply, is provide solid Spanish food. “We want to bring a taste of Barcelona to Asheville,” says Meana. If, from time to time, pulling out all the bells and whistles helps to build a better tapa, so be it. “I think that what we want to do is use the techniques that we learned only when they enhance the flavors of the dish and we can’t think of a better way to get that end product without it,” says Katie. Though the group will use the wealth of local foods available to them in this area, they’ll also be importing some items from Spain — something Ashevillians can look forward to. Elizabeth says that she hopes that, eventually, local farmers will be able to provide some of the specialty produce that the Cúrate kitchens will utilize. It’s in keeping with the vibrant culinary scene of this town, she says. “I feel so excited. I knew that we picked the right town, but it’s always reaffirmed. This is such a great, great town,” she says. “Asheville’s growing, and we’re just excited to be a part of that community and growth,” adds Katie. For more info about Cúrate, visit heirloomhg. com or the restaurant’s Facebook page. X Send your food news to Mackensy Lunsford at food@mountainx.com.

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Crooked Condiments wins a Scovie

Local condiment company, Crooked Condiments, recently won a Scovie Award for their Gaelic Ale mustard. According to the Scovie Awards website, “the annual Scovie Awards recognize top fiery foods products from around the globe ... in one of the world’s most competitive gourmet food competitions. In the industry’s most rigorous blind tastings, a panel of the country’s top culinary experts sample hundreds of the world’s most lauded gourmet foods before naming the winners.” Owners Chelsea Madison and Nicholas Barr credit local Highland Brewery in part for their success. “The Gaelic Ale mustard was the first product we released, says Barr. “Oscar and Steve over at the Highland Brewing Company have helped us a lot from the very beginning.” “It’s our first national award,” says Madison. “It’s awesome.” “It’s nice to get official recognition for all of our hard work,” adds Barr. The company doesn’t stop at mustard, however. Crooked Condiments also offers two types of hot sauce, as well as apple butter, which is certified Appalachian Grown. “It’s made with 100-percent Hendersonville apples,” says Barr. “We use Stamen Winesaps and some Romas,” he says. They plan to further expand their line in the future to include jams and other products, keeping everything as local as they can. Even the salt used in the products is made by

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local company Selina Naturally sea salt. “That was the goal when we created the company to begin with — we’re focused on supporting local here. Everything is handmade, with a lot of attention paid to quality. That’s the integrity we hope to put across with our products,” says Barr. To see Crooked Condiments’ full line of products or for more information, visit crookedcondiments.com.

Dessert at Tiffany’s

An Asheville-area bakery, Tiffany’s Baking Co., will be showcased on the TLC network’s Fabulous Cakes this month. Tiffany’s specializes in occasion cakes — topsy-turvy, tiered wedding cakes and other themed designs for important events. Owner Tiffany Good’s creations are eye-catching enough to have won the bakery the “Best of Wedding Cakes” award for 2010 from Knot Magazine, a bridal publication. Now, her cakes have garnered the attention of a national audience, and with good reason: her creations are truly eye-catching. Good once crafted a show-stopper of a cake for the birthday celebration of local dancing legend Bobby Barnette, the artistic director of the Atlanta ballet for many years. I happened to be present at the event (as a caterer, not a guest) and can vouch for the fact that the cake was a major conversation piece. The four-tiered confection was Nutcracker-themed, each level crafted to look like a Starlight Mint. “I was really

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Good eats: Tiffany Good of Tiffany’s Cake Co. displays samples of her wares. One of her wedding cakes will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Fabulous Cakes,” to be aired on TLC this month. excited to make that cake,” Good says. That confection and many others are available for browsing through Good’s portfolio, which can be found on her website. Good recently spoke to Xpress about her appearance on “Fabulous Cakes.” While she says she’ll enjoy the promotional aspects of having her business highlighted by a nationally recognized program, Good still has a few misgivings about watching herself on TV. “It makes me a little nervous, I guess,” she says. “It will be interesting, humbling and kind of funny. I think I’ll be laughing at myself a bit.” She also reports that the timing of the show’s producers was impeccable. The episode will feature one of the baker’s signature designs, which she made for a local wedding. “The bride and groom were an awesome couple, so I scored with that,” says Good. Since Good only had six days between confirmation that an entire film crew would be descending on her bakery and their actual arrival, there was very little time to plan, she explains. “It was interesting. It happened right in the middle of crazy wedding season, but it was worth it,” she says, laughing. The show will air on Monday, Dec. 27, at 10 p.m. on the TLC Network. Three other bakeries from the Carolinas will also be featured. “I’m just really grateful for the opportunity and experience. It gave me more confidence in what I do, and for that alone I’m grateful,” says Good. For more information, visit tiffanysbakingco.com.

A Growing Culture

Pisgah Brewing hosts a fundraiser for a locally developed initiative, A Growing Culture on Thursday Dec. 16, beginning at 8 p.m. The AGC initiative is spearheaded by Warren Wilson College Alumni Loren Cardeli and Asher Wright. The organization’s purpose is to cultivate a web-based community where farmers and sustainable agriculture advocates can come together for networking, idea exchange, ethical debate and inspiration. AGC’s site will go live in the spring of 2011, featuring education and

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networking tools, including a live sustainable agriculture news feed, free educational articles, farm profiles with interactive maps and visual media. The Pisgah event will feature entertainment, including members of Asheville Horns, Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Secret B-sides, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Eymarel and Josh Blake, with further special guests to be announced. Food will be available at the event, including desserts from Pies in Disguise and local grassfed beef burgers straight off the grill. A slidingscale donation of $5 to $10 is requested at the door. For more information, visit agrowingculture.com.

Quick Bites

• West Asheville’s Pizzeria Ritrovo is now serving wine and beer flights on Wednesdays. Each wine flight consists of four wines representing a wine growing region. The beer flight consists of four microbrews, each representing a different style of beer. The flights are paired with a salad and a Margherita pizza for $25. For more information, visit ritrovopizzeria.com. • A new restaurant, Metro Chinese, recently opened in north Asheville at 956 Merrimon Ave., next to Marco’s Pizzeria. For more information, call 258-2828. • The Hop Ice Cream company has created yet another interesting flavor, joining the ranks of Thai curry, salted caramel and Nutella. The new concoction? Mascarpone-peppercorn. According to a post on Twitter by one of the Hop’s owners, the flavor is “interesting, but so good.” Follow the Hop on Twitter at @hopicecream. For more information, visit hopicecreamcafe.com. • Interested in keeping up to date on the Asheville food scene? Follow @MXeat, the official food-centric Twitter handle of the Mountain Xpress. X Send your food news to Mackensy Lunsford at food@mountainx.com

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great-grandfather, for example, worked as a bootlegger, carpenter’s assistant, roofer — you name it — just to be sure the doctor’s bills were covered. Soon after moving, Walter volunteered to help his aging grandfather with weeding and mowing on his blueberry farm. After discovering that the farm’s blueberries sold for only 20 cents more than they did in 1954, he offered to take the reins if he could find new markets for the berries at a current price. At his first tailgate market, he sold out in just 30 minutes. It sounds relatively easy, but he says their transition to commercial farming was anything

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Family jam: Walter Harrill (pictured) has farmed commercially for the past nine years, with the help of wife Wendy and their 8-year-old son, Andy, who is the seventh generation to work the family’s land in Fairview. Today, almost all of the berries in Imladris’ jams come from the farm. Walter still sometimes purchases from other local growers. That allows the farm to accomplish three things: to support other area farmers, to offer an Appalachian Grown certified product, and to have extra berries. This is the first year Imladris’ jams bear the Appalachian Grown (AG) logo, as the family has made the commitment to purchase only from certified AG farms. Appalachian Grown is a program of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project that certifies products grown or raised in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachian mountains. The AG logo designates food that supports family farms like Imladris, strengthens the local economy and protects the region’s natural beauty. Imladris’ products aren’t limited to jams alone. Sometimes, leftover berries from the harvest find their way into one the family’s new farm products: ice cream. Imladris recently teamed up with Ultimate Ice Cream to offer several berry varieties. But, they didn’t stop there. The farm’s product line now includes rab-

bit and goat meat too when Walter discovered a demand from local chefs and tailgate market shoppers. Plans to expand their rabbit venture are already underway. Imladris also offers farm-fresh eggs, though Walter admits he has nothing to do with that particular venture. At 6, his son Andy said he was ready to figure the whole farming thing out, too. So Walter and Wendy decided to let him gather and sell eggs from the farms’ few chickens — starting small to minimize risk as they had with their other ventures. Two years later, Walter sees fit to exclaim, “I’m in the wrong business!” Young Andy is up to around 40 hens in his flock, routinely selling out of eggs at market. Find Imladris jams, apple butter, eggs, and rabbit and goat meat at the North Asheville Tailgate Market/Ninth Annual Holiday Bazaar, as well as for sale in Greenlife, Earth Fare and select Ingles stores. You can also order their products online or visit the farm for purchases this holiday season and throughout the year. For more information and directions to Imladris, visit imladrisfarm.com or call 628-9377. X

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Warren Haynes on his new album, future projects and supporting Habitat for Humanity by Alli Marshall When you’re Warren Haynes — which means you’re a badass rock-and-blues guitarist, a member of The Allman Brothers and The Dead, and you have your own band, Gov’t Mule, for playing your own crowd-pleasing songs — you can pretty much jam with anyone you like. Which might be part of what inspired Haynes’ annual Christmas Jam, held in Asheville each December since 1989. That first jam was made up of a local cast including Mike Barnes, Crystal Zoo, The Stripp Band and the McBad Brothers Band, but the event (a benefit for Habitat for Humanity) went on to include huge stars like Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne, Johnny Winter, Derek Trucks and Dave Matthews. (The list goes on and on.) “I’m always looking for music that has a freshness but also some sort of timelessness about it,” says Haynes in regard to the artists selected for the Jam. He invited Ray LaMontagne to play in 2005, just after the release of LaMontagne’s debut, Trouble. And it was the Jam that brought a pre-artist-development Grace Potter to Asheville the first time. “It’s harder and harder to find, but there is stuff out there if you look for it. It’s really hard to compare the music people held up in the light today with some of the greatest music ever made,” says Haynes. By “the greatest music ever made,” he’s referring to sounds like soul music from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. “A lot of the music created between 1967 and 1973 has proved to be timeless,” says Haynes. “A lot of us try to take cues from that era. Not only does it represent the music we really love; it also represents some openness and integrity. It was before music was striving to be something commercially manipulated. There was a lot of great music that was created because that was the way people felt. The fact that it was successful was a bonus.” It’s those influences (soul and blues, specifically) that Haynes tapped for his forthcoming solo album — his first since 1993’s Tales of Ordinary Madness. According to Haynes, the new album (due out next Spring), was recorded in Austin, Texas at Willie Nelson’s studio and features an all-star cast: George Porter, Jr. (Funky Meters) on bass, Ivan Neville (Neville Brothers) and Ian McLagan (The Faces) on keys, Raymond Weber (Dumpstaphunk) on drums, Ron Holloway on tenor sax and Ruthie Foster singing backup.

And there’s this: “The touring band will be as close to the studio band as possible,” says Haynes. “I know a couple people aren’t available for the Christmas Jam, but most of them will be there.” That’s right, Haynes will debut his new group, aptly named “The Warren Haynes Band,” at this year’s Jam. This doesn’t spell the end for Gov’t Mule, however. “I decided to debut a lot of new material. This is a record I’ve wanted to make for a long, long time,” says Haynes. “A lot of musicians thrive on change, myself included. The material I’ve written for this record is different than what I would write for a Gov’t Mule record or even an Allman Brothers record, and it deserves to be presented as such. Now is the right time.” The timing might have something to do with the musician’s recent milestone. He turned 50 this year and, he says, “It definitely makes me reflect on everything I’ve been though. I’m amazed I’ve been able to stay afloat all this time and still play uncompromised music. Whatever success I’ve achieved has been from following my heart and doing what I thought was best.” He adds, “Doing it as long as I’ve been doing it allows me to have some overview about what it is I’d like to accomplish ... and to examine what I want to do next. There are a lot of projects that I have in mind. It’s important for me, right now, to do all the things that have, up until now, taken a back seat.” So, expect more releases, including new Gov’t Mule material. Haynes also plans to do more of the same, especially when it comes to the Christmas Jam. “I never envisioned it growing to the extent that it has,” he says. “But once it started growing, thanks to all the amazing artists and musicians and bands that have donated their time and services through the years, it presented an opportunity to make more and more money for Habitat for Humanity, which turned into a major incentive to keep it growing.” Even more than Habitat, Haynes does the jam for Asheville. “I love the fact that my hometown has blossomed into this amazing bohemian town that people come from all over the world to visit now,” he says. “Christmas Jam brings people in, in some cases, who have never experienced Asheville before. People just fall in love with it.” X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.

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thejam Christmas Jam, all wrapped up What it is: The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is an annual concert that brings together rockers from many bands and genres. Proceeds benefit Asheville Area Habitat For Humanity. “Like a family reunion, the annual, one-of-a-kind, semi-structured marathon of music brings together old friends on stage and in the audience at the Civic Center Arena for one of the countries greatest live events,” says the event’s website. Where and when: Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Asheville Civic Center. 7 p.m. Tickets are sold out at press time. Info at xmasjam. com/2010. Who’s performing: • Steve Miller Band — Active since 1967, the Steve Miller Band crafted hits like “The Joker” and “Take The Money and Run” as well as some psychedelic gems like “Fly Like An Eagle.” • The Warren Haynes Band — Axe man and Asheville native Warren Haynes is known for his work with the Allman Brothers and the Dead and for fronting his own rock outfit, Gov’t Mule. This new lineup was formed to play Haynes’ soonto-be-released soul-flavored album. (For more, see the feature story.) • Gregg Allman — Frontman of eponymous Southern Rock Band The Allman Brothers, Allman penned enduring hits like “Midnight Rider” and “Sweet Melissa.” His most recent endeavor is a spooky, driving blues turn on solo album Low Country Blues, due out next year. Wish him a happy birthday: He just turned 63 on Dec. 8. • John Bell — Known as JB by his fans, John Bell is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for rock/jam band Widespread Panic. • Missing Cats — This duo features Widespread Panic keyboardist John “JoJo” Hermann playing guitar with singer/songwriter Sherman Ewing. • Umphrey’s McGee — Based in Chicago, Umphrey’s Mcgee coined the term “improg.” They’re known on the jam circuit but are influenced more by prog rock (Pink Floyd) and metal (Iron Maiden). • The Dirty Dozen Brass Band — A sprawling, funk/jam collective from New Orleans, known for its horn section. (For more, see the feature story.)

Christmas Jam by Day: • Friday, Dec. 10, noon-5 p.m. at the LAB (39 N. Lexington Ave.) — Kevn Kinney’s Acoustic Jam includes Kevn Kinney, Drivin’ N Cryin’, Jake Haldenwang, Aaron LaFalce, and Jamie Dose and Dorsey Parker from Velvet Truckstop. • Saturday, Dec. 11, noon-5 p.m. at the LAB — Kevn Kinney’s Acoustic Jam includes Drivin’ N Cryin’, Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues and Bobby Miller & The Virginia Daredevils. • Saturday, Dec. 11, noon-5 p.m. at The Emerald Lounge — Jam includes The Last Straw, Caleb Caudle & The Bayonets, Velvet Truckstop and Sanctum Sully. Christmas Jam Art Show: The rock-oriented art show includes photos by Allison Murphy, Danny Clinch, David Oppenheimer, Dino Perrucci, Don Van Cleave, Jay Blakesberg, Kirk West and Stewart O’Shields as well as poster art by Eugene Serebrennikov (Hyp_inc), Gary Houston, Jeff Troldahl, Steve Johannsen and others. Held at Satellite Gallery (55 Broadway) on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10 and 11, noon-6 p.m. daily. An opening reception takes place from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10. More ways to be involved: • Before the Jam, Lend a Hand volunteer day is Friday, Dec. 10. According to a press release, “Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, The Christmas Jam and Merrell are joining forces again to provide fans with an opportunity to volunteer.” Sign up at the Habitat Home Store or at volunteerup.com. X

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by Alli Marshall Everything old is new again — at least for New Orleans-based funk/jam outfit The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who have been making records and touring longer than many of their fans have been alive. According to saxophonist Roger Lewis, who has been with the group since its official start in 1977, today’s Dozen is a different band that it was back then. That change is made clear by the group’s 25th anniversary reissue of My Feet Can’t Fail Me Now. The Dozen have performed the album in its entirety during this year’s shows. According to press, over time, songs such as the title track have become show stoppers, while other songs have “been on the proverbial shelf too long.” When it comes to the lineup, change is a given. Back then, “We had two drummers, sousaphone, trombone, two trumpets, two saxophones. It was all acoustic,” says Lewis. “Now we duplicate it with an electric guitar and a set drummer.” He adds, “Music you haven’t played in a long time, you’ve got to relearn it and you’ve got to practice it. That very first CD was so accurate. We were younger and we were hungrier. Oh my god, I don’t even know if I can play that fast.” My Feet was recoded on Concord Jazz Record’s George Wein Collecetion. “George Wein started all these jazz festivals and he took us all over the world and put us on these different festivals, which really helped us to get known internationally,” says Lewis. Two-and-a-half decades later, the Dozen have released nearly 20 albums (includ-

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Their feats can’t fail them now: Dirty Dozen Brass Band celebrates the 25th anniversary of their debut album, and more than 30 years as a band. ing live records and collaborations) and have worked with everyone from pianist Dr. John and jazz keyboardist John Medeski, to soul singer Joss Stone and turntablist DJ Logic. “We’ve collaborated with Manhattan Transfer, The Neville Brothers, Buckwheat Zydeco,” Lewis ticks off a seemingly endless list. “Bradford Marcellus, Dave Matthews, we’ve got a platinum and a gold record with Modest Mouse. Norah Jones performed with us before she blew up to be a superstar.” (That was on 2002’s Medicated Magic.) Topping his list might be “The project we did with Widespread Panic. And Elvis Costello. And Dizzie Gillespie. Yeah,” Lewis laughs, “It’s hard to say a favorite, you know, because all of these guys are great musicians and great artists and it’s always a treat and a pleasure to perform with these people.” It was through sharing stages that the Dozen met Warren Haynes in New Orleans years ago, and that connection has the band (who have frequented Asheville since the opening of The Orange Peel, thanks to its Big Easy connections) playing this year’s Christmas Jam. It will be interesting to see what jams evolve, at the Jam, between the Dozen’s members and other performers — perhaps a brassy revamp of Steve Miller’s “Wild Mountain Honey”? Here’s hoping.

It’s not really too far-fetched: Half a decade ago, musicians from the Dozen teamed up with local players Bryon McMurry, Jason Krekel, Woody Wood and honorary locals Larry and Jenny Keel to record The Bluebrass Project’s The Same Pocket, Vol. 1: Bluegrass Meets the Big Easy. That particular experiment juxtaposed trombones and mandolin, tuba and banjo for a sound both age-old and contemporary. It also brought new listeners to both the bluegrass and brass-band genres. Collaborations, personnel changes and a willingness to evolve with the times keep music — and audiences — current for the Dozen. “Every CD we put out has always been different from the one before,” says Lewis. The band’s last CD was a tribute to Marvin Gaye; they’re currently at work on a collaboration with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. “As the years go by we’ll revisit the work in our past. We go back and play music from Jelly Roll Morton, Live: Mardi Gras in Montreaux or Open Up: Whatcha Gonna Do For the Rest of Your Life,” says Lewis. “The music that we played when we first started out hasn’t been exposed to this audience we have now, so it’s still fresh and new to anybody whose listening to the Dirty Dozen now. “

X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@mountainx.com.

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Xmas secrets revealed

Wherein Miles Britton asks the jammers some holiday questions Roger Lewis

(Dirty Dozen Brass Band) What’s your favorite holiday drink? Cranberry Juice. What was the best Xmas/ Hanukkah present you ever bought or received? I usually don’t get anything, maybe some pajamas. What are your plans for the holidays this year? I’m looking forward to spending time with family since we’re on the road so much. What is your favorite charity? American Association Cancer Research, aacr.org. What is your favorite holiday movie? The Greatest Story Ever Told. What is your favorite holiday song/album? (singing) “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...” Who would you rather share an eggnog with: Bing Crosby, Blue Christmas-era Elvis, Charlie Brown, or the dad from A Christmas Story? Charlie Brown. Who’s your favorite holiday villain? Scrooge. In honor of the 22nd Christmas Jam, what were you doing at age 22? Making babies!

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(Widespread Panic) What’s your favorite holiday drink? Scotch — every day is a holiday. What was the best Xmas/ Hanukkah present you ever bought or received? Mandolin(s) — My wife and I gave each other the same gift our first Christmas together. What are your plans for the holidays this year? Stay home, smoke a turkey, watch for snow. What is your favorite charity? Hannah’s Buddies, fightsma. org [raises money to fight Spinal Muscular Atrophy]. What is your favorite holiday movie? A Christmas Story. Elf is the most recent potential classic. Bad Santa is just messed up. What is your favorite holiday song/album? All the songs from A Charlie Brown

Christmas. Who would you rather share an eggnog with: Bing Crosby, Blue Christmas-era Elvis, Charlie Brown or the dad from A Christmas Story? Ralphie and Randy’s Dad, of course. Who’s your favorite holiday villain? Tie: Herod the Great and Billy Bob Thornton. In honor of this 22nd Christmas Jam, what were you doing at age 22? College, working at a wholesale nursery, playing guitar in Athens.

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What’s your favorite holiday drink? Whiskey sour. What was the best Xmas/ Hanukkah present you ever bought or received? My first Captain & Tennille album. What are your plans for the holidays this year? Not to fly. What is your favorite holiday song/album? “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John and Yoko. Who would you rather share an eggnog with: Bing Crosby, Blue Christmas-era Elvis, Charlie Brown, or the dad from A Christmas Story? Charlie Brown. Who’s your favorite holiday villain? Scrooge. In honor of this 22nd Christmas Jam, what were you doing at age 22? Tuning in and dropping out.

Ruthie Foster What’s your favorite holiday drink? My favorite holiday drink right now is a tea called Hot Cinnamon Spice by Harney and Sons. I have to order it so that my supply never runs out, especially while on the road. What was the best Xmas/ Hanukkah present you ever bought or received? The best Xmas present ever for me was my first guitar at ten years old. I knew was what it was weeks ahead of time because my dad (being a not so great gift wrapper) put it in a box that was too small for it so the head of the guitar stuck out.

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What is your favorite charity? USTORM (ustorm.org). We give money to needy kids in Chicago for art and music education. What is your favorite holiday movie? Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the old animated version, not the cartoon. Big difference. What is your favorite holiday song/album? A Charlie Brown Christmas. Who would you rather share an eggnog with: Bing Crosby, Blue Christmas-era Elvis, Charlie Brown, or the dad from A Christmas Story? Elvis, for sure. Who’s your favorite holiday villain? Kelly Zygulski, she broke my heart the Christmas of ‘90. I was 14 and she was worse than the Grinch. In honor of the 22nd Christmas Jam, what were you doing at age 22? Waiting for my drummer to graduate from Notre Dame so we could start touring the country.

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Who’s your favorite holiday villain? The Grinch wins over all holiday villains, he and his little reindeer/dog.

What was the best Xmas/Hanukkah present you ever bought or received? Guitar.

In honor of this 22nd Christmas Jam, what were you doing at age 22? At 22 I was living in Waco, Texas studying commercial music by day and singing in a blues band by night. I’d thought about quitting school that year because I was keeping a gruesome schedule. I called my dad and he told me (as he still does) that he loves and supports me no matter what I decide and to always just do what I love. I stayed and finished and now I love what I do.

What are your plans for the holidays this year? Hang with my friends, go to a candlelight service — love the vibe, music. What is your favorite charity? Heifer International, heifer.org; Covenant House New York, covenanthouseny.org; Farm Sanctuary, farmsanctuary.org. What is your favorite holiday movie? Scrooged.

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What’s your favorite holiday drink? Jameson.

Who would you rather share an eggnog with: Bing Crosby, Blue Christmas-era Elvis, Charlie Brown or the dad from A Christmas Story? Elvis.

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What was the best Xmas/Hanukkah present you ever bought or received? A remote control R2D2 in ‘82. What are your plans for the holidays this year? Be with family and be grateful for how lucky I am.

Who’s your favorite holiday villain? The Grinch. In honor of this 22nd Christmas Jam, what were you doing at age 22? Seeing the Grateful Dead in Oakland, Calif. for New Year’s Eve run.

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A feast of dance

Asheville Ballet presents The Nutcracker by Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt Magic and theatricality are key words of inspiration for the dancers involved in Asheville Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. “The story is really important to us because it’s aimed at young people and families,” says Ann Dunn, the director of the dance company, now in its 51st performance season. The curtain rises on a bright holiday celebration, where all generations of a household gather beside a Christmas tree to exchange gifts. In this scene, leading lady Clara is given a precious gift: a wooden nutcracker. That night, after everyone else has gone to bed, Clara returns to the Christmas tree to find her nutcracker. This is when the wooden doll comes to life. Rats creep in from the dark and Clara and her toy battle them in the night. When Clara strikes the rat with her shoe, the nutcracker transforms into a prince. From there, Dunn says, “The chandeliers, the Christmas tree and the room evaporate. Suddenly the audience finds itself in winter forest of snow-covered furs. The snow flakes start dancing to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music and then it begins to snow on stage, covering the dancers and the floor.” From this snowy scene, the dancers venture to the Land of Sweets, where Clara meets sugar-fairies and sweetcandy characters from across the world. For Dunn, The Nutcracker recreates the wonder of childhood, a feeling that propels the audience from one fantastical kingdom to another. Beneath the beauty of each scene, however, greater themes are pronounced: “The overall story is a rite of passage for a young person from childhood to young adulthood,” says Dunn. “In order to make that rite of passage, you need influences from lots and lots of different cultures, places and world views.” This is where an array of animated, multicultural characters come in. In the Land of Sweets, Clara is introduced to chocolate dancers from Spain; a troupe of Arabian dancers representing coffee; an all-male baklava brigade from Russia

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ate a vibrant atmosphere using elaborate sets, a lighted Christmas tree and elegant costumes designed by B.J. and Bud Crawford, the coowners of Earth Guild and the Asheville Ballet’s costume managers and coordinators. To provide an example of the carefully crafted outfits, Dunn describes the tea dancers representing China as wearing Chinese tunics with flat hats, all dressed in red and black, with the soloists dancer performing in a silk, capped-sleeve dress embroidered with a dragon and red-ruby eyes. “It’s a metaphorical feast of dance,” concludes Dunn, encouraging the community — young and old alike — to let the magic of the ballet kindle the spirit of the holiday season. X Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt can asezakblatt@mountainx.com.

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“A massive experiment”: The Magnetic Field, a brand new performance space and café/bar, officially opens Wednesday. From left, proprietors Chall Gray and Steven Samuels, with café manager Kent Joines. photo by jonathan welch

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Gray shrugged off the extravagant compliment. To get comfortable, the McDowell County native often retracts and refolds his long legs like a magician’s baton. “There is an astonishing depth of talent in this town,” says the lanky producer, tactfully identifying all stripes of the favored constituents: creative types who are either natives, long-time locals or newly arrived. “Every conceivable person involved in this project, from the lighting and sound technicians to the actors and playwrights and choreographers, were culled from our own pool of artists in Asheville.” He doesn’t mention that he wielded the final spark. Gray is only 26, but he’s already significantly shaped Asheville’s current performance-art scene. Nattily dressed in the polished-watch-fob school of retro style, he’s lost the urban-Amish beard he sported in a recent WNC Magazine profile and now more clearly resembles an old-time vaudeville performer (one of the more dignified ones — perhaps Charles LeMaire, whose acting career segued into a reputation for inventive costume design). Earlier this year, Gray married playwright Lucia Del Vecchio in a Bollywood-musical-style ceremony. Before that, a dramatic high point was his local production of John Crutchfield’s one-man show The Songs of Robert. Directed by Samuels, Songs went on to make a splash at NYC’s International Fringe Festival in 2009, snagging an Outstanding Solo Performance award.

Bernsteins back The 27th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular, rated PG-17 When it comes to Christmas pageantry, there’s the sentimental camp — fossilized by Dickens, Currier & Ives, Jimmy Stewart, etc. — and then there’s the, well, campy camp. Holiday satire is hardly breaking news. It runs the sparkly lighted spectrum from the classic 1965 Charlie Brown’s Christmas special, in which mid-century-modern tinsel trees are heralded as the death of all goodwill toward men, to Christopher Moore’s novel (and soon to be movie) The Stupidest Angel, populated with trendy, holiday-spirit-destroying zombies. In fact, as illustrated in Christmas at The New Yorker, cartoons that poke fun at the commercial excesses of the holiday date back as early as the 1930s. Which is the same decade that vaudeville’s 50-year reign drew to a natural close — according to common history. But if you believe the version put forth by the rollicking Bernstein Family, that gilded era ended at their own hands, when brothers Jack and Jimmy drove fearful audiences from their seats with their performing wolverine Frances. Fast-forward a few wars, and the Bernsteins are now best known for their Christmas Spectacular, a martini-soaked romp through such neo-classic musical sketches as “Merry Christmas Baby, “Chall is the best natural producer I have ever worked with,” says Samuels, “as well as one of the most literate young people I’ve ever met.” Gray, however, stresses that he’s still working to accomplish his dream as embodied in the Magnetic Field: the provision of a consistent, professional venue for showing new plays. With his past productions, he’s already filled the existing appropriate spaces — mainly BeBe Theatre, 35below (Asheville Community Theatre’s black-box space) and the Catalyst Series sheltered by N.C. Stage Company. “What I saw every time, with every play, is that we could use another venue,” says Gray. “There was more work than there were spaces — more excitement about staging original plays than there was room to do it.” Getting new work produced is not just a local challenge, and Samuels with his legion of experience explains why. To survive the encroachment of competing media forms starting in the middle of the last century, theaters changed to subscription mode (i.e. selling season tickets) to stay afloat. As the play-attending audiences aged, salable works grew accordingly more conservative. “Theater is a handmade art,” points out Samuels. “It’s expensive. There’s no industrial scale for the reproduction of it, and so it can’t compete with movies or TV.” In other words, risks can’t be taken when doors have to stay open. Nevertheless, he says he was “spoiled” during his early years with the Ridiculous Theatrical Company. “Every single play we did was something I cared about.” Still, by the time he left his “extraordinary” career behind in the early 2000s, eventually moving to Asheville with his wife and young daughter, he’d grown jaded, and was glad to shelve drama and pick up some peace of mind. But the laws of attraction lured him back. For

Let Me Ring Your Jingle Bells.” Steven Samuels, artistic director of the Magnetic Field, gives the straight take on the show that will open the much-anticipated River District space: “What’s great about The 27th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular is that it embodies the dreams of [the venue]: It’s an original work created by two of our six artistic associates, Karen Stobbe and Mondy Carter, with performances by another associate, John Crutchfield, and other remarkable local talents we count ourselves lucky to have drawn into our performance house family. “It’s not your grandma’s holiday show,” adds Samuels. “It’s fresh, energetic, smart, funny entertainment — theater for theater aficionados and [for] people who think they hate theater, too.” Exclusive to The Magnetic Field, the Bernstein Family will perform on Dec. 8, 9 and 11 and 15-18 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.* (special early show), Dec. 17-18 at 10 p.m.* (special late shows) and Dec. 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, with discounts for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. themagneticfield.com

Samuels, the Magnetic Field’s premise was an edgy challenge he couldn’t refuse. The venue will open with a zany holiday engagement from vaudeville royalty the Bernstein Family, who will drop festive new farcical material with help from local guests. And Samuels’ long-in-the-works erahopping comedy, When Jekyll Met Hyde, will debut in January. Beyond that, he won’t rule out Asheville becoming the new original-theater capital of the country. “All the talent we need to make great professional theater exists right here.” He adds, with a transplant’s anthropological curiosity: “There’s a very particular character here, a kind of crackling artistic energy I haven’t felt anywhere since the heart of [Manhattan’s] West Village in the early 1980s.” Samuels talks about Asheville’s exploding “creative class,” its high density of educated people. Meanwhile, Gray’s hopes seem fed more on faith and hunches. He wants the Magnetic Field’s coffeehouse/bar to be a daily meeting and working place for the very artists (comedians, actors, musicians, dancers, playwrights) who would use the stage at night. He doesn’t summarize his vision in an efficient, bulleted list. But as an insider, he knows the kind of itch for community that, properly scratched, makes local businesses boom. Because he’s felt it himself. “The excitement of everybody in the neighborhood has really bolstered my own enthusiasm,” says Gray. “I’m very proud that we’re able to do this using all of our own people. Everyone we have met while working on this project has somehow tied into it in a different, meaningful way.” X Melanie McGee Bianchi is a contributing editor at Carolina Home + Garden. Her work has also appeared in the Asheville Poetry Review.

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Christabel and the Jons (and special guests) offer an extravagant show by Jennifer Gibson Traditional Christmas music can be downright boring. Each year, radio and television trot out the same standards recorded to celebrate what is supposed to be a joyous and heartfelt season. When contemporary musicians get in on it, too, it sometimes seems like a blatant attempt to cash in on an unfortunately bland yet lucrative genre. With that heavily in mind, recording their third full-length record, “The Christmas Album,� was a slippery slope for Christabel and the Jons. “I wanted to do some things that were different. I wanted more mature Christmas songs,� says singer Christa DeCicco. “I wanted to find really beautiful, strong melodies with words that are sentimental and stick in your heart but aren’t really overdone.� That meant abandoning the ordinary tales of Frosty and Rudolph in favor of more soulful, and occasionally lesser known, songs reworked to fit the band’s country-swing style, with intent sometimes filtered through the band’s soft sound and DeCicco’s slow, slinky, velvet vocals. If ratcheting up the maturity level of the holiday music season was the goal, DeCicco and band mates Seth Hopper, Jon Whitlock and Vince Ilagan have achieved it. However, that doesn’t mean the band isn’t appropriate for all ages, especially when it comes to their yearly Christmas shows. Originally confined to the area around their hometown of Knoxville, Tenn., this year brings them to The Grey Eagle with what DeCicco describes as “like a holiday spectacular television show� affair. Along with The Actors Co-Op, also from Knoxville, the show will feature two 45-minute sets with scripted skits and comedy bits in between the music, as well as music from Asheville-based Woody Pines and a surprise guest artist. Aside from serving as entertainment, DeCicco says the arrangement makes it easier on the band, too. “All these songs are a little disjointed when you do them back-to-back straight through. It just kind of becomes a regular bar show,� she says. “What we want is for the Christmas show

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Poinsettias included: The Tennessee-based swing band brings its holiday show to town — along with a number of special guests. to be a little bit over-the-op, slightly gaudy, a little bit fake funny, like a 1970s Christmas spectacular or old holiday comedy specials with PG jokes. It’s very, very mild, very family friendly.� Most of the songs included in the show will be Christmas songs from the new record, like “Christmas Island,� originally recorded by The Andrews Sisters and since covered by the likes of Bob Dylan. DeCicco calls it a “1950s calypso country-pop song,� and as a mostly ukulele and a cappella piece, it’s one of her favorites. The sets include several of DeCicco’s preferred maturity-spiced tunes, like Julie London’s “I’d Like You for Christmas.� But the performance may omit the band’s cover of John Prine’s “Christmas in Prison� on the same grounds, as some of the new material they have written for a record due next year and currently have posted online. “There will be no new songs at the Christmas show because they’re all heartbreak tunes, and that’s very difficult for us because that’s, like, 90 percent of our material,� she says. “We run into

the same problem when we play weddings. We want to play another happy song and it’s like, ‘No, we don’t have another happy song.’� The band does plan on incorporating a handful of their older, decidedly more upbeat material into the show, but the focus is undoubtedly the Christmas holiday. And DeCicco admits that initially was not quite as sold on the idea as her mates were. “I was a little bit reluctant to do this Christmas show because I felt like it was a big commitment to learn all this music, and there were songs we had to learn from scratch. You can’t even find the sheet music for them. You just have to listen to it over and over again to figure it out,� she says. “But Jon and Seth felt strongly about doing it. And the idea for scripting and having an emcee gave sort of a flow to it, more of a visual aspect. I loved the idea. It’s a lot more fun for everyone this way. It’s more entertaining for me. “Maybe we’ve been a little strict with ourselves,� she adds. “This is a little bit looser.� X

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Deciding which shows you should see, so you don’t have to The Suspect: Carolina Chocolate Drops

It all started at the Black Banjo Gathering; three young musicians committed to weekly jam sessions at the Mebane, N.C. home of oldtime fiddler Joe Thompson. Five years later, the band is truly an international success, having just spent most of November touring (and selling out shows) in Europe. They have a new EP they recorded with NYC’s Luminescent Orchestrii set for an end-of-January release. Can Be Found: The Orange Peel, Thursday, Dec. 9. RIYD (Recommended if You Dig): Guy Davis, Chatham County Line You Should Go If: You’re taking 18 hours of classes (and auditing two) and doing Rosetta Stone for Mandarin Chinese in your free time; you were a conscientious objector in gym class; you keep a blog about your allergies; you must keep dressing like your Grandfather or the terrorists have won.

The Suspect: Campaign 1984

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

This band was born and bred right here in the mountains of North Carolina. Their style of Southern rock has been called aggressive, down and dirty, and even downright obscene. Don’t believe it? Chris Henderson of the band 3 Doors Down says that “It (Campaign 1984’s music) just makes me want to take a shower.” Can Be Found: The Grey Eagle, Friday, Dec. 10. RIYD: Nickelback, Linkin Park. You Should Go If: You plan on eating an entire Turducken by yourself this Christmas; a carefully tied bandana works well to disguise your unusually small forehead; you are always stopped at airport security for at least 45 minutes; you must look at porn on your work computer or the terrorists have won.

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They’ve played Bonnaroo and Bele Chere and opened for the Brazilian Girls and the Be Good Tanyas, winning crowds with their style of folky swing. Lucid Culture says, “… (they) alternate between upbeat country shuffles, torchy, sophisticated, retro jazzy pop and occasional indie folk.” Can Be Found: The Grey Eagle, Thursday, Dec. 9. RIYD: Ditty Bops, Old Crow Medicine Show, Erin McKeown You Should Go If: You harbor a major cartoon crush on Linus; you take pride in completely overdressing for any and all occasions; you are the first to start dancing at any party, even when it’s not a dance party; you must drink a dirty martini with breakfast every morning or the terrorists have won.

The Suspect: Justin Townes Earle

You may have spotted him earlier this year performing with his dad, Steve Earle, on an episode of the HBO series, Treme. His third album, Harlem River Blues, released in September of this year, has been earning praise. The Guardian called it his most accomplished effort yet, with “… echoes of Guthrie and Springsteen.” Can Be Found: The Grey Eagle, Tuesday, Dec. 14. RIYD: Wilco, Ryan Adams, Johnny Cash. You Should Go If: You’ve always wanted to be a cowboy but you’re kind of afraid of horses; you only eat places that serve R.C. Cola, Sundrop and Cheerwine; a 40-gallon garbage bag does triple duty as your dresser, suitcase and laundry sack; you must keep sneaking NyQuil out of your parents’ medicine cabinet or the terrorists have won.

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Nikki Talley at Jack of the Wood

On the heels of her latest release, Beautiful Charmer, local songstress Nikki Talley plans a show at Jack of the Wood. It’s the perfect venue, really — Talley’s sound is rootsy-but-contemporary, countryyet-urban. And the instruments on her album range from piano and accordion to Dobro and banjo, all backing Talley’s fine vocal and penchant for spinning a tale. Friday, Dec. 10, 9:30 p.m. nikkitalley.com.

A Christmas Carol

Beginning both the holiday season and a winter residency at the Masonic Temple, Montford Park Players performs Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. This is the story with Tiny Tim and Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future — we know it by heart, yet it never gets old. Watch it in the historic Masonic Temple theatre Friday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 19. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. $6-$12. montfordparkplayers.org.

Brian Haynes art show

Brian Haynes founded the late (and much-missed) record store Almost Blue. He’s the father of Austin Haynes (of Ville Boyz) and (perhaps most importantly this particular week) the brother of Warren Haynes. Brian is also an artist in his own right (according to a press release, “paintings on wood, paintings on 45s, paintings on just about anything and everything but canvas”) — and he’ll be showing his original and found works at PULP through the end of January. Opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 9, 5-7 p.m. pulpasheville.com.

Count M’butu and Kevin “Kalimbaman” Spears

Grammy winner Count M’Butu was born Harold L. Jones in Georgia, but after meeting Col. Bruce Hampton in the ‘80s, many things changed. Including his name. Among other projects, the Count has been the mysterious sixth member of The Derek Trucks Band. He’ll perform his percussive collaboration with Kalimba virtuoso Kevin “Kalimbaman” Spears at Tallgary’s on Saturday, Dec. 11. tallgarys.com.

Asheville Choral Society’s Heart and Hearth

What’s more festive than bursting into seasonal song? How about those same holiday songs (“Carol of the Bells,” “Hallelujah Chorus,” Rachmaninoff’s “Bogoroditse Devo” and Mendelssohn’s “Heilig”) sung to you, a cappella, by a professional chorus? The Asheville Choral Society performs Heart and Hearth: Songs for the Season at the Central United Methodist Church. Friday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. $10/$20. ashevillechoralsociety.org.

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We Won’t Bow Down

If you’re not familiar with the documentary We Won’t Bow Down, it’s a good time to learn about the pretty amazing project. Local filmmakers (Chris Bower, Steve Mann, Daniel Judson and David Kabler) have spent six years working on it, capturing the past, present and future of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Indians. Get a look at that fantastic world through the lens of Mann’s camera with an exhibit up at Cafe Ello. Opening reception Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. There’s a kickstarter campaign for the project, too, with about a week left: kickstarter. com/projects/spyboy/ we-wont-bow-down.

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Shane Perlowin (classical guitar), 6-9pm French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

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

Christabel & the Jons (country swing) w/ Woody Pines Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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Peggy Ratusz & friends

Gio Safari & Noah Eagle (punk, singer-songwriter)

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Jason Moore Duo (jazz)

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Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

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Asheville Country Music Revue

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Dave Turner (acoustic, rock)

Olive or Twist

Athena’s Club

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

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Neil Cribbs (acoustic, jam)

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The Enemy Lovers (indie, rock) Temptations Red Room

Electro-lush w/ Mark Davis & Krik Nice, 10pm Town Pump

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Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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

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Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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Jack Of The Wood Pub

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Nikki Talley Band (rock, Americana)

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The Trevor Trio (jazz)

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Emerald Lounge

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Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Olive or Twist

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Live music

42nd Street Jazz Band

Contra dance

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

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Jim Arrendell & the Cheap Suits

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Shane Pruitt Band (blues, jam, jazz)

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Bobby Sullivan (piano)

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter)

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Aaron LaFalce (acoustic, alternative)

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Athena’s Club

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Nikki Talley (acoustic, folk)

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Patrick Frank: Creativity & Social Justice (poetry, music, discussion) Flat Rock Grille

Live jazz w/ Dave Lagadi, 6-9pm French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Lyndsay Wojcik (roots, folk, soul)

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Alex Krug (Americana)

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Lobster Trap

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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Jay Brown (one-man-band)

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Greg Olson (folk)

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Live music

Town Pump

Hackens Boys

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Carolina Rex (rock, blues) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller

Hymn for Her (roots, rock) Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)

The Royal Tinfoil (gypsy, punkabilly, Americana) w/ Everymen Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Songwriter in the Round Series feat: Moses Atwood, Lyric & Galen Kipar The Get Down

Masters Bluegrass Jam Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Bill Gerhartdt Trio (jazz) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Marc Keller

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Makia Grove (funk)

Blue Note Grille

Dinner music w/ Gary Segal, 6:30pm BoBo Gallery

Map Presents

Eleven on Grove

Westville Pub

Big Daddy Love (Americana)

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White Horse

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Food drive feat: Richard Schulman (piano) & Kim Hughes

Tuesday Night Funk Jam Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Sun., December 12

Justin Townes Earle (country, indie) w/ Caitlin Rose

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Holiday music concert

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Shag dance & lessons

Craggie Brewing Company

Open Windows, Doc Aquatic & Maudlin Frogs (rock, indie) Feed and Seed

The Blackberry Bushes (Americana, bluegrass, old-time) Flat Rock Grille

Live jazz w/ Dave Lagadi, 12pm

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

Open mic w/ Jesse James, 7-10pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Jay Brown (country, blues) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Kellin Watson (folk, soul, pop) O’Malley’s On Main

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

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Town Pump

Open mic

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Jim Arrendell & the Cheap Suits Vincenzo’s Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Westville Pub

Jammin’ w/ Max & Miles Wild Wing Cafe

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

Aaron LaFalce (piano)

Havana Restaurant

Open mic

Salsa dance, 7pm

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

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

Bluegrass jam, 7pm

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Westville Pub

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

Like Mind Trio (jazz) White Horse

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Wild Wing Cafe

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

Food drive w/ local music DJ Paco dance party

Thu., December 16

Lobster Trap

Athena’s Club

Paul Cataldo (singer-songwriter) Blue Note Grille

Loraine Conrad Band (country, Americana, blues) BoBo Gallery

Blind Boy Chocolate & the Milk Sheiks (jugband, old-time) Bosco’s Sports Zone

Open mic & jam

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Mark Guest (jazz guitar)

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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

Shane Perlowin (classical guitar), 6-9pm French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Waller (folk, indie, country) Good Stuff

Hank Bones (“man of 1,000 songs”) Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety) Mela

Belly dancing Olive or Twist

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

Aaron LaFalce (acoustic) Purple Onion Cafe

Clay Ross (Americana) Red Stag Grill

Billy Sheeran (piano) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

Steve Whiddon the pianoman Scandals Nightclub

Local DJ exposure night feat: Soldato, DJ Acolyte & Selector Cleofus Stella Blue

The Enemy Lovers (indie, rock) Temptations Red Room

Electro-lush w/ Mark Davis & Krik Nice, 10pm

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Watershed

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

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Nikki Tally (rock, folk, blues)

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Owen Tharp (holiday jazz) Good Stuff

Valorie Miller (folk, Americana) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Now You See Them (indie, folk, pop) w/ Holy Ghost Tent Revival Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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

Toubab Krewe (jam, world, afro-pop) w/ Cas Haley Harrah’s Cherokee

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Highland Brewing Company

Floating Action (rock, indie, pop) Holland’s Grille

Twist of Fate (Southern rock) Horizons at Grove Park Inn

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

Clay Ross Band (bluegrass, Brazilian folk) Jerusalem Garden

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Wild Wing Cafe

Jack Of The Wood Pub

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Jerusalem Garden

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Athena’s Club

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

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Little Friday Band (“front porch rock”) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Grateful Dead Night w/ Phuncle Sam Orange Peel

Mark Keller (singer-songwriter)

Pack’s Tavern

Jason DeCristofaro (jazz)

The Town Mountain Country Revue (bluegrass, country) Purple Onion Cafe

Fred Whisken (jazz pianist) Red Stag Grill

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

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Mother Soul w/ Flopchopper & From the Ashes (metal)

Back stage: Wooden Toothe (rock, punk) w/ Big Eye, Small Robot Midway Tavern

Barrie Howard (country) Blue Note Grille

Pisgah Brewing Company

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Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Blind Guardian (metal) w/ Holy Grail & Seven Kingdoms WestSound (R&B, dance)

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Overflow Jug Band (acoustic, folk) Olive or Twist

42nd Street Jazz Band

Craggie Brewing Company

Pack’s Tavern

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‘80s/’90s night w/ live DJ

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Purple Onion Cafe

Greg Olson (folk)

Uptown Jazz Quartet

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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

Red Stag Grill

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar

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Emerald Lounge

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Pat Flaherty (folk) TSY (rock)

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Director: Daniel Alfredson Players: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Annika Hallin, Jacob Ericksson Crime/Thriller Rated R

The Story: The conclusion of the scenario set up in The Girl Who Played With Fire. The Lowdown: Not up there with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, but as good as or better than The Girl Who Played With Fire. A solid finale to the series.

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Noomi Rapace all dressed up for her court appearance in the third and final film in “The Girl” series, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. in context) — and this doesn’t even factor in Lisbeth’s hulking freak (he’s impervious to pain) of a half-brother (Michael Spreitz), who feels a bit like he wandered in from a Hannibal Lecter story. Now, since this family is made of sterner stuff, dad and daughter end up in the hospital, rather than the morgue, as one might reasonably expect. Ah, but there are dire doings afoot in the form of an old government conspiracy — involving Zalachenko and Lisbeth’s earlier stint in a mental hospital for the arson attempt on him. As with most conspiracies (it’s in their nature), this is a very secret affair and those responsible — even if they’re tottering into the grave — plan on keeping it secret. To this end, they try to off father and daughter, but only succeed in the former, leaving Lisbeth to recover in the hospital until she can stand trial for the attempted murder of her father. Said trial is something the remaining conspirators don’t want, but if they can get Lisbeth slapped back in the asylum, all will be well — for them. Since watching Lisbeth on the mend has a certain limitation in terms of entertainment value, a good deal of this film focuses on Mikael, Millennium magazine and Mikael’s sister, Annika Giannini (Annika Hallin) — who is Lisbeth’s defense attorney — piecing together the evidence of the conspiracy and who is behind what. It’s engaging enough. Sometimes it’s pretty compelling. But parts of it feel clunky and even a little bit padded. And there’s no question that all of its appeal is grounded in our interest in the characters and story that’s already been established. Those reservations — really more just observations — to one side, there’s a lot of good

stuff within Hornet’s Nest. Some of the detecting business is a little thin and the seemingly endless arguments about Mikael’s obsession with Lisbeth — and how his tenacity puts other people in harm’s way — occasionally verges on the tiresome. But the trial scenes themselves are wholly satisfying and just as entertaining as you might hope, with our heroine in full goth-punk rig and makeup, silently defying the judge and jury to assume anything by her appearance. (Tony Goldwyn desperately needed to see these scenes before undertaking the courtroom scenes in Conviction.) Similarly, the post-trial scenes are good. I mean, there’s one thing we’ve all been waiting for since the first film that has to take place and does. I’ll say no more about that; it belongs to the film. Plus, Lisbeth’s half-brother has been skulking around on the sidelines and something has to come of that — not in the least because he’s such a creepy and disagreeable character. We want a particularly worthy — and preferably unpleasant — comeuppance for the fellow. Does the film supply one? Well, that would be telling, but it’s nice to see that the whole business is handled with an appreciation for irony — and a reminder of how Lisbeth dealt with the fleeing murderer in the first film. The gap between this and Dragon Tattoo is pretty big — this won’t be on my “10 Best Movies of the Year” list and Tattoo might — but as the rest of the story, it does nicely. Rated R for strong violence, some sexual material and brief language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Epic of Hendersonville. Starts Friday at Fine Arts Theatre.

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Despite the mixed reviews, there’s nothing really wrong with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Certainly there’s nothing wrong with it that wasn’t wrong with The Girl Who Played With Fire. In fact, it may be an improvement over that film. Both films suffer in comparison to Niels Arden Oplev’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo — and the problem runs deeper than the change in directors. Though viewed as a trilogy, what they really feel like is Dragon Tattoo and its two sequels. The first film stands apart from the series on its own. It works without the others — and it’s simply a more satisfying film — while the others wouldn’t work without Dragon Tattoo. Of course, that can be said of most series films, but the drop-off feels a little steeper here — not that it matters to those who watched the first two movies. If you’re invested in the overall story and the characters of Mikael Blomqvist (Michael Nyqvist) and Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace), you’re going to see the final film in the set. Hornet’s Nest is actually less a separate film than it is the rest of the last film. It even has a kind of “last time as you remember” quality that’s designed to remind the viewer that the last film ended with Lisbeth being shot three times by her evil father, Alexander Zalachenko (Georgi Staykov), after she had inhospitably put an ax in his head. This, as you perhaps know, is a deeply troubled family. She’d already tried to burn the old boy down once (not unreasonable

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127 Hours (R) 12:25, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 Burlesque (PG-13) 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55 (Sofa Cinema) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG) 11:30, 12:00, 2:05, 4:40, 5:10, 7:15, 7:45, 9:50, 10:20 Due Date (R) 11:55, 2:05, 4:20, 7:55, 10:15 (Sofa Cinema) Fair Game (PG-13) 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55 (Sofa Cinema) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG-13) 11:40, 2:45, 7:00, 10:10 Love and Other Drugs (R) 11:30, 2:00. 4:25, 7:35,10:05 Megamind 2D (PG) 12:05, 2:20, 4:30 Monsters (R) 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 7:50, 10:10 Pelada (NR) 12:15m 2:35, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 Tangled 3D (PG) 12:20, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 (no matinees Sat Dec 11) The Tourist (PG-13) 11:55, 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05 Unstoppable (PG-13) 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:20, 9:50 (Sofa Cinema) n

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Buried (R) 1:10 (Fri-Sun), 4:00, 7:15, 9:50 (Fri-Sun) Inception (PG-13) 1:00 (Fri-Sun), 4:10, 7:20, 10:25 (Fri-Sun) Jack Goes Boating (R) 1:30 (Fri-Sun), 4:30, 7:00, 9:45 (Fri-Sun) Skyline (PG-13) 1:20 (Fri-Sun), 4:20, 7:30, 10:00 (Fri-Sun) The Town (R) 1:15 (Fri-Sun), 4:15, 7:10, 10:20 (Fri-Sun) n

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Burlesque (PG-13) 12:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45 Faster (R) 12:50, 4:15, 7:50, 10:20 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG-13) 12:30, 1:00, 3:40, 4:30, 7:00, 8:00,10:10 Love and Other Drugs (R) 1:10, 3:50, 7:40, 10:15 The Tourist (PG-13) 1:20, 4:00, 7:20, 9:50 The Warrior’s Way (R) 1:30, 4:10, 7:30, 9:55

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James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Clémence Poésy, Treat Williams, Kate Burton Fact-Based Drama A fact-based story about Aron Ralston, who chose to cut off his arm rather than die when he was trapped by a boulder in the walls of a narrow canyon. A harrowing, brutal, yet ultimately life-affirming film from Danny Boyle. It’s virtually a two-man show—director and star James Franco—and one of the movies of the year. Rated R

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Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Giganet, Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher Velveeta-oozing Musical Girl from Iowa makes her way to the big city to seek fame and fortune in show business. Burlesque hasn’t a single original idea in its cheesy head, and manages to load on the clichés with a shovel. Somehow it just misses being so bad it’s good, and only attains the level of modestly awful. Rated PG-13

Fair Game JJJJJ

Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Sam Shepard, Noah Emmerich, Michael Kelly, Bruce McGill Fact-Based Political Drama The story of Joseph Wilson, who blew the whistle on the Bush administration for ignoring evidence that Iraq had no nuclear weapons program—and the fallout that occurred when it was leaked that his wife, Valerie Plame, was a CIA agent. An incendiary film about the duplicity of the Bush administration’s machinations to wage war on Iraq. It will undoubtedly polarize audiences. Rated PG-13

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest JJJJ

Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Annika Hallin, Jacob Ericksson Crime/Thriller The conclusion of the scenario set up in The Girl Who Played With Fire. Not up there with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, but as good as or better than The Girl Who Played With Fire. A solid finale to the series. Rated R

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 JJJJJ

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy Horror/Fantasy With Dumbledore dead and Hogwarts no longer a haven, Harry Potter and his friends find themselves on the run from Lord Voldemort while preparing for the final confrontation with him. A darker, more horrific Harry Potter movie that may not work entirely on its own—but it is, after all, only part one of two. Still, the film continues and expands upon the creativity and quality of the series. Rated PG-13

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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

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Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria, Josh Gad, Gabriel Macht Soapy Romcom With Skin A shallow young man and a relationship-shy young woman find themselves in love despite their best efforts not to be. Uneven, contrived and brimming over with its own importance, the supposedly satirical romantic comedy offered by Love and Other Drugs is mostly glossy soap. Rated R

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Whitney Able, Scoot McNairy Science Fiction Two Americans make their way through the “infected zone”—infected with aliens—of northern Mexico to get back to the U.S. An interesting mixed bag of pretty good science fiction and an intriguing subtext that is dragged down by two unlikable leads and dull dialogue. Rated R

The Next Three Days JJJ

Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Brian Dennehy, Liam Neeson Thriller A college instructor decides to break his wife out of jail. A fairly tedious crime movie that wastes an occasionally excellent performance by Russell Crowe. Rated PG-13

Pelada JJJJ

Luke Boughen, Gwendolyn Oxenham Sports Documentary Two college grads travel the world looking for pickup soccer games. A nice little documentary, whose appeal is probably more dependent on your feelings towards the game of soccer and the documentary form than anything else. Rated NR

Tamara Drewe JJJJJ

Gemma Arterton, Roger Allam, Bill Camp, Dominic Cooper, Luke Evans, Tamsin Greig Comedy Tamara Drewe—and her sexy new look—returns to her hometown where she proceeds to wreak havoc on the locals. A funny, insightful, stylish and charming look at modern—often gentrified—life in rural England. A must-see picture. Rated R

Tangled JJJJ

(Voices) Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Muprhy, Ron Perlman, M.C. Gainey Animated Fairy Tale Animated variation on the “Rapunzel” fairy tale. A largely successful, charming, beautifully made animated film that is neither too smart for its own good, nor too gooey. Rated PG

Unstoppable JJJ

Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Dunn Action A conductor and an engineer must stop a runaway train carrying toxic materials before it derails and causes untold death and destruction. Stuff blows up real cool, so at least it’s not boring—just pretty dumb. Rated PG-13

The Warrior’s Way JJJJ

Dong-gun Jang, Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush, Danny Huston, Tony Cox Stylized Action/Fantasy A swordsman must flee to the Wild West from his former clan in the far East when he refuses to kill an infant, who just so happens to be the last of his clan’s sworn enemies. An incredibly stylized, fanciful take on the action film that’s pure moviemaking. Rated R

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Director: Gareth Edwards Players: Whitney Able, Scoot McNairy Science Fiction Rated R

The Story: Two Americans make their way through the “infected zone” — infected with aliens — of northern Mexico to get back to the U.S. The Lowdown: An interesting mixed bag of pretty good science fiction and an intriguing subtext that is dragged down by two unlikable leads and dull dialogue. The first time I saw Monsters, the best I could say about it was that it was far and away the finest movie I’d ever seen about giant glowing ambulatory octopi. Yes, I was impressed with the effects work that special-effects technician Gareth Edwards — here also as writer/director/photographer/production designer — had conjured up with his paltry budget. I’d similarly been impressed with his computer-effects wizardry for his BBC film Attila the Hun (2008), but couldn’t get past the fact that it was still a film on Attila the Hun (not high on interest). That was more or less my problem with Monsters — it was still a movie about giant glowing ambulatory octopi. Monsters also lost points with me for its “mumblecore”-level dialogue. It still does. However, I talked with someone about the film, who mentioned — more or less in passing — that it was like a National Geographic special as done by Werner Herzog, that it particularly recalled Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972). The minute he said that, it made sense to me. After watching Monsters a second time with that in mind, I liked the film much better — and found it also evoked Apocalypse Now (1979) and possibly a less benign The African Queen (1951). At the very least, I admired it more, and better appreciated its accomplishments. I’ll also concede that the fact that the dialogue was improvised by the actors — only two of whom (Whitney Able and Scoot McNairy) are professionals — explains why it’s lackluster and lame, but it doesn’t alter the fact that it is lackluster and lame. The story is fairly perfunctory. Several years prior to the action of the film, a space probe returning from a jaunt to Jupiter’s moon Europa (you have to catch this on the fly) brought back some alien life forms that seem to have found Earth — or at least a chunk of Mexico that separates it from the U.S. — congenial enough to set up house. (I suspect there are some significant scientific reasons why this is unlikely, to say the least, but it works well enough in context.) This has resulted in an area between Mexico and the U.S. called the “infected zone,” which is a kind of no man’s land buffered from the U.S. by a giant wall that would be the envy of the natives in King Kong (1933). Our “hero” (using the term loosely) is photojournalist Andrew Kaulder (Scoot McNairy), who has ended up in Mexico in search of material during the height of the monster season, when the octopi things seem prone to wandering into towns and causing havoc (which we only vaguely see in night-vision TV footage).

While there, his boss saddles him with the task of getting his daughter, Samantha Wynden (Whitney Able), safely back to the U.S. This doesn’t turn out so well — mostly because both characters are on the self-absorbed jerk side — and they find themselves having to make it to the U.S. via mercenaries who specialize in transporting people through the infected zone and into the States. The subtext parallels to illegal immigrants are hard to miss. That’s the plot, and once the film gets there, it’s strangely effective and sometimes fascinating. Plus, it has a disturbing ending that I won’t spoil — even if it’s not hard to guess. The journey through the infected zone is the most interesting and successful part of the movie. Unfortunately, there’s a good bit of fairly tedious setup before we get there. And that, for me, is why Monsters is only partially a good movie. I know there are those who will prize the realism of the characters and their dull-as-dishwater dialogue. I just can’t get on board with that. But I will say that Monsters is good when it’s on its game in the later portion of the film. And since it’s bound to come up, no, it’s not much like District 9 (2009), which is probably unfortunate. Then again, it’s not much like Cloverfield (2008) either, which is not unfortunate. Should you see it? Yes, if you’re a sci-fi fan and/or if you’re curious about the current state of DIY filmmaking. Otherwise, I’d call it a toss-up. Rated R for language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at The Carolina Asheville.

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Director: Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn Oxenham, Ryan White Players: Luke Boughen, Gwendolyn Oxenham Sports Documentary Rated NR

The Story: Two college grads travel the world looking for pickup soccer games. The Lowdown: A nice little documentary, whose appeal is probably more dependent on your feelings towards the game of soccer and the documentary form than anything else. The soccer documentary Pelada is refreshing in and of itself, less because of what it is and more because of what it isn’t. When nearly every documentary that comes to town is equipped with a political message, it’s nice to see a doc that just wants to tell a story, even if that story gets a little muddled along the way. What we have is a film that follows Luke and Gwendolyn, a couple of college grads, both onetime soccer stars who’re now at the end of the road. With their dreams of playing professionally all but over, Luke and Gwendolyn don’t really have a grasp on how to proceed with their lives. Gwendolyn wants to become a writer, while Ryan is being pushed in the direction of law school by his family. So the two decide to hit the road in order not only to find themselves, but also to tell the story of people who love the game of soccer as they do. The duo set out to find pickup games (called “peladas” in Brazil) wherever they can. It’s a fine enough concept to build upon and it works more than it doesn’t. The film’s biggest

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specialscreening Babette’s Feast JJJJJ

Director: Gabriel Axel Players: StÊphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle, Bibi Andersson Drama/Comedy Rated NR Babette’s Feast snagged the Oscar for Best Foreign Language film of 1988 and was a huge arthouse hit. There were times in 1988 when it seemed like the film would never leave theaters. (In fact, I came to resent the film, since it was playing at the only theater within 100 miles that was likely to book Ken Russell’s Salome’s Last Dance, which I’d been waiting on for months.) Yet somehow for all that, it’s a movie I had never caught up with until this past weekend. Did it live up to its award-winning reputation? In the main, I’d say yes. This fairly simple little work about the power of French cuisine to defrost even the strictest Protestant dogma and propriety — the food is prepared by Babette (StÊphane Audran), a Parisian refugee working for two very religious spinsters in rural Denmark — is pretty close to irresistible. And its underlying themes of personal expression and identity are charming and universal. Classic Cinema From Around the World will present Babette’s Feast at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St. in the Phil Mechanic Studios building, River Arts District. Info: 273-3332.

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Director: Sngmoo Lee Players: Dong-gun Jang, Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush, Danny Huston, Tony Cox

After The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian underperformed in 2008, Disney told Aslan the Messianic Lion (voiced by Liam Neeson) and his pals to take a hike. Now, Fox has decided to revive the series with Brit director Michael Apted at the helm (apparently, Apted is now the go-to guy for quasi-religious family films after his Amazing Grace in 2006). The limited early reviews are all either Australian or from critics of dubious credibility, so it’s hard to figure out whether to dread or cautiously look forward to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in all its 3-D glory (venue depending). The earlier films were OK, but not exactly exciting. The trailer for this one looks pretty much the same. (PG)

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Here we have a thriller from Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, whose The Lives of Others (2006) nabbed a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar and did pretty well at the box office. It stars Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie — not to mention Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton and Rufus Sewell. Its trailer makes it obvious it has gorgeous scenery. And the premise — American tourist (Depp) becomes deliberately ensnared by an exotic woman of mystery (Jolie) for reasons having nothing to do with the man’s best interests — seems perfectly solid for this type of movie. The film seems to have a lot going for it. So why has no one been allowed to review it? There don’t even seem to have been any of those test screenings that IMDb users like to boast about attending. Worrisome? We’ll see. (PG-13)

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problem is that the personal issues we find our two leads dealing with just aren’t as interesting — or as engaging — as the ones they encounter on the road. Along the way, we see Luke and Gwendolyn bribe their way into a Bolivian prison to play soccer, and how the game really isn’t a tool for healing between Jews and Muslims in Jerusalem. If the film had only been allowed to breathe and to grow organically from the stories of the people Luke and Gwendolyn encounter, Pelada would have been better off. Still, don’t mistake this for some glaring flaw. Instead, what results is more of a problem of unevenness, because when Pelada works, it works really well, striking a good balance between the lighthearted and the more serious-minded. And if you look at its goal as simply being a love letter to the world’s most popular sport, then the film definitely succeeds. Not rated. reviewed by Justin Souther Starts Friday at The Carolina Asheville.

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Stylized Action/Fantasy Rated R

The Story: A swordsman must flee to the Wild West from his former clan in the far East when he refuses to kill an infant, who just so happens to be the last of his clan’s sworn enemies. The Lowdown: An incredibly stylized, fanciful take on the action film that’s pure moviemaking. I’m not sure who this movie was made for. I could maybe recommend The Warrior’s Way to a handful of people (including co-critic Ken Hanke). If you can imagine a kung-fu flick made by Baz Luhrmann and Sergio Leone, then you would start to get an idea of the world in which the film operates. You would also get a good idea of whether or not this movie is for you. The film marks the American debuts of South Korean director Sngmoo Lee and actor Dong-gun Jang. Thankfully, The Warrior’s Way is not some American-ized rehash of Ji-woon Kim’s “Oriental Western� The Good, The Bad, The Weird, which came out earlier this year, nor

is it the stiff-backed movie its ponderous title might suggest. The Luhrmann comparison is the most apt, because — while the film isn’t as frantic as Moulin Rouge! (2001) — its color palette and sensibilities are similar. But above all, The Warrior’s Way is a movie. Any sense of realism is abandoned in favor of a fanciful action yarn that oozes style. It is, however, an approach that takes getting used to. The film’s opening, with its CGI-painted backgrounds and occasional titles that float across the screen (in Comic Sans, the world’s most garish font, nonetheless) makes the whole thing look a bit cheap. But as the film progresses — and as long as you’re able to give yourself up to the world it’s created — The Warrior’s Way can be a pretty impressive, unique piece of action filmmaking. As far as plot goes, we have our hero Yang (Dong-gun Jang), the world’s greatest swordsman (so we’re told), fleeing his former clan in the East after he refuses to murder an infant who is the last of their enemies. Yang ends up in a ramshackle town in the middle of the American West, inhabited by a Fellini-esque carnival and a ragtag group of settlers. There, he meets Lynne (Kate Bosworth, showing some personality for the first time in her career), whose family was murdered years ago by the nefarious Colonel (Danny Huston, in a pretty juicy villain role), whom she disfigured with a skillet full of hot potatoes (à la Tyler Perry). Yang — arriving in this peculiar and fantasticated world with the infant he saved — begins to learn what it means to be a normal person and not an emotionless killer. On paper, this is nothing special, but the film goes about it in a charming, almost genteel way. But don’t let that fool you, the film remains a pretty violent, bloody affair, but one that’s handled in an overtly stylized — and almost poetic — fashion. In all, it’s a playful take on the action movie, and for those who can handle a lack of gritty realism with their actioners, look no further. Considering that it opened in a dismal ninth place among the weekend’s new offerings at the box office, it would probably be a good idea to take that look with all possible speed. Rated R for strong bloody violence. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at The Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.

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A Night at the Opera JJJJJ

Director: Sam Wood Players: The Marx Brothers, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones, Margaret Dumont, Sig Ruman Comedy Rated NR The Marx Brothers’ first film for MGM and producer Irving Thalberg (and first without Zeppo), A Night at the Opera (1935), isn’t as wild or anarchic as the Paramount films that preceded it, but it’s still one of their best films — and gets my vote as probably the best introduction to the boys’ work for the uninitiated. Groucho plays Otis B. Driftwood, a dubious entrepreneur who has promised to get rich widow Mrs. Claypool (the indispensable Margaret Dumont) into society by having her sponsor the opera (“Don’t you see, you’ll be a patron of the arts and they’ll let you into society. Then you can marry me and they’ll kick you out of society.”). The trouble begins when Otis signs the wrong tenor (Allan Jones) and escalates when Otis becomes involved with the fellow’s equally dubious manager (Chico) and his friend (Harpo). The successful formula of the film was to make the Marx Brothers more sympathetic by having them help the romantic leads (Jones and Kitty Carlisle). While As as plotwould goes, soon we have ourthe hero Yang it works ized —here. and A almost poetic — fashion. In all, it’s thisfar formula declaw Marxes, film with a famous “stateroom (Dong-gun Jang), the world’ssabotaging greatest swordsa playfulof take the actionismovie, and for those scene” and a magnificent of a performance “Il on Trovatore” well worth havman (so we’re told), fleeing his former clan in who can handle a lack of gritty realism with ing. the East after he refuses to murder an infant who actioners, no further. Considering This particular showing is something of antheir experiment for look the Asheville Film Society is the lastme of in their enemies. up inplace a that it wake opened in aunderwhelming dismal ninth place among — and particular —Yang since ends it’s taking in the of the response ramshackle middle ofofthe American the weekend’s new at the to boxsee office, of a film town class in to the a screening the Marxes’ Duck Soup (1933). I’mofferings in the mood the it West, by aaudience Fellini-esque carnival Plus, and this would be asettle good the idea— to admittedly take that look boysinhabited get a little vindication. willprobably hopefully a ragtag of settlers. There, he meets Lynne with speed. R for audiences strong bloody minorgroup — dispute between Justin Souther and me as all to possible the best way to Rated introduce (Kate Bosworth, personality forthat violence. to the Brothers.showing (While Isome find it unthinkable anyone hasn’t seen a Marx Brothers film, I theremember first time that in her family was ofreviewed by Justin Souther notcareer), so long whose ago a good portion the audience at the Asheville Film Society’s murdered years agofeature by the had nefarious Colonel at The Justin Carolina Cinema 14, Epic Mae West double never seen any ofPlaying her movies.) is Asheville all for full-immersion (Danny Huston, in aofpretty juicy villain of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United baptism with one the Brothers’ first role), five movies and I’m more inclined to the insidious whom she disfigured a skillet into full of hotanarchic Artists world. Beaucatcher Cinema approach of easing with the audience their (And, in all7.honesty, I have a potatoes (à la Tyler Perry). to the movie as the first bootleg 16mm feature I ever owned — and sentimental attachment Yang — arriving this peculiar fantastimy friends and I in just about woreand it out.) We’ll see. cated world with the infant he saved — begins reviewed by Ken Hanke to learn what it means to be a will normal person and at the Opera Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. in the The Asheville Film Society screen A Night notCinema an emotionless On paper, this is nothLounge ofkiller. The Carolina Asheville. Hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin ingSouther. special,Hanke but theisfilm goesdirector about it charm- Film Society. artistic of in thea Asheville ing, almost genteel way. But don’t let that fool Souther and aHanke’s reviews of these movies, visit www.mountainx.com/movies. you, theFor film remains pretty full violent, bloody affair, but one that’s handled in an overtly styl-

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BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION • 3BR/2BA, 1560 sq.ft. 24 Vista St. Garage, basement. Hardwood, tile, carpet, stainless appliances, fans, on cul de sac, with several new houses. Reynolds schools. Priced to sell at $207,000. MLS listing, 3% to buyers agent. Vacant, show any time. Kathy and Tom Yurchenco 299-7502. BENDING OVER BACKWARDS! For our clients! (828) 713-5337. • Free expert Buyer representation. • Search all MLS listings in 1 location: www.AshevilleHolisticRealty. com • Keller Williams Professionals • Mention this ad for FREE home warranty! BLACK MOUNTAIN • 3BR/2BA, 1400 sq ft, plus attic bonus room. New plumbing, wiring, HVAC, roofing, siding, windows, flooring, fixtures. Up to $40,000 of deferred financing available. Buyer must earn less than 80% of Buncombe County median income. This house can be yours with a $135,000 first loan. Call Coryn at Mountain Housing Opportunities 828 254-4030 x122. www.mtnhousing.org/servic es/ownership/developments/ 212CentralAvenue.php

3BR/2BA CONDO.WEST ASHEVILLE Biltmore Commons Condo. 3B/2BA. New carpet, paint and tile. End unit, secure, private, with deck and screened in porch. $185,000. contact:brdkth@gmail.com

Land For Sale 2.5 COUNTRY ACRES • REDUCED Mountain view! • Lays easy, not steep. • Build house, park camper. • No restrictions. • Lovely area. (828) 287-3555 or (828) 230-3456. LAND LIQUIDATION 20 acres, $0 down, $99/month. Only $12,900. Near growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed owner financing, no credit checks. Money back guarantee. Free Map/pictures. 866-257-4555. www.sunsetranches.com (AAN CAN)

Home Services

Heating & Cooling 10%-50% • SAVE ON HOME HEATING Experience immediate savings with home weatherization and insulation. • Energy rebate. • Free home inspection: (828) 283-2675. 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.

INSTANT EQUITY ON A GREAT BEAVERDAM HOME! MLS#45600. $168,000. 3BR, 2BA home on .39 flat acres with a running creek in the back. All nice appliances included, updates throughout! Barbara Zlatkin, Buncombe Realty (828) 674-1949.

Cleaning

MANUFACTURED RENTAL HOME FOR SALE Rental Home for Sale: $155,000. Renters in place till late Spring. 3BR,2.5BA on 1/2 Acre in established development. 828-3011050. charming_wx@yahoo.com

CLEANING & ORGANIZATION SERVICES Holiday Cleaning Specials • New Years Organization Projects. Provided by a trustworthy and reliable person. Hope2010nc@hotmail.com 276-870-8116.

ON CALL CLEANING SERVICE SERVICES WE OFFER: • Residential Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning • Move In/Move out Cleaning • Deep Cleaning • Regular Cleaning. References Avaliables, Free Estimates. 828-778-5624, 828-633-1137, 828-713-5624. davidrevis@gmail.com

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

Handy Man 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. 1800-532-6546 Ext. 97 continentalacademy.com (AAN CAN) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Graduate in just 4 weeks!! FREE Brochure. Call now. 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 97 continentalacademy.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

Audio/Video

TWIN PATH PRODUCTIONS: PROMOS, DOCS, EVENTS, ETC. Twin Path Productions provides high quality promotional videos, documentary films and event coverage. Lets talk about your next project. Phone:828-582-2406 Email:twinpathproductions@ gmail.com Web: twinpathproductions.com

Commercial Listings

Commercial Property GREAT LOCATION. GREAT DEAL. Office space available for short term lease. $1000/month. 1900 sq. ft. former dental office in Biltmore Professional Court on Yorkshire St. Call Kathy @ 828-252-6541 Mon-Thur. 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 GREAT OFFICE SPACE Fully furnished office space. South Asheville. Space can be broken into 500, 1000, 1500 square feet. $10/$13 per sq ft. murray33@charter.net 828-712-7685. murray33@charter.net OFFICES FOR RENT IN BLACK MOUNTAIN Various sizes and prices from $200 to $275 a month, including utilities. Five offices total. Shared waiting room. Call 828-271-4004

Rentals

Apartments For Rent

1BA/STUDIO • 85 Merrimon. Fall Special! All utilities included. $500/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN • 68 N. French Broad, $625/month. Hardwood floors, nice view. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 827 4th Ave, $445/month. Hardwood floors, Pets okay. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 12 Golf. $655/month, Hardwood floors, sunporch. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 272 Edgewood, $520/month. Close to UNCA, Patio. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 365 Weaverville Hwy. $485/month. W/D hookups, carport. 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 WEST • 19 Brucemont. $595/month. Hardwood floors, porch. 828-253-1517. 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, 1-2BA NORTH • 265 Charlotte St. Hardwood floors, dishwasher. $685$860/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1.5 BA NORTH • 16 Glenway. $730/month. Dishwasher, garage. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 47 Albemarle. $845/month. Fireplace, deck. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 1225 Highland, $475. Hardwood Floors, Elevator. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN WEAVERVILLE • 105 S. Main St. W/D connections. Excellent condition. $595/month. 828-775-9434.

1-2BR, 1-2BA SOUTH • 90 Beale St. Central heat/AC, dishwasher. $565$645/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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

1, 2, 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS From $525$1500. • Huge selection! • Pet friendly. (828) 251-9966. Alpha-Real-Estate.com

2BR, 1BA EAST • 7 Violet Hills. Coin Op laundry, pets ok. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 407 4th Ave, $515/month. Hardwood floors, fireplace. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA NORTH • 42 Gracelyn. Porch, heat included. $795/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA NORTH • 91 Edwin. $775/month. Great location, Central AC. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA SOUTH • 30 Dawnwood. Central heat and A/C, patio. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA • Great location, Royal Pines area. Refinished hardwood floors. Water and trash pick-up included in rent. $550/month + security deposit. 828-685-8747 or 828-230-9093. 2BR, 2BA EAST • 742 Bee Tree Lake. W/D, A/C. $675/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

jobs EFFICIENCY APARTMENT • 1BR/1BA, Haw Creek. Quiet neighborhood near cul-desac, convenient to town. 450 sq.ft. Excellent condition. Ceramic tile bath, kitchen, carpeted livingroom/bedroom. Closet space, extra storage. W/D, electric, cable included. No smokers, no pets, no drugs. Security deposit, references. $485/month. 828-298-0337.

TOWNHOME CONDO FOR RENT OR SALE 2BR, 1.5BA. 1,016 sq.ft. Condo in Cimarron (S. Asheville). F/P w/gas logs. Private deck. $850/month with security deposit and 1 year lease. Water included. Sale for $155,000. 828-242-6761/ 828-242-6760.

MERRIMON AVENUE Available immediately. 1BR, 1BA. Hardwood floors, WD on site, central AC/heat, water included. • No pets. $525/month. Security deposit. Call (828) 423-4072.

1ST CALL US! 2, 3 and 4BR homes from $700-2500. • Pet friendly. • Huge selection! (828) 251-9966 Alpha-Real-Estate.com

SOUTH • Forestdale. 1BR, 1BA. D/W, storage. $590/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 2BA NORTH • 27 Spooks Mill. Deck, mountain views. $975/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

SPACIOUS APARTMENT, MIDTOWN ASHEVILLE Great location, hardwood floors. $975 per month includes utilities, washer/dryer . Call or email for appointment. 252-8718, jtferree@mac.com

2BR/1BA NORTH 20 Brookdale. A/C, W/D hookups. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

WEST-ACTON WOODS APTS • 2BR, 2BA, 1100 sq.ft. $775/month. Includes water and garbage pickup. Call 253-0758. Carver Realty.

3BR, 2BA ARDEN • 8202 Terra. A/C, walk-in closet. $795/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

Condos/ Townhomes For Rent

3BR, 2BA NORTH • 81 Lakeshore. Patio, carpet. $695/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BR, 1BA CONDO • CONVENIENT EASTWOOD VILLAGE Available now. Sunny 800 sqft w/upgrades, $700/month. 1 year lease. • Pet friendly • No smokers. Call (828) 545-7445.

3BR/1BA NORTH Westall Apts. great location, W/D hookups. $725/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com BLACK MOUNTAIN Nicely renovated bath, kitchen, 1BR, sunroom, dining room. 9’ ceilings. • Abundance of natural light. • Hardwood floors. Short walk to downtown. • $625/month includes heat, water, Wifi. • Smoke free. 280-5449. CANDLER • Large 2BR, lots of closet space. Electric heat, water provided $550/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty. EAST ASHEVILLE Available immediately. 2BR, 1BA, off Tunnel Road. • Easy access to I-240. WD connection, central AC/heat. • No pets. $595/month, security deposit. Call (828) 423-4072.

3BR, 3BA NORTH • 28 Wild Cherry, $1,185/month. Basement, porch. 828-253-1517. 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

CENTRAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AVAILABLE • Rentals • Rental Management • Sales • Listings. • The City Solution! 828.210.2222. AshevilleCityRealEstate.com

CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331. Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311.

FAIRVIEW • GREAT COUNTRY HOME! Spacious living, 3BR, 2BA, great deck overlooking large backyard. Huge detached double garage and fenced yard. Call (828) 215-2865 for showings.

DOG TRAINER Familiar with the Cesar Milan method to help my husband, following his stroke, take over care of our Husky. We especially need help with barking, jumping, and excessive pulling on walks. Tell us what you can do for us. Email: corporate @bobthomasbooks.com

SWANNANOA • 2BR, heat pump, near Warren Wilson College. $700/month. Call 828-253-0758. Carver Realty.

Vacation Rentals

2BR, 1BA WEST • 37 Sandhill. Yard, basement. $925/month. $925/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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.

2BR, 2.5BA OAKLEY • 20 Lamar. Deck, fenced yard. $1,015/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA NORTH • 68 Murdock. $945/month. Basement, fenced yard. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2 DOWNTOWN LUXURY CONDOS • BEST LOCATION IN TOWN New Designer lofts in historic 52 Biltmore Avenue building. • Reduced! • 2BR, 2BA: $1895/month. • 1BR, 1.5BA: $1295/month. Gourmet kitchen, Wine Cooler, oak floors, exposed brick, fireplace, large windows, WD, Spa Tub and Walk-in shower, concrete, granite, stone, stainless upgrades. • Indoor parking. Best Downtown location; walk to anything! • 1 year lease required. (828) 301-8033 or (954) 684-1300. phillpen@aol.com

3BR, BA EAST ASHEVILLE In Beverly Hills neighborhood East Asheville. Close to I 240. Quiet, convenient neighborhood. Hardwood floors throughout, finished basement and deck. Private lot with trees and privacy. 828-242-2767

2BR, 2.5BA WEST • 445 Sandhill. $995/month. Hardwood floors, fireplace. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

3BR, 2BA ARDEN • 29 Locole. Porch, garage. $1,275/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

3BR, 1BA RENOVATED FARMHOUSE • Only 20 minutes to Asheville/Barnardsville. On 4 acres with gorgeous trout stream. Great garden space available. No pets. Unfurnished $1095/month, furnished $1295/month. Available immediately. Call (828) 231-1692 Joan Naylor.

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Homes For Rent

2BR, 1BA BRICK HOME • 5 minutes to downtown Asheville. $550/month + security deposit. Call David, 828-777-0385.

Employment

BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN Sleeps 5, handicap accessible. Near Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. (828) 231-4504 or 277-1492. bennie14@bellsouth.net

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com HIRE QUALITY EMPLOYEES “Our employment advertisements with the Mountain Xpress garner far more educated and qualified applicants than any other publication we have used. The difference is visible in the phone calls, applications and resumes.” Howard Stafford, Owner, Princess Anne Hotel. • Thank you, Howard. Your business can benefit by advertising for your next employee in Mountain Xpress Classifieds. Call 251-1333. LOGISTICS COORDINATOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT LANDMARK LEARNING Grounds maintenance and equipment/inventory management for local training service. On-line retail sales. Send current resume and letter of intent. PAID IN ADVANCE Make $1,000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! homemailerprogram.net (AAN CAN)

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CAREGIVER NEEDED For woman with mild handicap in caregivers home; very little personal care,

Administrative/ Office

Sales/ Marketing Medical/

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

senior financial planning

MANNA FoodBank is seeking

team in the Country is

a part-time (20 hours per

interviewing professional

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week) Accounting Assistant

Salespeople for a recession

PRACTICE Family to Family

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COMPANION • CAREGIVER

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diagnostic testing, assisting

accounting software systems

$40-$60K! • To schedule an

the physician and following

for non-profits is preferred

interview, call Kim: (828)

at www.mannafoodbank.org.

(828) 273-2922.

684-1477. Learn more at www.amerilife.com

and triaging phone calls,

up on patient care. 2 years of medical office experience is required, including

Hotel/ Hospitality

CPT/ICD-9 coding. Customer

applicants meeting

FRONT DESK STAFF

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Join Our Web Team! Mountain Xpress is on a mission to empower our community using new media. We want to build awesome tools to make this happen. Do you have the ideas and web skills to help get us there? Know someone who does? If so, we want to hear from you. Skills needed: HTML, CSS, Javascript are needed, PHP and knowledge of Expression Engine would be a big bonus. Our web team is growing. As part of this team, you will be a central player in creating new initiatives to serve the WNC community.You will be working to bring multimedia, social media and communication tools to not only Xpress journalists, but the community as a whole.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS • MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Jackson County: Registered Nurse (RN) Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have four years of psychiatric nursing experience. Please contact Kristy Whitaker, kristy.whitaker @meridianbhs.org 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 license-eligible. 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 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 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

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informational meetings to

is now hiring licensed

those who are interested in

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Candidates should email resumes to humanresources BILINGUAL CANDIDATE Families Together Inc. now hiring for Bilingual Candidate to work in our Latino program. • Flexible schedule, team culture, professional development. • Must have a minimum of one year experience working with at risk youth in the mental health system. www.familiestogether.net

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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

seeking THERAPISTS and QMHP’s to provide mental health services to children, families and adults. Please email resume to mtambini@fpscorp.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

Local Drivers Needed Professional Transportation, Inc. is seeking local drivers for 7-passenger mini-vans in the Asheville, NC area. Drug screen, driving record and criminal background check required.

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QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL #2735 Responsible for multiple residential homes/apartments in Henderson, Polk and Rutherford counties. • Develop, implement, document, monitor, and adjust Person Centered Plans; respond to concerns; conduct clinical reviews; utilize community resources; audits for accuracy; attend team meetings; rotating oncall. • BA/BS degree and 2-4 years post degree exp w/Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness. EOE. Apply at www.MonarchNC.org• Jobs @MonarchNC.org RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR LIVE IN POSITION • UMAR, a non-profit specializing in Group Homes for adults with Developmental Disabilities is seeking caring team players for FT RC for 7-on, 7-off livein direct care positions in Hayesville. Pay range $810/hr based on experience and education. Excellent FT benefits. Valid drivers license, negative drug screen/criminal record/driving record check, and HS diploma or equivalent required. Fax resume to 704-875-9276 or e-mail to Jobs@UMARinfo.com. EOE. WNC GROUP HOMES • Provides residential services for people with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. We are recruiting for 2 positions. • Full time awake 3rd shift at ICF-MR Group Home, 11pm-9am, 7 days on and 7 days off. • Full or part time position at DDA Group Home, includes 24 hour sleep over shift. Information about positions and application posted on-line at www.wncgrouphomes.org, or at 28 Pisgah View Ave Asheville NC, 28803. 828.274.8368. WNC Group Homes is proud to be a drug free workplace.

Teaching/ Education HEAD START • MORE AT FOUR TEACHER Seeking dedicated early childhood professional to join our high quality program. • Four year degree in Early Childhood Education and at least two years of related experience with pre-school children required. • BK license preferred. • Bi-lingual in Spanish-English a plus. Great Benefits! A valid North Carolina driver’s license required. • Must pass physical and background checks. Salary Range: $15/hour-$19/hour. • DOQ. • Send resume with cover letter and work references with telephone numbers to: Human Resources Manager 25 Gaston Street Asheville, NC 28801. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. Open until filled. EOE and DFWP. SCIENCE EDUCATOR FOR EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM. Bachelor’s degree required. Science degree preferred. F/T. Must be excellent w/children, creative, organized, computer literate. Resume & cover letter to: currentmuseumjob @gmail.com. No phone calls.

Employment Services EARN EXTRA INCOME • Easy work processing refunds from home on your computer. No experience needed! Great pay! FT/parttime. Start Mon. Call Now 1-800-568-7047. (AAN CAN) UNDERCOVER SHOPPERS Get paid to shop. Retail and dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality and customer service. Earn up to $100/day. Please call 1-800-720-0576.

Announcements PREGNANT CONSIDERING ADOPTION? • Talk with caring agency specializing in matching birthmothers with families nationwide • Living expenses paid. Call 24/7 • Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions • 1-866-413-6293. (AAN CAN) WEST COAST Leave Dec 16. Two experienced drivers to share nonstop from Asheville to Sacramento/Southern Oregon. Your pet ok. bonniebabird@gmail.com

Classes & Workshops LATIN RHYTHM DANCE BEGINNER’S CLASSES • Rumba, Swing, Salsa. Private Instruction in Ballroom/Latin Dance. Perfect Gift Idea. Contact Latinrhythmdance @gmail.com 703-346-7112.

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